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#dnd-newcomers
chilly flicker
carmine shuttle
The bot post above includes a link to the free rules. Chapter 1 is an introduction to how to play, generally. Chapter 2 is how to create a character. I'll tag the demo in a second. If you're more of a video person, Ginny Di posted the following to YouTube about 3 weeks back under a title to the effect of "Absolute Beginner's guide ot D&D": If you're more of a video person, then Ginny Di posted this video a few weeks back under a title like "D&D for the absolute beginner." : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNNBjVmNbQI
?tag new demo
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fathom vortex
47 written chapters of a fic and i was like "Okay, perhaps i should try that one tabletop game i told myself i would" and now i'm here. Currently watching Ginny's video.
chilly flicker
47 written chapters of a fic and i was like "Okay, perhaps i should try that one...
I see
chilly flicker
The bot post above includes a link to the free rules. Chapter 1 is an introducti...
Ive watched some videos on how to play the game
carmine shuttle
When she was a guest on John Bernthal's podcast, Deborah Ann Woll gave him an explainer, too, showing some of what it looks like in pracice.
chilly flicker
and how making a character works
fathom vortex
More of a video person here, because Brave doesn't seem to allow Web G.L2...anyways!
chilly flicker
is there a site that i can make my character on that has the artificer class?
since beyond doesnt have artificer as an option
at least to my knowledge
fathom vortex
it doesn't? Oh shi, i was gonna make artificer too.
harsh fjord
Nope, not unless you have access to the content by paying for it or via content-sharing.
chilly flicker
ah,,
fathom vortex
oh.
chilly flicker
paywall moment ig,
fathom vortex
sooooo, what we gonna do now..
fallen surge
since beyond doesnt have artificer as an option
D&D Beyond has artificer, but its not free content.
carmine shuttle
There's a downloadable character sheet. Many public libraries have, or can interlibrary loan, D&D books.
chilly flicker
im just very slow and its very difficult for me to do stuff without help
fallen surge
Renting the books from a library + filling out a manual character sheet (either physical or digital) would be a way to play an artificer for free
chilly flicker
time to find that sheet
fathom vortex
im just very slow and its very difficult for me to do stuff without help
Same, guess ima do rogue
athletic deceiving rogue sounds like my dream inquisitor from sw
chilly flicker
i rlly wanted to do a techy tired girl who just wants her suitcase back and then develops into a serious person for a few points in the story due to personal beef from her backstory and then she goes back to being tired and chill
shes the tired cleric that is fed up with the party </3
carmine shuttle
Same, guess ima do rogue
Rogue is in the free rules.
harsh fjord
Since artificer isn't a core class, it's not guaranteed to be an option at all tables. It's not a bad idea to create multiple character concepts rather than just one.
fathom vortex
i rlly wanted to do a techy tired girl who just wants her suitcase back and then...
I just wanted to do artificer who's kinda bananas cuz it reminded me of Tiny Tina, period.
chilly flicker
Since artificer isn't a core class, it's not guaranteed to be an option at all t...
already talked to my dm and he thought itd be interesting to pair artificer and cleric
fathom vortex
Rogue *is* in the free rules.
oohh, hooray! 
carmine shuttle
already talked to my dm and he thought itd be interesting to pair artificer and ...
If you'd like a way to pursue the "techy tired girl" aspect while sticking in a core class, the Cleric class has a domain that leans in that sort of crafty direction called the Forge Domain.
chilly flicker
how does that work
carmine shuttle
(and, link to form-fillable PDF): #dnd-newcomers message
smoky adder
Note that Forge Domain also isn't part of the Free Rules... 🙊
chilly flicker
why am i interested in only the paid stuff im so cooked
carmine shuttle
But may be easier to make work since cleric is a core class and artificer isn't.
carmine shuttle
why am i interested in only the paid stuff im so cooked
If you've already got a GM, they may own the books either is printed in. Xanathar's Guide to Everything for Forge Domain; Tasha's Cauldron of Everything for Artificer.
Or, again, library.
chilly flicker
to be fair he did say he found it interesting
so im asuming he has the book for artificer and he has been playing dnd for a while, especially as a dm
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harsh fjord
Welcome to the server. Check the links above for some useful resources!
scenic nova
Alright gyro
chilly flicker
how does deciding a characters stats work again im very lost while deciding my characters stats on the sheet
i tried following a tutorial but im still lost,
hearty escarp
It's step 3 in making a character: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/free-rules/creating-a-character#Step3DetermineAbilityScores
Essentially you have three options, standard array, random generation and point cost.
Typically, your DM will say which one to use. If you're not sure or have no DM yet, use standard array.
hearty escarp
After you have determined the scores, you get to decide which abilities you want to assign them to. Which ones are important will depend on what class you want to play.
hearty escarp
(not the Beyond one)
That's fine, what I linked are the rules regardless of where you fill out your sheet.
hearty escarp
No worries, that's what the channel is for
chilly flicker
It's step 3 in making a character: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/free-ru...
oh icic
thank you
echo kelp
?tag new abilities
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Abilities
All creatures have six abilities that measure physical and mental characteristics: Strength, Dexterity, Constitution, Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma.
Each ability has a score from 1 to 20, which represents the magnitude of an ability. Each ability also has a modifier from -5 to +5, derived from its score. Add the modifier when you make a D20 Test with the corresponding ability or when a rule asks you to do so.
Determine your ability scores by using one of the following three methods. Your DM might prefer you to use a particular one.
- Standard Array. Use the following six scores for your abilities: 15, 14, 13, 12, 10, 8.
- Random Generation. Roll four d6s and record the total of the highest three dice. Do this five more times, so you have six numbers.
- Point Cost. You have 27 points to spend on your ability scores. The cost of each score is shown on the Ability Score Point Costs table. For example, a score of 14 costs 7 of your 27 points.
After assigning your ability scores, adjust them according to your background. Finally, determine your ability modifiers using the Ability Scores and Modifiers table. Write the modifier next to each of your scores.
chilly flicker
so for standard array i can just pick which number goes where according to my class and i dont have to generally follow a set number, for example typically artificer would have high dexterity but i can opt in for charisma instead?
did i get that right?
hearty escarp
Yeah, it's up to you where to put the scores. The classes generally have a recommended score or scores that should be prioritized as a suggestion.
chilly flicker
i see, well i plan on multiclassing with cleric rather than going alchemist as a subclass
topaz garnet
Yeah, while you don't have to put certain pegs in certain holes, it's still highly recommended to make your class features have the high numbers.
chilly flicker
i mostly intend to focus on intelligence wisdom and charisma
since those are highly valuable in both classes i reckon
topaz garnet
Charisma doesn't actually do anything for Cleric or Artificer
Charisma does things for Sorcerer, Warlock, and Paladin
chilly flicker
i mustve read something wrong then
then instead of charisma i can opt in for dexterity
thank you for the help btw it means alot
topaz garnet
All things considered, multiclassing between two different 'primary abilities' leaves you very MAD - Multiple Ability Dependent.
If you multiclassed into Artificer/Wizard, you'd be double stacking on benefits of Intelligence.
chilly flicker
i see
well its more so connected to the character herself!
the flaw of not being able to multi stack stuff like that is apart of her as a whole
topaz garnet
Another example is on Wisdom, you could do Cleric, or Druid, or Monk, altogether, as each of them do like them some Wisdom
chilly flicker
thats definitely good to know though
topaz garnet
Since generally speaking, everyone ever wants the "don't die" stat, Constitution
Then the amount of Dexterity is also important outside of very few builds (heavy armor basically).
You either want
A: high dexterity, in general.
B: you want 14 dex if you wear medium armor
B2: or 16 dex if you get the feat to let medium armor give you that little extra AC
C: or you don't care about dex if you wear heavy armor
And then your Primary Ability (if it isn't already Dexterity, like if you're a Monk, Rogue, or a Fighter specifically going for finesse or ranged weapons) is to be the highest. Like your "Casting Stat".
So for most classes we're already split around 3 different abilities we want to be on the positive numbers
Adding another who primarily wants yet another, 4th ability, means you get spread thin
chilly flicker
i see
maiden lily
is anyone willing to join a group chat with me and my friend and explain dnd basics dumbed down for us
echo kelp
Check out #learn-to-play and the free rules (linked there)
tame swan
is anyone willing to join a group chat with me and my friend and explain dnd bas...
pls we are need help
chilly flicker
So for most classes we're already split around 3 different abilities we want to ...
str - 10
dex - 14
const -12
int -13
wisd - 15
cha - 8
would this theoretically work though
echo kelp
pls we are need help
We don't have time and bandwidth to teach folks one on one. Spend some time doing some self-learning and feel free to ask specific questions as you run into them.
Alternatively, check #looking-for-community for other D&D servers that may have "intro" games and voice chats.
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chilly flicker
yeah do what im doing, im tryna figure it out on my own and ask here if i dont understand somethin
tame swan
ok😢🙏
mint goblet
hello!
Hello, I'm new to this Dd topic. Could you give me a quick summary of how to get started and what the topic is about?
wild onyx
ok😢🙏
Check the video links above, they're super helpful.
It's a role-playing game. One person, the Dungon Master (DM) tells the other players what they see and hear and experience in a fictional world. The players each have their own characters, maybe one is an elf archer, another a dwarf cleric, and the third a human skilled in magic. They do adventures together! Sometimes dice are rolled to determine the outcomes of actions.
mint goblet
Glad I joined this server, I’ve always been interested in the topic of role-playing games.
Where can I create my character?
chilly flicker
Where can I create my character?
theres multiple sites to create a character, or you can fill out a sheet if you delve deep into it, its a complicated process but that also has guides
mint goblet
I mean, do I create the character on a website and then send it in some Discord channel, or what do I do?
wheat crystal
You can make a character using the physical 5e character sheet (also available as a PDF) or use a digital character creator that's integrated into official or partnered websites such as D&DBeyond or roll20. I recommend the former due to how streamlined it is
As for the rules behind character creation, check out #learn-to-play or this channel's pins which contain a bunch of useful resources, including a link to the Basic Rules
I recommend making a character as you go through them as it's great rules practice. It can be nice to join a group instantly with a DM that can teach you, the more work you do on your end before joining a game the easier the job on the DM. Once you feel ready, check out #find-a-game to use this server for help finding a group to play with.
calm drum
hello, Im new here, never tried DnD but always loved roleplay, anything you guys recommend I do before I start
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azure ruin
Where do i ask questions?
echo kelp
Depends on what the topic is - check #channel-guide to see all our many channels for specific D&D topics
azure ruin
I uhh cant really find something for it, mind if i explain it so someone can get me the right channel?
echo kelp
Start in #dnd-discussion then - folks can direct you to better channels based on the topic
azure ruin
Thx
chilly flicker
ok so im looking at the race stuff, when it says pick any 3 skills does that mean any 3 skills from the two attributes the races gives us save throws on or any skill from any attribute? (ex; human gives dex and charisma throws, but i want a skill from wisdom)
wild onyx
ok so im looking at the race stuff, when it says pick any 3 skills does that mea...
It means any three.
chilly flicker
It means any three.
alright thank you
gray rune
Since with purity of body I’m immune to all poison and diseases do you think uranium poisoning would qualify under that?
plucky valley
Hi can anyone tell me where to go to get started?
wheat crystal
Since with purity of body I’m immune to all poison and diseases do you think ura...
Up to your DM since there are no rules for uranium poisoning
wheat crystal
Hi can anyone tell me where to go to get started?
Check #learn-to-play as well as this channels pins for a bunch of useful resources, including the Free Rules!
plucky valley
Check <#1192567198024208565> as well as this channels pins for a bunch of useful...
Thxs
gray rune
Okay because I was thinking about trying to make uranium brass knuckles and just giving everyone bone cancer
topaz garnet
cancer is more of a long term thing than a combat thing. If anything you'll just give your friends cancer as you travel with them.
D&D isn't much of a simulator, if I had to condense a lot of the philosophy behind the game
wheat crystal
It’s also highly up to your DM since there are no mechanics for using uranium and radiation if it even exists in your DM’s world
topaz garnet
That too
The "best possible use case" for giving someone cancer is... well, long term poisoning.
But either way, if you have that much access, they're either vulnerable to just getting ambushed and manually killed, or too powerful for that and probably have some means of detecting or proofing themselves against it anyway.
plucky valley
Hi where can I ask someone to look at my character sheet to see if it’s ok?
echo kelp
#character-discussion is a great place to get character feedback
plucky valley
<#604757656565055589> is a great place to get character feedback
Thanks
wraith night
Hi
smoky adder
Welcome!
wraith night
Hru?
hasty garnet
I'm not sure where the best place to ask this is, but is there an easy way of find in-person groups near me?
white ridge
I'm not sure where the best place to ask this is, but is there an easy way of fi...
How i wish there was a dating app but instead of finding dates it was finding d&d groups
hasty garnet
How i wish there was a dating app but instead of finding dates it was finding d&...
yknow the reason i asked was because i was actually thinking of developing something like that 😭
white ridge
yknow the reason i asked was because i was actually thinking of developing somet...
Also let me know how that goes if you do
hasty garnet
its the name of the 'dating' app thing i was gonna develop 😭
if oyu think thats bad you should see how many hours i have logged in obsidian
white ridge
if oyu think thats bad you should see how many hours i have logged in obsidian
o h n o . . .
Eh could be worse, we had a guy in our campaign ask the dm to repeat everything he said three times so he can write it down on notes
(We made the dm upset with us)
hasty garnet
eugh
i have a discord forum thing and basically afte every sesh i update it with new info
white ridge
i have a discord forum thing and basically afte every sesh i update it with new ...
Real, but we made the dm upset because we all had Silvery Barbs or Lucky and made him reroll like, 6 times
white ridge
god damn that heinous piece of doodoo
To be fair it was the last enemy with like 4 HP left, and we wanted to drag out the session because the dm was starting to hurry it up. (Three of the other 5 were the dm's brothers.)
hasty garnet
ah i see 😭
white ridge
ah i see 😭
And Ive known the dm for like 7 years so we all mess with eachother a lot
We used to use the portable fortresses to nuke their BBEG by having one person throw it and expand it, next person shrink it and grab it and give it to the next- rinse repeat
white ridge
ah i see 😭
(We love messing with our dm)
hasty garnet
my players just yap alot 😭
white ridge
my players just yap alot 😭
All but me in my party are murder hobos.
mind you that includes then paladin
me, the bard, am the only sane one
pine mortar
OK
Question
Can i use toll the dead as a bonus action
I think theres a rule on how you can cast spells as bonus action
Like cantrips
hearty escarp
Some spells have a casting time of a bonus action, like Shillelagh.
Toll the Dead has a casting time of an action.
The only way to change the casting time would be to use something like the sorcerers quickened spell metamagic, but sorcerers don't usually get access to Toll the Dead.
topaz garnet
Question
Can i use toll the dead as a bonus action
I think theres a rule on how ...
If something says you can, then you can.
Otherwise you can only do it in the way things allow you to do it.
hollow sun
Does anyone know how to play old school dnd?
echo kelp
Does anyone know how to play old school dnd?
Folks in #dnd-elder-editions discuss older D&D editions
topaz rose
I want really try playing this dnd stuff but with a new player group
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echo kelp
Might check in #looking-for-community for D&D servers that may have a mix of different D&D games/groups you can join and play with.
worldly ravine
vast finch
But?
wet leaf
Hii?
thick walrus
Hello
tacit tiger
How does one get into dnd
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hearty escarp
There are some links here to get you started. The introductory videos are probably the first place, but you can also look at the rules if that interests you more.
The "what's DnD" section also has a little game that tries to give you a rough idea.
pine mortar
ok explain to me about expeditious retreat
because i am confused about the duration, when dash, bonus action
timid locust
It lasts 10 minutes, or until you lose concentration. When you cast the spell, you immediately take the dash action 'for free'. Every turn afterwards while the spell lasts, you can take the dash action as a bonus action.
pine mortar
ok how would i lose concentration?
hearty escarp
For various reasons, most commonly by being damaged:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/free-rules/rules-glossary#Concentration
If you take damage, you must succeed on a Constitution saving throw to maintain Concentration. The DC equals 10 or half the damage taken (round down), whichever number is higher, up to a maximum DC of 30.
timid locust
You lose concentration whenever you cast a second spell that requires concentration, or when you fail to maintain concentration after taking damage.
wheat crystal
You can also drop concentration at any time should you want to
pine mortar
ah thanks
eager scroll
Hi, I am new to dnd itself.
And want to play it, but unluckily Its not very famous in India
harsh fjord
I'm not sure where the best place to ask this is, but is there an easy way of fi...
Libraries, hobby/game stores, and school clubs are good options. Barring those, you can also use websites with localities (Facebook, MeetUp, Reddit, etc.) to search for in-person gaming.
carmine shuttle
I literally found my last in-person group on NextDoor. People moving during the pandemic (and because I'm a townie in a college town) made it fall apart, but it's another option.
harsh fjord
I’ve never used NextDoor, but I mentally filed it under “etc.”!
carmine shuttle
Yeah, just calling it out as an option.
fallow glade
Anybody here local to Phoenix looking for newcomers in their campaign?
echo kelp
Anybody here local to Phoenix looking for newcomers in their campaign?
You are best off looking at game stores, comic shops, and even libraries in your area. Also we don't allow soliciting/organizing of games outside of our Looking For Game channels. See #find-a-game for mor info on how to use those channels.
eager scroll
You are best off looking at game stores, comic shops, and even libraries in your...
How to post? There's no writing space
main fulcrum
It's in the instructions
simple wigeon
How do I get into this game I really wanna because it seems so fun
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fallen surge
How do I get into this game I really wanna because it seems so fun
Welcome! The bot post above has some helpful resources that can get you started. My recommendation for the best place to start would be to read the Free Rules, which you can find under the Quick Links section
simple wigeon
Tyyy
simple wigeon
Welcome! The bot post above has some helpful resources that can get you started....
Kk
fathom kayak
is there online version?
fallen surge
is there online version?
D&D is played in the imagination. You can play online, so long as you have a way to communicate with other people.
fathom kayak
D&D is played in the imagination. You can play online, so long as you have a way...
I’m a newbie 🥲
smoky adder
Plenty of people play it online, yeah.
fallen surge
?tag new online
smoky adder
☝️ There's an article here that covers some of the more popular tools for doing so.
mint hornet
Helllloooo
carmine shuttle
How-dee!
tardy tree
Does anyone know where or who I can play with that is beginner friendly
echo kelp
Many groups are fine taking on new to D&D folks.
You can increase your chances of finding a group/game to join by looking through the free basic rules and learning how to create a character sheet and learning core game mechanics like attack rolls, skill checks, and saving throws. You don't have to know everything but having a feel for the game mechanics will help you and your group.
timid vector
I can't speak for all groups, but every group I've been a part of have always loved having new players. Spreading the Gospel of 5e is our jam.
distant python
I am looking for a dnd group anyone have a spot open for a saturday night game? I am kinda new know a little
graceful phoenix
Anyone have a campaign starting this weekend? Preferably at Night (EST timezone) but can be whenver, am very new to the game.
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proud ridge
so, i wanna run a dnd campaign with my sibings (new players) and i (new to dming) am wanting to run a nice, simple campaign for them, which ones are there for that?
tough osprey
so, i wanna run a dnd campaign with my sibings (new players) and i (new to dming...
Lost mines of phandelvar is a good one for beginners
proud ridge
alright, thank you
soft orbit
I’m new to dnd, I pretty much have a character made (with help from my friend who plays dnd), but I’m missing some details. If anyone is able to help I’d really appreciate it!
weak forum
I have zero idea how to play DnD but I’ve been very interested on learning the game
exotic remnantBOT
next jay
yaya D&D
rigid furnace
I'm looking for a campaign to join on D&D beyond
boreal patio
Man, it's so hard to find a campaign to play in in the find a game channel.
like 90% of the posts have a 18+ thing slapped onto it (Understandably so!)
And the ones that don't seem to be filled up in like 5 minutes.
tired socket
As someone new, I was wondering if it was possible to play DND with only one player and gm?
wheat crystal
It’s possible but it’ll be difficult as an adventure typically assumes a full party. Your DM might want to make use of sidekick rules from Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
hearty basin
Hey i have a question ^^
hearty escarp
Then you're in the right channel 
hearty basin
Then you're in the right channel <:dndCheers:1050251582442311741>
So im making a build in dndbeyond for the first time im so confuse
hearty escarp
So im making a build in dndbeyond for the first time im so confuse
Are you confused about anything in particular?
hearty basin
Everything im tryna make a cleric build but idk where to start there so much on the screen
hearty escarp
Hm alright, I assume you're currently on the "Home" screen of the character creator?
hearty basin
Hm alright, I assume you're currently on the "Home" screen of the character crea...
Well im on class some how
hearty escarp
Ok, so you clicked on cleric and now you're seeing "Core Cleric Traits" and "Divine Order" and more?
hearty basin
Im seeing the class features and stuff
hearty escarp
Alright! So yeah, there are quite a lot of things here, but if you're starting on level 1, those should be fairly limited.
hearty basin
I was trying to make this build something about peace domain but i dont know where to start
Im trying to look online but it seems i gotta purchase stuff to get some of the builds and im so confused
hearty escarp
Oh yeah, that is correct, unfortunately. So DDBeyond has Free Rules to use, but most of the class options are not available for free.
The only subclass available for free is the Life Cleric subclass.
hearty escarp
There are class options strewn throughout multiple books. Peace cleric, for example, has been released in a product called Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
hearty escarp
Is that any good
Yeah, it's very good at healing.
hearty basin
Is there like a website that shows how to build such
hearty escarp
Well, DDBeyond is the best character builder in terms of convenience. And other websites would only have access to the same free content anyway.
If you're looking for general "what does a cleric need" advice, have a look in the cleric section of the player's handbook: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/free-rules/character-classes#Cleric
Actually, chapter 2, building a character, is also a good place: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/free-rules/creating-a-character#Step1ChooseaClass
hearty basin
Thx
hearty escarp
For example, it tells you that a clerics main ability is wisdom, so that one should be the highest.
teal holly
Hello, I am new to dnd and don’t know where to start
exotic remnantBOT
hearty escarp
Welcome! Here are some initial links. The introductory videos offer a nice overview. "What is D&D?" is also helpful to start.
atomic sedge
Yo! I’m new and am looking to play in a one shot to tests the fields. Where do I need to look?
exotic remnantBOT
oak wigeon
How do you install dnd???
arctic acorn
DnD isn't a video game?
oak wigeon
Like how do you get to a site to play with others
arctic acorn
On an Internet browser. There are multiple websites though.
oak wigeon
Which one do you use
hearty escarp
Like how do you get to a site to play with others
If you look up in the chat, there is a channel linked where you can search for a game.
oak wigeon
In find a game #
arctic acorn
Personally I use DnD Beyond. Each person has their own preferences. DnD Beyond is useful for players that use Discord. You do have to pay to access most of the content.
hearty escarp
If you want to expand your search outside this server, you can find play-by-post (PBP) games on the D&D Beyond forums, Role Gate, Gamers Plane, RPG Crossing, and Reddit’s r/pbp.
Other options include Myth Weavers, No Goblins Allowed, Ongoing Worlds, RolePlay onLine, Roleplayer Guild, Tavern Keeper, and The Tangled Web.
Otherwise, just search PBP or play by post as keywords using Discord's Explore Discoverable Servers function!
credit to iamrazorwing for the great list
hearty escarp
Oh, you can click on it and it will take you to that channel.
arctic acorn
#find-a-game has detailed instructions.
oak wigeon
Yes but I don't know how to set up a game
hearty escarp
Yes but I don't know how to set up a game
The channel tells you how. Essentially, you need to input a command. Look at the "Submitting a post" section.
arctic acorn
That channel just has info on how to post your own "ad". You're not setting up a game.
arctic acorn
If you simply just want to know how to play DnD read this instead.
dusk heron
Man its hard to find a game that is in the right time signature
How because when i try to make a post it's mosty for dms
Thx
echo kelp
Also check #looking-for-community as some of those D&D servers may have play by post games (text-based games) and other types of D&D games that don't require actually sitting and playing all at the same time. Also noted that timezone doesn't really matter with online games - it's more about "is that a timeframe I'm available and can play?" then "I'm not in that timezone".
dusk heron
Also check <#880956314308714566> as some of those D&D servers may have play by p...
I mean most of the, looking for players
Are always 2am or 11pm somewhere like that in my time
pastel blaze
im brand new and haven't played before and I've only seen some YouTube stories about certain campains if someone would play with me that would be great
im also running into DND beyond loading slow and apparently this is a problem lots have
hardy pulsar
are there any dnd campaigns i can join? (im new-ish to dnd but im still gonna call myself a beguinner bc i still always barely know what im doing and i havent played in a while) (the dm in the game i was in before cant do it anymore)
digital patio
Hello, you may call me Rose.
I'm simply searching for a Dungeons and Dragon campaign that caters to EU timezone for me and my wife. We're both veterns (for DND) and quiet familiar with character design and taking creative interpretation and lore building for personal characters.
Hopefully I can find something here, if you're interested feel free to ping me.
Happy Holidays
foggy carbon
Hello I'm Hemozz,
I've never every played DnD and wanted to try it out if somebody is willing to teach me <3
stiff umbra
Hi my name is texwulf
i am looking for a group to play with i am new but know how dnd works.
i am located in belgium.
upper turtle
Hello I am King Khalid, My Dnd name is Merlin
I Would like to have a campaign and @stiff umbra You are welcome to join
I am in canada
hearty escarp
Use #find-a-game to advertise.
upper turtle
ok deva
stiff umbra
Hello I am King Khalid, My Dnd name is Merlin
I Would like to have a campaign an...
i think that would be difficult with time zone diffrence because if i am not wrong its a 6 hour diffrence
upper turtle
oh, are you available rn?
stiff umbra
yea rn i am free
upper turtle
wanna join a call and play?
stiff umbra
i dont think i have a character ready
upper turtle
I can help you make one
I have send a friend request if you are open to the suggestion
wheat crystal
Check out #find-a-game to use this server to find a group to play with!
solar path
Guys. building elemental monk, Tabaxi race.
lvl 3 start out. 16 Dex 14 Wis planning to go grapple lvl 4. and charge lvl 8.
Alert or Tavern Brawler?
2 other char in my party has Alert.
lyric fjord
Hey, figure I’d drop this here. I haven’t played D&D and I’m interested in checking it out. A few years back when I thought me and a few friends would try it out, I picked up multiple books, read a bit, picked favorite races and classes, designed a few minis, got a map pad, got DDB designed a few quick characters and now would like to get into a new campaign or one shot to learn and have some fun. Anyone got room in a game? And willing to have a new player?
Absolutely! I’ll answer with a few general questions. Looking to get started!
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hardy pulsar
Hello!
my name's soda
I've played DND before but I wouldn't call myself more than a beginner. My old DM can't do it anymore due to time and will power ;-;
(I'm 14-17 age range) I was looking on discord for campaigns but it's so hard when you're a minor and a beginner. It would be amazing if someone could put me in a beginner friendly campaign. I'm open to anime related universes if I've watched them. I've only ever used Roll20 and it does destroy my computer but it's worth it!
mad ADHD so can't grantee I'll stay on target all the time and will need reminders that I exist.
I'm in school and quite busy with theatre but I can do 5pm+ for wed, fri and sun
UK/GMT
plucky ridge
Hey it's great to have you. Just a heads up that this channel isn't for recruitment, but you can make a post in #find-a-game 🙂 You can also look through recruitment posts in #looking-for-players. Feel free to ask any questions you have about the game here!
plain stratus
I’m new here, have some experience with Barbarian and Warlock but still am relatively new. Problem is I’m in the 14-17 age range so I can’t be of much if any assistance to any sessions that are 18+
fathom pine
You need a game?
boreal patio
I’m new here, have some experience with Barbarian and Warlock but still am relat...
also in the same boat -_-
Me being a minor+little to no experience makes it really hard for me to find a game
thick ore
is it best to watch critical role campaigns in order like say i wanted to start with campaign 4 first or would it be better to start from the first one and work my way up?
(im not dnd just curious about critical role)
harsh fjord
You can jump in with whatever campaign you like, I think. Folks had some thoughts about this very topic a few months back: #dnd-media message
heady zinc
Hey, brand new, what's the best way to jump in? Don't want to bother anyone who are looking for seasoned veterans with a meek post asking if there's room for me. Any advice?
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harsh fjord
Hey, brand new, what's the best way to jump in? Don't want to bother anyone who ...
There is no single best way. It really depends what works for you. Here are some options:
- You could watch some games played on YouTube or Twitch just to see what it's like in action. (Podcasts also work for this purpose.)
- Or play the demo.
- Or read #learn-to-play.
- Or you could read through the Free Rules.
- Or you could watch the Handbooker Helper videos (or WASD20's Rules School) on YouTube.
- Or you could sign up for a learn-to-play session through the virtual weekends linked in the server's Events channel.
- Or you can do any/all of these in increments. Read one rules chapter. Watch one explainer video.
As for bothering people, be honest that you’re new. If they’re willing to take you on, dive in! If not, there are plenty of other games out there!
heady zinc
Thanks a ton ^^ Looking forward to it!
silent grail
I'm a little new, is it possible to be a Gnarp Gnarp type Sorcerer? (He/She is a alien cat )
Oh Thank You for telling me
Sorry if that sounds like sarcasm
spice laurel
im new, can someoene teach me how to get started
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pallid bison
Hey does anyone know what "Dragon Army" means in Roles?
Ohh alright thanks!
I am kind of a beginner but not like too much of a beginner so I didn't put the "New to DND role"
Like I know some basic lore and the Game mechanics down
-# Mostly just the scaled peeps though T-T
pastel needle
i know absolutely nothing about dnd I'm gonna be honest
however i really want to give it a shot
atomic wagon
I know somethins, but not nearly enough, and I want to play more regularly
ripe briar
shouldi prepare a character before get into a party or should i wait to make it?
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atomic wagon
up to you, depends on how much RP you want to be a ble to do, sometimes parties coordinate, but it is not a requirement
ripe briar
Ok
limber cosmos
Hello
spark jacinth
Can someone help me figure out a group
violet jolt
What do yall think are the 2 easiest to understand characters
Classes not characters
solemn light
Fighter is traditionally considered the easiest. Spellcasters are considered harder, but if you start from a low level, where choices and complexity are introduced slowly, you can pick them all up fairly easy.
edgy onyx
To give a second one, Barbarian 😎
unreal wagon
What do yall think are the 2 easiest to understand characters
They're all easy tbh as long as you start at level 1 and you build up, no class is rocket science.
teal holly
I want to play in a game but idk how to get myself involved
teal basin
I want to play in a game but idk how to get myself involved
me too 
ocean sand
hello i'm a new wizzard i'd like to start my first campain
wild onyx
I want to play in a game but idk how to get myself involved
Looked at the Free Rules? Got an idea of how a character works?
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teal holly
Looked at the Free Rules? Got an idea of how a character works?
Yes I made a character and understand it. But where are free rules
desert reef
hi, never played D&D and just found it interesting, how do you start?
echo kelp
#learn-to-play and read through the free basic rules is a good place to start
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regal ocean
hi im new to dnd i dont know where to start and i will like to have someone explain the game to me (i havent played 1 game, dont know anything) DM me if you can help
wild onyx
hi im new to dnd i dont know where to start and i will like to have someone expl...
Take a look at the posts just above, there are links to the Free Rules and some helpful videos.
austere gazelle
Thxs
hearty escarp
Hello! Have a look at the link card that has been posted above. These should help you depending on what you need.
If you are completely new, I suggest the Introductory Videos.
lyric fjord
If you are completely new, I suggest the Introductory Videos.
I am entirely new, so I’m gonna go do that
solemn perch
I am just wondering. Is there a difference between d&d and d&d beyond?
And is it a big difference?
main fulcrum
D&D is the actual game
D&D Beyond is a website where you can view the rules and some content for that game, and build characters
lyric fjord
https://youtu.be/BgvHNlgmKro?si=17SHT71InlKyBVtd is this video good?
wheat crystal
It’s a decent cursory summary but it’s not a replacement for learning the actual rules
It’ll also differ from the Free Rules since the video was made before 2024
lyric fjord
So you get to create your own character in the game? Is it possible to make a ogre?
hearty escarp
No, ogres are really big and player characters are usually species that are about human size or smaller. Think orc or goliath as the largest playable species.
I guess you could say you're a really small ogre, while using the species features of a goliath.
lyric fjord
No, ogres are really big and player characters are usually species that are abou...
Damn, I won’t be able to make Shrek a bad ass character
hearty escarp
Shrek is still approximately human sized, so don't give up on your dreams. An ogre in dnd also looks quite a bit different than in shrek.
lyric fjord
So what’s the goal of dungeons and dragons?
wheat crystal
It’s a collaborative storytelling game. The goal is broadly to have fun, but storywise that’s campaign dependent. Your game may have you searching for lost artifacts, trying to stop an evil cult, infiltrate a magical fortress, etc.
And that’s just on a relatively simple level
wheat crystal
Absolutely, but that’s something that your table would cover in a Session 0 when you lay out table expectations
Tone and theming should be agreed upon before a game starts. If you literally wanted to transplant Shrek into a game you’d definitely want to seek out a more lighthearted table. Making a Shrek inspired character would likely be acceptable to a wider variety of tables
lyric fjord
Is playing dungeons and dragons hard?
hearty escarp
It's not the easiest tabletop rpg to get into, but once you learn the basics, it's quite doable.
steady kayak
Can someone please help me with my weapons and damage cantrips
Everything
Can you send me it please
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lyric fjord
Which dungeons and dragons should I get?
steady kayak
E5 2024
hearty escarp
The current version is 5e, yeah.
steady kayak
It is the newest one
hearty escarp
What section is it under?
So, cantrips and weapons follow different rules. The weapons are here: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/free-rules/equipment#Weapons
For cantrips, it depends on your class and what you mean.
Are you unsure of how to roll damage?
lyric fjord
What’s up with the dice? Why are there 20 sided dice?
steady kayak
It is for randomness
The higher number it is the more likely it will work
A 1 means a guarantee failure
And a 20 is a guarantee success
And the number in between is somewhere between (depends on the dm)
@lyric fjord
wheat crystal
A 1 means a guarantee failure
1’s and 20’s are only guaranteed fails/successes on attack rolls
steady kayak
Can someone help me with my spell slots
wheat crystal
You may be confusing that rule with how BG3 does their skill checks
steady kayak
It is on the 2nd page
wheat crystal
What’s up with the dice? Why are there 20 sided dice?
The d20 is the basis for the d20 test, which is one of the backbone mechanic in 5e. It’s a way to provide some element of randomness/luck/skill into the game when interacting with the world. See this section of the Free Rules for more info:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/free-rules/playing-the-game#D20Tests
steady kayak
It takes up like 75% of it
hearty escarp
Can someone help me with my spell slots
What about it do you need help with?
wheat crystal
Your available spell slots at each level will be determined by your class table
hearty escarp
Well, your spell slots are determined by your class and your level. So let's start there.
steady kayak
Your available spell slots at each level will be determined by your class table
I’m a tabiaxi rogue
And a swashbuckler subclass
wheat crystal
You won’t have spell slots then, unless you went into arcane trickster
steady kayak
Ok
2 more things
What do I put in feats
Actually my mom is calling me
I gtg, bye
Sorry
wheat crystal
You must have a feature that gives you a feat in order to add one. Otherwise leave it blank
For example, your background will give you a feat
steady kayak
I’m a criminal
wheat crystal
Then you’d add the feat given by the criminal background. Don’t remember which one it is off the top of my head but it will be listed in its description
shut plover
How do I do dnd
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plucky ridge
How do I do dnd
Welcome to the hobby. A good place to start is reading the free basic rules which give an overview of the game and what you can expect. The post above this one has a link to them. Also feel free to ask any questions you might have here 🙂
digital geyser
hello
muted bison
How do I do dnd
Did you find out??
echo kelp
Check #learn-to-play and read through the free basic rules.
Do some reading, feel free to ask specific questions as you run into things
But unfortunately we don't have time/bandwidth to teach folks D&D one on one
pallid bison
Hey does anyone know how I would be able to find Play by Post Games? Is it just something specified in the posts
echo kelp
You would look for "Play by post" or "text-only" or "PBP" terms in the game posts
pallid bison
Alright thanks ^.^
oak stirrup
It is for randomness
Ah yes. The game that's all about roleplaying and you choosing how you adventure all pivots on chance.
desert fractal
Ah yes. The game that's all about roleplaying and you choosing how you adventure...
Criticism?
next jay
Are you a D&D player because you like D&D or does D&D like you because you are a D&D player?
harsh fjord
Hey does anyone know how I would be able to find Play by Post Games? Is it just ...
It's often specified in posts here. If you want to expand your search outside this server, you can find play-by-post (PBP) games on the D&D Beyond forums, Role Gate, Gamers Plane, RPG Crossing, and Reddit’s r/pbp.
Other options include Myth Weavers, No Goblins Allowed, Ongoing Worlds, RolePlay onLine, Roleplayer Guild, Tavern Keeper, and The Tangled Web.
Otherwise, just search "PBP" or "play by post" as keywords using Discord's Explore function!
crude elk
Heyy does anyone have a good dnd podcast that i can listen to? Like people playing the game so i study the gameplay maybe? Nothing too serious
crude elk
Thank you!
humble briar
Heyy does anyone have a good dnd podcast that i can listen to? Like people playi...
I second critical role. I'm currently losing most of my days to their campaigns on youtube
topaz garnet
1’s and 20’s are only guaranteed fails/successes on attack rolls
and have special effects on Death Saving throws
but that's it
topaz garnet
How do I do dnd
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/free-rules/playing-the-game#RhythmofPlay
This specific section explains how the flow of the TTRPG works
ripe briar
Any1 have some tips for getting into a DND campaign? I have been using this servers channels but I answer peoples questions then get ghosted. 😕🥲
I'm new
Ok I'll try that
teal phoenix
hey I'm low key lost on this , i want to like find a game to join or campaign however you call it i have 0 experience but kind of want to learn how to play, where do i go for that or like how do i go about finding a game to play w people ( also do i need a setup to play or likie is it all online with dice and stuff)
oh woops !
exotic kraken
I just played for the first time today! I surprisingly got quite into the RP and really enjoyed myself! 🙌🏼
trail lily
New to dnd. Do I create a character before or at the beginning of a game? Have not played yet.
harsh fjord
It’s worth creating a character before playing a game to understand the process. Don’t count on using that character as is, though—the DM may have restrictions in place. So you may need to tweak, or you may need a completely different character!
fallen surge
New to dnd. Do I create a character before or at the beginning of a game? Have n...
Step 1: Find a group of people to play with
Step 2: Make a character
Step 3: Play the game
Step 1 and Step 2 can be switched sometimes, for the reasons iamrazorwing pointed out. But you will always need to have a character ready before you actually sit down at the table to start playing
lyric fjord
Uhm hi I’m pretty new to dnd and wanna play+need help
fallen surge
Your DM chooses what level you start at. So that will depend on what group you are playing with. For new players, I highly recommend you join a group that is going to start at level 1, but groups with a lot of veteran players often like to start at level 3 or 5 or sometimes even higher
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fallen surge
Uhm hi I’m pretty new to dnd and wanna play+need help
Welcome! The bot post above has resources that can help get you started. If you have any specific questions, feel free to post them here
?tag new online
fallen surge
Online D&D is exactly the same as normal D&D. You’re just communicating with other people via some online method, such as voice chat or text chat. But the rules and social dynamics are the same
solemn perch
What d&d books should i get?
tribal holly
i really want to get into dnd but i have no idea where to start any pointers?
fresh fable
#learn-to-play has some useful info
tribal holly
ok ill have a look thank you
strong coral
I’m trying to figure out how to make a home brew race on dnd beyond. Pretty sure I need a subscription. Is there an easier way than using pen and paper?
fresh fable
I’m trying to figure out how to make a home brew race on dnd beyond. Pretty sure...
https://www.dndbeyond.com/homebrew scroll down until you find the species tab
strong coral
https://www.dndbeyond.com/homebrew scroll down until you find the species tab
Thank you
tribal holly
noted
icy cipher
i’m kinda new to dnd as a whole but wanted to try to get into it? how do i find ppl to do it with or set it up? completely lost about everything Xd
languid panther
yo im new and want to know how i can start playing. does anyone have any tips?
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charred crane
What exactly do you add when you do skill checks? The number you rolled + the number beside the skill? Or the number you rolled + the number beside the skill + your ability score? (+ Proficiency if you're proficient)
echo kelp
What exactly do you add when you do skill checks? The number you rolled + the nu...
So D20 + modifier. The modifier is a +/- 1 for every 2 points above/below 10 in a skill. So if your strength score was 12, you would have a +1 strength modifier.
timid vector
What exactly do you add when you do skill checks? The number you rolled + the nu...
The DM will ask you to make a check and they'll tell you what skill to use. "Make a Stealth check" "Make an Animal Handling check". You'll roll your d20 and add the modifier for that particular skill. Skills are normally tied to an ability score... Stealth is Dexterity, Animal Handling is Wisdom. You'll add that modifier to your d20 roll. If you are proficient in a skill, you'll add your ability score modifier AND your proficiency modifier.
distant brook
hello:)
im new to dnd and discord can someone tell me more about what dndn is
ive only heard of it and watched some youtube shorts on it and thought it was really fun
im not sure how to get started on it though and i dont have any equiptment yet
some new tips or advice to how i can start dnd would be appreciated:)
harsh fjord
D&D is a collaborative storytelling game of heroic fantasy. The Dungeon Master controls the world and everyone and everything in it, except the players, who each control their own Player Character.
The core of D&D is this:
- The DM describes the situation.
- Each player describes what they want their character to do.
- If needed, dice are rolled (to determine success/failure).
- The DM describes the results.
Lather, rinse, repeat. To play D&D, you need friends, the rules, dice, character sheets, an adventure, and a way to communicate. The rules, character sheets, dice, and adventures can all be found for free online.
If you want to start your own group, great. But we also have channels here for finding folks to play with. Read #find-a-game for more on those.
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distant brook
D&D is a collaborative storytelling game of heroic fantasy. The Dungeon Master c...
hi razorwing 🙂 thanks for the reply, in your experience, is it ok for me to learn as i play? and is there any material i should prepare before i can play, or will the DM guide me in preparing them?
harsh fjord
That's going to be highly dependent on the group. If you're going to play with strangers, I recommend learning what you can about the game in the rules and #learn-to-play. In my view, you'll stand a better chance of being accepted into a game if you have some knowledge.
But some DMs will be fine teaching people as they go. The rub is that other people will be competing for these spots, too, so if you can be ahead of the curve, then that's probably going to be in your favor.
Learning how to create a character prior to playing is a good step to take!
distant brook
oh, i didnt know there was a competition for spots in groups ... thanks for letting me know 🙂 ill try to learn what i can first before looking for a group. Thanks!
solid flicker
Yes, reading through the rules is definitely great. The game is a lot more enjoyable if you're aware (roughly) of how things work, so that you don't see plans fail when certain actions you might want to take violate the rules. You don't need to memorise them - just have the free rules document open alongside you when you're playing.
echo bay
Yes, reading through the rules is definitely great. The game is a lot more enjoy...
Where are the rules written
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timid locust
Where are the rules written
You can find them in the link above!
echo bay
You can find them in the link above!
Thks 👍
distant brook
Yes, reading through the rules is definitely great. The game is a lot more enjoy...
Yep! thanks owl 🙂 watching some youtube vids about DND for beginners rn!
viral crypt
I have a question I was given this from my uncle was wanting to know if it was worth anything be Chance
It's a special edition monster manual 3.5 core rule book.
timid locust
A rulebook from 3.5 edition is unfortunately not compatible with the current edition of DnD: 5th edition.
charred crane
So D20 + modifier. The modifier is a +/- 1 for every 2 points above/below 10 in ...
Thank you!!
charred crane
The DM will ask you to make a check and they'll tell you what skill to use. "Mak...
Thank you very much!
viral crypt
A rulebook from 3.5 edition is unfortunately not compatible with the current edi...
Yeah I am aware of that lol. I just seen them online for 300 to 400 us. So I was curious.
This would be the one I have.
So dude is over charging like crazy I'm guessing?
charred crane
A rulebook from 3.5 edition is unfortunately not compatible with the current edi...
Whats the main difference?
I see. I'm guessing the newer version is better?
viral crypt
It was more like here u go I don't have any use for this type of thing. Not a uh this is my prized possession lol. I just wasn't sure what to do with it in general but I shall keep it.
That's a great idea!!
solemn light
We have #dnd-elder-editions too, that would be more than happy to introduce new players to the older editions!
fallen surge
Though its worth mentioning, that aside from the #dnd-elder-editions channel, this server is for discussing 5e only. Channels like #character-discussion and #dnd-rules will only discuss 5e characters and rules, for example
trail lily
Step 1: Find a group of people to play with
Step 2: Make a character
Step 3: Pla...
Thank you!
trail lily
It’s worth creating a character before playing a game to understand the process....
Thank you!
solar dove
Guys I just learned about dnd what are the first steps to play
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fallen surge
Guys I just learned about dnd what are the first steps to play
Welcome! the bot post above has some great resources for you. My recommendation would be to start by reading the Free Rules, which are linked under the Quick Links section. #learn-to-play has some more information and general guidance. If you have any specific questions, feel free to ask them here. We are more than happy to help
harsh fjord
?tag new abilities
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Abilities
All creatures have six abilities that measure physical and mental characteristics: Strength, Dexterity, Constitution, Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma.
Each ability has a score from 1 to 20, which represents the magnitude of an ability. Each ability also has a modifier from -5 to +5, derived from its score. Add the modifier when you make a D20 Test with the corresponding ability or when a rule asks you to do so.
Determine your ability scores by using one of the following three methods. Your DM might prefer you to use a particular one.
- Standard Array. Use the following six scores for your abilities: 15, 14, 13, 12, 10, 8.
- Random Generation. Roll four d6s and record the total of the highest three dice. Do this five more times, so you have six numbers.
- Point Cost. You have 27 points to spend on your ability scores. The cost of each score is shown on the Ability Score Point Costs table. For example, a score of 14 costs 7 of your 27 points.
After assigning your ability scores, adjust them according to your background. Finally, determine your ability modifiers using the Ability Scores and Modifiers table. Write the modifier next to each of your scores.
solemn perch
Is there a dm willing for me to a campaign soon?
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fallen surge
How do I play
Welcome! the bot post above has some great resources for you. My recommendation would be to start by reading the Free Rules, which are linked under the Quick Links section. #learn-to-play has some more information and general guidance. If you have any specific questions, feel free to ask them here. We are more than happy to help
lyric fjord
Is dungeons and dragons and nerdy as hell? And will I be ridiculed for liking it?
native thistle
I’m preparing for my first dnd campaign ever (having played Bg3 with friends before), can someone explain how Hunter’s Mark works for a ranger and why it’s a controversial thing that many say is good at lower levels in the 5e 2024 rules but is weak at higher levels and not good when there’s other concentration spells?
native thistle
Is dungeons and dragons and nerdy as hell? And will I be ridiculed for liking it...
Outsider looking in, yes it’s nerdy as hell. Will you be ridiculed? Maybe? Depends who you hang around with, but if you like it, who cares what they think? You’re doing something that you think is fun and are enjoying. It doesn’t matter what anyone else thinks.
storm wasp
I think the world has come a long way from the times of ridicule for something like dnd
carmine shuttle
I think the world has come a long way from the times of ridicule for something l...
Yeah. I lived through the end of the Satanic Panic. Literally my middle school librarian had to reassure my mother that it was OK for me to get an old red box as a Christmas present.
And that was after having been wanting to play since seeing the cartoon on TV in its original runs.
storm wasp
Yea. There are definitely still things like that in this day and age. Just dnd isn't one of them anymore really.
carmine shuttle
(I am not exaggerating about the intervention of the librarian, by the way. She and my mother knew each other independently.)
native thistle
The only sort of ridicule I was thinking of was your standard school bullies being pricks to kids who liked ‘nerdy’ things like chess or reading or getting a quality education or preparing for a nice paying job to support an enjoyable and fulfilling life or other stuff like that 🙂
harsh fjord
I’m preparing for my first dnd campaign ever (having played Bg3 with friends bef...
#character-discussion would be the better channel for that question!
native thistle
<#604757656565055589> would be the better channel for that question!
Cheers
echo kelp
?tag new dice
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Dice
Dice add randomness to the game. The 20-sided die (d20) is the most important one you’ll use. When the outcome of an action is uncertain, the game uses D20 Tests to determine success or failure. The higher your roll, the more likely it is that you succeed. The most common use for dice other than the d20 is to determine damage.
When you need to roll dice, the rules tell you how many dice to roll of a certain type, along with any numbers to add or subtract. For example, “3d8 + 5” means you roll three eight-sided dice, add them together, and add 5 to the total.
timid vector
Is dungeons and dragons and nerdy as hell? And will I be ridiculed for liking it...
Lots of people love the game. Do a quick google of Joe Manganiello and his D&D dungeon. Then see if anyone would want to ridicule him. Ridicule Stephen Colbert? Ridicule Deborah Ann Woll?
main fulcrum
We certainly aren't going to ridicule you here 
solar path
Is dungeons and dragons and nerdy as hell? And will I be ridiculed for liking it...
yed it's nerdy
and no you won't be ridiculed for playing it
lyric fjord
Another question why are these boards so expensive?
Another question on top of that what if I don’t have any friends to play with?
smoky adder
What boards are you referring to?
You definitely don’t need to spend money to play D&D.
lyric fjord
What boards are you referring to?
Like the board games
I don’t know when I was looking at them. They’re like $60 a box.
smoky adder
Probably depends on what’s in the box. The folks in #merch-and-dice might have a better answer.
timid vector
D&D does have board games which mimic the RPG. They contain a lot of minis and other things and you'll find a lot of board games of similar quality are the same price or more.
twin zenith
My teenagers want to play DnD. I’ve never played it. Have gone down a rabbit hole of YouTube videos on how to play and am completely lost, lol. Quick google search led me here. Is there a way to find a game in this discord for complete noobs to play/learn?
rose current
Hello
I played DnD once so far. It was fun.
But I am a classic movie fan and I had the idea to base characters in DnD off of characters in old movies.
And by old Im talking 1930s and forward.
I see a lot of shorts about playing characters from popular shows, books, comics, ect.
But I want to play a harp playing bard who dresses like a clown and is functionally mute.
Guess I just needed to get that out.
echo kelp
Might want to run that idea in #character-discussion (note that being mute technically would cause issue for spell casting but discussing things with your DM you may find a way to work with that)
rose current
Might want to run that idea in <#604757656565055589> (note that being mute techn...
Oh yeah that sounds like where I should go. Ty.
lyric fjord
Does the game have to take place in a fantasy world?
echo kelp
D&D is designed around high fantasy but the mechanics could work for other settings - ultimately up to whatever the DM and group decide to do.
That said it may be better to look at a different game system altogether to hit the kind of game vibe you're looking for rather than try and make D&D do the job.
cursive scroll
Never played DnD before lol.
exotic remnantBOT
cursive scroll
Srry, but I'm not reading allat
echo kelp
How do you expect to play a game without reading something about the rules of the game? 😉
(also check the videos linked in the message)
cursive scroll
I'd prefer to learn as I play
deft sigil
It's also worth noting that we don't expect people to read everything all at once. You can do things a bit at a time. One section, one concept.. but using the resources is the best way to help you get started
eternal cairn
i mean dnd cant be that hard to learn right? Ya roll a dice, you choose an action and wait until its your turn isnt that how it works?
echo kelp
i mean dnd cant be that hard to learn right? Ya roll a dice, you choose an actio...
At a high level, you are correct!
eternal cairn
also im new too so imma have to learn some of these things as well haha
cursive scroll
Quick question: CAN I BE A BIRD
echo kelp
You tell the DM what you want your character to do, the DM tells you what kind of dice roll is needed (if any), and then the DM interprets the roll to decide how effective your character did the thing.
eternal cairn
Quick question: CAN I BE A BIRD
ye be a shapeshifter then
cursive scroll
ye be a shapeshifter then
🤔
harsh fjord
Here's my pitch: you may prefer to learn as you play, but the DM may prefer players who have put in some effort to learn. So if you want a better chance of being invited, do some of the legwork!
eternal cairn
You tell the DM what you want your character to do, the DM tells you what kind o...
at the start every character must be equal in stats and power right?
echo kelp
Quick question: CAN I BE A BIRD
There are bird-like species you can play. Or as others have noted you could be a druid and wildshape into a bird.
deft sigil
Quick question: CAN I BE A BIRD
There are humanoid bird races like owlin and aarakocra.. but turning into a bird requires either a druid at higher levels or magic to temporarily be an actual bird
echo kelp
at the start every character must be equal in stats and power right?
Nope! The DM will tell you how they want you to generate character stats.
?tag new abilities
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Abilities
All creatures have six abilities that measure physical and mental characteristics: Strength, Dexterity, Constitution, Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma.
Each ability has a score from 1 to 20, which represents the magnitude of an ability. Each ability also has a modifier from -5 to +5, derived from its score. Add the modifier when you make a D20 Test with the corresponding ability or when a rule asks you to do so.
Determine your ability scores by using one of the following three methods. Your DM might prefer you to use a particular one.
- Standard Array. Use the following six scores for your abilities: 15, 14, 13, 12, 10, 8.
- Random Generation. Roll four d6s and record the total of the highest three dice. Do this five more times, so you have six numbers.
- Point Cost. You have 27 points to spend on your ability scores. The cost of each score is shown on the Ability Score Point Costs table. For example, a score of 14 costs 7 of your 27 points.
After assigning your ability scores, adjust them according to your background. Finally, determine your ability modifiers using the Ability Scores and Modifiers table. Write the modifier next to each of your scores.
echo kelp
^ That's how you generate the character stats (abilities) which help determine your modifiers.
eternal cairn
Here's my pitch: you may prefer to learn as you play, but the DM may prefer play...
im confused about isnt the rules rather how do yall gather as a group like is there a video of example for how you guys play?
eternal cairn
^ That's how you generate the character stats (abilities) which help determine y...
does everything has to be decided by a dice? like effectiveness of the action?
cursive scroll
Also, can you host a DND session in chat rather than voice/camera?
harsh fjord
That varies. Some folks get together in person. Some do it using online tools like Discord and other platforms. You can find plenty of streamed games on YouTube or Twitch just to see how things go in action.
And sure, some games are strictly text-based.
echo kelp
does everything has to be decided by a dice? like effectiveness of the action?
Only if the DM decides that a dice roll is needed. A DM may decide you have enough time or training that no dice roll is needed and your character succeeds
eternal cairn
That varies. Some folks get together in person. Some do it using online tools li...
wait so i have to find a dm and he will direct me to his personal group and then start the campaign?
harsh fjord
That's one route!
eternal cairn
or do i have to do something as well
cursive scroll
Who's a dm?
exotic remnantBOT
eternal cairn
Only if the DM decides that a dice roll is needed. A DM may decide you have enou...
alr
harsh fjord
You'll find DMs posting in #looking-for-players.
eternal cairn
Who's a dm?
dungeon master, the one who controls the actions or rather direct the game itself
wheat crystal
The DM is the “host” and main adjudicator of the game. They control the world the players interact with from the environment to the quests to the NPCs
eternal cairn
mean i though this server might have a general or room for vcs but apparently its much more complicated then that haha
cursive scroll
Could anyone help me make a character?, Or should I do that on my own..
eternal cairn
Could anyone help me make a character?, Or should I do that on my own..
yeah let your imagination run wild brotha
create something amazing or a joke for all everyone cares
no one will judge, probably
cursive scroll
Fish with big muscular human arms.
wheat crystal
Could anyone help me make a character?, Or should I do that on my own..
If you have any specific questions then we’d be happy to help! I suggest making a character as you go through the rules since they’ll answer roughly 95% of newbie questions. You’d also likely find a lot of utility in a digital character creator like ones integrated into D&DBeyond or roll20 to make a lot of the math parts easier
eternal cairn
Fish with big muscular human arms.
ya trying to be oda's avatar? (one piece author gig)
wheat crystal
As for joke characters, they’re generally not recommended for a majority of campaigns. They tend to run their schtick dry fairly quickly, but can work for specific tables, particularly ones intended to be more humorous and short
eternal cairn
or watch a tutorial on how character creations links to your desired series or imaginations
cursive scroll
Do I need to make a character sheet?
wheat crystal
Making characters inspired by your favorites from media is quite a popular option, yes
And yeah if you make a character you’ll need a character sheet
eternal cairn
maybe for us new people just stick to the classics like warrior archers mage tank and stuff in classic fantasy like that
eternal cairn
And yeah if you make a character you’ll need a character sheet
can i have an example on how that looks?
wheat crystal
I would suggest taking a look at all the classes and seeing what suits your interest the most. Certain classes are more complex than others but it will make the game a lot easier and enjoyable to play if you’re invested in your class
eternal cairn
where? or is that decided by the dms?
wheat crystal
can i have an example on how that looks?
wheat crystal
where? or is that decided by the dms?
The official classes can be found in the Free Rules.
eternal cairn
oo dang thats a lot of things to fill in
wheat crystal
Except for one, the Artificer, which is in a paid book
wheat crystal
Go through the rules step by step, they’ll guide you through how to fill in everything
eternal cairn
k
wheat crystal
It’s ok to take your time, there isn’t a time limit 😅
eternal cairn
lemme see
echo kelp
You can share your character sheet here or in #character-discussion
If it's a PDF, use a reputable file sharing service and link to it that way.
wheat crystal
k
You can also use a character creator like the one in D&DBeyond, which is D&D’s official website. As a precaution from feedback I’ve gotten from other newbies:
- Skip the first tab of the character creator. It’s filled with optional toggles that determine what content can appear later in the creator as well as optional rules. Ideally when you find a DM they will tell you what to turn on/off for their game.
- DDB also hosts content made by fans or 3rd Party companies, including custom classes, namely the Blood Hunter and Illrigger. Ignore those for now since custom content is subject to DM approval.
- when you get to the stats section, choose standard array or point buy. You can choose rolling, but know most DMs prefer rolled stats to be done under their supervision as an anti-cheating measure
echo kelp
You can link directly to a DnDBeyond character sheet here if it's been set to be publicly viewable
wheat crystal
If you made it with D&DBeyond they’ll have a share link in the top right section of your character page
cursive scroll
eternal cairn
im lazy so imma use the pre-sets
cursive scroll
i think thats what ya call a po po
They're a crim
wheat crystal
Seems fine to me!
cursive scroll
Chat, crim is short for criminal. I'm just using slang
eternal cairn
alr so what now? Do we look for a dm or study the gimmicks for the characters further?
exotic remnantBOT
harsh fjord
You can do both!
wheat crystal
The next step would be to develop a backstory for the character. Different DMs will prefer different lengths of backstory, but it can be done in as little as 3 sentences.
A good backstory will hit 3 key elements:
- Who your character is + personality
- How they got their skills/powers
- Why they’re out adventuring
cursive scroll
Oh
harsh fjord
Read some rules or watch some videos after you make a post or reply to other's posts. Some folks take time to reply.
cursive scroll
Mine was drove insane from little children plucking out his feathers I:
wheat crystal
It’s not completely necessary, but it’s helpful to give a character depth
cursive scroll
W backstory?
echo kelp
A backstory helps explain where your character comes from in the game world/setting, what they did before they became an adventurer, and then what helped push them into adventuring
wheat crystal
Before joining a game, i recommend a few additional things about writing a backstory:
- avoid specifics such as naming kingdoms, regions, magic items, etc. Your DM might not have these locations in their world, or have difficulty integrating them into it.
- Make sure your personality, bonds, flaws, and ideals are contributing to fun at the table. Ask yourself why a party would want to travel with your character, and adjust if necessary. A kleptomaniac rogue that steals w/o consideration of the consequences is a classical example of an incompatible behavior
(Also that isn’t to say you can’t have character flaws, just that they shouldn’t make other players frustrated out of character)
cursive scroll
Does the party have to all be on the same page? (All are evil, all are good. Etc)
echo kelp
D&D is designed to be a collaborative game - so it's usually best to play in a way that you're all working together.
wheat crystal
They don’t necessarily all have to be on the same page, but the assumption is that they would want to travel and work together even with differences
Being evil in a party of good characters or vice versa can be difficult because of that
echo kelp
I would also avoid any "backstabbing the party" stuff unless everyone playing has discussed it and set expectations and boundaries around it.
Again you're playing a game to have fun, not ruin friendships...
cursive scroll
Time to create the average medieval knight who charges into battle with a sword;)
Nevermind. Idk how to create a second character
I'm using the link to make them.
Not the actual app
lyric fjord
How does a game of dungeons and dragons end? Like does it end when Dungeonmaster say it’s over? Or is it over when all the characters die?
cursive scroll
How does a game of dungeons and dragons end? Like does it end when Dungeonmaster...
Good question..
Would anyone do a short practice game with me?
Idk how to play well
lyric fjord
I thought the game would continuously go on for days weeks months years decades, centuries eons till the end of time and space
echo kelp
I thought the game would continuously go on for days weeks months years decades,...
Campaigns can go on for years
There's one D&D game that's been running for close to 50 years now
lyric fjord
BRUH WHAT?
lyric fjord
There's one D&D game that's been running for close to 50 years now
I’m pretty sure everybody that was playing the game is already dead
echo kelp
I’m pretty sure everybody that was playing the game is already dead
Nah it's still going. Some of the original players kids are now playing in it.
sacred vessel
How does a game of dungeons and dragons end? Like does it end when Dungeonmaster...
Depends on the DM id say. Ex... our group got trapped due to a botched entangle spell and died in the cave they were trapped in. multiple sessions/campaigns later we found those characters with our new ones but it was a surprise all about the ability of story weaving.
dapper inlet
I’m making my first character, do I use XP or milestone? Or does it change with DM?
Okie dokie, I assume I could potentially find campaigns here?
…bard? Maybe?
I’m pretty sure
topaz garnet
are they what
exotic remnantBOT
grand marten
hi everybody I havent played in years and hoping to find an easy going group any suggestions on typicaly play as a paladin but i dont mind branching out im on mtst
exotic remnantBOT
hearty escarp
How do i play
Check out the above links. The Free Rules explain how the game works, but if you're completely new, I suggest starting with the introductory videos.
candid jolt
Im completely new i just made a dragonborn warlock just cause it sounds cool
Ok so find a campaign and join it and play with people got it
I wanna be a player it sounds fun
Oneshots?
Oh ok
So just go in and not come if you cant? But come if you can?
I wanna play dnd cause my friend showed me it and is playing with a friend of his
Ok so sign up get accepted and join got it
Its gonna be hard to find someone at my timezone tho
Ok got it
I know that cause as i said a friend from my class has a campaign with a different friend of his
But online? Idk how to find someone
Lemme check my timezone rq
Gmt+2 it says in google
Or utc+2 im not sure
Timezones are weird i can never find my timezone rn its 10:08 am so thats what i do know from my timezone
grand marten
oof its 1:09 here lol
candid jolt
oof its 1:09 here lol
Am or pm?
grand marten
am
candid jolt
Goddamn
candid jolt
oof its 1:09 here lol
Wait why are you awake this late? Imma also be awake this late if i could but isnt there school or work?
grand marten
lol job has a lot of travel time so i sleep on the way
i mean from what i understand this is somepeoples job
candid jolt
lol job has a lot of travel time so i sleep on the way
Oh ok
Im at school rn but at break
Im tryna find a game i can join so i can play with people at after school hours or something
wheat crystal
Using this server there’s #find-a-game for help finding a group
But if you want the best chance at finding a group then you should cast your net wide. Look within other D&D servers, online D&D or TTRPG communities, local Facebook groups, your local library, etc
candid jolt
Using this server there’s <#1070720656917938227> for help finding a group
I found something i think
Its called adventure on
fast linden
I'm new to dnd and I was wondering if I should buy the starter kit or essential kit
And does anyone know a good way to learn as I can't afford the players hand book or the dm's or monster manual 😅
candid jolt
And does anyone know a good way to learn as I can't afford the players hand book...
Im also new and have no idea about anything
hearty escarp
And does anyone know a good way to learn as I can't afford the players hand book...
The Free Rules get you quite far. They include all of the basics that you need to play dnd, including a small DM section.
fast linden
The [Free Rules](https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/free-rules) get you quite...
I personally can't learn something from a book I would need to be showed
hearty escarp
If you want to try it out with a small adventure, check out Peril in Pinebrook
hearty escarp
I personally can't learn something from a book I would need to be showed
Hmm, there are quite a few youtube videos that give an overview of the game.
exotic remnantBOT
fast linden
Ok I'll try that thanks
hearty escarp
Like the introductory videos linked above.
spiral gust
Hello
fast linden
Thanks, I'm kind of panicking as I've been invited to a game by this weekend
grand marten
bwhahahahaha soon comes the first game then comes the dice addiction
hearty escarp
Here's a secret: you only need one set of dice
gets pilloried
grand marten
🤣
my friend i have like six dice sets heck my wife has dice lol
so do u roll one d8 and multiply or do u roll it individualy for each d8 your supposed to roll? legit question
wooden brook
hello
hearty escarp
so do u roll one d8 and multiply or do u roll it individualy for each d8 your su...
I suppose you'd multiply for speed in the moment, but I have also done prerolls to prepare for my turn.
grand marten
okay figured id check cause a few abilitys say roll like 6d8s for damage plus 2d4 if the target is evil and plus 2d6 if target is undead or abjeration
hearty escarp
Look, I'm a hypocrite. I may have said you only need one set of dice because that's technically true, but having more definitely helps as soon as the levels go above 3. 
grand marten
lol got it
daring tundra
Hi
hollow trench
@lyric fjord saw your message in #merch-and-dice message
There are seven types of dice due to different spells/effects/etc requiring different types of damage. Im certain there’s a nerd around here somewhere that knows precisely why but my knowledge stops at “its how this particular TTRPG works”
DnD is a Table Top Role Playing game ( TTRPG) and its kinda the industry standard for a reason- it works. Well balanced overall and people love it (sorry btw if im over-explaining idk your knowledge level so im just explaining the bits I wish people had told me)
Anyway the dice. Its very helpful as a DM to be able to vary the amount if damage a creature can do. For example i wouldn’t want a level one party to potentially take 20 damage all at once. If i only had a D20 to roll for damage that would be bad. The long story short is they balance game play and all that jazz. You can look at other TTRPGs as well to see the variance (but DnD supremacy~)
trail lily
New to dnd and think I might be ready to play after much research. Haven’t figured out how to get into an online game yet .
candid jolt
New to dnd and think I might be ready to play after much research. Haven’t figu...
I havent really researched i just started today
trail lily
I haven’t used discord that much which may be why I’m not figuring out how to get into a game
candid jolt
I haven’t used discord that much which may be why I’m not figuring out how to ge...
Oh ok
Try #find-a-game channel
I been using discord every day for years now
trail lily
Thanks. I have looked at it a little. I guess I need to stay on that channel
candid jolt
Thanks. I have looked at it a little. I guess I need to stay on that channel
Ye you need to click the button of searching for dm if you wanna be dm and searching for players if you wanna be a player and searching for a community for a community
trail lily
👍
lyric fjord
can anyone help me and my friend to play dnd cuz like we have literally 0 knowledge of the game
smoky adder
Welcome! There’s some handy links here to get you started:
exotic remnantBOT
smoky adder
But if you’ve got any specific questions, fire away!
lyric fjord
But if you’ve got any specific questions, fire away!
yes, can 2 players play the game?
or do we need to find more humans
dire wyvern
we need more right
lyric fjord
ig idk
dire wyvern
can we use ai
lyric fjord
yes can ai be the dungeon master
dire wyvern
chatgpt as dungeon master
main fulcrum
I wouldn't recommend it, though it might technically be possible
timid locust
Most folks here would highly recommend you don't use AI for DnD.
That being said, DnD is a game traditionally played with around 5 people: one being the dungeon master, and three to five being the players.
Is it possible for just two people to play? Sure, but it's not easy to make work, so it isn't usually recommended for new players.
lyric fjord
so what do we do? we r just two players and DESPERATE.LY want to play
true shard
Find a group
lyric fjord
where
dire wyvern
they all busy with exam
lyric fjord
are yall available?
lyric fjord
they all busy with exam
real
timid locust
I would recommend first taking time to learn the rules. DnD isn't usually a game where you can just hop in and play - it tends to take days or even weeks is preparation to get started.
dire wyvern
how many rules is it and can i speed run it '
true shard
It's not really something quantifiable right at this moment but there's the basic rules that I'd recommend you to study
ornate kiln
you can play with two people but the game really isnt made for it.
candid jolt
Hi
candid jolt
how many rules is it and can i speed run it '
I do not think you can speedrun dnd
dire wyvern
I do not think you can speedrun dnd
i meant like the rules
lyric fjord
I do not think you can speedrun dnd
watch me
lyric fjord
jkjk
candid jolt
Lol
ornate kiln
you dont need to read all the free rules but the first chapters should be read, to get an idea how the game works
lyric fjord
where is first chapter?
ornate kiln
exotic remnantBOT
lyric fjord
THERE IS A BOOK?.
timid locust
Several, actually
ornate kiln
table top role playing games are often rather complex things, trying to account for a lot of different situations and character fantasies
simple elbow
I still knew so this might be a bit of a silly question but can you okay as a goblin in the game? Because I tried making a character sheet on dnd beyond and roll20 and neither of them have a goblin option
dire wyvern
table top role playing games are often rather complex things, trying to account ...
ohhh okayy
timid locust
I still knew so this might be a bit of a silly question but can you okay as a go...
Goblin is an option, yes, but it's not a free option.
true shard
I still knew so this might be a bit of a silly question but can you okay as a go...
You can but they're in a seperate chapter from the free basic rules
So you don't have access to them at this time
timid locust
It's part of a supplement that you'd need to purchase before you had access to it.
hasty locust
Incoming rant: I think my biggest gripes with modern D&D is that there are so many spots left purposefully vague and all of these "just ask your DM" comments and then when I ask the DM, they don't know or haven't decided or just straight up ignore me. I feel like video games have a certainty about answers, because otherwise the game doesn't work, and D&D lacks that consistency.
I play at 3 (a few weeks ago 4) tables at the moment, after not playing since the mid-1990's, and each table does things pretty differently
For example, one table I sit at has rewards per game in the thousands of gold pieces; another table I sit at has me at a total of 140gp total after playing for close to a full year now. Both campaigns have characters of roughly the same level (the first campaign, we're 8th level, the second campaign I referenced, we're all 7th level). Because there is so little cash in the second campaign, I can't afford to even cast some basic spells, for example Revivify, so there has been multiple deaths at the table with no way of bringing people back.
timid locust
I apologize, but this channel is for new players to ask questions about how the game works. Perhaps this is better suited to #dnd-discussion ?
hasty locust
ok that's fair, my apologies, had to rant because I still consider myself a fairly new player
smoky adder
yes, can 2 players play the game?
This site has some helpful tips for two-player games:
https://dndduet.com/
carmine shuttle
so what do we do? we r just two players and DESPERATE.LY want to play
In the Essentials Kit box (or, if you prefer to buy things digitally, in the Dragon of Icespire Peak adventure), there are rules for a GM, one "full" PC, and one "sidekick" character, who's a sort of partial character. Not a full PC stat block, but enough to take the burden of action economny off.
fast linden
Should I buy the starter kit or the essential kit as I am completely new
steel pebble
Should I buy the starter kit or the essential kit as I am completely new
personally when i first played i used dragons of stormwreck isle
exotic remnantBOT
No tag new found.
fast linden
I was thinking that but everyone online says to get the essential kit instead as it has more rules and more stuff
steel pebble
oh possibly
exotic remnantBOT
steel pebble
i mean its a good idea. plenty to wrap your head around so essential kit is probably good way to go
fast linden
For some reason it says its cheaper than the starter kit but has more stuff 😂
steel pebble
fast linden
<a:HUH:1246403086285672508>
Real
steel pebble
its good. i do own both. i used stormwreck isle to introduce myself to DM and my friends to playing
now we are currently running tyranny of dragons
fast linden
Cool I wish I had friends who like it they just call me nerds
steel pebble
mine did to
until i forced them to sit down with me and try it. now every week they badger me to run a session lmao
carmine shuttle
OK... so at first, there's no need to buy anything. You can play with just the free basic rules (linked in the bot post above).
In addition, ....
?tag claim
exotic remnantBOT
No tag claim found.
fast linden
OK... so at first, there's no *need* to buy anything. You can play with just the...
True but what about dice
carmine shuttle
True but what about dice
Plenty of digital dice options available.
fast linden
Plenty of digital dice options available.
I know there are online but it's not the same
@exotic remnant just gimme my money
fast linden
Plenty of digital dice options available.
Plus wouldn't it get annoying if you had to keep switching tabs to play online between your character dice game notes to mutch
hearty escarp
You could have the "dice tray" on your phone or a different screen.
carmine shuttle
Not disagreeing with that, because the tactile part is one of the things I really like. So, given all that, Amazon has had a bundle which has included both the Starter Set and the Essentials Kit for roughly the price of one of them. The current Starter adventure (Dragons of Stormwreck Isle) has better structure and advice for a new GM, but is only likely to last you 3-4 sessions. the adventure in the Essentials Kit is more of a sandbox, and the GM advice (in my opinion) isn't as clear for rookies. But, it includes (optional) rules for a sidekick character to accompany a party of 1-2 PCs, and some handouts that could be useful. Each box has 4 pregeneraged PCs, a slimmed-down rulebook, a set of dice, and a poster map.
Somebody linked the bundle last week.
fast linden
You could have the "dice tray" on your phone or a different screen.
True but physical stuff is better
hearty escarp
Sure. But that wasn't the point. The point was that you don't "need" it.
ivory yacht
I made a post for any newcomers 😁
fast linden
Where
copper grotto
hello everyone
oak nimbus
hi
placid kestrel
hi
cursive swallow
Hi. Is there a DM that would be open to helping me (newbie DM) with some magic items. I just need some pointers i feel
harsh fjord
You probably want #dm-discussion or possibly #homebrew!
charred crane
What's the difference between the rogue's Sneak Attack and an attack while being hidden
main fulcrum
The rogue gets extra damage for sneak attack and has several ways to trigger it
An attack while hidden will often qualify for sneak attack, but it doesn't get extra damage automatically
charred crane
I see. So basically anyone can do a sneak attack but only rogue's get extra damage when they sneak attack?
main fulcrum
I would recommend not using the term for anyone except rogues since you'll cause confusion
But essentially yes
charred crane
I would recommend not using the term for anyone except rogues since you'll cause...
Oh alright
charred crane
But essentially yes
Thankss!
pallid vessel
how do i play
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pallid vessel
crazy
short marsh
The rule books is often helpful but if you wanna learn by playing looking for new player/learn how to games.
I may see if o get more interest here with the sunless citidel
carmine shuttle
crazy
Do not feel you need to know the entirety of the free rules to start out. Chapter 1 (the bare-bones basics of how to play) and chapter 2 (about how to make a character) are usually enough to get you started.
pallid vessel
Do not feel you need to know the entirety of the free rules to start out. Chapte...
i made a character(complex but its entertaining) and im trying to find a game, ill try to read the basics but im better at catching on stuff on the go
ruby moth
i made a character(complex but its entertaining) and im trying to find a game, i...
Played my first game earlier, wasn't that hard
Then again my DM knows what he's doing
pallid vessel
Played my first game earlier, wasn't that hard
then im good
pallid vessel
Then again my DM knows what he's doing
i have yet to find one
ruby moth
then im good
More than likely. What class you going for?
I went with a grab build (pfp inspired) barb
pallid vessel
More than likely. What class you going for?
fighter(i have a monkey brain)
ruby moth
fighter(i have a monkey brain)
Nice
pallid vessel
i like roleplaying so i jst went with traits of a fighter and a little wisdom since i like saying wise stuff
covert plover
What are limits to character creation? Can I make a character that doesn’t have any special class or race and make them really fast lore wise?
fresh fable
No you have to make a character using the rules
short marsh
What are limits to character creation? Can I make a character that doesn’t have ...
No gms will normally point you towards the phb for races and any other supumente they have besides dex is only good if you have slnthing to add it for your armor class you can have a 20 dex and still get smacked
lyric fjord
So do you make up your own adventure or do you have to read one from a script?
harsh fjord
You can do either, or both if you find a way to smush 'em together!
short marsh
So do you make up your own adventure or do you have to read one from a script?
Every gm is different. Some make thier own worlds and people like me use a module form word
Wotc
covert plover
Can I make my own race?
harsh fjord
In theory, but whether the DM allows it is another story.
short marsh
Can I make my own race?
Homebrew? Depends on the dm. 99% of the time you’ll flat out be told no you can’t play as the flash
harsh fjord
If you haven't played the game, you should probably steer away from homemade content. If you don't understand the engine, trying to mod it will likely not end well.
harsh fjord
The rules tell you the options available. Going outside that is really dependent on the DM.
You can re-flavor features and abilities, of course, but you can't change mechanics that way.
lyric fjord
Hello is there anyone making a campaign if so can I join?
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mystic flume
Hello everyone!
echo kelp
Welcome!
If you are new to D&D, we'd recommend checking out #learn-to-play and the pinned messages here in the channel.
mystic flume
I already kind of know how to play, I know a few, like, small things. But I don't know everything, so thanks!
🙂
echo kelp
If you have any specific questions, feel free to ask.
We unfortunately don't have bandwidth/time to teach people D&D one on one but if you read through the free basic rules and run across something that you have questions on, feel free to ask!
solemn perch
Does someone have eny tips for a new DM
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No tag newdm found.
main fulcrum
?tag dm
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No tag dm found.
main fulcrum
?newdm
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short marsh
Does someone have eny tips for a new DM
Depends are you running a game or looking for recommendations for a game to run?
crude tundra
Anyone wanna play
short marsh
Honestly my picks for first time gms would be
-Sunless citidel from tales from the yawning portal.
-lost mines of phandelver
crude tundra
dont wanna be dm just wanna play
solemn perch
I am thinking about dming a game but i have never been one
crude tundra
I am thinking about dming a game but i have never been one
same
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short marsh
I am thinking about dming a game but i have never been one
Try running sunless then as it lays allot out for you
Please refer to the lfg/lfdm threads this isn’t a place for that
My tips is
-relax
-make sure things don’t fly to far off the cliff
-don’t attempt kill your players for shits and giggles
-have fun make funny voices
Also the starter adventures are good starting points. I think frozen socks is free on roll-20 and you have what you need to start it. So long you have a the monster Manuel and the dmg. And know the game enough just go for it.
While not far myself and still new to gming my current game has been a huge learning experience for me.
Then again I was dumb enough to start curse of Strahd as my first xD
echo kelp
Please note it is against server rules and is off-topic to solicit/organize games outside of our Looking for Game channels - see #find-a-game to learn how to use those channels.
lament panther
Hi, tonight my friends and I are going to play the Lego DND set, it would be everyone's first time playing and I'll be the DM, and we want to play using the rules. Does anyone have the stats of the enemies and items that appear in the set?
smoky adder
You can find that here:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/claim/dice/lego
lament panther
I have the pdf but it lacks information and stads of objects, weapons, enemies, etc, And I guess I could look it up one by one in the books but I wanted to know if anyone had the information to save me the trouble.
smoky adder
The rest can all be found here in the Basic Rules, I believe:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/basic-rules-2014
lofty quail
Hi
fathom charm
Hello guys
lofty quail
Hello guys
What's up
fathom charm
Wsg !
I was just guessing how to use my inventory stuff. I took 2 things as my weapons a sickle and a revolver for my character.
I cannot use them in my inventory why is that so?
echo kelp
Are you using DnDBeyond? Make sure to cick the square to fill it in to set the item as equipped.
fathom charm
Yes
fathom charm
Are you using DnDBeyond? Make sure to cick the square to fill it in to set the i...
Wdym?
echo kelp
Are you using the website or mobile application?
uncut sable
are there any apps that let you play DnD without having to physically located together?
echo kelp
?tag new online
fathom charm
Oh thank you. Got it. Yes i didn’t selected the items in my backpack.
Thank you
fathom charm
?tag new online
Thanks
fathom charm
are there any apps that let you play DnD without having to physically located to...
I was thinking abt it too!
More to that is there anything where u don’t need people to play with you?
I hate waiting for people
echo kelp
are there any apps that let you play DnD without having to physically located to...
Yes. DnDBeyond can provide digital character sheets and Avrae, a Discord bot, can connect your sheets so that when you roll on DnDBeyond it displays the results into a chat channel inside Discord (Avrae can do more than that but for many folks, all they need is a shared dice rolling space).
Also many groups use what's called a Virtual Tabletop that provides a space to show maps and tokens and shared dice/chat area.
An example of a Virtual Tabletop is something like Roll20 or Owlbear.rodeo, or Foundry VTT.
echo kelp
I hate waiting for people
Then look at folks looking for players ( #looking-for-players) or other D&D servers ( #looking-for-community ) as they may have a game/group just needing one more player... 😉
short marsh
I would like some advice on playing paladin better so I don’t get downed as much. I mainly use my slots for smite. Barely using it unless I’m using find steed
echo kelp
Folks in #character-discussion may have some suggestions. But I'd also look at the Shield of Faith spell, improving your armor class, and upping your constitution (increases Hit Points)
autumn comet
Hey everyone, just got into DnD after playing baldurs gate and I have to ask, is it similar to the real experience of DnD or is it a way more simplified version?
echo kelp
It's a computer video game version inspired by D&D 5th Edition
short marsh
Hey everyone, just got into DnD after playing baldurs gate and I have to ask, is...
D&d is way different from a video game
echo kelp
?tag new bg3
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autumn comet
D&d is way different from a video game
I know obviously lol, just wanted to know if the rules and general mechanics are the same
autumn comet
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That was indeed very helpful, thanks
short marsh
I know obviously lol, just wanted to know if the rules and general mechanics are...
Sort of bg3 isn’t on a grid and you have real humans kn the other side.
You need to word everything yourself. As far as mechanics go yes similar but not 100%
lavish pendant
Hello, I'm new here
short marsh
Yo
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lavish pendant
Roll-20 is also a good place to look to just look for begining friendly games
Roll-20? What is that?
short marsh
Roll-20? What is that?
It’s a site where allot of online games are hosted they have d&d pathfinder and other systems to
lavish pendant
It’s a site where allot of online games are hosted they have d&d pathfinder and ...
And how would I find game there?
How would I find games there?
short marsh
^
I may offer sunless and maybe lost mines sometime next month rn I need to decide to extend my current curse of Strahd game length or not and focus on dming 1 and playing in 2 games (one is close to ending)
trail lily
What does homebrew campaign mean please?
dusk heron
What does homebrew campaign mean please?
I think i remember a homebrew campaign is like a custom campaign?
trail lily
I think i remember a homebrew campaign is like a custom campaign?
Thanks
short marsh
What does homebrew campaign mean please?
Content maide either by a 3red party, or by the dm weather or not its a campang, a setting or a system or class its custom content for people
dusk heron
Man i can't find any game to join because i'm not 18
trail lily
Content maide either by a 3red party, or by the dm weather or not its a campang,...
Thanks
short marsh
Man i can't find any game to join because i'm not 18
youll find a game eventally Besure your looking on roll-20 as well or start playing (though 99% of game son there are paid.)
dusk heron
youll find a game eventally Besure your looking on roll-20 as well or start play...
One problem its harder to use roll-20 on mobile
short marsh
Yeah....You cant use roll-20 on moble you need a pc to at lest mak a sheet and move a token :/
dusk heron
Yeah....You cant use roll-20 on moble you need a pc to at lest mak a sheet and m...
I don't know if the ipad works because i haven't tried it
short marsh
It might work I havent tired using my tablit because I want to try inperson games with vtt
But you can use your sheet roll 20 does have a moble app for that
dusk heron
But you can use your sheet roll 20 does have a moble app for that
Uhh yeah but the app is unavailable to my cellphone
autumn comet
I think it's not an app
dusk heron
I think it's not an app
No it is i literally check it
autumn comet
Fr? I've only seen it on browser form
dusk heron
Fr? I've only seen it on browser form
Can i post pictures here?
Because i can't put it here
autumn comet
Nah only in certain channels and I don't know where
edgy onyx
I found a roll20 app, but it seems to only be for the character sheets, not the whole vtt
autumn comet
But if you're talking about the roll 20 character sheets app yeah, I know this one
autumn comet
I found a roll20 app, but it seems to only be for the character sheets, not the ...
Just what I was about to say lol
edgy onyx
I think a friend used it in one of my games actually. They could roll stuff with it, but could only move their token and see the map on their laptop
dusk heron
I found a roll20 app, but it seems to only be for the character sheets, not the ...
Yeah that's the only thing i found aside from dnd beyond
Imgur?
elder kraken
Does anyone know of groups in north east Alabama? I am looking for a in person group.
short marsh
I found a roll20 app, but it seems to only be for the character sheets, not the ...
yeah
elder kraken
Thanks
dusk heron
What is theater of mind??
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simple elbow
Really stupid question but what die do we roll for none damage spells 🤔 like mending or minor illusion