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short marsh
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?tag baulders gate

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short marsh
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Guh

echo kelp
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Uh... let's see... - try ?tag new bg3 (Note to self: really need to get this documented)

thorn vale
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hellooo im completely new to this ive just been looking around for now, what does homebrew mean?

echo kelp
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?homebrew

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What is homebrew?

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

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

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

thorn vale
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oooo okay ty!!

sweet karma
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@short marsh did I do something wrong or am I chill?

short marsh
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short marsh
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There you go lol

sweet karma
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Ahh thank you lol

short marsh
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Pay no mind to the strange blue creature who has no idea what they are doing lol

urban ingot
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As a wizard I can change my spells correct

sweet karma
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@short marsh all good my guy šŸ‘

wild onyx
urban ingot
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Oooh okay thank you

wild onyx
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Like, you have a whole tool cupboard to pick from but only so many pockets to carry them with you.

urban ingot
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Yeah 3 I believe, Iā€™m new to this always talked about playing so now Iā€™m committing so trying to learn so I donā€™t annoy anyone lol

wild onyx
urban ingot
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Oh dang

lofty heron
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Hi!

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Brand new, just picked up a couple sets of dice and a players handbook. I want to play with my daughter and so far we've just been playing The two of us myself acting as a sort of a DM and a player at the same time but since I have no experience I'm just basing it very loosely on some of the gameplay I've watched and creating the world as we go. As you can imagine that is not going super great I mean it's fun but I feel a lot of pressure to choose what's happening and how it's happening and implement dice rolls and it's a lot of work. I just finally found d&d beyond and downloaded one of the free one shots but does anybody have any other suggestions

upper plaza
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Good day

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Or night

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Here is currently night

harsh fjord
sacred otter
lofty heron
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Maybe I need to watch more gameplay. Am I doing it wrong if my daughter is the only player and I'm the DM

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Like should I just acknowledge whatever she's saying as what's happening and have her throw dice for it you're saying

sacred otter
upper plaza
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Are single player campaigns actually a thing?

urban ingot
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Iā€™ve heard of people using randomizers

lofty heron
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Open-Ended no goals in mind just exploring

upper plaza
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I see

harsh fjord
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Duet play (one player and one DM) is definitely A Thing, but the game isn't designed for it, so folks have to make allowances for that.

lofty heron
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I really have been playing with the sentiment that was just expressed that it's not wrong if you're having fun. So just to throw an element of chance into the game, throwing a d20 and having her throw one for outcomes

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But I don't want to cheapen her experience by limiting us to whatever I'm thinking of or she's thinking of. I feel like playing around in a world where there are already pre-existing threats and actions etc might be fun

sacred otter
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then a premade campaign may be your best bet

harsh fjord
# lofty heron Like should I just acknowledge whatever she's saying as what's happening and hav...

You can arrange the game however you like, but typically the DM is the narrator and referee, controlling everything but the player(s). The players decide what they want to do. If failure is possible/interesting, you ask them to roll to decide if they succeed, provided they hit the target number. Lather, rinse, repeat. You can definitely let your daughter be responsible for controlling the story in more overt ways, but that's not how most folks play. Nothing wrong with that, of course.

upper plaza
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Somewhat unrelated question but how common are text only campaigns?
Asking because absolutely zero insulated rooms and extreme portuguese accent

sacred otter
harsh fjord
sacred otter
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There are also text to speech discord bots that can say what you are typing in voice chat

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but it's a bit clunky

upper plaza
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So no much option

harsh fjord
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I just linked you to several sites.

upper plaza
harsh fjord
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Finding a game is hard period, never mind one with special parameters. But text-based games are out there. Being proactive and searching widely increases your chances, so good luck!

lofty heron
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There's a place by me in Jersey that hosts games weekly it's sounding more like I'll check that out. Are there any groups that zoom meetings or Hangouts on video and play together?

echo kelp
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Folks play D&D online in a variety of ways - Discord, Zoom, Slack, etc.

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?tag new online

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wicked sable
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depends what spell

gusty egret
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Hi, I'd like to reintroduce myself I'm Steve and still new, haven't played one campaign yet as I've been busy yet am willing to learn. I think I'd pick up things very quickly

magic crow
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Hi Steve!

wheat crystal
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Welcome! If you'd like somewhere to start, #learn-to-play as well as this channel's pins both have links to the Free Rules. I'd try making a practice character as you read through them since the first few chapters cover the essential rules of the game as well as character creation.

gusty egret
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Yeah I've played video games that work with D&D Mechanics but they're pretty limited with actions you can take as the official D&D allows you to be creative with your wits haha. Would really like to test the waters. I've also been watching the BG3 VAs play a few campaigns.

languid snow
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Iv played in person D&D but I have not played online and I am new to the server I'm trying to figure out how to find a DM

pine mortar
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question
which sorcerer subclass is like
PURE ENERGY?

wheat crystal
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Closest would be Wild Magic

lyric fjord
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Iā€™m a new dm and Iā€™ve made my own campaign and itā€™s Ancient Greek themed I have made 24 gods and like 7 fallen gods. The storyā€™s gonna be like 1 of the 4 higher up most powerful gods has been manipulated by the god of mischief (no donā€™t think of loki) and itā€™s gonna be like a twist villian then thereā€™s gonna be a dormant tarrasque later on in the story controlled by the god of mischief with the god of eternal flames who is a titanic and then like a epic fight

wheat crystal
lyric fjord
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I canā€™t fit it all in there

wheat crystal
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Seems like a good concept so far, but be wary of planning grand and too far in advance. Players tend to throw wrenches in DMs plans, intentionally and unintentionally

lyric fjord
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Oh ok this is my second campaign with freinds so idk they probably will ones new and wants to play a murder hobo

fresh fable
wheat crystal
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Well weā€™re getting into #dm-discussion territory since this is dm-ing advice instead of rules learning questions, but Iā€™ll offer 2 points:

  • On the topic of the campaign plans, you generally want to create scenarios and challenges which allow for player agency over plot points that railroad. A good rule of thumb is to review what youā€™ve written and see if you expect certain events to happen or expect players to do a certain thing. For example there may not be a twist villain if the players accidentally kill them.

  • On the topic of murder hoboing, decide if you and the table are ok with that behavior especially as it is normally extremely disruptive behavior. If not, work with the player to make a more agreeable character.

civic solstice
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Hi guys, I've never played a game but I'm currently making a practice character on DND beyond that hopefully I might be able to bring into my first game when I'm ready. I'm making a Draconic sorcerer (white Dragon so I can make an Ice Sorcerer) but it seems I only get the option of Draconic if I select the 2014 sorcerer and not the 2024, is there a reason for that and does that matter? I'm planning to buy the 2024 rule book at the end of the month but I'm a bit confused on this

raw briar
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Hi there, new DM here, i was wondering something about tremorsense, one of my player will play a dwarve, and i wonder, what kind of information should i give him when he uses tremorsense, for example if a creature is not moving like a skeleton in a tomb but who will rise if someone opens it, should i tell him that there is a creature there?

fresh fable
civic solstice
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Oh that simple šŸ˜… Thank you very much šŸ™

shell pumice
echo kelp
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For folks wanting to discuss DM topics, please take a look at #dm-discussion and #dm-world-building
This channel is for helping new to D&D folks get started with learning the core rules and game mechanics.

elfin sluice
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Hello everyone. I am very new to DND and I don't really know where to start exactly. helloBlackDragon

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warm peak
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Hey all! New to online D&D. Trying to find a good way to "meet" people to play.

fresh fable
elfin sluice
lyric fjord
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I am a new player of DND never really played any campaigns but I am interested in playing tho I can't find anything suitable with my timings sadly

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Anyways can anyone reccomend me a series of a campaign I can watch on YouTube

fresh fable
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Dungeon dudes

tardy ibex
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hi

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bards are amazing

lime turret
languid snow
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@tardy ibex yes they are

lime turret
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I haven't played a bard in ages, I should try them again someday.

languid snow
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@lime turret there fun

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I want to find a campaign to join

lime turret
ocean briar
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Hi I need help setting up my sheet

hearty escarp
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Anything in particular that is unclear?

dreamy kiln
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Hey i'm new to dnd, anyone got any tips?

vestal kelp
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Play dnd

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U will learn as u go

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fallen surge
harsh fjord
placid oxide
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Hey so does dnd discord also include cyberpunk or is that it's own discord?

timid locust
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Cyberpunk the tabletop game?

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Dungeons and Dragons is one kind of tabletop role playing game, and Cyberpunk is a different kind of tabletop role playing game. It's like how both Monopoly and Checkers are both different board games.

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That is to say, this server is for DnD specifically.

sacred otter
placid oxide
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All of the above tbh

timid locust
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My response still stands, then

fallen surge
placid oxide
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Ok then is cyberpunk a different discord entirely?

fallen surge
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yes

wild onyx
ocean briar
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Ok also who here can lead a party?

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timid locust
ocean briar
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Ok thanks

fallen sierra
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Im really new to dnd and I wanted to ask and I havenā€™t read the new 5th edition is there lizard folk?

lofty roost
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There are! They are in Monsters of the Multiverse

lime turret
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They havenā€™t been ported to 2024 yet, but you can just use the MoM stats and it should work out fine.

fallen sierra
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Thank you guys I appreciate it

fallen surge
# fallen sierra Im really new to dnd and I wanted to ask and I havenā€™t read the new 5th edition ...

The important thing to remember about the "new 5th edition" as you called it is that 2024 Players Handbook is only a replacement to the original players handbook. Its still considered to be a 5th edition book, which means the optional rules and character options in other 5th edition books still apply. Lizardfolk were not included in the 2024 Player's Handbook, but they are were in Monsters of the Multiverse, which means they are still a legal option for your character species, even though that book came out before the 2024 PHB was released

fallen sierra
timid locust
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A new fifth edition would be a sixth edition dndLol

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But it's an easy mix-up to make! Lots of folks use a lot of different terminology for the updated rules, which can easily lead to confusion

digital sable
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wha.

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oh.

odd ivy
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Other than the 2024 players handbook, do I need more than just a d20 die? Or do I need 8,10, and 12 as well?

fallen surge
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The game of D&D uses 6 different types of dice:

  • d4
  • d6
  • d8
  • d10 (also d100)
  • d12
  • d20

Having more than 1 of each can be helpful if you need to roll multiple for a single effect, like 2d20s for advantage, or 4d6 for sneak attack, but that's purely optional. You can roll the die over and over again to add up all the numbers, if you don't want to buy more. Also, if your DM allows it, digital dice are available online for free. You may not have to buy dice at all

odd ivy
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I am checking a few locations locally to see if I can get my feet wet. I am unsure if I will like the game until I try :).

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Wanted to view the rule book and attend a session.

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fallen surge
odd ivy
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It took me a little while, but i did comb through the free rules. It is what led me to want to buy the 2024 book and a set of dice

empty compass
odd ivy
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It is out of preference. I much prefer physical copies of books. It has always been that way for me through college and through personal reading. I canā€™t grasp or remember books that I read digitally

empty compass
lone cloak
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Any mods awake ?

fallen surge
lone cloak
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Otay

strange arch
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hi, im not exactly the newest to dnd but I was looking for a bit of help creating a character and either playing with some people or getting to know the game better, can anyone help?

fallen surge
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If you'd like people to help with your character, you can post about it in #character-discussion and the folks there can review what you have and help you brainstorm more idea.

If you're looking for people to play with, the #find-a-game has instructions on how to use the server bot so you can make posts in #looking-for-dm or #looking-for-players. You can also browse through the posts in those channels and respond to any that seem like a good fit for you

fresh fable
strange arch
fallen surge
unreal siren
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Hi. My son (4th grader) is interested in learning more about DnD but I haven't found any groups around our neighborhood yet. Any tips on how to get him oriented to the game and learn how to play? (I played decades ago, but its been so long I don't remember anything useful.)

fresh fable
unreal siren
fallen surge
silk marsh
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Hey fellow new comers!

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I'm fairly new to D&D and would like a partner to learn and play with!

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wicked sable
tardy gull
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Would I be allowed to post my character sheet here so someone could double check it because I'm not 100% sure I've done it correctly.

echo kelp
tardy gull
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right thx

pale reef
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How do I apply for a post thatā€™s looking for players?

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Iā€™m trying to join a dm

echo kelp
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Have you read #find-a-game ?
You can either direct message the poster or post in the thread attached to the posting

pale reef
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Yeah I seen that I tried direct messaging a dm but have no clue what to put

echo kelp
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ā€œIā€™m interested in your game.ā€ And maybe any questions or stating any preferences/hard boundaries you have.

tardy gull
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How possible would it be for me to play dnd if I have an inconsistent work schedule? Just realised I might not be able to actually play the game.

thorn vale
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which dnd edition is recommended to learn the rules of first?

pale reef
low scroll
hearty escarp
tardy gull
thorn vale
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i dont need to know like all the monsters and stuff before playing right, just the basics?

low scroll
thorn vale
tardy gull
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from what i've heard it's actually better for u to learn monsters in gameplay

low scroll
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Just the basic rules that involve players. You should brush up on combat rules, but you aren't required to know every monster

thorn vale
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okay good cause i cant study all that šŸ’€

echo kelp
pale reef
pallid estuary
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Hii

pale reef
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I got it it had the command thing thought thatā€™s the only way I could message Thankyou noob

pallid estuary
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Anyone wanna be my friend and teach me more dnd

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harsh fjord
cerulean salmon
zinc terrace
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How necessary is a rulebook for getting started in DnD? Im a total beginner but really interested. Im just not sure if I want to make the investment yet šŸ™‚

lofty roost
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You can read the free rules to get started

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If you wish for more depth, you can then get the player's handbook

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If you're interested in DM'ing, then get the Dungeon Master's Guide and the Monster Manual

zinc terrace
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Thanks a lot! I know it probably depends on the group, but is it in general hard to get by with only the free rules in a game?

sacred otter
stoic jetty
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Yo what's up

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Im new to dnd, made a character sheet, read the rules and whatnot, where should a new player go to find a DM or group?

sacred otter
stoic jetty
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thank you lol

rustic wagon
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I've played a few dnd campaigns that never really got past the first or second session, and after a few years of not playing i'm considering coming back as a dm. Is that okay to do without much experience?

echo kelp
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While being a player is probably a bit easier to do (only have to manage your character and work well with the rest of the party), there's nothing stopping you from playing as a DM.

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You might want to check with fellow DMs in #dm-discussion about tips and tricks and general suggestions on being a DM

rustic wagon
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i have the dm guide, as well as a few things from that channel, like some dnd beyond links

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so i guess i should hit the books then

echo kelp
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It helps to know the rules (or at least know where to look them up!).

rustic wagon
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yeah, i'll definitely use the channel a bit as I get my bearings. Appreciate the advice!

wild vortex
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šŸ“ hay

echo kelp
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Welcome to the server!

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If you're new to D&D, I'd suggest checking out #learn-to-play and the pinned messages here in this channel - lots of useful links/resources to help get you started.

ancient hollow
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somewhat new player here, im just wondering, is monsters of the multiverse worth it for the races? some of them seem cool to play as

cyan girder
short marsh
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MMom kinda replaces that book

ancient hollow
little monolith
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Hey I am completely new to dnd and would like help understanding it and playing my first game

ancient hollow
frail spear
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Hello everyone so I been really wanting to learn dnd and find people to show me and play with do anyone have any pointers for someone new to the game

shell pumice
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the lfg will help you find games or post ur own

wheat crystal
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#learn-to-play and this channelā€™s pins also have a bunch of useful newbie resources, including the Free Rules which I recommend you flip through and try making a practice character with. Of course, weā€™re also here to answer any specific questions you might have along the way.

topaz garnet
crude flint
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I really want to play two characters that are complete opposite their twins one is a tefling the other is a asmr

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The other one is lawful good and the other one is chaotic evil

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Their names are lucia and larberta

wild onyx
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DM a game and your wish can be granted!

lavish coyote
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J&E type shi

wary musk
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I rlly want to play dnd too, coz my friends play it and I don't even have a clue what are they talking about, I'm almost left out T-T, I gathered some basic tuts but i don't rlly get it, can someone help me on how to play it?

wheat crystal
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Have you flipped through the Free Rules yet?

lavish coyote
frail spear
wheat crystal
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That just links to the main site, the Free Rules can be found here, in this channelā€™s pins, or in #learn-to-play

lavish coyote
wary musk
wary musk
frail spear
wheat crystal
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Weā€™re also here and happy to help with any specific rules-learning questions. I recommend making a practice character as you go along Akari

lavish coyote
stable valve
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Can somedoby pls tell me how long does a regular session of dnd usually lasts? I only got a few hours a week free and I was thinking of starting.

hearty escarp
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Up to you! I've usually seen them go 2-4 hours.

empty compass
dark sierra
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I have a question

hearty escarp
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We may have answers

empty compass
echo kelp
low scroll
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 I need help because we have 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 last session so I don't believe they have a subclass Life Domain Cleric because our member in the campaign said you donā€™t have a sorcerer fighter rogue Ranger and Iā€™m torn between Ranger and rogue I donā€™t know which one I am Hunter
    Ranger or Thief
    Rogue

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I am picking a Aarakocra and they are allowed me to play it

timid locust
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Just to confirm: this group you're with has eight players?

dark sierra
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Yes

low scroll
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Damn

dark sierra
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That is correct

timid locust
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I don't know if I'd recommend continuing to try to play in a group with eight players

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It's not going to give you a very good experience of the game.

dark sierra
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I never got a chance to play D&D. I had a very bad experience for my first game and I would do anything to get a D&D experience

low scroll
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It... Can work, but in general experience, D&D is a more... Fun experience with a group of 4 to 7, at most. There are some pretty rough horror stories of DMs who tried to run games for like more than 10 players

dark sierra
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I know thatā€™s a lot and overwhelming matter-of-fact

timid locust
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The classic saying here is "No DnD is better than bad DnD"

cerulean salmon
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4-6 is ideal

timid locust
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That being said, to answer your first question: Rogue is easier to learn than Ranger. Both are perfectly workable.

dark sierra
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Hmm and Iā€™m Aarakocra Elemental Evil Player's Companion Your Dexterity score increases by 2, and your Wisdom score increases by 1.

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But I donā€™t know which one wouldā€™ve been more compatible and more useful in the party

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The player in my party said that rogues and ambusher and assassin kind of thing, but has very squishy health, but it does a lot of damage which I know of

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So I can only get one the only class I have for that one is thief

timid locust
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No matter what your party composition is, it's up to your DM to balance the game around them

dark sierra
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True

timid locust
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The party's balance doesn't matter, really

dark sierra
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Oh

timid locust
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Play whatever you find fun!

dark sierra
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Iā€™m scared for new experience

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I never got a chance to play D&D

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But now I can

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Which is great

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I really wanna play bird folk

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I just think theyā€™re neat so Iā€™m trying to figure out what class would work considering what our party is, but I know it doesnā€™t really matter

timid locust
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Either way, I'd recommend taking a look at the abilities for Rogue and Ranger and reading through what they can do

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See which one appeals to you the most

dark sierra
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I have an interesting question. Why does ranger get so much hate

timid locust
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Simply put, Ranger does a lot of things well, but nothing super great. It's a jack of all trades class, but people tend to wish it was more specialized.

low scroll
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Hooooooo boy. Well... Mechanically, they are lackin' compared to literally every other class. Every class has a specialty, Ranger doesn't (ironic)

timid locust
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This of course doesn't mean it's a bad class in any way, just that people tend to expect something from it that it doesn't do.

dark sierra
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Oh

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I really appreciate the help cause Iā€™m so indecisive and

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I hate it

timid locust
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We're happy to answer any questions you have

dark sierra
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So I know it doesnā€™t matter, but Iā€™m just curious here which one would work well for the party ranger rogue

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I just wanna know so that I can help

low scroll
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Depends on what you're aiming to do with said character for the party

timid locust
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It's really up to you in the end

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Whatever you think will be more fun

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Every class can help somehow.

dark sierra
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True

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Because I know my bird character has a +2 dexterity plus one wisdom

timid locust
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If your game is using the old rules where your race gives you bonuses like that, then both Ranger and Rogue can benefit from Dexterity and Wisdom

dark sierra
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Iā€™m using the 2024 one for my classes but for my character itā€™s the AARAKOCRA
Legacy
Elemental Evil Player's Companion

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Thatā€™s what Iā€™m using

timid locust
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If you're using the current rules (2024), then your species (Aarakocra) won't give you any ability score bonuses

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All your abilities score bonuses come from your background now

dark sierra
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Oh by the way, I really like your avatar profile pic itā€™s cool

timid locust
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Thank you! šŸ’€

dark sierra
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šŸ‘šŸ»

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For background, I have Acolyte - Baldur's Gate
Charlatan - Baldur's Gate
Criminal -
Baldur's Gate
Entertainer - Baldur's Gate
Faceless
Folk Hero - Baldur's Gate
Guild Artisan - Baldur's Gate

Haunted One
Hermit - Baldur's Gate
Noble - Baldur's Gate
Outlander - Baldur's Gate
Sage - Baldur's Gate
Sailor - Baldur's Gate
Soldier - Baldur's Gate
Urchin - Baldur's Gate

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the person thatā€™s helping me get into the group. They asked me and they said do you wanna be a bird with your concept with your character and I said I always wanted to fly and have wings so thatā€™s why I picked bird person.

timid locust
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No need to list them all. Whichever one you pick will give you your ability score bonuses.

dark sierra
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Oh man I feel dumb

timid locust
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Here's a list of the free ones, for reference

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Older backgrounds printed in stuff like Baldur's Gate supplements won't have the ability score bonuses listed, so you'll want to consult your DM about those

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But if you pick one of the free ones then you're safe no matter what

dark sierra
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Neat

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I have the cool rules and the baldur gate ones then the ones from 2014

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timid locust
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The free rules are listed in the post above, if you'd like to look at the updated rules

dark sierra
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Yeah, I saw the rules that they updated for the backgrounds and everything

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In the 2024 basic rules

compact moat
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Had to join this server just for the first session 'cause I've always heard of D&D being too much fun and started to envy of it.

sacred otter
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it is really fun if you have the right group

dark sierra
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Indeed

compact moat
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Too bad he's only playing with Russian friends.

timid locust
sacred otter
compact moat
compact moat
sacred otter
compact moat
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Newbie being invited to DM's custom session feels wrong tbh.

timid locust
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Only thing you can do is start looking! Check out #find-a-game for instructions on how to get started on this server

compact moat
sacred otter
compact moat
timid locust
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Just remember that the more information you start with, the better! You're much more likely to find a group if you're prepared and have read the basic rules.

sacred otter
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^

compact moat
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Please don't fuel my envy

timid locust
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I don't really know what that means.

compact moat
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Now I am interested, suddenly he doesn't want to invite me to DnD 'cause he likes his Russian friends having knowledge of his previous Session.

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After that talk... Every time DnD is mentioned, it makes me want to play it so badly.

timid locust
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Well, time to get started then! Read up on the rules, post in the search channels, and get prepared

compact moat
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'cause that's just me being born as deaf.

sacred otter
compact moat
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Now I'm gonna wait for a week.

wild onyx
harsh fjord
silk marsh
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Hey guys, I'm new this server and D&D. Anyone else on the same boat? I'd like to have a buddy to learn more about this wonderful game with

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plain sundial
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Hi I'm new too, I've watched a few episodes of campaigns (mostly dimension 20) and played bg3, but now i wanna get into the actual game myself, or just talk about character creation and worldbuilding. eat

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timid locust
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Welcome, welcome! If you're looking to learn how the game works, the free rules are linked in the post above.

If you're looking to workshop characters after having a look through the basic rules, we have the #character-discussion channel just for that!

peak needle
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Hi, I'm new to D&D ish and have been wanting to play for AGES and was wondering whether there was any open spaces in any groups that are focused on RP?

dense wigeon
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Been trying to learn D&D

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zinc terrace
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Hi! I was wondering would it be better to get the 2014 handbook or the new 2024 one as a new player?

next ivy
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Especially if you donā€™t have a group yet

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Do you intend to play or dm?

zinc terrace
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As a player. Im probably going to put off bying the book for now, but it's nice to know what to do : )

short marsh
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The free basic rules are the best way to start.

next ivy
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Did I take my advice? No. Donā€™t be like me. Itā€™s only coincidence that it worked out

short marsh
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Same lol

sacred otter
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its best if you read the free rules first or watch a series like handbooker helper

bold flower
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Hello, new player here. My best friend and I are hoping to find a local or online group to join.

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void panther
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hello I'm new to DND and I want to find a party to play with

hearty escarp
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See the above message to learn how this server does group finding.

dry relic
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How do bonus actions work?

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Do all classes have bonus actions?

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How do I know what bonus action I can take?

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Can it be any action?

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Where is bonus action explained in the PHB?

hearty escarp
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A feature will say if it can be done as a bonus action, such as the fighters Second Wind feature, or a spell like Healing Word.

echo kelp
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Also note Bonus Actions and Actions are not swappable (e.g. can't use a bonus action as an action and vice versa).

dry relic
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Thank-you

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I see

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So it has to say bonus action.

neon warren
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Hello how does one join a campaign? Is there any campaigns for new players? I have played once with irl friends and it was a lot of fun

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Follow the bot post above to #find-a-game for using the server's Looking for Group/Game channels. Sometimes folks advertise they're welcome to newcomers, but you can always ask if they don't mention it!

lyric fjord
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hi

elfin girder
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hello

neon warren
dim spruce
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Hello I'm new to dnd

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Can anyone teach me how to play

runic pilot
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never played dnd and want to learn is there anyone that would be ok with teaching

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neon warren
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I donā€™t see the lfg chat is there anything I have to do to unlock it?

harsh fjord
frail spear
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What would be the best edition to start with ?

main fulcrum
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Whatever the DM you find is running tbh

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Though in terms of what's most common/popular at the moment, probably 5e 2014 version or 2024 version

frail spear
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I would say that 5e is the one I been looking at and I find really interesting but Iā€™m stuck now that I been reading the rules and learning alil more about it where do I go from here like to start a game for the first time or get better at it ?

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Ok bet thank you @west sigil really appreciate it

proven thicket
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I got a few questions can I pretty much make any character I want and Iā€™m on a mobile phone so how do I do that and also Iā€™ve never played. Iā€™m just now getting into this. I have no idea anything about this thing. Where can I find my first game?

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Played before, just looking for a group

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random current
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Can someone help me out with character creation

peak scaffold
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If you need the basics, then I would suggest going by the core 2024 rules and picking your characterā€™s stats with point buy, their class, their species, their background, and their origin feat

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Here are the basic rules for stats per class. The stats put beside each class is the one you want to focus on for that specific one. They are as follows:

Artificer=Int

Barbarian=Str

Bard=Cha

Cleric=Wis

Druid=Wis

Fighter=Str OR Dex

Monk=Wis AND Dex

Paladin=Str OR Dex AND CHA

Ranger= Dex OR Str AND Wis

Rogue= Dex

Sorcerer= Cha

Warlock= Cha

Wizard= Int

random current
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I keep trying to send the link but when I do it gives away my email

wheat crystal
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What kind of link? If itā€™s from DDB then it should only reveal your username, at worst

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Unless youā€™ve made your username your email as well

spiral kiln
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GM everyone

lyric fjord
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gm

remote spruce
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Hi! Iā€™m a complete begginner, and iā€™m looking to start playing dnd, but i cant find a team to start. Do you guys play here?

harsh fjord
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No games are played on the server, but you can find other folks to play with through the Looking for Game/Group channels. Instructions for navigating those are in #find-a-game.

remote spruce
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Thanks!

next ivy
civic solstice
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Maybe a silly question but how much of a say does the DM have over your character creation? As in can I make a character that I like and then sign up for a campaign with that character or sign up for a campaign and the dm will tell you what kind of character you can make ?

crude musk
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DMs can have a lot of say, directly and indirectly

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Making a character first will limit your options; if you make a thri-kreen artificer with a Strixhaven background, you won't be allowed to take your character into a campaign with no artificers, no thri-kreens, or no MtG options for example

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If you make an elf character, you might have friction playing in a setting where the villain is an evil elven empire

cyan girder
magic creek
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Where would be a good place to go to learn how to make my character and see what a game is like, i learn alot better actually doing the stuff

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echo kelp
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Read through the free rules and check out the videos linked to here ^

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At least give it a view and then go find a game to join

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echo kelp
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Really depends on the group and the game of D&D they are playing

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Sometimes it's fairly quick one-shot session (2 hours maybe?)

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Other games though will run a typical 3-4 hours.

sacred otter
magic creek
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How important is the roleplay, cause im not a huge fan of being a character more than just playing the game

sacred otter
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it entirely depends on the group

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I DM for 2 groups, one is 60/40 combat and roleplay, the other is 80/20 roleplay and combat (mostly because i gave them their first combat encounter after 2 sessions)

crude musk
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If you don't want that, maybe look into D&D/TTRPG-like board games such as Gloomhaven

sacred otter
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even if you're not a fan of roleplay or shy doing it you can still make compelling characters

crude musk
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Not to say there aren't roleplay-free games, but they're very much in the minority

sacred otter
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but as davyd said D&D is a tabletop roleplaying game

magic creek
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I don;t mind rolepalying, i jsut dont want like 4 hours straight of it, id prefer ike a 50/50 split of fighting too

echo kelp
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Even the combat can be role playing - e.g. "My character Bjorn leaps into the air and brings their battleaxe down on the mindflayer and then pushes around behind them".

crude musk
sacred otter
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entirely depends on the party

crude musk
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If I had to guess, would your idea of "too much roleplay" be something like spending an entire session haggling with shop keepers?

magic creek
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It seems liek this game is dependent on how creative and how flexible a dm is

sacred otter
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pretty much

crude musk
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The game is built around improvisation, creativity, and imagination

sacred otter
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Don't expect D&D to be like a video game

crude musk
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Or a board game

magic creek
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I guess the only thing close to it i have is bg3 so i think im seeing it that way

crude musk
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It's not that

echo kelp
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Socially collaborative tabletop role playing game that focusses on working with others to explore a fun story as a game.

magic creek
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sacred otter
crude musk
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That's not mandatory, just a style of play

magic creek
crude musk
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And even when you do use maps and minis (be it physical or digital), those are still aids for the description rather than a rigid expression of the game

magic creek
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Like owlbear rodeo?

sacred otter
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The game is mostly up to your imagination which makes it different from video games

magic creek
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Is there any good online builders for the 2024 version?

crude musk
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As in character building tools?

magic creek
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yup

crude musk
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D&D Beyond, roll20, and Foundry all support the 2024 Player's Handbook in their character builders

magic creek
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i tried beyond but you gotta pay to use the players handbook stuff

crude musk
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That will be the same across the board

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You cannot access paid content without paying for the content

magic creek
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you have to pay for rules about a game about imagination?

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theres some layer of irony there

crude musk
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No, there isn't

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Because people designed those rules, developed them, playtested them
Artists were commissioned, editors and layout workers compiled the books

main fulcrum
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You can always make up your own stuff. That's what homebrew is. But WotC is a company that needs to make money

crude musk
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"A game about imagination" is just roleplaying games

echo kelp
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Check out the free rules - you really can play D&D just with that.

crude musk
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D&D is a specific product

echo kelp
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The other books just give you more options

magic creek
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its more that newer monk in the 2024 handbook looks pretty fun tbh, plus thsoe aces. So they are only in that? Nowhere else?

echo kelp
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Have you looked through the free rules yet?

crude musk
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As UndyingNoob said, it's in the D&D Free Rules

magic creek
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yeah it doesnt have the subclass i wanted to try

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so does that jsut mean i cant play that then without buying?

echo kelp
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Well then try one of the free subclasses

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You can play with the free materials just fine'

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Try it out first

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If you like it, then consider buying the books you want to access the other options you want to try.

magic creek
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sounds good

echo kelp
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Often many groups will share their content with each other

sacred otter
shell pumice
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There is a lot of good homebrew so a good suggestion

echo kelp
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and a lot of unbalanced homebrew so check with your DM before using

sacred otter
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or if you really want to use the exact subclass and don't want to pay for it then you could manually create a character sheet

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which i still haven't done despite playing and DMing for almost 3 years

magic creek
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How can i get the infomation for it without the book though

echo kelp
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Be in a D&D group that is sharing their content with each other

harsh fjord
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Or see if your local library carries the books!

shell pumice
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Some local playgroups might be able to lend i the book as well

humble sedge
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Hi

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Can someone help me understand the game as I am new to this

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echo kelp
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Welcome to the server Anant - check the bot post above for useful resources to help get you started

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

humble sedge
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Ok thanks

tribal plinth
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2024 DM ed question Chapter 2 PG.42 :
How much (+)Advantage does the player get after adding 10 + All modifiers to the intitiative roll?

crude musk
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That's not a newcomers question

tribal plinth
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It doesnt show how much the player will get but only the monster

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Ohhhh okay sorr

pallid estuary
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Hiii what spells should I run for warlock? I'm new to it or wizard I just wanna know recommended spells

echo kelp
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But for warlocks, eldritch blast is kind of a key spell for the class.

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And generally you'll want a mix of attack (spell attack roll), save spells (requires target to roll a saving throw), and utility spells.

pallid estuary
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Thanks :)

fading mulch
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How do I make all the dices out of paper

crude musk
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That's not a question for this channel

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Try googling? But why bother? Use a dice app

neon pollen
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While it may not be a question for this channel, dont let the rudeness preempt you from trying to make them. I know some people that play in prison make paper dice, it's useful

vernal wraith
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If you don't me mind asking, why not real dice? They are neat!

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Papercraft for DnD is pretty cool in general, great if you don't have access to plastic minis and whatnot

blazing stream
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i want to get into dnd but its confusing

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blazing stream
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ah

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thank you

vernal wraith
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I played some sessions with IRL friends, and they got a little "intimidated" by the stats in character creation. One thing that worked for us was using some premade characters and focusing on the roleplaying part, not being so adamant about strict rules. Rule of fun for beginners.

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Best case scenario would be a table with a DM and players that have a mindset of "let's start slow, simple and prioritize the fun of adventure"

blazing stream
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could you play dnd in a vc with friends ?

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is that possible

harsh fjord
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That's one common method, yep!

blazing stream
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good to know

vernal wraith
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I do that all the time

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We load on a Virtual tabletop (Roll20 is the most popular, but there are many others. I personally like Tableplop because you don't even need an account to enter a campaign.
We chat through Discord, I have a bot for music. Everything works great

blazing stream
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roll20 got it

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is it a app or website ?

vernal wraith
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Website, you can make characters, adventures, and buy the rule books there

blazing stream
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good to know, thank you

vernal wraith
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It's a little complex at first though, but I would go give it a look

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Nothing beats in person DnD, but it's a great tool

short marsh
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Roll-20 has a good program that kinda makes it easier to make a character. How ever it can often bugg out

vernal wraith
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I think the DnD Beyond character builder is pretty straightforward too

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Mind you, on both websites you are limited to the free rules unless you buy the online books

blazing stream
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i just dont know what to do next

sacred otter
blazing stream
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oh alright then

digital patio
vernal wraith
burnt birch
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Where do you make a character?

zealous elm
woven coral
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ive played three times 2 years ago and i kidna forgot how to do most things, if someone could join a vc with me nd help me out with my character sheet that would be great

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quartz halo
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would someone be in the mood to help me brainstorm a bit more abt my artificer character for an upcoming campaign?

crude musk
lyric fjord
short marsh
woven coral
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i figured it lol

fierce mesa
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So me and my kiddies (3 of us) are looking for a one shot tonight. Is this the right place to look? Sorry very new here

void jetty
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Hey names nix , not my real name , but thats not importante, im here because I was curius on dnd , a Thout why not try It Aot , It Semed Realy Fun , sou here I amšŸ˜„

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Any one there?

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Hey?

empty compass
empty compass
void jetty
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Ou I SEE , thanks man

empty compass
void jetty
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Everything, I never used Discord ore dnd , I Just Thout , hey lets try , Why not?

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But I think I now the basic

empty compass
void jetty
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Thanks

empty compass
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then just google tutorials on how to make a character, etc

void jetty
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Ok

empty compass
void jetty
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I aready now dose things , im not that Noob , umm Just hard to find friends

empty compass
void jetty
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Ive whached dnd compains on YouTube and the Basic of the game , I Just have dificulty on finding friends , after ALL It IS a multiplayer game

empty compass
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welp, i am not looking for any players rn

dawn notch
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New here, hi! Tell me all the things I need to know šŸ˜

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tulip yew
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Hi, I'm new to Dnd and am trying to find a DM to help run me and 2 friends through any campaign how would I find someone for that?

random flint
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hello new friends

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just played some dnd with my friends and it was going great i think but for some reason they lost interest but i didnt haha

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is this server for playing like public dnd?

main fulcrum
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You can use the looking channels to try to find games, but we don't play here

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This server is more for discussing d&d

random flint
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ah i see

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thanks so much for the help my friend

short marsh
rustic wagon
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how long is the average combat expected to take?

karmic garnet
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Depends on if people know what they wanna do on their turn before it gets to them, how powerful the party/enemies are, and how many party members/enemies there are

rustic wagon
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how much time should be set aside for a new group in early combat, no early feats, levels 1-3

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an hour?

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longer? less?

karmic garnet
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Hm..

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It really does depend on what enemies theyā€™re facing

rustic wagon
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ok

karmic garnet
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But if theyā€™re new itā€™ll automatically take longer yeah

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Since they gotta get the hang of things

short marsh
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Early combat 30-45 mins

civic quiver
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i've been playing d&d for abt 5 days now got any tips?

crude musk
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What do you want tips on specifically? D&D is a broad topic

jagged crescent
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New player. Can i roll my physical die during online game? I know trust is i an issue here but im honest player?

crude musk
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You can, if the DM is okay with it

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I allow my players to do that 90% of the time

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And remember, some DMs may say no but that doesn't automatically mean a lack of trust
A lot of online tools integrate digital dice rolls automatically, so DMs might ask everyone use digital dice for that

jagged crescent
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no need for pics of nat20's or anything?

crude musk
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No, if I'm gonna trust my players to roll in general, I'm gonna trust them not to lie about critical hits

wooden leaf
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Hi

jagged crescent
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do players use dnd beyond for rolls witch they can't roll? For exaple lvl 9 Fireball???

crude musk
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You can 100% roll for that on DDB

wooden leaf
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I'm new I was wondering is someone can be my dm cause I got some unused characters

wheat crystal
crude musk
wheat crystal
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Some people definitely have enough d6's for a level 9 fireball though dndLol

buoyant lion
jagged crescent
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Cool is there any games i can join or a channel where these games are being held? Im sick and can't work so i would like to play like a one shot or something?

crude musk
wooden leaf
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I'm confused

crude musk
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By what exactly?

wooden leaf
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I never been in this server before and I don't know anything at all so I don't know how to use your guys thing

wheat crystal
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What part of the instructions was confusing?

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Also don't post your age, against server rules and all that

crude musk
wooden leaf
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Sorry won't happen again

crude musk
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They mean you should edit your post to remove your age

crude musk
civic quiver
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in your oppinion what is the easiest class in d&d?

crude musk
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Probably champion fighter imo

civic quiver
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alr

crude musk
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Good, solid, simple "slap it with your sword" type

jagged crescent
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crude musk
buoyant lion
jagged crescent
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My bad

crude musk
civic quiver
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ok cool! thanks for the help

crude musk
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However, I'd say the jump in difficulty from "easiest" class to "hardest" class isn't insurmountable for a newcomer, so I'd honestly say "play whatever sounds fun and figure it out as you go"

jagged crescent
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brain not work šŸ˜„ have a good day yall

civic quiver
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That's what I'm doing right now! i like rogue and fighter at the moment!

wooden leaf
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How do I join the dm?

crude musk
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The instructions are all there

buoyant lion
wooden leaf
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I know that but I was wonder how to join them on dnd beyond

civic quiver
crude musk
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They'll give you an invite link to their campaign

wooden leaf
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Like the one from 03/22/2025?

crude musk
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What?

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What are you referring to?

wooden leaf
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The one on find a dm

buoyant lion
wooden leaf
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Or something

crude musk
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@wooden leaf You're going to have to not assume we can see or are looking at what you can see/are looking at

civic quiver
crude musk
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Nah, that's totally doable as a newcomer

wheat crystal
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You mean on the LFG forums? Setting aside the fact that it's not even the 22nd of March yet, the process for game application using the DDB forums will be different than here- in which case you would follow the DDB LFG guidelines

buoyant lion
wheat crystal
jagged crescent
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Is Baldur's Gate 3 a fair look at how DND sessions go?

crude musk
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Sessions? No

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It's an okay approximation of the general mechanics and theme, but not sessions or the exact rules

jagged crescent
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Game mechanics are the same or would i have to learn something new?

crude musk
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Like I said, an approximation

jagged crescent
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like reactions

crude musk
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They're not 1:1 the same and to be honest, the small differences will trip you up more than the big ones

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As a newcomer, I'd not use BG3 as a way to learn the rules

jagged crescent
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thank you for the time

stray jasper
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It's a good approximation for rules and mechanics, but many have been adapted to work in a video game format. As for session, given there's no DM or other players (unless multiplayer ofc), it's like comparing apples and potatoes.

sleek surge
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Hi

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wanton wharf
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Iā€™m looking to participate in a campaign, I have a character thought up and currently working on his sheet. But would like a DM to discuss with to see if itā€™s allowed (not that heā€™s op, heā€™s just got a kinda complicated, yet still short and not drawn out backstory.) help would be greatly appreciated.

stray jasper
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If it's just looking over a sheet for mechanical stuff I can do that, but if it's "allowed" is up to your DM. We all have our own rules, interpretations, and willingness to bend some stuff.

warped star
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Hi I am so new and only finally getting to AoE spells, what does the ā€œmake a constitution saving throw. On a failed saveā€¦ā€

What does that mean?? What is the successful save? What number do i compare?

hearty escarp
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Each save has a difficulty class, or DC for short. The DC on any spell you cast is calculated by the class that gives you that spell. If you read the class features you see the calculation. Usually it's 8 + Proficiency Bonus + your spellcasting ability.

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When someone makes a saving throw against a spell you cast, they roll against this DC.

warped star
lyric fjord
hearty escarp
stray jasper
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"Meets it beats it".

warped star
wild onyx
woven coral
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does someone have an easy campaign template for google docs

plush thistle
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Hey! Kinda new to dnd. My brother recommended this server to play so can you teach me the roles, stuff you can be and I've been thinking up characters for a while šŸ™‚ so can you tell me how to play online dnd?

wild onyx
plush thistle
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wild onyx
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It's good to have an idea of how the game works. For finding groups, check out #find-a-game . Meanwhile, hang out, chat, ask questions, absorb knowledge.

plush thistle
wild onyx
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Take a look at the resources above, check out the videos. The Free Rules are a good place to start.

viral basin
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Hello everyone. I have played DnD before but it's been a while.

civic pawn
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Hi

viral basin
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I've played DnD before but it's been a while since I played. I have alot of DnD 5E books and some homebrew books too.

viral basin
civic pawn
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Don't know but I am sorta new to dnd. I know a lot created a new character practically every day. But never actually played a game

viral basin
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I understand and what is your favorite class or multiclass?

civic pawn
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My favourite class would be either be paladin or warlock

viral basin
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nice, I like Monk. I usually play Monk. I've played Bard. I made the Dark Magician from Yugioh as a DnD character but I couldn't understand wizard. But want to one day.

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If your wondering about my name. My discord name is ResidentEvilFan but put y'all can call me Res or Resi.

civic pawn
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You can call me alf

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civic pawn
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So what's your favourite race mine is high elf

viral basin
civic pawn
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Oh god I just realised

frail linden
viral basin
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Never seen the Alf movie

civic pawn
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šŸ¤£

viral basin
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lol

frail linden
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What

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?

lyric fjord
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Hi Iā€™m a guy completely new to dnd as of now I played before as a child I really want to get back into things I donā€™t know anything but I hope to make a friend or two that keeps this game forever living

frail linden
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I just started doing d&d yesterday

lyric fjord
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I sending a friend request as we speak

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Did you create a character yet?

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And what edition were you looking forward to playing?

frail linden
frail linden
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I am still knew

lyric fjord
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So am I, I wonā€™t throw things at you

lyric fjord
frail linden
lyric fjord
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Will they have a problem helping me

frail linden
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I mean it's really up to them

lyric fjord
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Do you mind asking

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Pleeease

frail linden
frail linden
lyric fjord
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Okay thank you!

wild onyx
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Go ahead and ask your D&D questions in this channel. It's for helping bring new players aboard, folk will answer as and when they can.

lyric fjord
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How do I understand the point system

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To not go under or over when making one

frail linden
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Yo Shae, do you still want me to ask or are you going to go in character discussion?

lyric fjord
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Can you please

wild onyx
frail linden
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Ok

viral basin
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Does this server also do homebrew 5E books or Homebrew classes and stuff? Just curious?

hearty escarp
viral basin
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Thank you for letting me know.

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I saw the Baldurs Gate channel. Is there is also a Baldurs Gate DnD book too? I am not all caught up on the new DnD content.

tawny fog
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do thrown weapon attacks have disadvantage at melee range?

echo kelp
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Unless something says otherwise, ranged weapons have disadvantage against targets within 5 feet.

tawny fog
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I've been informed before that thrown weapons are not in the category of ranged weapons

sleek fractal
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I just got GHOSTED by 7 players whom I invited on this platform. 1 arrived to play

echo kelp
sleek fractal
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it is like a job application

sacred otter
sleek fractal
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I have been trying to get into a game for 90 days now

echo kelp
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Well keep the player that showed up on yoru short list and keep finding good folks to add to that list of "People I can play D&D with".

sleek fractal
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you know what excuse I haven't read so far? An actual meteor

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2nd game went down as a relative of DM died

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2 week mourning, third was kaputt

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a group imploded last time as the DM did not even text us back that we were thrown out

sacred otter
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May I ask what is the timing like? Cause for me my campaign is every weekend at 8 AM ET/EDT

median sail
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Trying to put together my first play-by-post situation on Discord!
Are there any must-haves (bots, channels, etc.) for a server like this?

wheat crystal
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The most important things for a PBP imo is consitency and accountability. Those kinds of games are more prone to "fizzling out" so to speak due to inactivity

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As for bots, you'll prob want a dice bot like Avrae to keep rolls logged & fair. Everything else is pretty much preference

median sail
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Food for thought, thanks!

supple swan
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how even the game works?

sacred otter
supple swan
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ok

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so i can tame dragons and ride them? that would be very cool

wild onyx
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Depends on whose game you're playing. Mostly, dragons in D&D are powerful and intelligent beings. They're more likely to accept a rider as a useful accessory rather than obey their commands.

supple swan
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well what if i beat the living out of it and then say you be my ride or my armor

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i guess i need ez mode for that

wild onyx
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Only the Dungeon Master (DM) of the game you're playing could tell you what happens next.

supple swan
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hmmm

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how can i play dnd online?

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and how i don`t make a chracter that dies to rats

wild onyx
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supple swan
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so if i want to see other rules i have to buy the books right?

lofty roost
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Correct

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You can go a decently long way with just the free rules

supple swan
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human paladin i guess i go then for the first one

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is there lighting buff that i can use on my wepon and become solair?

lofty roost
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You can read how spells work and then read what all the spells are to see if there's a spell that works like that

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You can use the Light cantrip for that purpose

supple swan
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elmental wepon was somthing that sounded like that but it`s description was paid so idk how that works

wild onyx
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Divine smite is likely what you're after.

supple swan
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enchanting things is if dm allow or else?

lofty roost
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You should read the rules

supple swan
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ok i search for it

lofty roost
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It sounds like you're talking about something akin to Minecraft enchantments, which aren't a thing in DnD

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Paladin has spells like Divine Smite which power up your attack in various ways

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These spells power your attack up once per casting of the spells and thus aren't permanent

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There are magical weapons which grant bonuses to your attack rolls and damage, but these can't be made with a spell

supple swan
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i know what a wepon buff is

lofty roost
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Idk if the free rules have magical weapons

supple swan
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have that but i see it in dark souls way

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that feels like a buff for mage class kinda for me but if it helps me beat enemys i have no problem

lofty roost
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There is no mage class, and spellcasters like Wizard generally never use weapons

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Magic weapons are mostly for martials like Fighter

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You seem to be lacking a fundamental understanding of DnD, so you really should read the free rules

supple swan
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hmm so there must be some enemy that you need to do magic damge or you do no damage then. right?

lofty roost
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I don't even understand your question

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Are you looking for an enemy which is immune to non-magical damage?

supple swan
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no just remided me of fear and hunger

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where you needed cursed wepon to hit ghosts

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ty

supple osprey
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how do you guys figure out names for your charecters without basing them off something the only thing ive come up with is xanax

supple swan
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kaftariom

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kakasifid

mighty elm
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Question as a warlock what does the patron do besides give you magic abilities

supple swan
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idk

lofty roost
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That is detailed in the description for the Warlock class, but long story short: you make an agreement with your patron to get everything the Warlock class grants you and maybe some more, but your patron also gets something out of the deal

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What your patron gets is up to you and maybe also your DM to decide and is often a major part of your backstory

mighty elm
lofty roost
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Up to you to decide

supple swan
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can i make a agreament with a patron to that if i beat him in a simple children game then i get all there powers and i become there patron then?

lofty roost
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If your patron for some reason agrees to that, then sure

supple swan
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the chaos we can create is as the univese can expande then

lofty roost
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...what

main fulcrum
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There are no mechanics for becoming the patron
It would be up to your DM if any of that is even remotely possible

mighty elm
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So I read the warlock class and it says the patron can make permanent changes to your character interesting

supple swan
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how can you identify a mimic?

main fulcrum
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When it tries to eat you usually works

supple swan
lofty roost
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Up to your DM

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If you wanna make a character who made becoming 7 ft be a part of the pact, then ask your DM if you can do that

mighty elm
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What do Fae even do I'm kinda confused

supple swan
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idk

lofty roost
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You mean Fey, as in creatures from the Feywild?

crude musk
wild onyx
supple osprey
supple swan
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use what dragon ball used

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like kakorat and carot

lofty roost
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This is all definitely unnecessary, and using a random name generator or whatever you feel like is totally fine

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All that's necessary is the DM allowing the name

supple swan
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how about i just do a costution check or somthing for that?

obtuse anvil
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hallo

lofty roost
supple swan
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not becoming mimc food

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hmm how smart can they get?

lofty roost
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You seldomly do a Construction check, and definitely not for this purpose

wild onyx
mighty elm
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Whenever I think of Fae I think of creatures that use wordplay to somehow trap you into an extremely disadvantageous contracts

lofty roost
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The call for deciding a check for clocking a Mimic is to the DM. Your DM might ask insight, perception, investigation, or whatever.

supple swan
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my first isnt english and i cant speack english fuitly and don`t know what half the words mean

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wait a minute

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oh yeah ty

supple swan
wild onyx
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Read about it, then do it.

supple swan
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hmm ok

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xp or milestones?

random wyvern
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hey im brand new to this and would like to learn if someone could maybe help me out or send me some messages to help me out that would be amazing

supple swan
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really fills like studing last minute

wild onyx
# supple swan xp or milestones?

Presuming you're on D&D Beyond now, don't worry about those options. The only one to remember is when you come to ability scores set it to the Standard Array method.

wild onyx
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supple swan
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hey can you tell me what i do here

wild onyx
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Put it to milestone if that's what you're asking about.

patent pollen
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Yo I'm brand new to DND but I do really want to get into it I just don't know how or who to play with

plucky ridge
quartz root
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Anyone willing to play some online D&D as to instruct me from zero how to play?

plucky ridge
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There aren't enough people with time to teach 1 on 1 but we can answer any questions you might have as you review the rules

slim oak
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Hey I'm completely new to role-playing and dnd and was wondering if anyone or a group will be willing to help me play and get to learn dnd

hearty escarp
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Welcome. On this server we have an lfg system where players and DMs organize themself. You can check out #looking-for-players to see if there are open games that might suit you.

twin hazel
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hello im new to dnd itself looking for a necromancer teacher

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im currently looking to build a charachter on roll 20 but i cant seem to find the school of necromacy and other spells so wonderingt how im supposed play what im looking to play

hearty escarp
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The free rules are limited to the evocation school. The necromancer subclass requires the purchase of the Player's Handbook (2014).
However, you don't need to play that subclass to pick necromancy spells, so you can still Animate Dead just fine with an evocation subclass wizard.

twin hazel
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i cant even find whre to find a school at the tutorial is only helpful for on map details

hearty escarp
twin hazel
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i have about 17 different website open

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im overly lost
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s oat lvl 3 you get youre school

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school of necromancy is a pay thing>?

hearty escarp
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Yes. Most player options require the purchase of a book.

twin hazel
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how much is said book im looking to see if i canfind people to play with not spend money to make a charachter i wont ever iuse

hearty escarp
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Depends on where you buy it. I imagine roll20 has a marketplace that will tell you the price. Likely around 30 usd for a digital license.

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But as I said, the free rules provide a free subclass (Evoker), which is enough to get started.

twin hazel
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it dont got the spells or csantrips i mlooking for tho

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in further levels

hearty escarp
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Not all spells are in the free rules. Depending on which ones you're looking for, they may also not be on roll20.

twin hazel
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tbh i have 0 clue what i mdoing

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im trying to us e my ai and google to figure out how to play a necroamnccer but only place i found is roll20

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but i can make a charachjter becsuase i cant find where to buy the school of necromancy

hearty escarp
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Well, AI is going to tell you a bunch of half-truths at the best of times. And it likely has old information, since DnD has been around for a while.

As I said, the Player's Handbook (2014 version) contains the necromancer subclass.

twin hazel
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how do you buy that on roll 20 im looking for it and it isnt a thing

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why tf they make it so hard to play šŸ˜‚ thius the same has warhammer so much potential hidden

hearty escarp
twin hazel
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thhank you

hearty escarp
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I should also mention that there exists a newer version of the Player's Handbook (2024), but that one happens to not include the necromancy subclass.

twin hazel
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yes i need the necromancy school if 2024 don have it i only need 2014

hearty escarp
twin hazel
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if i find a dm who has the 2014 pack i can make a wiz with the necro school right>

hearty escarp
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I'm not sure. On roll20, if you build the character in a game that a DM that owns that content has created, yeah I think so.

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But I haven't used roll20 in a while, so take that with a grain of salt.

twin hazel
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gotcha what do you use>

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roll20 is first isaw you could find like ppublic games

hearty escarp
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DnD Beyond and Foundry VTT

twin hazel
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can you join random campaiigns or is that just a friends buikt one

hearty escarp
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Yes, roll20 is the biggest 'package deal' for running and playing games, because it also has a public lfg system.

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For DDBeyond and Foundry, it's private. That is, you'll likely organize outside of the platform. Though DDB has a forum you could check out.

twin hazel
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yea the lfg thing is what im looking for thhe most idk anyone who plays dnd

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ima have to get me thhe pack next pay check

hearty escarp
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I would also encourage you to give it a try with just the free rules. Can't hurt to test the waters before you buy something.

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Even if it isn't the exact character you wanted.

twin hazel
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ihave a decent dnd ecperience from listeneing i just reaollly want to give a go at necromancy since i know its hard to play roleplay wise

wild onyx
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Animate dead is in the Free Rules, right? Throw in chill touch, ray of sickness, that kind of thing, easy to get it going.

twin hazel
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im not sure is animatre dead in fre rule ?>

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ive nvever made a characvhter before been looking multiple posts or guides o nhow to m ake a necro and they all go to necromancy schoo l

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tbh i dont know wtf im doing making a chara myself lol

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i know how to play one building him is a whole new thing

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das why i masking if anyone played a necro in a campagne before to get so pointers

wild onyx
twin hazel
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its i nthe necromancy school

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which i donmt have atm

hearty escarp
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You don't need to have the necromancy subclass to take necromancy spells. As I said before, an evoker can cast Animate Dead just as well.

twin hazel
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without any packs i only yhave the evocation school

wild onyx
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So, wizard is the class, pick a species. Elf might be fun if you want an extra four hours to get stuff done. Pick a background, from the Free Rules I'd say any but Soldier, really. Don't worry about the subclass, it's not actually a requirement - as Deva said.

twin hazel
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okok

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i already have a chart for a warlock necro idk if its any good for wiz tho Intelligence: 15 (+1 from race = 16)
Constitution: 14
Dexterity: 13
Charisma: 10
Wisdom: 12
Strength: 8
Step 4: Choose Yo

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this looks ok ?

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disregard boinuses since im planning to polay teifling

wild onyx
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Sure, you want the Intelligence for your casting and the Constitution to keep your concentration spells running.

twin hazel
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okok

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apparently icant post a picture of the chhara i made

echo kelp
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You can use a reputable hosting service and link to it that way.

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Make sure to follow the server rules for sharing links.

final mica
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New Here, looking to play some DnD In future, can anyone give me any info how often games are played using TTS from this Discord? šŸ™‚

echo kelp
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We don't host games on this server

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But you can look through the posts in the Looking For Game channels to find a group/game to join

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Some are text-based games.

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Others are voice-based

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pallid estuary
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Hii

stark willow
pallid estuary
stark willow
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But it doesn't really matter unless you want to maximize your output
I'd say just do whatever you want to do

pallid estuary
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Oki!!

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Thanks:3

wheat crystal
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That being said race has very little impact if any to a class. All are viable unless you're playing a specific kind of game that wants to deep dive into #optimization

stark willow
wheat crystal
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The only exception, at least on the +1/1/1 and +2/+1 part is if you were playing 2014 only and used a race that had a unique stat bonus (e.g. Mountain Dwarf which has a +2 Str and +2 Con), in which case you would be able to arrange that unique set around as normal thanks to Tasha's (e.g. +2 Int, +2 Cha)

chilly vale
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Hello guys, is there anything i should check out before i start making characters?

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i wanna make a paladin character but i just wanna make sure that im doing everything right and not just randomly picking stuff hoping for the best

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woven coral
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i need a dm but i already used my thingy and now i have to wait 7 days

slow coral
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Just wanted to introduce my self I am the Dragonborn (from Skyrim not the DnD race) anyway I have never played DnD

smoky adder
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Welcome!

mild kiln
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hiiiiii :3

pallid estuary
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If your new it belongs here

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If not it dnd discussion

pallid estuary
pallid estuary
mild kiln
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hello

unique stag
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Newcomer here šŸ™‚ā€ā†•ļø

pallid estuary
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Wsg ranger

pallid estuary
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I'm kinda ik alot more now

unique stag
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Yo yo

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I wanna get a game together

pallid estuary
unique stag
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Thatā€™s true

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median cave
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is anyone starting a new camppaign and willing to teach a new player sometime soon?

crude musk
vivid rivet
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Is anyone starting a campaign for newcomers if so can you invite me

hearty escarp
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Check the link Davyd posted above. This server has it's own channels for group finding.

crude musk
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@left pendant Look up three messages (and don't share your age, it's against server rules)

left pendant
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Sorry, just realized

cerulean knoll
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Hii, can someone tell me the role of High elf?

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and what's their magic?

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My friends are going to make a DND game and Idk the things that I will do on that game. The only role that I want is elf though..

dull kindle
cerulean knoll
wild onyx
dry relic
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For the Shove action

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Whose proficiency bonus do I use?

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Shove. The target must succeed on a Str./Dex. (it chooses which) saving throw (DC = 8 + Prof. Bonus + Str.) or you can either push it 5 ft. away or cause it to have the Prone condition.

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And for that matter whose STR stat?

wild onyx
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Based on the level of the character performing the shove. For a level one character, that's +2. Their Strength bonus also applies.

The acting character is setting the difficulty for the defending creature to resist.

dry relic
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Ok. So the STR and Prof. Bonus is from the attacker?

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Thank-you

wild onyx
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You've got it.

tiny junco
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hello, I've just joined this DnD discord and would like some help from someone pls

plucky cave
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Hey everyone, im new to dnd but I absolutely love the premise of character, lore, and world building, Iā€™m a big rpg player, artist, and writer in my spare time but mainly I work as a nurse! Iā€™m gonna check out more of the rule sets for the game and hopefully I can join some great campaigns here!

tiny junco
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although I have some experience of characters/classes

plucky cave
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You know more than me already lol, I know thereā€™s bards and clerics šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚

tiny junco
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I'm just trying to find a consistent party and dungeon master

plucky cave
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You keep me updated then, Iā€™d totally love to join your party if youā€™re interested, itā€™d be fun to play with other newcomers for the first time

tiny junco
plucky cave
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I get a little intimated by more experienced ones just cause I donā€™t know the rules and such

tiny junco
plucky cave
tiny junco
plucky cave
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Ah I get you

tiny junco
plucky cave
tiny junco
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is, their anyone else interested in joining this party?

random socket
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does anyone else find it really overwhelming to try to find a beginner-friendly party? i've been lurking the "looking for player" section but oh my god they fill up so fast???

echo kelp