#dnd-newcomers

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short pasture
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Thank you

shut dagger
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Same to you, link above contains an overview of D&D and guides you on how to start learning:)

fiery pulsar
gloomy quarry
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hi all

shut dagger
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Ello there

versed osprey
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Hi :)

sleek fractal
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calm stirrup
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I an a level five bard snd from norway does anyone want to play with me

echo kelp
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See #find-a-game for more information on how to use our Looking For Game channels

short pasture
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Should I start with d&d beyond or should I look for a d&d club in my area?

dapper gulch
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D&D Beyond is just a resource for managing your character and adventures. You’ll want to either find a local club in your area or start with #find-a-game if you want to look here.

short pasture
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And should I try online first? Or should I try joining a local club

plucky ridge
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Could do one or the other, or both. Depends on what you're interested in and comfortable with

main fulcrum
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Yeah, I'd try both. One because spreading your net wide helps to actually find a group and two because you won't know which you prefer until you try it

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I personally will play online but much prefer in person, while other people are the opposite

void glade
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Hii

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How's everyone

tardy mesa
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Any tips for a rogue?

hearty escarp
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Understanding how sneak attack and your cunning actions work is 75% of the battle. dndCheers

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For example, you don't need to be sneaking or have advantage to get your sneak attack - an ally being next to the enemy you're targeting is enough.

short pasture
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Then do I need more stuff if I join a local club? Or is it the same online

void stump
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Hello!

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tribal owl
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Hi I'm wouldn't say I'm new to d&d world but was wondering where would be a good place to find and online group to play with

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gaunt pollen
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would p2e be too overwhelming to jump into vs 5e?

main fulcrum
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They're different games and this server is just for D&D, so I can't speak to Pathfinder

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You'd have to learn the rules for that game if you want to play it

gaunt pollen
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ohhhh i see, gotcha, thanks 🙂

tribal hemlock
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Haii

velvet rover
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ok making my first character

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when I use Beyond it says for a level 4 cleric i can only pick life domain

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how do I unlock other domains?

echo kelp
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Unless you own other books on DnDBeyond, you only have access to the materials in the free rules or SRD

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?books

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velvet rover
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Oh wow, i didn't know you had to purchase it, thanks!

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life domain it is then haha

echo kelp
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You can play D&D fine with just the free materials but if you want additional options and rules, you'll either need to buy the book on DnDBeyond, be in a DnDBeyond campaign with content sharing enabled and someone in that campaign has that book, or use the homebrew tools to recreate materials from physical books you have.

void stump
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Sup, I'm extremely new to dnd I have almost no knowledge, I just heard abt it a lot and it seems very interesting, can somebody maybe help me get started out like I see many people "making" characters, is it just a description of your character or is there other stuff I am missing?

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echo kelp
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The free rules have the steps to creating a character sheet (see link in the bot post)

void stump
velvet rover
void stump
velvet rover
echo kelp
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I'd recommend trying out the stuff in the free materials first to see if you like the game or not before investing money into books, etc. Yes the books add more to the game but you can have a really great game even with the more limited options that only the free rules provide.

velvet rover
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Yea I agree, I am glad I can bring Guidance along, since in BG3 that was a great spell to help pass Checks.

void stump
echo kelp
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?tag new complexity

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Class Complexity

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

echo kelp
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That said - play what sounds fun for you and will work well for the group and game that you join.

velvet rover
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I am having a tough time understanding how many prepared spells I am allowed to bring.

void stump
velvet rover
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The website is doing an amazing job, but doesn't seem to let me in on that knowledge. I am a level 4 Cleric Life domain.

echo kelp
velvet rover
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Oh wait I get 4 cantrips and 7 spells right?

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Yep I just saw this, thanks. I think I will read a little into those tables as well.

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Do you guys have any suggestions on a level 4 Cleric Life Domain maybe would make things fun?

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I should have Healing Word tho right?

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I think I want Guiding Bolt as well LOL

void stump
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Well, I will go read everything at dndbeyond I guess waahgone

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Wish me luck

velvet rover
void stump
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Ohhh

void stump
velvet rover
void stump
velvet rover
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Which is kindof scary since, I have never really roleplayed a character before.

void stump
void stump
velvet rover
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Yea at first I was thinking about making a over zealous cleric know it all, but he is actually terrible at everything LOL

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But my knowledge in this game is to small to know how to really flesh that out.

void stump
velvet rover
void stump
velvet rover
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See this spell sounds fun. Command. You speak a one-word command to a creature you can see within range. The target must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or follow the command on its next turn. Choose the command from these options:

Approach. The target moves toward you by the shortest and most direct route, ending its turn if it moves within 5 feet of you.

Drop. The target drops whatever it is holding and then ends its turn.

Flee. The target spends its turn moving away from you by the fastest available means.

Grovel. The target has the Prone condition and then ends its turn.

Halt. On its turn, the target doesn’t move and takes no action or Bonus Action.

Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. You can affect one additional creature for each spell slot level above 1.

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So I guess I'll bring it.

void stump
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velvet rover
final veldt
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hi : D

shut dagger
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Ello there

final veldt
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hii

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hru?

shut dagger
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I'm alright, got any questions for me?

final veldt
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well

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i wanna play online dnd as a beginner!

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i tried about 2 years ago, long ago i know

shut dagger
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Beginner to online or beginner to D&D

final veldt
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beginner to dnd

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ive played dnd twice, more then a year ago

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online

shut dagger
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So, this link here has a good overview of stuff to help you learn D&D

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final veldt
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but due to a messy dm, and the second campaign having unserious/toxic online players

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i kind of disliked the experience

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but since baldurs gate, ive been wanting to come back to it

final veldt
shut dagger
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I dont mind a DM

final veldt
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not what i meant like..

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dm

shut dagger
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Yes thats what i meant too

final veldt
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like message

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ohhhh

shut dagger
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Haha

toxic saffron
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For Bard's jack of all trades does all skills get a half proficiency if I'm not proficiency? Or is it only skills I have +0 modifier on?

shut dagger
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It cares about proficency, not the modifier

toxic saffron
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Okay, and do saving throws count?

shut dagger
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They are not skills

toxic saffron
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Okay 👌
Thanks

ember niche
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Hey all, I’m playing my first ever campaign which is a pre-written campaign (Stormwreck Isle).

I’m playing as the halfling rogue with a criminal background but I’m finding the combat pretty stale. It seems that my only option in combat is sneak attack and then dagger/shortbow for the rest of the battle.

I know that I should focus on more creative solutions - which I have, for example: I used my 1000 ball bearings to trip some enemies and force them prone, used my rope to tie up a boss and set them alight using my oil (which worked thanks to some very lucky critical successes) etc. - but I’m running out of ideas now and the dagger/short bow spam is pretty boring. During my team’s last fight, I found myself wandering off exploring other areas whilst they fought, as there was not much I could do to help…

Any tips on how to improve my usefulness during combat?

I like the idea of using sneak/sleight of hand to put explosives or poisons into people’s pockets but I haven’t come across anything like that yet…

wheat crystal
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Creative stuff can be fun yeah but the classical Rogue combat loop is getting sneak attack off every turn. If your game uses the optional flanking rules see if you can position yourself such that you and your allies get advantage.

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Rogue can get very very good if you can get off a second sneak attack per round via your reaction, such as via a qualifying opportunity attack

shut dagger
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You should be sneak attacking every turn

ember niche
shut dagger
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Thats your main misunderstanding

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Sneak attack is given anytime you have advantage, OR when you have an ally within 5ft of the target

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And you dont sneak attack

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You make an attack with a weapon, and if those criteria are true, you gain sneak attack damage as bonus damage

ember niche
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Omg this is life changing haha! My whole group is playing this as their first campaign so none of us had picked this up! Thank you so much. This will definitely help with my damage output!

Besides utilising sneak attack - have we got any fun or creative ideas that a halfling rogue might use during combat?

shut dagger
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Level 1 is going to be mostly simple

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When you get cunning actions and level up more, you will have a lot more you can do

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But at its core rogue is running around trying to sneak attack

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Also, are you playing 2024 or 2014 rogue?

ember niche
ember niche
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This is correct ☺️

shut dagger
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2024 generally gives a lot more to martial classes to do/benefit from

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Weapon mastery from 2024 gives Rogues a lot of options

ember niche
tulip hawk
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Hi all!, I'm new to this server and new to DnD. I am look for a group to join.

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timid spindle
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Hey

shut dagger
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Ello there

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carmine shuttle
# ember niche Darn that’s a shame!

If you're all new, I might suggest that you point the GM to the fact that the core rules have gotten an update/polish beginning in September and ask if the whole group can switch over since new stuff going forward will be based on (and balanced around) those instead.

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It's the "D&D Free Rules" link in the bot post immediately above me.

ember niche
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Thank you so much - that is really handy!

ember niche
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Which pre-written campaigns are recommended after completing Dragons of Stormwreck Isle?

My group would like to complete a couple of pre-made campaigns before the DM designs their own!

main fulcrum
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If I remember correctly, there are 2 on D&D Beyond that are meant to follow it directly

ember niche
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Hearing a lot about LMOP - may be worth a go!:)

crisp plover
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Anyone looking for some people to play with? I’m a newcomer looking to play :))

shut dagger
carmine shuttle
main fulcrum
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Ahh, wrong dragons

final veldt
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hiii

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grim shore
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Hey, does anyone know of any recordings of a decent session I can watch to get a sense of how players interact with each other and the dm?

frank crystal
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Hey, I'm new to D&D iv always thought it was cool kinda like Elden ring but not Elden ring, and none of my friends are as nerdy as me to be interested in D&D I was wondering if anyone could teach me how to play and possibly I could join a campaign 😁

hot laurel
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how do i make my character ?

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warped wedge
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Hi, hope this is the correct Channel to ask:
I am somewhat lost with my Character creation for my first Campaign.
I want to play a Paladin and wanted him to follow one of the Dwarven Gods (Silverbeard).
But I can't for the life of me figure out if this god (or the Dwarf gods in general) are part of the Books we have available for the campaign.
Can anyone tell me which book he (and the rest of the Dwarf Pantheon) belongs to?

shut dagger
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So, that would be up to the setting and world that your DM chooses to use. Specific gods arent really in the game by default, and a paladin doesnt even need to follow a god

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It ends up being a question you ask your DM of what gods they have in their world

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And if your DM is unsure and is just using a premade setting like forgotten realms, just google forgotten realms gods/dwarf gods

lyric fjord
severe storm
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Hey guys I am a fairly new DM I have run
White plume mountain against the cult of the reptile god
But I have found that I have a weakness in my NPC roleplay in towns
now I wanna do better for my players
Can you guys give me some recommendations as to how to make that part of the world come alive?
YouTube's highly appreciated

fresh fable
severe storm
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I do like the legacy module structure

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But is more of a general Improvement question

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Al @fresh fable really cool link thx

final pewter
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Hi all I'm new to dungeons and dragons I really like the game tho I have never played it I have play baldur's gate 3

lyric fjord
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bg3 isnt that similar to dnd although it is based off it

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it’ll help you get started but don’t expect every mechanic to carry over

solemn light
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?tag new bg3

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lyric fjord
dusk heron
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Is it possible for small characters to wield a heavy weapon like a great sword?

lyric fjord
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depends what version you play

dusk heron
lyric fjord
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2024 allows it

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2014 you get disadvantage on your attacks

dusk heron
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Ah ok

dusk heron
edgy onyx
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Kobolds are humanoids

dusk heron
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What is the most easiest and hardest classes to learn?

edgy onyx
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Generally spellcasters can be bit more difficult to get a hang of at first, due to having their spells be on a resource system (spell slots) to manage, and having a lot of choise to pick spells from, while martial classes like Fighter or Barbarian are more simple and straight forward

lyric fjord
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theyre all fine though tbh

dusk heron
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How do you use artificer??

edgy onyx
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Absolutely!
The best class to learn is the one you find interest in learning

lyric fjord
dusk heron
lyric fjord
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kinda

rigid crypt
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hello, so i come from pathfinder 1e mainly, but dnd is a bit simpler, so wondering if the simplicity can sorta railroad the best builds or is it still open to a lot of variety?

frank quest
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Hello I have been on a few dungeons and dragons server but looking it find more. I am fairly new to playing d&d only played for 3 years on and off

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rigid crypt
short pasture
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And does someone have advice for what I should buy?

rigid crypt
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you just have to go hard on theorycraft

short pasture
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I ment like stuff such dice I know but what else?

carmine shuttle
dapper gulch
delicate girder
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Whats a very good open world based module?

fallen surge
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It really depends on what you mean. The whole point of a module is to guide you through an experience. There are plenty of modules with large worlds that you can explore and stories that are non-linear, but I don't think a module can ever really give you "true freedom." A module is, by its very nature, a set of guide rails.

velvet rover
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Do clerics have any Revival spells at level 4?

fallen surge
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No. The lowest level spell that can bring the dead back to life is Revivify, which is a 3rd level spell, meaning clerics get it at level 5

velvet rover
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O.O Thank you haha

fallen surge
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A cleric that is level 4 or lower could potentially get a spell scroll of revivify though, which would allow them to cast the spell even if they are too low of a level

timid locust
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(If they're lucky enough to successfully use the scroll!)

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velvet rover
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I went with Ilmater though, he seems legit.

crimson dock
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dang i thought i was unique going for an ilmater paladin lmao

fallen surge
# delicate girder Then the larger world ones

Well, most of the modules with large worlds are higher level adventures. If you want to start at level 1, most of the adventures are much smaller scale. I'd say the adventure that's probably the closest to what you are looking for is the one included in Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse. That module starts at level 3 and goes to level 20 iirc. And it lets you explore multiple different planes of existance

plucky ridge
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Ilmater is a great choice for any character 🙂

delicate girder
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Alright thanks

crimson dock
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I've been reading up on the lore of Ilmater and the church of Ilmater and plan on memorizing the prayer in the "Prayers of Repent" book. and also memorizing just a few short personal prayers for certain situations. also they have just a couple saying that I wanna throw in my rp for it to really feel authentic

plucky ridge
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That's awesome!

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RP is how you bring your character to life and it sounds like you're already putting in fantastic work.

carmine shuttle
hearty escarp
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I'd also add that open world adventures are harder to prep for and may feel overwhelming for new players and dms.

lyric fjord
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How do i play as a dm as a zombie or any other monster. we got the starter set for storm wreck isles and when my player encountered 3 zombies i don't get the zombies attack damage and any time i tried to attack the player as a zombie his ac is always higher. I am confused please help. The stat block is confusing. Btw i am a new dm.

smoky adder
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The "+3 to hit" means you'd add +3 to their attack roll.

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Which means for a player with an AC of 15, you'd need to roll at least a 12 to hit.

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So a zombie is simply more likely to miss than hit.

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(Which is fine because they're not meant to be deadly in small numbers.)

loud nova
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Hello guys ! I started recently to play D&D with some friends of mine. And I am role playing a wizard. Yet, as a newby, I would have to ask you some advices on how to play my character especially according to the fact than I am a wizard. What things could I do in order to act like a wizard ? I've been told that, okay Wizard cast spells but there's more about it

carmine shuttle
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Do you have any actual play sessions under your belt yet?

loud nova
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I played an initiation (but just to learn the game, not with my character) and played a single session of about 2h30

harsh fjord
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Wizards are people, so they can be varied. But wizards study magic, so you can start there. Why did your character study magic? (Or if they didn't study it, what is their relationship to it?) Do they have any particular fascinations or specializations with magic? Are they young? Old? #character-discussion is the better spot to dive in more to these sorts of considerations!

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lapis onyx
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hey guys where might i be able to find a beginner online campaign group

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quasi patrol
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Hi everyone! I'm new to DnD and I'm struggling to find a group for beginners. I have been playing with Ai, but I feel like it'll be a lot more fun with actual humans. Any tips on finding an online group willing to play with a beginner?

worn viper
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Hi, I'm new to DnD, nice to meet you all helloGreenDragon

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reef meteor
frozen fern
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hiii also new to dnd :))) nice to meel everyone!!

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worn viper
reef meteor
# worn viper Hii, sorry I wasn't on Discord. I really don't know anything yet. Maybe the basi...

No problem, well the basics on how to play would be better if you find a dungeon master to teach you. However I can tell a overview about it. So dnd is a ttrpg or a "Table Top Role Playing Game" where you go on missions and go adventuring. A good example would be Lord of The Rings where you have a bunch off characters going on a mission with all off them having different abilities and personalities

shut dagger
worn viper
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Aa thank you :DD

velvet rover
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Is there any character builders out there that doesn't charge you to add like all the options?

hearty escarp
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No, any options outside of the free rules are paid.

shut dagger
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The options are licensed products created in order to be sold, unfortunately

wheat crystal
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If you would like to use paid options but can’t otherwise purchase them yourself, and don’t mind filling out a sheet manually, local libraries often have 5e books available to browse & check out

velvet rover
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shut dagger
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No, its commercialized and made by a company

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(the community is great, but the IP is held by WotC)

velvet rover
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What is it you purchase to unlock all of it then? The starter set or something?

shut dagger
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Depends on what program you are talking about

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And what you want to unlock

velvet rover
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oh goodness... i was afraid you were going to say that LOL

shut dagger
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There are many different books availabile right now since this version of D&D has been produced for 10 years so far

velvet rover
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So its multiple purchases then

shut dagger
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The main one will be the Players Handbook

wheat crystal
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Content is packaged into various books. The starter set just has a set of dice, an adventure, and some premade characters (and the free rules)

velvet rover
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Ahhh ok yea I just need a starting location.

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What dice should I bring, tonight is my first game ever.

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1 20 sided dice?

shut dagger
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A set of gaming dice is prefered

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1 d4/6/8/10/12/20/100

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With some of them being more optional

velvet rover
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gotcha, hmm love how I was given no information this is going to be insane I can already tell.

shut dagger
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And some of them you want multiples of

wheat crystal
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You can also see if you can use a digital dice roller. Even google has their own if you search up “roll 1d4” or similar

shut dagger
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The DM will typically have rulebooks and dice to share

velvet rover
shut dagger
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Yeah then dont worry about supplies and rulebooks

velvet rover
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So yea, maybe as he organized this knowing we are all new went ahead and made some preparations.

shut dagger
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As a DM ive never shown up to a game without my rule books and at least 8 sets of dice

velvet rover
worn blade
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I totally didn't order like 8 sets of dice recently

velvet rover
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I think I will have fun no matter what tho, I do have the beyond app with my character made, i was just sad, I couldn't dig deeper into the character customization.

velvet rover
shut dagger
worn blade
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5 of them are mini sets but 3 of them are normal sets i found neat, got them off a cheap site so shippings taking some time and they havent arrived yet though

shut dagger
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I have a lot of single sets of dice, but i also just bought a bag of dice for DMing

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Toss the bag on the table and say have at it

velvet rover
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Creating a character is a lot, DM's must have to spend so much time creating story, you musth ave to love it right?

worn blade
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I dont plan on dming any time soon i just like the math rocks

shut dagger
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DMing is a commitment of time and soul yeah

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But many times its worth it

worn blade
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maybe next year ill DM

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get some actual playing experience first

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I know im locked in for sessions on saturdays in person so im at least gonna have that much experience

velvet rover
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Yea, I looked at some starter set that comes with a bunch of items and npc's and I was like how in the world do these DM's do this, like a love with story telling and being flexible is a must.

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I will report back with how it goes, thi sis a one off story whatever that means.

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I think our group will come together solve something I assume and part ways.

worn blade
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last saturday was supposed to be session 0 but nobody else showed up, I did learn that parts of the campaign were made the day prior or day of at like 2 am but thats about it so far that i know

velvet rover
worn blade
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last saturday was the week of new years and im basically the only one who was keeping in touch the entire time, they are putting the advert out again this week hoping enough people show up though

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thinking of playing an eldritch knight of some sort but idk yet im thinking still

nocturne crown
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Hi

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supple wyvern
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Hi, im new and wanted to ask if i can find one-shots somewhere (my friend told me i should do one of those) but i didnt find any in the lfg section

harsh fjord
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Otherwise, you can look for games elsewhere besides this server. I have a list of options here.

worn blade
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chat my dice finally arrived

fathom pine
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noice

worn blade
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all except the metal dice are in the bag now, the mini metal dice came with a d20 keychain holder so im tempted to put them on my keychain

carmine shuttle
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You will want some kind of pad/tray/something for the metal dice to avoid damage to the table.

worn blade
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its a very mini set

carmine shuttle
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Still.

worn blade
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what channel would be good to send a pic to

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to show how mini they are

harsh fjord
worn blade
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Sent

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they are quite tiny

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Going to the store will send it next to a regular d20 and another mini d20 for scale

steep cradle
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Hello

dense veldt
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Hello im new! :3

wheat crystal
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welcome newbies!

steep blaze
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Hi! I'm new and am excited to meet peopledndLove

shut dagger
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Welcome!

worn blade
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yall are smart what would you do with the baby dice set i just got

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its like half the size of a standard mini dice set

nocturne crown
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Being a dnd player that doesnt have a micro and even if he had talks english as if he was talking a mix of russian and mandarin its tough

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dense veldt
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Soooo what a can do here? 😄

lyric fjord
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you can start by checking out #learn-to-play if you havent already, people in this channel can help if you have any questions

velvet rover
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Yo my friend is a level 4 druid of the land can he transform into anything ?

echo kelp
reef flax
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when creating a character can you set your proficiencies ?

cerulean salmon
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usually you have a list to choose between for each feature

reef flax
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yeah, you can't tweak them though?

echo kelp
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Proficiency bonus comes from your character level
What your character is proficient in comes from, as others noted, your class/background/species.

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This is detailed in the class description

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So to answer your question - you don't tweak them on your own

reef flax
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okay so if i keep doing a deception move, telling a lie, convincing people to do things with my disguise, then when i level up do i have skill points to allocate or does it increase on it's own?

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and does the proficiency increase faster if i keep doing that skill or action?

shut dagger
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No, you dont get skill points or increase proficiencies faster

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The only way your skills go up is if said attribute goes up, or when you level up and your proficiency modifier goes up

reef flax
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so if i want to build a character who uses charisma in deception then instead of picking an elf i would pick the right classes that provide extra boost to the deception skill already

shut dagger
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You could pick an elf

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That doesnt really matter much

reef flax
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then it's the class

shut dagger
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There are a lot of ways to get proficency in deception

reef flax
shut dagger
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Your background, your class, feats, class features all can give you proficiencies

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Some races can give you proficiencies

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I would recommend making a character and seeing what you get to choose at each step

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Its gonna be hard to try and explain without you trying it yourself

severe dawn
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anyone know if there are ever text based campaigns? or if there is a good place to look.

shut dagger
severe dawn
main fulcrum
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In my experience, they're the least common type

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But they do exist

lyric fjord
#

Hello

still ocean
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Wsp, i've been in this discord for a bit wanting to play but have still yet to ever play a game of dnd in my life (my fault bc my schedule is too busy ;;)

plucky valley
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SAME being busy in college does NOT help 🥲

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In one attempt I messed up making a character so badly that the guy had to cancel the one-shot. I've since actually read the book

sage ravine
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Jello! I am mostly new to DND. I played a game once years ago and I understand the general gist of it, however, there isn't much I understand or know, not enough to play a whole game with people.

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dusk heron
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What is the difference between intelligence and wisdom?

shut dagger
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Think of intelligence like rote knowledge and facts, and wisdom like understanding how the world works

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Intelligence is knowing a tomato is a fruit, wisdom is not adding it to a fruit salad

cobalt frigate
# dusk heron What is the difference between intelligence and wisdom?

Ability Stats With Tomato
Strength is being able to crush a tomato.
Dexterity is being able to dodge a tomato.
Constitution is being able to eat a bad tomato.
Intelligence is knowing a tomato is a fruit.
Wisdom is knowing not to put a tomato in a fruit salad.
Charisma is being able to sell a tomato based fruit salad.

limber bramble
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Hey, just needing some advice. I’m a VERRRRRRYYYY new player, as in never played a game before except for a little of BG3. No clue what different types of games are, but I have a character that I just made. I’m a bit anxious to find a group to join, because I have lots of commitments on the weekdays. I’m just worried I won’t be able to commit or my parents won’t approve of me playing online with strangers. Any words of wisdom to ease my worries?

shut dagger
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Honestly not much I can say to ease your worries unfortunately

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Scheduling is one of the toughest problems D&D groups run into, and not having a consistent day free can be real rough

limber bramble
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🥲

shut dagger
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And parents not wanting you to talk with strangers is kidna up to them 😅

limber bramble
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Maybe I’ll just wait until I’m a bit older

shut dagger
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Yeah, unfortunately I would tend to agree that being a young girl on the internet can open yourself up to creeps

west jacinth
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scheduling will never not be a nightmare for you, sadly, but once you accept that it's not so bad

limber bramble
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Is it really that bad?

west jacinth
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a campaign I'm in has been on pause for 3 and a half months

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it gets a little crazy

shut dagger
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You can try to alleviate it by playing in a campaign with no set time/day that is flexible, but that has issues with games getting played too

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Or something like play by post, but thats a very different form of D&D

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And definitely isnt everyones cup of tea

true shard
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On average the best advice is getting a day and trying to stick to it so that everyone knows to try to keep their schedule open on exactly that day instead of being in limbo trying to find something that works for everyone

west jacinth
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it's true

crystal ermine
shut dagger
west jacinth
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don't you just type looking for DM with a / in front of it?

fresh fable
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Play by post could be the safest bet

limber bramble
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What’s play by post

shut dagger
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Play by post also avoids the issue of talking to strangers for your parents

fresh fable
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Type /looking in any channel to activate the bot

shut dagger
crystal ermine
west jacinth
limber bramble
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That sounds way more my cup of tea to be honest, so I don’t have to feel embarrassed rping out loud

shut dagger
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I actually turned a campaign I was running into PBP for a while when we couldnt regularly schedule games

shut dagger
true shard
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I'd personally consider it true dnd but I get what you mean

west jacinth
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I think pbp is better if you're interested in heavier RP and character writing but don't want to use your voice to do it

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totally get the embarassment thing

shut dagger
limber bramble
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Are there ways to find a group like that on here?

shut dagger
limber bramble
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Maybe I’ll just do pbp until I’m more comfortable

shut dagger
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Look for PBP or Play-by-post as keywords in the description

west jacinth
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you could also make a looking for dm post with your preferences and other info in it

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see if you get lucky and get picked up by somebody

limber bramble
#

How do I post in looking for a dm? I’ve added the channel but it just redirects me

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Is there something I have to press?

shut dagger
west jacinth
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i think you have to put in a bot command

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i think you're after / looking for dm

velvet jetty
carmine shuttle
hearty escarp
harsh fjord
woeful oasis
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so looking for some insight on to peoples opinions 🙂

ill be starting in a new campaign soon with a part of 5 (this includes me) atm we have:

Fighter
Barbarian
Ranger
Druid (probably)

i was thinking of making a spell caster for my character since the other classes arent as heavy in that department besides maybe the druid. Initially i thought maybe a bard for the utility but then figured i would go with a wizard or sorcerer.

so my question is what would people suggest? i am thinking of a wizard due to being able to have more spell options to choose from allowing for more utility and versatility due to the type of group i will be with. Id love to hear other peoples opinions.

(my apologies if this is not the right channel to ask this question in)

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sorcerer seems limited in spell options for that type of group no? i like the idea of both though!

woeful oasis
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thanks for the insight

delicate girder
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My friend is wonder if dark urge is a character that’s been in dnd for awhile and are they playable?

fallen surge
azure geode
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Hello, is there a channel for one shot campaigns?

edgy onyx
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No, this is for helping newcomers, and we don't host games on the server
Check out the LFG channels to find games, lot of which are one-shots #find-a-game

delicate girder
lyric fjord
#

Hi everyone I was wondering how I can join a group for dnd, I am new to this style of it and have only had a dnd type of experience in a Minecraft server

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oak nimbus
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so I have a question

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so when you subscribe for $2.17 or w/e after tax. the cosmetic dice. How do you change the look of the dice? rn mine is black and red.

cobalt frigate
#

I assuming you're referring to the digital dice on D&D Beyond?

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Go to your Collections > My Dice to select which digital dice set to use.

oak nimbus
fallen surge
oak nimbus
fallen surge
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no. Its on the bottom ribbon. Collections / Game Rules / Sources etc

fallen surge
ripe spoke
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Is dnd a board game

timid locust
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It's a tabletop game. So it's originally played around a table like a board game is, but it doesn't use an actual board.

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Plenty of games are played over voice chat online nowadays, though

carmine shuttle
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Played in-person, it can use a gridded map and miniatures, but that's not a requirement. Some groups are perfectly happy using "Theater of the Mind".

ripe spoke
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Is dungeon adventure in alexa dnd?

timid locust
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I don't know what that is, but probably not.

ripe spoke
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Is there any rules to it?

cobalt frigate
#

Rules for what?

ripe spoke
#

Dnd

cobalt frigate
#

D&D is mostly rules.

ripe spoke
#

Are there universal rules

cobalt frigate
#

The rules to D&D are universal.

ripe spoke
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Thanks

timid vector
timid locust
cobalt frigate
#

Yes, understand the rules before you start to consider homebrewing.

timid locust
#

And welcome back, Mr. Clouds.

idle yacht
#

Hi, I have a question about the new version of the 2024 PHB. How does Weapon Mastery Properties work? Do I attach up the effects I select for my weapons or does each weapon have its own set of specific properties?

cobalt frigate
idle yacht
echo kelp
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You read the weapon item and reference the weapon property

carmine shuttle
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The list of weapons identifies the mastery property for each weapon.

short marsh
# ripe spoke Is dnd a board game

No it’s not a board game so to speak,
Ttrpgs are improv games where you play a character and go through an adventure. There is no winning, just an experience to make story’s and so forth. There can be maps and minis, there are dice and rules.

idle yacht
cobalt frigate
gleaming sapphire
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Hello, I’m new and I was wondering if there was somewhere I could go to find a party to join or something similar

exotic remnantBOT
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amber stone
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hi, I am new and want to ask, when joining a party what are the things that are expected to be prepared before the adventure starts, from the players other than the character sheet, and the DM other then the adventure?

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mostly in an online setting

oak nimbus
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so im making another character. why dont i find Artificer among classes?

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on the website?

idle palm
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what website are you using?

oak nimbus
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dnd beyond

idle palm
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you need to buy the sourcebooks to access most of the options on dndbeyond

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i think artíficer isn't from the phb so that's why it's not on there

oak nimbus
#

the internet says its on expanded rules

fleet pollen
#

which is better for hoosing starting points
Roll Dice/Buy Points or Standard Array?

oak nimbus
#

what book is artificer from?

idle palm
oak nimbus
idle palm
idle palm
oak nimbus
#

so I guess I have to pick a book?

idle palm
#

yeah probably

oak nimbus
#

are the pictures only in the physical copy? or is it in the digital too?

idle palm
#

what do you mean by pictures?

oak nimbus
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well if you buy a physical book it comes with the neat drawn pics inside, right? I love the drawn pics.

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I just wonder if when you buy the digital copy you get the pictures too. I just really love those drawings.

idle palm
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there are probably pictures in the digital copy

fathom escarp
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Can anyone do a session with me? I have a character and everything

west jacinth
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im just curious, is it a rogue

fathom escarp
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Yeah I figured it out alr

zealous wyvern
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is there some place one could find class features by level with descriptions on what they do? Extra points if it's printable as well

echo kelp
lyric fjord
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the 2014 srd includes every class that isnt artificer but if you want anything else yeah youll need books

zealous wyvern
#

well I do have the 2024 player's handbook physically but I would like to give those pages with the class features to my players (I'm a first time dm running for first time players) so they don't have to keep asking me what they can do during combat etc

echo kelp
#

?books

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lyric fjord
oak nimbus
#

what type of armor can Sorcerer wear? IE light, med, heavy?

hearty escarp
oak nimbus
#

so then what can i do about defense?

fresh fable
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Mage armour, shield spell, natural armour from a race like tortle,

hearty escarp
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Rely on spells, such as mage armor, invest in dexterity to raise your AC, stay in the backlines.

fresh fable
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Draconic sorcerer gets a bonus to AC

oak nimbus
fresh fable
#

Dragonborn?

oak nimbus
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oh sorry!! Draconic race.

fresh fable
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Dragonborn is the draconic race from the PHB

hearty escarp
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You'll get a damage resistance from dragonborn, so that is sort of a defense.

oak nimbus
#

so I am guessing the color is all up to the player choice?

hearty escarp
#

You've guessed right dndApprove

oak nimbus
#

It was either Red or Gold!!

hearty escarp
#

In both cases, you'd be resistant to fire damage and your breath weapon also produces fire.

oak nimbus
hearty escarp
#

But yeah, in either case, sorcerers typically aren't the most sturdy of classes, so you're probably better of leaving the actual melee combat to your barbarian/paladin/fighter/monk etc.

oak nimbus
#

Are Clerics good?

hearty escarp
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In what way?

lyric fjord
#

there are also feats that give you armor proficiency although theyre generally not very good

lyric fjord
oak nimbus
#

well say a party doesnt have a healer class, but you stil want to do dmg. I just dont want to be a 1 hit wonder.

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Meaning like all Im good for is healing/resing. and my dmg is poop

lyric fjord
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healing really isnt needed in dnd

fresh fable
#

Cleric are still good at damage

oak nimbus
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I like being well balanced.

hearty escarp
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Oh yeah, that would work for sure. Druid is also a good mixed healing/damage class.

lyric fjord
hearty escarp
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Paladin too, if you want more martial prowess with your healing.

oak nimbus
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Stupid world of warcraft!!

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Ya I know DnD came waaaay before WoW ever came along.

hearty escarp
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I know the pain. The two games are quite different though, so try to assume that there aren't going to be a lot of overlaps.

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Tanking (as established by WoW) doesn't exist in dnd.

oak nimbus
hearty escarp
#

Homebrew makes a lot of claims. Most of them worth squinting hard at.

lyric fjord
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id say avoid getting into homebrew until you've been playing the game for a little while, its very easy to break things

fresh fable
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Tanking has a different meaning in DnD it just means you have a lot of hp as there is not a lot of ways to draw aggro

oak nimbus
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Ya I noticed tanking dont mean much here.

lyric fjord
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theres a lot of ideas in the wider community that arent really supported by game mechanics

oak nimbus
#

I joked with a friend in discord. I said so Elderich Blast is like pointing a finger gun and saying, BANG!! Out pops a green fireball!! He said, Well ya if you want it to be.

lyric fjord
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yeah eblast is pretty good

oak nimbus
#

I mean IG if thats the way I want to RP it wiff finger guns and green fireballs

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so what stat does Sorc rely on

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I think Char

hearty escarp
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Yup, charisma is their spellcasting ability. Constitution can also be really helpful for generally staying alive and keeping concentration on spells that require it.

oak nimbus
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Oh dang I got to choose 2 ability scores

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ya Con sounds like a good 2nd choice

hearty escarp
#

If you would like to bump your AC a bit, also consider dexterity as a third choice.

oak nimbus
#

in my character sheet how do i change my character's gender?

fresh fable
#

On dndbeyond?

oak nimbus
fresh fable
#

If you go to the character editor to the second tab background scroll down and you should see weight height gender etc

misty wasp
#

yo

inner kraken
#

hi

gentle harbor
#

Hi all, completely new to D&D (outside of playing BG3) and wanting to know recommendations for best ways to learn the game/rules and suggestions on how to find any online/virtual tabletop game sessions? helloGreenDragon

mossy crystal
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ember niche
#

I’m designing a new character for my next campaign based on Lae’zel from BG3.

As a fighter I would have high strength and gain proficiency in melee.

What modifiers do I add to my d20 to see if I hit vs which modifiers do I add to the die that decides damage?

deft sigil
#

With a weapon you are proficient in, you also add your proficiency bonus to hit but not to the damage

ember niche
harsh fjord
ember niche
chilly nexus
#

hello, I'm trying to figure what would be the preferred first way to play D&D, i own the 2014 starter set and the essentials set i read the players hand book included in the 2014 set, I'd like to try the game out as a player would it be best to look for group doing either of those campaigns or should i look for a "homebrew" for my first time playing, also I've been having a hard time trying to find groups IRL does anyone have suggestions where i could try to find a DM. Thank you

carmine shuttle
#

If you're committed to in-person, I'd look for groups at a hobby store, library, or local-focused social media (NextDoor, a local subreddit, or similar).

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@harsh fjord has a fabulous list of resources for on-line play linked in their bio.

harsh fjord
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(It's not just for online play, but I appreciate the shout!)

carmine shuttle
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Credit where credit's due, my fellow netizen.

chilly nexus
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thank you, i'm open to either online or in-person mostly curious to try the game

foggy nimbus
#

Hiiii, I just really like playing dnd I'm playing in a couple campaigns irl currently. I'm still trying to figure out discord and looking for a community I can get involved in and chat about my favorite hobby dndLol

harsh fjord
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You're in the right place for that!

grim knoll
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I am new to dnd so where can I start here

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harsh fjord
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Those links above, especially #learn-to-play, are a good place to get started!

heady cargo
#

is there a "looking for players" channel on this server

harsh fjord
crude anchor
#

Hey everyone, this may be the wrong chat, but random question: what do you believe the Ranger class is? It's for a project of mine If you could please give it to me in a sentence, yk? For example: The Fighter is the most martially and tactically adept warrior in a fight. No wrong answers, and PLEASE reply to me if you want to answer this question.

earnest yarrow
#

quick question: does the feat Skilled let me choose, for example, 1 tool and 2 skills, or i have to choose only 3 spells or 3 tools?

edgy onyx
timid locust
chilly nexus
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i joined a campaign for the shattered obelisk, i don't have the 2014 player handbook can someone help run me down on the important stuff i should know for the first session 🙂

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timid locust
wild onyx
crude anchor
harsh fjord
crude anchor
#

Gochu gochu, my mistake. It's just that there was an already existing conversation and I didn't want to interrupt the flow. I'll see myself out lmao

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clear vale
#

Hi, I’m new to D&D. I would like to learn how to play. I got the starter set and essentials kit. Reading through it. It’s quite overwhelming and not sure if I can start solo or how to even begin learning.

fallen surge
#

Welcome! To both of you. The bot post above has some great resources that can help get you started

fallen surge
grim knoll
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I'm new and want a group so we can play together

cobalt frigate
#

You can use a digital character sheet, such as on D&D Beyond, or download a PDF one.

wild onyx
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Read up on the relevant rules, chill out here and chat, take a look at #looking-for-players when you feel ready.

clear vale
cobalt frigate
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It's doable but not with most adventures.

timid locust
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Can you? Sure, but it's not recommended.

cobalt frigate
#

There are some dedicated one-on-one adventures.

inner thistle
#

Dragons of Icespire Peak has help for 1 DM 1 Player games

cobalt frigate
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You can use sidekicks to fill in the missing roles, such as healer or expert (but this goes beyond the premise of this channel).

harsh fjord
wild onyx
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Or look to get into a game together as players.

hearty shoal
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I'm tryimg to get back into playing more

obsidian pebble
#

hello there, i have no idea of even the basics of dnd

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ah there is a channel for it, brb

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haughty thicket
#

Shoud I get the PHB on DnD beyond or as a physical copy?

cobalt frigate
#

It all depends how you'll use it.
Remember you don't really own the digital version. Think of it as leasing the product.

tall lava
#

How do I find people to play with on here I haven’t played in a long time

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haughty thicket
cobalt frigate
#

I own both physical and digital. Physical guarantees it'll be mine for decades while digital is limited to whenever WotC decides to host it.

fringe zenith
#

Hello I'm new to the dnd world nice to meet you all

fringe zenith
#

I have a few characters that I've created on the 5e character sheet for dnd

fallen surge
#

Welcome! Sounds like you've taken some good first steps then

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I have to ask, because you phrased that a little strangely, did you read through the free rules and follow the correct process for creating your character sheet, or did you just fill in the boxes with what seemed appropriate to you?

fringe zenith
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I read the rules and did a little research on which path would be good for that character and went from there

#

If you'd like I can send ss of my characters to you in a dm if you'd like?

fallen surge
#

That's ok. If you'd like to have other people review your character sheet, you can post it in #character-discussion. I just wanted to ask, because a lot of newcomers like to jump straight into creating their character, before they understand the process for doing so. If you read through a bit of the rules beforehand, you should be good.

fringe zenith
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Ok

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My brother got me interested in to dnd and they suggested I used the 5e character sheet but I also have a starter box that I got from a local game store with dnd rules

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How do I show my character sheet in the discussion?

harsh fjord
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If you made it on D&D Beyond, there's a share button on the site/app. If you made it some other way, you can take a photo/screenshot and upload it to a site like Imgur. Explain the link in the same message; don't just post it on its own.

fringe zenith
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Ah I don't have dnd beyond sadly

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Would I need the dnd beyond in order to share?

harsh fjord
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Nope. You can link to it if you upload it to an image-sharing site and explain what the link is.

fringe zenith
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Oh ok

carmine shuttle
#

Google Drive also works, if you're comfortable sharing individual files that way.

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(It's usually my preferred method, since I'm generally using a form-fillable PDF)

fringe zenith
#

So would I export the file to post here?

static solstice
#

good evening fellas

fringe zenith
#

Hello

static solstice
#

hows yall day going soo far

fringe zenith
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Going good

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Trying to figure out how to send links to my 5e characters I've made for the dnd campaigns

static solstice
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which website are u using? im used with dicecloud and roll20

fringe zenith
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Google drive but not sure if that's a ok thing to use

static solstice
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depends always from dm to dm, i belive u can make a link with google drive and send it to ur dm soo that he will be the only one to see it

fringe zenith
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Ah ok

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I'm not with any current dms from this discord I have one on another server but he never answers me

static solstice
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well i just entered the server since i had to leave the server i was in for dnd and im hopping at some point to restart somewhere

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il try to look in lfg someday

fringe zenith
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The server I'm in they hardly respond when I ask when next session will be so I could schedule around it but noone hardly answers in there

static solstice
fringe zenith
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I'm looking for a good dm to campaign under I might be new but I'm willing to learn

tall lark
#

Hello I’m new here

static solstice
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i started dnd 2 years ago and believe me im still new i know the game in general

static solstice
tall lark
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Thanks

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I’ve been trying to make sung jinwoo for the game and I think I found the best way to do it

static solstice
static solstice
fringe zenith
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I've been debating to leave the server and look elsewhere but I'm friends with one of the members and don't want to cause bad blood

tall lark
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And just wondering if I go wizard rogue subclass would I need duel wield for the 2 daggers

static solstice
static solstice
tall lark
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Do what

static solstice
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for the dual wielding idk which subclass can give u the fighting stile soo

tall lark
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Because I just got the 2024 hand book and I don’t see that

static solstice
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idk much either i know its a feat whatsoever still idk if it could be a valuable feat it always depend what u aim with

frosty stirrup
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I’m new to dnd but I seen a Druid I think with a baby owlbear can you have creatures as pets or is it just for looks

harsh fjord
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That’s up to the DM, generally.

main fulcrum
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Depends on the game. Non mechanical pets are often but not always fine

frosty stirrup
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Okay thanks y’all

wheat crystal
chilly nexus
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i’m thinking about buying my first players handbook should i buy a 2014 book or 2024

wheat crystal
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I suggest 2024. All future content will be made considering the 2024 rules update, and there are already guidelines in place to update any old content

chilly nexus
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what are the guidelines?

main fulcrum
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Alternatively, use the free rules until you know which version your future d&d group will be playing

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If you don't own the old content, then the guidelines don't really matter to be honest

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Since they're about adapting the old content to the newer rules

chilly nexus
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alright, i joined a group doing shattered obelisk the DM said that the campaign was using 2014 rules

wheat crystal
fringe zenith
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I have a level 3 minotaur barbarian tribesman
Level 1 shadow elf sorcerer criminal
Level 1 Tabaxi rogue entertainer
Level 1 Leonine fighter traveler

frosty stirrup
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Do y’all think for someone new is it better to start as a player or dm

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Probably player right

main fulcrum
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Starting as a player tends to be easier, but it's 100% possible to start as the DM

cobalt frigate
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There's more work as a DM because 1) you have to prepare everything, 2) expect to support your players (should have a better understanding of the rules), 3) schedule the sessions, 4) portray every creature/character that isn't a PC.

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I'm not trying to dissuade you from becoming a DM. I've been playing D&D for 40+ years and I have more fun as a DM than as a player (I can't even remember who my first character was). DMing is fun but you need to be dedicated to it because it can be a lot of work.

frosty stirrup
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I’m trying to get my friends into dnd with me but I haven’t play a game yet and none of them are really the type to set up an adventure and Dm sounds more fun to me

cobalt frigate
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I recommend getting the Starter Set since it's made for new players and DMs in mind.

frosty stirrup
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That’s funny I have one in front of me rn😂

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Its just little confusing

cobalt frigate
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There are D&D Youtubers with videos that guide you through the adventure and tips on DMing. You can go to #dm-discussion for DMing advice.

frosty stirrup
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Okay thank you

wild onyx
karmic barn
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Anyone else here newish to dnd? I’m looking for some ppl to start a campaign with or any you guys know of. preferably for newbies so we can all learn together There’s three of us.

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One has played but still on the newer side

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hello

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keen sonnet
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i see

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👍

fringe zenith
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Apologies

forest jetty
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Looking for DM and group of friendly folks. Prefer local/in person, but open to online too.
Advice on how to find a group is most welcome.
dndCheers
new to 5th Edition
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^ That's the channel that describes how to use our LFG channels to find a game (majority are online games)

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To look for IRL games I'd suggest checking your local game stores, bookstores, libraries and social media.

lyric fjord
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i feel like it might be best to add something to the channel description too with how often this happens

forest jetty
echo kelp
# forest jetty thanks. my apologies. i am new to the app and group…. the find a game channel is...

I'd suggest looking through #looking-for-players channel (this is where DMs are looking for player for their game) or #looking-for-community (other D&D servers) and message the poster or use the thread attached to the game posting to message them to indicate interest. Often the #looking-for-community posts have a link to join another Discord server and they may have D&D games for you to possibly join.

amber kraken
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Hi! I was wondering if anyone would be able to maybe dm me and help me with making a character sheet, I'm just lost and I don't know what a lot of these things mean since it's my first time even making a character

cobalt frigate
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Did you read the Free Rules yet?

amber kraken
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Where might I find that? :'D

cobalt frigate
amber kraken
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O ty

lyric fjord
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basic rules are better imo but you probably shouldnt worry abt the difference as a new player

amber kraken
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Oh oki ty^^

wheat jetty
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Helloooo!!!!

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grizzled yoke
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Hi @stark eagle hehe

stark eagle
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oh hi lol

slate river
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Hii

ancient glade
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hello

slate river
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I’m new here and to DND- I’m also pretty young so I was hoping if anyone had any advice for how to start getting into DND-

cobalt frigate
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Check out the links above!

keen sonnet
vagrant orchid
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I'm playing dnd for the first time ever tomorrow...

lyric fjord
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have fun

hasty cypress
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Hello everyone I'm fairly new just played one game looking for a group to play online with

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rigid void
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Do verdant prince's have land or a place they control?

arctic acorn
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I don't if knowing what a verdant prince is common knowledge but if it is I must be a bad DnD player.

echo kelp
rigid void
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Alright

echo kelp
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This channel is to help new-to-D&D folks get started learning the core D&D rules and mechanics

rigid void
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This is my second real session. Seeing as I'm a newcomer I thought it was appropriate

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Alright thanks

echo kelp
tacit hedge
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hi

echo kelp
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Welcome!

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If you're new to D&D we have #learn-to-play and check the pinned messages here in this channel.

tacit hedge
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thanks i saw some but still looking for a group

echo kelp
wicked crown
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hello!

wild onyx
rigid void
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Do I get any ac bonuses as a tiny person?

hearty escarp
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Size has no influence on AC, no.

lyric fjord
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dont you have disadvantage on attacks against things two sizes smaller than you or am i hallucinating

hearty escarp
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you do not

timid mantle
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where do i start

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hearty escarp
# timid mantle where do i start

Depending on your previous knowledge level: the introductory videos if you're new to all of this, or the rules link if you wish to dive into the actual book.

The "What is D&D" link also has a bunch of resources.

chilly nexus
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i just bought the 2014 player’s handbook it’s kinda overwhelming with the amount of information i’m trying to figure out what the key points i should know for my first game session can someone help me

timid locust
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The most important things to know as a new player are:

  • How to build your character
  • What ability checks are
  • What your character can do in combat
rigid void
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Question, if I am flying, should enemies firing ranged attacks at me have disadvantage?

edgy onyx
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Flying by itself doesn't make them have disadvantage, no

timid locust
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If anything, flying means you're less likely to have cover!

rigid void
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I am 4 inches tall. Flying, at like 20 meters away, and these goblins keep clapping me.

cerulean salmon
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fly outside the range of the shortbows

smoky adder
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There are no official character options that would create a character four inches tall, so you’re already bending the rules here.

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Which means your DM would be the best person to have that conversation with.

fallen surge
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3'5 means 3 feet, and 5 inches. This person said their character is 4 inches tall. That's a big difference

crimson ermine
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Hi guys

smoky adder
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Goblins would be a lot less of a threat if they were all four inches tall. dndLol

fallen surge
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God, that reminds me of the time I played with a buddy of mine in collage, and they made a goblin swarmkeeper ranger. Their swarm was just other, smaller goblins

vivid stream
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Hi im looking to play dnd with anyone online i never played the game or know the rules

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

vivid stream
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Where can i find someone to play with after i learn how?

elder moat
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i never played anything related to dnd,only watched a community episode where they played it

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fallen surge
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Its still the same fantasy role play, just some of the rules and mechanics will be different

elder moat
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will the master explain everything or..?

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can i just stick to the script and not do funny business

fallen surge
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There will be a dungeon master. If they are an expirienced player, they may be able to help you out a bit. But there is an expectation that you should learn at least the basics of the rules and a bit about how to play before joining a game. The more knowledge you bring with you to the game, the smoother everything will run

elder moat
nocturne cargo
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Hey all new on the server

fallen surge
elder moat
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nocturne cargo
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Im looking for some advise on "treasure chest" weapon rack" etc, for my dnd maps. any advice? im not looking to trow some money at a pation yet, since im stil very new

fallen surge
fallen surge
nocturne cargo
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Not a Map, just a treasure chest, or weapon rack etc. so far i just copied pictures on google but it looks silly 😄

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Brb, ill read sponse when im back at the computer

fallen surge
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I'm not sure I understand what you're asking then? You want these images to use on your battle maps, right?

nocturne cargo
#

decoration

fallen surge
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Decoration for your battle maps?

elder moat
#

that is a lot of reading

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i think i got the 70% of the idea and will try a site called roll20

vivid stream
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I didn't even learn how to play this game and im already considering quitting this server's channels are overly complicated

fallen surge
vivid stream
fallen surge
timid locust
#

Also, this is just the official DnD discord server. If you'd prefer another community to get into DnD with, you're more than welcome to search elsewhere. Maybe one of them is more your style, if discords aren't what you're looking for

vivid stream
fallen surge
elder moat
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where can i play as soon as possible online?

smoky adder
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I know it's not the right answer for everyone, but it is the honest one:

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Joining a paid game will usually get you in the quickest.

elder moat
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i found some free game on steam with the same name

smoky adder
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There's plenty of free games available, but those games also have a lot of competition.

elder moat
#

Dungeons & Dragons Online

smoky adder
#

That's basically an MMO.

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If you're looking for an MMO to play, then yeah, you can just jump right in there.

elder moat
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come on now

fallen surge
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D&D is not a video game. Dungeons and Dragons Online is something different

elder moat
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why isn't there a quick join online tho

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does every single game has to be organized?

fallen surge
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Yes, typically

elder moat
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it's just a dude telling everyone else what they want to do

fallen surge
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The process for find a game under normal circumstances usually takes several days, or maybe a week or more

elder moat
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tv makes it look so fun and fast to play xd

main fulcrum
#

If you want to be the dude telling people what to do, you can generally find a game much quicker. But there are far more people who want to play then who want to run the games.

#

TV tends to only show established groups, not all the prep work

cerulean salmon
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TV also shows professional entertainers

elder moat
#

well guess i will go back to dead by daylight farming,adios

fallen surge
# elder moat tv makes it look so fun and fast to play xd

Think of it this way: if you want to find a long running campaign, you need to find a group of 3-5 other people who all have an availability in their schedule at the same time as you, and can commit to that time slot for the forseeable future, and everyone in that group all want to play the same style of game, and get along with each other.

nocturne cargo
main fulcrum
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Which honestly, is part of why I still mostly play one shots, even though I've been playing with roughly the same people for years

timid locust
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Don't forget that the usual table involves 5 people who all have to find 2-5 hours that everyone is free at the same time for. Then they need to coordinate their characters, learn about the setting, and get everything prepared before they can start! It's certainly not a "just jump in and play" kind of game

fallen surge
elder moat
#

wait

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is there a single player pc game for dnd?

main fulcrum
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There's a few options based on d&d rules

elder moat
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would rather play with bots at this point

timid locust
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There's a few single player games that are like DnD

nocturne cargo
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thanks

elder moat
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names?

main fulcrum
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Any of the Baldur's Gate games, though 3 uses a different edition.

timid locust
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Baldur's Gate 3 is probably the most popular one recently

fallen surge
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There are games that are inspired by D&D, but the actual game is played by a group of people. Its not really possible to capture that same essance in a single player format. Baldur's Gate 3 is a extremely popular video game that's based on the D&D rules

elder moat
#

thx i will be leaving now since this game need a lot of time and perp i honestly don't have

nocturne cargo
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now just tweak and prepare abit more for my game, players already anxious 😄

fallen surge
main fulcrum
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BG3 is probably the most popular now, but BG1 will probably always be my favorite. Especially modded up.

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But yeah, 3 is probably the closest you'll get to d&d 5th edition without actually playing it

nocturne cargo
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tried BG once, its a very good game, but it doesnt beat dnd tabletop 🙂

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In our last game the Kobold asked the fighter to be trown at the Dragon that was trying to recruit the kobold to join him, and they decided to fight, but when the dragon fled they decided to trow the kobold at the dragon which was really funny. You can't custom a real game like that 😄

tacit sigil
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WASSSS UPPPP

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soo when can i play

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hello?

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dead channel ig

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echo kelp
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Also this is not the channel for finding a game - see #find-a-game

steady horizon
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LFG standing for Looking for Game for those that don’t know

tacit sigil
echo kelp
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Most D&D games are not “pickup” games - they take time to organize and align schedules.

cobalt frigate
cedar vigil
gray osprey
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🖐️

queen flame
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Hi I'm new to d&d

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Never played it do know a bit how it works

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# queen flame Hi I'm new to d&d

Welcome! The bot posts above have lots of great resources for you. If you have any specific questions, feel free to ask them here. We are more than happy to help

queen flame
fallen surge
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You have to follow the rules and guidelines for creating a character, but yes.

queen flame
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And what are they

fallen surge
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The free rules are linked in the "Quick Links" section of the above bot post

queen flame
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Ok

zenith roost
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Do you typically adjust a character to the specific scenario you want to participate in or do you just do superficial tweaks to make it match the world (e.g. if you have a cheerful sunny character but you make them a mechanic in a scifi vs a smith in a medieval one, or would you also make them less sunny if the setting was a dark and moody campaign)?

cobalt frigate
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The DM will tell their players what the setting is like and the players will create characters based on that.

hearty escarp
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I typically create a pc after I know what the campaign is I'm going to be playing in.

cobalt frigate
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D&D isn't sci-fi.

queen flame
cobalt frigate
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There are normally no robots in D&D.

fallen surge
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There is a playable species that has the construct creature type

queen flame
cobalt frigate
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Autognomes are constructs but that's up to the individual DM to allow them or not. Warforged are living constructs but they're limited to the Eberron campaign setting.

cerulean salmon
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warforge are humanoid in 5e

fallen surge
queen flame
#

How can I play a game of d&d

echo kelp
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Find a group to play with (we don't host D&D games here). See #find-a-game to learn how to use our Looking For Game channels to find a group/game to join.

queen flame
cobalt frigate
queen flame
fallen surge
# queen flame How can I play a game of d&d

You find a group of people, find a time you are all free, and then just start. D&D isn’t a video game. You play the game just by talking to other people, so once you have a group, you just have to organize the game between yourselves

queen flame
cobalt frigate
zenith roost
# cobalt frigate D&D isn't sci-fi.

Sorry was just trying to think of an example of a role change that would fundamentally be superficial but necessary to suit the scenario and that's the best I could think of!

zenith roost
fallen surge
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“Best practice” and “what most people do” are often two different things. This is an online community dedicated to D&D, so most people here spend a lot of time think about the game and their characters. People like to build characters in their free time, even if they aren’t in a campaign yet. So some people just sort of expect that any new players they recruit here will come with a character they already made, even if that’s not really the best way to handle things

zenith roost
fickle trench
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Greetings.

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I am plague boy, a dnd newcomer who wants to dm/ play dnd.

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thin glen
#

hey!!!

vale spear
#

Anyone know a good way to get into dnd? I played A LOT of bg3 so im not entirely clueless but I know they changed a lot and added different things so idk

harsh fjord
#

Here are some options:

  • You could watch some games played on YouTube or Twitch just to see what it's like in action. (Podcasts also work for this purpose.)
  • Or play the demo.
  • Or read #learn-to-play.
  • Or you could read through the Free Rules.
  • Or you could watch the Handbooker Helper videos (or WASD20's Rules School) on YouTube. Caveat: the video are for the 2014 rules. The fundamentals are pretty much the same between 2014 and 2024 rulesets, though.
  • Or you could sign up for a learn-to-play session through the virtual weekends linked in the server's Events channel.
  • Or you can do any/all of these in increments. Read one rules chapter. Watch one explainer video.
naive quarry
#

Anyone actively using tehe Maps feature? I am getting a feel for the tool, but I am struggling to see how people use it in game. Do you basically pre-populate and hide your monsters around the map and let the players move about and when they get in range, you pull their tokens and the monsters in the area into the encounter?

harsh fjord
pure herald
#

Hi everyone, brand new to the whole DnD community.. funny enough just binged watched The Legend of Vox Machina lol and it certainly peaked my interest. I have seen some videos but eager to learn more and can’t wait to join a campaign in the future!!

vale spear
#

Is it hard to find a dm that will take new players?

harsh fjord
#

I think that depends on whether you're looking for a DM who will teach you the game from zero versus one who helps you as you continue learning (after you've done some legwork on your own). I think the former is harder to come by than the latter.

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Neither's impossible, though.

vale spear
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I'd rather make mistakes and learn through it tbh would be a much more enjoyable experience. At minimum im not useless i have like 15 days on bg3 which isnt great but helps

harsh fjord
#

Sure, but I'd suggest you make an effort at learning the rules on your own. Imagine any DM has multiple applicants to their games. Will they go with the one who knows nothing or one who's at least read the rules?

Just my two cents, anyway!

vale spear
#

bet

dim charm
#

Hello, I’m just a person who really wants to learn how to play dnd and join campaigns so I can use my characters in a fun way. I’m also using this as a way to try and get over some social anxiety! I mostly watch the vods from the legends of avantris YouTube channel, I’m hoping to one day become a professional voice actor and do something like that

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ancient fog
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Hello all I'm new to the group. Hope to play, have fun, and make friends

misty wigeon
arctic acorn
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I highly recommend taking a peek at the links right above you.

winter acorn
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@ancient fog how does discord work mayby we can start a champaighn or so

#

we could mayby join im new to discord though

carmine shuttle
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carmine shuttle
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Also, @harsh fjord has a fantastic resource on finding a group in their profile.

velvet thistle
#

hello everyone im new to dnd and is there anyone that can teach me the basics?

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plucky ridge
unreal raven
#

does anyone have an online dnd group? I wanted to play dnd for a very long time but I can't find a group

cobalt frigate
woeful mist
#

is there a magic item that imitates the "survive at one hp" ability of orcs?

cobalt frigate
#

Not an officially published one.

woeful mist
#

why do i even ask ill just make it myself lmao

#

less effort than searching

#

sorry

cobalt frigate
vestal sandal
#

Hey everyone, my name is Dylan and I used to play D&D back in the day. I'm looking to start playing consistently again either in person or online. I'm in Arizona and open to playing in public at someone's place or online. I'd consider myself between a newbie and an intermediate. I'm available on weekends and evenings. I'd like to play weekly or biweekly with a balanced game style. As anyone looking for a new player right now? Thanks!

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elder pewter
#

@woeful mist are you a dm?

woeful mist
#

yeah

elder pewter
#

Ah

woeful mist
#

why do you ask?

foggy sonnet
#

Hello, I'm new-ish. Where do i begin and how do i start?

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carmine shuttle
#

The bot post above has an introduction with a slew of useful links, including to the free rules. The Free Rules are long; you don't need to know everything in them cold. Just the "how to play" stuff from chapter 1 and anything that affects the character you play.

keen pond
foggy sonnet
plucky ridge
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If you're feeling comfortable with the rules, the next step would be to look for a game

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foggy sonnet
silent kraken
#

Hey I'm like completely new to dungeons and dragons I'd really appreciate some help!

smoky adder
#

Welcome! #learn-to-play has some good starter info, but what kind of help did you want, exactly? Any specific questions we can help with?

silent kraken
#

Literally anything. This is my first time😶

smoky adder
#

No worries!

#

This demo is usually the first thing I'd recommend. It does a really good job of introducing the basics.

#

?tag new demo

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smoky adder
silent kraken
#

Ok so I did the demo thing and somewhat understand a bit more.

agile flume
#

What do I do

silent kraken
#

I've seen stuff called character sheets? Should I worry about that now or?

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silent kraken
#

Free rules?

echo kelp
smoky adder
exotic remnantBOT
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Character Sheet

To keep track of important information about your character, you need a character sheet, whether it’s a printed character sheet, a digital character sheet, or plain paper. Choose whichever style of sheet works for you, and then embark on creating a character! Chapter 2 of the Free Rules walks you through the steps of character creation.

If you're struggling with the myriad character choices available, premade characters are a great way to streamline character creation and get playing. All you have to do is browse through the available paper or digital options to see which is most appealing.

silent kraken
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Oh yes that I've looked through that and it kinda didnt make sense. I looked at it and it just confused me

cobalt frigate
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Check out the "introductory videos" link above. It's a tutorial series.

smoky adder
silent kraken
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Ok instead of just telling me to look at stuff can we you know explain what the stuff is

cobalt frigate
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There's a lot of stuff to cover. You can watch/read the stuff at your own pace.

smoky adder
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It's generally a lot easier for us to answer specific questions.

echo kelp
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Yeah unforytunately we don't have time/bandwidth to teach people D&D one on one.
The more self-learning you do and the more specific questions you ask, the better we're able to help.

silent kraken
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Ok how do character sheets work.

smoky adder
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A character sheet is a record of your character's stats, abilities, equipment, etc.

silent kraken
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Ok how do you determine there stats?

smoky adder
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So you'll regularly refer to it and update it as the game proceeds.

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There's lots of different stats, but you'll probably want to start with their ability scores. There's three official ways to determine ability scores.

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?tag new abilities

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Abilities

All creatures have six abilities that measure physical and mental characteristics: Strength, Dexterity, Constitution, Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma.

Each ability has a score from 1 to 20, which represents the magnitude of an ability. Each ability also has a modifier from -5 to +5, derived from its score. Add the modifier when you make a D20 Test with the corresponding ability or when a rule asks you to do so.

Determine your ability scores by using one of the following three methods. Your DM might prefer you to use a particular one.

  • Standard Array. Use the following six scores for your abilities: 15, 14, 13, 12, 10, 8.
  • Random Generation. Roll four d6s and record the total of the highest three dice. Do this five more times, so you have six numbers.
  • Point Cost. You have 27 points to spend on your ability scores. The cost of each score is shown on the Ability Score Point Costs table. For example, a score of 14 costs 7 of your 27 points.

After assigning your ability scores, adjust them according to your background. Finally, determine your ability modifiers using the Ability Scores and Modifiers table. Write the modifier next to each of your scores.

smoky adder
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The bullet points there. ☝️

silent kraken
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smoky adder
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A very muscly character probably has a high Strength score, for example.

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Or a very educated character would have a high Intelligence score.

silent kraken
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Oh no I know what class I want to be. Cleric

smoky adder
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Each type of character will prioritize different abilities.

silent kraken
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That's the only thing I know

smoky adder
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?tag new cleric

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classCleric Cleric

Invoke divine magic to heal, bolster, and smite
Clerics draw power from the realms of the gods and harness it to work miracles. Blessed by a deity, a pantheon, or another immortal entity, a Cleric can reach out to the divine magic of the Outer Planes—where gods dwell—and channel it to bolster people and battle foes.

-# Suggested Standard Array assignment
abilityStrength Str. 14 abilityDexterity Dex. 8 abilityConstitution Con. 13 abilityIntelligence Int. 10 abilityWisdom Wis. 15 abilityCharisma Cha. 12

Likes: Gods
Complexity: Average
Starting HP: 8 + Con. modifier

smoky adder
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So if you check the middle section there, a Cleric generally wants Wisdom as their highest ability.

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Wisdom is their spellcasting ability, so improving your Wisdom improves the potency of your spells.

silent kraken
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Ah so I get to choose where the points go?

smoky adder
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Yeah, once you've determined your six numbers, you can assign each one to the ability of your choice.

silent kraken
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And I get 27 points to go in 6 categories

smoky adder
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If you're doing Point Cost, yes.

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Each one starts at 8, and then you can spend from your 27 points to increase them as you like.

silent kraken
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Ah ok. And abilities of my choice?

smoky adder
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Yep

silent kraken
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Whats that.

smoky adder
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What I meant is that you can assign them to whichever ability you want.

silent kraken
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Oh ok my bad

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Is there a site I can get a blank character sheet?

smoky adder
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If you've got a 15, you can put in Wisdom or Strength or whatever you like.

silent kraken
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If I've got a 15?

harsh fjord
smoky adder
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I guess if you're using Point Cost, it's probably more accurate to say you can spend your points on the ability of your choice.

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So if you want to increase one to 15, you can.

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(Just note it costs two points each to increase it from 13 -> 14, or from 14 -> 15.)

silent kraken
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Ah ok. So let me do that and I'll get back to you!