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crude musk
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It's a place to tell tales of your D&D games

glass plank
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I'm still looking for a table šŸ˜­

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fresh fable
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It can take a while

carmine shuttle
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Y'know, iamrazorwing really ought to post a link to it separately so's we can get one of the mods to pin it. it's that useful, and would save them getting pinged all the time.

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(at least, IMO)

harsh fjord
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I don't think non-mod messages get pinned, but I sincerely appreciate the sentiment! dndApprove

foggy saffron
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alternative, they make their own similar bot-command for the server and pay razorwing royalties every time it gets used dndLol

echo kelp
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So this is a bit off-topic but one reason why iamrazorwing's list hasn't been pinned (even though it's a great resource) it is that we (meaning D&D/WoTC) don't want it to be misinterpreted as being officially approved or provided by WoTC/D&D.

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And now back to D&D newcomer questions!

foggy saffron
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"i'm John Watsee and i approve of this message"

carmine shuttle
shy flax
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Welcome! If you've any questions, feel free to ask.

echo peak
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Hello!
during roleplay gaming sessions, if im in a bar, how do i go on about stealing a bottle?
do i ask my DM if i can steal the bottle and roll a sleight of hand? if it is sucessful can i break that bottle, hide in inside my inventory and use it during combat to throw into enemy eyes and try to blind them?

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is that too imaginative?

main fulcrum
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Step 1 is definitely ask your DM if you can steal the bottle.

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They'll then tell you if it's possible/any checks that may be involved

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For the latter, it'll also depend on your DM and how strictly they stick to rules as written

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For example, at my table, it would probably be a sleight of hand check to steal the bottle but it would have zero combat uses

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Player: "My character would like to do <action>"
DM: <thinks about what rules would apply for the context> "Okay give me a <check to see if character can do thing>"
Players: <rolls appropriate check> "I rolled a <number>"
DM: "Okay - your character <succeeds/fails>."

DM then narrates how the scene has changed by the player characters actions, etc.

echo peak
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ohh so i can't necessarily just steal things and use it for combat?

echo kelp
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You can - but the DM decides if it's possible and what dice rolls (if any) are necessary to do that

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You play a character but the character can't just automatically do whatever they want without buy-in from the DM and the rest of the players.

fresh fable
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I want to throw a broken bottle at the orc

Ok so thatā€™s an improvised weapon so your action will be

Ok roll a d20 and add str/dex

1d4 damage if you hit

carmine shuttle
echo peak
harsh fjord
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Aiming for specific parts of the anatomy isn't covered by the rules, and anything not covered by the rules is generally "Ask your DM" territory.

echo peak
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okay noted on that thanks guys!

lofty roost
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In 5e, it's rare you go for a specific body part, because that'd require homebrewing mechanics for specific body parts which will become a whole thing

echo peak
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is there any other websites besides this discord group, i can try to look for campaigns? i really want to play but i keep not being able to join, i think it's because im new.

carmine shuttle
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However, some/most GMs will allow you to narrate what the hit/miss looks like, provided there aren't any extra mechanical implications of what get said.

lofty roost
harsh fjord
echo peak
echo peak
lofty roost
low scroll
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As a general rule, though; always have a solid grasp of basics c:

humble sable
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i watched a video where they let a new player play and all they told him was to imagine what he wanted to do and let the dm do all the mechanical stuff, and he had the most creative ideas out of the whole group

main fulcrum
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In my experience, many DMs love interesting solutions that still have some grounding in the actual mechanics

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Some groups lean more towards do anything than others, but I think it's a mistake to go in expecting that. D&D is more 'do anything you want (that the DM allows)'

humble sable
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it was more so ā€˜imagine your character doing thisā€™ so they still stayed to physical limitations and common sense

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they always asked the dm if they could do it after

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since they didnt know what to roll anyway itā€™s not like he just tried to do it without his permission lmao

low scroll
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Example:

  • Paladin trying to do parkour over a dragon to lariat it into the wall and save Narnia; even with a Nat 20, this is not going to work worth a damn 'cause it isn't within the realm of acceptable suspended disbelief

in contrast:

  • A rogue using a voice box to pull guards away from guarding doorways; not intended to be used this way, but very much a creative use of existing mechanics
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drastic contrast, yes, I know, I haven't had my coffee yet

humble sable
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thatā€™s why they were so creative, they didnt restrict themselves

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they did get told no a couple times but it really helped the experience

wild onyx
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Knowing what the rules and mechanics of the game are and getting creative to trigger them is totally valid.

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short marsh
humble sable
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short marsh
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But it ranges to dm to dm

humble sable
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u just gotta set the expectation before the game starts, thatā€™s all

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humble sable
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at most itā€™s a house rule

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20ā€™s are only critical hits

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echo peak
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Where do i report someone here who DMs me just to mock my opinion for being new? very strange to do that

next plinth
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But New people lern nat 20=krit=good so nat20 spezial so its pretty logical that thid happens

humble sable
short marsh
main fulcrum
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Note that they generally can't do much about things that happen off server

short marsh
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You donā€™t insult new players anyways

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Nat20 is always good on attack rolls that is true (nat 20= landing on 20 on a d20)

echo kelp
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Report the harassing private messages to Discord (long-press/right click message and select Report Message)

main fulcrum
echo kelp
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But private messages is something only Discord can moderate

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Please keep off server drama off server (or in moderation support private threads)

echo peak
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Noted! ill go to the moderator support to ensure that his person can't harass any newbies like that again

humble sable
honest estuary
# harsh fjord I have a whole guide linked in my bio.

THANK YOU!!!! I played back in the early 1980's and again in the Early 1990's. I was recently reinvited via a Discord Server running Avrae. I know others that just don't know where an how to start. If you don't mind, I will share your Google Document.

harsh fjord
sleek barn
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Hi I'm new with dnd but I really love it and I'm made a character but I was wondering if there were limits to the species šŸ¤”

Mu character is part moth and has a whole little backstory around it and I'm worries I can't use her for dnd poke_2

honest estuary
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sleek barn
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O tywooowiggle I was wondering bc she has different ears than humans and elves d_11

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She is very much like an elf thoAki14

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feral ice
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Hey, I know this has probably been asked and answered a lot of times already, but I am really interested, but also quite overwhelmed with information! There is so much to learn and I was wondering where I should start?

exotic remnantBOT
harsh fjord
# feral ice Hey, I know this has probably been asked and answered a lot of times already, bu...

The bot post above has some good options. To break it down further:

  • 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.
feral ice
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Thank you so much!! :')

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harsh fjord
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But if you go on these Plattforms your going to get pro champsigns

lofty roost
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I disagree vividly, because watching or listening to a campaign can help you get inspiration for how to be a good player or dm, and can help you more firmly grasp how the rules actually translate into really playing DnD.

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I don't think watching DnD will set unrealistic expectations, because you and your group should have the maturity to understand that your first game probably won't be as good as watching people who've been playing for years.

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lofty roost
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That's their fault and not the fault of DnD content creators. That also doesn't answer my previous argument at all.

wheat crystal
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I think that is overgeneralizing to say watching campaigns leads to unrealistic expectations. Not all streamed, podcasted, or similarly televised campaigns are "professional" Perhaps the most popular ones like Critical Role or Dimension 20, yes, but I doubt that holds true for the wide majority.

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sick ferry
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Hey there dndCheers

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Hey

sick ferry
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How are you? I'm looking for people to talk to via DM about DnD and characters or about having a campaign

unkempt eagle
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I am absolutely brand new, have never played d&d before but have been interested in The concept for years!
My schedule is very full so I'm not expecting anyone to work around me, but if your playtimes fit into my schedule I would love to check it out and see if I'm a good fit!

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

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sick ferry
unkempt eagle
pallid estuary
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Hi! Can someone help me with more of the rules ik character sheets etc and Ik how magic works just I need help with spells etc

harsh fjord
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If you ask specific questions, folks can answer as they're able!

lofty roost
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Such a general question is better answered by reading the rules

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oak grove
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Hey there šŸ‘‹ it's me again! I teased this before, but I'm in the process of creating my Bard Tiefling. I had trouble deciding on the right background (Noble or Sage), so I revisited the old ideas, removed the complicated parts, and chose what I found more exciting. Unfortunately, I can't decide between the two. What do you recommend? Any feedback? And what would you personally find more exciting?

  1. A fallen Noble who once belonged to the aristocracy. Due to false accusations that were staged, he is branded a traitor and must go into hiding and assume a new identity. On his journey, he is wanted/hunted while deciding whether to seek revenge or accept a life as a wandering musician and forget his past.

  2. A scholar/sage who works as a librarian. His magical abilities and spells come from books and writings of all kinds that he has found. The bard, who loves ancient texts and searches for lost knowledge, does so to unravel hidden secrets. Along the way, he uncovers mysterious codices containing a powerful spell. Because it involves secret information, he gets entangled in something dangerous.

oak grove
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oak grove
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Yayy I did it šŸ™ŒšŸ„¹

sleek ridge
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Whats the six stats agian I haven't played dnd in a while

echo kelp
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?tag new abilities

exotic remnantBOT
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Abilities

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

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

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

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

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

echo kelp
sleek ridge
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Ok how shall I post it

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I have a picture but I can't post it here

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In a dnd server I was in we gave a pic of the character

echo kelp
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Use a reputable file sharing service (Google Drive or some such) and share a link (make sure to describe what the link is and what folks will see if they click it when sharing here).

errant cypress
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I have a fair understanding of how dnd works, but Iā€™ve never been part of a campaign. Is this server a place Iā€™d be able to start/join a campaign with other people?

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deft sigil
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we don't host games here but we help connect folks with the Looking for channels mentioned above

arctic acorn
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Correct. This is where you learn how to play.

hasty oxide
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Good day friends

arctic acorn
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Hello. I recommend looking at the pinned messages.

toxic jasper
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Hello! I came here to ask question about can be DM also a player or not, well I mean that I never heard about campaign where DM's character was not just NPC for quest or antagonist, but a part of the group.

deft sigil
# toxic jasper Hello! I came here to ask question about can be DM also a player or not, well I ...

so those are called DMPCs and generally, that practice is very frowned upon as so very few people can do it well. The DM already has enough on their plate running every enemy and NPC and environment, that taking the role of one of the heroes kind of dulls the shine for everyone else.

Afterall, the DM knows all the challenges and secrets.. they already talk like most of the time.. giving them a PC role as well is usually not a helpful thing

toxic jasper
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thank you for answer!

arctic acorn
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It can be done well though. And I feel like many people have succeeded in making their DMPC likeable. But like with a cake too much of one thing or too little of another thing can ruin it.

low scroll
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It generally requires two things; 1. for them to fit with the party's tastes and 2. for them to not hog the spotlight from the players

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Giving the low-level party a plot-relavent NPC who travels with them a healer if they don't have one is, generally, a nice idea, for example

short marsh
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Yar

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One of the things you can do is communicate ask if the players want a character you are playing as to help. But use the sidekick mechanics aka one lv below the party. They canā€™t be involved in the politics. You follow them not the other way around

low scroll
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ā¬†ļø

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All of that. The DMPCs cannot take the leadership or plot-driving role. In doing so, it undermines the party

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supple notch
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hello peoples, my first session as a DM is tomorrow. I believe studied the ancient texts (core rules) and pondered my orb (YouTube videos) long enough to understand mostly what to do, but I still wanted to kinda ask if there are any tips thst I should keep in mind for a first timer?

magic crow
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IMO having fun is most important. dont stress and dont be afraid to get silly.

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everything u need to tell the story is in your and your players' brains

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"Can i go to the great library and find information about this?"
"Yes, you find that Xanthor the Great has written a whole treatise on how holy water can stop the beast."
or
"No, this town is too small to have a great library, but [NPC] might know something about it. or you can go to [city] and use their library"

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if players suggest something, it's usually bc they want to see it happen. let them have it most of the time. might give you cool ideas to where the story should go
but also with stuff like murdering other players or npcs it's important to be able to say no bc at that point they're ruining the game for others

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just keep a good vibe and everything else will fall into place

vernal wraith
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Hi, I'm a new DM. Looking for cool one-shots or short-ish campaign settings! I have a hard time creating stuff from scratch, so I'm trying to start with premade/published stuff and go from there... Anyone can recommend any material?

magic crow
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theres all kinds of genres, im running an 80s high school game rn

vernal wraith
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My friends had this idea of trying some 80s-Cyberpunk stuff, but I wanted to try some classic fantasy first!

magic crow
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nice

vernal wraith
magic crow
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most campaign books can work as oneshots
if u start with the first dungeon of like Mines of Phandelver or something it can work really well
theres also a mystery campaign called Mysteries of Candlekeep that has like a series of mysteries that can be run as oneshots

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also cant go wrong with "you are in a tavern and suddenly [creature] invades the town."

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magic crow
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tales from the yawning portal is cool af because it's a bunch of remastered old D&D modules from 1979-2000

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which is kind of a pain sometimes but so cool

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if u wanna run a gary gygax original

short marsh
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Donā€™t run tomb of horrors as a new dm as you need to navigate allot to make it work

magic crow
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tomb of horrors SUX

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its fun but its like the kind of fun where youre like "man im glad i did that even tho it sucked"

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the urge to turn my campaign into a curse of strahd run is so strong

odd ivy
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Is the 2024 dnd player book the best one to buy for a completely new player?

magic crow
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i havent read it yet

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2014 is pretty tried and true classic 5e

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but ive heard good things about 2024

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i feel like most ppl are still running 2014 5e but i could be wrong

odd ivy
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I am currently getting started and learning, first step is the player handbook.

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How does a 11 year old book differ from something made in 2024?

magic crow
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i really dont know what changes theyve made

odd ivy
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Or, I should ask why the preference?

magic crow
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just bc of time

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like theres been more time for people to learn 2014 5e

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i think theyre still the same at base

short marsh
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2024 is mostly a patch the free basic rules are there for bolth 2024 and2014

magic crow
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oh sweet

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didnt they change monks

odd ivy
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Is there a place in this discord to find maybe a check list of essential items to purchase to get started?

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I downloaded dnd beyond, but have heard mixed things about the app.

magic crow
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i dont know of one but i think you would be good with just the players handbook and maybe some youtube videos

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DND really boils down to "i want to do this thing." 'ok, roll the dice.'

main fulcrum
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I usually recommend starting with the free rules until you see what you like

odd ivy
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I am unsure if I will like the game or not, but I am interested

magic crow
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check this out

short marsh
magic crow
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formatted kind of poorly tbh

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the link i mean

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bro looking at this i just realized i still dont understand feats

magic crow
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idk if they still do

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here it is

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online dnd demo

vernal wraith
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Thanks for the recommendations!

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In this subject, any thoughts on Keep on the Borderlands, for a new group?

crude musk
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From Quests from the Infinite Staircase? I'd say it's not ideal as it's a very atypical module designed more for people familiar with D&D and want their expectations subverted. That or players who are familiar with the original adventure

deep rose
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Hi guys

heavy current
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yo

summer finch
# odd ivy I downloaded dnd beyond, but have heard mixed things about the app.

i still can not figure out how to use it. i dont know anyone that dm's or even plays dnd. so ive kind of given up on trying to figure out how to actually play using the app. so i downloaded neverwinter nights 2: enhanced edition. its got a ton of expansion packs and modules you can get for it. it should be plenty there to get my dnd fix...

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i just wish i hadnt bought an adventure pack and the dm level subscription, before i found nwn2. ive never been able to play d&d with real people. ive asked everyone i meet for the last 30 years. no one plays. :/

odd ivy
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Do you play online with others? Or do you mean in person you have not met anyone?

wild onyx
exotic remnantBOT
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summer finch
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@odd ivy both. never was able to play dnd with anyone online or in person.

odd ivy
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I hope to find people online. It is why I joined this dnd group. If not, I have at least 3 people that I can visit that are 40 miles away

summer finch
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@wild onyx yea i have crap luck i tried that. no luck. but also, i dont even understand what the beyond app even does :/ besides let me roll characters.

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its all very confusing. im starting to see beyond is not even a game

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or a game portal

wild onyx
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Beyond looks after your character sheet. When you join a game it'll help roll your dice and relay the results to your group.

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You can also look for games other places, like Roll20, the D&D Beyond forums or LFG on Reddit.

summer finch
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it would be fun to try a freal game. graphical and physical keyboard interface is restricting.

wild onyx
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Game and hobby stores, libraries and school groups might help there.

sacred otter
dull kindle
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Personally I wish there's an app that tracks existing actions/logs of a DnD game

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I'd prefer not having to take notes but it seems like that's impossible

digital patio
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Dnd Beyond keeps track of what players roll... But I'm starting to think that's not what you meant.

Have you considered some sort of voice recorder, with the verbal permission of your party of course

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Depending on where you are, it could be illegal to record people's voice without their informed consent

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It's good to have permission anyway because it is rude otherwise.

toxic jasper
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hello again! So, how to fill character's sheet if I already have idea for character, I can write race or class or all things from above, but all other things a llitle bit more hard for me

digital patio
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On paper or digitally?

sick ferry
dull kindle
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Voice recorders could be a way, I was thinking in terms of tracking things during a session

digital patio
toxic jasper
dull kindle
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Like 10 mins ago we'd came across an important NPC which provides context of what will happen later on, so something that tracks that automatically for us like chat logs in a way

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sick ferry
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sick ferry
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I made them in irl in the classic way

digital patio
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Alright, so if I remember correctly... And if they didn't change the format of paper character sheets, you pretty much write the name of your Character's name, Class, and Background at the top.

Any feature describe by these sources you write down in the feature slot and where such ability comes from and what it does.

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Pretty much, any way you know what the abilities do and where they come from. Pretty much like a cheat sheet if anyone was gonna question what you can do and why

toxic jasper
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What about things like strength, intelligence etc

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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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dull kindle
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(Dunno if this falls under piracy cuz I'm not looking to pirate things)

digital patio
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Digital is also tended to be preferred during online games so players and DM can just click a link and see all your stuff.

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I'm gonna assume that is, as you're working around paying to obtain content

dull kindle
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Ah right that makes sense

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Whoopsie

sick ferry
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Sorry to seem ignorant with this question, but it's one I've had for a while. Are there established rules in DnD or are they imposed by the DM during the campaign?

drowsy spoke
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On here, what is thw preferred (or at least most popular) program to use for online character sheets?

digital patio
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No issue, you are in a newbie chat.

sick ferry
digital patio
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Okay, DND Beyond and Roll20

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drowsy spoke
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Thanks!

sick ferry
digital patio
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It is good practice in making characters, thinking of backstories and the like.

You could always rewrite preexisting character to fit campaigns, it's often what I do.

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I have multiple version of my fire Genasi who often swings between Paladin and Fighter when the session calls for it.

sick ferry
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I've already made a character for each class just out of boredom in my free time, although it seems more like I create a new sin with each one I create. Just out of curiosity, is it normal for a level 1 character to have 19 AC? I basically tried to make a living wall.

digital patio
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How did you get to 19?

sick ferry
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Turtle race + really heave armor + Cons stat

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To be more specific, a turtle that is already made of metal with an armor that is made of metal on top.

timid locust
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The Tortle's base shell AC does not benefit from Heavy Armor or Constitution

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As mentioned above, it is highly, highly recommended you read the rules of the game before trying to create characters in the game's framework

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sick ferry
timid locust
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Thankfully, the rules are free, listed above

sick ferry
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I will check it, thx

timid locust
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The Tortle's base AC is 17

sick ferry
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Oh, one more

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But can't I add more being of the Tortle race?

timid locust
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But because it's an AC calculation, it doesn't benefit from attribute bonuses or armor bonuses

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The only non-magic item that can increase a Tortle's AC is a shield

sick ferry
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Huh, I was misguided then. I asked a dude for help who told me he knew about DnD for calculating max hp and AC.

sick ferry
digital patio
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Yea, AC is calculated with Dex not CON

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And that's if Dex can be applied

timid locust
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Backstories shouldn't affect mechanical abilities that the character has. It's considered one of the core faux pas of making a DnD character

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That is to say, you can't give your character teleportation abilities just because their backstory said they got teleportation abilities, for example

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All a character's abilities at creation are granted to them from their species, feats, and class

sick ferry
digital patio
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Your armor dosent benefit from Dex

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timid locust
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In this particular case, we fall back on the exact wording from the Tortle Shell in the rules:

Your shell provides you a base AC of 17 (your Dexterity modifier doesn't affect this number).

digital patio
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Yea, why you kinda have to read the features and what they do. Along with the conditions for what it does.

Reading is veryyyy important

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As it can be case to case as to what does and dosent effect your abilities.

For example, mage armor doesn't work if you're wearing armor

sick ferry
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It's a shame anyway

vernal swan
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Is unseen attack only one attack?

timid locust
sick ferry
vernal swan
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Disappearing into sa fog cloud

timid locust
timid locust
vernal swan
sick ferry
timid locust
toxic jasper
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Oh! I have another question, I heard on YouTube about dusty skeleton, but can't find it on other services

timid locust
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Is it supposed to be a monster? A player species option?

toxic jasper
timid locust
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Yeah, it's nothing that I've ever heard of. It's probably either from a third party homebrew book, or made up entirely by whoever was talking about it.

toxic jasper
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Also in this video was flaming skeleton,burning bones,decrepit skeleton, warrior skeleton,giant skeleton,bone golem and crystal skeleton, all of them homebrew too?

timid locust
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Some of those things are official, such as Flaming Skeleton, but other names like "Burning Bones" aren't familiar to me at all

toxic jasper
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Ok, thank you!

main fulcrum
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With things like YouTube you have to take some of what they say with a grain of salt/check to see what sources they're actually taking about. In case it's total homebrew, third party content or something else

drifting marlin
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Anyone have a group over discord available to join? Iā€™m pretty new and trynna get into it

exotic remnantBOT
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livid basin
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hello im new to dnd and was looking for groups to play with. currently have tabletop sim

upper yarrow
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I wanna learn how to play always been interested but was never able to play

sacred otter
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as for character creation you can go on dndbeyond and do either a standard build or a quick build

candid zinc
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iā€™m looking for a campaign i can join in pretty new

sacred otter
blazing nacelle
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Ok,so ive got a question that keep itching me rn

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can you make a pc using enemie races?

sacred otter
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yes

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there is bound to be a source for it

blazing nacelle
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and how would i build it around it?

toxic jasper
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hello! i with another question!( Holly Molly it my most questinable day) so... what races exist in DND? if you can please send something like a list about all races and maybe classes, i saw some but there was not all races

sacred otter
blazing nacelle
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i just wanna know how it would work,i'm not really trying to make one...yet

sacred otter
sacred otter
blazing nacelle
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...oh

toxic jasper
blazing nacelle
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if the dm allows it right?

sacred otter
sacred otter
blazing nacelle
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thats what i thought

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but would it be considered homebrew?

drowsy spoke
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In the campaign I'm currently playing, we have a few players that are monsters, basically it's the same as how you would create any character. However, like @sacred otter said, you would use the traits the enemies have
And ask your DM too if you can play an enemy and they'll probably offer guidance too for creating your character

blazing nacelle
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alr

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thanks

pallid estuary
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Hiii

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Feend

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Frend:3

wheat crystal
# blazing nacelle but would it be considered homebrew?

The goblin species presented in MMPM is an official species. Of course, there are differences from the goblin statblock presented in the monster manual, but thatā€™s just because ones designed to be a fightable monster and the other a PC option

lavish coyote
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Hi everyone

pallid estuary
lavish coyote
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and I'd like a casual game

exotic remnantBOT
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toxic jasper
plucky ridge
toxic jasper
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phew, I started to think that all details in me characters was actually different homebrews,thank you for answer!

drowsy spoke
toxic jasper
drowsy spoke
tardy compass
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Hello I'm new to DND never played before I'm looking to play in DND beyond how to start

exotic remnantBOT
toxic jasper
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I have another question! maybe a little bit strange, so... um I'l better tell with example, so intelligence at what amount of points with it the character is genius, smart,normal,silly and stupid? like (20-17 is genius! and 0-5 is dumb) or something like this

short marsh
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toxic jasper
toxic jasper
low scroll
# toxic jasper ok! thank you!

10 is perfectly average and typical for whatever your race is, and every even number after it is your boost point, so 12, 14, 16, etc

drowsy spoke
flat silo
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What are the most important rules to learn as a new DM? (Next bit is copy pasted because I put it in the wrong chanel) I'm a new DM(idk if I can call myself a dm yet since I haven't actually dmed a game yet ) what rules should I learn first before I DM for the first time, I know the very very basics from starting the tutorial of bg3, many podcasts and playing a oneshot but I'm not sure how to keep track of rolls or combat does anyone know where I should start ? I'd consider myself okay at characters, voices and descriptions but I can't keep track of stats for the life of me!(End of the thing I copy pasted) Also I gave myself a week to do this because I've been putting of learning the rules for way too long! I skimmed through part of the free rules thing but I can't pay attention to a lot of text at once or I get a headache lol.(Edit I forgot I can get text to speech to read it to me it's actually pretty useful but id still like advice lol)

short marsh
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Depends on how your playing:
if online have a platform and everyone must use it to track rolls.

Mainly character creation,
How to use monsters,
Cr and how they work
Combat

flat silo
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Tysm!!

misty lodge
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can someone explain to me how attacks of opportunity work? i know how they are in PF1E but not 5e

short grail
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I think I understand why ppl dont like this community

short grail
lapis vapor
# misty lodge can someone explain to me how attacks of opportunity work? i know how they are i...

For reference: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/free-rules/rules-glossary#OpportunityAttacks

You can make an Opportunity Attack when a creature that you can see leaves your reach using its action, its Bonus Action, its Reaction, or one of its speeds. To make the Opportunity Attack, take a Reaction to make one melee attack with a weapon or an Unarmed Strike against the provoking creature. The attack occurs right before the creature leaves your reach.

So weapons have reach, most melee weapons are 5 feet but some are 10. If the target qualifies for the crtieria (you can see them, they do one of the things) the creature can make the attack as written above.

misty lodge
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what about a wyvern that has reach with its tail but not its bite

lapis vapor
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A wyvern has reach with both attacks, as written in the statblock next to the attack

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If the creature is within either of those ranges, they can make the opportunity attack with the corresponding attack

misty lodge
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it has 5ft reach on bite

lapis vapor
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And 10 on the tail

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So if the target is within 10 feet and tries to move away, it can make the OA with the tail but not the bite

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If it's within 5, they can make the OA with either

toxic jasper
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hello again! so does a cloak count as leather armor?

low scroll
placid oxide
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Oh this is the newcomer place

toxic jasper
low scroll
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Fabric, leather, fur, etc

short grail
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Can someone explain a good vs a bad dm?

low scroll
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A bad DM actively wants to kill the party for fun. A good DM actively engages with players as an equal part of the story

toxic jasper
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short grail
short grail
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copper frigate
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If youā€™re feeling unheard by your dm, you should address that with them directly.

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arctic acorn
short grail
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copper frigate
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I think that was one possible answer. Doesnā€™t make it a bad answer.

arctic acorn
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Also cloaks are an accessory. Unless your cloak is magical you don't gain anything from it.

low scroll
lapis vapor
short grail
low scroll
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That, personally, wouldn't sit right with me if a DM isn't communicating

short grail
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They told me only hand book races that's about it

arctic acorn
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What kind of elf did you choose?

short grail
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I haven't ever done dnd before and the last 24 hours ain't been good I'm ngl

short grail
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Noble cleric

lapis vapor
short grail
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She was germapohic

arctic acorn
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Finding a good group is a challenge. It might take you months to find a solid group.

lapis vapor
arctic acorn
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Some people are enigmas. Some people will kick you from servers or leave servers without any elaboration.

lapis vapor
arctic acorn
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I have heard many people compare DnD with dating and I have to agree that this comparison is accurate.

low scroll
lapis vapor
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Add in the fact that you were new, they probably felt better to just move on.

short grail
# lapis vapor If you could be more specific about what they said we can better answer you

Ok so first I made a goblin who was a follow of Kord the god of battle and they said no goblins and no gods so I remade them into a human farmer cursed with lycanthropy (were-bear) then they told me no lycanthropy so made the generic elf healer character but I made her snobby stuck up and a germaphobe at first it was fine til she said she can't be snobby or stuck up but my friend gunshow was gonna make a character the exact opposite of my elf and then she said the back story didn't fit as there where no kingdoms so I changed it and adjusted it to her story but she still didn't accept it then argued with me about by elf being narcissistic but I didn't wanna change that because my friend was making a druid who is the opposite of my elf

short grail
arctic acorn
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Goblins are not a race that is in the handbook. And lycanthropy is something that many DMs refuse to let you have.

low scroll
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Right, but looking at the issues with the High Elf... Why block personality traits? O_o seems bizzare

lapis vapor
# short grail Ok so first I made a goblin who was a follow of Kord the god of battle and they ...

she said she can't be snobby or stuck up... she still didn't accept it then argued with me about by elf being narcissistic
So here is where I'd draw the line on the DM side. The DM shouldn't really have a say about your PC's personality unless it goes against the social contract of the game (i.e an adventurer that doesn't want to adventure, or a criminal who does nothing but murder everyone, etc.)
then she said the back story didn't fit as there where no kingdoms so I changed it
Not sure what the kingdoms stuff was about but if you didn't really pay attention to the setting that could also be another flag against you.

short grail
arctic acorn
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As someone who has played obnoxious characters I have seen people take issue with the idea of characters being annoying.

low scroll
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Depends if the DM was already clear beforehand about the setting, tbf. A DM definitely shouldn't be picking at personality traits they might personally dislike. Especially since such characters can have something called 'development' and stop being annoying jerks

short grail
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Thing is she was kind and generous upfront but behind door she was like a basic rich person

arctic acorn
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But maybe that's because you can do obnoxious right and you can also do them wrong.

short grail
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How I was gonna do it was like she would heal people but didn't like touching or being near them because she's a germaphobe she wouldn't actually kill anyone but would hurt others if needed

arctic acorn
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If a character is very difficult they can become an obstacle to the party. Anyway I was just adding to my previous post. I was responding to your last post.

short marsh
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WHen looking at a lfg post ask whats ok and whats not, Example: PHB races only are races only form the player handbook, Human, Elf,Drgaonborn, Dwarf, halfing,tiefling

arctic acorn
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An obnoxious character doesn't have to murder or physically hurt their allies in order to be an obstacle. Anyway we are getting off topic.

copper frigate
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Yeah Iā€™d maybe just chill with all the character and backstory stuff next time and just be like a vanilla fighter dude. Like, just be a chill player and try like 10 dms to find the one who wants to run a more elaborate thing.

arctic acorn
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I don't recommend that.

short grail
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Literally when I made my goblin her whole thing was me am toft will you fight Toft Toft will win etc

arctic acorn
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I encourage you to make a detailed backstory if that's what you want to do. Plenty of groups will welcome a detailed character.

short grail
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No backstory or anything just follower of kord

copper frigate
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I donā€™t know what kord or toft are.

short grail
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Kord is the god of battle strenth and wars

lapis vapor
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@short grail I can definitely see both sides here. If the DM told you about their setting and content preferences, and you made several characters against those preferences, that can be seen as a negative. Add on to that your lack of experience, and I can see that adding up. However, forcing you to change your character because they didn't like their personality seems to be the DM overstepping their bounds, IMHO.

I would chalk it up to miscommunication and misaligned preferences. Should the DM have kicked you? As a new player, probably not. Did you learn some valuable lessons for going forward? I would like to think so.

arctic acorn
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There are also groups who welcome people who prefer players who don't invest too much time in their character' backstories. You just have to find the right group for you.

short grail
lapis vapor
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Also another thing you need to keep in mind, assuming this is an online game, is that DMs have the privilege of having literally hundreds and thousands of players to choose from. That means they can afford to be picky. As others have mentioned, finding the right fit can be a long process, but fulfilling once you find the right group.

lapis vapor
arctic acorn
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Schmo has been giving very good advice.

short marsh
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Ye

short grail
lapis vapor
short grail
short marsh
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Also a good chance Kord doesnt exist in this world. Again you need to ask, whats ok, whats not ok ext.

short grail
arctic acorn
short marsh
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For example: Im running a Lost Minds of Phandelver game, and I dont allow GOblins, Or Full orks due to then being heavly feutured in the game as enemys. And itll be hard to trust a good goblin and it can come close to singling them out

short marsh
short grail
arctic acorn
lapis vapor
short grail
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But I think Kord is just a god in general of dnd?

short marsh
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If this is a homebrew setting then they have thier own gods or diety or none what so ever

lapis vapor
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When I write it I mean humble

copper frigate
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Some settings have no gods

short marsh
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Doesnt mater if its a homebrew world

lapis vapor
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There are many settings, and each setting has its own pantheons, and its own history and lore

short grail
copper frigate
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Like literally in some settings all the gods are dead.

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Yeah Wikis can be wrong.

short marsh
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Every dm is different if they running thier own setting they will have thier own gods.

short grail
lapis vapor
arctic acorn
lapis vapor
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But every setting is different, even established settings can be completely different than what is within "official" lore

short grail
lapis vapor
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The DM is the creator of the world and can change literally anything they like

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So even an established setting like Greyhawk might be missing "official" gods if the DM chooses to do so or whatever. Always ask your DM about their setting and what fits/doesn't fit

arctic acorn
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In fact some DMs might completely alter the lore of official creatures such as elves and vampires if they feel like it.

short grail
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So dms have freedom to do what ever but we don't?

lapis vapor
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You have freedom to control your character, but generally no, the player does not get to define things on a world-building level

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You can always come to the dark side, though šŸ˜„

short grail
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Hmm ok

short grail
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:0

lapis vapor
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There's a SW conversion for 5e and even a handful of SW TTRPGs... but I just meant becoming a DM yourself šŸ˜„

short grail
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Idk what TTRPG is lemme look it up brb

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Table-top roleplaying game

short grail
lapis vapor
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Challenging but rewarding.

toxic jasper
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what dooes hit dice,cp ep sp gp and pp means ?

lapis vapor
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CP/EP/SP/GP are abbreviations for various denominations of coins

toxic jasper
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thanks!

short grail
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Only think I can thing of is space prison break leading to a heist

whole depot
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Hey there, how do you get into dnd and find other people to play with?^^

short grail
arctic acorn
arctic acorn
whole depot
short grail
whole depot
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oh found it

short grail
whole depot
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thx im blind

arctic acorn
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That's for looking for games. Learning the rules is the best way to start.

whole depot
arctic acorn
arctic acorn
short grail
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I saw a ping then it disappeared who did it

wary crest
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hey anyone know where to look for some groups?

frigid lily
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Is it possible for if persay thereā€™s a god of strength npc and I give them like 30+ is that allowed???

echo kelp
arctic acorn
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I have never played that one. I have heard that the Lost Mines of Phandelver is also good for beginners. I think that's also free.

echo kelp
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It was free to claim a while back but it's no longer available for free.

short grail
frigid lily
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Strength

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30+

echo kelp
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Gods are typically not statted as they are not supposed to be fought by mortals

short grail
frigid lily
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I am the dm

echo kelp
short grail
echo kelp
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D&D doesn't stat gods (except avatars of gods)

frigid lily
echo kelp
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This channel is supposed to be for helping new to D&D folks get started with the core game rules/mechanics

frigid lily
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Ok

echo kelp
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And if you're looking to homebrew a creature/monster/god statblock, check with the folks in #homebrew

lapis vapor
lyric fjord
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Hello

short grail
short grail
echo kelp
whole depot
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anything to know when you want to play your first game? obviously the basic Rules but anything not so obvious?^^ that could help

frigid lily
low scroll
frigid lily
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Huh

low scroll
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Thor isn't a pushover. They might have numbers, he has power. If he actively bullies them one at a time, stategically, could very easily be a TPK... or at loeast suffer some big losses

echo kelp
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I'm going to nudge this discussion (again) to #dm-discussion as it's not a topic for this channel

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So please take it there as you discuss how yo're going to run your game and balance it for your player's characters.

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Thanks!

whole depot
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I heard of different rulesets or smth like that. is that important to keep in mind?

echo kelp
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So recently D&D released updates to 5th edition D&D - the 2024 materials.
They have some changes although it's more of making things easier to understand and easier to apply.
The initial D&D 5e rules are often referred to as the 2014 rules and the 2024 updates are often referred to as the 2024 rules.

toxic jasper
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with each level the character gets all of the features or player must choose 1?

echo kelp
toxic jasper
whole depot
echo kelp
echo kelp
copper frigate
toxic jasper
copper frigate
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Nope.

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Features are like a path you take. There are also the paths you didnā€™t take.

low scroll
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Perfectly said ^^

copper frigate
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So next time you start a new character, you might take a different path.

Otherwise every high level character would be exactly the same. Hey, a party of clones!

toxic jasper
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so on lv 1, rogue can take only Expertise or Sneak Attack or Thievesā€™ Cant or Weapon Mastery and on lv5 ,Cunning Strike or Uncanny Dodge, not all of them in one time from their levels,yes?

main fulcrum
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No. You get everything it says you get at each level

echo peak
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Hello!
just finished my first ever session of DND, i'd like to thank everyone for the tips given here in this channel.

is it normal to feel embarassed role playing as your character? i enjoy the aspect of quick-thinking when in my character, deciding how my character would react during interactions and seeing the environment during the time a DM is describing it, but for some reason i can't get off the feeling of being shy and embarassed, hopefully i get used to it soon.

copper frigate
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Totally normal.

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Some people never will enjoy the full on acting style of play. Itā€™s not necessary to play that way if itā€™s not your style.

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And some find they become comfortable with it and love it.

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All ways are good if youā€™re having fun.

toxic jasper
low scroll
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No one's expecting anyone to lay down Crit Role performances c: No one's expecting you to be able to sound like a 76 year old grandmother perfectly 100% of the time, and no one will judge you for not roleplaying the character. Just like how no one is judging you for roleplaying the character. All you gotta do is find out which you have more fun with, and do that c:

copper frigate
low scroll
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If you choose options A of your subclasses, you cannot take options B, C, etc

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You will be locked into that choice until the end of time

copper frigate
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And some are ā€œchoose a featā€ but there are tons of feats and you just get to choose one.

low scroll
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So if I, as a Warlock, choose Hexblade, I cannot ever have features specific to the other subclasses

toxic jasper
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ok,but is there any other things like subclasses that make you choose?

low scroll
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Some, but you'll find them as you play and level in a class

copper frigate
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Itā€™s a path. Not a destination.

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Itā€™s not an ā€œunlock treeā€ like a videogame.

toxic jasper
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ok,I suppose I understand now, thank you all!

misty topaz
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My friend is a lycanthrope, if he takes a level of paladin will he be cured of lycanthropy?

low scroll
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... Nnnnnnnno?

misty topaz
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He is a werewolf by birth

misty topaz
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Lycanthropy is a disease

main fulcrum
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Lycanthropy is a curse

low scroll
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^

misty topaz
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Ok

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Thanks for the correction

low scroll
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Were it so easy, Clerics could wipe out lycanthropy with very low effort, but app you need to cure it and remove the curse at the same time which is why it's not so easy

lyric kayak
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im building a universe from the ground up

echo kelp
lyric fjord
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Oh sorry :ā€™]

echo kelp
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Welcome - please don't all-caps messages. It's disruptive to chat and an accessibility issue (folks that need to use text to speech tools sometimes hear all-caps messages as individual letters, not words. It's very annoying).

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If you're new to D&D, check out #learn-to-play and the pinned messages here in this channel for useful links and resources to help get you started.

echo peak
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may i ask, is it normal for me to want to use my skills if i think it's allowed? or will this be disruptive and annoy my future DMs?
like if the scene let's us walk a path in the forest, is it normal if i want to use perception/survival to see if i miss out on anything?

or during npc interactions i want to roll insights? if we find something remotely magical i roll arcana to see the history of the item?

lapis vapor
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The DM describes the scenario, the players describe what their characters would like to do, and the DM narrates the results (optionally calling for a roll)

arctic acorn
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Absolutely nothing wrong with asking that. It's only a problem if the DMs tells you no and you keep insisting on having them let you make that check.

lapis vapor
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As a DM I would have a problem with that, so YMMV.

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Most DMs I've seen prefer players to narrate their desired actions

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At the very least it would be a good idea to ask what your DM's preference is

arctic acorn
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Hmm, I see. I guess that depends on the DM then.

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Though everyone will agree that insisting is not the way to do things.

echo peak
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Also i don't know if this is the correct place to ask this, i joined multiple campaigns, the other campaign i joined is being led by a beginner DM, but i just don't feel the passion within this DM, we had a session the other day that lasted for 4 hours, but the entire time the story was lead by us, the players, rather than the dm? is that normal? for example

We were in the forest, we kept asking for the description, the dm seemed to be so distracted, there was even a point where the dm was just silent for like 15~30 minutes leaving us the player to just converse ( still in character, but with no real aim/direction) i understand since this was done online that distractions are normal, but it completely killed the vibe, how do i respectfully pull out of the campaign? im nervous i might offend them since they are new and i somehow feel like im an *sshole for expecting something more..

chilly zinc
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Hi yall

echo peak
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hello!

lapis vapor
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However, leaving the players in silence for 15-30 minutes is highly unusual

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(Assuming they left you with no direction at all)

chilly zinc
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Can someone help me play? And explain everything

arctic acorn
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Not all groups will be compatible with you so there's nothing wrong with wanting to leave. However I will say that a DM not giving you any guidance is unusual and not expected of a DM.

chilly zinc
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First I need to figure out how to join an online game can someone teach me that first

arctic acorn
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I would start by checking the pins.

arctic acorn
echo peak
# chilly zinc First I need to figure out how to join an online game can someone teach me that ...

Hi cosmic! i recently started my DND adventure last week, a few things i can recommend is checking the pinned notes in this channel, heading over to dndbeyond/roll20 website to create your character, and lastly watching a ton of info videos on youtube ( if you are someone who enjoys it)

if you have any background with roleplaying games, online or offline ( baldurs gate 3, perfect world, etc) these can help you as well

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The very first thing i did was to spend time in a quiet place and visualize my character, creating an entire character on a whim is fun no doubt, but for my first character, i wanted a basic character that i can mold easily into different campaigns.

I started by looking into what values or characteristic of personalities i'd like my character to have, for me since im in med school i wanted a character that aligned to my values of saving or being a healer, from there i decided what my character would look, etc

arctic acorn
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Also I just saw your name and pfp and... holy mother of bears! Silvanus, conjure me up river to wash away my sins! šŸ‘ļøšŸ‘ļø

echo peak
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I can't help it! halsin is just too beautiful ā¤ļø

arctic acorn
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I must applaud your taste.

lyric kayak
echo kelp
lyric kayak
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oh text to speech

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my bad

echo kelp
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Yeah we just ask folks to be careful with formatting text (for instance strikethrough text is just read normally with no indication that it's struckthrough so text to speech tools read it like regular normal text meaning the strikethrough is completely ignored. This can be very confusing for text to speech users.)

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But back to D&D.

lyric kayak
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i see

lyric fjord
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Is there a place to put looking for a game on here lol

echo kelp
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Yep - give #find-a-game to learn how to use our Looking for Game channels to find a group to play D&D with

lyric fjord
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does anyone know where the primal summoner invocation comes from? ive been looking for the past hour but cant find anything\

main fulcrum
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Nothing official I can think of

trim crane
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Hey I'm just starting my D&D journey, I made a character expecting to be in a group irl but they moved and I never got to play anyone offer tips or advice?

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chilly rose
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Hello, im verry new to dnd, i been wanting to play it for a long time now and i was wondering where should i start

I wanna play virtually and idk where to start

fluid vigil
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Or do you mean where to start on how to make characters/gameplay?

chilly rose
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I know some aspects of the game but never fully

chilly rose
fluid vigil
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# fluid vigil How much do you know?

There is a session 0 that explains the rules and standards

I know you have to make a character sheet and put in stats based on your rolls

And how dice rolls determine your actions and how to roleplay

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And idk anything about lore

fluid vigil
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Depending on your dm, the lore doesnā€™t always matter too too much. Iā€™ve played for about a year and never read about 90% of itā€™s lore, but if you want to go for it.

chilly rose
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I want to start online but what are the tools or apps needed

fluid vigil
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And donā€™t worry, once you get the hang of making characters and knowing how the base systems work, itā€™s simple.

fluid vigil
chilly rose
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I dont have acess to pc on most days so i use my phone

fluid vigil
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Iā€™d just use Discord for playing online and have all of your info on paper

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Iā€™d recommend at least getting a physical copy of the 5e or 6e playerā€™s handbook, theyā€™re very similar and itā€™s easy to apply the rules to the other version

chilly rose
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My town doesnt even have em

fluid vigil
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Oh, youā€™re unable to even order one?

chilly rose
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Money problems...

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I wish there was a digital copy tho

fluid vigil
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You are able to search specific things up, but I donā€™t think the whole book is out there for free

chilly rose
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I see...
Although i did find a character sheet maker

I just hope i can find a beginner friendly campaign

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Imma share it once i make my character

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I thought it was considered that

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No, it's not

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Okay, thatā€™s my bad

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Sorry for the ping btw, I didnā€™t read that

chilly rose
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My problem is how does one make character

crude musk
# chilly rose I wish there was a digital copy tho

You can, there are 4 licensed digital platforms for D&D 5th edition, one of which is actually the official one:

  • D&D Beyond (Official, owned and run by WotC)
  • roll20*
  • foundry*
  • fantasy grounds*

*These are all virtual tabletops (tools for replicating a table and minis online), so they're not great for just having the books digitally to read

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You can also just read the D&D Free Rules

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chilly rose
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Im a bit overwhelmed but im determined to learn

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next plinth
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I think then you probably know enough to start playingšŸ˜

unique cloak
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Hi I just joined

wheat crystal
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Welcome!

unique cloak
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Ty

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I've been looking for a campaign to join since no one around me plays dnd lol

wheat crystal
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If youā€™d like to use this server to find a group to play with check out the instructions in #find-a-game !

unique cloak
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I know I'm looking rn

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Ty tho

strange meadow
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Hey never played but got all the books Iā€™ve wanted to play for the last 5ish year but never had time.
Would be interested in a game if anyone needs another player

hearty escarp
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Welcome! For group search this server has its own channels. Check out the thread link that StarOfTheLight posted above.

strange meadow
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Thanks bud

stray jasper
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Are they new to TTRPGs as a whole or just DnD?

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stray jasper
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I love sheep chase, it's great for introducing so many parts of DnD, and the story is also funny.

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Hii, I just got my first dice set but realized I have nobody to actually play with :cc how would I go about finding a group here?

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were can i have help in 4e about classes and races

honest vale
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Hi soo im a bit confused cuz im getting thinges to play and when i checked i need 2x D10 and is it a D100 like D10 but Instead 4 there is 40?

simple goblet
wheat crystal
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A d100 actually rolls 1-100, the 00,0 represents 100 instead of 0

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wheat crystal
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A d100 cannot roll 0, the minimum is 00,1 = 1

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00,0 = 100

honest vale
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Ok thanks : D

wheat crystal
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Tbh if you wanted to flex some physical dice you could nab an actual d100 off of amazon or similar. Theyā€™re like $10+ though haha

echo peak
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Are there limits to the creativity that DMs have when making Campaign Bosses/Mini-bosses and their mechanics? for example i thought of 2 Bosses that include custom mechanics that are hidden to the players.

  1. An Ice queen that turns the battle-field into a frozen slippery area, the queen no longer relies on AC to get hit, but rather, when the party attacks, they need to hit a hidden roll amount using d20 ( let's say they need to roll 11) plus their acrobatic bonus? are those things allowed?

  2. A poisonous Druid that casts confusion, players need to roll a d20 and hit 9 or else they hallucinate, they use their nature skill to add as a modifier.

(apologies if i use the wrong wordings, i hope i got my point across)

wild onyx
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You could do these things. They're not part of the rules of D&D and some players may take that poorly. Why not use the rules for icy flooring and the confusion spell?

vivid verge
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Hi All,

I am a complete noob, total newcomer to DnD, over the past few days I have been watching (and listening to, during work) Critical Role, I have found it really entertaining and it seems like its a blast, I have seen DnD be played out over the years and have always thought about dabbling, but never actually done so. Today (or rather... hopefully soon), that changes. I bought the 2024 player handbook, and spent all of yesterday making my first character on DnD Beyond (I probably spent way too long writing his backstory and researching who his enemies are lol) - as a side note I reckon this is one of the more exciting aspects for me, the actual roleplaying of a character ( I have even bought a weathered journal to write my incantations in!). So, with all of that in mind, I have a few questions:

  1. Where do I go from here? Is it a case of trying to reach out to DMs on Roll20 that have open party slots to see if I can join?

  2. From your experiences how realistic is that a total noob will be able to join these players, I don't know what I don't know.

  3. From your experiences, is it more common that people play physically in person around a table or digitally on somewhere like Roll20?

  4. What should be the main focus for a new player? I have immersed myself in content over the past few days, but I may be focusing on the wrong stuff and overlooking what is more important.

Lastly, sorry for this monolithic wall of text. Thank you to anyone that takes the time to read it dndLove

wild onyx
vivid verge
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Thanks

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Another question that just popped into my head - when you have a party and you are in the middle of a campaign, what happens if you can't make it that day for night? Is the play suspended, or does play continue without your character and some fitting RPing reason is given

empty compass
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i usually cancel my game if someone canā€™t make it. i think most dms do it the same way

vivid verge
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Okay thanks

toxic jasper
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hello again! so... um if I want my character sheet to be checked for errors where should I send it? Im almost sure there are mistakes in it

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deft sigil
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Just to keep channels more clear and on topic. We can help with general, newer user questions here though

gritty tusk
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hi I'm completely new to dnd ;v;
I saw it online and it seems interesting so here I am... how do I start playing if no one around me plays dnd?

deft sigil
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You may get a more consistent experience in a game you pay for (people showing up on time and prepared)

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But that is not required for a newer player looking to get started.

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short grail
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How would one write out a campaign based upon the movie honey I shrunk the kids

fallow bramble
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so dnd is just entirely roleplaying right? i have been wanting to play it, which i thought was a game actually, and recently learned its not i still want to get into it but im still a tad bit confused

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fallow bramble
low scroll
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They're the narrator and guide of the evolving story you're in; it's up to them to set the scene

fallow bramble
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sounds really interesting, thank you!maxwelldance

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hearty escarp
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Of note, DnD has these pillars, but other ttrpgs might be different.

short marsh
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Most of them tend to use the three pillars as a base. Each one can play differently tho

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But I know an example of one that only has 2: End of the line

worldly condor
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Im not even sure where to start here

short marsh
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?tag new

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short grail
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Why do bards keep trying to seduce my characters

hearty escarp
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Short version:
If you're a DM, because you're letting them. If you're a player, because your DM lets them. It's a bad meme.

green flame
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Havent played dnd in years but i did go through one Champaign before and it was in person but all that experience has disappeared so im basically a brand spanking new player any tips?

harsh fjord
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  • No one is the main character, so try to cooperate with your fellow players.
  • Similarly, the DM is not your enemy. Try to respect and lean into everyoneā€™s fun (including the DM's) rather than privileging your own.
  • When thereā€™s a problem, in game or out of it, communicate to solve it.
  • Be mindful of othersā€™ boundaries and your own. Itā€™s a more active, intimate form of entertainment, so be respectful when people say what they donā€™t want to deal with.

More tips here: #dnd-newcomers message

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harsh fjord
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This can and should be a conversation among the table if this makes you uncomfortable.

hearty escarp
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Yeah. I suggest talking with your group out of game and address that. You shouldn't be made to feel weird.

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The game should be fun for everyone.

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wild onyx
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Dang, missed. Was trying to get the one with tips for online play specifically.

short grail
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@hearty escarp @harsh fjord that helped thank you I was just worrying I'd get removed for causing problems I been watching too many dnd tts

placid oxide
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Ok so is this the place to be to find ttrpg cyberpunk players?

ornate kiln
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not really. this is a DnD only server. Maybe you can be directed to a place like that in #non-dnd-topics

last canopy
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I have a question for character creation. can a characters race "evolve" or change in any way-shape-or-form throughout the campaign? Let's say I start as a human, and later mutate to ghoul?

wheat crystal
# last canopy I have a question for character creation. can a characters race "evolve" or chan...

Not to a ghoul, at least in the way youā€™d likely be thinking. Thereā€™s only a few ways to change your species in the game.

  1. High level spells like Reincarnate or True Polymorph can change what kind of creature you are. The former requires your character to be dead and the new species you become is effectively random from a small list of options. The latter can change you into something like a ghoul as long as your character is of a level equal or higher than its CR. Thereā€™s a few other stipulations in the spell description that I would read up on.

  2. The lineages introduced in Van Richtenā€™s Guide to Ravenloft are another option to ā€œchangeā€ your species. There arenā€™t specific rules on how to gain these lineages, since itā€™s mostly up to what the DM decides, but there are rules on what happens if you do.

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lyric fjord
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Hello! Iā€™m new to DnD. Iā€™m joining my first campaign in a week or two but I wanted to do some testing beforehand, get some tips, etc. (Iā€™m also new to discord. If Iā€™m doing this wrong sorry) Can anyone help direct me?

wheat crystal
last canopy
lone sail
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Iā€™m new to dnd and would really like to get to know the game any tips or suggestions for me

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short marsh
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^ always a good shot

short marsh
lyric fjord
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Thanks!

wheat crystal
# lyric fjord Hello! Iā€™m new to DnD. Iā€™m joining my first campaign in a week or two but I want...

If you wanted to get character feedback thereā€™s #character-discussion ! Otherwise for new players my advice would be:

  1. Have the Free Rules on hand so you can look stuff up as needed if you get confused/lost
  2. Donā€™t stress playing ā€œperfectlyā€ or making the ā€œrightā€ decision. Play to your character, but be cautious when negative behavior unfairly or excessively impacts other players.
  3. Healthy communication makes or breaks games. If you have issues above the table (I.e. you stop having fun) itā€™s important to discuss it with your other players & DM. No shame in leaving a bad table either; no D&D is better than bad D&D.
  4. Hydrate!
  5. Donā€™t stress having to stay in character 100% of the time or speak in character every time you want to do something. ā€œRobian attempts to convince the guard to let us passā€ is just as valid as actually RP-ing a dialogue out.
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lone sail
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Thanks

lyric fjord
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Thanks again (#4 lmao)

lone sail
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But like how do u find people to play with

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Because I donā€™t think many people Wanne play with a noobie

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He is like really handy

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Many folks are fine playing with new to D&D folks as long as they put in the effort to learn as much as they can on their own so the whole group doesn't have to spend their precious game time teaching all the things but instead can spend a moment or two explaining things or helping clarify things.

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fierce mesa
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Hi. Iā€™m not new/new. I played before many years ago and Iā€™m DMing with my fam šŸ™‚ Iā€™m looking to learn more from more experienced DMs. So where do I go to play some one shots with people better than me?

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We also have the #dm-discussion channel if you would liek to talk shop with other DMs

fierce mesa
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šŸ˜Ž thx

rose shoal
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hey heyy, so im totally new to dnd but i wanna learn how to play bc ive heard that it can be a lot of fun but i have no idea where to starttt

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gloomy cradle
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Hey what's up? I just started dnd and really don't know anything about it, but I want to get into it

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glass yew
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so just wondering im a bit dumb read everything just wanted to ask if their is a specific place to join as a new player specifically or is it just about mentioning it when i dm the dm for whatever Looking for players post i see

solemn cargo
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how do I start all these words look confusing

plucky ridge
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Hey wlecome! A good place to start are the free basic rules which you can find in the bot post above. Feel free to ask any questions you may have here while you read.

solemn cargo
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okie thanks

shell pumice
trim crane
short marsh
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yeah allot of dms are more than happy to have a new player so long they read the rules befor hand or know some basics so not to interupt the game

celest wing
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hello guys im new to dungeons and dragons

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like hecking new

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are their any main bases i should start learning off first?

lyric fjord
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You could always just try looking at the handbooks

celest wing
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is there like a handbook online?
like good ones that are like the actual books

foggy saffron
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There's a free rules document you can access that gives you the basics you need to learn and run the game in it's simplest form

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Otherwise, stuff like the full Players Handbook and the Dungeon Masters Guide are all books you'd have to purchase

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Either a physical copy or a digital copy hosted on DndBeyond

celest wing
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thank you ill give them a look

minor veldt
paper thistle
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i wantto learning tho

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look up at the dyno bot replies, it is a good startingpoint

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fair zealot
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hey ive never played d&d and i really want to but i dont have anyone local that knows how to play it the only ways i think id be able to play it is either on vrchat or discord is anyone interested in playing

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Please use the Looking For Game channels to find a group/game to play with. See #find-a-game for information and instructions.

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I forgot that the DnDBeyond site is currently undergoing maintenance and won't be back until around 8 am Eastern.

mossy bolt
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oh this is the newcomers chat

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dumb to say it cause it says it up there

echo kelp
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Thereā€™s a lot of channels here for specific D&D topics - Iā€™d recommend using #channel-guide to find the best channel for a specific topic.

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But welcome to the server!

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If youā€™re new to D&D, check out the useful links and resources pinned in this channel and #dnd-newcomers

hollow juniper
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Any dms willing to take on a new player? I am full of spice and eager to play. I donā€™t have a lot of knowledge but I want to learn and after reading shit for so long, I think playing will be more beneficial to learning for myself and Iā€™d love to connect w others

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lavish coyote
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Hi everyone

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Im a newbie (ofc)

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Id like a casual campaign to join

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so I can learn from actual experience

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lavish coyote
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ok thanks

dark sierra
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I have a question just for a beginner which is me right which oneā€™s more suitable or more for beginners in 2024 D&D classes ranger or Rogue and which one is better I wanna play Ranger, but I donā€™t know if I should

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Because we have

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Because in our party we have 1. Dhampir Battle Smith Artificer

  1. Dragonborn Path of the World Tree Barbarian

  2. Dragonborn Oath of Devotion Paladin

  3. Halfling Warrior of Shadow Monk

  4. Human Evoker Wizard

  5. Human Barbarian(didn't play in the last session so I don't believe they have a subclass Life Domain Cleric

harsh fjord
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All rangers have spellcasting (whereas only one rogue subclass does), which adds some complexity to things. But if you want to play a ranger, play a ranger!

dark sierra
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Really

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Well, the only two classes for Ranger and rogue I have our thief and Hunter

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Iā€™m using 2024

earnest sundial
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subclasses dont change rangers ability to cast spells

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actually that applies to all classes

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if you can cast spells, your subclass will never stop you from doing that

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maybe it will enhance it, but never prevent it

hearty escarp
mental wasp
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Ah, perhaps my initial introduction shouldā€™ve been made here. My mistake.

lofty roost
jolly dagger
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ok quick question where would on eplay dnd online and would anyone like to play ?

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jolly dagger
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i tried that and nothing helped XD

crude musk
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What do you mean "nothing helped"?

jolly dagger
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i mean like where do i go to play and such things like that you know

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i only see the instructions nothing more so are people just not looking for groups or is there something i must do before hand

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jolly dagger
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ahhh so since theres no posts then no one has a game starting im guessing

crude musk
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You haven't read the instructions it seems

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Go back to #find-a-game and read the instructions, all will become clear

jolly dagger
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i clicked it

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i see now

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thank you XD

vernal lotus
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On DnD beyond I wanted to make a character sheet, just trying here and there, shouldnā€™t you be able to choose an origin from the first level? It only letā€™s me chose at level three?

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Sorcerer

crude musk
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You're thinking of subclasses, which are 3rd level for all 2024 classes and most 2014 classes

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Origin is your species, background, and starting stats

vernal lotus
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To make sure I looked into the original handbook, there are three bloodlines for sorcerers available at level 1, thatā€™s still included in the Sorcerers class.

crude musk
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That would be 2014 Sorcerer

vernal lotus
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Oh

crude musk
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If you're trying to make that on D&D Beyond, you need to enable 2014 content from the first page of the character builder, and then select the correct version of the class. The one with the class2014Sorcerer icon

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Not the classSorcerer icon, that's the 2024 version

vernal lotus
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Which version is played the most currently?

crude musk
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There's no data, and that's kinda irrelevant

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The only thing that matters is what versions your DM is allowing

vernal lotus
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So 2014 characters can also play with 2024 characters in one story?

crude musk
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If you're just practicing making a character, do whichever one you feel like

crude musk
vernal lotus
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Oh I see thanks!

arctic acorn
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Yes. Though typically a DM won't make put, for example, a cleric using solely 2014 rules and a rogue using solely 2024 rules in the same party. There are some races and subclasses that haven't been updated yet though. But you can still combine these things.

stiff willow
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Ello!

empty compass
coral vessel
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hello

velvet glen
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So I'm not new to D&D by any means, But I'm new to the discord.
I'm curious as to what thread I should be using to find players to join an upcoming game?

crude musk
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read the instructions in #find-a-game and all shall become clear

velvet glen
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Thank you

coral vessel
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ok this could be a stupid question but whats the best way to learn things in D&D?

harsh fjord
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There is no single best way; different things work for different people. 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.) Don't expect your home game to look like a professional production, though!
  • 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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coral vessel
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i see. i am trying to learn stuff quick so i coould finnaly play D&D. i am trying for 3 years now

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thanks

misty merlin
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Hello everyone, I'm new to dnd overall so I was going through the players handbook but it's honestly quite long. What are the main things I should know before starting ?

lofty roost
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You don't need to reall all 370-ish pages. The first few chapters, then the species and classes you're interested in, then skimming through the remaining few chapters is plenty

fallen surge
# misty merlin Hello everyone, I'm new to dnd overall so I was going through the players handbo...

The main sections you should focus on are character creation and combat. You don't have to memorize everything before you start playing, but the more information and knowledge you have ahead of time, the smoother your first session will go. There will be 4-5 other people there with you to help remind you of anything you forget, and you can always pull out the books while playing as well, but you don't want to have to pause the game over every little thing.

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marsh cliff
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Howdy who how do you do everyone i am new here and I was wondering if I could join anyone's campaign if they'd let me im rather new to dnd i got into it through bg3 but over all I've fallen in love with its lore and character creation

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fallen surge
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This server is a place to discuss the game and connect with other players, but its not a place to actually play the game

misty merlin
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Ah thanks, I didn't know that

fallen surge
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If you find a group that you want to play with through the LFG channels, then its up to your group to set up a method of communication between yourselves. You might make a new server, or just do a group DM, or exchange phone numbers, or whatever else you can think of. As many ways as there are to communicate with other people is how many ways there are to play D&D

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hi guys i am new to dnd and would like some tips and stuff to help me get start playing

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echo kelp
# simple flume hi guys i am new to dnd and would like some tips and stuff to help me get start ...

Make sure you have a general idea on how your character sheet works, and dice rolls, and general game mechanics. Don't have to know everything but being familiar with things will help your D&D group focus on the game rather then have to teach you everything from scratch.
Also remember you're one of several players at the table (including the DM!). Try and make sure everyone around you has a chance to shine and make sure to focus on fun.
If something is feeling off and not fun, ask the DM to pause the game and discuss it as a group and figure out how to resolve it.
The most important thing though is that you're playing a game and games are for having fun.

simple flume
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Thank you guys

empty compass
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happy to help ^^

short grail
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So I'm writing a dnd campaign based on honey I shrunk the kids and I was wondering if the first enemy should be an ant or dust bunny

shadow oak
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hello guys im new to d&d and im going to dm a game online with my frends and i was wondering wats a good website to host a campaign and that is easy to use?

empty compass
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i use bag of mapping: its not the most advanced virtual table, but it gets the job done

pearl violet
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I like it because it's simple, but some people don't like it because it does lack a few features (idm tbh because I run a one man campaign with a buddy of mine)

echo kelp
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I'd suggest checking with folks in #third-party for other tools folks like to use for their games.

short marsh
short grail
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Am I allowed to make campaigns but then give them to other people to use?

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Like is there a type of platform for that kinda thing

shadow oak
lapis vapor
short grail
stark frost
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Has anybody been checking out Sigil? I'm thinking about using it to DM my games online.

elfin sorrel
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got invited to a server for dnd and day of the one shot waited 4 hours for a dm to show up only for it to get cancelled, so the guy who invited me said he'll host a campaign and that was cool i said i was down.. when i asked for a update i got kicked..

echo kelp
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Please keep this channel focussed on helping newcomers get started with the core game rules/mechanics - thanks!

ornate warren
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Hello how do i make my character?

stark frost
ornate warren
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D&D Beyond ?

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Idk what that is

exotic remnantBOT
plucky ridge
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Check out the bot post above for information about making a character and the basic free rules

lavish coyote
lavish coyote
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Hey can you guys help me with finding a game to join?

burnt yarrow
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Hey

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The names Will

echo kelp
burnt yarrow
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Will Citha

echo kelp
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Also check out Roll20, Demiplane, other TTRPG servers/forums/sites.

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Welcome Will!

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If you're new to D&D check out #learn-to-play and the messages pinned here in the channel for some useful links and resources to help get you started.

burnt yarrow
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I have dnd beyond, is that ok?

echo kelp
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That's a perfectly fine tool to use to manage character sheets, digital access to books, and other tools to help with playing D&D.

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As a note we don't host games here.

burnt yarrow
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Ok, because Iā€™ve played DnD and hosted a game

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And I just wanted to know how things go around here

echo kelp
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In this channel we help D&D newcomers get started with learning the core game rules and mechanics.

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Check out #channel-guide to see all of our many channels for specifci D&D topics.

lavish coyote
hoary ice
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I have made characters before but I have never played a game so how could I start

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So if I could get help that would be much appreciatedšŸ™

exotic remnantBOT
raw briar
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Hello there, new DM also, got a question, since you add your ability modifier to the damage with melee weapon, does it works the same for spells? Like do you add charisma modifier to the damage as a warlock when you cast firebolt ?

timid locust
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Nope! Fire bolt, for example, is just 1d10.

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Adding your modifier to weapon damage is intrinsic to weapons, specifically

wild onyx
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Not for spells, no. There is an exception for warlocks called Agonising Blast which is an eldritch invocation they may select. That does it.

raw briar
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Ok i get it !

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Great, gonna host my first DM game in two weeks, my brain is on fire haha

timid locust
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We'll be happy to help in the meantime

fallen surge
# raw briar Hello there, new DM also, got a question, since you add your ability modifier to...

Here's the direct quote from the rules:

When attacking with a weapon, you add your ability modifierā€”the same modifier used for the attack rollā€”to the damage roll. A spell tells you which dice to roll for damage and whether to add any modifiers.

https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/free-rules/playing-the-game#DamageRolls

Some spells do have modifiers built into them, but there's no guesswork or baseline assumption built in. You simply read the spell and do what it tells you to do

raw briar
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Thx so much !

dark falcon
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Hello guys
I'm interested in dnd and was wondering about how and where can I play online

exotic remnantBOT
fallen surge
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?tag new online

exotic remnantBOT
fallen surge
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If you have any specific questions, feel free to ask them here. We are more than happy to help

dark falcon
exotic remnantBOT
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Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

  • Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
  • Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
empty compass
fallen surge
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We have some looking-for-game and looking-for-community channels in this server. The #find-a-game channel has instructions on how to use those channels. You won't be able to make posts in them, so you have to use a server bot and fill out a form to generate a post

dark falcon
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Thanks for helping
Really appreciate it

fallen surge
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Its our pleasure. That's what this channel is here for

exotic remnantBOT
valid patrol
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how to play

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im on mobile

empty compass
empty compass
valid patrol
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i understand it now

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is there any android app i can use to play? i installed dnd beyond downloaded a free book but i dont understand how to play it

deft sigil
ornate kiln
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there are apps that help you with stuff like managing your character sheet or looking up rules.

deft sigil
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The online apps house things like your character sheet, rules and online dice rollers that you will use to play, but it's not like angry birds where you play solely with the app

ornate kiln
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but getting into a DnD games is not at all like video games. its more like getting a couple of friends together for board game night. (though it can be done with strangers online)

short marsh
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And itā€™s hard to play d&d with a moble phone unless itā€™s a in person game

wild onyx
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Certainly not impossible! You can talk, via text or voice, and if you're using D&D Beyond you can use your character sheet. That will send any dice rolls you make to the campaign log for the DM and other players to see.

crude musk
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It's honestly not, I've played D&D over the phone using the discord app or whatsapp group calls
All that's needed to play D&D is a way for you and your friends to talk together
The players have their character sheets and dice, the DM has their notes and stat blocks, and everyone just describes what they're doing

smoky oxide
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Hello! I'm new to DnD, I've played wargaming and tcgs for decades but wanted to try DnD out. Looking forward to learning

exotic remnantBOT
barren fable
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Is dark magic available for sorcerers

harsh fjord
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Depends on what you mean by dark magic.

timid locust
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DnD doesn't really have "dark magic" as a general concept

ember adder
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Hello

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Umm does anyone have any open slots for a new player for DnD

exotic remnantBOT
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Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

  • Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
  • Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
empty compass
urban ingot
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I have no clue what Iā€™m doing

hearty escarp
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Welcome! If you have questions, this is the channel. If you scroll up a bit, you'll see some helpful links to get started.

white ocean
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yo can somone explain magical secrets to me im confused by the wording?

cerulean salmon
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2014 or 2024?

white ocean
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2024

cerulean salmon
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basically once you hit level 10, whenever you learn a new spell you aren't limited to just the normal bard spells, you can pick cleric,druid, and wizard spells as well

white ocean
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so is my spell list expanded to those classes

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is their a limit?

hearty escarp
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Yes. As a bard, you have a fixed number of spells you have prepared, shown in the class table.

white ocean
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ok so i could replace all my prepped spells with wizard spell's?

hearty escarp
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No, since you can only replace existing bard spells with other spells on a level up.

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Since you get Magical Secrets at level 10 and the max level is 20, that's 10 spells you can replace with ones from Bard/Wizard/Druid/Cleric

white ocean
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ok thanks

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have a cookie

silk marsh
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Hi guys!

tawny sun
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Hi guys I've only played D&D one shots on roll20 twice. I recently came back to discord because I heared you can play here now? I want to play with beginners like me. I have a few OCs I've made for campaigns

wild onyx
exotic remnantBOT
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Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

  • Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
  • Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
sweet karma
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Hey I just started dnd stuff, I have like 20 hours in baldurs gate 3 and I enjoy it alot. Forgive me if I don't know terms and other stuff it's like a whole new language to me lol

exotic remnantBOT
quartz root
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Hello!

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Any game master that wants to teach from zero this newbie how to play online?

echo kelp
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Check the materials in #learn-to-play and the pinned messages here. If you have specific questions about the game rules, mechanics, or process of making a character sheet, feel free to ask here. We unfortunately don't have time to teach folks D&D one on one but we recommend reading through the free rules, watching videos/streams of actual D&D play, trying your hand at making a character or two, then when you feel like you have a bit of understanding of how the game works, you can find a group in #looking-for-players and #looking-for-community (also check out #find-a-game for info aon how to use our LFG channels)