#dnd-newcomers

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frigid radish
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Thanks so much I’m sure you have to post the same dang links everyday 😂

crimson quarry
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tysmmm

carmine shuttle
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@frigid radish You should still, so far as I know be able to claim the Intro to Stormwreck adventure on D&D Beyond. It's a part of the adventure in the current Starter Set (which, as a print product, is ~$20-25 USD suggested retail price). As part of the Starter Set, it's designed for people new to everything.

analog fjord
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Yh argos sells for £20 in uk

frigid radish
carmine shuttle
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OK, so then... the full Stormwreck Isle adventure from the Starter Set would probably take 3-4 sessions to run from character levels 1-4. the Essentials Kit should still be available for about the same price, and would take probably ~6-7 sessions to take the characters to level 5. When last I knew, it came with codes to claim 3 follow-on adventures through D&D Beyond that, collectively, would get the PCs to about level 13.

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There are also a number of "hardcover" advenutres that begin at level 1 and generally cap out around level 10-12.

crimson quarry
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where can i get a decent engaging campaign for free

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we made our own characters and stuff a party of 4 people

harsh fjord
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DMsGuild would be my suggestion.

crimson quarry
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noted

exotic remnantBOT
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dynoError No tag CLAIM found in category ddb.

timid locust
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?tag ddb claim

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timid locust
crimson quarry
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THANK YOU SO MUCH

short marsh
carmine shuttle
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My link above deliberately omits the anthology hardcovers.

short marsh
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Ye

drifting python
short marsh
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True

carmine shuttle
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I think Phandelver has the most guard rails because it’s an expansion of the old starter set adventure.

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Witchlight also appears to have decent GM guidance with the tracking sheets.

crimson quarry
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hows tomb of annihilation

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we agree to pitch in

crude nova
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How do spells work?

ornate kiln
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these are the general rules about spells. everything else should be in the text of individual spells

pearl trench
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Hi is there anyone that can help me build a D&D character? I’m new at this and was curious

carmine shuttle
fresh fable
pearl trench
fresh fable
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fresh fable
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Links to basic rules and other useful stuff

short marsh
cursive nebula
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Hello

fallen surge
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Welcome

cursive nebula
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How’s it going

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I’m new to the game and I could use some help lol

shut slate
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hi! talk here

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I want to be friends.

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timid locust
cursive nebula
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How would I play the game with people online

peak scaffold
shut slate
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Learn a bit about the game, make a character, then look for a GM I'd say.

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some GMs, myself included, love showing newcomers the ropes.

short marsh
fallen surge
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?tag new online

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idle comet
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would anyone be able to help me make a character in pms...?

fallen surge
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You have have any questions about the process, feel free to ask them here. We're more than happy to help. If you want to brainstorm ideas or discuss options, you can do so in #character-discussion

idle comet
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ooh okay ty!!!

hard geode
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Hi

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How do I play DnD

mystic flume
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That question cannot be answered with a single sentence

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Let me send you a link

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timid locust
mystic flume
timid locust
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There's also a set of intro videos linked there as well which people find useful.

hard geode
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Btw how do I make a character...

timid locust
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Thankfully, the link provided above also lists how to create a character!

zinc veldt
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so i have started playing with a friend and both of our sons...
characters have reached lvl 3 and should be able to pick a subclass.
however most options are blocked.
what is the best option for us to get acces to more subclasses?

timid locust
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Purchasing the books which contain the subclasses

zinc veldt
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we got 1 hardcopy with desired subclasses

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that would be sufficient?

timid locust
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And you're looking for additional subclass options? Which book do you have?

zinc veldt
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PHB

mystic flume
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You’re using the DnD Beyond character sheet right?

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I mean character creator?

zinc veldt
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yeah we do

timid locust
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Then the best other books for additional subclasses are Xanathar's Guide and Tasha's Cauldron.

zinc veldt
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we created character in beyond and then printed and play from paper

mystic flume
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I suggest you keep your characters in DnD Beyond

timid locust
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There are also Subclasses spread throughout other books though. Bigby's Guide, Fizban's, and Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide to name a few

mystic flume
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Then you can change them whenever, I think

zinc veldt
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how do i get subclasses from phb into dnd character creator?

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thats the thing i guess

mystic flume
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I… don’t know

timid locust
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Ah, sorry, I misunderstood your question

mystic flume
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Which class do you use?

timid locust
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So you have a physical book and you're trying to figure out how to upload that information into DnD Beyond?

zinc veldt
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i am playing a rogue and was thinking about arcane trickster for example

zinc veldt
timid locust
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Then you have two options.

  1. Purchase the book a second time on DnD Beyond.
  2. Manually input the information using DnD Beyond's homebrew system.
echo kelp
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?books

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Accessing Content on D&D Beyond

There are four ways to access content on D&D Beyond that you may have in your physical books

  1. Purchase the full digital book from the marketplace
  2. Purchase a digital/physical bundle from the marketplace
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  4. Use the homebrew tools to copy the content from your physical book into D&D Beyond. Note: Do not publish any content copied in this way, it is for personal use only
zinc veldt
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i will try homebrew first... is that difficult?

mystic flume
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i never did homebrew myself if i’m correct

zinc veldt
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@timid locust quick question... if i buy the digital book from dnd beyond. can i somehow give my friends subclass acces? or do each of us have to buy the book? (seems a bit harsh)

timid locust
timid locust
fallen surge
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?tag ddb contentsharing

exotic remnantBOT
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Content Sharing

A player or DM with a Master Tier subscription can enable Content Sharing in up to five campaigns. Once Content Sharing is enabled, any content unlocked by anyone in the campaign gets shared with everyone else, and they can use those shared character options for characters in that campaign. Learn more

zinc veldt
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thanks for all the info! i will start looking into the homebrew for now

timid locust
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We'll be happy to help with anything else.

dense wave
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So myself, my partner, our friend and her sister made the silly mistake of buying the new PHB and tried using the DnD beyond app to update our characters...... suffice to say we have had to start them basically over 😂

carmine shuttle
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If you've got a PHB, a paper-and-pencil character sheet is really all you need. But yes, rebuilding existing characters one step at a time is a really good way to learn what has changed for those classes at each level.

fathom musk
gleaming skiff
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I have literally never played dnd or tried, I wanna get into it but I don't know anything and it seems so confusing

shut slate
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hi shadow!

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don't be intimidated. YOU CAN DO THIS!

remote siren
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Is there like anywhere in this server to find an oline session?

hearty escarp
round apex
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Newcomers I escaped the the hell that is finding a campaign

main fulcrum
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Congrats

dense wave
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So I'm trying to redo my lvl 4 character as we have purchased the newer version of the PHB.....I have the Guide background, Human Variant. My stats are Str 8 - Dex 14 - Con 14 - Int 10 - Wis 14 - Cha 16.

Should I pick a 4th level feat or ability points? I'm thinking the later would help more

echo kelp
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But generally speaking, many folks find ability score improvements more useful than feats

dense wave
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Sorry, still learning....I'm gutted they have changed the starting equipment....no longer can have a boomerang 😂

round apex
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echo kelp
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Please use the LFG channels to solicit/search for games. It is off-topic in these discussion channels. See #find-a-game for more info.

jaunty flare
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hi, i'm new to dnd wanting to make a character, not all subclasses or classes are showing up for me on roll20 is that normal?

main fulcrum
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Unless you've purchased the additional content, only the free rules content will appear

jaunty flare
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hi

short marsh
arctic nymph
short marsh
dusky ridge
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how can i take a pre existing subclass (ex. assasin rogue and use it)

midnight socket
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Everything about combat confuses me any tips?

lavish scroll
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Hey guys, can someone explain spell tiers and spell slots?

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I think I have got a somewhat grasp but still I don't understand it

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Actually I only understood that you can use certain tier spells with it's level or higher slots

cobalt frigate
drifting python
# lavish scroll Hey guys, can someone explain spell tiers and spell slots?

Each spell has a level roughly describing how powerful it is. More powerful spells need an equivalently powerful spell slot to cast. Think of spell slots as a kind of currency. To pay for (cast) a level 3 spell, you need a $3 coin (a level 3 spell slot).

You can "overpay" for spells, eg, using a $5 coin (spell slot) to pay for (cast) a level 3 spell like fireball. Sometimes, you don't get any bonus for doing so, but sometimes you will get a little bonus for the extra payment. For example, fireball does a little extra damage if you overpay, but detect magic gets no benefit for overpaying. You never get any change back from overpaying.

This analogy breaks down a bit when you think of the opposite, aka using multiple smaller denominations to pay for a bigger thing. What I mean is, you cannot use three $1 coins (spell slots) to pay for (cast) a level 3 spell, even though 1+1+1 =3. Magic in 5e simply does not work like that.*

*With the exception of sorcerers, who can trade spell slots for sorcery points, and then these sorcery points for spell slots, effectively allowing them to turn three level 1 slots into a level 3 slot. This does incur an exchange fee of sorts though, and is inefficient. As a result, it actually takes five level 1 slots to equal a single level 3 slot for sorcerers.

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hopefully that helps

lavish scroll
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When you use a tier 2 spell and use a tier 2 slot does the slot dissapear or can I keep using it

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Or is the spell like bound to the slot

drifting python
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in older versions, the spell is bound to the slot. In newer versions, that's not the case. However, the slot is spent for the rest of the day after using it. It comes back on a long rest, but until then, you cannot use it again. If you have multiple slots, then you track each slot seperately (or often as a fraction like 1 remaining/2 total)

lavish scroll
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So let's say I use a tier 1 slot and tier 2 slot. After using them I now have no spells

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So now I have to take a long rest to be able to use the spells again

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Right?

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The slot does not dissapear, rather it just gets "tired"

cobalt frigate
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Level 2, not tier 2.

lavish scroll
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I am already level x, why would I want a level x spell and not tier x spell

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Sounds thrice cooler

wheat crystal
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Sure but it makes it a bit easier to communicate since the game uses “level # spellslot” for terminology and not “tier # spellslot”

wheat crystal
lavish scroll
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Let's say I have to spells

wheat crystal
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To illustrate this example, let’s say you are a level 3 Wizard. Therefore, you have 4 level 1 spellslots and 2 level 2 spellslots. If you cast Magic Missile at 1st level, then you have 3 level 1 spellslots and 2 level 2 spellslots left.

lavish scroll
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Both level 2. If I use one spell with level 2 slot can I use the other spell too?

wheat crystal
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If you have an available level 2 spellslot after expending the other one then yes

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Well to be specific, if you have another spellslot of at least level 2 then you can still cast the other spell. Or you can cast the same spell again.

austere marten
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Y’all I still haven’t been able to find a campaign to join

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I’m losing it

wheat crystal
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If you haven’t checked #find-a-game I would, otherwise it’s best to cast your net wide. Try other avenues like other D&D servers, local game stores, libraries, social media TTRPG groups (e.g. Reddit’s r/lfg)!

austere marten
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No no I know I’ve been at this for a little over a month now

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Month and a half maybe

wheat crystal
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I see you’ve met the final boss of D&D then 😅 Finding a group and scheduling are usually the hardest parts

austere marten
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Yea it’s been pretty rough

final meteor
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Hey guys, I wanted to start playing DnD but I have no idea where to start (I've never played before). Can someone help me with it?

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hearty escarp
crimson quarry
echo kelp
final meteor
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Hey, is there any place or server that a beginner can play a little and learn the game?

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shut slate
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@final meteor hi friend!

final meteor
shut slate
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you're just looking to learn some of the rules and stuff?

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to "play a little and learn the game"?

final meteor
shut slate
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I have idea!

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(I sent friend request)

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Do you have a character made yet?

final meteor
shut slate
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Did you use D&D beyond?

final meteor
shut slate
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it's easy if you follow the steps!

feral rampart
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Maybe a VC with someone more experienced for you to share your screen and ask away will help? (Not me, unfortunately I'm a newbie)

carmine shuttle
final meteor
final meteor
feral rampart
final meteor
feral rampart
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Take a look and see if you can find anything interesting.

final meteor
blissful edge
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Idk if that's the chat for it but I'm a new player currently starting my first dnd game (5e) I need to choose between 2 cantrips i feel like I'd like (mage hand and message) which one would be better? (For a sorcerer)

shut slate
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Both are great, but I'll say Mage hand.

timid locust
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Both are useful in their own ways. Assuming you already have a cantrip that can deal damage, I think either one of these can be helpful.

My personal favorite between the two is Message, though!

shut slate
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😄

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Message does ONE important thing. Mage hand does DOZENS of important things, if you're creative.

blissful edge
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Thank you!!
Im havibg troubles choose a second cantrip tho,
I wanna choose message but I need another one
Any suggestions?

shut slate
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think of it that way.

dense wave
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Silly q, we have been learning to play while doing our own campaign of sorts (my partner has attempted to DM n has done great) we went from using the paper official character sheets to using DND beyond....but we wondered if there was any other digital means to follow progress, track etc that's more like the paper?

blissful edge
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Hmsnsgsnokaybyeah

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Okay

shut slate
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Mind sliver.

blissful edge
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I'll choose mage hand but I need one more cantrip and I've been googling all of them and ifk what to choose

blissful edge
shut slate
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Mind Sliver because it does Damage based on enemy int which is always low. let me find a good definition....

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Mind Sliver (TCoE): Psychic damage on an Intelligence save is spectacular on its own. Intelligence saves are consistently among the lowest, and psychic damage resistance/immunity is rare (though it does exist, especially on mindless enemies like zombies). That alone makes Mind Sliver arguably the most reliable cantrip damage in 5e, but it gets better from there. With only Verbal components, Mind Sliver works while you’re tied up or have your hands full, making it a great option for War Caster. It also imposes a -1d4 penalty on the target’s next saving throw making them an easier target for save-or-suck spells, or you can just repeatedly hit them with Mind Sliver and watch enemies try to beat your spell save DC with a +0 save bonus and the -1d4 penalty from your previous hit.

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(tasha's cauldron of everything is TCoE)

blissful edge
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Okay!

shut slate
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here's my main argument against message even though it's cool.

blissful edge
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I am gonna ask a few questions for my character if u don't mind because I'm very clueless

shut slate
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If your GM is a stickler, he knows message has verbal components anyway. So it's not PERFECTLY quiet, like you'd think.

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I'd love to help you!

blissful edge
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My character is a sorcerer and half elf if that matters btw

shut slate
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Any information you think is important, matters.

dense wave
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I picked Mending as one of my cantrips 😂 seems our Ork paladin and dwarf druid break, rip so much

blissful edge
shut slate
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It's always great to be able to repair something damaged in a ruin, or by a party memeber! 😄

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YES. I. DO.

dense wave
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Prestiganation

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You create a magical effect within range. Choose the effect from the options below. If you cast this spell multiple times, you can have up to three of its non-instantaneous effects active at a time.

Sensory Effect. You create an instantaneous, harmless sensory effect, such as a shower of sparks, a puff of wind, faint musical notes, or an odd odor.

Fire Play. You instantaneously light or snuff out a candle, a torch, or a small campfire.

Clean or Soil. You instantaneously clean or soil an object no larger than 1 cubic foot.

Minor Sensation. You chill, warm, or flavor up to 1 cubic foot of nonliving material for 1 hour.

Magic Mark. You make a color, a small mark, or a symbol appear on an object or a surface for 1 hour.

Minor Creation. You create a nonmagical trinket or an illusory image that can fit in your hand. It lasts until the end of your next turn. A trinket can deal no damage and has no monetary worth

shut slate
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will he allow... shape water? Prestidigitation or minor illusion?

blissful edge
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I need to choose only 1 more tho

dense wave
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That Presti is fun, n useful....or it has been to us (we are only lvl 4 😂)

shut slate
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prestidigitation and shape water do amazing things if you're creative, minor illusion too. I'll give you a good argument from the web for each one.

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and you tell me what you like best.

blissful edge
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I thought abt choosing prestidigitation but I wasn't sure what it does

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Google wasn't much of a helper

blissful edge
shut slate
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Prestidigitation (PHB): Whenever you want to do something small and magical that’s not covered by another spell, it’s usually covered by prestidigitation. This spell is exceptionally versatile. For suggestions on how to use Prestidigitation to its fullest, here's a link...

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this will EMBARASS YOU with how many options presti has.

blissful edge
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Does it change based on my characters race and class? (The damage it does or it's effects or in generally whar it does)

shut slate
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Minor Illusion: (PHB): Room for plenty of creative, deceptive uses. The 5-foot cube is easily enough to create something to hide behind, provided that your enemies don’t see you create the illusion. -- just think of it. FAKE DOORS when somebody is chasing you. Make an illusionary mushroom to cover you from shooters or fliers! Fake walls!

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block line of sight or hallways entirey!

timid locust
blissful edge
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I think I'll choose prestidigitation

timid locust
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In DnD, spells, items, and features all do exactly what they say on the tin. No need to worry about situational interactions.

shut slate
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Shape water is hilarious because you can make 5x5 blocks of ice and drop them on people.

blissful edge
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Teehee

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Okay i chose presti

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Sounds cool:3

shut slate
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Ok.

blissful edge
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I need to choose 4 1st level stuffies
Any suggestions?

shut slate
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glad I could help. Presti does so much with a nice GM that rewards creativity.

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Do you want me to pick 4 spells for you? I'd rather tell you what I think is best and let you pick.

timid locust
blissful edge
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Wait does the skill proficiency i chose matters?

shut slate
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Ok Dosh. sorry.

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Are we doing spells or proficiencies?

blissful edge
blissful edge
shut slate
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and I agree to disagree DOSH, a barrel of water and the shape water spell are chocolate and peanut butter. 😛

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ok... spells.

blissful edge
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I just wanna know if the skill proficiency I chose changes it

shut slate
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Absorb elements, Featherfall, Magic Missile, Shield, Silent image, Silvery Barbs, Sleep.

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those are the best 1st level spells for a newcomer.

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I'd keep it simple and take shield and magic missile for 2 of those.

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Shield lets you use a reaction to raise your AC by 5... so if somebody is going to hit you, you can say... "No thank you!"

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it never. gets. old.

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especially in the beginning when you're low level. that hit is going to maim or drop you. And you can say "Nope."

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Magic missile range is long and the damage type is the best.

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it just works.

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silvery barbs is complicated so i take that back even though it's great.

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that leaves two more spells.

blissful edge
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I do have a question, does what i chose in "sorcerer skill proficiency" matters? If it does I chose arcana and intimidation

wintry blade
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Does anyone have a good short campaign (maybe 30 minutes to an hour) for online or real life?? DM me please

shut slate
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Silent Image is awesome if you're creative. create a false copy of you and go the other way. Walls are silent so why not illusionary walls? Mushrooms are silent... instant cover for a giant mushroom. if you just want an object or a visual effect, Silent Image does the job just as well. Throw up a fake wall, door, or portcullis to slow pursuers. Create a piece of furniture, then hide inside it and stab people when they try to open it. Illusions are limited more by your creativity (and your DM’s willingness to play along) than by the spell’s text.

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then pick featherfall. People fall all the time. You take 1d6 damage for every 10 feet you fall. You can SAVE LIVES with featherfall... and that isn't even getting into how you can basically drop silently into people's midst and other commando stuff with it.

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Sorcerers don't get to heal, but featherfall is an instance where preventing damage is just as good.

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and nothing says "Pffffft" better than leaping off a wall while being pursued, landing softly, and running into the woods.

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So look at your options, but shield is a must, magic missile and silent image are great (Silent image is best if your GM is cool and rewards creativity)

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the safe picks are shield, magic missile, feather fall and silent image.

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though absorb elements can be useful too for traps and exotic damage sources.

blissful edge
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Nah my Gm is the best he's creative af

shut slate
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❤️

blissful edge
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I looked through the list of options he sent me

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I think some aren't there
Do u mind if I send u the lists and u help me? /nf

shut slate
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I love helping newcomers, but I can't promise anything.

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can you post list here or you need to send direct?

blissful edge
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I don't think it let's me send a picture sorry

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Lets *

shut slate
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Send friend request, send picture to me directly, then unfriend me.

blissful edge
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Okay

rugged widget
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As a new player, how can I become a high AC gamer 🫡

harsh fjord
rugged widget
topaz crow
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Heyo
How does one find a group to try on discord? beholderthink

rugged widget
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Not sure 😓 #find-a-game should have some tho (I low-key want a group too Xd)

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harsh fjord
topaz crow
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Would love to have a group all the time after work dndCheers

rugged widget
topaz crow
rugged widget
topaz crow
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Long af specially cause I work 2 jobs 😂

blissful edge
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Can anyone help me choose two skills for a sorcerer 🙏
I already chose two but I need 2 more

fallen surge
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If you'd like help building your character, #character-discussion would be the best place to ask for advice

blissful edge
ornate peak
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Hey guys anyone know a good trusted artist?

echo kelp
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This is not the server for discussing artists generally

night nacelle
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There's an interaction I'm unsure about. Does the second attack from nick also give you a second weapon equip or unequip

timid locust
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It does, because it's now part of the attack action. More complex questions like that are better suited to #dnd-rules , for future reference though.

cobalt frigate
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@winter cipher Check out the links below.

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winter cipher
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Thanks

dense wave
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I feel I've converted my paper character to our DND beyond app campaign wrong.....Im a Variant Human Bard Lvl 4

14 AC (it was 12AC on paper),

+3 Initiative (was +2 on paper)

29HP, (that's the same)

8STR - 16 DEX - 16 CON - 10 INT - 12 WIS - 16 CHA. (I seem to have gained +2 in Con)

I can't select Boomerang or disguise kit in my starting equipment....I've now got 2 daggers, a bow.

main fulcrum
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Did you make your paper sheet with 2014 or 2024 rules?

winter cipher
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I'm new and know a few basic things (1 or 2) Should I try to figure out more rules and then look for a group to join so they could teach me a lot more ? Or should I study the rules for like a month ? Are there any alternate paths ?

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Is the players handbook 5th edition good ? Or is there a better version ? How do the versions really work ?

cobalt frigate
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Read the Free Rules first. It's free so you don't have to bother buying any books at the start (don't spend money if you find out you don't like the game!).

harsh fjord
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Each edition is a different set of rules, so it's up to the group which version they play. The current edition (and the most popular) is fifth edition. The Player's Handbook is the core book for the game, but you can try the game with the free rules first to ensure you like it enough to spend money on the hobby.

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And my take is you stand a better chance of joining a group if you know some of the rules. A month is maybe overkill, though.

cobalt frigate
winter cipher
cobalt frigate
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What do you mean by paths?

winter cipher
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how to learn the game

cobalt frigate
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D&D is a game of rules. You can't avoid reading the rules. The tutorial videos will help but you will eventually need to read the rules.

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Take your time reading them. Come here if you have trouble understanding parts of the rules.

winter cipher
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Hmmm, okay, I'll try the tutorials first and then try to read some rules then try the game, because the game sounds awesome and fun. I'll ask here again if I need help with something like rules.

cobalt frigate
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I don't recommend you trying to join a game and expect the DM to teach you. The DM is a busy person and it's a tad inconsiderate to have them constantly pause the game to teach you how to play. Help the DM by making their life easier by getting the fundamentals of the game.

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There are plenty of actual play videos on Youtube and Twitch. You can watch how people play the game, however, keep in mind that those are how those people play and don't expect it to be like that at your own table. Some of those games have professional actors as DMs and players...

winter cipher
warm sky
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heya! never played d&d in my life. i'm still reading up on the rules, but i have a question when it comes to stats. How do you determine the stats of your character(HP, AC, abilities, skills)?

carmine shuttle
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?tag new

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carmine shuttle
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^ @warm sky start with the Free Rules in the bot post above. Chapter 1 is how to play; Chapter 2 is on how to create a character.

warm sky
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okay, thank you1

shut slate
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sup @warm sky

dusk dove
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What should i know about for playing cleric

carmine shuttle
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You've got lots of potential options. Do you have anything in mind as a character other than "cleric"? (In other words, could you describe them like you were writing for a short story?)

cobalt frigate
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Which sub-class do you plan on playing?

nimble shadow
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Hi I am fairly new to D&D and have learned a lot from Balders Gate as I do not have others near me that play table top. I'd just like to connect with people that play and hopefully get into a group to play together.

frail ermine
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G'day to y'all. Anyone looking for a fourth party member?
I'm not well versed in the inner workings of the game yet, more so interested in the role playing and creativity the game allows players to have.
I can't promise to be a good player, but I do have a knack for keeping things entertaining at least

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plucky ridge
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Great place to start is with reading the free basic rules. And feel free to ask questions you might have here. Once you've had a read over, you can check out posted games in #looking-for-players or make a post for yourself in #looking-for-dm. You can also check out 3rd party virtual table top sites like Roll20 where DMs advertise and run games. Just as a heads up, this channel isn't for recruiting or looking for games.

frail ermine
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Much appreciated

plucky ridge
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Happy to help

frail ermine
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The only big question I have is whether I can make an object a character

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Like a cursed armor that possessed a humanoid host and now pretends to be a regular human

cobalt frigate
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That's something you have to ask and work with your DM.

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I recommend you learn the game with the base player species for now.

frail ermine
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Fair enouvh

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I did DM a pseudo dnd thing last year or so tho I did make up most of the rules, classes, lore, etc...
Never got around to reading the actual manual but we had character sheets and everything XD

plucky ridge
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You could play a Warforged flavoured as a possessed suit of armour but, yes, this would need approval from your DM

frail ermine
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Ye, I figured it was a particularly quirky type of character that would function a bit too differently from a humanoid

shut slate
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Asking your GM is a good start, and if it's just flavoring but it's something regular mechaically I wouldn't take issue.

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I mean, it raises questions and could even be exploited. Like what if mending cantrips healed you? Infinite healing resources!

cobalt frigate
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One of my players plays a "living suit of armour" (aka warforged) but that was after he talked to me and I approved of it (warforged aren't normally in my campaign setting).

frail ermine
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Kinda like doctor Bright from the SCP foundation, but with mind control instead of straight up killing the host

shut slate
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I ran a campaign once that was all about swapping hosts for Pathfinder 1e, but never for 5e.

cobalt frigate
shut slate
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sorry. 😦

frail ermine
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Hm hm, I'm still reading the manual myself

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The whole host thing could be more of a character secret to be revealed later on while the character sheet is built based on the host's background, species and whatnot

fallen surge
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I'm not sure its a great idea to keep something like that a secret from your fellow players. And you DEFINITELY can't keep it a secret from your DM. You should generally assume most people will want to play the game with just the base rules and no homebrew. Allowing homebrew species or special powers like this is the exception, not the norm. You should make sure everyone is comfortable with you doing something like that before you just assume that it will be ok

shut slate
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If you're new to the game I'd play with some normal characters before coloring outside the lines as well.

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Though if I were your GM, I'd just assign you a monster profile for animated armor and let you play for a while to see if you liked it. 😄

lone abyss
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Hi I’m really new to these and I would really appreciate if someone could kind of guide me through the rules and lore that there is in d&d

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cobalt frigate
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Check out the links above!

fallen surge
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The Free Rules (in the Quick Links section of the bot post above) does an excellent job walking new player through how to play and how to make their character

hallow ravine
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Hii!!

shut slate
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hiiiiiii

elder dagger
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So I just got into dnd because my friend is making a odyssey inspired campaign so I made a child of Apollo does anyone wanna read the backstory dm me

elder pewter
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Would anyone be willing to.help.me with my backstory?

wheat crystal
hallow ravine
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Im new as hell to dnd

wheat crystal
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If youre new I suggest checking out the links above as well as #learn-to-play

hallow ravine
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I watch a dibble dabble of and content

wheat crystal
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Both have links to the Free Rules

hallow ravine
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I think I alr did that

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Rn im just waiting for a live stream

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Legends of advantris

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10 mins

frigid token
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Hello! I’m new lol

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Thanks for providing links

fallen osprey
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Hello people, I’m running through bg3 and it’s making me want to try dnd how do I get started

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foggy spoke
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Yo chat any tips for a new bard? And where do am i able to share my lore

plucky ridge
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Honestly the best tip I can give you is to have fun and work with your party to have a great game

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If you're looking for more gameplay related tips or need advice on how to build a bard, you may want to check out #character-discussion

near hamlet
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hi all, so im pretty new to dnd, i want to find a game thats good for beginners and preferably a one shot, rather then a full blown days long campaign, at least until i get a feel for things. How would one go about finding a game/gm for that?

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shut slate
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hi @near hamlet

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you would talk to me.

random saffron
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Hello fellow newbs

arctic nymph
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how come i cant use the subclasses from the digital book i own on dndbeyond?

sage pilot
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That’s also why most campaigns start at lvl 3

wheat crystal
dusky ridge
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when making a sub class it asks for spell type wanting one of the 6 main stats which is darkness?

wheat crystal
dusky ridge
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nah it asks for one of the 6 stats like con dex str

wheat crystal
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Yes that part is under Spell Casting Ability

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That will be based on your main class unless you choose to make it different

dusky ridge
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which is it cause i can only find what save it is

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its a rogue subclass

wheat crystal
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Rogue does not have an innate spellcasting stat since it doesn’t normally get spells. It is up to you what spellcasting stat your subclass uses

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That being said darkness doesn’t force a save anyway

short marsh
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I think they are trying to go for arcane trickster rouge

wheat crystal
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If they are basing it off of Arcane Trickster then yeah the casting stat will be intelligence

random socket
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How do you even play DnD... Sorry i dont know anything 😭

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limber cobalt
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Hello! (?) I've played a lot of homebrew dnds and attempted to make my own from experience however, I still have a hard time understanding ALOT of things about dnd so I do hope I can learn more and get a better idea of how the game works!

dusky ridge
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basic dnd or homebrew?

limber cobalt
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Both, practically do's and don'ts hopefully

elfin sorrel
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hello hello :3 im new and wanna learn dnd also would like to join a campaign

dusky ridge
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can you give a quick example

hearty escarp
elfin sorrel
limber cobalt
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For me, it would be how to understand skills and abilities as players

hearty escarp
# limber cobalt Both, practically do's and don'ts hopefully

The quickest practical tip I know in that respect is that it's better to avoid big chunks of homebrew until you know how the rules work. And then, it's best to check out the magic item creation guidelines in the DMG and to compare to existing magic items/features.

dusky ridge
limber cobalt
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Is there an audio book of sorts to help me?, I have a hard time reading for a long time or something that feels long

crude musk
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No, mainly because the rules are just that, rulebooks. Not a good fit for audiobook

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There are youtube videos that walk you through some of the walls, but to play D&D you will need to read the rules

hearty escarp
limber cobalt
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Thank you!

hearty escarp
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It's not the same as reading the rulebook though, I have to agree with Davyd.

analog gulch
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hey im new

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analog gulch
arctic nymph
calm drift
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Hi everyone, I was trying to make a macro for the barbarian of wild magic with Wild Surge for Roll20. But I couldn't, where should I write about my problem?

crude musk
simple harbor
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can anyone help me with a new character?

timid locust
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Sure! If you've got questions about the basic rules surrounding character creation or how to play the game, feel free to ask them here!

If you've got your character ready to build, or have questions about their personality or backstory, you can ask in #character-discussion .

simple harbor
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Im really in doubt of which one should I choose

timid locust
random socket
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How do i even find a group to play with...

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shut slate
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@random socket hi!

random socket
timid locust
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I wouldn't recommend using AI to simulate DnD. It will never be able to replicate the experience of playing with actual people, and it's likely to get many of the rules wrong.

fallen surge
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welcome

civic arch
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Hey everyone, my name is Jota and I am looking for a D&D group to join. I am just starting in this world, so any help is appreciated. Any tips or recommendations?

crude musk
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Check out #find-a-game, it has instructions on how to use the server to find games

shut slate
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you're going to be a DM, @civic arch ?

carmine shuttle
civic arch
sharp turtle
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Hey, quick question: In a few days, I´m gonna have my first ever game. But it´s been radiosilence from the GM for a while, he even left the thread we used to discuss details. Should I be worried?

crude musk
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Not sure how anyone can answer that?

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Should you?

sharp turtle
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I dunno, is this normal? Or did he just abandon the group? Does this happen?

calm ruin
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he may have abandoned the group or he may have just have things he needs to attend to

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i dunno how to answer your question, i dont know anything about your dm

sharp turtle
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I guess I´ll wait and see, thanks.

hearty escarp
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Ghosting is a real thing. I'd reach out. But it may well be that they no longer wish to run that game.

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We see stories like that from time to time. Organizing something permanent online is difficult.

sharp turtle
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It´s only been for 3-4 days. Am I reading too much into it?

hearty escarp
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Possibly, but it's also good to have realistic expectations.

sharp turtle
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The rest of the party has been silent too.

wild onyx
sharp turtle
bitter stirrup
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hey, i dont have any clue about dnd can someone explain in the simplest terms

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sharp turtle
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You (and a couple of friends) are characters in a movie. One friend is the dungeon master, setting up the story for your group. Your decisions, alongside your dice roll, decide the outcome of the story.

timid locust
# bitter stirrup hey, i dont have any clue about dnd can someone explain in the simplest terms

Put into the simplest terms, DnD is a collaborative storytelling experience. The Dungeon Master (DM) describes a scene, the players describe what their characters do in that scene, and the DM tells them what happens when they do it. Rinse repeat!

Sometimes, either in combat or doing challenging things, your DM might tell you to roll dice in order to see if your character is successful.

For example, if you want to sneak by the enemy guards, you'll roll a 20-sided die (called a d20) and add some extra numbers based on your character's stats. If the total is high enough, you succeed! In that case, the guard doesn't notice as your character creeps by.

bitter stirrup
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oh very cool i like the sound off it

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thanks for your help :)#

carmine shuttle
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?tag new demo

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carmine shuttle
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^ @bitter stirrup example.

silk dew
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Yo

desert knoll
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How do you play thes game ?

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fallen surge
spare sundial
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@calm drift I don't think roll20 supports hombrew or i could be wrong.

copper spoke
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hello! i’m new to dnd and i don’t know anything at all yet on how to play or the dnd role play rules and such loll, but is there any way to find a group or community that’s based in person for dnd games in this discord? i looked through the #find-a-game channel fully but i don’t see anything involving that, i may of missed something maybe?

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and do i have to know the basics before i join a group or anything? i know a bit, like some role names and how u have to role play in it and use dice, but that’s about it sadly lol

harsh fjord
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The best way to find in-person games is either looking at venues like school clubs, game/hobby stores, and local libraries OR use online tools such as Facebook, MeetUp, and Reddit to search for local groups.

copper spoke
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ooooh ok thank you sm, makes sense!

harsh fjord
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My take is it's better to know more going in. Some may be willing to teach, but don't count on it.

copper spoke
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ahh okk

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how much should i know? i tried googling and watching videos on it a bit, it still happens to be confusing tho lmao. i know about rolling dice for damage and i think role playing? and some role names

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i’m getting there💀

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copper spoke
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oooh dope ok

severe oracle
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Hai, im new to dnd and idk anything rlly. just hoping someone can help me get into it

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fallen surge
severe oracle
modest stream
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@copper spoke where you based? I'm from london

frail forum
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I know some basics of dnd, but I'm not too sure on the details

strange narwhal
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And a gentle reminder to not solicit or organize games outside of the LFG channels.

lean pawn
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I started making characters, but I've never played D&D are there any groups I could join starting a new adventure, if so, plz Tag me

short marsh
tough osprey
prime falcon
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Hi

short marsh
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ye

paper pebble
vague inlet
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Hey guys, im pretty new to this and im broke, is it possible to play d&d with just my phone and some apps?

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If it is possible, please tell me which apps I should use

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Thank you

wheat crystal
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It’ll be a lot easier if you have consistent access to a PC, but the game is able to be played on mobile, and entirely free. The Free Rules can be found in this channel’s pins as well as #learn-to-play , along with a bunch of other useful newbie resources. I recommend making a practice character as you read through.

As for online play, a group will typically need:

  • A virtual tabletop to facilitate the game (e.g. battle maps)
  • A character sheet hoster
  • A die roller

Common VTTs include Owlbear Rodeo and roll20, but ideally you’d wait to see what VTT your group wants to use. Be warned they can be used on phones but tend to not be mobile-friendly. Character sheet hosters can be anything from having your sheet pdf on hand to using an integrated sheet in your group’s VTT. D&DBeyond is the most popular one for this purpose, and it happens to be D&D’s official site. Likewise a bunch of sites have dice rollers, even Google. Most VTTs and D&DBeyond have dice rollers integrated as well.

sudden mango
vague inlet
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Sweet

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Ive yearned to play this for decades, now im finally gonna try for reals

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Thanks!

grizzled swallow
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The only dnd groups I've tried to play with didn't allow Gnoll characters so I lost interest

lyric fjord
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and one starting an campegin im so boardddddd

tough osprey
grizzled swallow
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None of the friends I know that play dnd play official, they just have super specific settings

short marsh
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Nuuuu I liked the sergal

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Yeah sadly gnolls arnt a official race not sure if there is a book that contains em tho

grizzled swallow
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The sergal?

short marsh
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Your avatar was a sergal or somthing close to it anyways that’s off topic

grizzled swallow
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Yeah that's my account pfp lol, inside dnd topics It's a gnoll

fresh fable
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Gnolls are evil so you will get push back off a lot of DMs to have one as a PC, maybe work with the DM to have some other form of fur based race that fits their campaign

grizzled swallow
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Well yeah, gnolls being inherently evil and not available for a pc in the majority of campaigns is the main reason I've struggled to get into dnd

inner thistle
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The best "workaround" on being able to play a Gnoll is to use the Custom Lineage Species as it is designed to fit whatever you want for a character not part of any existing species to make your own. But it is important to talk to your DM if they are okay with that

short marsh
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There are other races like tabaxi and kobolds

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Or say the gnoll was transplanted into Toril from everon

gloomy solar
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I’m already getting flashed with words I don’t know, hello people of Dungeons and Dragons

short marsh
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Welcome lol

grizzled swallow
fresh fable
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Take any race and glue some fur on them (with DM permission)

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Getting to set on a certain PC can restrict your campaign options so you’ve got to be flexible sometimes

gloomy solar
grizzled swallow
fresh fable
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Your problem is you only want to play one race which is homebrew, so you’ve got to find a compromise with your DM

grizzled swallow
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Well yeah, but I don't even have a dm currently lol

vapid dawn
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hallo. new here.

tacit holly
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i’m glad this convo came up because i made my first character a gnoll 😭 can they be a tabaxi instead? do most dm’s accept that race?

fresh fable
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Tabaxi is offical so more chance that they will allow it

short marsh
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Yeah they are litterly cat people so yes

tacit holly
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great thank you!! i literally have no idea what i’m doing, i’m just starting out :p

grizzled swallow
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Ew cat people (/j)

quaint prawn
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Hey I’m new-ish to dnd and I would like learn how to make a campaign and I would also like to meet new people and make new friends so hello

fathom musk
eager python
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So i downloaded dnd beyond and created a simple character and now what do i do.

echo kelp
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If you feel like you have a rough idea of the game rules (specifically how to make a character sheet, understand what's what on said sheet, and understand a D20 test (attack roll/saving throw/skill check)) - then I'd say lookg for a group to play with.

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echo kelp
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See #find-a-game to learn more on how to find a group and/or use our Looking For Game (LFG) channels.

eager python
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Alr thank you :D

bronze rune
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Hey fellas

I have no idea how to play dnd but I’m very much into fantasy stuff

fresh fable
bronze rune
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A friend of mine that sent me the link to this server also told me to download dnd beyond

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Wut is that

hearty escarp
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it's the official 'companion app' for dnd, you could say. It allows you to have quick access to characters you build on D&D Beyond, the website.

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You can also just use the website without the app though, or play D&D on paper without any digital tools.

bronze rune
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Good to know

carmine shuttle
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?tag new demo

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carmine shuttle
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The bot post above is an example of how it's played. After you're done with that, then...

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carmine shuttle
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The Free Rules link in the bot post above this one has the core of the rules. Chapter 1 covers probably 75% of the basic mechanics, with Chapter 2 being about how you build your character. think of Chapter 3 as the "instruction manual" for each of the core classes - you wouldn't be responsible for knowing all of the chapter, just the parts about how your particular character works.

short marsh
# grizzled swallow Ew cat people (/j)

But yeah sadly your shooting yoyrself in the foot by wanting to play a spesific race. There are others like Dragonborn,kenku and one other that are birds, lizard men,kobolds, tabaxi, rabbit people. Ext

I think the only type that MIgHt have gnolls is pathfinder

balmy bridge
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waves excitedly hey adventurers

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smoky adder
wild tangle
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Hii

lean pawn
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hello

kind bobcat
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Hey

wise leaf
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What sound fun to play?

kind bobcat
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I kind of already have a character in mind

wise leaf
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Ok, what is it?

kind bobcat
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it's a human werewolf. Is that possible?

wise leaf
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Not really possible officially.

kind bobcat
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hm...

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Are beastmen a race?

cobalt frigate
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No.

kind bobcat
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alr...

cobalt frigate
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I recommend reading the Free Rules to see what's available.

wise leaf
kind bobcat
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Tabaxi?

cobalt frigate
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The tabaxi isn't "free" but is available in supplement books.

kind bobcat
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cobalt frigate
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Check the links above.

kind bobcat
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okay.

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My character?

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Kay, Thanks

wise leaf
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Beast barbarian subclass with just normal human could give the same effect.

wise leaf
cobalt frigate
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Don't worry about the character yet, just learn the game.

wise leaf
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For him, just giving best choice from what I would do.

cobalt frigate
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Which may be moot if the DM doesn't allow shifters.
Learn the rules of the game first.

wise leaf
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That is why I suggest normal human with beast barbarian as second option.

short marsh
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Those are the only ways being a werewolf is not an option typically, if you get bitten you won’t have control of your character so..again don’t shoot your self in the foot. By fixating on a single idea. Sometimes it takes multiple drafts to find one you like better.

wise leaf
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I would go more basic myself tho, becoming were wolf might not be best idea for your time.

main fulcrum
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You could also just be a druid and literally turn into a wolf with wildshape 😁

short marsh
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Actuly can you actuly become a owlbear as a wild shape? Or was just just a bg3 deal?

main fulcrum
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That was a movie/BG3 exception

cobalt frigate
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Owlbears are still Monstrousities.

short marsh
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Ahhh I was curious if that was the case…
*makes a wreasling ring and a owlbear called crusher

gilded crest
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I’m a beginner and I basically don’t k ow how to play

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cobalt frigate
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Check the links above.

gilded crest
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Thx man

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Ok I think I have the basic jist of how to play

cobalt frigate
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You check the links already?

gilded crest
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I check the ones on where to join and the ones on how to play and create a character

cobalt frigate
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You should learn the rules of the game. Most DMs aren't going to stop the game constantly to teach you the rules.

gilded crest
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Oki thanks for the tip

cobalt frigate
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Feel free to ask us if you have trouble understanding something.

gilded crest
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Which type of DnD is mostly payed here

cobalt frigate
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There are no games hosted here.

gilded crest
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?

cobalt frigate
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This Discord server is just for discussions.

gilded crest
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Oh

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Well damn

wheat crystal
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This server's group finding function can be done via #find-a-game

gilded crest
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Thx

earnest sundial
cobalt frigate
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What?

earnest sundial
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if youre new, try playing with other new people, its easiest to learn through playing

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plus, unless its really experienced ppl playing, a dm should defo help their players

cobalt frigate
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If you go to a new table without knowing a thing it will slow things down because the DM will have to pause the game to explain the fundamentals to you. Help the DM by learning the basics.

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Be nice to the DMs.

frigid helm
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If your a new player most DM's will be forgiving, but try to learn as much as possible.

earnest sundial
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of course, learn the fundamentals. that being said, dms will obv help u if ur stumped on smth

cobalt frigate
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It will take a while to find a table to play at so you might as well learn how the game works.

earnest sundial
frigid helm
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Dont be scared of not knowing every rule.

fast citrus
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So I'm trying to figure this out in the PHB under wizard equipment do you choose 1 item or 1 item from every section
(a. Quarterstaff or dagger
(a. Component pouch or arcane focus
(a. Scholar or explorer pack
A spellbook

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Can I choose like a quarter staff only or do I get 1 from each line

cobalt frigate
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You choose from one from each.

fast citrus
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Thank you

celest trout
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im trying to figure out all this dnd stuff is there someone who can teach me the basics?

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plucky ridge
celest trout
flint vigil
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Kind of an odd question but, maybe not. I used to play back in 3.5 regularly and have played a couple 5e one shojts, but my job makes a regular campaign impossible. Do any of you know of groups that run one shots that one could jump into when they have time?

plucky ridge
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You'd want to check out #looking-for-players for open games. People do post one shots there so some may be open.

lyric fjord
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Last time I played standard DnD was red box back in 98 lol I am very out of touch.

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I played TT brand (X) for 17 years, just got tired of everything. Wanted to migrate to either Beyond or 5e..idk. I really don't know the differences

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So I regestered as New to D&D...wich is true.

echo kelp
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So DnDBeyond is a digital toolkit and currently only supports 5th edition which is the current D&D edition

lyric fjord
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Not to RP, just to the system.

echo kelp
lyric fjord
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Ah so Beyond is basicly the digital version of 5e then

echo kelp
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Yeah - like it's a bunch of tools (like digital character sheets) and a way to digitally access the books, have a shared dice rolling log (character sheets can roll digital dice), and there's some tools for DMs like Encounter Builder and Maps.

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They also have Avrae, a D&D Discord bot that can connect your DnDBeyond sheets to Discord

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So the dice rolls can get poped into a Discord channel

mossy crystal
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2 from background + 2 from class is standard

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Some classes (rogue) will have extra proficiencies and humans get an extra proficiency

lyric fjord
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I only know a little about it just through watching PAX when Acquisitions Incorporated was doing D&D Next. I have followed along with D&D streams for years. I just recently decided to make the change over.

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But Never got to be a player...what I have done is be forced to be GM for (X) since 2014 to now. Recently quit and decided to switch fully to get away from it. Hence, why I am here.

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Will prob never want to DM though.

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Kinda PTSD at this point

echo kelp
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Always good to take breaks.

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lyric fjord
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I will prob hang out for a few days before I register to play. As I need to recover from the trauma of going through 3 other discord servers first and am really run down atm.

#

Its why I came to the official server.

#

Whats the difference between "Traditional" and "Community" games??

vapid dawn
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is there a lf group for new comers?

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or groups that are noob-friendly?

echo kelp
fast citrus
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So I don't see anything in the PHB is there a certain way to determine how much your character can carry

vapid dawn
plucky ridge
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Traditional would be DM plus players, Community is a larger group playing games with lots of players and DMs

echo kelp
lyric fjord
vapid dawn
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are you a gm? @lyric fjord

echo kelp
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They are taking a break

lyric fjord
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Nope. retired.

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Retiring...rather. 4 more to go. I'm a paid GM for a community anti-gang program for troubled teens. Its...rough.

echo kelp
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I like DM'ing but also I only run one group right now and they are a pretty chill group (and personal friends).

vapid dawn
echo kelp
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I ran a group of 10 teenagers for an entire adventure (Wild Beyond the Witchlight).
It was chaotic and exhausting.
Some parts were amazing and fun but also I completely understand why it would burn someone out.

vapid dawn
echo kelp
vapid dawn
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how many styles are there in DND? and how can i ensure i get into the right one which i'll have fun lul

echo kelp
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There are as many styles of D&D as there are groups playing D&D

lyric fjord
# vapid dawn why is it ptsd for you to dm/gm?

Oh lol, I was a player for 2 years, played 3 characters. Then was a GM off and on from 2014 to today, so I haven't played a character since 2014. The group I GM for because of the way its set up I am not allowed to kick anyone out if they misbehave and they are troubled teens so you can imagine. But I have drifted through like 4 servers and have been berated out of them because of being "paid" or the fact my campaign is a "home brew" and I basically rat-conned everything and have my own story. Its a fork of (X). But I have been brutally berated over all of it, any of it.

plucky ridge
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Have you read the free basic rules? That will give you an idea of what to expect in a game.

vapid dawn
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do you guys have any dnd style reccs for newcomers?

vapid dawn
echo kelp
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Well I'd first focus on learning the core game rules and mechanics vs styles of play

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plucky ridge
vapid dawn
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thanks y'all. as someone with adhd, this is absolutely the worst way for me to learn since i'm more hands on. but gotta do some chore work of reading and learning ig.

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but thank you for the sources.

echo kelp
vapid dawn
vapid dawn
lyric fjord
vapid dawn
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:c sorry to hear that

lyric fjord
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Came to as close to the source as I could

vapid dawn
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did you find anything yet?

lyric fjord
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I got here 5 min before you did haha

vapid dawn
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oh LOL

lyric fjord
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And it breaks my heart becouse my homebrew has been going since 2014 and I felt like I wasted a great campaign for nothing.

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It really hurts

echo kelp
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Well put it away for a season and go hang out and play as a player for bit

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It will be there when you're ready to DM again

lyric fjord
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The way my home brew is is it could very easily be re-tooled into any system, any other TT. Its not really tied into anything. .

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Would literally need to change the name of like...1 deity. that's it.

echo kelp
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We should probably take this to another channel as we need to keep this one clear for folks new to D&D to get started with learning the core rules and game mechanics

lyric fjord
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(1 diety in my homebrew that is)

echo kelp
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I need to go focus on other moderation duties but take a look at #channel-guide to see the many channels we have for specific topics

lyric fjord
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Yea I want to approach D&D as knowing nothing, and be treated as such. "All I know is I know nothing"

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Only time I ever played standard D&D was literally Red Box. Quite litterally D&D 1.0 lol

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And even that was back in 1998

lyric fjord
lyric fjord
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Are there any classes for specifically rolling character sheets? Because that is where I want to begin in my learning process.

echo kelp
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?tag new abilities

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Abilities

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

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

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

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

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

echo kelp
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Just briefly poking back in here - hope the above helps!

lyric fjord
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Hello

signal stag
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Yo I think dnd is really cool but have no idea how to even try and understand it

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signal stag
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Helped abit

short plover
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Hey I am really new to DnD entirely, tried to play a while back but the group never stuck. Any advice before starting another DnD sesh? I understand the basics

short marsh
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Besides remembering you’re not a main character and to work with others, besides that have fun

short plover
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Appreciate it! Im trying to build my character rn but have zero Idea on what I want XDD

shell marten
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hello I am new where can I play some D&D??

wheat crystal
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If you want to use this server to find a game check out #find-a-game

sudden arch
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anywhere to just learn more about dnd a bit? There's like 5 different editions and a lot of manuels/books not sure what would be good to start on

short marsh
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5e is the most current

sudden arch
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ah alrighty

short marsh
sudden arch
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oh the weird channel settings discord added hid that from me

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thanks

short marsh
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Keep in mind there are the 2014 rules and the 2024 rules most people may be changing over but most are sticking to 2014

sudden arch
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i've seen some say there's issue with 2024

violet mesa
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Hi y'all! I am looking to invest in a few books for DnD Beyond. Does anyone know if there are typically Valentine's Day sales? I don't see one announced on their IG for last year. Just trying to determine if I want to wait another week or just pick em up now. I have a campaign on Wednesday.

radiant mango
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Y'all, I want to play some DND, preferably online cuz I live in a small town. Halp me

short marsh
dim harness
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How can i get the new free Hold back the dead?

hearty escarp
fair cove
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Hello, I'm still fairly new to DnD. I was wondering, are the recommended books under #learn-to-play strictly necessary? Could I get by perfectly fine without them until I have gotten deeper into the game, or are they highly recommended for most DnD campaigns?

wild onyx
fair cove
loud solar
wild onyx
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Do you want a hand with the rules or finding a group to play with?

loud solar
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how to online? is there a game?
do I have to find it or do I make a discord server and have vc there

arctic acorn
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loud solar
wild onyx
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Alley Ham's message just above will get you started with the Free Rules and some helpful videos.

harsh fjord
echo kelp
arctic acorn
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Ah yes, I can't wait for the release of Astarion's Tips for Romance.

honest vale
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Ok soo what books do i need to buy?

echo kelp
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If you like the game, then you can consider buying books.

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And usually a good one to start with would be the Players Handbook.

honest vale
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Ok

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Ty

iron moss
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Hi

solemn light
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?tag new bg3

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arctic pulsar
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Inam level 20 can I still use the skills from my mange character sheet that are no longer there

cobalt frigate
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Are you using D&D Beyond for your character sheet?

arctic pulsar
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Yes

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There are no longer skil under the character sheet mange character can I still use them even though I don’t see them

wheat crystal
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Which skills are you referring to?

arctic pulsar
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Under the mange character there were skill at level 1 can I still use them

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I can take a photo and show you if it let me

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You get as you level up

wheat crystal
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You mean the skills you get from your class, background, and/or species when you initially make a character?

arctic pulsar
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Yes

wheat crystal
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You still get to use them. They will appear on your sheet under the skills section unless you manually remove them for some reason

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Or have yet to choose them

arctic pulsar
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As I level up some went missing

wheat crystal
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Like which ones?

arctic pulsar
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I thought I had skill that let me add extra dice and more one

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I must be crazy and seeing things

violet mesa
wheat crystal
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In which case you would go to your features tab

arctic pulsar
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Ok I will try

fast citrus
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so this may sound like a dumb question ive never played but attempting too make a character what is your ability score

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im doing wizard and it says at level 4 i can increase 1 ability score by 2

past cobalt
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your ability score is one of your six abilities (Strength, Dexterity, etc) and their score number. At level 4 you get the option to add 1 to two or add 2 to one ability score, increasing your ability score to help you add points to your ability checks

wild onyx
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?tag new abilities

exotic remnantBOT
#

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.

sharp turtle
#

hey, quick question: the looking-for-players thread seems to be mostly longer campaigns; where should I look for one-shots?

wild onyx
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You can find games in plenty of places such as Roll20, LFG on Reddit, or the D&D Beyond forums.

sharp turtle
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thanks

dusty pewter
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Really stupid question I apologize in advance. I just bought the monster manual for the 2024 edition of 5e and I read online that everything is cross compatible. Does that mean I can use creatures from the new MM in a campaign that is primarily using 2014 rules. Or will my party face difficulties/struggles?

echo kelp
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You can use both the 2014 materials and 2024 materials together.

wheat crystal
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For the most part I doubt your party would even notice a significant difference if you switched from using 2014 monsters to 2024.

echo kelp
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Yeah. You may need to adjust things but that has more to do with knowing your players and their characters then anything specifically different between 2014 and 2024 materials.

dusty pewter
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Okay awesome thank you both :3 that’s what I was hoping

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Everyone in our party has different opinions on the rules and I’ve been so confused some are using 2014 some are using 2024 lol

wheat crystal
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I would try to standardize them if you can. On the player facing side there’s generally a bigger power disparity between a 2014 and 2024 character than a PC facing a 2014 vs 2024 monster

cobalt frigate
# dusty pewter Really stupid question I apologize in advance. I just bought the monster manual ...

The only person who should know the monster statblocks is you the DM. As DM, you're not obligated to use the published statblock of monsters but you can homebrew. I do this to keep my players (who have only played 5E) on their toes by having monsters be more influeced by older edtions' versions.

The 2024 MM essentially cleans up and streamlines the monsters' statblocks for ease of use for the DM.

dusty pewter
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I would like to use more homebrewed monsters I’m just concerned I won’t have enough experience to tune them in a reasonable way

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I feel like I’ll make them either very powerful or two weak

cobalt frigate
dusty pewter
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Okay thanksss

old rapids
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ngl, I’m tryna look for an active server that’s doing a One Piece DND campaign but I found dead servers everywhere

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its tragic

elder spade
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just left a party

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DM was too annoying

dapper gulch
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How so?

elder spade
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uhhh

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can tell, he may be watching

cobalt frigate
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#dnd-discussion would be the better place to rant. This channel is to help new players out.

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Don't mention your age (it's against the server rules).

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main nest
#

Hello everybody I'm new to D&D and am hoping to find a D&D group to play with if anyone wants to play.

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echo kelp
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Please use the Looking For Game channels to find a group/game.

main nest
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Which channel do I use

echo kelp
main nest
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OK

#

Whenever I go to the looking for players channel it says I dont have permission to send messages

echo kelp
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You don't actually post in the LFG channels except through the bot commands.

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You can direct message posters or use the thread attached to their post to communicate interest in their game

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But yea, you don't actually post normally in the LFG channels.

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Helpful hint - to get started with the bot, type /looking-for in any channel you can type in.

main nest
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I clicked the shortcut for looking for players will it automatticly go to the looking for players channel?

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when I hit submit?

echo kelp
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Yes - when you run the /looking-for players command the bot will give you a form to fill out to submit a post in #looking-for-players . That channel is for DM's to look for players for their game.

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You would want to use the /looking-for dm comamnd

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To create a post in #looking-for-dm to tell folks you're looking for a group/DM

main nest
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ok

echo kelp
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Does that make sense?

main nest
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yes I think so

echo kelp
main nest
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I posted my thing on the looking for players channel

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Thanks for the help

celest trout
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im new and i just created my first character and i want someone to check if i did this right can someone check it?

echo kelp
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You can post a link to your character sheet here or in #character-discussion for folks to review what you got.

celest trout
spice dirge
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hello

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i am completely new to the game

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and thruthfully i dont even know where to start

echo kelp
exotic remnantBOT
echo kelp
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Start with those resources and feel free to ask any specific questions as you run into them.

spice dirge
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is there any session where i could gain experience available?

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or any specific site?
bc i have tried the dndbeyond.com site and it has utterly overwhelmed me

echo kelp
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You can find a group/game in our LFG channels - please read #find-a-game carefully to learn how to use them

hearty escarp
spice dirge
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i have made myself a character tho

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and i have played the game

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i guess that its just the amount of information

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i will read the lfg instructions and hopefully find a game

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thank you

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there are just so many rules and so much to read through

cobalt frigate
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Take your time reading them. You don't need to memorize them all. You just need to familiarize how the game runs.

hearty escarp
cobalt frigate
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The rules are there to be referenced. I've been playing D&D for 40+ and I don't remember all the rules. I look them up when I need to.

spice dirge
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how long does a game last?

cobalt frigate
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Game or session?

spice dirge
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session

timid locust
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Do you mean how long does a single play session last? It depends, but you can safely assume about 2-5 hours.

cobalt frigate
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Mine are three hours long.

spice dirge
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and do i generally pay per game or per sessions?

cobalt frigate
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It's up the DM and the players to agree on the length of time for a session.

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That depends on the DM. Most DMs don't charge but there are paid DMs who charge by the session.

ornate kiln
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I have a group which only meets like once per month on average but we do 6-7 h sessions

spice dirge
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good to know!
thank you :)

vapid fog
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Hello I’m new to D&D and want to learn how to play

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echo cedar
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Can anyone help im still confused on what im to do

gloomy solar
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I love druids

plucky ridge
spare plinth
#

Hey. I’ve been a player for some time now. Bout a year or so. My brothers are looking to learn how to play so I’m taking it upon myself to be a DM. Any advice on what campaigns I should have them run?

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It’s only 2 players and I’m giving them each a sidekick from TCoE. But first time players with a first time DM. What module should I run?

cobalt frigate
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The Starter Set is a good place to start.

sinful thicket
spare sundial
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@spare plinth Just sherch on google dnd short campains or one shots depending on your style.

maiden hare
#

Not a newcomer to dnd but rather this server…I was wondering if there was a place (even elsewhere) for text-based dnd games, ideally over a week+ (not a couple hours straight)?

echo kelp
maiden hare
echo kelp
fast citrus
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so im curious with mage armour it says you can give magic armour to a willing creature does that count as you or people on your team or is it jsut like a minion or something aside of you

spare plinth
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It can be yourself. As long as you can touch the creature and they want the mage armor

fast citrus
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so since i cant wear armour thats almost like a way to give you armour and be able to still use your magic

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this is my first character ever so im trying to find best wizards spells

spare plinth
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Yea. It works perfectly fine. Though I will say this. As a wizard you want to be far ranged. If you’re in a fight. If you can move farther and farther away from fight you want to do that lol. As long as you are in range to still use your damage spells, back up

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In other words… if you are relying on your mage armor… you’re in a pickle lol. But it’s a good spell nonetheless

fast citrus
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yea i chose the school of evocation so been trying to mostly still to evocation spells

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the spells ive had the hardest wiht i finished my cantrips and i have chromatic orb and magic missile as my first to lvl 1

spare plinth
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Ok then that’s good so far. You’re level 1 right?

fast citrus
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yup havent played ever and the campaign im joining isnt for a couple weeks

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so trying to set all my spells

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i did a high elf wizards school of evocation and designed my spellbook

spare plinth
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Ok then. Make sure to talk to your DM about the spells you have in your spell book. First time I played wizard I added too many spells for my spell book and it became a problem lol

fast citrus
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i have the PHB and he is going off the chart in that

spare plinth
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Oh, perfect then. But when it comes to your prepared spells. It’s good to have a mixture of combat and just regular adventuring spells. Balance is key

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How many spells do you get to prepare?

fast citrus
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yea i have like my cantrip i have mending and mage hand and light

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then fire blast acid splash and ray of frost

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so 3 damage 3 helping items

spare plinth
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Yea that’s good. Do you know if you’re using 2014 or 2024?

fast citrus
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this book i have is older i know that

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trying to save up to buy 2024 book

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being my first run ive had lots to buy plus he wants to do things on table like our characters and monsters

spare plinth
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Ok then. Lemme check the 2014 versions of some spells. Cause Toll the Dead and Mind Sliver are also really good cantrips. But lemme check if you get them and if they are still good

fast citrus
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neither of those are in wizard spot in my book

spare plinth
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They aren’t!? Damn those are good

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But ok then. Point I wanted to make was that it’s good to have some spells that you roll to attack. And others that have them roll. In case their AC is high but they have low saves

fast citrus
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i know a couple spells they have to make saving throws it says

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i roll for damage but they have to roll for safety

spare plinth
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Yea. Those type of spells are good to have. Gives you more diversity and flexibility which is most important for a wizard. Do you need help selecting anymore spells are do you feel confident with them?

fast citrus
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im trying to read as many as i can i know i still need to find 2 1st lvls then 2nd through 5th level i have to find 3 6th and 7th lvl is 2 and 8th and 9th is 1 each

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and i did my ability rolls and my start is Str 11 Dex 12 Con 15 Int and WIS 18 and charisma 14

spare plinth
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Yea but you don’t have to read every spell. Only read the ones you are able to get. No point in reading 4th level spells if you can’t get them yet

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Oh wow. That’s really good INT!

fast citrus
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yea i got lucky on my dice rolls

spare plinth
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Uhhh two 18s! yea you did lol

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But that’s awesome man!

fast citrus
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so trying to see if any spells get more damage based on those high levels

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Oh well as you go higher on spell level the damage gets absolutely crazy lol. But don’t worry about it too much. Just focus on the spells you can get now. As you level up you’ll get a chance to read on them see which ones you like

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I will say though… my favorite spell in the game is Thunderwave … a simple first level spell that does good damage… good AoE control and has so much room for flavoring

fast citrus
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i was just about to check that spell lol

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Oh. Shield and Sleep are also REALLY good to have. Shield is well… a shield. Keeps you alive if you’re going against a hard hitting creature. And Sleep is amazing against though low hp mobs

fast citrus
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honestly was half debating this tenser;s floating discs

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like a way to get up higher and figured maybe i could lift myself to be able to fight without melee creatures able to hit me

spare plinth
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It’s not that bad. But honestly I’ve never seen it in play. But it’s a good strategy if you get bombarded

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Like I said though. Try to play back line. Like BACK back line lol.

fast citrus
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i think my closest skill is 30 ft a lot are 90 or 120

spare plinth
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Yea that’s about right lol

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Do you know the make up of your team?

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Like what class they are?

fast citrus
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no not at all i know one other person is a druid

wheat crystal
wheat crystal
spare plinth
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Ahhh can’t have a change of 10ft elevation. Damn that sucks

fast citrus
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i did my rolls after i had set up most my character and being my first i didtn want to restart

spare plinth
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Well. It puts him out of reach for small guys. That’s about it

fast citrus
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i dont know how high a player can jump because jump seems it could be good maybe for what i thought tensers could do

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jump 3 times my normal and jumnp on something if its near

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but i have 2 damage so was trying to find 2 helpful lvl 1 spells

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Well if you were on Tensers they wouldn’t need to jump to hit you. The spell says you can’t be above the ground more than 10ft. A medium size creature (player character size) is atleast 5ft tall with 5ft reach. So you’d be it. If the creature is less then 5ft then you would be out of their range

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And if you’re going for non combat spells. Identify, and detect magic are good

fast citrus
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what about the feather fall

spare plinth
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Lemme look at the spell list to see if there are any other good ones I can’t think of right now

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It’s good but it’s very situational. If you are in an environment with a lot of elevation it’s amazing. But I’ve been in campaigns where it would never be used

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So ask your DM about that. I’m sure they’ll be honest with you for that one

fast citrus
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the most i know so far is its a nature fey world

spare plinth
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So there’s a lot of good spells you can use. Charm Person and Disguise self are really good for social encounters. Detect magic and find familiar are good exploration spells. And identify and comprehend languages are good lore spells

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And yea. Feather fall would be exploration aswell. And like i said. Talk to them about it and see if they think it would be a useful spell to grab

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This is where more of character story or personality kinda kicks in. What do you think your character would be more into and how would they use these spells? That’s how I personally decide spells

wheat crystal
fast citrus
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my backstory is folk hero but i was man of the land that loved the land but in order to help my town i went in search of a fey creature for power but in getting the power either the fire fey creatured died or it was trapped in the orb of my quartertaff and now we are one

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and i just rolled 6 numbers and chose what i wanted to put them in

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more with my story becuase of the fey creature dying or being trapped it destroyed my home land

wheat crystal
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Ah I see. If your DM is using rolling for stats then I assume it'd be ok to swap the int and wis, but it's not the end of the world if you don't

spare plinth
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Ooo that’s cool. Well by the sound of it your character enjoys exploration being that he is a man of the land. So choosing those might be more so linked to personality. If you want to play more so into your power coming from the fey then social interactions might be fun cause fey are all about that lol

fast citrus
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yea thats why im trying to stick with fire because my fey was a fire fey so my main element is fire

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so i have tried to make lots to keep all my stuff flowing together

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No yea. I like making characters in that same idea. Well I would say this then. Remember that you’re a wizard and meant to be the most flexible and diverse character. You can choose one social encounter spell and one exploration encounter spell and get to show both your character’s personality and a taste of his fey origin

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Or. You can stick with one all the way and favor one of the 2. Obviously you can just bail from both of them and go to lore spells. But character wise I feel like that’s the least attractive option lol

fast citrus
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i think i will go with sleep for sure as my 3rd 1st level

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i do my lvl 9 has to be meteor swarm

spare plinth
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lol one step at a time. While meteor swarm is a beautiful spell that’s a longs way away. Focus on the low level spells until you get close to that

fast citrus
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yea i just wrote down all the evocation spells for each lvl to have an idea for my school of evocation

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and thats the only lv l 9 one

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so i read it and its a fire storm basically

spare plinth
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Yea. It’s a beautiful spell lol. Also. Before I forget. Since you’re choosing sleep another spell to consider is Tasha’s hideous laughter. It’s a lot like sleep but it targets only one person. But it functionally does the same thing

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Just something to think about if not for now then for later levels

terse ocean
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Looking for community game

spare plinth
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Never been in one😅

fast citrus
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i dont get how this sleep works does it do damage

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or do the 5d8 the creatures hit points it need to be that or less to sleep it

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So no. No damage. But if you have a rouge they will LOVE you for this lol.
You roll the dice. Let’s say you get 35 (just a random number) now let’s say your fighting 8 goblins that each have 5 health. 7 of those goblins would fall asleep because 7x5 is the the number you rolled

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Is that making sense?

fast citrus
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ok so its like a health total so if i roll 60 and 1 monster is 60 hp it wiould sleep 1

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but if i rolled 60 and 6 10hp mobs all would sleep

wheat crystal
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Yes! Now the only thing is this. You cannot choose who gets targeted first. By rules the hp pool must start from the lowest hp creature

fast citrus
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yea i seen that part

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And if you can’t fully match a creatures hp. Even if you are only down one. Then it can’t sleep

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The reason it is so good though is because they stay asleep for a whole minute. Which doesn’t sound like much until you realize that no combat encounter ever lasts that long. And if I remember correctly… any hit against a sleeping creature counts as a critical hit

fast citrus
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in my head it feel like a boss fight thing with mobs this would be good

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like sleep the mobgs fight the boss

spare plinth
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Yes. It’s a really good way to control the intensity of the fight. But it’s just as useful at low level. If the combat is starting to get a bit scary and your front line fighters aren’t looking to good. Throw this bad boy down and it’s a walk in the park as you take out the group one by one while never worrying about getting attacked back

fast citrus
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Thats a good point

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its so hard to think of these benefits when thinking alone

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Yea. Like I keep saying, wizard is all about flexibility and diversity. You want to have something for everything, but that’s impossible at low level cause there is only so many spells you can have. So start with what you think is most important or most aligned with your character and build from there

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@fast citrus I was just going through some cantrips and Mind Sliver and Toll the Dead are wizard cantrips but they aren’t in the base players handbook. (2014 version that is) one is in Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything (TCoE) and the other is in Xanthars Guide to Everything (XGtE) ask your DM and they might just let you take those cantrips into your spell book if you really want them

fast citrus
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ill see if i can do that

spare plinth
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Well it was nice talking to you. But I’m off to bed. Have a good night and have fun with the character!

spare sundial
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Anyone on?

fast citrus
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thank you. you as well

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illa dd you if i have questions if thats ok

spare sundial
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So im going to play test my campain should I write the ideas of the test players down or interprit it in my own way?