#dnd-newcomers

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limpid bison
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Hey everyone! Does anyone know what I should do to start my DND journey? I've only played once, with a highschool group and I want to try again with a new group, but I have no ideas where to start

stark palm
limpid bison
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It was clerk when I played!

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stark palm
timid locust
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Refamiliarizing yourself with the free basic rules (in the bot post above) is probably your best bet for getting back into DnD

harsh fjord
# limpid bison Hey everyone! Does anyone know what I should do to start my DND journey? I've on...

Here are some options:

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

limpid bison
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Ah spells for all classes? Or just clerk

echo kelp
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No - just know enough about the core mechanics and game rules and whatever info/rules for making/running the character you want to use.

stark palm
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You have to choose class whats your type

echo kelp
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But no need to memorize it. I 've been playing for years and I still mess stuff up and have to go back and read up on things.

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That's okay

stark palm
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It's all stuff

limpid bison
limpid bison
stark palm
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You can here make your group to play online

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echo kelp
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Check out the #find-a-game for info and instructions on how to use the LFG channels here to find a game

stark palm
echo kelp
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No?

stark palm
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Oh alright

echo kelp
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I'm just a moderator dndLol

stark palm
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Yeah

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What's your class

echo kelp
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My class is "D&D is for Everyone" dndAmpPride2

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But I do like a good wild magic sorcerer

stark palm
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Cool

limpid bison
stark palm
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Don't you have your school group here

limpid bison
stark palm
limpid bison
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Yes!

stark palm
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Have you downloaded D&D beyond

limpid bison
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Oh I didn't know it was an app, I've just been using the online one!

stark palm
carmine shuttle
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It's both.

cobalt talon
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hello

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short marsh
ripe musk
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Hi

echo kelp
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Welcome to the server! If you're new to D&D check out #learn-to-play and the pinned messages here in this channel

ripe musk
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Ty 😊

echo kelp
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Feel free to ask specific questions as you run into them - here or in an appropriate channel (see #channel-guide to see the many channels we have for specific D&D topics)

ripe musk
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Didn’t realise there was sm to dnd, I’ve literally got a far as making a character now couldn’t tell you if I’ve done it right lol I’ve literally never met anyone else playing it so idk where to even start lol

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How are you making your character sheet? Are you using DnDbeyond or filling in a PDF or doing it old-school pen and paper?

ripe musk
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Roll20 site I think? Like just to do stats and stuff

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Thank you I’ll go there

glacial marten
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Also I tried joining communities but their times of campaigns is literally in the am's

echo kelp
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We don't allow game organizing/soliciting in the discussion channels - it's off-topic and will be moderated. But I'd focus less on timezones and more on "can I reasonably play in a 3-4 hour game at that time?" There are many groups playing D&D with folks from around the world where the timezone doesn't really matter. Only folks availability matters.

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You could also look into Play By Post or text-based D&D games where it's more about just posting regularly, not about the specific time.

atomic sigil
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hallo

steady forum
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Does anyone know of any news if there will be updated creature cards

sinful thicket
steady forum
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Hopefully, they didn't forget about them. I would like the new creatures as cards

pseudo summit
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yo guys
So, i already have a bit of experience with D&D, but i dont play for like.. 3 years, anybody can help me get started?

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pseudo summit
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oh dang

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convenient timing

vagrant ridge
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If I use dodge, and my opponent gets a natural 20 on first roll... do they have to roll again? Or they keep the 20?

short marsh
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They roll disadvantage so They need to roll 2 d20 and take the lowses

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Even if you do take it,,,SOme how some way there is always a possibility of 2 nat 2o's

vagrant ridge
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Also, if I got knocked out by damage, and I have to throw the death saving dices... can I use heal to bring someone back to the fight?

safe estuary
dawn mortar
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If you are DM does a player need to know rules or is eniugh that DM knows the rules

crude musk
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Ideally everyone at the table knows the rules to some degree in order to keep the game moving along

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If you're getting started, you can learn by playing with the DM helping you along, but eventually there comes a point where the players should learn the rules as well

tiny basalt
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Hi there! I'm new to D&D and excited to learn more about the game, its rules, and the lore. Can anyone recommend a good place to start? Thank you so much in advance! 😄

lime turret
tiny basalt
shut slate
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@tiny basalt hi!

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I'd love to answer any questions you have or help you get situated in the game. Get in touch if you like!

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carmine shuttle
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@tiny basalt This might help a little bit. The Free Rules (linked in the bot post above) may seem intimidating, but what's important are chapter 1, chapter 2, and the parts of everything else you need for your character.

wintry egret
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first and half time dm here, is it okay to combine session 0 and 1 together?

echo kelp
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Session 0 should focus on setting gameplay expectations and boundaries and even expected schedule/frequency of play. This is to make sure folks know what's expected of them at the table and avoid problematic behavior and topics.

crude musk
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Generally that defeats some of the purpose of session 0, which is to serve as a buffer for getting the vibe of other players, setting expectations, etc

carmine shuttle
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Depends on whether you're going to include character creation as part of your session 0 and how much time you have. But, in general, I'd keep them separate. (Rather like has already been said)

crude musk
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Having a gap between session 0 and 1 allows for people to ask questions, raise concerns, or gracefully duck out if they don't feel the campaign is a match

carmine shuttle
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Beyond what UndyingNoob said, Session 0 can be reviewing code of conduct and character creation.

wintry egret
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ah oke,i'll keep that in mind then, thanks!

foggy saffron
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session 0s also get a lot easier and usually faster if you happen to have a repeat group

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so if you're talking about a session 0 with people you've played with frequently before, it's definetly possible that your gameplan might not be as intensive as compared to session 0 with a brand new group

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as my buddy likes to say, "this session 0 could've been a email!" dndLol

carmine shuttle
safe cape
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are there robot constructs as races in d and d ?

carmine shuttle
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Check with a GM on using either of them, though, because they break vibes for a lot of people in certain settings.

harsh fjord
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More autognome than warforged, but yeah, those would be your two artificial life-form options.

safe cape
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is there a website where you can see all of them and make a character sheet

echo kelp
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So only the SRD/free rules materials are freely available. Anything else would need to be purchased.

safe cape
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thankyou ❤️

harsh fjord
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And here's the list of official species in D&D (with a few third-party options), but like Noob said, only certain ones are freely available. https://www.dndbeyond.com/races

safe cape
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can u play as goblins too in dandd

harsh fjord
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They are a playable option, yes.

safe cape
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coool

carmine shuttle
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Again, they aren't free, but they're possible.

marble flower
raw shoal
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Hello! I loved playing bd3 sm that I stumbled into DnD recently. I'm looking forward to join a newbie friendly session soon :3

short marsh
glacial marten
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Guys.... I dont feel happy rn...

Dnd and beyond glitched and removed my first ever character.... he had an ENTIRE ABCKSTORY AND PERSONA AND ITS ALL GONEEE

I only have his damn character sheet BUT ITS ALL GONEEEEEE😭😭😭😭

echo kelp
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It's likely not 100% gone and if you need DnDBeyond technical support, you can check in #ddb-support or create a Customer Support ticket to get assistance.

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?tag ddb support

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D&D Beyond customer support can be contacted at the link below. Requests are answered in the order they're received. Submitting multiple requests for the same issue can result in a delayed response.
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glacial marten
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Oh wth, I found my character in a different brower...

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But google chrome and the mobile app says it never existed..

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Im using samsung internet

wild onyx
glacial marten
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The syncing is weird af

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What a clutch phew😭

tiny basalt
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timid locust
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Here's a link to the free rules above!

carmine shuttle
atomic sigil
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Same

tiny basalt
atomic sigil
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Wanna be new together?

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atomic sigil
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How long have you played DnD for

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Same :D

echo kelp
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Check out #learn-to-play and the pinned messages (or the bot message just above)

atomic sigil
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Also I see your a dungeon master do you have any campaigns running?

echo kelp
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Also note that we don't allow soliciting/organizing games outside of the LFG channels

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It's off-topic and will be moderated

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See #find-a-game to learn how to use our Looking For Game channels to find a group/game

atomic sigil
frosty hound
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Im majorly new to DnD and just want to learn this game

vapid pelican
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im new here is being dhampir with lycanthropy fine or not

wild onyx
fresh fable
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Might turn you into an NPC depends on the DM

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dense stirrup
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hey so when I cast a spell as an artificer, am I rolling arcana? I'm looking at feats and they talk about Spellcasting ability as intelligence
(I am min maxing my character (lvl 1), looking at feats, we use homebrew a little bit)

fallen surge
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Casting a spell does not typically involve making an ability check, so no you wouldn't have to roll arcana. When a class describes your spellcasting ability, that means that is the ability you use to determine what your spell attack bonus and spell save DC are

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Did what I just said make sense? There was a lot of terms there, so I just want to check if you understand them or not

elder glade
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Where can I find a campaign?

carmine shuttle
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DC = 8 + PB + Spellcasting ability mod. for an Artificer, that would be 8 + PB + INT mod. Attack bonus = PB + Ability mod.

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dense stirrup
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So as an artificer, I roll Intelligence, and (currently) my spell save DC would be 13. Do i need to roll a 13 to cast the spell?

carmine shuttle
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Saves are generally rolled by the targeted character. The DC of that save would be determined by your ability mod.

dense stirrup
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So when I cast a spell, it just happens?

fallen surge
dense stirrup
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Ah

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Ok so:
when i cast a spell it just happens
when i use a spell that deals damage, on top of the dice I also add (at this point) 5 damage to it
when it specifies that they do that, if my spell targets an enemy, they need to beat a spell save dc of (currently) 13
is that all right?

timid locust
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Let's explain this using an example. Artificers can pick the spell Fire Bolt when picking spells. Let's assume you picked that one.

Fire Bolt says in its text:

You hurl a mote of fire at a creature or an object within range. Make a ranged spell attack against the target. On a hit, the target takes 1d10 Fire damage. A flammable object hit by this spell starts burning if it isn't being worn or carried.

In this case, the spell tells you if you need to do anything, which is to make a Spell Attack against a specific target. You calculate that spell attack roll by rolling a d20 and adding your Intelligence (because intelligence is your spellcasting ability as an Artificer) and your proficiency bonus.

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And just like before, a spell tells you exactly what happens if you successfully hit with that spell attack roll: the target takes 1d10 fire damage (plus nothing, because the spell doesn't say to add anything else to the damage).

carmine shuttle
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Second example: Acid Splash

You hurl a bubble of acid. Choose one or two creatures you can see within range. If you choose two, they must be within 5 feet of each other. A target must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw or take 1d6 acid damage.

You cast the spell. The target(s) make a Dexterity saving throw, with the DC currently 13 if you're casting it. If their d20 + DEX mod (+ PB, if applicable) is < 13, they take the acid damage. If it's >= 13, no damage is taken.

timid locust
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In the Acid Splash example above, there's no attack roll at all, simply because it doesn't say to make one. Instead, the opponent makes that saving throw.

carmine shuttle
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Quick and dirty rule of thumb: a combat spell will either have you make an attack roll, or have the target(s) make a saving throw, but not both.

timid locust
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It's very, very rare that a spell uses both.

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And if it does, it'll say so!

carmine shuttle
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There are exceptions, but as Dosh beat me to typing, they're pretty rare.

fallen surge
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The most important thing is to read the spell. It will tell you what it does and what you need to do to make it work

timid locust
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Some spells don't involve saving throws or attack rolls at all. Let's take Guidance, for a third example:

You touch a willing creature and choose a skill. Until the spell ends, the creature adds 1d4 to any ability check using the chosen skill.

If the creature you're targeting is willing, it just happens. If they're not willing, nothing happens at all.

carmine shuttle
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There is a reason I said a "combat spell". I'd put Guidance into the bucket of "utility spells"

timid locust
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Hehe, fair enough dndLol

carmine shuttle
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@dense stirrup : Related to that split of combat / utility - when you're starting out, a useful rule of thumb for your spells is "half combat, half utility"

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Among combat spells, it's good to have a mix of attack spells and save spells. If you have sufficient choices (wizard, I'm looking at you), spreading out the abilities that the saves target is also a good idea.

soft furnace
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ive got a player here with me just waiting cuz i scheduled the one-shot for rn but no one else showed up. I'd feel bad if i didnt get to run through it with them because I wasnt able to find people to come in.

echo kelp
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You could look through #looking-for-dm and pick folks that appear to fit what you're looking for.

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And in the future if you have any questions about the server rules, go to #moderator-support and simply state, "Can I speak with a moderator?" and a moderator can create a thread to discuss and clarify things.

soft furnace
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alright ty

charred glen
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How do i send a message in the looking for dm channel?

echo kelp
clear shale
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Is there like, a dnd standard character sheet I should use? And like, what are the rules for making a character

echo kelp
buoyant lion
wild onyx
clear shale
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I have a funny idea for a rogue goblin type character

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His whole strategy is sneaking up on enemies, stabbing them as many times as possible before they notice, and then just scurrying off into the shadows giggling

patent jasper
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do ya'll think i can give my beginner friends a delicious in dungeon/black clover inspired campaign ?

patent jasper
devout fiber
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Anyone have a game I could join

hidden haven
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but ya, lots of games around!

cloud wraith
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I remember saying I wouldn’t play BG3 because of it being semi turn based and look and me now, falling down the dnd rabbit hole and trying to get into dnd.

tight hull
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I know absolutely nothing about this game but want to learn, can someone help? I bought a few dice I think it's the right thing

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dull kindle
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Is it common for players to take notes during the campaign as you go? I'm new to DnD and my very first session a while ago involved me straight up not completely following what's happening half the time

scenic kiln
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Very common

dull kindle
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I c, and how reliable is rpgbot's guides on DnD? He writes optimization guides for the game but dunno what the general consensus is on his work

crude musk
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Optimisation is kinda beyond the scope of a newcomer topic. It's not something I'd worry about if you're new to the game

radiant zenith
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Hey guys! Glad I could join. I have played many games in my 30 years of living, but I regret never getting into DnD. I would love to start though, but I see many, many pieces of information floating about. I assume the videos of Handbook Helper are a good place to start?

crude musk
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Join what? If you're looking to join a game you'll want to check out #find-a-game

radiant zenith
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Glad I could join this Discord I mean

median arrow
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New to game any session available?

crude musk
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I'm sure there are, but here isn't the place to ask

median arrow
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Ok

shell pumice
dull kindle
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Oh no I'm not asking if optimization is a good idea or not, I'm asking if rpgbot is a good source to go off on

crude musk
dull kindle
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Sure I suppose

fleet ridge
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Hello 🙂

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waxen sundial
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Hi so i want to make sure I understand correctly how 2 things work:

  1. How proficiencies of character are levled up? Do they all increase based on lvl table or is there a way to concentrate my lvl up to increase some specific one instead of others?
  2. What's the difference in calculation for DC Intelligence check VS DC Intelligence Nature check? Is there difference at all? Does it point to adding extra bonus from my Nature proficiency? Does Intelligence attribute bonus is used in every roll connected to Intelligence check?

Thank you :]

crude musk
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  1. Proficiency bonus increases based on your character level. There's a column in each class table that shows what your prof bonus is based on your level
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  1. An Intelligence check is just a d20 roll + your intelligence modifier. An Intelligence (Nature) check is a d20 roll + your intelligence modifier + your proficiency bonus if you're proficient in the nature skill
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Also It's not called a "DC Intelligence check", it's just an intelligence check. DC means "Difficulty Class" and is the number that an ability check must beat. For example "Can you give me an intelligence; religion ability check, the DC is 15"

wintry wedge
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I have a tabaxi idea
A tabaxi fighter who hates armour

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Like they have a full on physical hatred of armour

fresh fable
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Cat do hate when you put clothes on them

wintry wedge
edgy onyx
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The party forces an armor on them abd they just do the cat flop refusing to move thing (:

wild onyx
wintry wedge
crude musk
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That is a bit of a gamble

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Because everyone would have to "humour" the idea, otherwise it's just you intentionally playing a class poorly

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That's the main issue with these joke/concept/against type ideas; if they don't land with the table, they can easily disrupt the whole game. Generally it's assumed everyone at the table is playing a character who wants to be good at what they do, not bad at it

wintry wedge
shell pumice
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there is also the characters that "think" they're a different class than they are. that is less disruptive

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wintry wedge
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They know they aren’t doing their class well but if they do they don’t work as a class

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They have physically tried to be stronger but they end up hating it

crude musk
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Now I'm not saying this is your intent but this sounds like the mentality of "attention through disruption". It's where someone draws focus and attention onto themselves not through being good at something and contributing to the experience, but by being bad at something and detracting from it. If you're in the UK, it's known as the "Christmas Cracker Joke" effect; it's easier to stand out from being bad at something than being good at something, it takes less effort

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I would recommend against this character idea, it's coming across as contrary to the goals of D&D as a collaborative experience

waxen sundial
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Is there any ways to roll DMG with advantage(two times for better number). I know there is Attack rolls with advantage, but is there DMG rolls with advantage? How to do them and when? Does it connect to Attack roll advantage in any way?

Thank you :]

hearty escarp
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Afaik there is no 'advantage', but there is "reroll and take the new result", such as with the sorcerers Empowered Spell metamagic.

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And heroic inspiration, of course.

wintry wedge
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Yk people say base your first character on yourself I may end up having a useless character

crude musk
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Don't base your first character on yourself

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That's not practical advice imo

wintry wedge
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A glasses wearing
Dyspraxic
Ranger/monk/artificer
that’s hypermobile

crude musk
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Instead, just try to draw inspiration from places that help

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Or just lean into a trope or stereotype if you're new, nothing wrong with that

wintry wedge
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I was thinking of doing a tabaxi monk/wizard

crude musk
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I would advise against multiclassing for your first character

wintry wedge
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Does monk get fire spells?

echo kelp
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Play what's fun for you but also adds fun to the entire table. Usually that means a character that is decent at their role but may need to rely on other members of the party for areas they are not so great at.

wintry wedge
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As I said monk wizard who uses specifically fire magic

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And punching

echo kelp
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Some monk subclasses gain abilities to cast certain spells. The warrior of the elements monk subclass in the 2024 Players Handbook can use their Focus Points to cast elemental bursts that can include fire damage.

wintry wedge
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Ok that works

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Not 100% off my reference but can work

fresh fable
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Ascendant dragon monk can fire punch

wintry wedge
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Its not a fire punch its a fireball

calm elbow
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What class and sub class both can do magic and suffer the least from being horrible at doing magic

wheat crystal
wintry wedge
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Do i still get flurry of blows?

wheat crystal
wheat crystal
wintry wedge
calm elbow
wheat crystal
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You can just have the mage part be part of your backstory, no reason to pick a mechanical option you don’t plan to use

hearty escarp
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Each spellcasting class also has a couple of options for spells that don't involve saving throws or attack rolls, typically spells that buff their allies or heal. So if you happen to have a bad spellcasting score for whatever reason, those are a good backup.

wintry wedge
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I can do that monk idea

waxen sundial
echo kelp
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No - advanatge/disadvantage is only for D20 tests (attack rolls/skill checks/saving throws)

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Damage is just normal damage rolls (exception being critical hits which double the damage dice rolled)

waxen sundial
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Thanks :] so no OP Assassin moments, just your regular cool combos 😄

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Im searching out rare cool scenarios - combos. I will probably never do it but it is nice to know that my char is technically capable to do some crazy things.

echo kelp
carmine shuttle
cedar walrus
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Hello! Quick Question... is a Goliath Wizard and Sage background like a good idea or the high elf as the safer bet? dndLol

carmine shuttle
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The big pictures ideas would still be the same, but some of the details might not specifically apply anymore.

radiant zenith
carmine shuttle
buoyant lion
radiant zenith
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Okay gotcha!

carmine shuttle
radiant zenith
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Yeah I have no prior knowledge whatsoever

buoyant lion
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I’d highly advise investing in the 2024 books first

cedar walrus
buoyant lion
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They’re far better laid out and more beginner friendly

radiant zenith
carmine shuttle
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As a player, you'd only need the Player's Handbook. If you step into running the game, the Monster Manual & Dungeon Master's Guide.

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But, long-time players will tend to talk about those three as a set.

lofty roost
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If you don't intend to DM, the DMG may still be worth your time tho

radiant zenith
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I will look into them

lofty roost
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Don't read the MM if you don't intend to DM because you'll just spoil yourself by knowing what monsters do when your DM throws them at you

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That said, all you need are the free rules, which are free on DnD Beyond

harsh fjord
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Ditto: the Free Rules will get you playing. If you want more options for making your character and/or want to invest fully in the hobby, then grabbing the Player’s Handbook is the logical next step.

lofty roost
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In decending priority: Free rules, PHB, DMG, MM (avoid if you don't want to DM), big sourcebooks like Tasha's or MOTM

cedar walrus
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Hey dndCheers one more... hopefully just one haha As a Sage and Wizard, is that 3 cantrips or 5? I'm a bit confused

frigid tundra
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I'm looking for a map editor that I can print out because I can't draw

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Please

crude musk
carmine shuttle
main fulcrum
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Aren't the spells technically from the magic initiate feat (just to be precise 😉 )

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I guess the background gives the feat but that honestly confused me at first

carmine shuttle
alpine otter
wintry wedge
fallen surge
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Lets stop with the self deprication and stay on topic for learning the basics of D&D, please

cedar walrus
stiff badger
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I'm looking to get into DnD after being interested for quite a while. However i will hold my hands up and say i haven't looked at handbook or anything like that, i am more of on the go learner rather than reading my knowledge. But would it be advisable to read handbook first or is there likely to be groups to allow a party member like me in?

fallen surge
# stiff badger I'm looking to get into DnD after being interested for quite a while. However i ...

It is possible to learn some things as you go, but you will have a much better experience with the game if you take some time to learn at least the basics of the rules before you start playing. At the very least, you will need a character before the game starts, so learning the rules on Character Creation is basically mandatory. But the more knowledge you are able to bring to the table, the smoother your game will go. If you try to play the game before learning literally anything about the rules, then assuming the other people in your group are more experienced, then they will have to spend the entire game explaining things to you. And if no one in your group is experienced, you’re just going to be lost and confused about what to do. You don’t have to memorize all of the rules beforehand, or anything like that, but if you want you and your group to have fun in your first session, you should put in at least a little effort to make it run smoothly

stiff badger
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Yeah i have some knowledge in regards to basics and stuff, but seeing other games being played on YT etc there is some stuff that i do struggle to take in just by listening if you know what i mean 🙂 But thats cool, just wasn't sure on like "entry expectations"

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You can start with the free rules (check pinned message here in the channel) and check YouTube and Twitch for D&D streams to watch as you read. Do note that many D&D streams are for entertainment first so don't fully rely on them to teach you the rules. But they can still be good guides for how to manage an run the game and give you ideas of how others play D&D.

molten jungle
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quick question i have my first ever session starting on sunday would anyone like to helo my practice. maybe you play DM while i talk in character, so i can understand the interactions a little bit better

echo kelp
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That can get you some quick experience

thorny minnow
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Sooooo can someone explain too me how I can get involved in joining a dnd group within this discord 👁️👄👁️

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tribal plinth
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So just basically when doing basic rules, its: Decription> Players action> Action Rolls > Outcome > Repeat right?

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just like for beginner level Dm

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lunar vault
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Hello everyone,
Im a player wanting to become a dm and i set up a campaign but i dont know how to post a looking for players post. Can anyone help me?

echo kelp
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You read #find-a-game carefully.
Then in any channel you can type in, start typing /looking-for then select the players option.
The bot will give you a form to fill out. Once submitted the bot will create a post in the #looking-for-players channel and attach a thread to it.
Use the thread to provide any updates/corrections and discuss the game opportunity to folks interested.
Please make sure to follow server rules when submitting your form (games must be for D&D which means players can jopin an play using characters created from the free rules or from an official D&D book, don't ask for folks personally identifying information like exact age or email, etc.)

tawdry moss
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With Dnd digital PHB 2024 bought on DnD, can we do a digital character sheet on dnd with races such as Kobold or Aarakocra ?

smoky adder
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But it's worth nothing that neither of those races are in the PHB.

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Whatever site you're using, you'll probably need to get Monsters of the Multiverse instead.

dense stirrup
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hey hi, any way I could find a background that would give me the fey-touched feat at lvl1? I am a half-elf artificer. If possible I do not want it to be like I spent most of my life there, rather enough that my time in the feywild was long enough to have lasting effects on me as a person
homebrew is ok

timid locust
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None of the official background grant general feats.

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An origin feat like magic initiate is pretty close to Fey Touched mechanically, but general feats are intended to be taken at level 4 or higher.

smoky adder
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Yeah, Magic Initiate is the "more spells" choice at level 1, and you could certainly pick and choose spells that help reinforce that narrative.

waxen sundial
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What are abilities spells that can ADD to proficiency score when you roll a dice, and how much they add :]
Egz.: Bardic inspiration can buff anything. from 6-12 bonus points.

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Im looking multi pourpouse abilities and spells and anything that can be stacked

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If sspecificly then stacked on Inteligence nature check

smoky adder
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Bardic Inspiration doesn't use anyone's proficiency bonus.

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It has a die of its own that you roll, which gives a bonus of 1-6 at your lowest level, and 1-12 at the highest.

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But it can indeed be used to boost a Nature check.

fallen surge
smoky adder
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Spells like Guidance and other class features like Flash of Genius can also boost Nature checks.

waxen sundial
smoky adder
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Druids who choose Magician for their Primal Order also get a boost there.

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The folks in #optimization probably know some other options for it.

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(That channel can be intense, though, especially if you're new to the rules.)

waxen sundial
fallen surge
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There are LOTS of ways to increase your total for a D20 test. Pretty much every class in the game has 1 or two ways to do it. Its only if you specifically want to increase your proficiency bonus specifically that things get far more limiting

fallen surge
smoky adder
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I've driven plenty of cars and still wouldn't try to modify one. dndLol

waxen sundial
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Im happily burned out :]

hollow grotto
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hey what is a bard exactly ?

fallen surge
hollow grotto
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Are they a spellcaster type ?

fallen surge
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yes

smoky adder
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High-level bards get the broadest selection of spells in the game.

hollow grotto
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Thanks for clarification. Honestly I think I do mistake between classes. Like what is the difference between a wizard and a sorcerer

fallen surge
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Wizard is someone who learns magic through study and research. Like a scientist learning more about the properties of magic and then applying them to the real world. A sorcerer is someone who has magic innately within them. They are naturally gifted with magic and manifest it through their own willpower

hollow grotto
fallen surge
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Artificers specialize in the imbuing magic into objects, and creating physical items with magical propeties

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wild onyx
carmine shuttle
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Dang skippy I have Neal Caffrey on there.

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Can you tell which classes I don't play/play with much? 🙂

sterile glen
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Hello

fallen surge
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welcome

rotund cypress
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Hey 👋

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Completely new to D&D, how do you get into it if u have know one around u who plays and don’t know much! 🤣😂 is there like app / website u can play digitally

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hearty escarp
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There are a couple of links here to help you get started. DnD can be played digitally, usually over a platform like discord and with the help of a vtt (virtual tabletop).

fallen surge
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?tag new online

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rotund cypress
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Okay cool! Thanks, I’ll take a look !

sterile glen
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I don't remember much at all from the sessions unfortunately.

rotund cypress
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I was about to ask how were the games u played!

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Seems like you need to be part of pre existing group/community

sterile glen
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carmine shuttle
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Say more that finding or assembling a group is the biggest challenge. Particularly because in modern times, GMs are less likely to take a random group of internet strangers without some level of vetting.

rotund cypress
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Yeah seems kinda hard to get into as a solo ngl 😅

sterile glen
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Oof

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Any suggestions on how I can help make that less of a problem?

smoky adder
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I know this answer isn't for everyone, but joining a paid game will usually get you in the quickest.

sterile glen
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How come?

smoky adder
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Less competition for seats, primarily.

sterile glen
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I see

smoky adder
sterile glen
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Jamaican Dollars right 😀

dreamy pasture
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Hello people :‌)

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pallid furnace
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as a paladin at lvl 1 using old dnd rules am i allowed to prepare spells if i can how many can i

analog forge
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if im lvl 3 can i multiclass? like go 1 lvl there and 1 lvl there and so on, whats the requirement to multiclass?

umbral estuary
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You need 13 in all the relevant ability scores of both classes

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So if you wanted to MC Paladin and Rogue for whatever reason, that's 13 STR, 13 DEX, and 13 CHA

sonic dust
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I have my first session on Tuesday and am nervous any advice would be appreciated.

echo kelp
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You're playing a game of make believe that occasionally uses dice rolls to add some randomness and the point of it is to have fun with friends telling a story together.
There may be dragons. And even dungeons. But the point is to have fun.
Focus on having fun and helping others to have fun to.

topaz flower
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Hey yall, can anyone help me learn how to play this game? Always watched it lightly and wanted to get into it but never understood how to. I’m a quick learner and a huge nerd so if anyone could help I’d appreciate it.

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austere copper
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Are there any campaigns for me to join?

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I am new.

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Technically

echo kelp
austere copper
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Thank you

echo kelp
hasty tangle
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Is it possible to solo an adventure with out it being a solo adventure

echo kelp
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D&D isn't really designed for solo play (although folks have created tools to make it possible).

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D&D is more designed for 1 Dungeon Master and a party of 3-6 players

topaz flower
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If I wanted to make a character (new player) to join someone’s game, where do I start on D&D beyond? There’s so many options

smoky adder
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“Standard” is basically the default option, where you make every choice yourself.

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There’s a box there you can click to show help text before you start, and it’ll walk you through the process.

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It’s gonna start with a bunch of settings first. Unless your DM has told you to change any of them, I’d recommend just leaving them as-is and starting on the next page where you pick your class.

topaz flower
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Any recommendations on a race and or class?

smoky adder
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Depends. What kind of character are you interested in?

topaz flower
smoky adder
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“Wanderer” could definitely describe a ranger.

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?tag new ranger

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classRanger Ranger

Weave together martial prowess, nature magic, and survival skills
Far from bustling cities, amid the trees of trackless forests and across wide plains, Rangers keep their unending watch in the wilderness. Rangers learn to track their quarry as a predator does, moving stealthily through the wilds and hiding themselves in brush and rubble.

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

Likes: Survival
Complexity: Average
Starting HP: 10 + Con. modifier

smoky adder
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But you could really make any class work with that idea.

topaz flower
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Ok I’ll try it out, was thinking rouge maybe too.

smoky adder
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Yeah, a rogue would work, too.

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What I generally recommend is to come up with a couple loose ideas for characters.

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So you could try making one of each to get a feel for them.

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Then you can work with your group to find the best fit and add any finishing details.

topaz flower
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I just bought BG3 so hopefully it’ll help me get into/understand D&D more

smoky adder
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Yeah, it’s great!

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It changes a few of the rules to make it work better as a video game, but it’s still a great introduction to the basics.

prisma helm
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looking for people

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frigid estuary
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Hey I’ve been wanting to play dnd for years and I’ve never gotten the chance to play with any friends and am looking for my first campaign!!!!

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short marsh
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there ye go

echo urchin
frigid estuary
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Same but I know playing will teach me and let me figure out how I like to the game truly I just got a bunch of ideas ready to try them

echo urchin
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Hi to anyone that reads this 😄 I’m new so I’ll probably be slow 😂

echo urchin
frigid estuary
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Hell yeah, my friend got me into but I never got to play a game with him just watched it and I’ve been ready to play but never have a group so anyone that has a group I’m ready to go

echo urchin
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That’s sick, hopefully I can join a group willing to teach me 😭 😂

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burnt lagoon
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Hello I’m new

buoyant lion
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Like potions now being a bonus action instead of a full action

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limber cloak
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Hiii

hearty escarp
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Welcome!

agile socket
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Hello new guy here

buoyant lion
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Welcome welcome

mystic badger
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ello ppl

buoyant lion
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Howdy, welcome

burnt lagoon
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Idk how to play but sometime today I’m going to build my character can anyone help me

radiant zenith
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Someone recommended to me, as a new player, to look into Baldur's Gate 3 for example. He said it's not exactly the same, but the concepts are similar. Do you guys reckon this is a good way for a more practical introduction for someone who doesn't have a local DnD group and someone who has 0 experience?

buoyant lion
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It’s based off D&D, but it’s not D&D, if you get what I mean

radiant zenith
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I get what you mean. They just recommended it to me to get more acquainted with all the rolling and stats and stuff.

buoyant lion
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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.

buoyant lion
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I have to memorise that command haha
Anyway yea all three are valid, tho honestly the overwhelming majority of DM’s/players I know use the random generation one

fresh fable
buoyant lion
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Oh i misspoke apologies

fresh fable
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No worries

radiant zenith
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Yeah my friend mentioned that yesterday as well. I didn't really understand why it's 4d6, lose the lowest and do it another 5 times. But I suppose that's just the rule basically haha

echo kelp
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Random Generation. Roll four d6s and record the total of the highest three dice. Do this five more times, so you have six numbers.

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But that's only one of 3 ways you can generate your ability scores.

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Standard array is pretty good one to start with if you don't have a group to play with yet

radiant zenith
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I know but I was trying to find the reasoning behind it 😅

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But maybe there is no reasoning and it's just the rule, that's what I mean

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Thanks for the info!

wild onyx
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Maths rocks go clacky clack.

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I also agree - standard array first. Learn where to put your high and low scores to make an effective character.

buoyant lion
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The 2024 PHB tells you directly where you should be sinking your high stats relevant to your class if you want a meta build

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It’s pretty helpful in that regard

wild onyx
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I've got a simple notion.

  • Spellcaster: casting stat.
  • Melee focus: Strength or Dexterity.
  • Ranged: Dexterity.
  • If you've got a feature like unarmoured defence, whatever that says.
  • Minimum of 10 in Constitution, rock on.

And keep an eye out for your planned subclass, like the rogue swashbuckler that can get a boost off of Charisma.

opal girder
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I am new to D&D. Question: DO I need to learn a lot of rules and laws to roleplay?

echo kelp
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The most important things to know at first is the core game mechanics, how to create a character sheet, and how to use the features of your character.

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echo peak
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Hello everyone!

I apologize as i am sure this has been asked a million times already, but i have greatly enjoyed my time playing with baldurs gate 3 and want to finally give playing D&D a try, i have read most links available here, but i wanted to ask, is there a website that can help me visually make my character? and is half-drow an allowed race?

Another thing is i've been keeping at eye out in the #looking-for-players channel is, if there is a specific tag or word that means newbies are allowed to join? and by newbies i mean new to DND but have played baldurs gate? i am quite nervous to ask in the available threads as i don't want to waste the time of the people posting, and i am not even sure if asking if they allow newbies in their adventure game is rude i am probably just overthinking but hopefully someone can give me a bit of insight

echo kelp
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Welcome! To visually create your character you might try Heroforge or Picrew to create a visual for them.

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There isn't a thing called a half-druid (druid is a class, not a race/species)

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As for new-player friendly games, folks will say "new player friendly" if they indicate it at all.
Most groups are fine with new to D&D players as long as that player has and is making efforts to learn.

echo peak
echo kelp
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Oh half-drow - I totally misread that!

echo peak
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no worries i just edited it as well when you mentioned it! ❤️

echo kelp
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You can - half races though are now a "pick the species features you want" and then just describe your character as a multi-racial/species.

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So you could take the drow species/race and then describe yourself as whatever multi-racial race/species you want.

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So let's say you wanted to be from a drow/dragonborn heritage. Pick one of the species with the features you want (drow) but then now you can describe your character as "a slightly bulkier than average drow with flecks of golden scales around their neck and arms." But mechanically sue the dorw stats.

echo peak
broken wigeon
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i just use bg3 as a sims 4 nowadays, cannot finish a game for the life of me

echo peak
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thank you so much for that idea and that is exactly what ill probably do, i love the idea of a holy elf raised by drows, thank you!

echo kelp
echo peak
broken wigeon
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hop on kingdom come deliverance 2 if that genre is your fancy. i wasted several hours of my life doing everything but the main quest, it was so good.

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also your pfp and name is insane. keep it up true

echo peak
wild onyx
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What's the Dyno command for the, "so, you played BG3" video?

echo kelp
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Oh yeah - ?tag new bg3

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?tag new bg3

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echo peak
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this is insane... thank you guys for the info dump, SUPER excited to try DND ❤️

wild onyx
echo peak
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Is ||AI ||created portraits allowed in the DND world?

radiant zenith
lofty roost
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Support real artists!

echo peak
echo kelp
# echo peak Is ||AI ||created portraits allowed in the DND world?

You can use whatever you want for personal use but do note our server does not allow AI generated work to be shared here. I’d also recommend reading up on how some AI systems are trained on others peoples work without permission, attribution, license, or payment.

echo peak
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If i make my character's known language as elvish does it incorporate the language of both drows and elves?

echo kelp
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Drows are a type of Elf

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So that fits

rigid cypress
echo peak
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okay thank you!

I am currently at the dndbeyond website and making my character, i have now reached the part where it says Suggested Characteristics and it seems to have a 1d8 traits, 1d6 ideals, etc. Do i have to roll a dice? or am i allowed to choose what personality traits, ideals, bonds, etc that fits my character? i was hoping to genuinely make my character and not make a dice roll to determine them

echo kelp
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Those are just suggested options by the way - you can work with your Dungeon Master to make something unique and specific for your character, or you can roll the dice and pick that way, or you can just pick the ones that make the most sense.

echo peak
echo kelp
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Be prepared to make some tweaks to ensure your character fits the game/campaign vibe and works well with the rest of the players in the group.

rigid cypress
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Oh, also, worth noting, something you may want to speak about with your DM! In previous editions, drows also made extensive use sign language, mostly in order to attack their enemies silently.

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It is unlikely to be useful to you or your character but if you enjoy that flavor, maybe talk about it with your DM

echo peak
echo peak
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Currently stuck at the faith portion of the character creation, what are common faiths that are believed by elfs/drows? i only know shar/selune from bg3 and i am not even sure if those are counted as faiths

rigid cypress
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Ah, a complicated matter. I can give you the short version here, or the long version in #dnd-lore as you prefer.

echo peak
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Hmm what would you recommend for a half-drow/elf raised by kind drows? i imagine my character to be neutral good, quite empathetic, taking the feelings and emotions of other people into consideration first before himself?

rigid cypress
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Half-drow, half what?

fresh fable
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You can leave it black keep your backstory vague until you find a game

rigid cypress
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Do you mean one drow parent, one wood elf, high elf, sea elf, eladrin or shadar-kai parent? One drow parent, one human parent?

fresh fable
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Not ever DM runs 100% lore accurate tables

echo peak
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hmm like a drow and an elf parent? i am sorry if what im saying is confusing

echo kelp
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I think they said half drow half high-elf

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Or maybe I'm misremembering

rigid cypress
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Alright, so it is important to remember that drows are elves. When you say "elf", that includes drows.

echo peak
# echo kelp I think they said half drow half high-elf

now i am confused too, but yes, in my head i am imagining a character who is like shadow-heart, a high-elf, but instead of just half-elf she is half-drow? like a mixture of drow and elf coming from one drow parent, and an elf parent something like that?

rigid cypress
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But you obviously mean a non-drow elf as the other parent.

echo peak
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no wonder that was so confusing!

rigid cypress
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Shadowheart is simply half-elf. Her parents were also half-elves, I believe.

echo peak
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so i guess my character is a half elf/human then

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but the elf part is a drow? would that make more sense?

echo kelp
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That works

rigid cypress
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Yes, absolutely makes sense.

echo peak
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dang this is why im so happy i joined here, i would have totally jumbled those two

rigid cypress
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It can be confusing, do not worry, you are not any dumber than anyone. I'm pretty sure I barely understood most of this stuff when I started

echo peak
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I wonder what faith would fit that character well? i also chose the haunted one background, i really love the idea of a cleric who cannot let go of something traumatic that happened to him in his past, muddling his abilities to properly heal

rigid cypress
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Anyways, on the matter of faith, since you are building a cleric, in the Forgotten Realms setting I assume, you probably want to see which domain interests you most.

echo peak
rigid cypress
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Someone haunted by a deep pain could turn towards Ilmater, in the Forgotten Realms setting. God of perservance and martyrdom, whose symbol is a bleeding hand. Absolves others and takes their suffering onto himself.

echo peak
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By domains, you mean the domains in the bg3? like trickery, arcana, etc?

rigid cypress
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Yes. Domains are subclasses for clerics. Every god comes with a few suggested domains.

echo peak
rigid cypress
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There are more subclasses in D&D than in BG3, it is worth noting.

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Damn, first one that came to mind. Am I good or what?

echo peak
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Very good indeed haha thank you sire!
What domain would someone who worships ilmater fit the most?

rigid cypress
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The suggested domains for Ilmater are life and twilight. But any will work as long as you can make it work for your character.

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Life is for healers, twilight is... Hard to describe and has often been mentioned as being very powerful to the point of being unbalanced.

echo peak
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no way.. i was about to type that life and twilight resonated with me the most, literal goosebumps!

rigid cypress
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This is a bit uncanny.

raw ore
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There is no Vc in this server?

rigid cypress
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Nope

raw ore
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I gotta get someone to go over my planned campaign with me before i run it, all my friends are players so i cant go to them lol im a bit stuck

echo kelp
echo peak
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could a character who prays to ilmater, but have the flaw of being able to talk to spirits, be allowed to study the organization of Kelemvor's doomguides? seeing as this character is very compassionate, he might be interested in using his flaw to aid people who are afraid death? or that wouldnt make much sense? asking to get an idea if it is normal for characters in dnd to study/practice/believe in multiple religions and/or organizations.

rigid cypress
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Talkin to spirits is not a flaw exacty. Just about everyone can do that.

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But this is more of a matter for dnd lore. The short answer is that it is entirely possible for one cult to allow members of an ally cult to study their ways.

echo peak
rigid cypress
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In D&D, ghosts and other related undead are just kind of...There. They tend to be able to phase between the material and the ethereal plane but once you see them you can talk to them.

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It's not a guarantee that they will answer though.

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But it will depend on how your DM wants to play it

echo peak
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now im starting to understand why people often say that it could take hours to make your character

rigid cypress
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At first, when you hesitate on everything, it does. Once you get the hang of it, spending more than 10 to 15 minutes on a first level character is rare

lyric fjord
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How does one start playing this game

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rigid cypress
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In more details: You read the basic rules, maybe the player's handbook if you're ambitious, then you get a group and you make a character.

rigid cypress
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It is, in my experience, better to go for short but meaningful.

echo peak
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for now i am making a basis of my character just so that when i do try out entering a DND campaign, i have a well-thought base character that i can edit to fit the themes of the DM, but thank you for reminding me, my sister warned me about that too

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Thank you guys for all the insightful advices! i have finally finished making my first ever DND character! super excited to learn how to morph this base character to fit the themes of different DMs. Genuinely so excited!

narrow belfry
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Is there a Sigils Group finder? lfg

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regal swan
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Burning hand + flame strike???

reef latch
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👀 Hello all!

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OH wait- I'm mildly confused by all the channels, haven't joined a server this big before! thought it was for new people in the server laydown

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manic bloom
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Where do I join a campaign?

untold sparrow
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This may seem like a stupid question but i am pretty new to dnd, my party wil be fighting manus at the end of the campaign but his AC is 22. They have a +3 proficiency, how wil they ever beat them if they need 19 minimal?

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Is there a other way to get higher roles?

hearty escarp
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Manus, as in, the Dark Souls guy?

Anyway, proficiency is only half of the attack calculation. It's
d20 + Ability Mod (usually STR or DEX) + prof

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In addition, a nat20 always hits, regardless of modifier.

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AC 22 is very high though, fairly unusual for monsters unless you're talking CR 15+

untold sparrow
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rigid cypress
lethal spindle
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hey so im just getting started with me and a couple of buddies and im having trouble trying to make a character

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im trying to make a blacksmith but i kinda wanted to be a monk any ideas?

plucky ridge
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Check out #character-discussion 🙂 can run your idea by people there and get some help making your character

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But if you need help with the mechanics of making your character, happy to help explain

lethal spindle
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i do need help me and my friends are all new

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lethal spindle
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i was trying to make a character online using beyond but some of the selections dont have explanations

plucky ridge
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Ah gotcha. What part do you have questions about?

lethal spindle
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what do the tools do? and proficiency?

patent summit
lethal spindle
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okay so if i build like cleric the insight would just give me like bonuses then

echo kelp
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?tag new proficiency

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Proficiency

All creatures have a Proficiency Bonus, which reflects the impact their training has on the creature’s capabilities. The Proficiency Bonus table shows your Proficiency Bonus, which is +2 for a level 1 character.

This bonus is applied to a D20 Test when the creature has proficiency in a skill, in a saving throw, or with an item that the creature uses to make the D20 Test. The bonus is also used for spell attacks and for calculating the DC of saving throws for spells.

Your Proficiency Bonus can’t be added to a die roll or another number more than once. Occasionally, a Proficiency Bonus might be multiplied or divided (doubled or halved, for example) before being added.

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Yes you would add your proficiency bonus to your insight skill's modifier (which stems from your ability score modifiers)

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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.

lethal spindle
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okay and tools are just up for interpretation? for example smiths tools would give me like a hammer and maybe an anvil?

plucky ridge
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Yes, you could flavour them however you like

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But in general, it would have the standard items like a hammer, tongs and maybe a small anvil. A larger more standard anvil would be something you could buy.

lethal spindle
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okay i get it now

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last one for now then imma go to character discussion. so proficiency adds a bonus to skills checks, is it like a +1 or something? where do i find that information for example history or acrobatics. is based on level or something?

echo kelp
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Check the class table for your selected class

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That will list your proficiency bonus for your given overall character level

plucky ridge
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Your profiency will increase as you level and can be found in the class information

lethal spindle
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okay thanks for everything, im going to go try and make the class nowdndApprove

peak slate
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Hey, so I’m wondering if any dms can put their opinions out for my situation.
I’m in my first ever campaign right now playing a rogue lvl 4 ranger lvl 1
My dm wants to nerf my character to make it where I can’t benifit from steady aim and hunters mark meaning the hunters mark proc won’t go off even if I have it on the character I shoot, this frustrates me because I’m unable to use the character I worked hard on building, this character also was not allowed to double sneak attack damage when I critted last session. I didn’t push because I didn’t want the party or the game to worsen because of opposing viewpoints

plucky ridge
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You couldn't activate them on the same turn but if you cat hunters mark on one turn, and then steady aimed on the second, it would be okay

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And yes, you do get double sneak attack damage when you crit, at least with 2014 rules. I'm not sure if that has changed

peak slate
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Yeah the way he made it sound he wants to make it where I can’t benifit from a character with hunters mark, he has read the rules and agreed with me, he thinks it makes my character to strong. Same with the sneak attack being doubled.

plucky ridge
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Some DMs can get a little overwhelmed with the single target damage output of rogues at early levels but it tones town as you increase in level.

hearty escarp
plucky ridge
peak slate
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Yeah I understand that I just felt like my character was the only one being nerfed at table just for doing high damage but I feel like if he takes away my ability to sneak attack most turns or the whole reason I multi classed into rogue that my character who already is the squishiest will and do the least dpr, I’m also the only spellcaster and was told I can’t cast 2 spells in the same turn even if one’s bonus and ones a action

deft sigil
plucky ridge
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It's worth a review of the rules and a discussion

hearty escarp
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Well that last one might be true depending on which version of 5e you're playing and which spells were involved.

deft sigil
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for the most part

peak slate
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I think the spells involved were hunters mark and fog cloud

hearty escarp
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I think part of what makes rogues feel strong for particularly new DMs is that there is a tendency to have one boss monster solo the party. Which really just begs for all those characters that have burst potential, like the rogue and paladin, to unload their special moves on it.

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It gets much less crazy if you do proper encounter design.

steep otter
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Hey where can I find the looking for group dms?

hearty escarp
short marsh
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beat me

plucky ridge
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You can only concentrate on one spell at a time but you can steady aim while using hunters mark since one is a spell and the other is feature

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Just couldn't activate both in the same round

peak slate
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What about like hail of thorns and dreadful strike

hearty escarp
peak slate
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Ah I see

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I just felt like there was a lot of stuff done to lower my character to make him well weaker than the rest of the party

main fulcrum
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Sometimes people get stuck on certain incorrect rules interactions. I recommend making sure you understand all the relevant rules, trying to explain the parts that they got wrong, and if that doesn't work you'll need to decide if it's worth it or see if they'll let you rebuild your character

hearty escarp
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I'd have a talk with your DM about rules and balancing and how it feels when they overwrite a core part of the rules. It hurts consistency and can impact fun.

plucky ridge
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And if you are unhappy, you do not have to stay. It sucks but it's not great to stay at a table when you are not having fun.

peak slate
hearty escarp
main fulcrum
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I have a DM I just won't play certain characters with because he refuses to believe that you can sneak attack with booming blade

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If your DM isn't running rogues correctly and won't change it, you'll have decide if you want to continue and/or whether you can rebuild to something he runs properly

plucky ridge
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Yea, as me and Deva said, Rogues often get targeted for nerfs at early levels because they appear to be overpowered but they really aren't. It can be very frustrating but it happens.

peak slate
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Yeah to me it’s more of the fact that it feels like he’s doing stuff mid game because my character is strong that he won’t do the same for my new character

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“Who’s to say he won’t do the same for my new character”

hearty escarp
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I'd bring that up pretty much as how you've said it here with your DM.

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Trust is a core part of the experience. If you can't trust, why bother?

peak slate
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That’s sounds good, I appreciate your guys help very much.

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I just don’t want it to put a strain on our table, I do also work with a couple people and I wouldn’t want it to affect work.

hearty escarp
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That's fair. But it's always good to remember that while you can't convince anyone to do as you say, you can always tell them how you feel. That can't be argued with.

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And then you can tell from their reaction to you telling them how you feel if you want to continue interacting with them.

peak slate
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Alright I’ll try that, thank you very much @hearty escarp

frigid estuary
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Any body have an opening game ?

echo kelp
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As a reminder it is off-topic to solicit or organize a game outside of the LFG channels

lyric fjord
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Hi, is there any vc channel here?

echo kelp
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No - we do not have any VC here

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We don't host any D&D games here - you use the LFG channels to find a group/game.

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I actually wanted to learn dnd. Had played once or twice like 6-7 years ago

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The bot message above has some useful links to info/resources to help get you started.

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No I don't do private DMs/VC

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At least not here - I'm a moderator and it's best if everything is kept on server for both the community and my safety

short marsh
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We cant do one on one stuff we dont have the time to do so sorry

lyric fjord
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Hmm

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Sad

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alpine otter
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lyric fjord
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A player looking for a campaign using roll20 and DnD beyond

echo kelp
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Soliciting/organizing games in these discussion channels is off-topic

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See #find-a-game for more information and instructions on how to use our LFG channels.

atomic crag
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Hey guys, I have a question

hearty escarp
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We might have answers. Alas. That would require knowing the question.

hidden osprey
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I am completely new to the game except I tried it once just to understand but I gave up but I want to learn it now. I would like to join a campaign and be taught how to play I guess

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alpine otter
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junior karma
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hi

waxen sundial
vague eagle
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where are the games for beginners

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wheat gate
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Looks like the place for me. Im kinda new to dnd, ive played one session and ide love to actually play a full campaign

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So how do i learn/start? 😄

vague eagle
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I'm trying to learn from start to finish. do you wait for one to start

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echo kelp
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We have #learn-to-play and the resources linked in the pinned messages here in the channel

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wheat crystal
wheat gate
true musk
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👍

fervent nexus
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Just got stormwreck starter set with printable extras from Amazon and curious on what I should o just get printed

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dark coyote
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Hello I’m new here and I’ve been interested in getting into dungeons and dragons but I don’t know where to start.

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manic mauve
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I'm also new hi

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# dark coyote Hello I’m new here and I’ve been interested in getting into dungeons and dragons...

Here are some options:

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

dark coyote
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If it helps I already made character on dnd beyond.

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I am a DM looking for people who are good with meeting in person

dark coyote
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Hmm I might need to talk to my parents about that.

echo kelp
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Okay, and I'd also need to ask my parents do to the fact that I am a minor

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fervent nexus
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@echo kelp @harsh fjord I can’t post link or pic of the printable extras just looking for guidance

harsh fjord
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I have no idea what the extras are, so I can't help without additional information. Sorry!

echo kelp
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I'd first read through the adventure and then decide what makes sense to print to enhance your game.

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Assuming you're running it as the Dungeon Master

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If not... then let the Dungeon Master worry about it 😉

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That is solid advice

dark coyote
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# dark coyote No problem!

You might see that I'm not 18 yet if you check my profile I think at least, so you don't need to let me know that you gotta ask a parent

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Please also don't solicit or share personally identifying information on the server as that too is against server rules (exact age falls under that - unfortunately there are some folks who prey on minors so the less info they have about you the better)

dark coyote
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Ok

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Okay

manic mauve
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I'm lost

latent badge
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I feel that barbarian is a fun class with druid

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manic mauve
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Don't worry

arctic acorn
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???

arctic acorn
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If you are new to DnD you should check out the message I just replied to.

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Oh I got you now

dark coyote
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Is there any equipment or materials I need to start playing?

harsh fjord
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Dice, rules, adventures, and character sheets can all be gotten for free, legitimately. Just add friends.

dark coyote
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I have dice and a filled out character sheet, so where can I get rules and adventures?

harsh fjord
dark coyote
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Yeah I’m not a DM so I’ll look further into the rules.

wheat gate
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How do i get the warforged species in dnd beyond?

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I cant find it

arctic acorn
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Money.

cold roost
# wheat gate How do i get the warforged species in dnd beyond?

You have to buy one of the two Eberron sourcebooks on DnDB to have access to the character classes for that setting - I'd also reccommend grabbing yourself Xanathar's Guide to Everything - that gives a lot more species and class options, too, but does not contain Warforged

wheat gate
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Yeesh, had no idea making a character would cost so much 🫠

cold roost
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If your DM uses DnDB and has the sourcebook, you can join a campaign and create a character within that to create your character for it without paying for it

wheat gate
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Oh ok

austere pagoda
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Are there any quick campaigns to join, I want to play my first game.

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raw moss
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Hey guys nice to meet you all. I've played a couple campaigns when I knew a DM but don't talk to anyone from that old group anymore. I don't know anyone else into table top RPGs so I'm looking forward to being part of this community

echo peak
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hi guys! i made a character in roll20, it has now been finalized complete with backstory, but how do i download its character sheet (along side its backstory) to present it to a DM? i am now in the works of trying to join adventures in #looking-for-players, but i don't know how to download a character sheet

hearty escarp
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I don't think there is an official way to do this on roll20. The sheets there are intended to be used within the roll20 platform.

echo peak
hearty escarp
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Yep, DnD Beyond

mental ermine
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How do I play

echo peak
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anyone know how to re-edit the backstory of your character made in roll20? i'm trying to re-edit my character but it keeps just showing me the character sheet

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daring nebula
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Hey guys I'm completely new to D&D. I've already ordered a starter kit but I'm really trying to learn about lore. Gods, monsters etc.. where is the best place I can learn this stuff? Preferably books or handbooks I can order?

hearty escarp
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With D&D the question is inevitably: lore about what setting? Many of them have wikis when you can learn general information. The Forgotten Realms wiki for instance is quite extensive.

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For the broad strokes, the 2024 DMG has a lore glossary.

worn whale
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I think this is the spot to ask it, I’ve never played before and am familiarising myself with the rules before I play, if I have a Shortsword and a scimitar, can I attack with the Shortsword and use vex so I get advantage on my next attack and then use nick with my scimitar so that I still have my bonus action? Also is the bonus action worth the effort?

hearty escarp
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#dnd-rules would probably be the more 'correct', place, but for a short answer, yes, that works. You then still have your bonus action free to use for something else.

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For example, a fighter might then use that bonus action to use Second Wind.

shy flax
# daring nebula Hey guys I'm completely new to D&D. I've already ordered a starter kit but I'm r...

Backing what @hearty escarp said, D&D is ultimately something of a template. When it comes to lore, it depends on the setting, and each Dungeon Master uses the one they prefer. It could be a preexisting one, like the popular Forgotten Realms setting, or they may be using an entirely original one.

I know in 2025, the Forgotten Realms is going to get a lot of love with upcoming books, so it's not a bad setting to start with via the wiki if that's your cup of tea.

shy flax
buoyant lion
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Forgotten Realms gets a lot of love in general

shy flax
coarse flare
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hi eveyrone 🫰

daring nebula
wild onyx
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There's the Forgotten Realms wiki. I can't help with books, though.

elfin oar
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I've never played Dungeon & Dragons before, will someone help me to learn the basics please?

carmine scaffold
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hello

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hearty escarp
hidden osprey
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I found a session that I’m now in, thanks everyone!

alpine otter
frosty hound
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Any groups for new players to learn and play?

echo kelp
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Check the various posts in #looking-for-players and #looking-for-community
Most folks are fine with new to D&D players as long as they are putting in the effort to learn on their own instead of relying on everyon in the game to teach tem (they'll help but their game time is precious and you should respect that).

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urban arch
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Yeah, I'd like to learn as well and possibly play (I already have a character created + dice)

echo kelp
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Then if you're ready to find a group to play with, check out #find-a-game and read it carefully as it explains how to use our LFG channels.

sand belfry
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Hi

chilly briar
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did Boon of Dimensional Travel work with cantrip?

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also did Boon of Dimensional Travel work with spell that buff or nerf you?

hearty escarp
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It works with any spell that takes the Magic action to cast.

chilly briar
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can it work with magic that use bounos action

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or reaction

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or just action

hearty escarp
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Just action, since it specifies the Magic action.

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The only exception I can think of right now is a Thief that gets the ability to take the Magic action as a bonus action if it concerns a magic item.

chilly briar
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ok got it

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guys fun thing for eldrich knight here is
eldrich knight can use action surge for auto Misty Step without use action and Boon of Dimensional Travel give you teleport for action so use them together i thing you can go to space on first turn

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shy rain
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Hey Guys I'm trying to get back into D&D properly having played a one shot way back in 2021. I'm fortunate enough to have lined up a group of friends to play with and I'm currently trying to figure out how best to start our first campaign which I'm thinking will be the D&D Beyond intro campaign: Dragons of Stormwreck Isle. I'm thinking I should buy the book for that campaign. Currently debating if I need to get any more before we start playing or if I should wait and see if I like the game first or not.

timber compass
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hello!

waxen sundial
graceful osprey
waxen sundial
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How exactly does MYSTERY KEY work?? How to calculate that 5% chance?

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I think my Rogue at lvl 3 has beter chances to unlock lock without it?? 😄

edgy onyx
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You could roll a d20 and have it work on a roll of 20, basically any way to calculate a 5% / 1 in 20 chance agreed on ahead of time 😛

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waxen sundial
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i premake my calculations before games xD

shy rain
jagged sphinx
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Can I find people to play with on here?

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torn valley
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Hii

magic crow
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Hi!

torn valley
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Do you play online @magic crow

magic crow
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I play in person rn but I have played online before

torn valley
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I want to play in person but I’m gonna try online first

magic crow
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if you check out the #find-a-game it's pretty easy to find games

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Lfg stands for looking for game

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Can also stand for Local Friendly Game store

torn valley
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Cool thanks

waxen sundial
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How about this:
Chase is supposed to start the minute the players decide to escape and dash away, it is pretty much up to them when their escape starts, its why it even notes here. DMGp253
?

fleet karma
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hi, i am new to dnd, i want to play but idk where to begin, should i try playing with my friends or just finding random people? i also don't know how to play the game itself, no idea how i can start learning, please help me

torn valley
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In the exact same boat bro

runic crown
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Sup

torn valley
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Hi @runic crown

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Whats the highest level spell i could cast at level 1? The highest i can find is level 3 by using the drow feat. Is that the max is there a better way to get a level 3 spell?

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plucky ridge
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With no feats or homebrew, at level 1, the highest level spell you could cast would be level 1

next furnace
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Heyy, what's up?

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next furnace
dense hearth
verbal vessel
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Tis a warm welcome friend

next furnace
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I love this server already

dense hearth
ashen dove
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Indeed the greatest of warm welcomes

shadow lion
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So im struggling to find help from the links- qhat are character points? Like ik you put them into things like charisma- wisdom- intelligence- stuff like that- but idk what or how many to put in the boxes

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I suppose they are called saving throws? And skills

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This is confusing...

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😭

ashen dove
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I heard most dms when making a character sheet they usually use rolls to determine your wisdom or any other skills but! its up to the person who is making the character

shadow lion
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So like i just...randomly take a d20 and roll it?

ashen dove
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Yeah!

frozen onyx
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where is a good place to get started playing online

shadow lion
smoky adder
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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.

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I'm trying to find that myself but also adding that you should use youtube with most stuff or questions with D&D

ashen dove
shadow lion
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Do i do the same for the skills? Like abrobatics- animal handling- arcana-

shadow lion
ashen dove
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And Wisdom

smoky adder
shadow lion
ashen dove
shadow lion
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Do you know where i can find one? I usualy dont have luck finding videos on my own

smoky adder
shadow lion
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This takes more brain power then i thought 😭

smoky adder
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Just focus on the ability score to start.

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If you google Point Buy Calculator, there’s plenty of options that will help you there.

ashen dove
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D&D is usually like that but that's why there's youtube and knowledgeable people

shadow lion
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Alrighty

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Is ranger like an archer?

smoky adder
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They certainly can be.

ashen dove
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Ranger is a based character that focuses on nature and as well as that be an archer

shadow lion
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Ooo

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Ohhh ok

ashen dove
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I also recommend going a fighter class

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Its very nice on newcomers to D&D

shadow lion
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So uhh...if i have a 7 for strength- thats not on the point chart

short marsh
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That will govern you a negative modifier.
Read chapter 2 making a character

shadow lion
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Oh- my sheet looks alot diffirent

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Is that ok?

smoky adder
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A 7 isn’t possible unless you’re rolling for your ability scores instead.

shadow lion
smoky adder
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They all start at 8. I wouldn’t leave them all at 8.

shadow lion
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Ah-

smoky adder
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Have you chosen a class already?

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Because your class will change which abilities you’ll want to prioritize.

shadow lion
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Uhhh...

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Is class like...

smoky adder
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Ranger is one example.

shadow lion
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Ah ok

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Im actualy doing ranger

smoky adder
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?tag new ranger

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classRanger Ranger

Weave together martial prowess, nature magic, and survival skills
Far from bustling cities, amid the trees of trackless forests and across wide plains, Rangers keep their unending watch in the wilderness. Rangers learn to track their quarry as a predator does, moving stealthily through the wilds and hiding themselves in brush and rubble.

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abilityStrength Str. 12 abilityDexterity Dex. 15 abilityConstitution Con. 13 abilityIntelligence Int. 8 abilityWisdom Wis. 14 abilityCharisma Cha. 10

Likes: Survival
Complexity: Average
Starting HP: 10 + Con. modifier

shadow lion
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And i do know i wanna be more better in dexterity

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Ooo

smoky adder
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☝️ There’s a recommended ability score assignment there.

shadow lion
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Ill just...copy that onto my sheet

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Can i go up one more on dexterity?

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Make it 16? And lower a point on another one?

smoky adder
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15 is the highest you can get with Point Cost or Standard Array.

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But your background also provides a few increases here.

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So if you choose a background that lets you increase your Dex, you could get it to 16 that way.

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So you can increase all three of those by 1, or increase one by 2 and another by 1.

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In this case, I’d maybe do +2 Dex and +1 Con.

shadow lion
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I know i wanna make a ranger elf but im still chosing what kind of elf

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short marsh
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?tag new paladin

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classPaladin Paladin

Smite foes and shield allies with divine and martial might
Paladins are united by their oaths to stand against the forces of annihilation and corruption. Whether sworn before a god’s altar, in a sacred glade before nature spirits, or in a moment of desperation and grief with the dead as the only witnesses, a Paladin’s oath is a powerful bond. It is a source of power that turns a devout warrior into a blessed champion.

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

Likes: Defense
Complexity: Average
Starting HP: 10 + Con. modifier

smoky adder
shadow lion
smoky adder
short marsh
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You can always use d&d beyond to make a sheet if you have a physical sheet copy paste

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Wait are you using 2014 rules or 2024

smoky adder
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So you could do +2 Dex and +1 Con there, too.

shadow lion
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Whatever came in my kit-

smoky adder
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Which kit?

shadow lion
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I have an essentials kit and starter kit

tacit imp
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Hello!! I have a question: is art of DnD variants allowed in the arts and crafts section? Got a reminder and want to avoid that as much as possible

shadow lion
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Im using my essentials kit

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tacit imp
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Yeah, that doesn’t count as D&D for the purposes of this server.

shadow lion
short marsh
shadow lion
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Is that right?

tacit imp
shadow lion
smoky adder
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Yeah, the Essentials Kit uses older rules where that extra bonus comes from the race instead.

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If you want to use the newer background instead, you’d just ignore any bonuses from your race, if any.

shadow lion
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Alrighty

shadow lion
smoky adder
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If you’re sticking with the background bonus, yeah.

shadow lion
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Alrighty- so im good to write that down?-

smoky adder
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Go for it

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There should be two places to write numbers for each of those scores.

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A big box, and then usually a smaller circle underneath.

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I’d put these in the circle.

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So if you look at the row for 17, you’ll see a +3 on the right.

shadow lion
smoky adder
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You’d write the +3 in the box.

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And the 17 in the circle, yeah.

shadow lion
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Alright

shadow lion
smoky adder
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Yep

short marsh
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Yep

shadow lion
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I did it!

smoky adder
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Nice!

shadow lion
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Ok now for the skills and saving throws

smoky adder
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So if you check the Ranger rules, you’ll see a Proficiencies section, which says this:

Saving Throws: Strength, Dexterity
Skills: Choose three from Animal Handling, Athletics, Insight, Investigation, Nature, Perception, Stealth, and Survival
https://www.dndbeyond.com/classes/5-ranger#ClassFeatures

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So next to each skill and saving throw, you should see another little circle.

shadow lion
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I see very small circles

smoky adder
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Go ahead and fill in the circles next to your strength and dexterity saving throws, and any three of the skills listed there.

shadow lion
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Like what woukd be on a test almost

smoky adder
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Yep! Fill them in just like you would for a test.

shadow lion
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Alrighty i did dex and str

shadow lion
smoky adder
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Choose three of the ones there.

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You get two more from your background, too.

Skill Proficiencies: Sleight of Hand and Stealth

shadow lion
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Oh- so the 2 extras can be what i want? Or no

smoky adder
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The two from your background are Sleight of Hand and Stealth.

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And then you can choose three from Animal Handling, Athletics, Insight, Investigation, Nature, Perception, and Survival.

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For a total of five.

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You might want to check your race, too, and see if it gives you any additional proficiencies.

shadow lion
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Ohh ok

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No acro for me 😔

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Ok! I chose survival, investigation, and athletics

smoky adder
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So now, next to each saving throw and skill, you’ll also see a blank line.

shadow lion
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I do i do

smoky adder
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Each of the skills should have any ability listed next to it as well.

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For the ones where you didn’t fill in that circle, you’re going to want to write the modifier for that ability.

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Acrobatics, for example, should say Dex, so you’d write your Dex mod: +3.

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In the ones where you did fill in the circle, you’ll want to add your Proficiency Bonus as well, which for a level 1 character is +2.

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Stealth, for example, also says Dex but should have the circle filled in, so you’d write a total of +5.

shadow lion
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Ohhh ok so i just put the modifyer for what category its ok? Like acro is dex so id do ofc +3 for that and animal handling is wisdom which is 10 so id do +0 for that?

smoky adder
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Yep!

shadow lion
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Alrighty and for the ones i did fill in

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Thats a little confusing

smoky adder
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Same thing, but add another +2.

shadow lion
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Oh? So +2 for all of them or

smoky adder
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So Stealth is your +3 Dex and your +2 proficiency bonus for a total of +5.

shadow lion
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So for str i have +1 and lets say althetics i would do +1 and add two?

smoky adder
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Same for Sleight of Hand.

shadow lion
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Ah ok

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Do i do the same for saving throws and skills?

smoky adder
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Yeah

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So your Str save is that same +3, and Dex is +5.

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Since you’re also proficient in those.

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And your Wis save is the +0, since you’re not proficient.

shadow lion
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Yea so writing it down should it just be the normal +2?

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Ok ok wait