#dnd-newcomers

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timid locust
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The usual recommendation is to make a practice character so that you can get used to the process of making a character before you find a game. If the DM ends up liking your practice character, then great! You can play that one! But be prepared to change it up if they're not a good fit for whichever game you end up playing.

craggy hemlock
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Alright

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Where can I put screenshots?

echo kelp
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We don't really provide that - use a reputable file/image sharing service (like imagur) and link to an image that way.
Make sure to follow the server rules and describe the link when sharing.

craggy hemlock
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"In the Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) fantasy role-playing game, alignment is a categorization of the ethical and moral perspective of player characters, non-player characters, and creatures."

Alright, i'm kinda confused of alignments

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what's the difference between chaotic good and chaotic evil

carmine shuttle
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They're best used descriptively rather than prescriptively, and are even better ignored.

craggy hemlock
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that decisions are irrational, but for the good cause? or bad cause

carmine shuttle
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(I'm only a LITTLE opinioninated on that front.)

shut dagger
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A lawful evil character for example might have a rule that he only kills people that have slighted him

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The action of killing people is still, evil, but he follows his own code so he is lawful

craggy hemlock
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So chaotic does whenever he likes? Then what about Neutral (between lawful and chaotic)

shut dagger
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But as Jeff said, you dont choose your alignment and act like that, you act like something and that is your alignment

craggy hemlock
carmine shuttle
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I think of Alignment as being the appendix of the D&D body - it's useless, but we can't seem to get rid of it without surgery either.

shut dagger
carmine shuttle
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Maybe John Wick for Lawful Evil, if you insist on using alignments?

solemn light
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I like to think of it as:
Good: Put others before self, even at cost of self.
Evil: Put self before others, even at cost of others.
Neutral: Help others, but not at cost of self. / Help oneself, but not at cost of others.

Law: Society before individual, strict guidelines.
Chaos: Individual before society, subjective morality.
Neutral: Neither extreme- do not harm society for the individual, nor the individual for society. Guidelines should be followed, but exceptions can occur.

echo kelp
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In D&D evil is often more about "focussed on yourself above all others" then "burn the orphanage down just because"

craggy hemlock
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alright

hoary current
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Is this how advantage and disadvantage works? If a rogue attacks from behind a tree with a bow. The player would roll a 2nd d20 for advantage for the sneak attack ability and use the highest number on the 2nd die and not add proficiency or ability mods, and then roll 1d6 +dex/str and 1d6?

And if a character is blinded, they would roll 2nd d20 for disadvantage use the lower number on the 2nd roll and not add any mods?

shut dagger
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Mods dont change

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Advantage and Disadvantage just mean you roll a second d20 and take the highest/lowest of the 2

shut dagger
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And the damage you said would be Weapon die damage + attribute damage bonus (str for melee weapons, dex for melee weapons with finesse or ranged weapons) and then add sneak attack damage if you achieved said conditions

ornate kiln
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though of course there are other ways to get advantage or sneak attack even without advantage

craggy hemlock
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For the avatar, is it important? and if yes, do I have to make a new one myself? or I can look at the internet for one (choices from D&D character builder idk if are good)

shut dagger
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It is not inherently important, remember that it its core D&D is a pen and paper game, and pen and paper doesnt have avatars

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people tend to like pictures of characters though

craggy hemlock
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and are there limitations? or I can use random img from internet?

harsh fjord
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Up to the table, really.

shut dagger
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idk, depends on whatever online tool you are using

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its not a D&D thing at this point

craggy hemlock
shut dagger
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its a beyond or roll20 or whatever else

craggy hemlock
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I see

carmine shuttle
oak nimbus
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is there a list someone that tells what i can craft with Tinker's Tools?

hearty escarp
hasty wolf
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is druid a good class for a new player to play?

shut dagger
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yes

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(this answer is true for every class)

hasty wolf
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follow up question: how do I roleplay a druid well besides liking animals and plants and stuff

unkempt steeple
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hey people!

exotic remnantBOT
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Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

  • Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
  • Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
crimson oxide
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does anyone know how to play Artificer? i’ve always wanted to play it but i have no idea how to

lyric fjord
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artificer is definitely the versatile class, what were you wanting to do

crimson oxide
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i’m not really sure, because i can’t find anything on the main dnd website and you have to pay to get the role i think

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Artillerist maybe?

white mantle
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Is warlock good for a starting player

plucky ridge
plucky ridge
white mantle
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Alr thanks, another question bc I didn't see it addressed in the player handbook can eldritch invocations be replaced and changed or are they set in stone the moment I choose them

plucky ridge
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You can replace one when you level up

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Per rules as written

hasty wolf
plucky ridge
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Happy to help

white mantle
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Ty sorry I probably skimmed over it

tidal flax
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what is a 5e and homebrew campaign

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oh ok

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So what is the current edition 2024

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ok

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oh ok

toxic saffron
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Is there a place where I can fill out a completely blanket character sheet? One that isn't behind pay walls, I have a homebrew character and I want to fill it out by my own hand

echo kelp
toxic saffron
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Thank you!
Btw how has the 2024 sheet been? Compared to the 2014 one?

echo kelp
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Yeah it's pretty much the same - some layour reorganization and I think 1 or two things are renamed. But nothing significantly changed.

dreamy lagoon
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02_IMINNOCENT I’m new to dnd.. I really need to learn how rolls work, specific dos and don’t, basically basics.

cyan ravine
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Hello Everyone New Player just Beginning Looking for Groups to play

exotic remnantBOT
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Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

  • Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
  • Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
short marsh
slender iris
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Hey is there any server here where I could find some advice on turning my homebrew world (originally a writing project) into a dnd world/campaign? like translating gods, races, all that stuff into dnd or a tprg, I’d love to know how others went about all that if there’s a place here to ask. I’ve only ever been a player, so I might be getting ahead of myself anyway and I should just run a regular game first

wheat crystal
slender iris
dim radish
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My DM is making a one shot and each player can bring 1 rare or lower magic item. Any suggestions on funny/op rare magic items?

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I used bag of beans before but I'm looking to try some other items out

edgy onyx
dim radish
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oh sorry about that, I'll post my question there

lyric fjord
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hello me and my friend are completely new to dnd are any dm's willing to do a game with us

crimson oxide
lyric fjord
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alr

agile hedge
edgy onyx
agile hedge
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thank you!!

fallow ocean
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Hello 🙂

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Where is a good place to start learning please? I watched some DnD streams on twitch a couple of years ago and really wanted to learn but had some health issues so didnt ever have time but now i have time and would like to learn 🙂

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fallow ocean
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ah thank you 🙂

sullen silo
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as someone whos also learning, baldurs gate 3 helped me understand combat a bit better although its still different from a tabletop, and also just watching anything about dnd on youtube. even the weird shorts that u dont understand cause u eventually will.

fallow ocean
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oh i heard something about this game 🤔

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even if i know nothing its worth getting to try?

echo kelp
fallow ocean
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thanks!

sullen silo
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i mean its for sure a fun game i got it before i started actually learning more about the tabletop

elfin ember
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Definitely, I knew nothing too before trying out baldurs gate

sullen silo
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people who dont even play dnd like it so its worth a try

fallow ocean
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okay ill look at that too thanks for the help!

echo kelp
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Be aware there may be spoilers!

sullen silo
sullen silo
fallow ocean
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thanks and true 🙂

tight belfry
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hi im new

lyric fjord
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welcome!

tight belfry
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i havent played dnd before 😦

foggy quarry
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The walk is easier than the talk is my point

tight belfry
foggy quarry
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Do you have DnD Beyond?

exotic remnantBOT
tight belfry
finite yew
wild onyx
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The introductory videos above can help.

sullen silo
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ive been learning alot online but im honestly just waiting to get the books so i can read them a few times. seems like the truly best way to learn to me atleast. just HATE the pricetag.

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plus its a source thats always there so they are useful always just...once again. the price.

wild onyx
sullen silo
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yeah ive got that in my tabs right now actually ive been reading on those a bit and i got a starter set that came with a smaller rulebook aswell so ive got a bit of info so far

foggy quarry
foggy quarry
sullen silo
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what source do you use to get everything thats in the books?

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i aim to learn as much as i can

foggy quarry
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So, look, if you're a newcomer to the game, you don't need to buy everything. Start with what's given for free and then invest later if you choose

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Learn the basic classes and what they do

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Do you like to just hit your enemies and do high damage?
Or do you like to cast debuffs or support spells?

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Would you like to shoot a gun from far away? Or ride a beast/dragon into battle?

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How do you like to fight?

sullen silo
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ive been learning about the spellcasting classes a bit since they intrigue me most to be fair ive been looking into some different stuff a bit. i will say i dont like how little health wizards get.

foggy quarry
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Wizards are glass cannons yes, high damage and debuffs but don't take hits very well

sullen silo
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for sure, i mean its easy to keep distance of course, but its not always an option.

foggy quarry
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That's why you have a party to balance out strengths and weaknesses

sullen silo
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for sure, so id say im mainly into all the spellcasting classes and i like fighters and barbarians a bit so i guess itd depend on my character or the campaign really.

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they are a bit more fun when it comes to getting right up in the fight

foggy quarry
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Absolutely. Melee classes don't have much variety, but they do what they do very well.
Spellcasters have a lot of variety but not a crazy amount of damage

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There is also multiclassing, but that's a whole other can of worms

sullen silo
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yeah i know kind of how it works from bg3 i did wizard and sorcerer but i know theres so much more u can do in actual dnd so i know nothing so far really lol im pretty sure u can be a wizard, fighter, sorcerer. as long as its okay with the dm lol.

wheat crystal
sullen silo
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thats actually the next one i was gonna check out i dont really know much about it yet but it sounds good

half fox
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How does preparing a spell work?

sullen silo
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from what i know u take it from ur spellbook and equip it into a spell slot but idk how it works in actual dnd

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same concept different way maybe

lyric fjord
sullen silo
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u can only do it before battle though right?

lyric fjord
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at the start of every day

half fox
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Yeah, but how many spells can you prepare?

sullen silo
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ah gotcha so before u go out

lyric fjord
wheat crystal
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Depends on your class. Your class page should tell you how many spells you can prepare under the Spellcasting section

half fox
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Cool, and the prepped spells r the only ones you can use for the day, right?

lyric fjord
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yeah

sullen silo
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unless u have scrolls right?

lyric fjord
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yeah magic items and stuff are exceptions ofc but using slots its only spells youve learned/prepared

sullen silo
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gotcha

half fox
lyric fjord
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cantrips are always learned rather than prepared but yeah

half fox
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So, still need to be prepped?

wheat crystal
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You always have them available, you don’t prep them.

half fox
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Oh, thnx

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Appreciated

sullen silo
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u can also get additional cantrips from certain weapons and items and clothing i think

wheat crystal
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Certain features can give you additional cantrips yes, including some from magic items

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I wouldn’t dive into those yet, however, since DMs generally adjudicate what magic items will appear in the campaign

sullen silo
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yeah some things are just flatout not allowed due to nukes and many other otherworldly things lol

wheat crystal
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Nukes are not a D&D item, thankfully 😅

sullen silo
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well really i mean the people that use spells the way they are written, and sometimes the way they are written allows them to technically do gamebreaking stuff. as long as the dm either allows it, or cant find a way to say "well thats not possible because of this".

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like opening a portal to the sun or something crazy like that lol

wheat crystal
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Most broken combos actually aren’t allowed by the rules or aren’t nearly as effective as advertised. It’s quite a problem in D&D media space, unfortunately.

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But that’s just the nature of sensationalism

sullen silo
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i see, i mean thats something to be expected with a game where u can do literally anything i guess.

wheat crystal
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The most common “exploits” are usually from people trying to make D&D into things it’s not, such as a physics simulator (I.e. Peasant Railgun). Ideally there’s an unstated social contract that everyone at the table is playing with a good faith understanding of the rules, and is invested in each other’s fun

sullen silo
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yeah thats why im trying to learn so much and also u have to remember that its not just a game per say i mean it is but theres other people trying to enjoy it aswell and u dont really wanna do anything that can drastically impact the fun or the story for anyone

lyric fjord
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yeah using strong combos and stuff is fine but make sure your table is okay with it (and that its not just some guy on youtube intentionally misreading the rules for views)

violet prawn
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How do i find a content sharing campaign

sullen silo
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for sure thats actually why i want the books so i can be like "huh, let me read that myself real quick" lol. that and i learn better when i have a goal of finishing something and that would be the books lol. but im learning as much as i can with the free sources and the book i got in my starter set.

wheat crystal
woven vault
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Hi i hope this is the right channel to ask this in. I am currently making my first dnd character and for their background i wanted to choose Far Traveller, but i don't seem to be able to find it in the players handbook 5e. Is it still okay for me to use it after reading about it on the internet?

echo kelp
grim forum
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So I’ve got notes and a basic character sheet from the games I’ve played in person, but I’m wondering if anyone has any suggestions where to find pdf Books to source my info from untill I buy actual hardbacks

wheat crystal
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That’d likely be piracy unless you’ve bought the books digitally from DDB or a partnered site like roll 20.

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If you want to access certain content online I suggest asking your fellow party members or DM to see if they have the content you need and a master tier DDB subscription so they can share their content with you. For physical books I suggest checking your local library, or even gaming cafe

timid vector
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One option you might try is your local library.

elder pewter
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I made my first character ^^

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Warlock tiefling western style gambler with a revolver

wheat crystal
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Congrats!

rotund temple
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I just got a players handbook, the starter set from dnd Beyond and the essentials kit from dnd beyond. I'm curious if I need anything else to be a DM for Dragon of Icespire peak from the essentials kit.

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So i dont need to buy the DM's guide, I don't want to spend too much mney

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*money

ornate kiln
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the free rules have a lot of the essential DM stuff

rotund temple
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Ok thanks for the help

timid vector
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The point of the Essentials/Starter sets are you teach you how to play. All you need to know are in the box.

void needle
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Ngl I’ve really been thinking about getting into DnD but idk if I’m viewing the game the right way. I’m more so viewing it as “we’re trying to tell a story, build depth and plot to the characters rather than going through the game trying to find the boss.”

ornate kiln
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not everyone plays the same way. both are legit playstyles that many people have

void needle
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That’s good, I was originally thinking I just didn’t process the game the right way 😭

shut dagger
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D&D is a set of rules to allow you to do certain actions, how you interpret and interact with those rules is 100% up to you

naive jungle
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I can not wait to roll critical 20’s and win every battle… for glory ! For victory ! For dnd !

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hearty obsidian
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my friend called me for a game recently, i arrived kinda late (shes gon introduce me next session i think) and im legit so confused how everything works, it feels like a whole new universe and im pretty sure i got a lil bit smarter while doing my character file w her lol

vague spindle
thorn slate
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Does anyone know how i can find local campaigns? I've never played dnd before but I've always wanted to, I just have no clue how to find people that play it

shut dagger
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Local game stores are a great first stop

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Book stores and clubs that play D&D can also exist

thorn slate
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Oh there aren't any game stores in the cities near me, il check for any book stores or clubs tho, thanks!

carmine shuttle
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Social media, too - my last home group get assembled via Next Door

harsh fjord
void needle
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What’s it like playing as like a mage in DnD? If it’s somewhat similar to Baldurs I might just have to endure, Baldurs had me using 3 moves then never again until I could long rest

shut dagger
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Spellcasters in D&D do indeed still use spell slots

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Each to different extents and specifics, but D&D is a game of managing limited resources

edgy onyx
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Pretty similar mechanically, yep! You've got your leveled spells with limited uses via using spell slots, but you also have cantrips that you can cast whenever (Though baldur's gate should also have those I guess). But also depending on your class or other features, you might also have free use of specific spells, like through warlock's invocations!
It's a balance between having a lot of power and utility, and managing your resources (spell slots) for when you need it, while also being less useful in a direct physical combat

You start off with kinda limited number of spell slots at lower levels, sure, but pretty soon you start getting enough to last until the long rest, as long as you're not just spamming them 😛

slate pagoda
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Greetings fellow travellers...stay a while and listen!

raven tangle
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Hey I usually play spell casters and are trying a monk in my new campaign any tips?

echo kelp
raven tangle
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Ok

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Thx

white plank
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I'm new how do I find a dongeon master?

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I'm not skilled enough to be my own

shut dagger
cerulean kayak
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Hi someone said to check out this channel because I asked if I was allowed to play as a cat with a class. Two people said I could but the person who sent me here said I might have to be a druid and take the form of a cat. They weren't too sure if what I wanted was allowed. Sorry if this sounds unclear or a little too sporadic

shut dagger
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Cat isnt a race in 5e, the closest would be tabaxi, which is a cat humanoid. You could shapeshift into a cat as a druid, but you would effectively be a normal cat when you do, though bigger cats like Lions or Tigers could be effective in combat. To actually play as a cat would require homebrew, and would probably fit better in a homebrew setting.

white mantle
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Only took hours of bumbling around in the begainers handbook and 3 youtube vidoes but I've finally made my first character sheet🙏🙏

sullen silo
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honestly, continue to learn to do it yourself yes, but chatgpt is really useful for that stuff. then u can tweak it as u want. just gotta make sure the dumb thing follows the proper rules for the edition your playing and all that jazz.

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ive made a couple just for fun and learning with it

hybrid burrow
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hello im quite new to dnd but ive played once not understanding the rules. but i just wanted to say hello lol

regal schooner
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Hiii im rlly new to d&d and have recently started doing some research on playing the game! Im in the process of making my own character so if anyone would have some advice or help i'd reaaaaaalllyy appreciate that thank youu!! And also hiii

lyric fjord
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welcome new member

velvet jetty
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Hi welcome.

lyric fjord
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hello there

strong sigil
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Hey all, just joined the Discord. New to D&D (think I’ve found a group to play with irl) and also new to BG3. Any tips appreciated! 👋🏻

main vessel
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How do I find a group to start my first game ?

velvet jetty
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Unless you mean offline, then I'd suggest your library or a gaming store.

main vessel
lyric fjord
main vessel
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How do i check if a character sheet is actually valid for playing ?

lyric fjord
white mantle
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Anyone up to awnser a dumb question

lyric fjord
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sure

timid vector
celest bane
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New to the server. Have a character and such, but alas never played a game.

lyric fjord
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welcome!

celest bane
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Thank you 😊

elder pewter
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Hi...

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Do dms just not like new players or something?...

simple goblet
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I have no problem with new players. Everyone was new once and growing the community is always a good thing

azure leaf
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hey guys

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very new here

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is there someone that can guide me to making my first ever character?

echo kelp
# elder pewter Do dms just not like new players or something?...

Not inherently but also consider that a new player will need more assistance in the game then an experienced player and if a DM and group is having enough challenge in organizing and maintaining a game with their limited available time... that could be a factor in not taking on new to D&D players.

elder pewter
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I know how to play and everything tho

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I've had like 4 different people be like " oh your new? Well nevermin sorry"

echo kelp
azure leaf
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thx

delicate girder
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Quick question is vampire a supported race in dnd?

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If so where might i find said content in dnd beyond?

wild onyx
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As a player, that would be a dhampir but they're not part of the free content. I'm not sure which sourcebook they're in.

delicate girder
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Thanks

lyric fjord
wild onyx
fickle briar
azure leaf
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id appreciate that

fickle briar
azure leaf
delicate girder
exotic remnantBOT
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dynoError No tag newdemo found.

wild onyx
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?tag new demo

exotic remnantBOT
timid vector
elder pewter
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@timid vector there's a few...

timid vector
# elder pewter <@260076759783833600> there's a few...

I'm sure there are, but I can't understand why. Most people want to spread the Gospel of D&D. Most people can't shut up about it and want EVERONE to learn it.

If you're not one of those people, IMNSHO, you probably fall into the "Gatekeeper" category and I don't even want to start with that.

fair solar
wheat crystal
# elder pewter <@260076759783833600> there's a few...

Agree with all the advice given so far. My experience with the game is coming up on 10 years now and I can count on one hand the number of groups that didn’t want newbies, and that’s because it was a game between close friends. Perhaps if you’re struggling, try to see about seeking games that are explicitly advertised for newbies

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Often times when I hear new players being kicked from a group, it’s often due to factors unrelated to them being new, such as making a character incompatible with the campaign, scheduling issues, etc. That being said, I don’t know the exact reasons for your rejections so I’ll give you some more general advice. You can improve your chances by going in knowing much of the rules as you can, ensuring any character you bring in follows any extra restrictions of the campaign, or simply wait for a session 0 where many DMs like players to get acquainted and make characters together

arctic acorn
void needle
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Is text DnD a thing? Like I know people talk and usually have meetups and whatnot. Just wondering if there was a texting feature

harsh fjord
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In real-time or not?

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Either way, yes, that form of play is called play-by-post (or PBP). I think asynchronous is more common, but I've heard of live games that run via text.

void needle
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Honestly might start looking into getting into that, Either or works in terms of real-time or not. Where would I start looking at that?

harsh fjord
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It's often specified in posts in #looking-for-players with either PBP, text, or play-by-post/play by post as keywords. If you want to expand your search outside this server, you can find play-by-post 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!

void needle
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Oh alrighty! Thank you :)

stark crater
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Whats a good set to get if im a complete beginner? Me and my friends want to try dnd and I want to get aboard but I'm not sure what

timid vector
fossil karma
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When i started i bought the lost mines of phandelver starter set

timid vector
fossil karma
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Yeah i like that it has premade characters

smoky zodiac
trim sun
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Hi guys, does anyone have the warhammer 40k excel template?

edgy onyx
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This is a D&D server, and this is a channel for newcomers, so you're kind of in the wrong place for Warhammer unfortunately 😛

trim sun
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oh

sinful falcon
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I always wondered how DM’s Really feel about players who love stirring up chaos, like classic seduce everything/everyone bards. Cause I really wanna play one.

ripe fulcrum
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Is there modules for VTT to purchase from DnD published adventures? Like...is there aplce to buy a "content module" for Rime of the Frostmaiden adventure?

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*Foundry VTT to be speccific

timid vector
harsh fjord
spare grotto
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hello!

short marsh
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They don’t have a market place? I know roll-20 has them and it’s all set up to

elfin ember
short marsh
karmic junco
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Hi, Hope all is well! ARE Seers in the role play for D&D?

wheat crystal
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Not sure what you mean. What is a Seer?

karmic junco
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someone who can see de ja vu, future happenings, predestination, predictions, etc

wheat crystal
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Ah I see. A lot of effects similar to that would fall under the divination school of magic.

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So the easiest route would be to play a divination or chronurgist wizard

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Or really just play a caster of your choice and prioritize divination spells

echo kelp
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There is no seer class. But yeah wizard with the divination subclass would fit that feel pretty well.

karmic junco
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I'm not seeing that in the Dragon Of IceSphere booklet, where would I find the rules and stats for that

echo kelp
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That would be in the Players Handbook

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D&D Beyond
Player's Handbook

The Player's Handbook (PHB) is an official sourcebook containing the full core rules of the game. The book is everything a player needs to create heroic characters for Dungeons & Dragons the world’s greatest roleplaying game. Some of this content is available for free as a part of the Basic Rules. Learn more: https://dndbeyond.link/discordPHB

karmic junco
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thank you very much!

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also another question

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when using the avrae bot in server, not seeing where it helps players make a character per say, where would they go to make their character up, if it is in Avrae what is the command prompt for that?

echo kelp
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Check the Avrae !help command (we have #ddb-avrae-help for Avrae questions and #ddb-avrae-commands for running commands). The !help import should explain where and how Avrae gets character sheets. Avare does work with DnDBeyond sheets (Avrae being owned by WoTC/DnDBeyond)

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Avrae itself does not create character sheets but it can roll the character ability scores.

karmic junco
#

where would the character sheets be located and how would a regular member be able to access the character sheets in order to fill out the information?

echo kelp
karmic junco
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Is there a DnDbeyond bot also?

echo kelp
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Avrae is the DnDBeyond bot

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DnDBeyond owns it

karmic junco
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thanks for redirecting and helping!

hushed goblet
#

Okay I'm using a sorcerer I got a question about the catapult spell. Can it in theory be used on an Arrow in a quiver that a rogue is using?

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It says an object weighing 1-5 pounds that's not being worn or carried. Would it count in a quiver as being worn or not?

edgy onyx
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"Choose one object weighing 1 to 5 pounds within range that isn’t being worn or carried."
The arrow is very specifically being carried 😛

hushed goblet
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An arrow is light enough so it can be affected

edgy onyx
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But an arrow in a quiver is being carried, so it would not be a valid target for the spell

hushed goblet
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So if I request the rogue to drop the arrow then I can use it on the arrow to make a highly damaging arrow.

edgy onyx
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You could
Though there would be no difference for the spell's damage whether you use an arrow or any other nearby object

hushed goblet
#

Oh I miss read the spell

echo kelp
hushed goblet
#

One more thing is it a bonus action to drop something or an action?

echo kelp
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It's something a character can do whenever for free - it doesn't take an action or a bonus action but can be used as part of either.

slow marsh
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idk if its a joke i dont get but why do so many people have super long usernames

edgy onyx
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If you mean discord, sometimes it might be just a joke, sometimes it might just be someone trying to have more information in their name, or maybe some just like having a long name for the heck of it
Not really a newcomer / d&d related question though

rancid spade
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How does one even begin to start when trying to join a campaign. Ik vaguely about character creation and I have vague idea of how the game is supposed to be played. Ik theres different styles and I prefer something less visual, meaning less to actually see on a board more to imagine in my brain lol. But pass that I'm lost.

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serene lotus
rancid spade
wild onyx
junior karma
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hi

shut dagger
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Ello there

junior karma
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im new to D&D worriors of krynn

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and was wandering if someone would teach me

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short marsh
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^ read that sadly not allot of DMs are able to teach people 1on1

slender solar
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Hi

shut dagger
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Ello

slender solar
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I have a character I can send a PDF and I have a back story I need a DM that can work with it

shut dagger
slender solar
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Ok but my character may not be allowed

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I wanna send a PDF to show

shut dagger
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Perhaps yes, each DM and group has their own ways

slender solar
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Ok

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That's old news

short marsh
static sluice
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Jw how do I find ppl to play with?

shut dagger
lethal star
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Azurelen ! Warms my heart to see such a helpful soul.. good on ya ✌🏾

mossy plank
echo drum
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hello

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static sluice
mighty orbit
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I have no clue how to dm, but im trying my best, we havent started btw

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also hi

echo kelp
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Welcome! We have a great channel for DMs - see #dm-discussion (also check the pinned messages here and on that channel for useful resources)

keen holly
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I'm looking for a compain to join and learn dnd beyond have seen videos about it and have some information I also can't speak English perfectly it's not my tongue language I'll be glad if someone help me to play

wheat crystal
ornate idol
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guys, a bard does not need to prepare their spells, is that right?

solemn light
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Nope! They're 'known' casters in that sense. They choose their spells on level up, and don't prepare new ones daily.

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This wording get's a little confusing as terminology has shifted a bit in 2014 and 2024 versions:

2014:

Additionally, when you gain a level in this class, you can choose one of the bard spells you know and replace it with another spell from the bard spell list, which also must be of a level for which you have spell slots.

2024:

Changing Your Prepared Spells. Whenever you gain a Bard level, you can replace one spell on your list with another Bard spell for which you have spell slots.

fallen surge
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If you are playing with the 2024 rules, all spells that any caster can currently cast are called "prepared" spells, but that doesn't change the rules on how the work for each class. 2024 Bards still "prepare" their spells when they level up, and can only change 1 spell per level up (plus the new one they get from that level up)

ornate idol
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no, we're playing with the 2014 version

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so we're clear on the fact that a sorcerer/bard has 0 spells to prepare?

fallen surge
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In the 2014 rules, Sorcerers and bards both “learn” their spells instead of preparing them.

ornate idol
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so that's a yes

fallen surge
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Yes. They do something else instead

ornate idol
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and clerics, them, need to prepare their spells, right?

hearty escarp
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Yep, they prepare their spells after every long rest.

ornate idol
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so they're half casters?

hearty escarp
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No, that's something else. Half/full casters refers to the amount of spell slots classes get.

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Clerics are full casters.

ornate idol
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oh right

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so AT or EK are 1/3 casters, and clerics and bards are 1/1 casters

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but what are some examples of 1/2 casters?

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artificers?

hearty escarp
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Rangers, artificers, paladins

ornate idol
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oh i get it

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that's because they can only get to level 5?

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in terms of spell slots

hearty escarp
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Yep. But we also use that term because of how muticlassing calculations are done. These three count for half, AT and EK count for third and the other casters count full (except warlock)

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For example, a 2 ranger / 2 paladin would still only be a 2nd level caster

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Whereas a 2 druid / 2 wizard would be a 4th level caster

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But it's good to remember that this only about their spell slots. When multiclassing, classes still prepare their spells as if they were single-classed.

ornate idol
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so a 6 bard/4 sorcerer here is a 10th level caster so it's cool

hearty escarp
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you got it

thin crane
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does anyone know how to be a dungeon master on roll20

fallen surge
short marsh
abstract dome
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Hey, does anyone know what the “Features and Traits” section is used for?

carmine shuttle
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Putting in the text of class features & traits you acquire from your species.

abstract dome
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Okay, ty

timid vector
strong sigil
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Hi, I’m asking a total noob question: does 1d10(1d8)+3 mean that if you use the weapon 2-handed you roll the 1d10 dice and add 3 to that score but if the weapon is part of a dual wield setup, you roll the 1d8 dice and add 3? This is a Baldur’s Gate inspired question but I also wonder if it applies to tabletop too as that’s where I’m also heading!

fallen surge
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So, you've got it 99.9% right. The only thing that's different here is that when playing the tabletop game, the number in the parenthesis is the 2 handed damage, and the default number is the 1 handed damage. For example, a longsword does 1d8 (1d10) damage

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And a weapon doesn't have to be dual wielded to be used 1 handed. There could be any number of reasons why you don't use your other hand. A shield, for example

strong sigil
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Ahh fantastic, that would make sense for the way around that you’ve written it according to what I think I found online. Yeah the guides for bg3 say that if you can equip a shield, do so where possible! Thanks so much for the info

carmine shuttle
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Longsword + shield would be the longsword dealing 1d8+ STR (modifier) damage. But, you gain 2 points of AC from the shield.

fallen surge
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Happy to help. For future reference, we like to try to keep this channel focused on only the tabletop game. If you have questions about Baldur's Gate specifically, you can ask them in #dnd-media or #baldurs-gate-3-spoilers

strong sigil
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Ahh sorry, I had a blended question so I’ll separate them in the future. Appreciate the guidance though 🙏🏻

craggy hemlock
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Alright, I've finally made a character, now I just have to look for game and wait, right?

fallen surge
short marsh
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Example I want to play as a blue Dragonborn paladin: family where cultist Kyle ran away. Has no personal ties to the module how ever he is a adventurer so naturally he would be interested

woven vault
#

How many cantrips does a high elf wizard start out with?

wheat crystal
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4 in total, all from the wizard spell list

fallen surge
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You get 3 cantrips for being a wizard, and 1 from playing as a high elf, so 4 total. You could potentially get more from an Origin feat, though

woven vault
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Thank you!

gaunt tangle
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Heyy im new to this dnd discord style type of games, im looking to enter a campaign but i dont know how to... (im new to dnd too so, please lead me to the path of greatness)

harsh fjord
gaunt tangle
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I did read it but im still confused

harsh fjord
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About what specifically?

gaunt tangle
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Well to be honest everything

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Like i said im still new to dnd so pretty reasonable

harsh fjord
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gaunt tangle
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Alright thx for the help

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@harsh fjord just read the whole thing and just uploaded #looking-for-dm am i doing the right thing?

harsh fjord
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Yep! If you want to be proactive, you can reply to ads in #looking-for-players, which is where DMs advertise the games they plan to run.

gaunt tangle
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Oky, again thx for the help

tacit musk
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Hey there! im new to dnd and i'm confused on how to make a character i have rolled for my stats and i'm trying to do a lizardfolk paladin and i was curious if there was a website or something that could help fill in the blanks of stuff easier, i apologize if this is the wrong channel, thank you

deft sigil
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Otherwise we can help with questions about the sheets.

tacit musk
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its just a pdf the part im a bit confused at is the hit dice and temporary hit points part i dont know how to fill those in 🙂

deft sigil
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Unless you multiclass, the type of dice used as your hit die will not change. A paladin is always a d10

tacit musk
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ohhhh okay that makes a lot more sense! thank you so much i really appreciate the help!

tepid minnow
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hey! i`m new to dnd and wanted to know what things i would need to prepare for a game if i were to join one

harsh grail
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Hi everyone!!! I'm new to D&D and would love to learn about the game. I know minimal things about the game but I'm here to learn. I have created a character but I may have messed up some things (if anyone could check over my character and see if it's okay to play I would be greatful just dm me). I am open to join a game if anyone wants me to join.

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# tepid minnow hey! i`m new to dnd and wanted to know what things i would need to prepare for a...

Set of polyhedral D&D dice (D20, D12, Percentile dice[two ten-sided dice with on counting by tens and one by ones], D8, D6, and D4), a completed character sheet( can be made at a session zero if the DM holds one), Some form of knowledge of the rules but preferably the Player’s Handbook if you have one or can get one, something to write with, and a group. A lot of things can be provided by the DM, and generally it is seen as their responsibility to provide. Therefore, this is all you will need to play the game.

elder pewter
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I really like my character!

wheat crystal
harsh grail
wheat crystal
harsh grail
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Okay thanks for the support

lyric fjord
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hi i am new to dnd i tried playing a while ago but i didnt find anyone. so we got a starter set for stormwreck isles dnd set. I am the dm and my little brother is the player. we are confused on how does the combat work and how the zombies or any other of the monsters attack. i looked on the stat block and is still confused. we tried fighting it but my brothers armor class is 14 and everytime itws the monsters turn it cant hurt or damage the player.

carmine shuttle
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Are you remembering to roll a d20 for the monster attacks?

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To take the zombies from the initial encounter: when it’s their turn, each zombie rolls a d20 and adds 3. If that total is at least 14 (so, 11 or more on the die), they’d hit the AC you say your brother’s character has. If it hits, it’ll roll 1d6 and adds 1 to that.

short marsh
tepid minnow
obtuse zinc
tepid minnow
spice river
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Yo waddup? I’m not really new but I haven’t played a D&D game in like a year so yeah.

smoky adder
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Welcome!

wicked glade
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Hi

woeful matrix
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Hey, I’ve never played DnD, but keen to have a go. I am a big reader and love fantasy, and always wanted to give it a try but found it a bit daunting to start. I just downloaded Steam to give it a try online as I’m looking for a safe place to learn … I’m grateful for any guidance as to the best way to get started. Thanks, and great to be here!!

deft sigil
woeful matrix
shut dagger
woeful matrix
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So far I just downloaded D&D online … haven’t played yet

shut dagger
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Just be aware that is very different from actually playing tabletop D&D

arctic acorn
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Dungeons and Dragons is not a video game. There's Baldur's Gate 3 which is a game that was based off DnD.

swift bluff
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If you feel like spending some money, get baldurs gate three it translates very well into dnd

shut dagger
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Dungeons and Dragons online is another video game based off of the tabletop game

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but again its very different from actually playing D&D

swift bluff
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Then buy players handbook if you don’t have it and use your love of reading to power through it and only memorize important stuff like d20 tests and what class you think you’ll want to play first, then slowly build your knowledge and understanding of the game

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Then add on to your knowledge with additional sourcebooks, maybe dming if you feel like becoming a god, and have fun

topaz garnet
woeful matrix
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Thanks for the guidance! Was aware that D&D is not a video game but was hoping that D&D Online it would be close to the real deal so I could learn anonymously and wouldn’t embarrass myself.

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Now I know better!

topaz garnet
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It goes over a barebones gist. Talk to people, get quest, do quest, get loot and XP. Things are done via rolling dice. Sometimes you talk under pressure and a dice roll has to be done. Some things are better than others against certain foes - like cold damage being useless against beings of ice.

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Of course, DDO (Dungeons & Dragons Online) is very videogamey, gamified, has a microcosm of the minutae D&D itself can provide.

smoky adder
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As far as video games go, Baldur’s Gate 3 would make for an easier transition into the current edition of D&D.

topaz garnet
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BG3 is a very story heavy game, and is based off of 5th edition D&D, which is the current edition of the game*

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*The rules of the tabletop game are also undergoing a "Revision", think of it like a major patch going over 10 year old things and fixing a bunch of things and making things more neatly worded. Working out of a decent chunk of technical debt.

tender ice
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Hello

shut dagger
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Ello there

lyric fjord
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Hola

tender ice
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I'm new to dnd and I guess I could use some advice maybe help idk

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Not really sure what I'm to be looking for

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delicate girder
#

Can a druid get pass without trace at level 2 or 3?

shut dagger
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well its a druid spell, so level 3 sounds like its pretty easy to get it then

delicate girder
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Its a level 2 spell but idk if that means you get it at level 2

shut dagger
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No, spell levels do not correlate to PC levels

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have a look at the druid spells by level chart to see when druids unlock each spell level

delicate girder
#

Alright thanks

burnt nymph
#

i think druids get lvl 2 spell slots at level 5 iirc

shut dagger
burnt nymph
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my bad idk where i pull that out of then

shut dagger
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its true for half casters

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so paladin, ranger, etc

burnt nymph
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ah that's where. brain is addled i suppose

tender ice
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Ima be honest, I learn best as I'm in the field

shut dagger
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Its possible to learn while playing, but unfortunately its not a game I would consider best learnt while playing. Reading a lot and preparing for gameplay will help a ton

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having to constantly ask rule questions and break the flow to look up stuff can really hamper the actual playing of the game

lyric pike
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I'm totally new to DnD, and I have 3 other friends who are too! I've been chosen to DM our first campaign, and I kinda know the basics, but if anyone has any tips it would be greatly appreciated. I don't know where to start with story writing, or what to buy, or how I can possibly explain it all to them in a simplistic manner. I get really high anxiety and start worrying about everything, so I need to make a list of priorities to organize this. 😭😭

shut dagger
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Sounds like very normal DMing issues haha it just be like that a lot of the time

hearty escarp
#

Running DnD is fun and it doesn't have to be hard.

shut dagger
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Focus on having fun first and foremost, don't get too caught up on perfecting the rules

lyric pike
shut dagger
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Since they are your friends you should have some idea of what their interests are, try and focus on catering towards those

lyric pike
shut dagger
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The rules provide a framework to facilitate play, dont let them do the opposite and prevent play

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As the DM the rules only matter as much as you decide they do

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Of course the rules provide a shared understanding in how you can intereact with the world in the long run, but with friends you can just wing it and get there eventually

hallow agate
#

um hi guys anyone wanna play

shut dagger
sly crow
#

Hi guys, a newbie here, I wanted to get i to dnd for quite some time, got a dnd esseencial kit for christmas and i have decided to buy a full players handbook, should I go for the 2014 or 2024 one ?

echo kelp
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Well that game is going forward with the 2024 updates...

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So I'd probably lean that way

#

Do know that the 2014 materials are still supported in the 2024 updates

sly crow
echo kelp
#

Again the 2024 updates were designed so that it's fairly easy to include and use 2014 materials (some things may need minor tweaks such as 2014 classes getting their subclass choice at level 3 now and backgrounds giving feats). But they do work together.

crimson abyss
#

um, i was just wondering what expansion or dlc had "myconids" in them as creatures

echo kelp
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Monster Manual (2014) has them

sly crow
winter jackal
#

yo I’m tryna get into dnd n I rlly want to play a spell caster but spells n management seem too complicated, what should I do?

fresh fable
#

Spellcasters are quite simple at low lvls you only have a few spell slots (treat them like ammo for your spells) and spell options

winter jackal
fresh fable
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Most recharge on a long rest, and they basically work like ammo a lvl1 wizard has 2 spell slots to use on any of the 1st lvl spells they know

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Cantrips are unlimited use

formal comet
shut marlin
shut marlin
winter jackal
shut marlin
#

spell slots are similar to mana in league, its the "energy" you need to cast spells

fresh fable
shut marlin
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you get that energy back by sleeping (long rest)

hearty escarp
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I think a better example is something like "charges". Mana implies that all spell slots are interchangeable.

shut marlin
hearty escarp
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it's not

fresh fable
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It’s really not

shut marlin
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alright everyone's entitled to their own opinion but it feels like that for me

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mage bullets

fresh fable
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Yes magic ammo is better like I originally said

winter jackal
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It’s not a big deal I get the concept now

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Appreciate y’all

shut marlin
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to get a better version of the spell

hearty escarp
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If we refer to the rules, here's the example they give:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/free-rules/spells#SpellSlots

When you cast a spell, you expend a slot of that spell’s level or higher, effectively “filling” a slot with the spell. Imagine a spell slot is a groove of a certain size—small for a level 1 slot and larger for a higher-level spell. A level 1 spell fits into a slot of any size, but a level 2 spell fits only into a slot that’s at least level 2. So when a level 3 Wizard casts Magic Missile, a level 1 spell, that Wizard spends one of four level 1 slots and has three remaining.

formal comet
#

One question, is there a list of spells or do the dm/players make them ?

shut marlin
hearty escarp
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Each class has a list of spells in their description.

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Some classes, like the cleric, have access to more healing spells, others like druid have more nature focused spells.

formal comet
#

Ooh

hearty escarp
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But there is quite a bit of overlap.

formal comet
#

Do you have a link for the list?

hearty escarp
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And you'll see the other classes in the navigation bar too.

round heron
#

How do I play

echo kelp
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Also check the pinned messages for useful links/resources that can help get you started.

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Feel free to ask any specific questions as your un into them

winter jackal
#

what does arcana do

timid locust
#

The Arcana skill can be used to:

Recall lore about spells, magic items, and the planes of existence.

winter jackal
#

oh okay thanks

lapis onyx
#

any beginnger groups looking for one more? i have foundational knowledge about dnd

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#
Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

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

Does anyone know what is a one shot

novel jungle
finite lotus
#

Sup

novel jungle
#

Hi!!

shut dagger
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Its a game without a follow up game

novel jungle
#

Okkk

shut dagger
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Where you sit down, play D&D for a night, and then never touch that specific game again

finite lotus
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How do you mean

shut dagger
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Its not a story you do over multiple sessions

finite lotus
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Ooooo

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Thanks

lyric fjord
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yeah its just one really long session where you do the whole story

novel jungle
#

Btw, can we, like send links to images , I wanna share oc and ask if it would be ok to use them for dnd?

lyric fjord
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generally its better to design characters from scratch because ocs dont always translate well into dnd mechanics but you can give it a shot

finite lotus
#

So thecnically if your party can't Explorer a House in an hour

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I can't do a one shot?

shut dagger
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The alternative to a one shot is a campaign

novel jungle
#

I like just drew them today / they have nothing I added to them!

shut dagger
lyric fjord
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oneshots last the whole day though generally

finite lotus
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Yeah im DMing waterdeep dragon heist

shut dagger
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Thats not meant to be a one shot

finite lotus
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I know

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Im asking about one shot cause i don't know how to do them

tender wave
#

Hi

finite lotus
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Hi

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Btw

#

Happy New year

tender wave
#

Happy new year

novel jungle
#

Happy new year

lyric fjord
finite lotus
#

Idk

shut dagger
finite lotus
#

I don't play paladins

novel jungle
finite lotus
#

I mean maybe it could do well as a rouge

novel jungle
#

Probably

lyric fjord
finite lotus
#

Slipping in and out of action using its slipperines and speed

shut dagger
#

Classes dont really connect to species like that

novel jungle
shut dagger
#

Thats called homebrew, and people do use it

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But its a situation by situation basis

lyric fjord
#

yeah theres homebrew but its best to stay away from that until you have at least a good understanding of the game

novel jungle
#

Oki :00

finite lotus
#

Friend me

#

I mith be able to stich together a race

novel jungle
#

Alright!!

finite lotus
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Like an exotic creature with high intelligence living in tribes

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It migth take some time though

novel jungle
#

I feel that matches with base idea [sea slugs ]

manic coral
#

ay happy new year folks

echo kelp
#

Be proactive

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Also maybe looks for games on Roll20, Demiplane, and other online forums/sites.
Maybe even check your local library.

manic coral
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ah sorry couldnt find it in #find-a-game not written anywhere there i assume? but definitely shoulda read the rules a bit more thank you a lot 🙏

manic coral
#

im in the middle east so very unlikely

shut dagger
echo kelp
#

Ah okay - yes some locations may make it a bit harder to find a group/game.

manic coral
#

I'll try for more sources online as well i've just been trying to play me and my friend in literally almost any campaign

manic coral
#

thanks anyways

echo kelp
#

Ah try and don't use strikethrough text as it's bad for accessibility (folks with vision challenges have problems reading it and strikethrough text is not actually read by screenreaders as struck through text - it just comes across as regular text).

manic coral
#

Alright of course 🙏

echo kelp
#

Anyway good luck finding a great group to play D&D with!

tight kelp
#

Hey! First of all, happy new year

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Would you guys recommend buying the Xanathar / Tasha books with the 2024 in play?

lyric fjord
#

it depends whether or not you want to use the new rules

tight kelp
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Probably yea

echo kelp
#

The 2024 Players Handbook actually includes elements from both books. That said, they are great books and useful regardless IMO.

lyric fjord
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personally i’m sticking with the old ones so xge and tashas are great but with the new books theyre not nearly as necessary

tight kelp
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But it won’t like, be a wasted purchase

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And become obsolete

echo kelp
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As the 2014 rules aren't being removed, no it's not really a wasted purchase.

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Obselete would be more of a ... whatever rules your group decides to play with.

orchid snow
#

hello I am new, and want to find people willing to do a campaign with 🙂

echo kelp
tight kelp
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So it’s cool information to have is what I’m taking from this

echo kelp
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I think so

tight kelp
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Yuge

shut dagger
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It also has legal content to play with aside from information

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Not every part was overwritten in 2024

tight kelp
#

Makes sense!

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Is there alot of rule lawyering around?

echo kelp
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If you check #dnd-rules , you can make your own opinion of that. 😉

tight kelp
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Lemme check

shut dagger
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Rule lawyering is typically used as a derogative, playing by the rules creates a fair and shared common ground for everyone to play by

tight kelp
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I did not expect a whole channel

shut dagger
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Each table can have a different relationship with the rules

hearty escarp
#

The rules channel it mostly there to get what the rules are as they are written. In many cases you may not care about that, or make your own adjustments after deeming them necessary for your game

ornate cedar
#

HI with a female monk is it possible to be a half seer half monk half elf

shut dagger
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So that seems to be a lot of game terms and non game terms at once

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So, the sex isnt really gonna matter here

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What is seer in this context

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And what do you mean by half monk

timid vector
#

Well "seer" isn't anything. Maybe you're thinking of Wizard. Half-elf is a species.

Is it possible to be a Wizard/Monk Half-elf? Absolutely.

shut dagger
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And yes half elf is a species, and has no relation to classes

ornate cedar
#

have a few more questions about that possibility is this the area to ask it

shut dagger
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Sounds like it

ornate cedar
#

Eamon has the idea on what I am thinking about

shut dagger
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So yes, you can be whatever race you want, and you can have multiple classes

ornate cedar
#

with multiple classes there will be mixed resources right

shut dagger
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Depends, not every class uses resources

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But you will be less powerful in each specific class than you would be if you were just one

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Narratively, what specifically are you going for? Multiclassing should be for mechanical benefit, not for narrative

dusk latch
#

Yo this i am new so new i barely have a character i would ask for some assistance please

exotic remnantBOT
ornate cedar
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the traits i'm looking to add to my character is a future insight, increased evasion, intuitive, increased accuracy, with magical fire abilities where the fire can not be extinguished by anything ( just a starting point then evolving as the character progresses)

shut dagger
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Ok so, D&D doesnt really work like that

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For the narrative of a character, I wouldnt really get caught up on mechanical aspects such as "magical fire that can not be extinguished"

ornate cedar
#

flaming hands during combat with magical skill?

shut dagger
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If you mean more like can use magical fire and follows typical monk traits of agility and precision, way of the four elements monk would fit well

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Intuitive, insight, those are more just how you roleplay/stat your character

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And monks like wisdom, which fits with those traits

ornate cedar
#

with resources and protection the monks don't really use a weapon ?

dusk latch
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Question can a have a race that’s not on the official rulebook because I really want a Valkyrie but I’m pretty sure that it’s not on a rule book is that good or no

ornate cedar
void junco
#

Hello and happy new year all

dusk latch
#

Quest to that what’s that I’m as new and ya can get

ornate cedar
#

Hi Happy New Year

shut dagger
#

Aasimar can fit that idea quite well

shut dagger
lyric fjord
peak scaffold
lyric fjord
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idt barbarian is right for valkyries but yeah fighter or pallie

shut dagger
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Nah barb fits well, nordic lore is barbaric

peak scaffold
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Barbarian fits because Valkyries are from Norse mythology and most barbarians are based off of Vikings

dusk latch
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Okay so I just rolled my attribute’s and got really lucky with my strength and dexterity should I stay with the Valkyrie or switch to like an orc or straight up barb

lyric fjord
shut dagger
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Race is not class

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Two separate things

dusk latch
#

Ok

peak scaffold
#

If you want to make a Valkyrie then by all means go for it. Just as long as you’re playing a martial class you’re goated

dusk latch
#

Sweet

lyric fjord
#

yeah any race can be any class, obviously some have more synergy in their features but it doesnt stop you from using the others

dusk latch
#

So race be Valkyrie for race then for class it would be bard?

shut dagger
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No, as we said Valkyrie is not a race

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Aasimar is somewhat similar to a Valkyrie though

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Also, dont build your character around the stats you roll unless you already have your DMs approval to roll for stats

dusk latch
#

Okay

tight kelp
#

Sorry for the amount of questions hahaha new to this all

#

How many DnD sheets would you need per character?

shut dagger
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Uhhhhh

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Not sure what you mean by D&D sheets haha

tight kelp
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Like, pen and paper stuff

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Is it one sheet per session?

shut dagger
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No, your character sheet doesnt change like that

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You might want a notebook to take notes on though

tight kelp
#

So new inventory and used spellslots?

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And hp?

shut dagger
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Nah, I wouldnt have a new character sheet for those each session at all

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Just write and erase as needed untill you need a new paper for inventory

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And for HP and spellslots I wouldnt use your character sheet to track those

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But if you do, just write and erase

tight kelp
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Makes sense!

shut dagger
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And if you are playing online, of course you dont need to worry about any of that

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Since its all gonna be tracked digitally

tight kelp
#

Yea true!

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Games getting to become a nice break away from the pc

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So I love that

dusk latch
shut dagger
#

So, there is no guarantee that anything you put into a character will be how your DM wants to do it, character creation rules are decided by the DM

dusk latch
#

Okay so my dm kinda tells the way my character is formed in a way

shut dagger
#

Yes, they decide what races, classes, features are allowed in their games

tight kelp
#

Yes it’s like a co op thing

shut dagger
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They decide how you get your stats, how you determine your starting gear, etc

dusk latch
#

Okay so I need a dm before I start rolling

shut dagger
#

You can still make a character as a concept

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Just dont expect specifics to survive

dusk latch
#

Okay so player name and sometines race(depending on the dm) are thing I can make on my own?

shut dagger
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Not necessarily

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Player name yes

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Race is also determined by the DM

dusk latch
#

Ok

shut dagger
#

Most generic races are typically reliable

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But weird races or races with flying are commonly banned from games

dusk latch
#

Ah okay so what I’ve picked up is that dm have the ability to do everything within the dnd rules

lyric fjord
shut dagger
#

Yes, but those are the common reasons

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Not typical, but common

shut dagger
grim shore
#

um, hi

shut dagger
#

Ello there

grim shore
#

I've kinda been on the fence over checking out DnD for a while, thought I'd come here to see what it's about

exotic remnantBOT
shut dagger
#

Thisll cover a lot of what D&D is

grim shore
#

Thanks!

shut dagger
#

Feel free to ask any questions here while you read

lyric fjord
#

yeah theres a lot of reading at first lol

dusk latch
#

Okay so what are things I should be looking out for when I start to get a dm ?

shut dagger
#

Maturity is also a big thing, a big gap in maturity between players/dm can cause issues

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And of course make sure you are interested in the premise of the campaign being played

dusk latch
#

That why I wanna play dnd is for the adventure and fantasy

arctic acorn
#

There are many types of DnD groups, from people who like to joke around and ignore any seriousness to people who prefer writing instead of talking. We have a channel where people post ads for their games but understanding the game is an important first step.

grim shore
#

How long do D&D games last?

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Not in terms of a session, but how do I know how long a campaign will last

shut dagger
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It depends haha'

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anywhere from a few weeks to a few years

grim shore
#

Years??? Woah

shut dagger
#

the longest known game of D&D is like 30 years old at this point

grim shore
#

Holy

shut dagger
grim shore
#

I think I saw a video of that on YouTube yeah

shut dagger
#

I would say most average campaigns last in the year to a few years range

grim shore
#

Woah

#

And do players tend to leave and do new players ever join? Is that common?

short marsh
shut dagger
grim shore
shut dagger
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try some one shots first id say

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otherwise shorter starter campaigns like Lost Mines of Phandelver are good intro campaigns

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thought i cant promise they will be a few weeks

grim shore
shut dagger
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yeah you can look there for one shots

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dont be afraid to try and join a campaign too, a lot of campaigns do end up falling apart/losing players due to player personality mismatch so dont feel too bad if you have to leave

grim shore
fervent shoal
#

Hey how is everyone doing today

shut dagger
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Ello, doin well

karmic junco
#

Happy NEW YEAR EVERYONE AND I hope everyone has a good d&d game going

lost pebble
#

manifesting a good campaign for the new years 🤞

karmic junco
#

is starting a campaign with the group difficult for everyone to come up with members, and campaigns at first, I know it is a work in progress, does everyone struggle in the beginning starting off with?

plucky ridge
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It can be difficult but very rewarding. In general, there are more DMs than players so you likely won't have trouble recruiting. Putting together and organizing the game is the harder part.

shut dagger
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the hardest part is finding a group of like minded players who get along

grim shore
short marsh
shut dagger
grim shore
shut dagger
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a lot of the time these arent all gonna get along unanimously

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For example ive been searching for 3 months for a more traditional D&D game with more mature players

ornate cedar
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I know 2 people who are difficult to get along with. one is KahlessSword.

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I am very difficult to get along with

short marsh
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One short game I’m in lasted about 4/5 months (1 per week 4 hours)

shut dagger
hazy plover
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I'm looking for someone knowledgeable to help me with a Character Concept that I can turn into a build.

shut dagger
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unless you dont know how to make a character at all

grim shore
heavy berry
#

character making is fun but I've never really played

heavy berry
short marsh
hazy plover
#

Im not new new, I used to play a while back but there is so many different rules now. Its been 25 years.

short marsh
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Sadly biweekly is in hold and may not be for me (tomb of annilation)

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Then again I’m in a christan server (that allows warlocks) so

shut dagger
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still not really the place to recruit for that here

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yes it takes time

ornate cedar
#

I finally found the right way to recruit lol

short marsh
#

Anyways

ornate cedar
#

took forever

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Oh I can apply in more then 1 area?

shut dagger
#

i recommend reading that

ornate cedar
#

is there a way to get the thing to read aloud

shut dagger
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im not sure what accessibility options discord has

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but whatever you are using to read the messages here should work there too?

ornate cedar
#

cool okay I will try that

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Azurelean how much of D&D do you know?

shut dagger
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a good bit

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been playing for 10+ years

dusk latch
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Welp I’m screwed this dm thingy got me confused I wannna see what being a dm is like and it’s different

exotic remnantBOT
short marsh
shut dagger
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whatcha mean

lost pebble
#

you know what sounds so good......... a pokemon campaign

dusk latch
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Once I play my first game of dnd but I’m too dumb to know

lost pebble
#

dnd is fun bc there are rules but there are no rules

grim shore
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somewhere down the road

lost pebble
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like i've never played a campaign where someone STRICTLY adheres to the books, like ik they exist

lost pebble
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i've played in like 4. campaigns. but i have never been a dm before

grim shore
#

Shroomish gang 4 lyfe

lost pebble
#

#slowpoke gang

short marsh
#

Pmd? Or plain ol Pokemon

grim shore
#

What's pmd

lost pebble
#

ya idk what that is

short marsh
#

Pokemon mystery dungeon

lost pebble
#

OHHHHHH

grim shore
#

Oh

lost pebble
#

holy crap that would be so cool

grim shore
#

Pmd sounds more fun yeah

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I wouldn't wanna roleplay trainers

dusk latch
#

With my Pokémon knowledge I would die first

shut dagger
#

there are actual pokemon ttrpg systems out there

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I wouldnt try and homebrew it all in 5e

lost pebble
#

yeah no that sounds torturous

short marsh
shut dagger
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yeah, pokemon 5e

grim shore
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I would run into a location with ghost pokemon even if it means certain death

dusk latch
#

Do the books matter I bought a starters pack for my dumb

shut dagger
short marsh
shut dagger
#

but a lot of people will be playing 2024 rules, which you wont have

lost pebble
shut dagger
#

Reading through the player handbook will give you a good idea of how D&D plays though, and what type of game it is

dusk latch
#

It’s dragons of stormwreck isle is that a thing I should look into

grim shore
shut dagger
lost pebble
#

good
pre gen five >

dusk latch
#

Yep

#

I told yall im new

shut dagger
#

yeah, that campaign is just fine, the rules you get in there are the barebone core rules

grim shore
#

oh naah it failed to load it has up till gen 7

ornate cedar
dusk latch
#

Okay so the rules for discord and the starter set are different? If so what the main difference

shut dagger
#

no

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discord is just a communication platform

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its helpful for talking with your party, but most gameplay will be on a VTT or in theatre of mind

dusk latch
#

I don’t have a party

shut dagger
#

and those just emulate the regular rules

ornate cedar
#

what is vtt?

shut dagger
shut dagger
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roll 20, foundry VTT, owlbear rodeo, fantasy grounds, and so on

ornate cedar
#

okay I am going to ask for a redirect

shut dagger
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or theatre of mind

ornate cedar
#

where do I go to ask questions about vtt

shut dagger
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in that VTTs server or forum

ornate cedar
#

in this server right is there a specific channel?

shut dagger
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nah in the VTTs server

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or their online forum

ornate cedar
#

is it against the server rules to ask for a link to it

shut dagger
shut dagger
ornate cedar
#

okay which one would be ideal for homebrew icesphere

shut dagger
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no idea what icesphere is, unfortunately

ornate cedar
#

are there free ones ?

shut dagger
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roll 20 is the free one, but the free version is going to be limited, especially if you want to do heavy homebrew

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Foundry costs 50$ from one person in the party

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owlbear is subscription based i believe

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i think it has a free version too

ornate cedar
#

i've run a google search on roll2o it seems too restrictive for what I am looking for

grim shore
#

hey what is the "Faith" section on the DnDBeyond character creator? Are there religions in the DnD universe? Can I put something down like "Power of money" or some kind of philosophy?

dusk latch
#

What does roll2o mean

shut dagger
echo kelp
grim shore
shut dagger
#

depends on the setting

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most D&D settings have their own pantheons

echo kelp
grim shore
#

Ok, but the Faith subsection is only about religion?

shut dagger
#

so, thats nothing that you have to worry about, that is for you to add more flavor and understanding to your character

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it has no mechanical effect

echo kelp
shut dagger
#

put whatever you want, its for you

grim shore
dusk latch
shut dagger
# grim shore Gods from where? Real life?

the gods in most settings tend to follow the idea of greek/roman pantheons, where gods have a domain (ie god of the sea) and you pray to/make offerings to that god if that domain is relevant to your daily life

#

clerics and such will of course go further and follow the god in a deeper sense

grim shore
shut dagger
#

yeah, the kind of "default" setting for D&D is Forgotten Realms, so if you wanna delve deeper into that you can look up the Forgotten Realms pantheon/gods

dusk latch
#

What are tokens and what do they do or am I slow

shut dagger
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tokens are just an object used to represent something, irl or on a VTT

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"this rock is a wolf"

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or "this paper plate is a pitfall trap"

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on VTT they tend to be picture of what they represent

echo kelp
#

Yeah it's like a marker to represent a creature/player character

toxic saffron
#

I'm trying to learn the magic system, I think I get most of it but is there a video or good resource to explain it to me

#

Even with the Players hand book I'm confused

shut dagger
#

I dont know of any specific resources like that, but if you wanna talk about what you need help with I can try and help you that way

echo kelp
toxic saffron
#

I guess one question I have is related to spell slots.
I'm trying to create a level 3 magic user
And when I looked at the Players Hand book it says lv 3 magic user has 4 lv 1 spells and 2 lv 2 slots

So does that mean even though they are lv 3 they don't get a lv 3 slot?

shut dagger
#

Level of spells doesnt correlate to level of characters

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Two different progression systems

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Spells cap out at level 9, which players get at like level 17

toxic saffron
#

Oh, okay that actually helps things are making more sense

So a magic user's individual level is different from the spells level.

shut dagger
#

Yes

lyric fjord
#

you get a new level of spell every 2nd character level

#

1st at 1st, 2nd at 3rd, 3rd at 5th etc

toxic saffron
#

Another question is with prepared spells do you always have them with you? Or do you have to equipt some in between rests?
(Not sure if this is a dumb question)

shut dagger
#

It depends on the specific caster

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For example, cleric gets to choose from all cleric spells to prepare their set of prepared spells every single day

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Wizards get to choose from their spell book each day

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Bard keeps the same list forever, with the ability to add/swap when they level up

toxic saffron
#

If you miss an attack does it still take a spell slot?

shut dagger
#

yes, if you cast a spell, regardless of result, it uses the spell slot

#

that means if they save against the spell, or if you miss the spell, its used

ornate cedar
#

Azurelen what is the difference between sorceress and wizard

shut dagger
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wizard is someone who academically studies magic and uses their knowledge of magic to cast spells

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sorcerer/ess uses innate magic they were born with to cast spells

ornate cedar
#

okay with the elements i explained earlier would the sorceress be within that realm

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of monk half elf and wizard or monk half elf sorceress

shut dagger
#

you were looking for a seer type vibe?

ornate cedar
#

yes

shut dagger
#

Diviniation wizard would fit that the best

ornate cedar
#

im filling out the dndbeyond character sheet online now and its a bit confusing at first

shut dagger
#

just be aware that a monk/wizard is gonna have some serious identity issues

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and is not gonna be that great

ornate cedar
#

which is the greatest?

shut dagger
#

multiclassing you generally want to multiclass 2 classes which share a similar playstyle and stat desire

ornate cedar
#

I'm going to bounce some ideas off to ya first so ya can see what I am looking for

shut dagger
#

wizard uses INT, and monk uses WIS DEX

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so you are already stretched thin stat wise, and of course you dont want to have low CON

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and wizard wants to play behind and avoid combat, while monk wants the opposite

ornate cedar
#

lighting feet, fire hands, elemental head, foresight seer type vibe

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I won't be able to pick up or hold any staff or anything but would be able to use a staff of blocking

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good evasive skills with intuition

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with that im not too sure what class or role i would be good in

#

that is where I get lost lol

karmic junco
#

Anyone on?

edgy onyx
#

Yeah

velvet jetty
#

Hi

karmic finch
#

Hi

shut dagger
#

Ello there

topaz garnet
carmine shuttle
#

Seconded. The odds are high that the whole will be less than the sum of its parts.

surreal epoch
#

hi im new to dnd, was just wondering r there any limits to your character

exotic remnantBOT
timid locust
waxen grail
#

im new and im wondering what are some things to stay away from as a newcomer, just so i don't overcomplicate it etc.

timid locust
#

If you want to keep it simple, I'd avoid classes that use spellcasting, since that's one of the most complex systems in the game. Some good classes for a beginner are Fighter, Barbarian, Rogue, or Monk.

lyric fjord
#

casting is plenty manageable for a new player tbh

#

just avoid multiclassing id say

mighty orbit
#

Hello players and fellow dms! I would like to report that my first session dming and in dnd with my players whom also know nothing...WENT WELL

#

I will admit, the roleplaying bit was a bit difficult when they started doing unexpected things but it was infinitely more fun that way!

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I can now proudly say i am a dm. Thank you and godbless
Also happy new year!

winter jackal
#

Does Alter self add to your charisma modifier in the 2014 version for natural weapons?

timid locust
#

Nope. It uses your Strength for the hit and damage rolls as per normal

winter jackal
#

no shot

timid locust
#

That's one of the nice upgrades the updated version got.

winter jackal
#

damn that’s annoying, I was gonna try to flavor it using draconic sorcerer n use a dragon claw attack

timid locust
#

Unfortunately there's not a lot of options for gaining natural weapons after character creation

carmine shuttle
novel bluff
#

Hello anytip for a cleric