#dnd-newcomers

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azure gulch
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I just got here

lunar basin
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Me too

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:3

worn blade
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hemlo

azure gulch
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I’m looking for someone to help me come up with a back story for my character

worn blade
azure gulch
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Ok thank you :))

lunar basin
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Also I'm broke and I only have free rules

worn blade
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ive got like 2 copies of the players handbook for 5e and thats about it myself

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i have a few smaller ttrpgs/etc that I got with a bundle a while back and im reading through one of them atm since it seems pretty interesting

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just opened up one of them and the gm section the first thing it says is "Your job is not to kill the characters" 10/10

lunar basin
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Oh ok

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But I want to get it for

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Awaw

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Free

deft sigil
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The free rules are enough to get you started. Getting the basics down sets the foundation for more fun with the expanded options in paid content.

lunar basin
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Oh yes I mean I would like the player handbook but I still do want to play

short marsh
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Thankfully some games the dm will share the resources

mental summit
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hello I would like to find in person games around me. what is the best way to find them? is there a specific place to go to? also I live on the northern end of Chicago if that helps. any advice is welcome.

cobalt frigate
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Check your local gaming/hobby shop. Schools and libraries may have gaming clubs. Also check local Facebook D&D groups.

mental summit
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ok

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thank you

indigo comet
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Curiosity. To the Dm's, what are some of your favorite ways to start a campaign? Im trying to avoid the "yOu In A tAvErN" start

vapid mauve
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How do i make a thread to start looking for a group here?

main fulcrum
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To be honest,I have nothing against starting in a tavern TashaLOL

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But a fair amount of my games start in media res or with the party going to meet whoever hired them instead

iron ridge
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I like tavern

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Tavern my friend

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But if not tavern

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Then someone summoned them to meet them somewhere

quasi verge
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How rare are hill giant strength potions in general campaigns? Is there a resource that tells me these types of things?

edgy onyx
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Their rarity is Uncommon, but how likely you are to find one is entirely dependent on the DM and the campaign

quasi verge
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Throw something out there please.

edgy onyx
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I dont have any numbers to throw at you that would give any better context. I've ran and played about combined 20 different campaigns and one shots, and these potions have come up maybe once

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It doesnt matter how rare an item is, if the DM doesn't decide to put them in

Best thing I can suggest is mentioning youd like the item to the DM, and a good DM is very likely to work with you on that

slate flame
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Hi

spice delta
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Hello

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How are u doing

fallow adder
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Hola

burnt spruce
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Im new to DND and im going to a friends campaign next weekend. how many experience points does it take to level up as a paladin?

cobalt frigate
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Is the DM using Experience Points or Milestone method of leveling up?

burnt spruce
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he said hes making up the xp that come from enemies and leveling up pretty much whenever he wants

cobalt frigate
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That's... different...

burnt spruce
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yeah i dont know im just trying to figure it out so i can fill my character sheet out

boreal quarry
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Yoo, how does one gain the DM role as a player?

oblique junco
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sounds more like milestone levelling tbh

boreal quarry
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For I am becoming gm

oblique junco
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there’s a “channels and roles” button at the top of the channel list loks like it’s under there

boreal quarry
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thank ye kindly!

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Also, scuse me for a moment if you will, but do you know if other forms of ttrpgs like Hunter: The Reckoning are allowed here?

Cuz I'm running one and am gonna be looking for players here.

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Just 1, tho.

cobalt frigate
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This is a D&D specific server. The only place to talk about non D&D TTRPGs is in #non-dnd-topics

quasi verge
wheat lotus
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Do magic missile need hit roll?

keen sonnet
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!totorial

crude musk
gilded walrus
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Heya yall new player here, is there a specific channel for looking for a group to start playing dnd with?

crude musk
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yep, check out #find-a-game for info on how and where to post

gilded walrus
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Thanks man

grave lintel
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Someone wanna explain two weapon fighting to me?

I think two daggers or two swords or chains or whatever is a cool way to fightm but any time I've seen it referenced to D&D it basically says just don't.

crude musk
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Are you using 2014 or 2024 rules? Because two-weapon fighting varies between the two

edgy onyx
# quasi verge So dnd campaigns have little guidance as to loot available? This is mostly up to...

Pre-made campaigns tend to have set loot, though its pretty common for the DM to add their own. Some may also use random loot tables for determining rewards for certain things.
And generally I wouldn't consider potions and other consumables as over powered. Some might trivilialize an encounter or fight if they happen to be fitting for the situation, but generally they only last a limited amount of time, and most combat related potions dont just instakill things (for example the Hill Giant Strength potion you mentioned, all it does is change your strength score to 21 for 1 hour, so all it would do is make your melee attacks and maybe your grappling slightly better depending on your original score), so its usually fine for a potion to solve something for the party, since they are single use 😛

grave lintel
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2024 i guess

crude musk
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Okay, so in 2024 there's no dedicated Two-Weapon Fighting rule anymore, and instead it's part of the Light property

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Light

When you take the Attack action on your turn and attack with a Light weapon, you can make one extra attack as a Bonus Action later on the same turn. That extra attack must be made with a different Light weapon, and you don’t add your ability modifier to the extra attack’s damage unless that modifier is negative. For example, you can attack with a Shortsword in one hand and a Dagger in the other using the Attack action and a Bonus Action, but you don’t add your Strength or Dexterity modifier to the damage roll of the Bonus Action unless that modifier is negative.

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To simplify, if you're holding a Light weapon in one hand and another Light weapon in the other, when you attack with one of them you can then use your bonus action to attack with the other later in your turn

grave lintel
crude musk
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Not a 'sacrifice', just one way to use it

grave lintel
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Ahh okay

nimble bison
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Hi

sick roost
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Hi

harsh fjord
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Welcome to the server!

lyric fjord
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Hello 👋

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lyric fjord
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What exactly is broken homebrew? Everytime I look it up a whole different definition comes up

mortal garden
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Hmm. Yeah. That definitely sounds like a thing where if you asked 10 people, you'd get 11 definitions.

If you're up for it, why do you ask? Because folks can answer an adjacent question to kind of get you where you need to go.

lyric fjord
main fulcrum
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Generally speaking, if you're new, we don't advise making homebrew because it's hard to know where the line is when you don't know the rules

cobalt frigate
main fulcrum
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Broken homebrew in that context is generally just something that's too powerful

lyric fjord
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Yeah like someone just creating a nuke lol

mortal garden
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Gotcha.

D&D 5E came with some design philosophies that I think should be considered for most homebrew. For example, 5E tries to steer clear from "floating modifiers" (if that term makes sense). It also has the concept of "bounded AC".

In addition, you can roughly see damage, HP, etc. scale throughout the various levels. So for homebrew, I'd also take that into account.

And of course, there's the tried-and-true method of playtesting to see how something actually works "in the wild".

cobalt frigate
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Especially a player who wants to homebrew their own class and make it OP because they want to play a very OP PC.

lyric fjord
cobalt frigate
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Don't think about homebrew right now. Just learn the rules of the game first.

lyric fjord
lyric fjord
cobalt frigate
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Flavour is free. You can describe a scimitar as a machete or a cutlass as long as you don't touch the gameplay mechanics, such as it doing 1d6 damage slashing damage.

(WotC reduced the number of weapons in 5E compared to previous editions for the sake of simplicity)

cobalt frigate
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cobalt frigate
lyric fjord
lyric fjord
cobalt frigate
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Again, 5E limited the list of weapons but you can rename them in your character sheet.

lyric fjord
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Alright then thanks for the help I'll watch videos on all this

lyric ruin
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👋

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I'm completely new to the game and creating a homebrew.

harsh fjord
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We do have a #homebrew channel. Standard caveat: if you're new, folks recommend not diving into homebrew until you know the game. Don't mod an engine until you know how it works!

lyric ruin
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To be fair, the two adventueres I have playing are exerianced and are patient and very helpful and are helping kind of guide me though everything. I also have my hubs learning along with me explaining things to me as I go. 🙂

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lyric ruin
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saw this up above ! 🙂

cobalt frigate
lyric ruin
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thats a fair point-

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are we talking story plots or game based mechanics?

cobalt frigate
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Flavour is free. You can describe something you have as something else rather trying to reinvent the wheel.

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A scimitar can be described as a cutlass or a machete, for example.

lyric ruin
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When you say you wont know whats broken or how do fix it, do you mean, story plot holes, or game mechanics?

Im not sure what Flavour is? a website, an app?

fresh fable
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If you are new don’t homebrew game mechanics

lyric ruin
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No, I was not going to change the game mechanics at all.

fresh fable
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Feel free to make your own fantasy world to adventure in

lyric ruin
fresh fable
lyric ruin
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Awesome n_n

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ty for pointing me in that direction

wheat crystal
# lyric ruin When you say you wont know whats broken or how do fix it, do you mean, story plo...

Flavor is a term, not an entity. It means the narrative description of something. Reflavoring, then, is to change the narrative description of something without changing the mechanics. It’s often used to get a certain character aesthetic without affecting game balance.

As OldMan said, a good example is wanting your character to wield a machete. Such an item doesn’t exist by the rules, but a very similar item, a shortsword, does. So you’d just get a shortsword mechanically and narratively call it a machete.

lyric ruin
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I asked my advertures to keep everything "Baulder's Gate 3 simple"

  • Basic classes
  • Basic races
  • Basic weapons

I think that part will be ok 🙂

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The only thing I'm really doing is world building a whole new world, but I am using monsters from the books, as far as how people interact and the mechanics, everything's going to stay as it is by the book.

I have a Human Paladin, and a Shadar-Kai Wizard. They wield basic weapons their classes are able to wield.

short marsh
lyric ruin
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Think I could still world build while I'm playing a pre-written campaign?

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cuz I've been kinda working on this for like a week, I have 3 cities built- a starting city, one tied to the storyline plot, and the city we need to get to for the big quest.

cobalt frigate
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You can use a prewritten adventure and plop into your own campaign setting. Tweak what you need to fit it in.

lyric ruin
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ok thank you sorry ❤️

short marsh
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But l unfortunately you have a foundation, homebrewing a campang can take years sometimes in say go for it but run 1 or 2’pre written, lost mines and sunless are good examples

lyric ruin
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Yeah I dont expect this to be a quick thing- thank you for the advice, also- What is Railroading?

short marsh
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If there is only one way forward and kne way back or your force peolle to do what YOU want it’s railroading

lyric ruin
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Oh ok, so expecting people to follow a linier path with no way to go backwards or no way to go any other direction in the story?

ornate kiln
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railroading is if the players dont really have agency in a story

plucky ridge
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Yes that's it on the nose. Basically, not giving your players the ability to move the story themselves.

lyric ruin
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Thank you very much ❤️

lament heron
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hii

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in ur guys opinions, whats the best class for a newbie?

deft sigil
short marsh
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^

lament heron
short marsh
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Yeah bolth are straight melee barbarians can do more damage with rage and fighters get self healing and can hit allot more as well.(second wknd and action surge)

sturdy hearth
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Hey everyone, new here and to DnD (tried running "Lost Mines," but friends didn’t vibe with it). My GF and I are joining a group with what seems to be an experienced DM for a homebrew campaign starting at lvl 3.

I’ve made my character with what I learned from reading the rules, the player handbook and from online, but also meshing all of before with my BG3 (400h, lol) experience (it’s DM-approved, so i didn't mess up anything). My GF, though, is completely new to DnD. What are some common noob mistakes we should avoid to improve our survival and keep things fun for the DM and party?

cobalt frigate
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Learn the fundamental rules, especially your PC's class features and spells. It'll help your DM out a lot because they won't need to pause the game as often to teach you the rules of the game.

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Obviously you're still new to the game so you're going to make mistakes. That's fine as long as you learn from them.

sturdy hearth
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Done! We’ve studied our races, classes, and spells (up to 3rd-level spells since I’ll unlock those at the next level). I also have a clear plan for leveling my character. Rule-wise, I think we’re solid.

What I’m more worried about is being good team players. My GF has never played anything like this (tabletop or video games), and I’m used to controlling everything solo in BG3. Any tips for working better as part of a group?

cobalt frigate
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You are not the main character. You're sharing the spotlight with the other players in the group.
Let other players talk, especially the more shy ones.

plucky ridge
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Best advice I can give is to listen to the other characters. Learn about them and get engaged in their stories. Ask questions and have fun RPing building relationships together.

cobalt frigate
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D&D is a social and cooperative game. There's no "winning" in D&D.
Everyone should have fun, not just you — some selfish players will do anything just for their own PC to have fun at the detriment of the rest of players' fun. For example, they'll grab loot and not share or leave combat for the rest of the party to die (this has happened to games I've DMed).

short marsh
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Ye

late badge
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Are there any games available

cobalt frigate
severe mantle
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is they any games that i can join

cobalt frigate
sinful fjord
main fulcrum
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A Nat 20 doesn't automatically mean something succeeds, outside of attack rolls

sinful fjord
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Not “king, give me your kingdom.”

cobalt frigate
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Probably not that a good idea misforming new players what's not RAW.

harsh fjord
# sturdy hearth Done! We’ve studied our races, classes, and spells (up to 3rd-level spells since...

I would second everything folks have said:

  • Engage with other characters' stories, not just your own. Don't tune out just because it's not your turn or because the spotlight isn't on you.
  • By the same token, be careful to not hog the spotlight. Be mindful of how much air you take up.
  • Don't use "It's what my character would do" to justify bad behavior that isn't fun for the table. The fun of the table (not any one player) is paramount, so that may mean compromising your own fun, at least a little, so that the whole game continues.
  • When in combat, try not to take up too much time on your turn. In general, don't split the party because that makes more work for the DM (and can mean folks are just sitting there without being able to engage).
  • Take the plot opportunities the DM presents you with. If your character wouldn't go on the adventure, make a motivation for them to do so or make a new character.
silver wolf
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Gunna be running my first game as DM next week

short marsh
unreal flume
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hey yalls im trying to get into dnd as a player but i have no idea where or how to start all i have done is make a background to my character. But i really dont know where or how to start i have only played Baldergate 3 and i know they are to different things. But i would like to at least give it a try.

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sinful fjord
sinful fjord
glad rose
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Hey folks. Ill be honest, I only played limited dnd a few years ago and im looking to get back into it. So... Yea ^^; i dunno what to do or say here, but im just pinging my signal out into the aether.

sinful fjord
short marsh
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Either way I use yes but, no but

glad rose
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).
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  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
plucky ridge
sinful fjord
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Well the bot beat me to it lol

glad rose
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Lol cool. Also the Kobolds are a nice touch

sinful fjord
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No debate. It’s pure peak fr

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Kobold bard is the greatest high known to man. I’ll die on that hill

glad rose
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Agreed

sharp kite
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Can you have a chest strapped to your back and also wear a backpack?

sharp kite
echo kelp
sharp kite
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Okay

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I am a 7"10 bugbear with a 540 carrying capacity so it shouldn't be too hard of a sell

echo kelp
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Again depends on your DM and the game context. Trying to fight enemies? I can see the DM ruling that you now have disadvantage on attack rolls and dexterity saves.
Walking normally for a mile or so on even ground? Might not be an issue at all.

sharp kite
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True

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If I can't I could just carry a cart or something around instead

short marsh
south juniper
iron dawn
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Hey guys. My friends wanted to play dnd and I've been nominated to play, in a group who hasn't played before, neither has I. Help me please. They want to do it tmrw and I'm not sure what stuff does.

cobalt frigate
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Who will be the DM in the group?

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Also, why tomorrow? That's very short notice.

iron dawn
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I'm being pushed...

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The notice, I don't have an answer

cobalt frigate
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So they made you the DM without your consent and they want you to do it for tomorrow?

iron dawn
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Not necessarily

glad rose
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It sounds like you need more time to prep

cobalt frigate
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Well, tell your friends you won't be prepared for tomorrow because 1) it's late minute and 2) you have no idea what you're doing.

glad rose
iron dawn
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I said tomorrow was cool, apparently I'm dm, nobody else knows how and I have the most experience (never played, nor know much)

cobalt frigate
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D&D isn't a game you do on a drop of a hat. I've been DMing for 40+ years and I can't get a game ready for the next day.

hearty escarp
cobalt frigate
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Then tell your friends it'll have to be when you're ready.

iron dawn
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I assumed can't just do it on a short notice, that's why I'm here

cobalt frigate
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Have you read the rules yet?

subtle lion
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@iron dawn If you know 0 about the game, expect the full first session being just creating the characters lol

iron dawn
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The most I've known is there's die, characters, modifiers and schools...

cobalt frigate
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You and your friends should familiarize with the rules first and foremost. They SHOULD NOT rely on you to teach them rules.

iron dawn
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I've read a bit of dragons of stormwreck

iron dawn
cobalt frigate
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DMing can be fun but it has much more responsibility than being just a player.

cobalt frigate
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They can at least learn the rules of the game on their own time.

hearty escarp
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Let's not put words into peoples mouths.

cobalt frigate
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If they whine why you can't teach them then you can 1) say "no" or 2) quit the game.

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DMs are suppose to have fun as well.

hearty escarp
iron dawn
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Honestly, I looked at a pre-made character sheet and got lost around the spells, and skills

cobalt frigate
daring summit
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Hello. I've never played DnD before and i'm looking to just spectate a game to get an understanding of how it is played

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cobalt frigate
iron dawn
mystic tendon
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Hello

iron dawn
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Got it.

glad rose
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That name is sick, green man

cobalt frigate
short marsh
subtle lion
iron dawn
subtle lion
iron dawn
subtle lion
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hp scales with constitution

short marsh
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@iron dawn
First I not trying to be rude learn to say NO!
You don’t know the rules they don’t know the rules, tell them to leave you be. If I could I would but you need to put the hammer down as a friend.

subtle lion
# iron dawn Ohh

Dexterity is reflexes, Strenght is well... how hard you hit with swords, and charisma is how charming you are (or intimidating)

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(or hot, lol)

iron dawn
hearty escarp
subtle lion
subtle lion
short marsh
subtle lion
cobalt frigate
subtle lion
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my advice is to play with someone who already knows the game

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even if you DM

short marsh
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We arnt trying to put you down but make sure you have fun, the way things are your not going to have a good time neither are your friends

hearty escarp
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You can definitely play it even if nobody really knows what they're doing. The main goal is to have fun.

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You can always look up rules you missed later.

iron dawn
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See I've got 2 wolves here, Deva and Oldman

hearty escarp
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FormWolf that's me

I do agree with OldMan about the part where you shouldn't feel pressured into doing it, but I does sound like you want to do it.

cobalt frigate
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You just need time to prepare.

iron dawn
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Just something I found off the bat if somebody takes 1d6 + 2 damage they roll a die (6 sided) they take damage for what the die rolled plus 2?

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I'm just trying to get a grip here

subtle lion
cobalt frigate
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The +2 is the modifier.

iron dawn
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Alright. What determines if a attack hits?

short marsh
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D20

subtle lion
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1d4, 1d6, 1d8, 1d10, 1d12 are all dices used for damage calculation

short marsh
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Again it’s in the free rules

subtle lion
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1d20 is for most other stuff

cobalt frigate
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So a PC/creature with a 14 Str has a +2 modifier to their attack rolls and damage with (most) melee weapons.

sinful fjord
worn musk
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What does charm do?

iron dawn
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Alright.

cobalt frigate
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You make the target friendly to you if they fail their saving throw.

short marsh
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For attack it’s d20+mod +prof bonus

iron dawn
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Mind explaining spells?

iron dawn
short marsh
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Yup

worn musk
cobalt frigate
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You're kinda asking shotgun questions.

short marsh
# iron dawn Mind explaining spells?

Every time you use a spell it consumes a spell slot for you stick to that rule, when you are more experienced use the component rules. Each spell consumes 1 spell slot unless it’s a cantrip which can be used at will.

sinful fjord
iron dawn
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I can't post a picture here. I have a pre-made character and there's saving throws, and skills. What in character creation determines these?

echo kelp
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?tag new abilities

short marsh
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Your modifiers mostly

exotic remnantBOT
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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.

iron dawn
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The corresponding skill such as dexterity?

short marsh
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Again it’s kinda in the rules we can’t teach you everything here sadly

iron dawn
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Let's go with point cost, let me learn that.

worn musk
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My friends are telling me DND 2014 rules are better than the updated 2024 rules, is this accurate?

sinful fjord
# iron dawn The corresponding skill such as dexterity?

Every skill scales off different modifier, like dexterity scales up sleight of hand and stealth, while athletics scales with strength. You add your stat modifier plus your proficiency bonus if you have proficiency in the skill, and that’s the modifier for the skill

worn musk
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Personally, which do you prefer?

sinful fjord
cobalt frigate
iron dawn
cobalt frigate
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It depends on your class and background. Your class and background will tell you which skills you can be proficient in.

short marsh
sinful fjord
# iron dawn How do I know if I'm proficient in said skill?

If the black circle is filled in black, or if it’s blank/white. different points in character creation let you choose what skills you want proficiency in. You can later gain expertise in a skill you have proficiency in, which doubles your proficiency bonus

iron dawn
exotic remnantBOT
worn musk
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Alright thanks, I worded my initial question a bit poorly as I was just wondering which most people preferred thanks for sharing your thoughts

sinful fjord
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Black/filled in means you have proficiency, and black/filled in with another circle around it means expertise

cobalt frigate
iron dawn
cobalt frigate
sinful fjord
cobalt frigate
short marsh
sinful fjord
short marsh
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I play paladin so

sinful fjord
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Bars and barbarian got buffed too

iron dawn
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Well typically I learn by figuring out one thing then going onto the next.. I assume that's not good here?

sinful fjord
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It has a lot of good changes

sinful fjord
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For instance, proficiency doesn’t relate to spells at all. Most rules don’t relate

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Learn one at a time

short marsh
sinful fjord
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Ong.

short marsh
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In due time

deft sigil
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it's okay to ask clarifying questions, but generally reading a section at a time is helpful to the learning as it will explain as you go

short marsh
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Ye

sinful fjord
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@iron dawn just read section by section. Move on if you understand a section, if not, ask a question here. 👍

iron dawn
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Alrightie

short marsh
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Speaking is the critical sucess/failure a raw thing or a homebrewed item

cobalt frigate
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If you're referring to skill checks then it's homebrew.

short marsh
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Fiqured lol

iron dawn
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I saw something else. On this pre-made character sheet there's a number under then what I think us the modifier, +2 . What's the number below do?

blissful beacon
sinful fjord
cobalt frigate
sinful fjord
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Cuz that sounds so vague

deft sigil
fiery aurora
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Does anyone know where i can start off a D&D campaign as a new player?

echo kelp
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First step is to get a decent idea of the game rules, focussing on how to create a character and understand the character sheet, and then how to do D20 tests (dice rolls + modifiers and bonuses) and damage rolls.

exotic remnantBOT
sinful fjord
echo kelp
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^ and when you're ready to find a group, read the info in that channel

neon galleon
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Were would I find a new campaign 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.
echo kelp
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You can look at the information in #find-a-game and use the Looking for Game channels here on the server.

iron dawn
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How do you know if a character/race is profiecnt with a certain weapon

harsh fjord
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Weapon proficiencies are usually tied to your class.

echo kelp
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Yeah the class or background will tell you what you're proficient in.

iron dawn
harsh fjord
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Have you followed the character creation rules?

iron dawn
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Alright so I was looking into spellcasting and how you have spell slots. Let's say for a wizard they have x amount of slots. Do spells need to be prepared beforehand, like predetermined what they are before a battle?

iron dawn
harsh fjord
short marsh
iron dawn
dense grotto
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How do I find a local group for newbie to learn?

cobalt frigate
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Check your local game store, school game groups, or local Facebook D&D group.

iron dawn
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Still need an answer to my previous question. I have a new one, what's the difference between your hitpoints and hit die and how do they work?

glad rose
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My answer might be wrong or out of date so get another to confirm but

echo kelp
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I'll find that bot command sometime... lol

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?tag new hp

exotic remnantBOT
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Hit Points (HP)

Hit Points are a measure of how difficult it is to kill or destroy a creature or an object. Damage reduces Hit Points, and healing restores them. You can’t have more Hit Points than your Hit Point maximum, and you can’t have less than 0.

Your class and Constitution modifier determine your Hit Point maximum at level 1. Hit Point Dice, or Hit Dice for short, increase your Hit Point maximum when you gain a level. A creature can also spend Hit Dice during a Short Rest to regain Hit Points.

Some spells and other effects confer Temporary Hit Points, which are a buffer against losing actual Hit Points.

glad rose
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I believe hit dice determine your HP + Con bonus, so like.. if your hit dice is D8 and gas a Con bonus of +2, youd potentially roll an 8. 8+2 is 10. And do that each time you level up

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Oh- yea that

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Nvm the con bonus part i guess

echo kelp
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No the con bonus applies each time you level up - you either roll the new hit dice earned and add your con modifier then add that to set your new max Hit Points

glad rose
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^ bingo

iron dawn
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What... dumb this down for me?

echo kelp
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So your class has a Hit Die - this helps determine your hit points

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So a fighter has a D10 for their hit die.

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At first level your hit points are calculated as the max hit die plus your constitution modifier

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So a fighter's hit points at level 1 would be 10 + constitution modofoer

iron dawn
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Where's the ten come from?

echo kelp
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the 1d10 which is the hit die the fighter class has

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As you level up, you add a new die to your hit die pool.

iron dawn
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If it's a die couldn't it be below ten too?

echo kelp
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So a level 2 fighter would have 2d10 hit dice.

iron dawn
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The result of the d10 + con multiplier?

native hemlock
echo kelp
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To determine their level 2 hit points, the player running that fighter can roll the new 1d10 and add their constitution modifier and then add the toal to the previous hit points to determine their new hit points

iron dawn
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Anybody mind explaining rounds of combat, where health is tracked, how oder of combat works, ect

echo kelp
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Or the player can take the average (5) and add their constitution modifier and then add that to determine their hit points

echo kelp
# iron dawn Anybody mind explaining rounds of combat, where health is tracked, how oder of c...

When combat occurs, the Dungeon Master asks all the players to make an initiative roll. This is usually D20 + dexterity modifier. Those who roll higher go first in initiative.
The DM also rolls the initiative for monsters and then tracks all the initiatives to determine who goes when. On a creature/character's turn they can use their movement, action, and any bonus actions. After the creature/character's done doing all that they can do and all the attacks and damage have been determined, it moves to the next creature/chaarcter in the initiative order.

dense grotto
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My local store said to come here to find a group- you guys told me to go to the local store- sigh…

short marsh
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Uh

glad rose
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I dont even have a local store lmao

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I sorta just stumbled herea few hours ago

short marsh
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Anyways
Hp= health the die is how much you add per level up

Hit die are mainly used to heal during short rests

echo kelp
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Now back to combat. When a creature attacks, they roll a D20 and add any modofiers and bonuses to determine the attack roll. If the attack roll meets or beats the target's Armor Class, it is a hit. They then roll damage. This damage is then applied to the target's hit points (e.g. the target's hit points pool is reduced by that amount). A natural roll of 20 is an automatic hit and is called a critical hit. The damage dice for a critical hit are rolled twice and added together - thus critical hits can do some hefty damage!

iron dawn
echo kelp
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A natural roll of 1 on an attack roll is an automatic miss regardless of bonuses or modifiers.

iron dawn
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If you hit how do you know how much damage you do?

echo kelp
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No you roll damage dice based on the weapon or attack used.

iron dawn
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Does the weapon have stats??

echo kelp
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Yes the weapon says what it's damage dice is

short marsh
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It’s on the player handbook under weapons/gesr

iron dawn
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Tbh I don't have the player handbook...

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I lost it-

short marsh
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It’s in the free rules

echo kelp
iron dawn
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Where do I check for this?

echo kelp
tight trench
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I have tons of ideas as a DM, but idk how to connect all of them into a path, like I have plenty of ideas for main battles, but I dunno how to make the path between all of them so that it's an actual adventure in living world and not just a boss rush

chrome verge
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Hey. I haven’t played DnD in over 10 years. Wondering if there is a guide here for character creation and beyond. Basically starting like a newbie.

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Thanks

iron dawn
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At what points is somebody/something at advantage or disadvantage

blissful beacon
# iron dawn At what points is somebody/something at advantage or disadvantage

Flanking (if the DM allows that rule), certain spells and conditions, attacking someone with a ranged weapon out of their effective range, trying to do a ranged attack when an enemy is within 5 ft of you, honestly there's too many to name but mainly spells and conditions as well as some class features give you advantage or disadvantage, they'll always say if they do

iron dawn
blissful beacon
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The descriptions of the spell and conditions will say if they do or not

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Example

Guiding bolt. You hurl a bolt of light toward a creature within range. Make a ranged spell attack against the target. On a hit, it takes 4d6 Radiant damage, and the next attack roll made against it before the end of your next turn has Advantage.

iron dawn
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I guess check dnd beyond?

blissful beacon
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Spells like blindness for an example will inflict blindness on an enemy which will then give you advantage on an attack

woven flume
iron dawn
woven flume
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Oh ok then I’d definitely suggest beyond or if you can I bet there are some great YouTube videos explain the game and more

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@iron dawn

iron dawn
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Starting to think I'm cooked, I gotta dm tmrw

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Alright serious question, I was talking to my mates and one of them said they could be a wood elf rogue, how would that go?? I'm asking incase they use it while I try to dm tmrw and just get an insight

rocky horizon
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i went theough my beninner box solo is all

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but i have some books now just like to talk with like minded people

iron dawn
rocky horizon
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im actually deciding between pathfinder 2e or dnd 5e for a 1 shot

lyric fjord
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hello there, is there a way where my character can praise a skeleton dragon for some buffs? well actually I have zero knowledge on how to play this game but I was just wondering

rocky horizon
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heh im sure the gm will have to simplify it as a 1 shot

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idk

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im game either way

lyric fjord
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also, how do you find a party around here that's willing to have patience with me ;-;

placid lynx
rocky horizon
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be respectful. hand patience.

placid lynx
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Have?

lyric fjord
placid lynx
lyric fjord
placid lynx
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Tbh, I've just been having fun making a character

lyric fjord
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it's above by the way

lyric fjord
summer wasp
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Hello.

placid lynx
summer wasp
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How is everyone doing?

placid lynx
placid lynx
summer wasp
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Joined the group to hopefully find new players to maybe join a game I’m running.

placid lynx
iron dawn
summer wasp
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So I kind of cheated cause half the work is already done for me. Lol. I took advantage of the craziness that is the forgotten realms multiverse and basically made a Fantasy version of our world set during 1987 during the tail end of the Cold War. So basically our world history, just with fantasy.

placid lynx
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With that said, you can really never have too many characters lol

trim sphinx
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What is a westmarch?

short marsh
short marsh
trim sphinx
short marsh
stable verge
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I’m looking to play DnD but my friends aren’t interested and I’m a shy person anyone have tips on how to join a game with strangers

summer wasp
short marsh
# iron dawn Where will they say if they do...?

Some of us like to jokingly call it a murder sandwich, basically it’s when a monster has a player on each side, they roll at advantage taking the highest.
Another way is being in stealth and making a sneak attack.
(Dc:15)

short marsh
little grotto
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Newbie here, how do i start haha

iron dawn
exotic remnantBOT
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dynoError No tag new found.

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dynoError No tag player found in category new.

short marsh
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?tag newplayer

exotic remnantBOT
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dynoError No tag newplayer found.

short marsh
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Ok gah

short marsh
main fulcrum
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I don't think that one has the tag

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short marsh
trim sphinx
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When would be a good time to post a looking for dm thread? I feel like mine was ignored so now I have to wait days to post again

iron dawn
cobalt frigate
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You can ask for DMing advice in#dm-discussion. Also, there are D&D Youtubers, such as 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.

trim sphinx
trim sphinx
short marsh
trim sphinx
cobalt frigate
cobalt frigate
iron dawn
trim sphinx
cobalt frigate
iron dawn
cobalt frigate
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Well, perhaps you and your friends can look for a DM instead of you DMing?

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It's a lot of pressure on you to do it.

iron dawn
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They don't know people. It's basically just like the 4-5 of us..

cobalt frigate
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Local game shop?

iron dawn
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Nope.

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Anyways, I'm going to sleep. I love you all, thank you for the help.

serene narwhal
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Hello! I’m new to the server and newish to dnd and am DMing for the first time!

exotic remnantBOT
low dust
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hi everyone

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just joined, i’m very new to dnd but i’ve always been interested in it:)

modest yarrow
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Same lol

sage pilot
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Hi friends

exotic remnantBOT
lyric fjord
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what cmd in #find-a-game btw how do i use lfg urgh why are they so vague about it ?!

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you guys really need to improve qol around here man

tranquil plover
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Hiya everyone, is there any one in Lincolnshire out there?

hearty escarp
echo kelp
lean sluice
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hey wasn't there a thing for community games with a west marches style thing? i can't find it

echo kelp
rancid dust
lean sluice
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ooh ty ^^

echo kelp
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Just a reminder to not do any LFG soliciting/organizing here in the discussion channels as it is off-topic and against server rules.

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Take it to private messages or use the #find-a-game to post in the correct LFG channel.

lean sluice
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mind if i DM u?

rancid dust
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no problem!

rancid dust
echo kelp
short marsh
lyric fjord
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oh, but yeah im already talking to my dm

short marsh
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Gl

unique shard
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Hello friends

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I got a question

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Can fighter use bows and arrows

fresh fable
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Yes

dapper gulch
strange tapir
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Is there a way i can look for one shots?

My friends want to play but we don't have a dungeon master.

and i have the most knowledge of the game so they put me in charge of dming

ive never played before

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.
zealous sedge
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Hello guys

main fulcrum
rain prism
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Hi there ! how are we today?

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Quick ques; can you get into D&D being a solo (atm) or is it just like a tabletop game with friends?

harsh fjord
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It’s designed for play with others. Folks have made workarounds for solo play, however.

cobalt frigate
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D&D is meant to be played with one Dungeon Master (DM) and at least one player but ideally three to five players.

rain prism
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Ah, well I guess that is will not be for me anytime soon given that my job has a bad schedule but thanks anyways lad's 🙂

brazen sail
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Hey, I'm new here and I want to learn how to play

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echo kelp
harsh fjord
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To piggyback on Noob, westmarches games are more pick-up style (who’s available is who goes on the adventure), so that’s another option.

brazen sail
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How do I look for a dm I'm new and I want to learn how to play I've read a little bit of the players handbook

harsh fjord
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Read #find-a-game for instructions on using the server’s Looking For channels.

brazen sail
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Thanks

rain prism
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And post games and westmarches are online games if I understand it right?

harsh fjord
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Yep!

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You could theoretically have a westmarches game in person, but it’d require more coordination than even a traditional game.

rain prism
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Wow thanks ! I'll look into it ❤️

rich cosmos
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Hello^^, i’m new to DnD! Well i do have bit of knowledge of it! I would say maybe the basics, like races and classes but thats it! And.. i was wondering! If anyone knew a way for me to find a DnD group online, that would welcome new players like me! Or if there is any channel for group looking in the server?💜

glad rose
plucky ridge
red storm
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I'm new to DnD and I'm looking to do a campaign with some of my friends but I really don't know where to start, I have some knowledge on dice and different roles but if there's a guidebook or something to get me started I'd love to be pointed in the right direction

exotic remnantBOT
glad rose
rich cosmos
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Ah thanks! 💜

glad rose
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Hope ya get a fun game ^^

rich cosmos
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Well! I hope i can find something hanasmuguwu as shy as i am… and also french… its gunna be hard to find a group sad

glad rose
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Im sure you'll find a group thats accomodating 🙂

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Just gotta take that first step and look around

rich cosmos
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Aight! I’ll try!!!Asc02Smile

steady kayak
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hello, im helping a freind make a character sheet, what are the skill proficntys for a hill dwarf

plucky ridge
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Your skill profiencies will come from your background and class, not species

steady kayak
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what about for soulder?

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*solider

plucky ridge
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Athletics and Intimidation

steady kayak
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so plus 1?

plucky ridge
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You would tick the box and it adds your profiency bonus along with your ability adjustment

steady kayak
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i have it for my class and my proficty bounus

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i just did not add for the backround

plucky ridge
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All good 🙂 Some races do get skills as well but I don't think hill dwarf is one. From Solider, you'll have proficiency in Athletics and Intimidation and then, depending on your class you can pick some more from the class skill list.

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With each, you get to add your proficiency bonus along with your ability score adjustment. All other skills will just have the ability score adjustment.

rain prism
echo kelp
abstract patrol
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Never played before but always wanted to can anyone recommend instructional guide for basics ? ☺️

exotic remnantBOT
timid locust
abstract patrol
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Thank you!! ☺️💛

halcyon oar
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hi guys how do i start learning and find a group of new friends to play with

cobalt frigate
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Check the links above to get started.

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Please turn off your capslock key.

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You shouldn't rely on people not showing up. You should have just delayed the session. They wasted your time because you had to wait and see if they showed up when clearly you're not ready.

short marsh
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Yeah

low dust
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does anyone know how to find a group to play dnd? i’m not american and in my country dnd isn’t a big thing, idk what to do. i really wanna play dnd with people but none of my friends like it and i barely know any people in general. im hopeless🥳

cobalt frigate
uncut junco
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Greetings, I`m a newbie in DnD and after Baldurs Gate 1 wish to play more in dnd

exotic remnantBOT
short marsh
uncut junco
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I`ve decided to make a marathon through series

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before bg 3

short marsh
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Most people tend to play 5e honest I wanna see how tough Ad&d2 is but yeah XD

rocky grove
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anyone got a group lacking players? my dm disappeared from the face of the earth

echo kelp
uncut junco
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lower thaco with constitution and dex made me there unbreakable

plush jay
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Hi! New to server, somewhat new to DND. Currently writing a one-shot for monthly in-person meet, but would like to get into online DM-ing and playing. Roll20 is good I heard but is there anything else?

main fulcrum
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Foundry or Fantasy Grounds are probably the other biggest ones for VTTs. But there's also Owlbear Rodeo, or it is possible to just play over Discord/Skype/etc

plush jay
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thanks!

obsidian pivot
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Hi im a new Guy on DnD im just trying to Learn the rules if i want to play the Game in the future... is there a way to get all the rules and Features tips n tricks and how it works in like a little Book or a ressource on a website?

exotic remnantBOT
deft sigil
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we have some helpful links that parcel some of the basics up

wheat crystal
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Please use the appropriate channels to solicit a game
#find-a-game

maiden shale
inner berry
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Yo what’s up

faint garnet
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Ello

inner berry
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How you doing?

faint garnet
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Im doing good

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After getting back on my D&D Beyond app I craved some adventures. Then I thought to myself a few minutes ago; "I should join the D&D discord, cause almost every game has discord".

inner berry
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That’s kinda what I did except I know practically nothing about it

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So I joined this cause I think it sounds cool

faint garnet
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Nice

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D&D from what I saw on YT is pretty fun, even more fun with friends

inner berry
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Gotta find some people that like it tho mostly me and my friends workout play marvel rivals and cook.

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.
faint garnet
inner berry
rocky grove
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its hard to find a good dm

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finally found one and i think the dude died

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got nitro but hasnt been on disc for months

snow meadow
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hi im new to D&D

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can someone Tell me how to run a solo campaign.

deft sigil
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generally we recommend people play in a larger group

snow meadow
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Do you know how I can find a group?

wheat crystal
# snow meadow can someone Tell me how to run a solo campaign.

The game isn’t designed to be ran solo. Some fans have made conversions to allow it to be played alone which you might find useful asking for in #third-party or #homebrew . As an alternative, the video game Baldur’s Gate 3 is the closest match to single player D&D (with a few important rule changes).

As for finding a group to play with I would read the instructions in #find-a-game to use this server to find a game

hearty nymph
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New to D&D just created a account on D&D Beyond don’t know where to go from there any recommendations?

exotic remnantBOT
echo kelp
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Then try your hand at making a character so you can learn how that works and how to navigate a character sheet.
Then go look for a group to play D&D with (see #find-a-game to learn how to use our Looking For Game channels)

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If you have any specific questions as you're learning, feel free to ask here or in an appropriate channel (see #channel-guide)

snow meadow
jovial hamlet
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Why no images :(

lyric fjord
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a server with this many people would get flooded way too fast

dry basin
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oh shit didnt mean to tag you

deft sigil
dry basin
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yah i feel like if i try making something complex im just never gonna finish it

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aslo i dont know enough about the game

valid flint
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hello

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im new to this lol

exotic remnantBOT
plucky ridge
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Hey there, welcome to the hobby. The bot post above has some links to the free basic rules which is a great place to start. You're also welcome to ask any questions you may have about the game here.

valid flint
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"dungeons and dragons is like a board game, without the board and you play using your imagination" - Jaiden Animations

plucky ridge
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That's a great high level description. Basically yes, a Dungeon Master runs a game for their players who make characters that participate in the story. Those characters react and interact in the world while the DM runs the world. You use dice to help decide the results of your actions. For example, you want to swing your sword to attack, you roll a dice to see if you hit and another dice to determine the damage.

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The Jaiden Animation video is a really great introduction

valid flint
plucky ridge
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There are a lot of new player friendly games, the only issue is that there are a lot more players than DMs so finding a game can take some time. There are people advertising their games on this server that you can check out in #looking-for-players . you can also find community servers in #looking-for-community. Another option are paid games which are advertised in #paid-looking-for-game

valid flint
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alr ill try looking!

plucky ridge
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Happy searching! 🙂

shell hemlock
wheat crystal
valid flint
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weekdays im not available on

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so if its gonna be on saturday sunday id love to join

shell hemlock
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I’ll dm ya!

valid flint
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like direct message or dunegon master?

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since dm also stands for dungeon master. (sorry if that was stupid question)

shell hemlock
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Direct message, and no it’s completely fine😭

valid flint
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alr

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also where are we gonna be doing the game? but fr tho when are we doing it

plucky ridge
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Just a heads up that this channel isn't meant for organizing games

worldly sky
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Is Dragonborn a homebrew or a normal race

short marsh
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ye Im playing a chromatic haritage dragonborn

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(he not evil he rejects the notal all chromatic dragons are evil)

worldly sky
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idk what that means but ok

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Idk I’ve never played a actual game of dnd

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But I think it’s fun

cobalt frigate
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Have you read the Free Rules yet?

trim sphinx
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Where would you go to find games to join that maybe are outside of Discord, the lf players channel are kind of dead... I enjoy pbp one on ones

valid meteor
trim sphinx
valid meteor
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i'd join some discord groups of some other things you like, and then maybe ask some people there? my games came from a gaming community i was in after a bit

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i find its easier to find discord friends, then play dnd with them than the other way around

trim sphinx
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Okay, thanks

halcyon oar
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as i choose languages for my rogue role, can i already speak common in addition to thieves can't or should i pick common because my character wouldn't know it unless if i picked it?

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im referring to the character creator btw

valid meteor
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everyone speaks common unless you specifically want a character that cant use general communication. i'm pretty sure every race says common + laguages of your choosing unless you;re playing a weird one

sinful axle
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Hey guys, I'm fairly new. Thought I'd stop by and say hello

valid meteor
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hi

sinful axle
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I'm thinking of making a paladin warlock, I kinda know what I was aiming for but now after watching a YouTube video I'm thinking about changing it up. Any advice for multiclassing these two. I'm focusing on dmg over healing

valid meteor
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i just played a 4 year palalock

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are you focusing on the melee or spellcasting side

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i played a oath of vengance/hexblade warlock. took 2 levels of fighter at the end for action surge

sinful axle
valid meteor
sinful axle
frail dust
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So, random question. Maybe not random. My DM explained to me tonight when I failed a spell cast that was a minute long (I didn’t know until he forced me to commit to the cast) because I got knocked unconscious, that in combat, each round is about 6 seconds. So I’m sitting here thinking about it. 10 rounds for a minute. We haven’t had a combat that lasted more than, like, 7 turns yet it took an hour or sometimes two. Does anyone else think that’s nonsensical when characters and foes sometimes speak lines that last longer than 6 seconds for their turn alone? Also does this mean all these 4 hour long combats on some of the actual play podcasts are actually just a 3 minute long combat? Kind of takes the epicness of the fights away

cobalt frigate
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Yes, one round of combat is second seconds but could take 10 minutes real time based on the number of players and how long each player takes on their turn. I've had a battle that lasted 2.5 sessions (each session two hours long).

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Remember that most fights are against a "boss" monster but rather average foes.

Also, 5E made it that the PCs would hit more often since monsters' AC are capped (players don't find it as fun if they constantly miss). This means that most fights last between two and four rounds on average.

frail dust
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It’s just kinda crazy to me that some of the biggest fights in the podcasts I’ve listened to last less than a minute sometimes

wheat lotus
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Do extra attacks stack

frail dust
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||thordak on critical role c1 died in 30 seconds if the rules are as stands||

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That’s insane for how much buildup there was to that fight

cobalt frigate
wheat lotus
cobalt frigate
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What about it? Extra Attack doesn't stack.
2014:

If you gain the Extra Attack class feature from more than one class, the features don’t add together. You can’t make more than two attacks with this feature unless it says you do (as the fighter’s version of Extra Attack does). Similarly, the warlock’s eldritch invocation Thirsting Blade doesn’t give you additional attacks if you also have Extra Attack.

2024:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/free-rules/creating-a-character#ExtraAttack

If you gain the Extra Attack feature from more than one class, the features don’t stack. You can’t make more than two attacks with this feature unless you have a feature that says you can (such as the Fighter’s Two Extra Attacks feature).

Similarly, the Warlock’s Thirsting Blade invocation, which grants you the Extra Attack feature with your pact weapon, doesn’t give you additional attacks if you also have Extra Attack.

formal scroll
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When writing a backstory for a character how long do you typically write for? I just found myself lost in writing for 30 minutes discussing origins, goals and character building. Even to writing segments of my character and others using dialouge almost like Im DM/Rping them in the moment. Would standard bullet points work that give short notes? Should I make a TLDR or quick summary of it? Im sitting looking at a few pages of work and wondering what realistically a DM would want

cobalt frigate
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Is this for a level 1 character? Remember that your character is just starting their adventuring career. Don't make your backstory more interesting than what your character may do.

Also, your DM may not want to read a novella. Remember the DM has to read the other players' backstories as well.

#

Point form is great to help define who your character is, what their goals, ideals, and flaws are.

formal scroll
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This is true, its just a story based on where it started and where they go. I go into detail about their trip and how they interact with the crowd around them and what they see and feel. I feel im being too specific or wordy and am thinking about summarizing it

cobalt frigate
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Work with your DM because your character may not fit in their campaign setting.

formal scroll
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I will when I get one! Just making a character for fun/future use if I get back into it! Thanks

clever bluff
#

How do I play dnd

exotic remnantBOT
hearty escarp
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Feel free to let us know if you have any questions. dndCheers

nimble grove
#

If I use the blade ward, it uses whole action?

hearty escarp
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Yes, the casting time is 1 action.

nimble grove
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Damn

grand grove
#

heloo

exotic remnantBOT
ashen cipher
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Hello

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Question: How can I find active sessions?

deft sigil
exotic remnantBOT
#
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ashen cipher
stable verge
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Where can I get some cheap dice

steady latch
zinc veldt
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I am looking for an dnd character tool wich allows me to make a rogue with subclass

#

i have made a rogue in dnd beyond, but can only choose for thief ??

deft sigil
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@zinc veldt only the free/basic rules subclasses are available for well, for free. Anything in the paid books would have to be purchased to be used on D&D Beyond or be in a campaign where the DM has content sharing enabled.
Alternatively, if you own the physical books you can homebrew subclass things, but it's a bit more tedious

zinc veldt
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ok thanks! got the book. i will look into the homebrew option

snow meadow
#

can y'all help me find my code On my essentials kit.

crude musk
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Essential kits after a certain date stopped coming with codes

fluid crag
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Hi

mint maple
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HI !!!

valid meteor
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Hi

exotic remnantBOT
quasi verge
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hopw long do combat encounters usually last in game time?

echo kelp
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In real player game time? Really depends but based on my experience anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour.

cobalt frigate
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Most fights last about two to four rounds.

quasi verge
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i thought rounds are are like less than a minute?

cobalt frigate
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One round is 6 seconds long.

quasi verge
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so how could a fight last 30 minutes?!?!

cobalt frigate
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That's real time.

echo kelp
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No like I thought you were asking as a player

quasi verge
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no in the dnd world, how long does an ecounter last?

#

im phrasing this poorly..

echo kelp
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2-4 rounds so... 30 seconds roughly

cobalt frigate
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Rarely fights lasts 10 rounds (1 minute).

quasi verge
#

Very interesting

#

So strenght giant potions that last an hour are good for ALOT of fighting?

#

or is there typically hours between encounters?

cobalt frigate
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It depends how spaces apart the enemy encounters are.

#

Remember that players control the pacing, unless the DM forces combat encounter one after another.

quasi verge
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Lets say ur in a dungeon, just walked in, how long would it take to complete say 8 encounters? If you were intent on fighting through to achieve some goal.

main fulcrum
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There's no one answer to that question

cobalt frigate
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As long as the party has resources (hit points, spell slots, healing potions, etc)

main fulcrum
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It depends how big the dungeon is, whether you choose to rest, how big the encounters are, if you spend time on other things etc

cobalt frigate
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There's no concrete answer since every party, every dungeon, and every fight is different.

quasi verge
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there are 8, we arent resting, an average sized dungeon with average encounters

#

just a ball park is all im looking for

cobalt frigate
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¯_(ツ)_/¯

main fulcrum
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Average doesn't mean anything in this context

#

There is no universal "average encounter"

#

In game time, probably no more than a minute per encounter just because it's rare for any fight to go longer than that (and it still does happen)

#

But there's no guarantee they'll all be chained together

cobalt frigate
#

Dice also plays a role (no pun intended). So the chaos of randomness is a factor we can't predict.

quasi verge
#

ok, would a giant strength potion ever last 8 encounters in a dungeon generally speaking?

main fulcrum
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Potentially

#

It's possible but we can't guarantee it

quasi verge
#

aight thanks for the insight

cobalt frigate
#

Again, the players control the pacing. If the party decides to do a long rest in the middle of the dungeon then that eats up 8 hours.

bronze pasture
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Hi guys I'm new to d&d and want to play for my first time where do I start?

lyric fjord
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#learn-to-play has the basic rules, you can ask here for any questions you have

exotic remnantBOT
timid locust
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Try the free rules linked above, as well!

lyric fjord
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you can find games at your local game store or in #find-a-game

bronze pasture
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Thanks!!

half spire
#

Hiiii

feral rampart
#

Hi! I'm new! Always wanted to play d&d, but I don't have the friends to play.
Looking for a group, but I don't have money or experience in the game 😦

lyric fjord
feral rampart
half spire
echo kelp
#

Also see #find-a-game for useful info - as well as instructions on how to use our LFG channels.

calm ruin
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i dont know if the decision i made was very ambitious or very stupid

#

after playing a few games of dnd with my friend group, i decided to dm myself

#

and surprisingly, it wasnt that bad

echo kelp
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Being a DM is just another way to play and enjoy D&D

harsh fjord
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And it's more intimidating from the outside!

calm ruin
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i just have like a ton of pages open of the player handbook (im playing digitally because or friend group isnt very close together)

#

player handbook for the spells and races and classes

harsh fjord
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Yeah: when I DM, I have so many tabs open.

calm ruin
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so far one of my flaws is underestimating how powerful my players are

#

my next encounters should account for that because well, learning from experience

slow ermine
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Hey guys

#

I am interested in dnd and like extremely new
So what do I need and where do I get those

calm ruin
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all that is required is friends, pen and paper or access to the internet

slow ermine
calm ruin
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well this server doesnt have lfg channels for nothing

slow ermine
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Ok got it

iron oriole
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hello everyone

#

new to dnd and discord as well

echo kelp
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Welcome!

#

You might like reading through the info and resources on #learn-to-play and check the pinned messages here.

iron oriole
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Thanks! @echo kelp

shut slate
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hi Lotus!

static lake
#

hello

manic wolf
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Hey, I want to ask: Where are tools and guidelines for online DnD games? If so I want to ask other newcomers here if we could be Discord contacts.

deft sigil
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we do ask that group formation exclusively takes place in our looking-for channels

exotic remnantBOT
#
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shut slate
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I wouldn't mind running some one shots for newcomers.

cobalt frigate
echo kelp
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Or even searching through #looking-for-dm and inviting folks to play D&D with you.

shut slate
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agreed.

echo kelp
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Also don't ever ask for personally identifying information

shut slate
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ah! ok ❤️ I saw that in the rules.

halcyon oar
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what is a homebrew?

stoic bronze
echo kelp
exotic remnantBOT
#
What is homebrew?

The term homebrew can refer to a few things, but mostly means "unofficial rules," or rules that you won't find in an official D&D publication.

Homebrewing can be a Dungeon Master creating their own monster from scratch, writing their own adventure, or deciding to permit changes to existing rules to better fit their table or players' needs.

It's important to note that homebrew rules are only acceptable at non-organized tables, and homebrew rules cannot be used at Adventurers League tables. Always check with your DM on what homebrew is (or isn't) permitted at your table.

echo kelp
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Yep! Homebrew is unofficial, community-made content that folks add to their D&D games.

shut slate
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I posted an ad. we'll see if I get any bites.

safe bough
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i just posted my ad im nervous lmao

shut slate
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I'm going to sleep on mine and hope people respond.

safe bough
shut slate
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what are you looking for?

#

I guess I should check.

short marsh
short marsh
fleet ether
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Hello everyone, I'm new to D&D and I have zero knowledge and no idea where's a good place to start learning.

scenic perch
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Hello everyone. I am not sure if I am in the right place or not but maybe someone could help me out and or point me to the right place.
My son who is autistic wants me to DM a campaign but I am totally new to D&D. I have the starter set Lost Mines of Phandelever and the 2024 players handbook. After all the reading I have an idea but I'm still pretty lost so I figured the best way to learn is to be a player myself.
We live in a small rural town.
I would like to find a group that is friendly for new people where I can build a character and get my feet wet in a campaign.
So if anyone has any ideas where I can get started I would be very grateful.

fleet ether
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@scenic perch If you would let me, I could join your group as a player. However, I literally just started.

somber shore
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@scenic perch Id be glad to join your group as a player ive played a few games before so im sure I could give you atleast a rough understanding of the game. I dont think im experienced enough to dm well yet but i have tried dming some small one-shots before.

scenic perch
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I should have made myself more clearer. He wants me to DM for him and his friends at home. But since we live in a rural area I need to find a group online that will get my feet wet to the D&D world so that I can run a campaign at home.

shut slate
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That was understood.

#

a lot of GMs (even me) like helping newcomers.

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do you want to just get yourself blooded or play a one-shot with you and your son?

#

sounds like the former.

short marsh
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This ain’t the place for making groups

shut slate
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Nobody's doing that.

short marsh
scenic perch
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It would just be me playing online. The campaign he wants me to run with his friends is not a one shot.

short marsh
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Nay itll take 3/4 months of sessions to get to the end of lost mines if you do everything

scenic perch
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I would like to be pointed in the right direction where I can get my feet wet in a D&D campaign so I can get a good understanding so we can have fun at home.

short marsh
scenic perch
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I don't see either one of the groups. So I will look at roll20. Thank you

short marsh
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You need to put that in your role so you can

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Err one sec

#

It’s near the top that says secret and roles

manic wolf
edgy onyx
wheat crystal
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D&D isn’t a board game. You can play with maps such as a world map or battle map for smaller areas. Some official adventures include those with them.

#

Also make sure to check the pinned messages and #learn-to-play for a link to the free rules if you haven’t already

somber shore
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the highlighted blurple hashtag

manic wolf
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I have. I'm learning things like dice rolls and Dungeon Master obligations and such, but didn't see anything expressly saying, "We don't use maps here. We write out a series of encounters in a fixed sequence and you role-play them in order."

scenic perch
manic wolf
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I'm an overly literal sunuvagun. I need things said more expressly than smart people do, in order to understand.

somber shore
manic wolf
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So only now, with @edgy onyx and yourself, @wheat crystal, telling me such, do I know now that maps aren't DnD's default.

solid dust
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what can be homebrewed and what is fixed (at least, its decided to dice roll)

wheat crystal
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Everything in the rules is fixed. Modifying anything outside of the rules, adding new rules, or ignoring them is homebrew

short marsh
solid dust
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then why ive been stuck in creating character for almost 3 hours 😭

#

yes, the rest of the dm and player are clueless

manic wolf
wheat crystal
short marsh
wheat crystal
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You can totally do a theatre of the mind style game, but it will be harder to adjudicate things like combat due to the system assuming a grid layout

short marsh
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Ye

manic wolf
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"theater of the mind"?

wheat crystal
wheat crystal
edgy onyx
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Basically the adventure happens entirely in your minds, thus the name

cobalt frigate
solid dust
wheat crystal
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Do you mean your mechanical background, or your narrative backstory

solid dust
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character background

wheat crystal
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Every character must get a background as it provides important ability increases, skills, and items

cobalt frigate
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The mechanical Background is where you get your skills, feats, and possibly languages.
Your backstory is the narrative of what your character did before they started their adventuring career.

wheat crystal
solid dust
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you cant just made up features and trait, bond, flaws, etc, right

wheat crystal
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Features no. Traits/Bond/Flaws yes

arctic acorn
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Personally I like to write my character's backstory then pick the most appropriate background. You don't even have to pick up a pen or keyboard. Just put on some music and think about cool DnD stuff.

#

Of course everyone has their own process for character making. Sometimes that's not enough for me.

#

The prophet approach is what works best for me.

wheat crystal
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Remember, features are mechanical (i.e. the Fighter's Action Surge, the Elf's Trance, etc). Traits/Bonds/Flaws are narrative (i.e. being loyal, having living parents, etc)

cobalt frigate
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When you change the gameplay mechanics then that becomes homebrew and we HIGHLY don't recommend you do that as a new player. You won't know what you broke or how to fix it.

arctic acorn
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It can be easy for a newbie to get confused when trying to explain the difference between backstory and background.

solid dust
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and we still havent wrote down features, other proficiencies, attacks, spell and tons more

#

only.. skills, the 6 thingy, basic info and speed

#

the rest are left untouched

wheat crystal
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If you've written down your speed you've chosen your species yes?

solid dust
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yea

wheat crystal
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Have you just written the species down on your sheet or have you written down everything else it gives you (except for speed)

solid dust
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yeah, basically the 6 things on top of character sheet
(class, species, etc etc)

wheat crystal
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for a second i thought you were talking about stats as the 6 things haha

solid dust
wheat crystal
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but yeah your choice of species will come with what you need to write down in other sections, including any proficiencies, languages, or features you might get

solid dust
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its all in the rulebook?

wheat crystal
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Depending on the species, yes

#

Which one did you choose?

solid dust
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im the dm (ironic), but I'll refer to my friend which he picked a wizard

#

ye, they rely on me to be the dm, but even I feel clueless

manic wolf
#

I missed this the first time around. Noteworthy.

wheat crystal
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Wizard is their class, I mean their species (i.e. Human, Elf, Orc, Aasimar, etc)

solid dust
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oh yea, im so dumb.. Hill Dwarf

manic wolf
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Oh, yes,actually! I have a question. One that is about beyond the handbook.

#

I see there's that limited list of jobs/classes/etc.

Now, this is something I intend to do alone, anyway. But for when there are other people... in the extremely unlikely event I'm lucky enough to ever find any:

How frowned upon is it to make up a class outside of these paradigms?

#

I'll accept "it depends" as a good thing.

cobalt frigate
#

D&D is meant to be played with multiplayer players, usually three to five.

#

Solo play is doable but that's not feasible most of the time.

wheat crystal
# solid dust oh yea, im so dumb.. Hill Dwarf

I should ask, are you using the 2014 or the 2024 ruleset? Only because Hill Dwarf went away in the 2024 PHB, but it's still playable.

If you're running 2014 then no problem, it'll be in your PHB on page 20. If you're running 2024 then here's the link to the Hill Dwarf traits:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/basic-rules-2014/races#Dwarf

Additionally if you're running 2024 you'll have to convert some stuff about the Hill Dwarf but it's really simple. Just ignore any stat increases the race/subrace gives you (since those bonuses were moved to background in 2024).

cobalt frigate
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Multiclassing is something we don't recommend new players to try.

manic wolf
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I've been reading the Peril in something-something first-time adventure book. I've been liking the read so far. I think I can lone wolf it.

manic wolf
cobalt frigate
#

Your character has two or more classes.

solid dust
arctic acorn
wheat crystal
# manic wolf I see there's that limited list of jobs/classes/etc. Now, this is something I i...

Agree with OldMan. D&D is designed to be played with a DM and a party of 3-5. There are unofficial conversions out there to play solo, however. That being said reading the adventure is only going to give you the DM side of the story, which is why the game is meant to be played with multiple people. The players aren't supposed to have access to a lot of the DM information.

As for making your own class, that would be called homebrew. Of making up your own stuff, a class is the hardest thing to homebrew because making even a decent homebrew class requires a thorough knowledge of the game and the game's intended balance (among a few less important factors like theming). While it is not frowned upon per say, custom classes are also the hardest thing to get approved by a DM since it can easily be unbalanced. As such, it is not recommended for a new player.

wheat crystal
arctic acorn
silent ledge
#

Hi, been looking for a dnd group? as a player. can't find one on reddit or on any websites that arent free

edgy onyx
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We've got games listed here, to which you can check out the information on #find-a-game

short marsh
mortal skiff
#

Hey I'm a DM looking for players, feel free to DM me, not looking for payment, and was going to play via VC if you have the character sheets, (this is my second time DMing)

fresh fable
mortal skiff
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I did, thank you, I just joined the server and was still trying to figure things out

dark gull
#

heya friends ive never played dnd before is there a video guide or something to read to learn how to play?

exotic remnantBOT
lyric fjord
#

theres some videos out there but this is a good place to start

dark gull
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ill take a look thanks

wicked trench
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Yoo

#

I'm mad new someone hook me up and explain all this I saw it on tiktok and I was cool so

crude musk
wicked trench
clear glade
#

"You’re probably better off hitting a Skeleton or Zombie with Chill Touch than slashing it with your sword. "
why?

edgy onyx
clear glade
edgy onyx
#

Yeah it's probably referring to what I mentioned, but honestly whichever you're better at works best. If you're good with a sword you'll deal lot of damage, while if you know the spell you're gonna weaken undead creatures with it

clear glade
#

nice

grave skiff
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Hi, been mulling looking for groups, while i've seen a lot of side dnd stuff i've tried 1 one shot so far of the game itself.
Whats a good way to proceed?
on a side note while going through the looking for players, information feels very sparse, often not even containing timezones just "any time" or details on whether it would be a good fit in either experience or company.
is it perhaps better to submit looking for DM's or should i get more experience on my belt before i do that?

shut slate
#

It wouldn't hurt to post in looking for DMs... I think a lot of people are sparse with information and I, as a GM, am not preferring those people. 😛

#

It's attention to detail that I'm looking for in a player.

#

It can be hard for a newcomer (or anyone) to find a game sometimes... but the cream always rises to the top. ❤️

wheat crystal
#

In general the wider you cast your net the better your chance to find a game. Posting in #looking-for-dm will definitely help. Otherwise depending on the type of game you want to play try exploring other avenues to find a group such as school clubs, libraries, social media TTRPG groups (i.e. Facebook Groups, Reddit's r/lfg), other D&D servers, or general TTRPG communities.

grave skiff
#

thanks for the suggestions
dm application
where do i find other dnd servers or ttrpg communities? like do i just Google and hope or are there some good directions for that?

shut slate
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reddits lfg subreddit is nice.

#

also roll 20 and I assume D&D beyond's LFG pages are useful!

atomic whale
#

how hard is it to get into D&D? I am bombarded with cool sounding stories from my Instagram FYP and also I just started watching Critical Role Camp3 but I know very little about the game and how to actually play it

shut slate
#

Depends on a lot. What you put in is what you get out. I'd start by #looking-for-dm and/or playing a one-shot or two... then once you understand the rules better start looking for a campaign.

wheat crystal
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The game is quite rules heavy which can be intimidating. But it is doable! I'd check out #learn-to-play which has a link to the Free Rules and read it step-by-step as you feel comfortable. I also recommend making a practice character as you go along, since that's what the bulk of the Free Rules deals with.

atomic whale
#

How closely does for example BG3 corelate? xd bcs I asked my friends for dnd and they all said we could do bg3 and I just don't know how good it is compared to the real deal

shut slate
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Baldur's gate is as good as it gets game-wise. probably the 2nd best D&D game to exist.

atomic whale
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after the tabletop?

shut slate
#

but there is no substitute for a good GM.

atomic whale
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oh yeah that's probably true, I see how good Mercer is and how he can make the story feel alive even more than bg3

shut slate
#

The best D&D game to exist was planescape torment -- the story was the best, and it had the best BBEG of any game I ever played.

#

YOUR story.

#

I run campaigns with a theme and story in mind, but weaving the player's backstories and the group chemistry and (for me) the sandboxy-ness of being able to do what you want and go where you like will be better than a PC game because a PC game generally has to be on rails to some degree.

#

I'm going to watch some critical role soon... but I never have. I didn't want it to influence my GM style. But I guess that wouldn't be a bad thing if he's that great a storyteller.

wheat crystal
shut slate
#

It's hard though because I'd always rather be playing than learning how to play better. I hone my craft "on the job" as a GM.

#

Yeah. That's another thing that keeps me away. I am sure there are writers for the show and people are professional entertainers...

#

As a GM I want good players, but also to bring out the best in my players. I am a good GM, but I wouldn't want people comparing me to critical role.

#

(even if I never saw it)

wheat crystal
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As for BG3, the game is 90% 5e rules. There are some important changes that were made in order to adapt 5e to a video game format.

atomic whale
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Oh yeah I get that not all games are exactly like Matt Mercer and their games, that would mean this game has so many talented storytellers and even VAs than any filmmaking community

wheat crystal
atomic whale
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Oh nice! Because me and my friends want to start with BG3 but I would love to transition to playing real dnd ASAP

shut slate
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I need to play BG3 too. But again, I'd always prefer to run a game and try to blow people's minds.

#

BG3 will take a while... but when you are coming back (especially if you're bringing your friends) a group all looking for a game together is easier than looking for a game alone.

atomic whale
lilac current
#

I plan to dm for the first time, I'm just stuck on whether I should run some small one shots for my players, or see if they'd like to commit to something easy like Lost Mines. Any advice for a very first time dm?

I have the Dungeon Masters Guide and Players handbook, looking to purchase essentials kit next. I just want to be fully educated before I try anything lol I'm paranoid I'll be bad

hearty escarp
#

Running some one shots can be a great way to tip your toe into the game, so I do recommend that.

#

It'll also allow your players to get an impression of the game before they commit to a larger thing.

#

One shots are also much easier to manage from a DM standpoint. No need to go full ham right off the bat.

lilac current
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That's fair. Any you recommend I look into?

hearty escarp
lilac current
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I'm also transitioning from bg3 to irl dnd. It's what pushed me to want to do this, so I'll have to watch that video above

pastel fog
#

hello there! im entirely new to dnd (effectively) and want to just, like, figure stuff out
are there any general resources or such to understand how all the stuff works?

exotic remnantBOT
pastel fog
#

ty

hearty escarp
pastel fog
#

thanks! :D

shrewd pulsar
#

Guys how do I play with someone?

#

I want to try it

pastel fog
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oh man there's a lot to go through
did expect it but looks like im gonna have to spend a while :P

pastel fog
hearty escarp
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But D&D is played in a lot of places, sometimes in game stores, in friend groups, families and also online.

pastel fog
plucky ridge
hearty escarp
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There is a fairly big community around play by post (usually shortened to PbP), yeah. If you search with this in mind, you should find quite a few.

pastel fog
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ic, thanks

plucky ridge
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Some games also incorporate it into their on-going games by having text role playing alongside the liveplay

pastel fog
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oh interesting

pastel fog
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uhh how necessary is it to go through the free rules

cobalt frigate
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I think it's necessary in order to understand how to create a character, the ability scores, the skills, and basics of combat.

pastel fog
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those were mostly covered in the common terms part (and also the 'what to do on your turn' thing)
i think

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oh i cant post images

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also one more thing: if my character dies, what happens next? do i have to leave the campaign or

cobalt frigate
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That's between you and the DM. Depending on how powerful the PCs are they may have a Raise Dead spell. If not, you probably have to roll up a new character.

pastel fog
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ok ty

cobalt frigate
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Don't get attached to your character, especially at level 1 (low level PCs are very squishy).

pastel fog
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got it

short marsh
valid flint
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is anyone hosting a game today?

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id like to join

plucky ridge
exotic remnantBOT
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ashen halo
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Hey guys, me and my fiance are new to dnd and would like to know if there are any groups forming that are beginner friendly

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covert brook
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hello everyone im new to the server and new at dungeons and dragons can anybody teach me how to play?

cobalt frigate
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Check the links above.

calm ruin
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and also read some of the players handbook or the dm handbook if you wanna dm

cobalt frigate
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They don't need to buy the PHB or DMG if they're new to the game. The Free Rules are fine to start off with.