#dnd-newcomers

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steady kayak
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English is my first language and it is terrible

lyric fjord
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👏 cool cool, so you've got your starting species and class figured, do you know what background you want? You mentioned wanting to portray a certain character, whomst might that be?

steady kayak
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I have a photo

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Want me to dm it?

lyric fjord
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Yeah, hit me

steady kayak
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Done

lyric fjord
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Okay cool, hell yeah.

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I would say for his background, you'll probably want Criminal for Alert or Entertainer for Musician, both I think fit him pretty well.

steady kayak
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Criminal and musician

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I think it would be very funny

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But if I have to pick one I would say criminal for alert

lyric fjord
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You could ask your DM if you can swap the origin feats or make a custom background to get the best of both worlds

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I would think you're looking at Swashbuckler for subclass?

steady kayak
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Idk what that is but, yes

steady kayak
lyric fjord
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Allow me to shoot you a link for you to peruse, one secco

worthy steeple
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Hey I just joined and have never played dnd yet, what should I do?

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fallen surge
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And if you have any questions, feel free to ask them here. We are more than happy to help

worthy steeple
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Thanks!

mental tangle
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curious, but how much does equipment usually cost in dnd?

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like for starters maybe some armor or weapons

wild onyx
mental tangle
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ah, guess i didnt manage to get that far in my reading in the rules

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thanks for it!

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do goliaths hate dragonborns in anyway? im tryna find some info about it so i can say a dragonborn helped him learn draconic that was travelling with them

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but i dont know if they have any bad blood because i cant find anything about it

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wild onyx
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Unless there's something specific you can point to that would have given you that impression, I'd just say no, they have no particular prejudice as a general rule.

mental tangle
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gotcha, thanks for it

heavy blade
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I’m looking for someone to help me get into the game. A while back I read through the rules and such and tried to do it on my own, but I think I genuinely need another person to help me.

mental tangle
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dont know if he is ready this weekend or the next but he does seem a bit experienced

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wild onyx
heavy blade
lyric fjord
dry wagon
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Okay I made a character so i wait to find somebody now?

sinful thicket
sinful thicket
dry wagon
swift root
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Hey do anyone who have the time explain and teach a newcomer about dnd I played before but I never finished with my group and I really want to play it and understand it and I use paladin

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sinful thicket
swift root
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Ok thanks

lethal hemlock
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hi

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can someone help me find games?

brave path
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I want a guide to creat a self-based character, is anyone willing to go that through with me?

lethal hemlock
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I might be able to help caillou

brave path
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Thx wendigo

lethal hemlock
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priv dm?

brave path
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I a freshmen…

lethal hemlock
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?

brave path
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I am new in dnd. Still, I downloaded dnd beyond

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But no idea how to put my character in DC

lethal hemlock
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ohhhh

brave path
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Before i can figure it out, i got kicked from a community.

lethal hemlock
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bruh really

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I just joined dnd so I havent played yet

brave path
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I mean, i do have characters in my DND beyond…

lethal hemlock
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k?

brave path
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But no idea how to use it in DC

lethal hemlock
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which one is DC

brave path
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Discord

lethal hemlock
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oh

brave path
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So i am looking for a community that i can stay for a month… with some dnd exp.

lethal hemlock
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you can export to a PDF

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or just find a dndbeyond community

spiral kettle
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Hiii, I'm new

brave path
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I C

lethal hemlock
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Sameee

brave path
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+1 here

lethal hemlock
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we new to the discord too tho

versed grail
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Hello everyone!! I just joind lol!!

lethal hemlock
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ima go afk

brave path
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Idk, but this one looks good?

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I wanna try it

lethal hemlock
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?

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maybe

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can someone look over my character

hollow relic
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Hi everyone!!

lethal hemlock
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Anyone want to look for a DM together

undone sail
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me!

desert loom
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Yes me also!

lethal hemlock
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bruuh

undone sail
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hey

sinful maple
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Me too!

undone sail
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wow that's a whole party

lethal hemlock
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all DM's saying yes is crazy

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ima make priv dms for us all lol

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I sent everyone friend requests

solid void
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Hi how do I make a DND character

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fallen surge
solid void
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K ty

solid void
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Time to sit down and read an entire rule book

fallen surge
# solid void Holy hell that is a lot of reading

Yes, the D&D rules are books. There are tools to help make it easier to learn, if you're more of an auditory learner. You could consider watching some introductory videos on youtube as well. Reading at least some of the rules is unavoidable though.

solid void
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I tried watching YouTube but all it talked about was the character sheet and I don't have a printer to print one that is why I don't know how to make a character

fallen surge
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Also, you don't have to go through the entire thing all at once. Take the chapter that describes each of the classes, for example. If you know which class you want to play, you can focus on that one. If you still aren't sure which one interests you, you can skim them until you find one that looks fun

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It would probably be better to start with How to Play, before you jump into making a character

solid void
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K

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@fallen surge I watched a video about the rules and how to play and I understand some of it but not all

fallen surge
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If you have any specific questions, feel free to ask them

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We'd be more than happy to help clarify anything

solid void
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If I don't have a printer to print a character sheet to keep track of my stuff what do I do bc it said everything about my character will be on that sheet down to its stats levels gear and equipment but I don't have a printer to print one what do I do

fallen surge
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You could create a digital character sheet

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Websites like D&D Beyond have automated character creators that can help guide you through the process and produce a character sheet for you. The down side being that you can only use character creation options from the books that you purchase through their website. There are also open ended character sheets that you can create and edit manually, like a PDF of a paper character sheet, and you just type in the boxes. Or you can make or find recreations of character sheets for Exel or Google Sheets

solid void
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Okay well I'm going to check on Excel and Google sheets because I rather not pay to add stuff to my character

fallen surge
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Well, D&D beyond does allow you to use any content from the Free Rules for free. If you use a manual character sheet, you still need to access the content through legal means. The free rules only contains the bare minimum needed to play the game, and most of the character creation options are found in the full version of the rule books.

solid void
smoky adder
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You could check if your local library has the books available.

solid void
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I live in the boonies I'd have to drive about 40 miles

obtuse heart
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Hello,
I am a brand new to DnD and I have decided to do my first game as a DM.
I am designing a DnD campaign, I want it to be a short one 2-4 sessions, inspired from Lost mines of Phandelver.

I want help with 3 things -
**1. How long does a session usually lasts? - say we have 1 major combat in it for example. **(I have only seen youtubers do it)
2. If there are any races/species that are much harder to manage in comparison than others for a brand new DM?
3. What do players expect from a session 0?

All opinions from players and DMs are welcome. Please feel free to give your advice.

fallen surge
# solid void Are you saying I can't make a manual one without needing to buy the books still

As I said, the Free Rules contain the bare minimum you’ll need to play. You can build a complete character using just free content. You’ll just be limited in your choices. The rest of the options are found in rule books. Think of these rule books like novels. If you wanted to read a novel, you need to find a legal way to access them. You can buy it in a book store, buy a digital version online, rent it from a library, or borrow it from a friend.

solid void
fallen surge
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Yes. You won’t be restricted at all based on what content you have or don’t have

fallen surge
# obtuse heart Hello, I am a brand new to DnD and I have decided to do my first game as a DM. ...

  1. A typical D&D session lasts from 2-4 hours

  2. So long as you stick to the official content, you should be perfectly fine. I would just recommend you avoid any homebrew.

  3. This is a much bigger question, but in its simplest terms, session 0 is meant to set expectations for the campaign. Players can talk about what they do or do not want from the adventure. You can talk about what types of topics people are or are not comfortable with. What type of adventure this will be. Etc.

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You can get much better advice about session 0 if you ask in #dm-discussion and talk to fellow DMs

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fallen surge
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My pleasure

solid void
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K downloading DND beyond now

solid void
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@fallen surge I went to the library in DND beyond and downloaded all the free books was that a good idea

fallen surge
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Sure. Most of those will be adventures, rather than character creation options, but free is free.

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?tag ddb claim

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The following items on D&D Beyond can be claimed at no cost.

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solid void
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If I don't have them how do I claim them

solid void
fallen surge
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Just click on the link and it will bring you to the page to claim it

solid void
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K

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There's nowhere that says I can claim the baldur's gate ones

fallen surge
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Yeah, it seems the list is out dated. That seems to be no longer available.

solid void
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Yeah about a quarter of them were unclaimable

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But I got done claiming them but what do they do

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@fallen surge I'm making my character is it ok to use my gamertag as the name or do I have to think of one

fallen surge
solid void
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It's not pronounced how it looks

fallen surge
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I can’t really tell you what will or will not work. It’s your character. If you want that to be their name, then that’s their name. If your wondering if it will fit in the game-world, that’s something you’d have to ask your DM

solid void
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Well idk how to join a campaign

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I'm just currently working on making my character

fallen surge
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Yep, that’s fine.

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But to give you a quick explanation, D&D is a social game, where you play just by talking to other people. There’s no overarching system or website or anything that you have to go to to play the game. There are tools that can help make the game easier. But the game itself is played in your imagination. So you join a campaign by talking to people, and agreeing to play the game together. That’s all there is to it. Then you just have to schedule a time and figure out how you’ll communicate.

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If you want to find people to play with in this server, the #find-a-game channel has instructions for how to do so. You can use the server bot to make a post in #looking-for-dm or you can browse through the posts in #looking-for-players to see if any are a good fit for you

solid void
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Hey what is the difference between milestone and XP

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And which one should I pick

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Most of these things I don't understand

fallen surge
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Milestone leveling is when you level up after specific moments in the story, or after overcoming specific challenges. XP leveling is when you gain XP for beating challenges, and level up after a certain amount of XP is gained. You don’t choose which method to use. They are different game styles, so when you join a campaign, your DM will tell you which version that game is using

solid void
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So Don't mess with it

fallen surge
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For now, yeah. You can set it to whatever the DM tells you to after you join a campaign

solid void
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So do I just not mess with anything on the first page

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@fallen surge Can a paladin dual wield one handed long swords

fallen surge
solid void
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Making a character is confusing

fallen surge
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How much of the rules have you read?

solid void
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I watched a video that explained some but I didn't understand some of it

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And most of it was all about the character sheet which I'm not using that I'm using dnd beyond

fallen surge
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Videos can help supplement your knowledge, and clarify things you don’t understand, but at the end of the day, you do have to actually read the rules at some point. That is how you learn what everything means.

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fallen surge
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Under the Quick Links section in this bot post, the link to Introductory Videos is a very good YouTube series called Handbooker Helper. Their content is a bit outdated, since it was made before the 2024 rules change, but if you need a starting point, those videos can help. Just remember you should also double check the actual rules at some point as well, to see what may have changed from the videos

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mental tangle
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what exactly is the e5 and e4 and so on?

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is it just versions of dnd?

hearty escarp
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Yea, 5e is the current edition of dnd.

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They did what you might call "5e revised" this year, with new adjusted versions of the 5e Player's Handbook and Dungeon Master's Guide books.

topaz garnet
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Think of it like a major balance patch with months of hype, going back and touching up on some balance issues and quality of life in many places.

clear glade
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hello
how do you increase Armor Class?

hearty escarp
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Various ways. The basic calculation is 10 + your Dex modifier. Armor also increases it.

lavish cloak
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Hello

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mental tangle
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Do goliaths have deep voices?

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and if so, when i talk in character do i have to make a deep and goliath-y voice when speaking as my character?

edgy onyx
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I don't think any races have defined voices, and voice hardly affects the game, so would be up to you!
Personally I can definitely see them having deeper voices

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And making character voices isn't a requirement for the game!

quiet cloak
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Hey

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Ive never played dnd like ever

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quiet cloak
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I just heard about it, so yeah it seemed fun so i figured id try join a discord to attempt to learn theres just so many members it seems kind of intimidating still even after I had convinced myself to join

echo kelp
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As this is the official Dungeons and Dragon's Discord server, yes we do have a large community. But welcome to the server!
If you're new to D&D, we encourage you to take a look at #learn-to-play and check the pinned messages here in the channel for useful information and resources to help you learn the game.

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Check #channel-guide to find the most appropriate channel for a specific D&D topic and feel free to ask any specific questions

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echo kelp
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D&D just calls those a character. The free rules go over the process of creating a character sheet.

vast finch
quiet cloak
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i understand

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where would i find the free rules then? or well the sewction

echo kelp
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That's the free rules and specifically linking to the section on creating a character

quiet cloak
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oh ok

echo kelp
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Also can be found in #learn-to-play and the pinned messages here in the channel

quiet cloak
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yeah oki

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thank you for your help, I just hope ill be able to get into dnd

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so the first thing i should do is choose a class?

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quiet cloak
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right now im reading the race thing as it said to choose a race first

echo kelp
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They all kind of go togehether - class, species, and background

arctic acorn
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Everyone has their own creative process. If you wish to start think about the character's class or backstory first you're encouraged to do so.

quiet cloak
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okay, im sorry im trying my best

echo kelp
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You're doing fine

quiet cloak
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So far dragonborn seems cool to me, but i should also look at some more of races

fresh fable
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When making a character I think of a vague concept and then look at race class background to see what fits

quiet cloak
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giving me a headache already sob

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yeah, i think ill do a dragonborn

lavish cloak
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Hello

quiet cloak
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hi hru

arctic acorn
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You don't need to have a solid idea right now. The creative process can be slow sometimes.

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You can always change things. It's not like you're in an ongoing game.

quiet cloak
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I know

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Im starting to look at dragonborn liking it more, but im trying to understand the breath system and heritige and such

rough finch
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Hai!!!

quiet cloak
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hey

reef meteor
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Greeting

carmine shuttle
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# mental tangle and if so, when i talk in character do i have to make a deep and goliath-y voice...

There’s a huge spectrum of how people do things here. Most (popular) actual play streams have folks who are professional actors, so of course they’re going to do full-on voices/accents/etc. some folks might still do dialog as their character, but in their normal voice, generally describing things in first person. Some folks only narrate their character’s actions in third person and describe the dialog rather than act it. None of these are wrong, and the only one more “right” than the others (if at all) is whatever your table prefers.

serene nova
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Is anyone able to help me, Im a new dnd person and dont now much ab it along with my friend however we would like to learn. We want to have a fun community game where its all just mess around and fun but idk where to specifically go since i need a dm and some players. any help is appreciated

carmine shuttle
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If there’s a game/comic store near you, check their calendar.

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steady kayak
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Can someone please explain what each part of the character sheet is

serene nova
steady kayak
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This is my first time

reef meteor
steady kayak
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Yes

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I have my class subclass and points

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I will dm it

reef meteor
steady kayak
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Standard

reef meteor
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Oh in point buy?

reef meteor
steady kayak
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Yes

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Check your DMs

reef meteor
# steady kayak Yes

Well how it works if that a 10 is standard/normal human and any two above that will give you a +1 so if you have 14 you will get +2 for something, you have strength dexterity, consecution, intelligence, wisdom and charisma. Strength is for weapons like big swords and axes and is also used for checks like pushing a boulder. Dex is for weapons like a dagger or smaller weapons, it also increases armor class that makes you harder to hit. Con increases your toughness and your HP, it’s also helps against being poisoned. Int is usually for Wizards and helps you know how many spells you can cast, it’s used for history and basically how smart you are. Wis is your knowledge like how to survive in the wild and is used by some classes in spell castings. Cha is for how good you are at talking, like to lie or to see if someone else if lying, is also used for some spell casting

steady kayak
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Thank you

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I’m looking forward to my first ever DnD session tomorrow

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:)

carmine shuttle
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Quick correction: seeing if somebody else is lying is Insight, which is typically Wisdom-based.

tawny violet
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Hey I am brand new and I slightly know the rules but don't have a group

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eternal wyvern
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hey im quite new and looking for a campaign any tips on how to

timid locust
lyric fjord
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hello, this dnd thing seems pretty fun, me and my friend read and understood most of the rules, character sheets etc. but we dont know where to begin from there, do we just look for someone experienced and do short sessions?

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cold grail
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How do people make posts in the “find DM” and “find players” threads?

echo kelp
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Read #find-a-game carefully (the commands start with /looking-for)

gleaming yarrow
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Hi, I am new to DND and would love to play online somehow. Cant figoure out Roll20 wtouth paying tons of money

echo kelp
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VTTs (Virtual Tabletops) are not required to play D&D online although they can help

fallen surge
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Welcome. If you have questions about Roll20 specifically, it would be best to ask them in #third-party since it is a third party program, but Roll20 is both free to use, and an optional part of the game

gleaming yarrow
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Thank you, I joined to find someone to play with using discord and D&D beyond.

fallen surge
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D&D is played in the imagination, so if you want to play online, all you really need is a group of people, and a way to communicate with each other. Roll20 is a Virtual Table Top, as UndyingNoob mentioned. VTTs are typically used as digital battle maps, to make combat easier to visualize.

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If you want to find a group to play with, the #find-a-game channel has advice and instructions for how to do so. In this server, we have the #looking-for-dm and #looking-for-players channels. You can use the server bot to fill out a form, and it will generate a post for you in one of those channels. Or, you can browse through the posts that are there and see if any are a good fit for you

gleaming yarrow
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Thank you @fallen surge

fallen surge
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My pleasure

slate kelp
fallen surge
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Roll20 and Owlbear Rodeo are the two best options if you want something that's free to use. FoundryVTT requires a purchase but is a far more in depth and powerful program. Talespire is also one that you have to purchase, but it uses 3D models instead of a 2D map and tokens, so that would be a very fun one if you feel comfortable working with that system. D&D Beyond also has their own VTT, but its still in beta, and can only be used by DMs that have a Master Tier subscription to their site.

slate kelp
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cheers

clear glade
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can your armor class be reduced by enemies?

timid locust
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It's possible that there are some enemies that have specific abilities that could lower your AC, but it's extremely rare.

clear glade
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nice

timid locust
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Have you read the rules beforehand? The more prepared you are, the easier it is to find a group!

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timid locust
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Unfortunately, finding a group is the secret final boss of DnD. How long have you been at it? It's not unusual to have to search for a few days or even over a week to find the right game.

gleaming yarrow
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its ok to start at higher level like 3 or 5

opaque smelt
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where do i see my books?

echo kelp
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Also take a look at some of the community servers ( #looking-for-community) - they may have D&D games/groups you can join there as well.

gleaming yarrow
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Some of these communities are a bit overwhelming with difficult to understand aspects for a newbie. I just want to sit down and roleplay for a few hours every week 😄

gleaming yarrow
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wich one? anyone playing this weekend?

sonic oyster
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Think I messed up with the bot commands last night, just wanted to open up a test form to see the text boxes. Do you complete the form in the find-a-game channel or the looking-for-dm/players channel?

smoky adder
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steel berry
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Hello everyone,
I am new to DnD and i have the honor to be the DM of our group (all first timers) 😄
Can someone suggest a site, where i can get some paper minis?
I want to start with a low budget, but i think minis will help me to coordinate the fights^^

opaque smelt
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What books are dampiers, hex blood and reborn in? better question, how do lineages work? and what book are they in?

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steel berry
sinful thicket
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If im not mistaken, lineages are basically an alternate race/species option that essentially means you started as something else, but you were changed by the mists of ravenloft.

opaque smelt
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opaque smelt
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yes

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# opaque smelt yes

So when you go into create a character, that first page asks you what sources you want to include, is Ravenloft toggled on?

opaque smelt
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it dosnt give me a spesific for it no

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only expanded rules

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and thats enabled

sinful thicket
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I think that would count as expanded rules. But you don't have any options for it later when you're choosing your species?\

opaque smelt
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nop

sinful thicket
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Darn. Yeah Im not sure then. Maybe ask about it in #ddb-support

opaque smelt
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im just dumb

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i found it in a droppdown

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topaz garnet
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Yeah it's just in this lineages dropdown

hot rover
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hii !!

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i'm new to dnd can anyone show me around ?

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glad rivet
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Hello everyone, just looking to spread my wings and bit. I'm an experienced player and dm. Glad to meet you all.

sinful thicket
pastel nimbus
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Hello all, here's a guy who knows nothing about dnd. I would love to learn it from scratch and Meet new ppl while exploring the game

sinful thicket
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And obviously if you have specific questions there are a ton of people here who can answer them

pastel nimbus
azure salmon
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hi

harsh fjord
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Welcome to the server!

lean spindle
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Hello everyone, I might not know anything about dnd other then the memes but ill give it an honest shot!

sinful thicket
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boreal summit
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hey so me and a couple friends were thinking of starting a campaign but we’re new and don’t have a dm so we are looking for some help and a dm if possible.

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sick bobcat
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So I am completely new to DnD and would like to know how to start as a player and a DM. I have a wonderful world to share but I don't know what is needed to be a DM. Please help me with this. Thank you.

wild onyx
sterile peak
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hi

normal vessel
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hello

sterile peak
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idk how this works but is anyone trying to start a campaghn with at least 3 newbies?

upper wave
sterile peak
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hi

upper wave
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Nvm readed it wrong

sterile peak
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k

dense gull
quiet cloak
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Hey

sterile peak
dense gull
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dense gull
sterile peak
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mb

dense gull
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im sorry im looking for older players

sterile peak
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oh

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thanks tho

inner thistle
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If you are looking for games check out our looking for section. We prefere if users would organise through there instead of other channels.

stable sky
inner thistle
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Dyno has it for you

cold locust
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Hi

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opaque smelt
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how do you add in like fay ancestery or elven linage on example dhampir character sheet?

smoky adder
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If you were an elf and became a dhampir in-game, you’d keep your skill proficiencies and replace everything else.

edgy onyx
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You don't
You only get: "any skill proficiencies you gained from it and any climbing, flying, or swimming speed you gained from it." (referring to the original race) when you become a Dhampir. All other features are ignored

smoky adder
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If you’re starting the game as a dhampir, you get any two skill proficiencies of your choice instead.

opaque smelt
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ok that makes it way eazyer

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thx

jovial pecan
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New to te group. Why can't I post in looking for game/ players sections?

lyric fjord
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drowsy fern
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Greetings i am new to D n D and know almost nothing about it

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drowsy fern
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May someone help me out

smoky adder
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Welcome! There’s some handy links above to get you started, but what kind of help were you looking for, exactly?

drowsy fern
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Well i am really excited to play and i would like somebody to teach me the basics so that I could

smoky adder
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This demo here is a good introduction:

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?tag new demo

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drowsy fern
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Thanks a lot

grand ice
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Hello I love dnd and I'm now trying to begin to play it, any tips and maybe websites? Ty 😊

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drowsy fern
smoky adder
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If you’ve got any followup questions, feel free to ask!

drowsy fern
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I do actually

lyric fjord
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Hellooo lookin for dnd session vc! Where do I find it? Is there anyone looking for members?

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

lyric fjord
drowsy fern
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How can I find someone to play with (online) on DnD beyond

smoky adder
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If you just want to play using D&D Beyond, there’s lots of other places you can search, too.

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Again, #find-a-game has instructions for finding a group here on this server.

grand ice
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Hello I was wondering what if I'm not the class they chose for me?

smoky adder
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Sorry, I’m not sure what you’re asking. 😅

grand ice
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Sorry

smoky adder
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What class who chose?

grand ice
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Rogue

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I mean I'm not any of the 3 personality they ask you

smoky adder
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Your character’s personality is up to you.

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If your group asked you to play a rogue and you’d rather play a different class, I’d encourage you to discuss that with your group.

grand ice
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No I mean in the dnd beyond 😅

smoky adder
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Are you asking about the suggested personality traits from your background?

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You can use or ignore those as you see fit. If you want to type in your own personality traits, you can.

grand ice
graceful echo
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How would I go about creating a game here?

sinful thicket
opaque smelt
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is it posible to watch a Dm to se how everyting works on DDB

sinful thicket
opaque smelt
topaz garnet
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DDB is just a toolset/storefront for D&D. It's like how Steam is a storefront/launcher for games, but isn't the exclusive means to do so.

sinful thicket
# opaque smelt you have oen specific in mind?

The classic ones are things like Critical Role or Dimension20. Those are really good shows, but keep in mind that they're professional actors and therefore set the roleplay and drama bar kind of impssibly high. But they do give you a great idea of how the game works and what DMs do

lyric fjord
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Hey, im very new to DND but i do understand some parts, anyone got an idea how i can understand it more?

sinful thicket
lyric fjord
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Thank you!

sinful thicket
glad hornet
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Greetings

sinful thicket
glad hornet
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Hoping to get some input on some characters I have designed

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Thought here would be a good place for that

sinful thicket
glad hornet
robust trench
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Hello, Just starting D@D invited by my brother they seem to be playing a homebrewed fallout4 version of D@D anyone aware it

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Hello, first time here and I'm looking for a game. I had my brother help set up my character and I'm trying to find my first campaign. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!

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:0

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Hello, i'm new to d&d and I made a character but i don't know where to go from there. There's so much stuff i don't know where i would start, help would be nice

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Welcome! #learn-to-play has some good info to get you started with the basics.

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deft copper
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Im new and would like some help and find someone to chat with .

smoky adder
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Welcome! What kind of help were you looking for, exactly?

long ginkgo
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Im looking for a quick one-shot or a campaign coming up soon! 🙂

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cobalt quest
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so,, with characters,,, like where would i find thed different like races n stuff? i have some designs and ideas for characters but idunno if like they'd work w and rules,,,

wheat crystal
cobalt quest
pine mortar
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OK, if i do a wild magic sorcerer
does that mean i can still have my 2 spells of my choice at lvl 1?

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like, do i have to random every spell i have (except cantrips) or is it that i can still sometime choose my spell

wheat crystal
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You still choose your spells

magic quiver
wheat crystal
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Just need to be on the Sorcerer spell list

pine mortar
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ok, thanks

topaz garnet
velvet scroll
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can i play with anyone?

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im new

wheat crystal
solid kestrel
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What’s a beginner friendly class because I really don’t know where to start

round spade
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my first character was a monk, and I had a lot of fun times with her!

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but monk isn't the greatest for newcomers because of ki points, so I recommend fighter since there's 0 spells involved.

solid kestrel
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Ohh

round spade
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but do whatever YOU like!

solid kestrel
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alright I think a rogue might be cool

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I don’t know if it would be any difficult to try play

round spade
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yeah! that's not bad, I just made a Rouge character, haven't played with her yet. Rouge is pretty simple too!

solid kestrel
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okay thanks so much for your help

round spade
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a lot of my friends first characters were rouges!

round spade
solid kestrel
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I also have questions on character creations

round spade
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sure, throw it at me!

solid kestrel
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I pick everything about the character like personality and looks ?

round spade
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yeah, but you don't have to do that at the start, that can wait till later. But personality and looks can effect a campgain, also try writing of even just thinking about the backstory of your character. But remember, do your stats n stuff first before you get into the lore of ur character!

solid kestrel
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By the way for rogue what stat scales with rogue?

round spade
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uhhhhhhhhhh ummmm

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shhhhh I totally know /j

solid kestrel
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ohh alright

frigid helm
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Depends on Subclass but main one is DEX.

round spade
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yeah

boreal patio
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Hey! So i kinda want to get into dnd; i'm kinda familiar with the basic rules, and i've spectated a few online sessions.
My main question is, how do i not suck at rp? Seems really fun, but improv's really hard for me from personal experience.

solid kestrel
fresh blaze
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hi, im new around here, would love if someone brief me on some rules of thumb.

round spade
# boreal patio Hey! So i kinda want to get into dnd; i'm kinda familiar with the basic rules, a...

not to toot my own horn but I've been pretty good with improv for like ever, so I've never really thought about how hard it could be for someone... One way to think or put ur mind in the kindest for improv, is basically just think about how ur character would respond to whatever going on. This may or may not help idk, but this is how I improv. The thing is, improv isn't always needed for campaigns of sessions.

barren cradle
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rogue is solid but can be tricky for very first time

boreal patio
solid kestrel
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lyric fjord
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Ok sorry if I'm disrupting but I've seen the funny DnD youtube shorts and I'm immediately interested. Tips on where and most importantly how to start?

boreal patio
barren cradle
lyric fjord
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barren cradle
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soz am playing overwatch so responses are slow

lyric fjord
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I read the basic rules on the offical DnD website-

wheat crystal
boreal patio
barren cradle
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basics... learn to make a character. and what you can do per turn

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rest is... practicable ...

boreal patio
barren cradle
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imo

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yeah but if you find a one shot its aone off commitment to see if you like it

lyric fjord
barren cradle
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alot of dms are different

boreal patio
wheat crystal
# boreal patio Seems like quite a bit of mental gymnastics for something you gotta do in like t...

A lot of RP is based on improv, and improv takes time to develop both in creativity and robustness. My main tips for improving RP would be:

  • Take some time to ask yourself questions about your character. What would they do if they needed a lot of money fast? What’s their favorite color and why? Etc.
  • Reflect on how you performed, think of 1+ thing you could do better. If you need to, make slow-ish changes so it’s easier to adjust.
  • Don’t stress about being in character 100% of the time, nor 100% perfectly RP-ing your character. We might not be able to for many reasons (time, health, mood, etc). “Calabraxas tries to convince the guard to let us pass” is just as valid as trying to coversate it out.
lyric fjord
boreal patio
boreal patio
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Thanks

barren cradle
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but you dont really learn. sure. it will get you by. but you wont ever understand your character or its capabilities.

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dont get me wrong im not knocking it

lyric fjord
barren cradle
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no

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i mean, not if you know nothing and are just starting imo

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ranger, fighter, are super basic

wheat crystal
# lyric fjord As far as watching people play, I've seen a bunch of sessions played on YouTube ...

I’m going to guess you’re either referencing a Skill Check d20 Test or Actions in Combat.

For the former, the DM will usually decide when you can make a Skill Check based on the thing you’re trying to do. For example, trying to walk a tightrope or bargain with a shopkeeper. The later will involve the other d20 Tests, saving throws & attack rolls. You’ll need to roll for saving throws to resist an effect (when a DM says you need to). For attack rolls, that’s if you take the Attack action, or if a spell or other ability uses an attack roll.

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In my experience all classes are good for beginners as long as you’re interested in learning the class. Monk is decently more complicated than, say, Fighters, but not overwhelmingly so.

barren cradle
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i am in agreeance, more so commenting on someone without phb or any basic knowledge

boreal patio
barren cradle
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dnd beyond will be your best friend

wheat crystal
# boreal patio How overwhelming is it to actually play a spellcaster? I have a feeling i unders...

I wouldn’t say it’s that overwhelming. DDB as Lizard Wizard says does a lot of spell slot tracking for you, though on a paper sheet it’s not too bad either.

You will have a lot of options which can be overwhelming. Thankfully, each spellcasting class has “staple” spells that are always good or even essential picks to take some of the analysis paralysis off your shoulders.

boreal patio
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Wait ddb does spellslot tracking?

wheat crystal
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I should addendum, the “staple” spells won’t be listed out explicitly, it’s just what the community has decided as good picks. For example a level 1 Wizard will make good use out of Shield, Magic Missile, and Mage Armor.

boreal patio
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Oh yea it does

wheat crystal
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Yeah DDB automatically updates your spellslots per level, and will check them off when you cast a spell (just make sure you hit the “cast” button

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For broad spell choice advice, I’d advise taking at least 1 offensive option and 1 support/defensive option per spell level, including cantrips

boreal patio
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Oo ddb also has dice rolling shinanigans

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Nice

shy hedge
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Hi I want to start learning and eventually be able to play DND with a community. Does anyone have any recommendations on where to begin? Total newbie here and I'd appreciate any info! Thank you.

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lofty crypt
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Okay, I was told to visit here.

wild onyx
lofty crypt
pseudo socket
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is there a place in the sever for new comembers

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thank you

lofty crypt
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So my first character is going to be a Dwarf Barbarian named Gerkok Marblerock, He's level 1 though, I'm not sure about filling out the personality traits, Ideals, Bonds, Flaws, and stuff like that.

He has a background as a Soldier, I know it's not much, but it's a start.

ruby sinew
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Im looking for a dm to play sometime today im hoping to find some

sinful thicket
ruby sinew
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All it does is tell me to check out here

modest lance
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That's probably an automated server welcoming thing and not actually what the channel is telling you to do.

ruby sinew
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Ah

lofty crypt
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Does my character need a fully detailed background? I'm not that good at stuff like that?

chilly lynx
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Hi all! I'm wondering if there is a channel/people here/possible service for guided character creation?

I'm totally new to d&d and I've got a basic start on the D&D beyond app, but it's still a lot. I don't have funds at the moment to pick up a copy of the handbook, so I'm wondering if there are any hosted walkthroughs, something like an office hours type setting. Thanks!

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Go ahead and start with the free rules for now. DnDBeyond has a step by step guide in their character creation tool that can guide you. That said I highly recommend referencing the rules as you build your character. If you want further assistance, check with folks in #character-discussion but most folks won't be able to do one on on teaching.

echo kelp
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static hamlet
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Hello everyone, how are you guys doing. I am pretty new to dnd and have played for about a few weeks and as of now i just joined the discord and was wondering how to find a group to play with because im not that familiar. Well i hope that everybody has a great night.

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Thanks bot?

brittle sigil
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Hello, I just got my own account and am building a cleric. When I choose the class I want to choose my divice domain and I want to be a light domain cleric. Only when I go there now I only see "Divine Order" and I only have two choices (Protector, Thaumaturge). So... Is this the new rules? I bought the players handbook... do I need to do something to choose my divine order? I can be pretty blind sometimes so this maybe really just a matter that I dont' see it...

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Subclasses are now chosen at level 3 with the 2024 rule updates.

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But also not sure where/how you're building your sheet

brittle sigil
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@echo kelp Thank you, that makes sense. I am building it in d an d beyond. But I suppose I will get to choose it at level 3. That rule is probably better in any case to avoid just about everyone from dipping into cleiric for a multi class.

timid vector
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Domain =/= Divine order

Domain is your subclass
Divine Order is either Protector or Thaumaturge

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Are you going to be a fighter cleric or a spell-caster cleric? Of course it's not a hard fast rule, but which way will you lean?

brittle sigil
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Probably more damage.

timid vector
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Then you'll probably want to be a Protector Cleric. You gain Martial Weapons and Heavy Armor proficiencies.

brittle sigil
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But to answer better, spell caster

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That light domain is nice, but have not read the new rules as of yet.

timid vector
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Thaumaturge gives you an extra cantrip and bonuses to Arcana and Religion checks.

lean rune
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Hey

timid vector
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Hey hey hey

lean rune
timid vector
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Avoiding work

echo kelp
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Let's keep the channel free for folks getting started with D&D to get their questions answered regarding core game rules and mechanics.

formal steeple
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I’m new and have nothing for dnd

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This sounds really fun and can take up a lot of free time and will be worth it

outer roost
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Get signed up for a game! It's a great passtime

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hollow adder
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hello i have never played dnd before but i got the game to play with my friends but idk how to play lol

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bold granite
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helloooo

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would this be a place to ask for help or advice with various things?

wheat crystal
bold granite
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ohh my bad- thank you fro informing me

boreal patio
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hey, is there anything I should know in advance or expect from the game postings "find a game" channel? Haven't ever played in an actual campaign, really want to play, but I'm kinda intimidated by that channel & the concept of playing with complete strangers on the internet :P

uneven plover
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I too would like to know in advance about what to expect from the find a game channel,. I am a DM running my own game and discord server and I am looking for moar interpid adventurers to kill

boreal patio
deft sigil
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the find a game channel is just an explanation of how to use the commands for our Looking-for channels.

It tells you about the various types (DMs looking for players post in #looking-for-players , whereas players looking for DMs post in #looking-for-dm ). If you are creating a post as a player you want to make sure you read all the boxes and include things you don't want (IE: paying for games is an option, and if you opt out DMs who charge for games shouldn't contact you)

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There are lots of games, but even more players looking to connect with them, so finding a game, more than anything, takes patience

boreal patio
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that checks out

elfin birch
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im trying to find a DM or a game in general but I cant post in the looking for DM thing

boreal patio
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i think you're supposed to use a slash command?

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or smthing?

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idk

smoky adder
plucky valley
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im here to try getting into DND again ever since my last mess up 💀

wide sable
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hello anyone want to play im new i already have my dice and i could make a charicter fast

wheat crystal
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Check #find-a-game to use this server to find a group to play with!

steel tree
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Oo

boreal patio
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is the bot down??

wide sable
boreal patio
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"this interaction failed"

wheat crystal
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If I had to guess the bot is down. If commenting on DM’s posts in #looking-for-players doesn’t work then I’d just wait a bit then try again.

boreal patio
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i did it.

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i sent in a dm request.

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I hope things go well.

muted mesa
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Wassup yall

boreal patio
floral wharf
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Question: paladin oath of devotion
Sacred weapons states that i add charisma modifier for attack roles, is this in addition to the str modifier or does it replace the modifier?

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And im assuming it also applies to damage?

topaz garnet
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Nothing in there says you replace or use it in place of, it says add.
And it only says it adds to attack rolls, and not also damage rolls, like many other bonuses that apply to attack and damage rolls.

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Assumption does very little - things do what they say.

floral wharf
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sooooo its just....a very cool shiny sword that has a much higher hit chance

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that does either normal or radiant damage according to my choosing

topaz garnet
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That's Sacred Weapon, yep

floral wharf
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oh ok....it seems....underwhelming

crystal temple
# floral wharf oh ok....it seems....underwhelming

Considering it's a feature that you just naturally have available it's pretty decent imo. And it lasts for 10min which is WAY more than you'd likely ever need in any combat encounter so you don't have to worry as much about expending your uses as with some other class features.

Any addition that gives a boost in combat is nice, just +1 on attacks can make the difference between hit or miss, and if your build has a nice CHA you could improve your luck considerably when you need to come in clutch. On top of that, Radiant damage is an awesome option when facing creatures that are resistant or immune to common damage types (many undead, for example). These things combined could turn you from completely ineffective against an enemy to severely damaging.

That it will turn your weapon into a light is just a nice bonus if you or any of your party members don't have darkvision lol Saves from "wasting" a hand carrying a torch.

warm steeple
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Do I read the overview of the campaign that’s in the front of the campaign book to the players?

floral wharf
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haha i just imagined that its an overglorified torch

timid vector
lyric fjord
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Hi super new. I'm curious how do I found a group or start playing amd learning

grand kelp
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Hi , is there DnD Bulgaria Chanel?

inner thistle
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We don't have channels dedicated to specific languages for moderation reasons. If you want to look for a bulgarian focused D&D server you might want to look up Discords Discovery tab or sites like disboard that show servers all over.

grand kelp
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Sounds good

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Hey, and i can see that you have this thing where people advertise their only table, is there anything i need to know about those

echo kelp
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Read #find-a-game carefully as it explains how to use our Looking For Game channels (and don't share personally identifying information such as exact age)

grand kelp
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That's amazing, it have everything, so cool

lyric fjord
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Hello! I am newer than a newborn at this game, like, I don’t even know how it works at all. But I saw it was “medieval themed?” Maybe? And that It was funny and thought I would give it a shot. Can someone please explain to me the game? I don’t even know if I ask it here, because I’m still learning about Discord too.

echo kelp
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Feel free to ask specific questions here or in an appropriate channel

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Unfortunately we can't teach folks the game one on one - not enough time and bandwidth to do that.

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But I'd recommend looking at that channel and the free rules.
Go through the process of building a character (following the free rules).
Then watch some folks play D&D on YouTube/Twitch streams to get a feel for how others play the game (remember it's entertainment first over teaching you the game though)
Then start looking for a group to play D&D with - many groups are fine with new to D&D folks as long as that person has spent effort trying to learn the core game rules/mechanics (don't have to be perfect), and then just vibes well with the rest of the group. You'll learn a lot just by playing.

lyric fjord
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Oh wow! That is quite a lot, or at least looks like it. I’ll need some time to look through everything. But can you at least give me a hint on what I should expect when playing? I never played these strictly “role playing” games before. How long does each game last, for example?

echo kelp
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Each D&D game table will be different but generally speaking...

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D&D is a collaborative storytelling Tabletop RPG game

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A group of players takes on the role of a party of adventurers, usually made up of a mixture of classes (character archtypes if you will).

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The DM is like a stage manager who presents the story and sets the stage.

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The DM asks the player how their character will interact with the current scene/problem.

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The player tells the DM what their character wants to do.

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If there's a chance of failure or if it makes sense, the DM may have the player roll dice and use an appropriate skill/attribute from their character to see how well (or poorly) the character accomplishes (or not) the thing they wanted to do.

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Together the group explores a story - either pre-published or created by the DM themselves

lyric fjord
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So, do I need to get in character? Or is it also session based?

echo kelp
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Players are expected to run their character (e.g. make choices, etc.) as the way the character likely would when running their character.

lyric fjord
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And I don’t have any real 20 sides die, so the google one will do right?

echo kelp
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Yes you can use a digital dice roller if you don't have physical dice. At least most groups don't have an issue with that.

lyric fjord
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Thanks man!

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I’ll try and read through everything when I have time, and then I’ll try and find a group to join in

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Thanks again for the explanations!

echo kelp
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You're weclome! Take care and happy adventuring!

pine vortex
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Helloo all

reef meteor
hybrid bough
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Hello everyone, I really want to get into playing D&D but none of my irl friends are interested and can't find any local group to play with. I can't really join an online group now because of my schedule, so I have been wondering if I can play this game solo? if yes, then how?

reef meteor
visual ginkgo
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any games happening tonight

fresh fable
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I’m sure there are whether you can find one on such short notice is another thing

Check out #find-a-game

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Dnd isn’t like an MMO you don’t tend to drop straight into a game it can take a while to find a table

hybrid bough
pine vortex
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Is it ok if I go Human Fighter with Longsword. 🗿

edgy onyx
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Perfectly 👍
Hard to go wrong with classics 😎

timid vector
glad relic
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Hi D&D peoplesss I’m veryy new at this and was just hoping for some advice with how it works? Length of games and what-not? I built my character already but otherwise I’m clueless beginner lol

wheat crystal
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I would check out #learn-to-play and this channels pins for a bunch of useful resources. But to put it simply: D&D is a collaborative storytelling game, consisting of an adjudicating DM that hosts the world the players play in. The basic gameplay loop is:

  • The DM sets the stage
  • The players describe their actions
  • The DM describes the world’s reactions
glad relic
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wheat crystal
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As for the length of games, each session is typically 2-6 hours, though in my experience it’s closer to 3-4.

Campaigns typically span many sessions, usually 1 session per week at a regularly scheduled time. They can last anywhere from a few weeks to a few years depending on the group.

If you just want to test the waters or want something with less commitment, one-shots are what you’d be looking for. They’re typically self-contained single session games. Though I have heard of them extending to 2+ sessions or even a full campaign

timid vector
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I try to make my sessions around 4 hours with a break in the middle.

harsh fjord
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Whereas my group goes for two hours on the nose. Which points up the differences across the community.

One thing new folks tend to focus on is how the game/rules work, forgetting that it's a social hobby. So an important part is finding a table you're compatible with, that wants the same sort of experience from playing, and is willing to communicate to make sure everyone is having a good time.

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glad relic
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Ok that’s kinda the time frames I was thinking. Perfect thanks for the info everybody!

topaz burrow
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I’m not exactly a newcomer, been playing for around a year and half now just figured this would be the channel to ask. I was wondering if anyone has a template for google sheets or docs or whatever that works for 5e character creation since before I’ve just kinda free written it.

harsh fjord
carmine shuttle
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I'd have to dig up the link, but I also like the current (2024 rules) form-fillable PDF.

smoky adder
untold sparrow
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What kind of spells can a bard use?

fallen surge
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Each class has their own list of spells that they can use. As goofy as this sounds to say outloud, bards can use bard spells

untold sparrow
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Ok! What is a good website to find these lists?

fallen surge
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D&D Beyond

untold sparrow
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Thanks!

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I think some classes can use eachothers spells but not all classes can use all spells

harsh fjord
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Some spells are on the list for multiple classes. You can also multiclass or take feats to give you access to spells that might not normally be available to a given class.

untold sparrow
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What is the difference between a wizard warlock and sorcerer?

cerulean salmon
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Wizards have a lot of spells, warlocks get their spells back on a short rest, sorcs can modify their spells

fallen surge
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Mechanically, these are three different classes with their own rules, features, and spell lists.

Flavor wise, wizards learn their magic through study and knowledge, sorcerers are innately born with magic, and warlocks are granted magic by a powerful entity

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viral spire
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Hey good morning to everyone I got a question

fallen surge
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Ask away

viral spire
# fallen surge Ask away

Is it a problem to use chat GPT to make a character or use as a tool to make a character

Cuz I have a plenty

Plus I'm a rookie but I have been using AI to make solo campaigns because I was too nervous to play with other people

fallen surge
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I would heavily recommend you avoid playing with AI. It won’t really be that useful in helping you learn or prepare to play with other people, nor will it mimic the experience in a satisfying way. At worst, it can give you wrong information and create incorrect expectations or habits

viral spire
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But yeah how should I create a character though if I want to join a session

fallen surge
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fallen surge
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A link to the free rules can be found in the bot post above, under Quick Links

viral spire
timid locust
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I would recommend avoiding AI usage as much as possible. Part of the fun of playing a character is the fact that you designed them, after all!

viral spire
# timid locust I would recommend avoiding AI usage as much as possible. Part of the fun of play...

Yeah but I'm not that good with character writing so I'll just use it but not too much.

Like I just made a Paladin of vengeance of helm deep gnome character.

Because I find the Deep Gnome race story interesting I wanted to make a paladin because it would be cool to have badass deep gnome protector.

His backstory is that drow attacked his home but found refuge I'll be coming a paladin for Helm because he respected his values and wanted to protect others and wanted revenge against drow

timid vector
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I usually have an idea for a character and then build around that. For example, a few months ago I was reading Cathleen NĂ­ Houlihan by WB Yeats and came up with an idea for a Paladin. I've played 5e since the playtest 11 years ago, but I'd never played a paladin until now. So I designed a champion of Cathleen NĂ­ Houlihan.

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He's an Oath of Vengeance Paladin.

gleaming crystal
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fellas lets play a lil dnd shall we

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its first time anybody wiling to play

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like 2 or more players

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compact nymph
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Cool. Hmm someone on youtube liked some of the ideas of my dragonborn barbarian’s backstory and requests that i talk to a dm who might be interested in allowing Draxiros to have his primary weapons to be dragon touched by fizbans meaning they grow strong with him and no need to swap them out for a new one

gleaming crystal
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its just me

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😂

viral spire
gleaming crystal
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nah its fine

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buh it have no vc here tho

viral spire
gleaming crystal
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yea

lyric fjord
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Hello

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Im new too

gleaming crystal
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fr dwgg

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mee too

lyric fjord
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like, too new. dont know anything

viral spire
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Why not make our group and chat there

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On discord

gleaming crystal
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lyric fjord
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I will be learning while playing, i think. I learned what I could, but its still very little

gleaming crystal
inner thistle
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Please use the propper channels if you want to gather a group or take it to DM's.

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And if you are new to D&D, these links might help as well.

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compact nymph
# compact nymph Cool. Hmm someone on youtube liked some of the ideas of my dragonborn barbarian’...

of course interestingly, the dragon that touched his weapons is a Female Chromatic Blue Dragon named Sivilith that Draxiros’s father befriended after injuring a Red Dragon that tried to steal her treasure. Draxiros made it his mission to kill the Red Dragon cause it sent an Ash Giant to ambush and kill his father while he went out on a solo mission, but he will help others on their missions if it means prepping him up for the fight since no doubt he needs to be fully ready to slay the Male Red Dragon, Blelondru.

radiant meteor
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What's the difference between tieflings and demons?

hearty escarp
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Tieflings have fiendish ancestors (and demons are a type of fiend). So they're not the real thing.

radiant meteor
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So do they get looked down on cuz of that

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i imagine

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from what little i remember i know demons were chaos incarnate and devils were hell's keepers

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that's all i remember

hearty escarp
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Can happen, yeah. Although metropolitain cities may also just accept them as one of the species walking around.

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Depends on the setting really.

radiant meteor
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no i mean do demons call them impure or w/e

timid vector
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hahahaha... yeah the description of Tieflings was always that yeah... but then everyone who plays a Tieflings plays them like they're the most outgoing charasmatic creatures every.

hearty escarp
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One of the biggest wars in lore is being fought between devils and demons, called the blood war.

slender marten
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I’ve never played before but I want to start does anyone know what all do I need to get to start?

hearty escarp
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Eventually you'll also need some people to play with you. DnD is a social game.

radiant meteor
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I remember being told demons and devils were too strong to be played by the average lv 1 dnd player as a character

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that is true right? i remember reading some stats pages and they seemed really high

hearty escarp
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It's a pretty simplistic statement, but generally yes, sure, you can say that.

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But it's usually not much good to compare monster statblocks to player characters.

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For example, there are weak demons, weaker than a level 1 character, but most of them tend to be stronger.

timid vector
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See also: Abyssal Chicken

radiant meteor
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so i could play as one in a campaign?

timid vector
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As a tiefling? Sure.

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See Mordenkanien's Tome of Foes (pg 23) for all the Tiefling subtypes.

magic vault
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Hey! so me and my gf are interested in joining a campaign, ive only been playing dnd for a few weeks, still in my first campaign, while my gf @tepid wyvern has never played before. both of us are interested in the more homebrew campaigns. neither of us are sure how to go about joining/asking for a campaign or anything like that. pls help lol

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tribal sparrow
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Hi what is the name of version 5 adventure set

timid vector
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I'm not sure what you mean by "adventure set"

tribal sparrow
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Is it called The forgotten realms?

timid vector
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The Forgotten Realms is one world setting D&D is played in.

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Another is Dragonlance. Another is Greyhawk.

carmine shuttle
# tribal sparrow Hi what is the name of version 5 adventure set

I believe you're talking about one of two different products, either of which fills the same purpose: Either the Starter Set, which includes the adventure Dragons of Stormwreck Isle, or the Essentials Kit, which contains the adventure Dragons of Icespire Peak.

tribal sparrow
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Dragon of Icesphire peak sound about right?

carmine shuttle
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Both include a slimmed-down rulebook, one set of dice, a set of pregenerated characters, a poster map showing a the area around where things happen, and maybe a small GM screen. The Essentials Kit includes some handout cards, too; dont' know if the current Starter SEt has been updated to have them. By default due to the areas shown on the poster map and how they're described, both happen in the Forgotten Realms, but could easily be yoinked to any place you wanted with just a smidge of work.

tribal sparrow
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The one that my husband bought us says that it's an essential set it does include dragon of Icesphire, is this the current one?

Was curious to know if the D100 dice is acceptable to play in the game

timid vector
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I use a d100 in my game...

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There's not a LOT of call for a d100 but it can be used. Most people just use 2 d10s or a d10 and a "percentile" die which is just a d10 with the 10s places instead of 1s.

timid vector
tribal sparrow
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The D&DBeyond character sheets are they for the Dragon of Icesphire characters sheets?

As far as the updated rules are they included in the DM Guide and Player guide

timid vector
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The new 2024 PHB and DMG yes... the new Monster Manual has not been released yet, that'll be in February.

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I'm not familiar enough with D&DBeyond to talk about it.

tribal sparrow
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Okay the essential set will arrive sometime this month, I'm familiar with how the game set goes kinda back in 2000ish however I have been away from it 23 years and just now getting back in it, I've decided to try to program a new bot to also help me with learning a computer language while also trying to figure out how to setup and play again. Any suggestions or recommendations for how to start ?

timid vector
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The Essentials Kit is an excellent place to start.

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You can also download the free rules from Wizards of the Coast

tribal sparrow
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In order to find other players who also enjoy playing D&D can it be played online as well as in person, not sure how that works.

slate kelp
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yeah

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tired jungle
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Hello!! I’ve always always wanted to get into D&D. Im making a commitment now
I know the veryyy basics but don’t know things of - where to start/find a group that’s new comer friendly! Figure I’d join the discord and here I am finally. Reason I ask kinda basic because it seems there’s always different answers? So I’d rather hear it here lol

Like is there a GOOOD place to start or is it the vibe of find a newcomer friendly group and start fresh there or?

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normal jetty
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is goblin a race?

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guys i am bigginer and i need some help pls for my carachter

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pleas

edgy onyx
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Goblin is a race, yes

inner thistle
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I am pretty sure they are one, if not even the most, reprinted species in D&D Fifth edition dndLol

grizzled aurora
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just started trying to get in to this type of stuff a week or so ago and need to make a character, would a dwarf archer be any good and if so what would i need?

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ranger, mb

edgy onyx
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Any race works with basically any class, so that's not something you generally need to worry!
If you wanna go with an archer type character, I'd probably suggest either Fighter or Ranger with a bow 😎

grizzled aurora
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i keep saying archer instead of ranger, im guessing that might get confusing if they are 2 different things

edgy onyx
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Yeah archer by itself isn't a class. There is a fighter subclass called Arcane Archer that's the closest thing, and both classes I mentioned do get Archery fighting style to help with the bow 😛

echo kelp
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?tag new class

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Class

Your class is the primary definition of what your character can do and gives you a variety of special features, such as a fighter’s mastery of weapons and armor, and a wizard’s spells. This article provides a quick breakdown of each available class and can help guide your choice.

Each class also lets you choose a subclass, which provides unique features and further specialization within the class.

grizzled aurora
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also i was looking on the d&d beyond and its saying things about some type of weapon mastery with 2 choices, what would be recomended weapons i should put there?

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was thinking of longbow and shortbow but im afraid i might make a bad choice

tribal sparrow
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How often are rules changed for gameplay?

echo kelp
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Usually the rules stay the same game to game/session to session

tribal sparrow
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Like 2024 rules from 5e

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When does each season change

echo kelp
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They are the same edition (5th edition). The 2024 updates are more like polishing things up.
There are some minor changes but fundamentally the core rules are the same.

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Edition changes - when major core parts are updated in such a way that they do not work with previous editions - are fairly rare.

tribal sparrow
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Are new characters added causing the new rules to deviate some?

echo kelp
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The 2024 updates do make it so classes get their subclasses at level 3 now.
Also backgrounds provide an origin feat.

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But the game designers have designed things so you can tweak a 2014 character to work with 2024 updates.

tribal sparrow
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Even though 2025 might have edition 6 is it okay to stay with edition 5 until caught up?

echo kelp
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I don't think we'll have a 6th edition for at least 10 years (5th edition was initially released in 2014). It's done so well that WoTC/D&D decided to conitnue the 5th edition with the 2024 updates.

tribal sparrow
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That would be helpful

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I don't like the feeling of being too far behind everyone else while playing on different edition from others.

echo kelp
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I think you're safe. There's still folks playing D&D 2nd edition, 3.5 edition, and even the occasional 4th edition game.

cerulean salmon
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6e coming out wont mean wotc comes in and breaks your door down and steals your phb

grizzled aurora
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im looking on d&d beond and its saying i can take 2 spells, would i miss out on other spells perminatly if i dont choose them or do i get the ability to learn another spell later?

echo kelp
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Every time you level up you can swap what spells you know (some classes can switch what spells they have prepared after every long rest).

grizzled aurora
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is ranger one that can swap after a rest?

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oh wait, is having a spell prepared different that knowing it?

echo kelp
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So some classes "know" all their spells but only can have a set amount prepared (ready to use) every day.
Others only know and have prepared a set amount per level.
Check your classes spellcasting feature text to know how your class prepares spells and check the table to see how many spells you can have prepared at that level.

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Anyhow I need to dip for now - got to go play in a D&D game.

green flame
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ive thought for months about joining this server. honestly its really intimidating considering the size of the community and not knowing the game itself. hello!

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green flame
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beginner friendly would be great

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idk if this is the place to post this question, but if your character doesnt die and finishes a campaign, are you able to use them again in another campaign at their current level or how does the rules effect it?

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i wouldnt want to create a really cool character i put a lot of thought into if i werent able to use them after a one-shot campaign tutorial

wheat crystal
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No, characters usually aren’t transferable between campaigns

green flame
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ok so i should use a premade one or a basic custom one for the tutorial?

wheat crystal
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There are exceptions, such as if your DM wants to continue the one-shot into a full campaign.

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There is no standard tutorial, unless you’re referring to the demo

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Premade or custom is up to you. Generally people like to make their own characters, however.

green flame
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ok that makes sense

cerulean mirage
# green flame idk if this is the place to post this question, but if your character doesnt die...

Great question, it all depends on the DM or Game Master (the person running your games). You can complete a game with that character and save it for a later use after discussing with your DM. Some campaigns or games can last for a few sessions to years jumping from story to story and your character can grow with you. Having a character archetype that you like doesnt necessarrily mean that you have to use the same one for forever either.

green flame
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ooookay

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and reuse is forbidden?

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like if they die

wheat crystal
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Death and character resurrection is a thing that should be discussed in a session 0

cerulean mirage
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absolutely not. Maybe not in the same campaign unless you speak with your dm about possible reviving opportunities that will allow your character to come back to life. But, you can sure make a character that dies in one game and then play it again in an entirely different game.

green flame
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ok thats cool

wheat crystal
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There are revival spells, but they're usually expensive

green flame
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so itd be totally fine if i had a whole batch of carefully crafted characters just ready to use and ready to go, and i can pick from them again if i were to go to a different group

wheat crystal
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Usually if you want to transfer a character between games you'd reset their progress to whatever level the game starts at. And inform the DM to make sure they're ok with you bringing in such a character

green flame
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ok that makes sense

wheat crystal
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Other game styles can accommodate the same character across multiple campaigns. For example:

  • Sequel campaigns
  • Westmarch groups (a specific decentralized style of game with many DMs that post sessions within the same game world and many more players that sign up for sessions when they can)
  • Adventurer's League (D&D organized play where you "save" a character after beating a module then can rejoin another one with some limitations)
green flame
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ok thats cooool!

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this is a really cringy question and youve probably heard this a billion times.... would playing Baldurs Gate 3 help me understand the game? this is coming from someone who only understands that 20 is good and 1 is bad and the only roleplaying games hes ever played were the Fallout board game and Red Dragon Inn (which are absolutely different from D&D in term of gameplay)

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like im watching the video series right now so im absorbing basic rules, but would playing that help me understand?

wheat crystal
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Imo the best way to get started is to read through the basic rules, especially since it takes you through character creation step by step. Using video supplements can be a great help, such as video tutorials or liveplays

compact nymph
green flame
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ooohhh ok

desert otter
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i know absolutely nothing about dnd where would i go to learn the solid foundation

green flame
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theyre really helping me learn what to know

desert otter
green flame
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what

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my role isnt dm

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heres a good question, are classes linked to races? like obviously a dragonborn has dragon abilities, but say an elf wants to do tinkering or something. is that a thing they can do?

wheat crystal
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No race is inherently tied to any class

green flame
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oh thats so sweet

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so if within reason a race can have a totally out of left field class?

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thats sweet

next oasis
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Hello

echo kelp
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fairy barbarian is a possibility

wheat crystal
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Part of the fun of a backstory is coming up with how your character got their powers. Want to be a noble orc, educated in some of the finest academic society to become a wizard? You can!

green flame
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thats another thing, i kind of need to research the rules of the classic D&D universe

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i thought wizards were born with the magic ability i didnt think it could be learnt

wheat crystal
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Sorcerers are the ones that are inherently born with magic ability, actually

green flame
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ohhh theres differences

echo kelp
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Each game table will do things differently so don't get stuck on official D&D lore unless you like diving into that (just don't expect it to be 100% faithfully followed in each D&D game)

green flame
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this is really big brainnnnnn

wheat crystal
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Additionally, the most popular official D&D setting at the moment is the Forgotten Realms, but who knows if your eventual DM will have their game set in it. They may use another official setting or even their own custom (homebrew) one

green flame
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ok

wheat grove
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How to I find a pbp? I’d use the dnd forum but I can’t do much on my phone. I’m looking for one on discord

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copper valley
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Hi

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How do I play? I have always wanted to but never thought it was the right time but I should probably get started as soon as possible

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solar maple
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If I were to make a Jedi, what class(es) would best fit that?

My original thought was Druid because Nature = The Force, in a way

wheat crystal
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Psi Warrior Fighter

topaz garnet
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well, Psi Warrior

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Soulknife also probably evokes a decent bit of it

wheat crystal
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Whoops could've sworn it was "Knight" 😅

topaz garnet
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Sorcerers: The magic is (now) an innate part of that person, a font of magic from their very being.
Wizards: Study in order to figure out how to go "wubbedebap" and make a rock fly (the Catapult spell)

muted mesa
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What's up yall I'm new to dnd I played once with My uncle and his group when I was young but I wanna get into it and I cannot find a group near me at all I have a dm guide(I don't want to dm anytime soon it was a gift) and an essentials kit and I have a grasp of the rules having read it and played once I've also played bg3 a ton but I know there's alot of differences I've heard if people playing dnd online or through discord so I wouldn't mod having an online group

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desert saffron
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Please may someone create my first ever character with me?

smoky adder
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What have you got so far?

desert saffron
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I first played DnD about 7 years ago and it was on paper. I was in Year 7 at High School and the person who hosted it was a Year 11. He actually ended up graduating after a couple weeks and I never found anyone to play it since so I’m broadening my horizons and trying to find players online since I want to get into it again

Here is a message I put in another chat. Just for context.

smoky adder
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Picking a class, species, and background would be a good starting point, then.

desert saffron
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Just to go over everything without interruptions.

smoky adder
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I’m probably gonna be in and out here before bed. Sharing it here will probably get you quicker answers.

crisp bramble
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Yo @desert saffron I can help you out if you want if your using the 2014 character creation (I don't know if 2024 has any new stuff, if so, I haven't looked into it yet. Also, can't guarantee quality/super in depth stuff but I'll at least help with the basics)

desert saffron
crisp bramble
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Alrighty, cool! Do you have anything figured out yet, or are you truly starting from the beginning?

desert saffron
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Just dropped you a DM 🙂

umbral phoenix
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so if im completely new do i try to find a game in person or one in here

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or do i learn about the game first

wheat crystal
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I would advise trying to learn as much of the rules as you can before finding a game. It's nice to have a DM teach you but it is also a decent amount of work. You don't necessarily have to memorize everything, it's better to just be familiar with the rules.

umbral phoenix
reef crypt
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Hey everyone I was just wondering. Are all the campaigns paid? I’ve had a lot of people ask me for a subscription based thing so I can play.

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muted mesa
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I'm also looking for people so if you find some lmk😂

lunar fractal
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next oasis
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would i use find a game to find a dm?

wheat crystal
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Yup! The channel has a directory for you to help you find the relevant channel

plucky ether
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Hi I've always wanted to try dnd and i decided to join the server

lyric fjord
karmic junco
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please remind me what the difference between class and character is thanks

karmic junco
smoky adder
wheat crystal
# karmic junco please remind me what the difference between class and character is thanks

Character is your character, the thing you play as. Mechanically comprised of your class, subclass, species, background, feats, stats, and equipment + a narrative component of your personality, bonds, ideas, flaws, and backstory.

Class is broadly your vocation, or mechanical archetype. They all have a default flavor as described in the Free Rules / PHB. For example, a Cleric is generally a person who gets their powers by following a diety or set of dieties

devout schooner
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How do I change my server role?

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I mean my small icon

karmic junco
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top left where it shows Channels and Roles click on that section

devout schooner
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Thanks!

karmic junco
# devout schooner I mean my small icon

in left column where the gear is there is a drop down column go there and maybe you can see a section that might help I know the icon has to be somewhere in that general section for each account, just not exactly sure where lol . also please check under clips to be sure that you have that turned off so you won't be recorded without your permission.

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if you are talking about the avatar then it should be near the top section in the gear.

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topaz echo
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Hey everyone been curious about doing this for a while basically have next to zero experience in this just seen a couple played out

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Just would like to learn and potentially join one

grizzled aurora
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how dose the walkign speed thing work? if its my turn and i can walk 30 feet can i walk 15 feet to a teamate, use cure wounds, and walk back? or dose all the moving have to happen at the same time

wheat crystal
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Movement can be interrupted by other things, yes. It doesn’t have to be all or nothing

bold lark
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hewwo

edgy onyx
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I believe doing something like that goes against beyond's terms of service

bold lark
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oh-

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i shall delete then

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thank u for notifying me

devout schooner
edgy onyx
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That was in response to a now removed comment

sharp peak
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Hi

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I'm new to this game

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I'm very interested in this hobby but can't understand first thing about it

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Can you help me?

fresh fable
lyric fjord
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Hello

onyx torrent
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I just can't seem to find a group yet....

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cerulean mirage
untold sparrow
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I want to make a bard that focuses on charisma, illusions and disguises what race should i choose?
(I have looked around and a lot of answers were half elf but i am not a big fan of that class.)

fresh fable
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Changeling

untold sparrow
# fresh fable Changeling

Can they only change small things about them self like height and weight or can they morph into a completely different person?

fresh fable
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Different person,race,sex etc etc but can’t change number of limbs

untold sparrow
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ok, thx!

agile hull
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Wow it’s just so hard to find a group they are always full aaaaa

untold sparrow
twilit phoenix
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does advantage override disadvantage or the other way around

fresh fable
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You just roll one dice

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They cancel each other out

hearty escarp
gusty stream
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Is there much of a reason to use a component pouch over an arcane focus? I can see some roleplay stuff with it, but it's pretty easy to just use Arcane focus instead as I see it. 2014 5e btw.

edgy onyx
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There is no mechanical difference between the two, so entirely up to you which you like

gusty stream
fresh fable
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They both do the exact same thing

gusty stream
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explain it

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nvm

fresh fable
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They both function mechanically the same, you need a bit of fleece to cast message either grab it from your pouch or use the focus

edgy onyx
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The component pouch basically always has required material components inside it (even when it makes no sense), as long as the material has no specified price, or isn't consumed by the spell

So you never need to buy the materials to put inside, they just always sre there to start with (:

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So it comes down to choise between focus that replaces the materials, or pouch that always has the required materials, so the difference is purely flavor 😎

smoky adder
timid vector
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If you’d need an instrument for your bard spells and an arcane focus for your warlock spells, you can instead use a component pouch for both your bard and warlock spells.

onyx torrent
tired jungle
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I know there’s a community tab but does anyone have one they send new players too specifically maybe? I’ve been scrolling through and it seems like so much and some things I dont understand

smoky adder
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What are some of the things there you don’t understand?

tired jungle
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I see a lot posting like west marches and then mixed with something and that confuses me tbh

As well as I see one I think sounds good and click it and it’s an extremely detailed involved server that gains experience through channels or something

Kinda just overwhelming 😂

carmine shuttle
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But, a West Marches game is a style of community that involves interrelated one-shot adventures. As I understand it (not having beeb part of a West Marches game previously), there's a bit of emphasis on wilderness exploration, but not much more so than in an Adventurers' League community. AL is the current (to become one of two during 2025) Organized Play program, which can grant characters a lot of flexibility in when/how they play, but has a touch more in the way of overhead to track.

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vocal yacht
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Hello! Probably a very dumb question, but still felt the need to ask. I am thinking of playing as an armorer. And I have a question about the Arcane Armor. Does it keep the look and shape of the armor that got transformed? Or can I technically make it so it's sort of a mech suit? Maybe even with bigger size than my character. The last one is because I thought it would be funny, just a normal size mechanical suit (maybe steampunk-esque) and a small gnome/goblin/etc. inside. Or is all this one of the things I should first of all discuss with my Master?

timid locust
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Flavoring a change in appearance is a perfectly normal thing (especially for Artificers, whose class description even suggests flavoring as much as possible!) but note that a size change probably is a step too far.

vocal yacht
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So what you're saying is, I can do anything I want with the appearance of my armor, but not make it change my characteristics?

hearty escarp
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In a lesser way, it's also a bit of a question of if the flavor fits into the world you're playing in. For example, a steampunk armor might be weird in a medieval fantasy setting, but it would fit perfectly in a magitech inspired one.

wild adder
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hello everyone, ill be dming soon and i know the basics of everything pretty much. So, it would be nice for some tips about dming

vocal yacht
slender iris
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Hey, when something says “when you make a melee weapon attack” am I able to use unarmed fists as a monk? Or is it specifically weapon attack

hearty escarp
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A melee weapon attack in 2014 is just code for "melee attack". Unarmed strikes are also melee weapon attacks.

slender iris
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^ mainly I’m thinking, Barbadian and monk multiclass. Can I use rage with my unarmed strikes

hearty escarp
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It's a bit clunky wording.

slender iris
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Oh nice so it does work?

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Or at least can maybe work?

hearty escarp
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Ah, got it. So, kind of. The problem with that multiclass is that barbarian needs to use strength to benefit from rage damage. And monk really wants dexterity instead.

gaunt siren
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I hope they give a better flavor text to lvl 1-2 the warlock 2024

slender iris
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Ah so I kindve switched something to make it simpler. I’m using the suuuper unknown 3rd party class- pugilist, which is literally just a monk with a bit of wording changed, using “moxie” instead of “ki” and STR instead of DEX

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Just thought no one would know what a pugilist is lol

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But the strength issue is the only prob?

hearty escarp
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Yeah then it should work fine.

gaunt siren
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I want to multiclass warlock with divine soul in 2024.

slender iris
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Sweet thanks

carmine shuttle
wild adder
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wow thanks

harsh fjord
wild adder
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thanks!

green flame
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I want to create a character but i need a little help with balancing. I already have a class and race and backstory but i need help with the actual stats so it matches and balances well

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Maybe this is the wrong channel to ask for something like that

plucky ridge
green flame
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Oooo ok

pallid path
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i'm new to d&d and have never played, though i've heard a bit about it

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how do i get started? should i just start making a character or-?

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fallen surge
# pallid path how do i get started? should i just start making a character or-?

Welcome! The bot post above has lots of helpful information and resources for you. My recommendation would be to start by reading the Free Rules (under the Quick Links section). Chapter 1 explains how to play, and Chapter 2 explains how to make a character.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask them here. We are more than happy to help

pallid path
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yeah im watching the first video in the youtube "how to play d&d" playlist rn lol