#dnd-newcomers

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smoky adder
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If you Google "point buy calculator", you'll see lots of options to help you easily distribute your points and get your final scores.

silent kraken
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Alright so I've done the stats

smoky adder
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Whatcha got?

silent kraken
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Strength 11. Dexterity 11. Constitution 11. Intelligence 12. Wisdom 15. Charisma 13

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I don't know if that's like normal?

fallen surge
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That looks pretty normal.

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At a glance. I didn’t double check the math or anything

silent kraken
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Oh great. What are saving throws? Also I used the point calculator he gave Me

fallen surge
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Are you asking what they are, or how to calculate them?

silent kraken
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What are they and how to calculate them

smoky adder
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I mentioned using a point buy calculator, which they did.

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So the math is definitely correct.

fallen surge
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A saving throw—also called a save—represents an attempt to evade or resist a threat, such as a fiery explosion, a blast of poisonous gas, or a spell trying to invade your mind. You don’t normally choose to make a save; you must make one because your character or a monster (if you’re the DM) is at risk. A save’s result is detailed in the effect that caused it.
If you don’t want to resist the effect, you can choose to fail the save without rolling.

cobalt frigate
smoky adder
silent kraken
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Alright. So saving rolls are just to literally save yourself

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How would one calculate those. Sorry for being a nuisance but I'm just really dumb

cobalt frigate
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Each class has different proficiencies for saving throws.

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Again, I highly recommend you read or watch the tutorial videos at your own pace instead of asking quick questions that can be answered if you just took the time to read.

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D&D is a game of rules and you cannot avoid reading rules.

silent kraken
cobalt frigate
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Doesn't matter your situation. You will need to read the rules eventually. I've also linked the tutorial videos if you are unwilling to read.

carmine shuttle
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Bucked, I promise you that you are not being treated differently than anybody else - especially in this channel. (On days when I've got bandwidth, I've been known to step-by-step people through a character in public chat, but that depends entirely on the time of (my) day and my available bandwidth - which right now are late and low.

cobalt frigate
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We have no problem if you come back after reading the rules / watching the tutorials then ask us to clarify something you don't understand.

fallen surge
# silent kraken How would one calculate those. Sorry for being a nuisance but I'm just really du...

Saving throws are one of the 3 types of D20 Tests. All D20 Tests follow the same basic formula:

  • Determine what ability score is associated with that D20 Test
  • Roll a d20
  • Add the relevant ability score modifier
  • If you are proficient in that type of d20 test, you also add your proficiency bonus

So for example, if you have to make a dexterity saving throw, you would roll a d20, then add your dexterity modifier. If you are playing as a class that is proficient in dexterity saving throws, then you also add your proficiency bonus. If the sum of all that is equal to or above the DC of that saving throw, you succeed. If it is below the DC, you fail.

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Ah, they seem to have left the server

lyric fjord
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~~Dam rip ~~

Please forgive me, this is not the exact message I wish to show for new members.
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If you have any problem with me, please either directly message me, or mention this message further down.

cobalt frigate
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I wasn't trying to be a jerk but rather trying to get them to learn how to read the rules.

lyric fjord
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Nah everyone gotta learn, even now I doubt myself.

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Tho I joined either after or in the middle of all that

grave lintel
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So, like Warlocks can't use alot of spells right? How are they useful beyond spamming Eldritch blast?

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I assume they work beyond the Meme and existence of Wyll

hearty escarp
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In the broadest terms, they're unique among the other spellcasters because they get their spell slots back on a short rest and can customize their kit quite extensively using invocations. They are very useful in whatever they choose to make themselves useful in.

weary narwhal
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Can someone explain the stats and slots of spells and stuff like defence modifiers and things that are necessary to be a DM or just understand it in general?

hearty escarp
weary narwhal
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So what would like, a 1d4 be?

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Still a bit confused on the dice system with the numbers after it and stuff

hearty escarp
weary narwhal
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So is that 1 roll of a 4 sided die?

hearty escarp
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Yep

weary narwhal
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So likeee

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A 4d8 is 4 rolls of a 8 sided die?

hearty escarp
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You got it

unique egret
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Can Fighters use Cantrips? Not Eldritch Knight subclass..
I can opt to get a cantrip from High Half-Elf species.

edgy onyx
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Yep, as long as you can get a cantrip from somewhere, you can use it!

cobalt frigate
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Fighters don't have spells (outside of sub-class, magic initiate feat, or racial abilities).

weary narwhal
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How do I host a campaign in dnd beyond, and what’s the Hit/dc thing?

grave lintel
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Like... in my head as a person who plays RPGs and JRPGs. The Spellcaster when not casting spells is... a potato

lyric fjord
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saving throws are essentially the reverse of attacks, you force the enemy to make a roll to avoid getting hit

hearty escarp
grave lintel
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Invocations?

hearty escarp
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It's probably a good idea to give the class a read.

grave lintel
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The entire spellslot system kinda irks me as well as components

grave lintel
hearty escarp
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Either is fine. Invocations in both versions are sort of like feats that only warlocks get.

grave lintel
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I dont know how to play D&D I'm a veteran of White Wolf and Fate games

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I am also... perturbed by why a Warlock doesnt know their patron until they reach level 3

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It seems very odd to me that you'd be given ancient powers beyond the scope of man but not know where they're coming from

weak cipher
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Howdy

hearty escarp
grave lintel
hearty escarp
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It's only weird if you see the mechanics as "allowing" you to tell any story, which isn't true.

grave lintel
onyx mortar
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Is there any online campaigns people play instead of in person

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grave lintel
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I am also confused in that is The Fiend the only current Canon patron?

hearty escarp
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It's not. It's just the only one in the free rules.

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Each class only has one free subclass (in 2024)

grave lintel
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You have to pay for other subclasses?

hearty escarp
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Yes, selling/licensing books is the business model.

grave lintel
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Ahh~ So something like the game I'm writing would be a supplementary if I used D&D as a basis

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Walk me through an encounter with a warlock though. I've played Baldurs gate and it seems like you have kinda okay-low combat abilities with a restricted weapon choice, and an eldritch blast. Then a small assortment of 1 or 2 spells you can cast between rests

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After that you kinda just use a crossbow or do minimal melee

wild onyx
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Warlocks tend to lean on their eldritch blast rather than a ranged weapon, and most (aside from those who take the pact of the blade) tend to avoid melee. EB is a highly rated and highly customisable cantrip.

grave lintel
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That becomes a little stale no? One Trick Pony?

wild onyx
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Use your pact magic slots to dispense other spells, and your pact itself to help define your role.

grave lintel
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Rogues can disarm traps, hide in shadows scale walls, get rid of fall damage, pick locks, do sneak attacks, and get advantage on attacks during surprise.

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Warlocks seem like you kinda... sit around and become a turret with Eldritch blast and 2-3 utility spells

wild onyx
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Warlocks have a few options to customise their particular style. Take a look at their list of invocations.

grave lintel
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Im trying to find those

cobalt frigate
grave lintel
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I'll have to Google if the OGL is still valid if I want to borrow any elements for my game.

echo kelp
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Yes the OGL/SRD are still a thing - that's what the free rules are

wild onyx
grave lintel
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You found a page I couldnt! This has much more information

deft sigil
grave lintel
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Ahh~

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I dont have any D&D books, just White Wolf, ShadowRun, Fate, KoB, BESM, Butler, and some others

deft sigil
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Those are other really fun systems!

cobalt frigate
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DMs tend to be the ones who buy the books outside of the PHB. As a forever DM I own thousands of dollars worth of D&D books from all of the editions.

rancid berry
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character sheet question: what is the singular "proficiency bonus" box for? isn't a character proficient in specific skills with varying bonuses?

cobalt frigate
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The Proficiency Bonus is the base modifier you add to things that you are proficient with, such as saving throws, weapon attack rolls, and ability skill checks.

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For example rogues are proficient with Dexterity and Intelligence saving throws, (initially at level 1) four ability skills, and simple weapons and Martial weapons that have the Finesse or Light property. So when you roll for those, you add your PB plus the appropriate ability modifier.

rancid berry
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oh i see. so the skill check is basically roll + general proficiency bonus + ability modifier

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and that general PB is given by the class?

cobalt frigate
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You can roll ability skill checks that you're not proficient in, so that would be d20 + ability modifier.

echo kelp
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Proficiency bonus is based on overall level of the character.

rancid berry
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oh i found it, it's just in the class level table.

cobalt frigate
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A level 1 rogue / level 2 fighter doesn't mean you have a proficiency bonus of +4 since you have +2 PB at level 1 for both classes. Your character level is 2, so it's +2 PB.

rancid berry
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right, it's just the highest class PB you have?

cobalt frigate
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Character level is total levels the character has.

rancid berry
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character level is yeah, and the PB based on character level. is the PB progression the same for every class? (how level 8 is +3)

cobalt frigate
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Yes.

fair pewter
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Hello friends

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left shadow
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as someone coming from bg3 with no tabletop experience, what are some key differences to pay attention to for my first campaign?

fair pewter
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You can't skip dialog sadly/j

But uh.. your Dm will fill you in on things it's kinda hard to list all the differences

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potent nebula
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Ok so I’m trying to get into well D&D and I’m wanting tips and introductions or advice anything helps

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shrewd leaf
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Hey everyone so I’m really new to DnD I’ve watched many videos and listened to podcasts on it but I’m still really clueless does anyone have any advice or suggestions or anything to help me? I would also love to play so if you want some one I’d love to!

fair pewter
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I've played every class except
Barbarian, Artificer, Paladin, Ranger and Bard!
So, if you need class advice I've mostly got you covered lol

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(However, I've heavily researched every class and know my crap mostly anyway play)

shrewd leaf
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Oh well I was thinking of being a paladin

lyric fjord
shrewd leaf
shrewd leaf
lyric fjord
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Hmm, well depending on the subclass and whatnot may change how you play. Like I looked into oathbreaker subclass (evil) and sorta make my own rules. I sorta end up being a tank and chipping down the enemy or doing a smite and thus taking out a lot of damage.

midnight socket
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How should I go about playing dnd for the first time

lyric fjord
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Though I basically only played Baldurs gate tbh as of far

lyric fjord
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Unless you’re the DM then I got no clue.

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I know the players handbook and dungeon master guide are very helpful

midnight socket
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Thank you!!

lyric fjord
lyric fjord
# midnight socket Thank you!!

Yep. After you pick your class, race, and backstory then I’d worry about the stats next and how you want to go about them

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Other books to like the monster manual and buncha other interesting books to help you too if they sound interesting enough

midnight socket
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ohh I see

lyric fjord
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lyric fjord
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Looks like Dyno has more knowledge than me

crimson plinth
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There is a lot of stuff tbh

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I feel a bit overwhelmed cuz Im trynna start playing

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i know the most about this tho
So Im the one DMing but I dont know how to go about it and some other stuff

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Where to find the maps, How to go about the story

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Is there like a video where people are actually playing
So I could get an idea of how it actually progresses

cobalt frigate
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Check out the Introductory video link above. It's a tutorial video series on the fundamentals of D&D.

crimson plinth
cobalt frigate
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As a DM there are many D&D Youtubers who offer DMing advice. Check out Matt Colville, The DM Lair, Dungeon Dudes, Dungeon Craft, Nerdarchy, Web DM, XP to Level 3, WASD20, Seth Skorkowsky, Esper the Bard, How to RPG, Zee Bashew, Don't Stop Thinking, Icarus Games, Runehammer, Zipperon Disney, and MonarchsFactory, who give advice on DMing and playing.

crimson plinth
cobalt frigate
crimson plinth
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Oh okay okay

cobalt frigate
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You the DM decide how the PCs gain experience -- either experience points or milestone (think chapters).

crimson plinth
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Alr alr just one more thing
How does a character gain xp per say

cobalt frigate
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I would highly recommend you try playing D&D before you DM.

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Again, the DM decides which method to level up. If it's by experience points then defeating monsters rewards XP. The DM can also reward XP for meeting quest goals.

crimson plinth
cobalt frigate
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You can watch actual plays. There are many D&D actual plays on Youtube and Twitch.

crimson plinth
cobalt frigate
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You can get the Starter Set, which is geared for new players and DMs.

crimson plinth
brave pier
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Hey I’ve been trying to get into dnd but I haven’t really had a chance to play with experienced members is there a place where I could play with more experienced players

cobalt frigate
brave pier
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Alright thank you

wild onyx
haughty thicket
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Can someone help me understand what 1d12+4 damage means in DnD Beyond? (2024 rules)

I am a barbarian who has a greataxe which I am proficient with. Where does the +4 come from. As I understand proficiency only adds to the attack roll, not the damage.

I am also aware that with Great weapon master I can add 3 damage, and with rage I can add 2 damage in level 5.

So say I roll 12 while raging. Would this be correct 12+4+3+2= 21 dmg

echo kelp
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1d12+4 = roll one d12 dice and add 4 to the dice roll result.

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The 4 comes from proficiency bonus and the ability that is used for your weapon - in your particular case it's coming from strength.

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And yes your final calculation would be correct.

haughty thicket
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Ah, so since I have +4 in strength, I add that. Makes sense

echo kelp
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Yep!

haughty thicket
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That's a lotta damage!

echo kelp
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Now imagine you crit and have to roll your damage dice twice (but not the modifiers and other bonuses - crit damage only means you roll the damage dice twice)

haughty thicket
echo kelp
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Yep - 24 rolled dice damage then add your modifiers and bonuses

haughty thicket
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Cool cool

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This will save my DM some frustration

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The extra 3 from GWM are constant, so I could treat it as 1d12+7, and then the 2 from rage are conditional on me raging

woeful mist
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How does removing the poisoned condition work

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Just your dm saying "alrigut youre no linger poisoned"?

hearty escarp
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Whatever inflicted the condition will say how long it lasts and how it can be ended. There are also abilities and spells, such as Lesser Restoration, that can end it.

pallid sinew
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Hey friends,

Super new here. 👋🏼 I'm starting my first campaign as a DM and I'm looking for advice without the snarkiness of Reddit replies. My question is this: I am using the Starter Set to help hold my hand as a new DM, yand it says things like "the players can use Deception to [blank] "... So, I'm wondering how much hand holding I should use for some of the brand new players?

Should I let them find their own way with it? Or for the first few sessions say things like "in this situation, you can use deception to [blank]" or "you can equip a blunt object to knock out and interrogate the goblin." Literally, off the book page.

I'm asking because in my first session as a player, my DM gave zero assistance and we were wiped out by goblins in the first 2 hours. Knowing the minutiae of this complex game may help them be better in the long run.

Thanks for your help!

steep cradle
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Simple question, how do you find good online campaigns

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Any campaigns?

craggy light
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Is Wilma a good name for an Elf?

steep cradle
timber fractal
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how to play here

steep cradle
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echo kelp
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Please read (carefully) the information in the #find-a-game channel - the bot commands start with /looking-for

rare cargo
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Hello! Can someone help me learn the basics? I don't need a dm just someone who can teach me, I tried reading the thingy but I couldn't really understand it

echo kelp
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Then if you have a specific question, feel free to ask here or in an appropriate channel

rocky anchor
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Hey bois

echo kelp
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But welcome!

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short marsh
lyric pike
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I'm a bit confused about the attacking portion of the game. For example, a goblin had a +4 to hit with a scimitar. Would this mean you have to roll to see if they miss like in a pokemon game? Would I set the difficulty to hit like in an ability check then? And then the hit is 5 (1d6 +2). So would it be like I roll a d6 and say I get a 4, then I add 2 and the goblin does 6 damage?

cobalt frigate
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The DM rolls for monsters and NPCs. So for a goblin, the DM rolls a d20 then adds +4 to it.

The damage is a d6 plus 2 damage. The 5 is just the mean average of the damage (this is for DMs who want to speed things along and not bother rolling).

So rolling a 4 on a d6 you then add 2 additional points of damage.

lyric pike
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So I just have to look at the +4 to hit

harsh nova
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Hello there

cobalt frigate
lyric pike
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Yes

cobalt frigate
lyric pike
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Oh okay.

hearty escarp
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Feel free to keep using this channel for basic questions though. That's what it's there for.

short marsh
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Old man explained it the best, +4 to his is d20+4 if its over the ac of a player they hit, then its 1d6+2 (or what ever mod the weapon uses.) the same goes for players its d20 +mod+prof bonus _(lv 1 is always 2).
for example I have a +3 str mod so its 3+2 so I get a +5 to hit, but only +3 for damage

hollow cove
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Hey folks,

So I've been playing more of 5E recently over some of my other systems, and I'm quite enjoying the Forgotten Realms/Sword Coast setting. I've only got the three Starter Set/Essentials Kit adventures so far, plus Phandalin and Below.

What sourcebooks are worth getting? I got the Sword Coast Adventurers Guide, I found it a bit shallow for what I was hoping. I've heard the Dragon adventures are worth it (Dragon Queen/Tiamat duo), but then I'm also looking at the two Waterdeep books, Descent Into Avernus, and Candlekeep Mysteries.

Are any of the older (3E etc) books worth getting, compatible with 5E?

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fleet moth
steep cradle
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Well I have no freinds but if you find a good campaign that maybe I could join then please tell me

fleet moth
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Make friends

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people online can be really nasty just like people offline

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find people you like and keep them close, they may want to play the game you want to play in the future or even help you with writing

steep cradle
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I guess I’m not playing

fleet moth
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otherwise if you cant find a game you should make one

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I guess not

steep cradle
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Maybe if you join a game then maybe you can let me in on it

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If possible

fleet moth
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Teach a man to fish

mortal garden
# fleet moth Good friends. People online usually are not able to meet your needs. Never pay f...

I don’t know if I agree with this.

I’ve played plenty of online games with people who are great- even if they weren’t my immediate friends. As long as we were able to get on the same page before playing, they almost always ended with a great time!

I also disagree with never paying for a game. If it makes sense for someone, I don’t think it’ll make an experience worse to pay for sessions. In fact, paid sessions sometimes can be a better experience - because the DM is invested to make you a “repeat customer”.

deft sigil
wheat crystal
# steep cradle Well I have no freinds but if you find a good campaign that maybe I could join t...

I along with other here evidently disagree with ithidis. Finding an online game can be very challenging depending on your circumstances. As with IRL groups there’s some criteria you have to consider. At minimum a potential group should match with your availability. For a newbie it should also be run as close to rules-as-written (RAW) as possible, so minimal homebrew.

The rest is vibes/chemistry based, which happens after the campaign starts. Sometimes you just won’t vibe with the table, and that’s fine. No D&D is better than bad D&D.

To help maximize your chances of finding an online game, it’s best to cast a wide net. The more places you use to find a game the more potential matches you’ll get. This server is one tool, but you can also use things like other (unofficial) D&D servers, Reddit’s r/lfg, Facebook groups, etc.

gloomy light
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Hi guys, I'm new here 🙂

hollow cove
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Online groups have much the same issues as IRL groups, like meeting arrangements. Online can be useful if you lack a local group, but if you struggle to make regular appointments or if, like me, you work a job with shifts and no regular occurring free time you can offer, online doesn't fix those issues either

tepid oak
worn blade
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another week of no shows at my lgs 😦

rich mural
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Hi guys, my name is Nay, I want to learn how to play DND because my boyfriend is a DnD player too and I would like to play with him in the future.

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He has invited me to play virtual games and I know that it is a little different than in person.

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So if a good soul would help me understand the basics I would appreciate it,

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tiny crag
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Hello I have been looking to get into dungeons and dragons but every group I find meets once and never meets again please can I please get some advice.

worn blade
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it do be like that

tiny crag
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I have spent months looking into lore,classes,monsters

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I'm even happy with doing a monthly meeting lol

short marsh
worn blade
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2 sessions so far since my lgs was supposed to start a new campaign and not one other person has shown up for a session yet so we havent even done session 0

tiny crag
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Wow

worn blade
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last month we were doing oneshots, full group showed for 1 day, half the next week so we did something else, and the rest of the month only me (and the dm ofc)

gaunt anvil
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That's rough

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Public games at shops like that can be an amazing way to experience the game, but if players aren't returning that's defintly a problem the dm/shop needs to work on

worn blade
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Last week they said they were gonna put out a post as a reminder and never did

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most recent post they put out was advertising that the shop appeared in a movie and also a link to stream it illegally lol

grim bronze
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hi, for my next campaign i had the idea to make a stormcast eternal paladin inspired from Warhammer, i don't know with oath to take in ours GM list, do you have an idea? or do you think that the oath of ancien can work?

echo kelp
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Try running your character idea in #character-discussion - do note that some concepts from other franchises/games may not translate 100% well into D&D

grim bronze
tiny crag
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I had a idea for a artificer Warforge

cerulean gull
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i dont understand d&d yet, like, i can make my own campaing? the way i want? so technically i can make a fallout nv themed campaing?

grim bronze
hollow cove
# cerulean gull i dont understand d&d yet, like, i can make my own campaing? the way i want? so...

You could. However, aspects of the D&D rules like character classes and abilities won't translate in their entirety. Fallout doesn't have elves and dwarves, for example. Magical spells won't fit in that setting either. D&D is built around roleplaying in a high fantasy setting rather than a sci-fi post-apocalypse, per se.

In some instances, settings like Fallout have their own set of rules, completely different from Dungeons and Dragons. A Fallout roleplaying game currently exists as a product from another publisher:

https://modiphius.net/collections/fallout-the-roleplaying-game?srsltid=AfmBOopmdiU99g96UWSCBPQCAmdR-cMJuWVWG_RDZ5nynQp-pp22jMqM

It may be more straightforward for you to obtain and use that than to adapt D&D rules yourself.

glass sluice
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Hi I’m joey, I’m a new player that is looking for a group to play with.

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same

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worn blade
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so far this year every time my local game stores d&d session hasn't happened ive used the 10$ i brought for the table fee and just got 2 packs of mtg cards

worn blade
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we started last month and its been like 3-5 sessions, Ive been looking for tables online in the meantime but there is literally no other table in town and i wanna play in person also

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started getting the packs the saturday prior to this one since i like opening card packs and im gonna just build up a small stash to open one day

formal shadow
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hey! i'm not just new, i'm the next level of new, i have absolutely no idea of anything, but i'm really excited to get into dnd. what should i even do?

exotic remnantBOT
harsh fjord
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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.
formal shadow
formal shadow
harsh fjord
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The forums on D&D Beyond have play-by-post game advertisements. And while not every group will accept newcomers, the hobby isn't only closed communities.

formal shadow
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i know it's hard to find a group, but that's my concern, like how hard is it to find one that i can join without experience yk. plus i always feel like i bother people so i have trouble trying to fit into communities

cobalt frigate
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There are always games open and friendly to new players. You just need to keep looking because openings get filled up very quickly.

quartz canyon
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Hi

short marsh
fair pewter
mystic mesa
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where can i find an online shet so i can use instead of paper

fair pewter
short marsh
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Its litterly ment for making sheets and rolling (where acceptible)

formal shadow
formal shadow
formal shadow
mystic mesa
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how long does it take to complete make a sheet stat

jade nova
quartz canyon
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What computer language can be used to create an interactive bot for DnD gameplay and what all can the game play on the bot interact with is it more turn base

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Since Wizard of the Coast and DNDBeyond are very limited I'm wanting to create a bot that can interact outside of those areas

quartz canyon
short marsh
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Or a few min as I tend to be fast in making backgrounds as simplified as they are

keen tangle
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xD

gritty vigil
crude nova
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how do I create homebrew subclasses?

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I have no clue how to make a subclass. It always say it is similar to something and don't have the necessary class features with the correct required levels

cobalt frigate
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This isn't a question for this channel. #homebrew would be better place.

crude nova
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ah thank you

sand juniper
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Hello I'm looking for a group to play with how do I go about that?

zealous socket
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Same here!

weary garden
naive pumice
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Howdy yall

waxen current
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Hello! I'm new to all of this. Literally just made my first character a few minutes ago

naive pumice
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welcome to the dnd community!

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ive been playing 3 years now im trying to find a new campaign

waxen current
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Yeah me too!

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I've seen there's a bunch in the looking for community page. Are they all based within the same world? I'm super new to all of this

lyric fjord
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most dnd campaigns are set in the forgotten realms yeah

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the vast majority wont have an impact on each other though

zealous socket
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Normally they’re all set in the same/similar world, but think of it kinda like a multiverse. What happens in one world doesn’t happen in the other :3

waxen current
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Nice

cobalt frigate
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The setting is based on the DM. A lot of DMs have their own homebrew campaign setting unrelated to official ones like the Forgotten Realms.

naive pumice
keen tangle
crude musk
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You can make a post in #looking-for-dm (using the command as detailed in #find-a-game, you can't post directly into the game finding channels) and/or just be patient and keep looking for a group that's looking for a newcomer.
Also don't make assumptions that a group isn't newcomer friendly if they don't explicitly say so. Send a message and ask; as long as you're up front about your level of experience, the worst they can say is no thanks

keen tangle
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Thanks, I’ll check it out :D

shell heart
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Hello Gamers. I'm an OG DnD Player from longer than I care to admit ago (I played DnD Basic and ADnD when they first released as a grade-schooler), and played into my HS years, then stepped away because of, you know, life. Fast forward a few decades, I now have middle school kids (and their friends) that have expressed an interest in playing, so I thought I might re-acquaint myself and start DM-ing for them, and see where that leads. Unfortunately, my old original books/manuals have been lost to time, so I am starting fresh, and most of those old rules would be foggy in my head anyways. I've done a fair amount of reading this last month in preparation, and have some digital copies of 5e to review, but I understand DnD 2024 is the latest/greatest. My question is, should I start this batch of kids out with 5e or 2024? Not wanting to break the bank with a group that I'm not sure will fully embrace it leads me towards 5e, just because we can pick up 2nd hand books on the cheap. Is 2024 that much better balanced to make it worth the upgrade? Thanks,

mortal garden
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I’d suggest taking a look at the free 2024 rules! That way, you can dive in, play the game with a good chunk of options, and if it’s feeling like a good fit, you can pick up a PHB. ✌🏼

shell heart
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I'll do that. Is it just the PHB and MM that are being up-revved? Or the DMG too?

mortal garden
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Yeah all three. MM will be released later in February but the other two are out now.

shell heart
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Thanks, I'll do some more digging. My timeline for a first Session with this group of 4-6 middle schoolers is a couple months out, so I have some time to prepare.

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One more question though, is there a preferred Forum Board that many here might use? I sometimes prefer that format for tracking conversations. Sometimes here you have overlapping layers of conversation that get muddled and lost.

mortal garden
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Hmm.

Roll20 has a board feature for its games.

But given your use case, I think having your own Discord server with a few channels would work best. Eg. One channel for character build stuff, one for memes/jokes, one for offline roleplay, etc.

Edit: you can also pin messages and mark/set channels as “read only”

shell heart
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I'll see if I can get what I need off these Discord Conversations first. I shouldn't be too needy, but it's been a little while...and want the first couple sessions with these kids to be fun.

carmine fox
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Hey all. Where on the character sheet for DnD Beyond do I find the xp??

wild onyx
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Might be Manage Character?

deft sigil
carmine fox
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Got it, thanks! Lol. It's not as intuitive as I would have figured.

fair pewter
carmine fox
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Ya, lol. It's not great so far. I might just go paper anyways.

fair pewter
limber cloud
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yo someone wanna do a oneshot ik some basic things but not much i wanna do quick playthru so i can understand the game

deft sigil
limber cloud
spark flume
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Hello, I was just wondering how exactly the game works, I’ve seen several people play it and thought it would be cool to try out, or try to build one at least.

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tawdry pilot
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I can help with that

spark flume
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Thank you ^•^

cobalt frigate
lyric pike
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So the DM sets difficulty for abaility checks, skill checks, and saving throws? I just want to make sure

cobalt frigate
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Yes. Monsters/NPCs will have a DC based on their CR/level.

lyric pike
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Thank you!

edgy onyx
sour raptor
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Hi I'm new were do I look for people to play d&d with

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I'm some what new

exotic remnantBOT
#
Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

  • Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
  • Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
cobalt frigate
sour raptor
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No not yet

exotic remnantBOT
cobalt frigate
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Check out those links. Get familiar with the rules because joining a game before you learn how to play is going to make it harder for you.

Most DMs are friendly to new players but you have to put in the effort to learn the game. The DMs aren't going to constantly pause the game to teach you the fundamentals.

regal raptor
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Y’all, how do I get a group/Dm? me and my parents play dnd together, but it’s just us. No other players, no campaign, is we just take turns making up quests. What should I do?

harsh fjord
sharp locust
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hey guys

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can you rate my barbarian?

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he is a lvl one

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so he is pretty basic

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he is my first ever dnd character

lyric fjord
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What's the appropriate channel to ping a GM for a campaign if their DMs aren't open? ~

sharp locust
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no idea

lyric fjord
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Tysm

sharp locust
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o, sorry

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this one should work

wheat crystal
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I can see it. Your Strength is fairly low for a Barbarian

sharp locust
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i found it on pintrest

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i will draw him in my style tomorrow if i have time

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what does "tweak" mean?

hearty escarp
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Or maybe you start at level 2 instead. Maybe you get more gear.

sharp locust
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he helped me create balu, so i think it is fine

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i think i changed what i could to make him stronger

drifting rivet
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Hey can anyone help me get into dnd I already have a character created I just need to learn how to play and need to get into a campaign

exotic remnantBOT
echo kelp
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Give the free rules a look-over and specifically focus on how a character sheet works and the dice rolls (D20 test, attack rolls, saving throws, and skill/ability checks).

lucid hull
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Hi, hi, nice to meet everyone. It's my first time playing, so I'm pretty clueless. Glad to be here, though. ^-^

echo kelp
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If you're just starting out, take a look at #learn-to-play and the free rules linked to in the bot message above.

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Feel free to ask any specific questions as you run into them

drifting rivet
exotic remnantBOT
#
Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

  • Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
  • Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
echo kelp
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You can also create a post to tell folks you're looking for a game in #looking-for-dm - see the #find-a-game for information and instructions on how to do that.

drifting rivet
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Thank you very much man

carmine nimbus
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Can anyone tell me is there anything I need to know other than the basics ? Like do I need the handbook in the first place or I can just make literally everything up?

echo kelp
carmine nimbus
echo kelp
carmine nimbus
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So I know most if not all the basics.....is there anything else? Like I know the main rules but not all the details like when to roll wich dice and how bonuses work or any of that stuff but I think I'll make sth up

carmine nimbus
echo kelp
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The dice rolls are important - I'd read up on them.
They play an important game mechanic roll in the game.

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Also as much as it pains me to say it, D&D may not be the best game to try out right now in this phase of life.

carmine nimbus
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I'm going to do that....and make the dice at home cuz my country doesn't have any other dice than the 6 face

carmine nimbus
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I can't use my phone or do my favourite hobbies because they are all art or music or reading books and all that doesn't sit very well with 8 hours of study every day.....usually more....so I just need sth else to escape this boring Hellingly repetitive reality

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I've been stuck in my room studying for like 10 hours a day for the last 3 months....

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So I just really really need this and I'll figure sth out myself

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Cuz the game is ruled only ny our imagination so I heard....I once found some ppl playing and the dm said they were facing an elder orc in dragonscale armour and the attacks of the Knight didn't work so the mage just said I CAST RESURRECTION!!!dndLol

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So yeah....the game could be hilarious and that's why I wanna play it

silver elbow
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I wanna get into it more as well

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wheat crystal
wheat crystal
stiff bane
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First session today making a character

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I'm an old druid hadozee with a pet eagle

haughty thicket
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Good luck!

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I'm looking forward go my first session next week

stiff bane
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Thanks! Good luck to you too

stiff bane
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Is that okay?

echo kelp
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Sure. The updates brought in Tashas Cauldron of Everything and now the 2024 updates means that race/species doesn't generally negatively impact your class choice. You can be a fairy barbarian without issue. Or an orc wizard.

stiff bane
echo kelp
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... okay then you may have better luck asking about that in #dnd-elder-editions. Most folks discuss the latest version of D&D (5th edition) in most of these channels.

stiff bane
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Ok thanks!

covert radish
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hi , how do i even start playing? i have been interested in doing so but have no idea how

ripe hare
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HIII IM NEWWW TO DND WHERE IS SOMEWHERE I CAN START

exotic remnantBOT
cold lion
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hi. i am a new player on D&D. English in not my native lahguage therofore. maybe i make some mistake. Can i ask? In game we should turn on the micro or we can chat with message?

cobalt frigate
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That is up to the DM on how they set up communications between them and their players.

cold lion
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where i can join a game for watch how to players play in discrord?

cobalt frigate
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I have my own Discord server and we use voice because it's easier and faster to communicate. I use four monitors when I DM so I don't have time to constantly look at the text chat.

cold lion
cobalt frigate
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Most people don't appreciate strangers watching their private games. You can watch actual plays on Youtube and Twitch though.

cold lion
carmine nimbus
deft oak
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Hello, I'm new to D&D, what are the most important things to learn/have before joining a game?

steady latch
hearty escarp
exotic remnantBOT
umbral marsh
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Hello, I am new to the game and my question is: As DM, how do I know, if a persuasion check is a success? I mean over at what roll is a success and under what is a failure? or is it up to me

lyric fjord
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theres a guide in the dmg but at the end of the day its your call

crude musk
# umbral marsh Hello, I am new to the game and my question is: As DM, how do I know, if a persu...

At the simplest level, whenever you call for a check either

  1. The game rules will tell you what the DC (difficulty class) of the check should be
  2. If the rules don't specify and you're running a pre-published adventure, the adventure will tell you what the DC should be
  3. If the rules don't specify and you're running your own home-made adventure, you will decide what the DC should be

In the case of 3, how you decide a DC depends on a lot of factors including what the check is, the circumstances of the check, etc

For deciding a persuasion check, it's often a case of mentally comparing the argument the player is making against the nature of the NPC they're trying to persuade. For example, trying to convince a guard to look the other way for a small bribe will be easier (lower DC) for a lazy or corrupt guard, or one who is financial troubles and really needs the gold, and harder for a more duty bound or rigid guard that isn't enticed by the bribe.

In the Player's Handbook/Free Rules, you should look up the Influence action as that should give you a starting point for figuring things out

strong saffron
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Hi guys, just joined. I have never actually played Dnd but i have watched a few episodes of Dimention 20 and admit that i find the game very appealing

haughty thicket
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As a new player, would you recommend buying the physical PHB?

wild onyx
haughty thicket
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All good points. The DM has shared the DDB PHB with me, but I was wondering if you thought it would be a good idea to have a physical copy with me when playing

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Maybe it's most natural to just ask the DM questions in that case

wild onyx
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You can use search functions and screenshots or bookmarks and sticky notes, whatever works best for you.

strong saffron
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any advice as to where i should start? not sure how the groups work

flint current
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Hi all.
New to all this so please be patient with me.
If decided I would like to be a bard.
My question is , how many music instruments are you actually allowed to be proficient in.
The core traits say "choose 3" then the background of entertainer say "choose 1" and then the feat in the background musician says "gain proficiency with 3 of my choice" is that 7 altogether. Or is it 3 in total and there is just an overlap.
Thanks

wild onyx
wild onyx
strong saffron
exotic remnantBOT
wild onyx
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These links above should help.

flint current
wild onyx
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There are plenty of musical instruments to pick from.

iron fractal
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How to play dnd?

wild onyx
iron fractal
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Is it gard to find ppl to play?

crude musk
# haughty thicket As a new player, would you recommend buying the physical PHB?

Depends how new you are. Remember that not everyone who starts D&D sticks with it and the PHB (or any D&D book) is a not a trivial amount of money. This is especially true given that the free rules exist. So my advice is always "play with the free rules until you think "hey, this D&D thing is cool and I'm gonna stick with it" and then invest in a book or too"

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Try and avoid falling into the trap a lot of people do with D&D, or any new hobby really, as seeing the investment of money as the OpenQuote real start CloseQuote of your hobby experience

crude musk
# iron fractal Is it gard to find ppl to play?

Yes, it can be difficult or time consuming to get a group together. You're trying to find a moderately large group of people to commit to investing a good chunk of time on a regular basis

haughty thicket
crude musk
iron fractal
crude musk
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I'm honestly not sure what that has to do with what I said?

iron fractal
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Dont worry

haughty thicket
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I have another question about role-playing dumb characters. My barbarian has 8 INT. Does that mean I have to roleplay him completely dum, and that I cannot really aid in solving puzzles and such?

crude musk
iron fractal
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Brainless barbarian 0 int 0 charisma and charisma checks turn in luck check that sound better

crude musk
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What your intelligence score represents varies from table to table, there's no fixed rules for that

haughty thicket
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I see, thank you

crude musk
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For example, at many tables your intelligence score represents not being "dumb" or "stupid" or "smart" or anything like that, but a specific form of knowledge. It's book-learnt, memorised, academic knowledge

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Whereas your wisdom score might represent your experience based knowledge, stuff learned through doing rather that studying a book or sitting in a classroom

haughty thicket
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I guess I can try to solve puzzles in less intelligent ways. So if I think I know the solution, I can try to roleplay it as if my character figured out the solution by chance

crude musk
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As such, a low Int score barbarian might still have a lot of practical knowledge, they just don't know what the third arcane principle of translocation is, or how many divine edicts were handed down by Karsh the Just, or the blossoming cycle of northern flame fig

haughty thicket
iron fractal
crude musk
crude musk
iron fractal
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Sorry

vocal lagoon
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Is anyone hosting a new campeign

crude musk
haughty thicket
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Yes, and sometimes (or very often) simple does the trick!

crude musk
haughty thicket
crude musk
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Nope

haughty thicket
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Oh

crude musk
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I believe at character creation you could get as low as 3 but it's unlikely

haughty thicket
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Yeah, we are doing point buy, maybe that's why I thought that

crude musk
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However, that's only possible using rolled stats, which I wouldn't say are newcomer friendly

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yeah, point buy adds a lower limit which may be 8

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This is because going below 8 is generally not a great idea

nocturne crest
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I'm new to DND, I know some stuff from social media. I'm currently working on a Plasmoid Wizard, any tips when creating a character?

torn yoke
nocturne crest
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okay

short pasture
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Can someone give me tips to find a group to play with?

torn yoke
analog granite
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I wanna play DnD but idk how to start or where to go ( as in i need help finding a group). May someone help me??

crude musk
analog granite
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Ok, thanks very much.

harsh fjord
# nocturne crest I'm new to DND, I know some stuff from social media. I'm currently working on a ...
  • If you're creating a character without a DM, then you're making one for practice, which is still a good thing. Don't expect to use that character as is.
  • Have multiple character concepts and be willing to tweak them to fit the adventure/setting/tone of whatever table you join.
  • If you write a backstory, make it fit the character level. Level 1 heroes haven't accomplished much yet. Similarly, the coolest things to happen to your character should be ahead of them in the adventure to come, not behind them in their backstory.
  • While your backstory can be detailed for yourself, give your DM the brief version. Give your character a reason to adventure generally, to go on the specific adventure the DM prepares, and to work with the party.
  • Each class has a primary stat; that one should likely be your highest, and Constitution is important for everyone. You don't need to make your stats bad to roleplay your character that way (for instance, you can be an absent-minded wizard without sacrificing Intelligence).
carmine shuttle
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Too add to razorwing's bullet points:

  • In my opinion, the right length for the backstory for a level 1 character is 3-4 sentences. I joke about my framework as the "Babylon 5" model: Who are you? What do you want? Where are you going (in a metaphorical sense)? Why NOW?
  • Flavor is free - you can describe appearances and roleplay however you like as long as the mechanics don't change. But be willing to have those appearances fit the general tone of the world you're in. In a Ravenloft adventure, I would not enjoy a Magic Missile spell that was flavored as the target(s) being a pelted by a mass of rubber chickens that fall on them and then vanish. A swarm of stinging insects might be "better"; an even-more traditional silvery arrow that hits the target and vanishes would probably be even "better." But in an Eberron adventure, flavoring your Fire Bolt cantrip as a prototype magic pistol? Totally OK.
weak stag
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Hi guys, Ive been trying to make my character but gnomes arent on the list on DnD beyond - am I missing something?

timid locust
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Gnomes aren't a free species on DnD Beyond.

weak stag
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oh, that sucks :(

timid locust
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You'll need to purchase the player's handbook to gain access to them.

teal basin
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yeah they still want people to actually buy their handbooks and stuff

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so you can't just use dnd beyond to circumvent that

wet galleon
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Hey. I've been around for what seems to be 9 months, and I've always had an interest in DnD, but for some small reasons here and there, I've been discouraged each time, without ever really starting, or getting into it.

I've started with creating a character sheet, I was hoping to make a simple Fighter character, but ended up making them a Fighter Acolyte, so I figure I might have to multi-class or something.

I am willing to learn, and I have had to follow instructions before that I don't make my characters too complex, but yeah. Any guides? Any folks willing to help teach, show, and take on a new player?

weak stag
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If I get a physical copy, can I use it on DnD beyond to unlock it?... or is it online orders only? (shipping to me would be crazy)

teal basin
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i'm pretty sure it's just a proof of purchase thing

weak stag
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Cool! Thanks so much!

teal basin
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like there's a number in every copy and you just input it on the site to prove that you do in fact own a physical copy

brave quest
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Hey heys all i am just a chill canine yeen beastfolk looking to find a community to play with. Might I be so capable to ask where I can make the request to find said community and session to join please?

timid locust
brave quest
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Oh i had seen that but is there where i make the request or is there a specific channel for that?

timid locust
# wet galleon Hey. I've been around for what seems to be 9 months, and I've always had an inte...

Hello! Hopefully it sticks this time! I'll link the basic rules below so you can read through them.

As for your character idea, I'd recommend sticking with just one class. Multiclassing is a fairly complex mechanic, and is easy to mess up if you're not experienced with the game. Thankfully, you can easily pick the acolyte background and just play a fighter, getting the best of both worlds. Or perhaps take a look at the paladin class, which is a classic divine combatant.

exotic remnantBOT
brave quest
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I only ask is there a specific server channel to make the request in cause the faq does NOT state what server channel that you can make the request for community in.

carmine shuttle
carmine shuttle
wet galleon
# timid locust Hello! Hopefully it sticks this time! I'll link the basic rules below so you can...

I think keeping things as simple as possible would be ideal for me. I don't think picking "Soldier" instead of Acolyte would be preferred as I've read on some recommendations that "Soldier" perks can slow down the pace of the game severely, and well, I don't want to burden other players. I'm completely fine with playing a Fighter, and I'd like to keep things as basic as would be comfortable. If you figure that Acolyte won't require me to also add a Class to Cleric (based on my PC backstory, they were orphaned due to their hometown being raided and razed, and they were taken in by a local Temple), then I'd be relieved.

timid locust
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Yeah, Acolyte sounds like a great option for you. It'd start you off with a few basic spells as well, which can really help with the flavor of your character.

wet galleon
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I heard "Farmer" is fine, but I haven't seen that option on the DnD Beyond prog I've been using to setup my character.

wet galleon
brave quest
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oh i see you just click it and it takes you to a suggested ah makes sense i was thinking you had to put it into a certain server or something

wet galleon
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So you would recommend that I just pick and join any community and potentially their Discord Server and see if I fit in with said community?

timid locust
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You certainly could! Finding a group can be the toughest part of DnD, so take your time and look for a group that you're comfortable playing with. You can check out #find-a-game for ways to search here on the server.

lyric fjord
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any dnd discord community with eu timezone?

crude musk
lyric fjord
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Its not mentioned there whether it is an eu community or america

crude musk
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You can ask

echo kelp
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Often games on community servers are happening at all times so time zones are not really a useful measure to work with

short marsh
left gorge
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Hi everyone

potent nebula
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If I wanna buy a DnD set what should I get

cobalt frigate
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The Starter Set is a good place to start if you have friends who never played D&D before and want to play as well.
The Player's Handbook is the first book you should get.

potent nebula
cobalt frigate
potent nebula
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Is that the right one?

cobalt frigate
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Yes.

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There are a few different starter sets, each one comes with a different short adventure.

potent nebula
cobalt frigate
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I think they stopped selling the older versions. They're pretty much the same but again with different adventures.

potent nebula
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Ah ok

short marsh
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I think the current set is either dragons of icespire peak or stone wind island I know there will be a new one even Telly

carmine shuttle
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Current starter set: Dragons of Stormwreck Isle. Essentials kit: Dragon of Icespire Peak.

timid crystal
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Hey! Quick question, what is the difference between warlocks, paladins and clerics not gameplay wise but like lore wise if thats the correct term for it?

flat jay
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How do DMs tend to reconcile a half-giant barbarian and a kobold barbarian having comparable strength?

main fulcrum
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I shrug and dont' worry about it tbh

timid locust
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A Warlock is a person who has been granted the knowledge of magic by making a deal with a powerful entity.

A Paladin is a person whose oath and conviction is so strong that greater powers grant them magical powers as a reward.

A Cleric is a person whose religious faith is so strong that one or more deities reward them with magical powers.

flat jay
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I'd just describe the kobolds feats of strength more cartoonishly.

violet warren
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Hello guys I’m fairly new to the whole dnd thing but I already had a idea for a character jsut not sure if it was possible

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Also not sure how to find campaigns if people post them or if I have to search independently

timid locust
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If you're looking for campaigns here on the server, I'd check #find-a-game .

timid crystal
timid locust
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Nothing explicitly prevents a Warlock from making a pact with a god.

Paladin oaths are typically to concepts, but something like an Oath of Devotion can easily be flavored to be directed towards a loved one.

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When it comes to the flavor of your subclass, the person who has the final say is your DM, however. I'd recommend running these ideas by them before solidifying anything for your character.

dreamy flame
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Hi

timid crystal
tulip pelican
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Hey, I'm relatively new to dnd and I'm going to be dming my first campaign soon. any tips?

cobalt frigate
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?dmtips

exotic remnantBOT
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D&D Starter Set: Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
Dungeon Master Tips

The most important part of being a good DM is facilitating the fun of everyone at the table. Keep these tips in mind to help things go smoothly:

Embrace the shared story.

D&D is about telling a story as a group, so let the players contribute to the outcome through the words and deeds of their characters. If some players are reluctant to speak up, ask them what their characters are doing.

It’s not a competition.

The DM isn’t competing against the player characters. Your job is to referee the rules, run monsters, and keep the story moving.

Be fair and flexible.

Treat your players in a fair, impartial manner. The rules help you do this, but you can make your own rulings to ensure everyone is having fun.

Modify the adventure to suit your tastes.

Adventures have no prescribed outcome. You can alter any encounter to make it more interesting and fun for your players.

Don’t worry about mistakes.

Dungeon Masters are fallible, just like everyone else, and even experienced DMs make mistakes. If you overlook, forget, or misrepresent something, correct yourself and move on. No one expects you to memorize every part of this adventure and all the rules in the Basic Rules. As long as your players are having fun, everything will be just fine.

harsh fjord
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?newdm

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What is a Dungeon Master?
  • In Dungeons & Dragons, one person serves as the Dungeon Master, the game’s lead storyteller and referee. The DM runs the adventure for the players, who navigate its hazards and decide which paths to explore.
How does it work?
Where do I start?
harsh fjord
# tulip pelican Hey, I'm relatively new to dnd and I'm going to be dming my first campaign soon....
  • Conduct a session zero to lay out everyone’s preferences and expectations before the game even begins.
  • If you haven't played at all, watch at least a few minutes of some streamed games, professional or not. It'll give you the basic idea of how play flows.
  • Try to engage all the players, even if it's a just "What is your character up to?" Be wary, however. Some are perfectly happy being audience members.
  • Don't solve problem players with in-game solutions. In other words, don't punish the characters for your players' bad behavior. Talk to them and try to solve the problem.
  • Don't try to avoid failure. That's impossible. Instead learn from it.
  • Plan something but not everything. You'll figure out your own sense of doing enough/too much over time.
  • Realize you'll get curveballs all the time so be ready to improv.
  • Run a pre-written adventure or one-shot to get your bearings as a DM. Doing so will help you get some practice instead of having to first build a world (even a small one) and situation. Read any content in full before you run it.
  • Don't see the game as a DM-versus-players scenario. Be a fan of the players. Try to present them with settings that let them be heroic/cool/whatever they're hoping to be in-game.
  • Communicate. The game relies on it, and that goes for out-of-game stuff as well as in-game. In particular, communicate about everyone's expectations so that all have a good time.
  • Don’t try to absorb all the info at once so you’re ready. That’s like trying to learn all the baseball rules before ever picking up a bat. Know the basics, start playing, and the rest will come with time and practice.

Read blogs, watch videos, search on the server for "dm tips." Lots of advice out there, so absorb what makes sense to you and discard the rest.

cobalt frigate
tulip pelican
tulip pelican
pastel sphinx
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hello im new can someone teach me

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echo kelp
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We unfortunately don’t have time and bandwidth to teach folks D&D one on one.

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What we do recommend is checking out the resources pinned here and feel free to ask specific questions

wet galleon
woeful oasis
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How common is it to find text based run games like on discord or other platforms? Besides the dnd beyond bot would people recommend any others?

echo kelp
wild onyx
woeful oasis
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Awesome! Thanks 🙂

signal snow
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Hey gadies and lentlemen, quick question for you all. I know the classes, and I have a general idea on what they do and such. But I don't really understand how they're played if that makes sense, I think knowing that would kind of give me a better idea on where to start for character backstories for those types of classes.

So like (for example), rogues aren't great at open combat so they usually opt for the stealthy approach. Barbarians are pretty tanky and have good dps output, but they don't provide much for the party. Not trying to min-max for reference, just want to make up for some holes in the partys class combination and have a character backstory that makes sense for the class. Thanks for any help btw!

signal snow
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Currently looking for one, but the ones I think I'm most interested in to fill in the general roles are

Paladin, Druid, Cleric, Bard, and Monk

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Mmm bard might be really fun to play, I like being the supporter type. If I can help in social situations and buff allies that'd be fun

Thanks!

teal kestrel
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Hi, newbie here, is it possible to run a single player game to learn the basics or does it have to be a group?

cobalt frigate
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D&D is a game based around one Dungeon Master (DM) and at least one player but typically three to five players.

exotic remnantBOT
teal kestrel
misty crane
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Guys, im new to DnD and i really wanna play it, but i never found anyone to play with, nor i found a platform for me to do it, do you guys have any recomendation? Servers for me to find campaigns? Or maybe invite me to one?

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I just really wanna play it, but i dont have anybody to play with

exotic remnantBOT
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Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

  • Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
  • Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
short marsh
graceful escarp
woeful oasis
gusty stream
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I've forgotten, but when adding a modifer to dice rolls do you either, add the modifer per dice rolled or roll all the dice then add the modifer last? Thanks.

hearty escarp
short marsh
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Any dice for what ever it is +plus mod.

It’s not per dice roll, it’s after all dice are added.

gusty stream
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thanks

short marsh
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If my damage is a d8 and I have a +3
It’ll be result +3

lyric fjord
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I ofcourse can make a new character if needed! But unfortunately necromancer seems to be a pay only class in dnd beyond unless I’m being dumb

wild onyx
lyric fjord
lyric fjord
wild onyx
lyric fjord
wild onyx
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If you like. I think you can only raise a post there once per seven days so take your time, see how other people do it, and plan what you want to say to show yourself at your best before you post.

lyric fjord
crude musk
wild onyx
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Best of luck!

hollow edge
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Hi everyone! I'm new to the channel! Been playing D&D for years and I'm looking to join some games

crude musk
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This channel is more for people new to D&D itself
For game finding, check out the information and instructions in #find-a-game

neon mango
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Hello, there just new to D&D, I will look at the rules and create my first character

hearty escarp
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Welcome!

neon mango
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Thanks, I hope I will find some DM that are open to revive newcomers

hearty escarp
neon mango
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Thank you

zealous igloo
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Hello, Im playing a dragonball based snd session atm and wanted to ask if anyone could come up with a title for echo knight that would sound like itd fit for db

wild onyx
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harsh fjord
serene valve
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So, using 2014 rules, how do I tell how many of what level spells I can learn? And am I able to just add spells to my book, or do I have to manually find them?

For Wizard.

harsh fjord
cobalt frigate
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You can add additional spells (as you can know for your wizard level) if you can find from spell scrolls and spellbooks.

serene valve
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I guess neither of these really help me to understand.

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Does it have to be from something I find in the world, or can I just learn the ones I need like every other class learns their abilities?

harsh fjord
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You just get two spells on level up, without needing to find them.

serene valve
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Okay, thank you.

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I already knew about scribing, I was just concerned about filling my already existing slots.

harsh fjord
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You can add spells to your spellbook if you find them in the course of the game as OMYAC describes.

serene valve
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Yeah, that I knew. Thanks.

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Oh, one more thing, for context

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The spells I get upon level up have to match my new spell slots, right? For example, if I were to level up to 4th Level, I'd get a cantrip and a 2nd-Level spell, right?

harsh fjord
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If you wanted. You don't have to take higher-level spells to fill those slots.

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You can just upcast.

serene valve
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Oh, so it's less like a level-rule to follow and more like

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"You can use this amount of these spells" (slots), and "you can take any level spell you want, so long as you have slots for it"

harsh fjord
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Exactly. The wording is such:

Each time you gain a wizard level, you can add two wizard spells of your choice to your spellbook for free. Each of these spells must be of a level for which you have spell slots, as shown on the Wizard table. On your adventures, you might find other spells that you can add to your spellbook.

serene valve
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Okay, that makes so much more sense.
Sorry for my confusion!

harsh fjord
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That's how learning happens!

serene valve
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It's my first time playing a spellcaster and I did really good last session so I'm inspired to lean a lot harder into it

harsh fjord
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Spellcasting is the most complicated part of the game, in my view, so you're likely to get things wrong. But again, that's part of how we all learn.

serene valve
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Fair!

limber cloud
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im pretty new to dnd im confused what is like 5e 3e and like old school whats the difference? what does it mean?

harsh fjord
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There are different editions of D&D, meaning there are different sets of rules.

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The current edition, 5e, is the fifth such iteration.

limber cloud
cobalt frigate
harsh fjord
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I've heard there is. Different rulesets appeal to different types of people and enable different sorts of gameplay.

cobalt frigate
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With each new edition the rules were refined and tweaked. Some would say 5E is "easy" compared to the older editions.

fallen surge
limber cloud
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so yea i got it

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same but different kinda thing

fallen surge
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More or less, yeah

cobalt frigate
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Things improve over time through experience, testing, feedback, etc.

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Of course people will always want to play the older versions for nostalgia.

craggy quiver
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Hey does anyone want to look at my character i created? I'm a noob and don't know if it's good or bad

fallen surge
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If you’d like to have your character reviewed, you can post a link to the character sheet in #character-discussion

craggy quiver
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Do i just post a link to the page?

fallen surge
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What did you make the character sheet on?

craggy quiver
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D&d beyond

timid vector
fallen surge
# craggy quiver D&d beyond

In that case, check to make sure the character sheet is set to “Public.” Once it is, there should be a “share” button at the top of the page near the long and short rest buttons

craggy quiver
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Cool I'll post it

fallen surge
craggy quiver
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It's there if anyone wants to check it out

timid crystal
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Yall, how are the pc stats determined? Are there more ways than to roll 4 and add the highest 3?

cobalt frigate
blissful beacon
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^ beat me to the punch lol

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There's also various different ways to roll, like 4d6 drop lowest, 4d6 reroll 1's etc etc

cobalt frigate
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Usually the DM is the one who tells the players how to roll.

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You shouldn't roll without the DM witnessing it.

fallen surge
lone boltBOT
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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.

blissful beacon
timid crystal
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Thanks so muck guys, this really helps

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Is the max in a stat 15, 18 or 20?

timid locust
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Using point buy, it's 15 before you add any increases from your background

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As a whole, though, 20 is the max after you've leveled up a few times

timid crystal
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Thanks dude, I apreciate it.

abstract patrol
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Never played before but was invited to join a casual game with friends what is the tallest most jacked thing u can be for a barbarian player lol?

cobalt frigate
abstract patrol
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Thank youu ☺️

timid locust
abstract patrol
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Googling now

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Omg yess perfect 😂

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Thank youu ☺️

blissful beacon
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There's also a minotaur race if the DM allows that book

abstract patrol
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Hah yess🙌 now I’m torn between the two

blissful beacon
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And centaur

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Decisions decisions

abstract patrol
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I want to play as a barbarian who dreams of making it as a bard despite no capability to do so and just gets frustrated and hits people with a bassoon or something lol

timid crystal
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My friend is playing as a half elf ranger, how do we find out his hitpoints?

fallen surge
blissful beacon
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2024 ranger is a d10 hitdie and I believe the rules when you level up is take the average number on your hit die plus your con mod?

fallen surge
blissful beacon
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So a level 1 ranger would be 10+con, level 2 would be 15+con, if I'm correct

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I could be wrong tho

cobalt frigate
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That's up to you and your DM to determine the method of increasing hp, either rolling or use the mean average (5 hp for d10 + Con mod).

fallen surge
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It would be 6, if you take the average value, not 5. The actual average is 5.5, and HP is one of the few places where you round up

timid crystal
fallen surge
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?tag new levelup

exotic remnantBOT
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Gaining a Level

Typically, a character starts at level 1 and advances in level by adventuring. With each new level, characters acquire new capabilities that equip them to handle greater challenges.

There are two common ways to determine when you gain a level, and your DM will let you know which is used in your campaign.

  • Experience Points. As they overcome challenges and complete adventures, characters earn Experience Points (XP), which are awarded by the Dungeon Master. The Character Advancement table lists the XP you need to advance to a level
  • Milestone. These campaigns let the story drive advancement, awarding levels when adventurers accomplish significant goals in the campaign. Many official adventures use this method.

Your DM might start your group’s characters at a level higher than 1. A DM can also use feats as a form of advancement after characters reach level 20 to provide greater power to characters who have no more levels to gain.

carmine shuttle
fallen surge
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That didn’t have the info I wanted

blissful beacon
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Ohhhh okay, I didn't know HP was rounded up

fallen surge
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If you take the average value of the hit die, yes, it is

carmine shuttle
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Yeah. PHB2024, in Chapter 2, has a shortcut summary table. It amounts to 7 for Barbarian, 6 for Fighter/Ranger/Paladin, 4 for Sorcerer/Wizard, and 5 for everything else.

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And CON mod applies every level, as do Tough & Dwarven Resilience.

timid vector
blissful beacon
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That makes sense lol

glass falcon
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Hi

oak nimbus
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is it possible to make a vampire that is a zendikar/umbral human mix?

cobalt frigate
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That's not really a question for this channel, which is to help new players learn the rules of the game.

oak nimbus
cobalt frigate
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If that's for creating a PC then you should ask your DM. They have finally say what's allowed at their table.

oak nimbus
cobalt frigate
pastel steppe
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What does that die do that has like 10-100?

echo kelp
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Percentile die? Often used for things like random tables

pastel steppe
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Wym?

edgy onyx
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For example, Wild Magic has a table of effect that rolls a d100 to determine the effect

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You roll the die with 10-00 alongside d10 to get a random d100 roll

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So if you roll 20 and 6 as an example, your roll is 26 out of 100

pastel steppe
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Ohhh

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Makes sense, thank you

dense spire
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Hi

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new to the game, where should i begin?

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dense spire
verbal gulch
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hiiii, I've never played dnd but I've always been interested by it so i joined the server! Uccutecatblush

dense spire
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same, grew up watching about it on big bang theory XD

verbal gulch
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I've seen it on a few shows as well but i watched jaiden animations video on it and a I've been seeing this animation about this funny dnd campaign on tiktok and shorts sometimes, theres like a mouse called bitsy its hilarious

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i got really into watching dnd stuff so i really wanna try it out, I'm watching the videos the server has linked rn to learn the ropes rn

tired socket
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same same

lunar wolf
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Same

lyric fjord
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Giving it a shot

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Don’t know what to do how to play need help

cobalt frigate
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Check the links above.

lyric fjord
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Ok

ripe hare
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hiii

plucky sorrel
echo kelp
plucky sorrel
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Thanks

ripe hare
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im new and i dont know ANYTHING about dnd...i wanna learn tho!

echo kelp
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Welcome! If you're new to D&D and looking to get started, check out #learn-to-play and the pinned messages here in the channel.

ripe hare
echo kelp
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And please don't all caps - it's disruptive to chat and an accessibility problem for some folks (some screenreaders read out each letter separately which is horribly annoying)

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Feel free to ask any specific questions you have as they come up - here or in an appropriate channel (see #channel-guide)

ripe hare
echo kelp
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Someone posted a message in all caps which I have removed and I've provided an explanation so folks can learn from it

ripe hare
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oh i see!

cedar sluice
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wow. first i learned about that screen reader thing. that does sound annoying.

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browsing through that learn to play channel reminds me that i still need to finish writing down the Before the Storm transcript. so far i'm done the intro and like 60% of the cleric.

hybrid flare
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Hello, I am new to D&D. I have played only one "one shot" but I want to learn more about the game and play with people.

cinder wyvern
hybrid flare
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And how to join people games, I don't know where to look/write.

teal mural
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Hello, I have no knowledge of DND whatsoever besides that it is a role playing fantasy. I think you ask DM if you can roll for certain things? No idea! Anyways I’m looking to learn more about the game and hopefully eventually join a game that is newbie friendly.

cinder wyvern
hybrid flare
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Thank you

cinder wyvern
native hemlock
cinder wyvern
cinder wyvern
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some of the best stories come from failed rolls and the consequences

native hemlock
hybrid flare
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Thank you both 💕

cinder wyvern
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nobody did, but some newer players are scared of failing their rolls because they think they won't have fun like that

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just getting it out of the way

hybrid flare
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I think it would be best if I start with a one shot.

native hemlock
native hemlock
# hybrid flare I think it would be best if I start with a one shot.

That is a good way to learn the basics of how to play. There are pros and cons to one shot and large campaigns both. And all the pros and cons come back to the DM. It's the DM's responsibility to deal with troublesome players, and also provide a good backdrop for the one-shot or campaign to be played.

delicate girder
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Is there anyone to one hand a spear and use a shield?

blissful beacon
delicate girder
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Epic thanks

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Im looking for a weapon with good reach while using a shield

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My friend she wants her first character to be a shield maiden and protect the party as a fighter

blissful beacon
delicate girder
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That seems dumb

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Whats the other weapons then?

blissful beacon
delicate girder
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Alright thanks

cobalt frigate
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Read the Free Rules. Everything you want to know on how to play is there.

exotic remnantBOT
cobalt frigate
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Check those links above.

peak scaffold
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@trim hawk Hop on to this channel pls

mossy crystal
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That’ll be where the free rules help

peak scaffold
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The best way to get the Player’s handbook cheaper is to buy it on Amazon. Otherwise you can find the basic rules for the species and classes and such online

mossy crystal
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If you have questions in need of clarification #dnd-rules can help too

peak scaffold
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As mentioned by the other fellow, the core rules are online on the official d&d website. If you want to see the rules in action for a better understanding of them, I would fully recommend you watch some videos and even campaigns on YouTube

cobalt frigate
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Again, check the link below:

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cursive mantle
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Hi everyone! I'm new and I'd like to try a game? I've never played before but from what I've read in the server I think i'd like to try a one-shot. How do I join/sign up for one? How does it work online?

exotic remnantBOT
#
Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

  • Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
  • Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
fleet depot
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Hello everyone. I'm new here and I've been slowly getting into dnd. At some point I'd like to join a campaign, but until then I'll be getting the knowledge I need to play first

limpid kindle
exotic remnantBOT
#
Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

  • Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
  • Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
snow bough
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hello everybody i'am new here but i have been into d&d for a while now and would like too try too host a campaign for a change but i don't have anyone too play whit so i came here but i don't know how too ask

echo kelp
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Read the info/instructions in #find-a-game to learn how to use our LFG channels to organize/find a game

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The bot commands start with /looking-for

snow bough
echo kelp
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Start typing “/looking-for” here and see what pops up - then select the kind of post you want to make (e.g. /looking-for dm” to create a post in #looking-for-dm. the bot will then give you a form to fill out and submit. Once submitted the bot will create a post in the desired channel and attach a thread to your post. Use the thread to provide any corrections, updates, or communication with folks interested in your LFG post.

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Again this information and instructions are in #find-a-game and we really do recommend reading them carefully

snow bough
timid crystal
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Do you calculate initiative when creating teh character or is that done during fights

echo kelp
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Initiative is based off your dexterity modifier

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You can calculate it as you build your character and is used when determining initiative in combat.

timid crystal
cobalt frigate
timid crystal
cobalt frigate
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No, you do not roll for iniative during character creation but at the start of each combat encounter.

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On your character sheet should be a section for your initiative bonus, which is usually your Dexterity modifier but could include things like the Alert feat (+2 to Initiative).

soft lance
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hey, im new here, and i find D&D fun, so i want to learn to play, you guys have any advice so i can learn how to play?

cobalt frigate
exotic remnantBOT
soft lance
proven galleon
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im new to dnd and im looking for help

cobalt frigate
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Check the links above!

vague crag
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im neww

exotic remnantBOT
split grove
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hellu everyone! im new to dnd and I have played for like 30 min with my friends and it was very fun! im very shy but i'd love to try to join in on a dnd one day! and make many new coold friend BriarHeart

arctic acorn
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I highly recommend checking the message above you then.

timid crystal
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Is perception/passive wisdom rolled when a player or dm wants it to be rolled or is that rolled during character creation?

timid locust
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Your perception modifier is a static score that is added to a d20 roll when your DM feels it's appropriate.

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Your passive perception is a static score that allows a DM to determine whether you "automatically" notice things, under certain circumstances. There's no rolling involved.

cobalt frigate
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It's for the DM to check if your PC notices something without them asking you to roll, thus avoiding "metaknowledge" that you the player are now suspicious there may be something there.

timid crystal
cobalt frigate
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For example, a bunch of goblins are hidden behind some rocks. If the DM asks you to roll for Perception for no reason when the party walks by the rocks then you the player will be suspicious something/someone may be near the rocks. Passive Perception let's the DM check if any of the PCs may notice (out of the corner of their eyes) something is amiss and may spot a goblin (against their Stealth check).

timid crystal
timid crystal
cobalt frigate
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Passive skill checks are meant to be for over the course of time rather than at a specific instance.

timid crystal
cobalt frigate
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Yes, the DM rolls for the enemies' Stealth check and sees if the Passive Perception scores meet or beats the Stealth roll(s).

timid crystal
fallen surge
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Its also worth noting, if a player wants to roll a perception check, rather than relying on their passive score, they can do that too. That is referred to as the Search action.

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But the point is, your DM may not give you any hint about when it is a good idea to take the search action.

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So your passive perception is meant to be a way to represent your basline level of awareness, without breaking out the dice for every little thing

cobalt frigate
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That said, Passive Perception ISN'T your minimum Perception score. It's essentially just the average as if you're rolling several times over a period of time.

timid crystal
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I see perception in the skills and passive wisdom(perception) on the character sheet, is the secound one the passive perception and how do I calculate it?

harsh fjord
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Passive Perception = 10+WIS bonus. You also add your proficiency bonus if you're proficient in Perception.

timid crystal
vague crag
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Hi guys, im literally new to this world. I would really appreciate if someone explains me the basics, and maybe Also how can I play with others

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vague crag
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oh thank you very much!

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timid locust
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@grim void

timid crystal
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I will admit Im doing something stupid, I have never played before yet I will start by dming. I have been looking for games and such for like 4 years or sum but it just doesnt work that well, I finally managed to get some people to play but since none of us have ever played I decided to take responcibility for dming

carmine shuttle
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If you're remotely trepidatious, howtogm.guide is frequently recommended.

timid crystal
timid vector
quasi swan
timid crystal
timid crystal
quasi swan
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btw you don't happen to have a free spot do you? :3

carmine shuttle
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Don't be too proud to take a pre-written adventure for your first rode. The assorted Starter Sets are literally written with this kind of scenario in mind.

timid crystal
quasi swan
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sadge, anyways gl in your first campaign!!

echo kelp
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Also not the channel to solicit/organize games (see #find-a-game)

timid crystal
quasi swan
echo kelp
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For folks wanting to try DM'ing, we also have #dm-discussion to bounce ideas and get feedback from other DMs.

timid crystal
fickle thunder
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Hey, i am new to dnd and do not know much of how to start or how it works. I do understand that you make characters, the dice tells you your success of what you want to do in the story. But like I said, I do not know how to start.

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harsh fjord
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Those links should help!

fickle thunder
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I'll look at them

timid crystal
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One last question for now, id experience points split between the party?

carmine shuttle
carmine shuttle
exotic remnantBOT
carmine shuttle
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That may help, too, tulip.

cobalt frigate
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The DM decides how to level up, either through XP or milestone method.

timid crystal
fickle thunder
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Wdym? 😅

arctic acorn
short marsh
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ye

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I played it for fun. Though...Is that ment to lead into a moduel or?

cobalt frigate
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It's standalone.

cursive mantle
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Idk why I thought it’d take me like an hour to join a game

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Some of these posts I’m seeing are like “ meet up in March” 😭

echo kelp
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Trying to organize the schedules of multiple busy folks to sit and play a game for 3-4 hours (average) is a challenge.
That said, maybe check the other D&D servers posting in #looking-for-community as they may have pickup D&D games or games that asynchronous (e.g. play by text/post) so aligning schedules is less of an issue.

cursive mantle
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ty

alpine spire
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If I play a game of dnd will the starter set with Miniature pieces and dice 🎲 and the essentials kit do justice for a one shot ?

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Talking about stormwreck isle no spoilers yet

hearty escarp
last grove
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Ok so any official books beside PHB 2014 and 2024 are considered optional?

crude musk
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Honestly, all the books are optional given that the Free Rules are all you need to play

last grove
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And someone tells me there is some kind of party wombo combo attack

crude musk
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I have no idea what that means

lyric fjord
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maybe the peasant railgun

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that doesnt actually work according to the rules though

sonic inlet
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Hi👋🏾

lyric fjord
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welcome!

sonic inlet
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Happy to be here! How are you?

echo kelp
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Doing all right. If you're new to D&D we have #learn-to-play and chck the pinned messages for useful resources to help get you started.

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If you have any specific questions, feel free to ask here or in an appropriate channel

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Unfortunately we generally don't have time and bandwidth to teach folks D&D one on one but if you spend some time reviewing the previously mentioned resources (like the free basic rules) you can learn a lot

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sonic inlet
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Cool! I've made a character. I'm dming people in the looking for channels to see if they'll let me join.

haughty thicket
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Is this party composition ok? GraveCleric, Ancestral guardian Barbarian, Champion fighter and Thief Rogue

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What would be some cool multiclassing options for the barbarian?

echo kelp
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Context matters but I don’t see anything wrong with it. If you’re new to D&D I’d suggest avoiding the complexity of multiclassing for now.

haughty thicket
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Thank you!

carmine shuttle
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I agree with UndyingNoob about multiclassing - the odds are that, until you understand what you expect to get from it on a mechanical level, the whole will be less than the sum of its parts.

main harbor
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Hello

cerulean salmon
haughty thicket
timid crystal
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After character creation, is 18 and 15(on spearate characters) reasonable?

timid locust
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What do those numbers represent, exactly?

edgy onyx
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18 is only possible when rolled, so if your DM allows it and/or witnessed the roll, it's fine

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Though unsure what you mean with the separate characters here?

cerulean salmon
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18 is possible without rolled stats in 2014

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custom lineage, then pick a half feat

edgy onyx
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Also just realized you have not specified character level either, so there's that too (:
What is "reasonable" depends a lot of thing here

timid crystal
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I seem to have made a misstake there, I neglected to mention that I meant 18 and 15 in armor class

carmine shuttle
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18 AC is entirely reasonable for a martial character, since it's chain + shield. (There are other ways to get it, but that's the simplest). 15 AC would be Leather Armor + 16 Dex, so also super reasonable.

timid locust
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(Studded Leather Armor)

timid crystal
timid locust
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It's certainly possible that they could be messing up the calculations, but those numbers are within logical limits

carmine shuttle
harsh fjord
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Yep, Leather is 11.

carmine shuttle
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OK, fair.

timid locust
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I need a 99 emoji dndLol

autumn plume
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Hello

harsh fjord
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Welcome to the server!

autumn plume
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Thankies kitty_dance

sage comet
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Hello everyone

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delicate girder
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When picking human for the free feat can you pick sentinel?

timid locust
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Nope, the human's free feat is restricted to the Origin Feat options only.

delicate girder
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Or is there a level lock?

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Oh

potent coral
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Hallo I played DND for the first time with my friends and it was a lot of fun

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Where would I find people who are hosting campaigns?

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potent coral
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Thanks

indigo steeple
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I’m new to Dungeons & Dragons and I was wondering what’s a good starter set I should buy I’ve seen the starter set at like target that are like $15 but I don’t know if they just come with a book and dice

cobalt frigate
indigo steeple
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So if I buy that, will I have to buy something separate to be able to play the game

cobalt frigate
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The starter set has the bare bone basics for you to start. The Player's Handbook should be the first hardcover book you should get.

indigo steeple
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So what else should I buy if I get that set?

carmine shuttle
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I need to eventually just make this a linkeable Google doc or similar, but:

  • The Free Rules contains a decent-sized chunk of content, such that there is no reason to have to buy anything until you're more sure it's a hobby you want to engage in long-term.
  • Especially if your entire group is now, there are two low-priced entry points. One is called the Starter Set; the other is called the Essentials Kit. Both come wiht a slimmed-down rulebook, a set of 4-5 pregenerated characters, a poster map (both maps show the same outdoor region that's nominally part of the Forgotten Realms), a full set of polyhedral dice (including 4d6 and 2d20 to cover for advantage and critical hits), and an adventure.
  • The adventure in the Starter Set, Dragons of Stormwreck Isle, is probably better structured for new GMs, but is relatively shorter, and will take characters from 1st to 4th level over about 3-4 sessions of play. The adventure in the Essentials Kit, Dragon of Icespire Peak, is a bit more "sandboxy", and will take characters into level 5 over as many as 8 or so sessions. The Essentials Kit used to come with codes to claim 3 more adventures on D&D Beyond that would take the part to ~level 13. I can't swear it still does.

As OldMan said, if you invest further after that, the Player's Handbook should be the first full-length product, either hardcover or digitally. Do note that, at present, physical book sales do not unlock the book on D&D Beyond.

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The adventure in the Essentials Kit is set in the same geographic region as the hardcover adventure Phandelver and Below, which extends the adventure from the old Starter Set, and you can move pretty seamlessly between parts of Icespire Peak and Phandelver if you so choose.

primal ember
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Hello, I am a complete beginner, the only useful information I may have about the game is that I beat Baldur's gate 3, looking to get into and heard that it is possible to play a campaign solo, so I can learn the ropes and to hopefully get into DMing after to host games with my friends, can anyone help me out?

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vital berry
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Hey I'm a newbie and I'd like to join any hosting parties to experience the game 😄😄😄

split dock
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Tbh same I wanna do something like casual ykwim

wild onyx
split dock
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I’ve been into dnd a lot but I’m like always busy so I’d really struggle like fully being able to play all the time

wild onyx
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Look for one-shots. Roll20 also has a pickup game listing.

split dock
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What’s that?

short marsh
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Vtt site one of the more popular places for game

vital berry
split dock
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Fr same

vital berry
split dock
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Ong lock in and get into a campaign

echo kelp
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Hey folks please don't solicit/organize games in the discussion channels - it is off-topic and will be moderated.

vital berry
echo kelp
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Please take it to direct messages or use the LFG channles - see #find-a-game

split dock
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Shi okay

vital berry
echo kelp
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Because we need to keep the channels on-topic

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See server rules

short marsh
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^

echo kelp
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This channel is, by it's own description, for:

Ask about the basics of D&D and learn to play!

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Basically helping new to D&D folks get started

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We have useful resources in #learn-to-play and in the pinned messages here.

untold sparrow
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I have a question, i want to play a chronomacy wizard but i don't like the boring wize personality of a wizard does anyone have a tip on how to make a wizard have a more fun personality while still fitting a wizard

fresh fable
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A crazy genius who invents an arcane clock

edgy onyx
untold sparrow
untold sparrow
void stump
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@kindred bough ayo hol'up

kindred bough
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What?

void stump
kindred bough
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K

void stump
kindred bough
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I did try to play with some friends irl and even tried to be the DM

void stump
mint thistle
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wheeze

atomic cloud
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Hi

weary wharf
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Hello!

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velvet jetty
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Heyo

lyric fjord
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Idk anything bout it exept it's rp

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manic token
lyric fjord
carmine shuttle
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The game is sometimes described as having three "pillars": Social encouters (or close to pure roleplay), exploration, and combat.

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Different player types prefer one or another of these to different degrees. Different character classes can be more or less focused on one or another of them (though every class will have at least a few features that are centered on the combat part).

manic token
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Combat I feel indifferently about

crude musk
# lyric fjord Plz explain

There are lots of ways to play D&D (often called "engaging" with it) depending on what you enjoy and focus on:

  • Roleplay and storytelling
  • The mechanics and rules
  • Exploring the world your DM runs
  • Combat and power fantasies
  • And so on
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For example, some people love to do what's called optimizing where you focus on making some aspect of your character (or your whole character) as good as possible

manic token
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And you can also experiment with each and see what you like. I honestly encourage new players to try out as much as the game has to offer as you can.

crude musk
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Some people want to focus on exploring a particular narrative with their character such as some aspect of their backstory or seeking out a certain goal or status

carmine shuttle
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There have been a few different bits of writing about player types over the years. The list from the current DMG lists the following 8:

  • (Method) Actor
  • Explorer
  • Fighter
  • Instigator
  • Optimizer
  • Problem-Solver
  • Storyteller
  • Socializer
manic token
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So.. thanks Jeff! I’m not even the new player in this conversation and I just learned something!

carmine shuttle
manic token
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Oh well thats why. I have a copy but I’ve been to busy to properly read that tome

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I want to soon though.

carmine shuttle
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(more in a bit; high-priority work thing0

manic token
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Totally understand. Ping me when you continue explaining though.

carmine shuttle
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@manic token (and @lyric fjord ): No one person is exclusively a single player type. Taking myself as an example: I'm mostly a problem-solver, with strong streaks of Explorer and Storyteller. My wife has all of 2 sessions under her belt, but in watching the video above identified most strongly with the descriptions of the Fighter and the Actor, with some of the Socializer coming along for the ride.

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Different resources have slightly different numbers and names for the groupings. The DMG2 from 4th Ed was another place that talked about player types/motivations.