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upbeat bison
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so they likely are where you left, still loyal

torpid mauve
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or you just make it spirits

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for the extra bit of lore flavor

fallen surge
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That's up to you and your DM. Don't think of a game mechanic that you need to use. Think of them as people, that are just part of your backstory. They are friendly to you, and want to help you out, but they're just normal people

torpid mauve
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this server has been useful once again

fallen surge
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They don't "work" like anything. They are just NPCs that you can talk to and give them small tasks to do. They aren't a game mechanic

torpid mauve
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sidenote to my earlier ask Fast Character . com provides an awsome helping hand it still creates something 90% alike to the base 5e char sheet buts its much simpler then anything i have ever seen

upbeat bison
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they can quite easily be a labour source to be honest, if the DM allows it. They could be making you some money running some business in your stead. The 2024 bastion rules talk about this, and its been done in lots of games

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just not an active help in your adventuring really

torpid mauve
upbeat bison
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yep exactly

torpid mauve
upbeat bison
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i mean i would allow it in my game. gonna be a real shame when the knight finds out his two loyal retainers got immediately killed by trying to open the door without a Knock spell šŸ˜­

torpid mauve
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when the dm says roll 4d6 and drop the lowest

spiral garden
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Heyy would anyone be willing to be like a mentor to me? I have basically no experience and would love for someone to help me get the basics down : ,)

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toxic sable
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I decided ima pick up DND for the first time. Usually I like summoners/supports in RPG games. Can soneone help me find the main class for me?

shadow stream
sharp zenith
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how do i get started for DND? i already have an idea for a character but i dont know any lore or abilities etc

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odd ledge
marsh cliff
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I made a D&d club in my school my problem is I don't know how to freaking DM help meeeeee

echo kelp
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?newdm

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What is a Dungeon Master?
  • In Dungeons & Dragons, one person serves as the Dungeon Master, the gameā€™s lead storyteller and referee. The DM runs the adventure for the players, who navigate its hazards and decide which paths to explore.
How does it work?
Where do I start?
echo kelp
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?dmtips

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D&D Starter Set: Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
Dungeon Master Tips

The most important part of being a good DM is facilitating the fun of everyone at the table. Keep these tips in mind to help things go smoothly:

Embrace the shared story.

D&D is about telling a story as a group, so let the players contribute to the outcome through the words and deeds of their characters. If some players are reluctant to speak up, ask them what their characters are doing.

Itā€™s not a competition.

The DM isnā€™t competing against the player characters. Your job is to referee the rules, run monsters, and keep the story moving.

Be fair and flexible.

Treat your players in a fair, impartial manner. The rules help you do this, but you can make your own rulings to ensure everyone is having fun.

Modify the adventure to suit your tastes.

Adventures have no prescribed outcome. You can alter any encounter to make it more interesting and fun for your players.

Donā€™t worry about mistakes.

Dungeon Masters are fallible, just like everyone else, and even experienced DMs make mistakes. If you overlook, forget, or misrepresent something, correct yourself and move on. No one expects you to memorize every part of this adventure and all the rules in the Basic Rules. As long as your players are having fun, everything will be just fine.

marsh cliff
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Thank you so much bro thank you thank you

hollow void
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"For the d8 you need all three of the die. Low/low/low is 1. Low/high/low is a 3." is what the guy said to make 3 d6's work ş

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like a d8 with little to no change to luck

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how does this exactly work???

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low is 1-3, high is 4-6 btw

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check the quora post for more context

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wait nevermind i get it now

wheat crystal
main kernel
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Hi

wheat crystal
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Welcome!

ionic mango
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Hey I'm semi new to dnd and I'm looking for a few people I can tag along with in a campaign online.

odd ledge
fluid edge
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Hy everybody

terse bolt
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new player looking for campaign to join (est) only available weekends.

stuck pelican
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Iā€™m also new and looking for way to play

hidden ginkgo
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Iā€™ve played D&D years ago. Would love to play again, but will admit Iā€™ll play like somewhat of a newbie.

maiden gust
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Hi everyone I'm an experienced player for 5 years and was wanting to find a game were I can get back into it again.

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tender pilot
ionic mango
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Hey how is everyone doing

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I'm looking to find a game to join I'm est time

stuck pelican
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Yes

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Iā€™m cst

fossil yoke
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Hi

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How do I play?

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fossil yoke
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Oh

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Oki

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I made a character manually

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Im so confused

tribal comet
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Hi everyone! Iā€™m Luigi and Iā€™m new at D&D!

safe coral
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Same

lyric fjord
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Hi you guys im Zeke and i and my friend wanted to get into dnd and were very new but i based my character off of an album by icp so if i do anything wrong on accident please let me know!

analog eagle
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Hiya everyone! My names Marianne. Been playing DND off and on for 10+ years. Ranger-Sorceress Half-Elf was my first character and I love her so much.

final otter
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Hey im Arrkin, ive played a couple of times in the last year, but have never found a lot of people interested in playing a game. Please help me if I get something wrong!

hearty escarp
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Welcome everyone! Make sure to check out the helpful links posted above and in the pins, and feel free to directly ask if you have questions.

swift cedar
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HI everyone I'm Rogia and I'm new to D&D!

deep harbor
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Hello there I never played dungeon and dragons but since I played baldur's gate 3 and loved it I was wondering if this was a server were you can play dungeon and dragons?

lime horizon
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Iā€™d kinda like to have a group where none of us know how to play D&D and we all just figure it out

lyric fjord
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yooo what's up guys

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I am new to all of this DnD stuff, what would you guys say its "the basics" to start with?

wheat crystal
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Welcome everyone! I'll try to answer everyone's questions here:

LFG on this Server. To use this server to find a group, read through #find-a-game carefully as it contains the instructions on how to both make a group-finding post on this server as well as responding to others' posts. Newbie-friendly or newbie-composed groups aren't always explicitly advertised, so it's always good to ask. It's important to note that advertising or soliciting games outside the proper channels is against server rules.

LFG Resources. This server isn't the only place to find a group! The wider you cast a net the better chance you have of getting into a game. Online options include other TTRPG or unofficial D&D servers, social media sites like Reddit's r/lfg & Facebook Groups, and lfg forums like those found as part of D&DBeyond. For in person games try checking your local school/uni clubs, libraries, and game stores!

Where to Start Learning. Check out #learn-to-play and flip through the Free Rules linked in that channel & this channel's pins. The first few sections cover the bulk of the game's rules including how to make a character and what you can do with said character both in & out of combat. Don't feel pressured to memorize anything but do try to familiarize yourself; making a practice character is a great way to do that! While it's really nice to have a DM personally help you through it, the more work you can do on your end before joining a game will help you transition into a table faster. Of course, we're here to help answer any specific rules-learning questions along the way.

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Now for more specific questions:

wheat crystal
lyric fjord
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okey so I did some research and I got two questions,

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1 Where does paying for races or some other stuff limit yourself? I got to use the free stuff 100% if I am not gonna spend any money or can I for example be a minotaur for free somehow?

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and 2 when creating a character, should I do it with the DM or do it by myself? maybe the setting of the plot doesn't match up or anything

idle hearth
lyric fjord
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is there any way to make like, custom races? something that isnt from the books?

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I think I need to talk with DMs about those, right?

lofty roost
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Minotaur from both of these functions wildly differently than MM Minotaur

idle hearth
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Okay so there are different sources I just usually use the MM because itā€™s a physical book I now like the back of my hand. Practical really.

lyric fjord
lofty roost
lofty roost
lyric fjord
lofty roost
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You can absolutely not be anything, but you can be a lot

lyric fjord
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It just needs to be reasonable

lofty roost
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You should consider using Tabaxi - which are cat people - instead of Custom Lineage

lyric fjord
idle hearth
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Hey I canā€™t seem to send photos on here I found hombrew Minotaur

lyric fjord
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but like can I use them for free? or I gotta pay?

lofty roost
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Custom Lineage is mostly for optimizing or if there's something that really doesn't work with any other official species

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Tasha is a book you need to pay for

lofty roost
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Suggesting homebrew options to newbies is a bad idea

idle hearth
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I donā€™t mean to argue but i just thought Iā€™d look in there. Not like I could find this in 5e hand book anyway. I got curious, to me it didnā€™t look that complicated

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I didnā€™t read the last message. I think you got this.

vague cargo
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heyloooo! what do i do?

lyric fjord
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I am guessing custom lineage is also better for a more lore and roleplay focused gameplay

tardy forge
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I wanna get into D&D but I very literally have 0 clue about anything except the upmost simple ideas

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fossil yoke
dense gust
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So is there a place on discord I can actually play dnd? Or find people to meet up with for it?

hearty escarp
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Yup, this server has separate channels for it. Check #find-a-game for how it works.

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Other discord servers may offers similar organizing spaces, or may even directly host games.

thorny roost
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Anyone know a good way to find a game?

exotic remnantBOT
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hidden ginkgo
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I want to be a perytopher (peryton centaur), but I know thatā€™s not an option. Iā€™d be happy as a centaur mage. Iā€™m so new, I just figured out VC means voice chat. But I promise I will catch on.

ripe current
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hi

dry relic
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Check out the Basic rules online.

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That info covers about 90%.

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Also there are great Youtube starting videos online to look for.

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You can start with WASD20.

lyric fjord
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thank you

dry relic
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I would start by finding a game session online.

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There are tons of them.

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I have one but it does have some requirements.

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THere are many on the LFG channel.

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Also this server has many very helpful folks willing to answer any question.

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A LOT of knowledge here.

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The community is what makes DnD great.

teal zephyr
wind kite
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HI im relatively new to d and d and was wondering whats the best class and race for beginners to play

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not too simple but not like a wizard or smth

narrow stump
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Whatever you want that is not druid or wizzard

wind kite
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im thinkin arcane trickster

cerulean salmon
lyric fjord
cerulean salmon
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though id look more at what mechanics you want, because most dms will let you reskin stuff

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known as reflavoring

lofty roost
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Neither fulfill the fantasy well, tho

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You could definitely reflavor Armorer as casting Fireball by launching a missile, or Firebolt with a flamethrower

cerulean salmon
lofty roost
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Just get a paragraph of the BIG lines in, session 0 will help you flesh everything out

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Your DM should help you with incorporating your backstory into the campaign and also help you out if you're new

lime horizon
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Think I should get the playerā€™s handbook?

dark sierra
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My bad for bothering anyone

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Just asking a question

dim pilot
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Hi, Iā€™m kind of new here by the way what are common skin tones for a? Tiefling of abyssal heritage.

pearl bramble
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Whatā€™s going on fellas, new to DnD in general but have been interested in DMing. Really excited to get into it. Golfing had been kicking my ass so I need a side hobby.

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echo kelp
warped shuttle
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Hello chat! I'm also a newcomer, and I've been searching people to play with for a long time since I discovered this hobby.

Y'all can call me Ness, and I'm italian so, warning that english is not my first language, plus, I'm not super good at improvising roleplay since I've barely done two sessions in my entire life, and in my native language- despite this, pretty much know the rules, already have a ton of characters I want to create and use, and I'd love to get to know all of you guys!

echo kelp
quasi pasture
warped shuttle
quasi pasture
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Yeahh I get you completely. I suck at actually TALKING in english

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Polish in my case šŸ˜”

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My accent is so thick I could slice it with a knife

warped shuttle
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Incredibly relatable lmao

viral marlin
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i really want to play d&d but i dont know where to go to actually play. i just finished making my character

warped shuttle
quasi pasture
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Same, just gotta make a character

meager gulch
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Hey whatā€™s the way to make a character in knew and am just looking for help

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New*

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lyric fjord
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Hi

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Hi um how do I create a character

lyric fjord
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anyone one who can talk i have some questions

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potent iron
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Is there a lfg tab?

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quasi pasture
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How do I join a campaign?

echo kelp
quasi pasture
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Ok, thank you!

lyric fjord
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How do you make characters for DND?

vast silo
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does anyone want to help me make my new dnd character with me? im new fso itd be really appreciated!

noble vale
vast silo
noble vale
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are you building the character for a specific campaign/game/one shot?

vast silo
noble vale
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no need to send me a friendo

vast silo
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sorry lol you just seemed friendly šŸ™‚

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it wasnt meant to get your attention

noble vale
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i try to be friendly, it costs nothing and makes everyone involved feel better

vast silo
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very true

noble vale
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so what issues are you having making a character then?

vast silo
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figuring out what background and alignment they should have. his backstory is a bit split but basically he is a sorcerer former cleric who lost the love of his life died in battle he tries everything in his clerical powers to save them to no avail. so, he renounces his party, re;igion, life, beiefs, and turns to dark magic. so im havung a hard time figuring out what would pair well for that lol

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sorry for the info dump

noble vale
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alignment is pretty šŸ¤·

vast silo
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yeahhh

noble vale
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really doesn't matter anymore, i don't worry too too much about it for 5e characters

vast silo
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okay thats good

noble vale
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as long as their goals/attitude don't impede the party (specifically don't upset the other players) it's very meh

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i see backstory as what they were doing just before they became an adventurer, so for this case the acolyte background seems pretty obvious

vast silo
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his attitude is more or less, "leave me alone"

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and i was thinking acolyte but i wasnt sure because he left that church but i guess its background for a reason lmao

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that healps alot

noble vale
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the other school of thought is "what gives me the best bonuses"

vast silo
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HAHA real, i am keeping that in play fs i just want to keep him a well rounded character lorewise first.

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i think that always churns out good pcs

timber locust
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hello :3

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i love rated-R adventures

vast silo
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wym r rated lol just like groy and deep stroy type stuff/

timber locust
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well not so much gore ok sorry :3

vast silo
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NOONO youre good i js didnt understand

timber locust
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is fine

tribal plinth
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What do you roll for remembering a memory? Like a flashback

noble vale
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what?

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still what

tribal plinth
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Like a performance check or insight/wisdom?

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Sorry I felt like having a flashback needed a check.

ornate dagger
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Insight prob

noble vale
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oh... if you want to give your player a flashback...just do it?

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unless for some reason you want the opportunity to fail

normal surge
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I seriously canā€™t find where to get a bag for like carrying dice fromšŸ˜“

manic otter
brazen burrow
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hi together. for our next campagne i wanted to switch my character sheet to an online version and i found some really helpful apps that also have the different features when you level up in one place. like when i level up to lv3 warlock it shows me all the different pact boons.
I wasnt able to find something like that with the 2024 rules though and wanted to ask if there is something like that.
Feeling a bit overwhelmed with all the different ressources online once i level up

hearty escarp
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DnDBeyond has a character builder for 2024. Other sites are unlikely to have a character builder until the System Reference Document for 2024 is released, which hasn't happened yet.

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The community as a whole is still kind of figuring out how to handle the different versions.

brazen burrow
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i think i used the dndbeyond app a few months back and used something else since i cant access everything if i dont pay for the appropriate book

hearty escarp
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Ah. Well the issue then is that no other tools will provide more free content without being considered piracy, which then goes against TOS.

brazen burrow
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yea true

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i do own a few of the books irl since i like collecting them
not really keen of paying for what i already own just to have digital access to it

hearty escarp
brazen burrow
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the apps did help getting everything a bit more sorted and not having to go through multiple books since you have the normal level table, then an update for more stuff and another one for updated data

brazen burrow
hearty escarp
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I get where you're coming from. Ultimately it's the product policy of WotC and has been brought up many times. I'm not sure where the best place to give this feedback would be, but probably in the DDB forums.

brazen burrow
hearty escarp
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Not sure how you mean. There are plenty of digital character sheets depending on your needs, they just can't offer paid content for free.

brazen burrow
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yea but a blank sheet wont get me the information that's what i mean.
Just trying to see where i can get all the info i need so i dont have to search 4 different websites for info
looking at the dndbeyond page this does seem to have all the info updated so i can just copy it i guess

hearty escarp
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Oh, so like finding the references that point you to in which books you could find which information? DDB does that fairly well, yeah.

brazen burrow
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exactly
although i noticed while going through the warlock section that it doesnt list the subclasses you get at lv3 outside of pact of the fiend.
the other 3 are missing it seems

simple goblet
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Pact of the fiend is the subclass in the Basic Rules/SRD which is why it is typically the only one you see, as the others require buying the source

brazen burrow
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arent the others also in the normal PHB?
it even states that when i search for great old one with the search bar

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oh ok i get it
need to buy the updated phb 2024 to access

hearty escarp
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Though as Lionn has mentioned, I don't think subclasses really have a good listing if you don't own the content.

Species is much better in that regard:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/species

brazen burrow
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i feared as much
so it's either buying books digital for convenience or scouring different websites for information people put out

simple goblet
hearty escarp
brazen burrow
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for the few times i was here i got really good advice so i appreciate that

brazen burrow
torpid mauve
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Quick question WHat is the most broken class Feature you guys know, cause i think i just found a contestant for that spot
MotM's shadar-kai

lucid leaf
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Because thatā€™s just a fairly powerful racial feature, nowhere near as powerful as some class features

fresh fable
idle hearth
median oasis
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hi does the level 1 cleric begin with all he possible cleric spells?

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and chose 3 after a long rest to prep?

torpid mauve
torpid mauve
hearty escarp
reef meteor
median oasis
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like you already know all the level 1 cleric spells

hearty escarp
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You can pick any spell from the clerics spell list to prepare, yeah. The limit is in how many of them you can have prepared at the same time.

reef meteor
median oasis
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oh ok its a bit weird that you only know 3 cantrips but know all the 15 or so level 1 spells flavorwise

fading yacht
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hello

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mental marsh
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I am new to dnd. Like very new. I have played video games my whole life. I am doing a campaign with my brother DMing. Does anyone have any tips to avoid meta gaming? I have been told to avoid doing it but I find it very hard to not do, after playing years of video games it first instinct to do that sort of thing.

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Sorry for long message

brazen moss
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Don't meta game because it's fun imo not to

plucky ridge
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Best way to avoid it is to think in terms of what you as a player know versus what your character would know.

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Example; if another character speaks with an NPC without your character there, you the player knows, but your character wouldn't know unless they were told.

mental marsh
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Hmm, ok that makes sense. One of the things I was called out on was I realized the enemies armor class & said it out loud. Was later told I shouldnā€™t do that.

plucky ridge
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It's also totally okay to check in your DM if you're not sure

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That's an honest mistake that happens to a lot of people

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What matters is that you got what they meant and are learning šŸ™‚

mental marsh
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I am having a lot of fun with the campaign weā€™re doing. But rn itā€™s just my brother being DM for me & his gf lol. Ty for the advice lunarith. I donā€™t wanna ruin their campaign by doing stuff like that.

plucky ridge
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Happy to help

mental marsh
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Oh hey, I have one more random question that itā€™s ok if you donā€™t know.
But in the warrior of open hand monk subclass, you can apply topple Addle or push off of a unarmed atk. My thought is why would I ever use addle. Since itā€™s purpose is to stop opportunity attacks, wouldnā€™t pushing them or making them prone do the same thing? Again sorry for the paragraph.

plucky ridge
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I'm not too sure actually, I haven't played Monk too much. #dnd-rules might have some insight on to how it would work.

mental marsh
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Ok ty

fiery bane
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Hello, I'm new to DnD and want to find a casual group to play with that would accept a newbie, I got into it because of Critical Role and BG3, I'm just now getting a dice set and tray etc. I am curious would it be online or find a group around the local area?

rustic vault
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Hi im new to dnd i have done it like 5 times. Idk if this is the place but i am trying to make a charcter on dnd beyond. I had someone in the past help me make a character and i wanting to do that again. I'm wanting to make a Tortle Druid of the Shepard. Would anyone be able to help me out?

mental marsh
rustic vault
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i have used it before and really like it but it not letting me change from druid of the wild to of the shepard

mental marsh
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my brother has player guide book that was a biiiig help with the class. race is less easy if you wanna do a unique race like that

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isnt that a subclass you get past lvl 1? im new as well

rustic vault
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yeah my charcter is lvl 3

echo kelp
rustic vault
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thanks

echo kelp
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You can also access the free D&D rules - check the pinned message here in the channel.

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That has the core game rules and also covers the steps for creating a character.

rustic vault
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i think what i am needing is someone with the online book or something like that?

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because i can make a druid but only of the land

vapid sequoia
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Hi,

I'm the DM for my group of friends, all of us are brand new to D&D
Recently I found out that D&D beyond exists but we're having some issues with the characters there. I cannot find all the options from the player's handbook ( fighter's eldirtch knight martial archetype for example ) Can anyone help? What rules am I looking for?

echo kelp
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So unless you own the book on DnDBeyond you can only get the free materials from the free rules

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strong needle
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Hello everyone am looking to be a dm/gm can someone help me please thank you

vapid sequoia
echo kelp
strong needle
echo kelp
short marsh
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?newdm

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What is a Dungeon Master?
  • In Dungeons & Dragons, one person serves as the Dungeon Master, the gameā€™s lead storyteller and referee. The DM runs the adventure for the players, who navigate its hazards and decide which paths to explore.
How does it work?
Where do I start?
tight bison
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Does anyone know the best way to find groups for a new player?

echo kelp
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Well you can certainly look through our LFG channels

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primal eagle
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Hello hello, I'm a relatively newbie-ish player (I've played D&D a long while ago with friends and had a cyberpunk campaign that ended recently) so I'm here to be social and make friends and eventually find a group to play with at some point, hopefully.

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agile hull
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Newbie question, me and my friends are starting our first ever campaign and Iā€™m wondering how much team composition matter in a lower stakes campaign? Like we already have a cleric and a wizard but I donā€™t want to play someone super tanky so do you guys think weā€™d survive if I was like a rogue or is that frontline presence super important

echo kelp
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A decent DM can keep things balanced

vital sail
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Team composition isn't super important in a low stakes campaign

agile hull
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Hmmm okay thanks a lot Iā€™ll def consider this

timber mantle
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Hey guys, so i'm newer to DnD and want to run my first campaign... is it better to ask for more experienced players, so they can help me if I make mistakes? or would more experienced players only be expecting a more experienced DM to match them?

noble vale
timber mantle
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and how many should I have?

noble vale
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4 or 5 players total is a good place to be at

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a couple of experienced players, a couple of newer players

timber mantle
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cool! another fear I have, is recieving one of those players that you hear horror stories of... should I do some kind of screening beforehand, and how would I do so?

noble vale
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well... talk with all your prospective players and make sure they're normal human beings.

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have a session 0, discuss the tones and themes, get a feel for everyone's comfort levels (including yours) and make sure the vibes mesh

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not everyone is suitable for every table, and that's okay

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horror stories are the outliers though, most games are normal.

timber mantle
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horror stories? didn't even know you could do that in DnD

lyric cove
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Hey folks

cobalt estuary
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Hai

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hybrid gyro
noble vale
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_> i meant horror stories as in "rpg horror stories"

echo kelp
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Oh I think they mean bad D&D experiences

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yeah that

noble vale
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correct

hybrid gyro
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Damn that sounded so cool

noble vale
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i mean, curse of strahd

timber mantle
hybrid gyro
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lol I actually just finished that.

lyric cove
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You can add supernatural horror elements to your game: Vampires, Werewolves, Ghosts, Zombies are all listed in the Monster Manual along with Lore.

If Eldritch horror is more your preference things like Mind Flayers, intellect devours, and other aberrations are also included.

You can use spooky atmospheric music, props, and environmental descriptions as well. Just think of your favorite horror movie or book and take elements from it to add in.

obtuse wadi
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Beside the Aestethic reasons, why choose to play Monk instead of Fighter, Paladin, Barbarian, or Ranger?

vital sail
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Are you asking in Terms of play style? There are many reasons to play any class.

noble vale
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why play any class?

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because it seems fun/fits the concept

obtuse wadi
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what makes Monk unique in Playstyle then?

echo kelp
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?tag new monk

exotic remnantBOT
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classMonk Monk

Dart in and out of melee while striking fast and hard
Monks use rigorous combat training and mental discipline to align themselves with the multiverse and focus their internal reservoirs of power. Different Monks conceptualize this power in various ways: as breath, energy, life force, essence, or self, for example. Whether channeled as a striking display of martial prowess or as a subtler manifestation of defense and speed, this power infuses all that a Monk does.

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

Likes: Unarmed combat
Complexity: High
Starting HP: 8 + Con. modifier

vital sail
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Very fast, not reliant on equipment, simple

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I would not say they are complex

noble vale
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there are rather not complex at all

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monks punch and dont wear armor.

echo kelp
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Yeah I donā€™t necessarily agree with that complexity bit but thatā€™s what the game designers thought of the class.

vital sail
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Their main facet is how fast they are

echo kelp
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But I find they are pretty straight forward and good at locking up an opponent so the rest of the party can either focus on other threats or work together on the target the monk has engaged.

obtuse wadi
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Fast? like Skirmisher hit and run or high inisiative?

for the complexity I think the designer say its complex because of managing ki points

vital sail
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High dexterity but also unarmored movement, which gives a flat bonus to move speed

echo kelp
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Move fast, use features to get extra strikes in and/or stun the target, some subclasses can really mess an enemy caster up (darkness/silence so they canā€™t see targets or canā€™t cast spells with verbal components)

obtuse wadi
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I see. Thank you

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oh... one more thing. best monk subclass for beginner?

lyric cove
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Monks are a hit and run kind of fighter. Like most of those other classes go to one point and make that point the focus of attention. Monks kind of like move and strike all over the place and make chaos, pressuring multiple targets that can be more spread out.

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They have a lot of options so I think that's why they are considered complex.

near gorge
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hey guys I've never played before but I have a lot of free time these days and I'm looking to get into it. Could someone teach me how to play/maybe take me through the whole process? (preferably on Roll20)

lyric cove
sterile dove
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Hello! I am new to this channel. Currently playing in one campaign

vital sail
dawn granite
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should warn, though: the 2014 version of Elements monk suuuuuucks

vital sail
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Agreed

dawn granite
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it gets a handful of spells and nothing else; it's bad to the point that reflavoring something else would be better

vital sail
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2024 also has Way of Mercy for a Combat Medic

fading wharf
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Hello, I am very new to the game and someone said I could join their epic legacy campaign, but I do not know what this character sheet means, can someone help decipher it?

fading thistle
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Oh thatā€™s so funny, I was about to say the same thing. Iā€™m newer in the whole DnD realm (or tabletop realm in general) too. Iā€™m really just brought in bc of a solid few hundred hours in Balderā€™s Gate 3, and itā€™s been my only ā€œguidelineā€.

fading wharf
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LOL

noble vale
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@fading thistle@fading wharf you've got character sheets you don't understand?

fading wharf
noble vale
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is there anything in particular confusing you? have you ever looked at a character sheet before? a 5e character sheet?

fading wharf
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i have no clue what that means

noble vale
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talk with the dm who gave you the sheet. . .

edgy onyx
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Yeahh that doesn't really sound like anything D&D

noble vale
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looks like a 25th level character. . . .? maybe?

edgy onyx
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At least 5e

fading thistle
# noble vale <@850175434821730334><@566032095604899876> you've got character sheets you don't...

Somewhat. Iā€™ll be honest I think I have more a clue than Uni (assuming itā€™s a character sheet heā€™s working on), I have watched several videos and have an essentials kit from Amazon that got here just the other week, I have the (what I assume) is what the average Character sheet looks like. I know of the ability scores of Strength, Constitution, etc., but thereā€™s still so much blank, from initiative, experience point, attacks, equipment.

My question is what remains static and what doesnā€™t? Presumably, background and race wonā€™t change throughout a character/campaign (a given I think).

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Iā€™m assuming now itā€™s very Pencil-Erasure, lots are meant to be changed over the course of a game

noble vale
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yeah, i strongly suggest pencil

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and essentials kit? so you're using the 2014 version of the rules

fading thistle
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I guess now. I just needed something with a standard set of rules. Iā€™m aware of homebrew things, of 2024 rules, and that things are no doubt different for each GM/player. I just needed solid groundwork. The essentialā€™s kit gave me a preset adventure, rulebook, character sheets, dice, a start ig.

noble vale
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yes yes, no shade, just trying to get an understanding of what you're looking at.

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have you made an account on dndbeyond? tried messing around with just making generic characters? taking a look at the pregens?

fading thistle
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I have actually! Iā€™ve actually made a pretty solid character (er-, what I think is solid anyway), using it. Is that what most players tend to use for various characters?

noble vale
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in general, absolutely.

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that being said. hp is obviously going to change a lot, and frequently. your ability scores are probably going to change as you level up, which in turn will increase your skills

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armor class is going to change somewhat frequently. initiative is going to maybe change depending on your abilities and feats

fading thistle
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Nice, thanks a ton, Iā€™ve been watching campaigns on YT (Dimension 20, Critical Role, another one Iā€™m not remembering), I think Iā€™m getting gameplay and vibes down. Itā€™s just the more ā€˜mathyā€™ and textbook things that I may be tossed in a loop.

noble vale
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i would recommend acquisitions inc.

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it's hands down my favorite d&d show

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different games, different tables, are going to have more or less focus on strict adherence to the math. most try to be roughly near the rules, but it can vary greatly

fading thistle
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Something something variety and spice

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But srsly, thanks, I think I just need to convince myself that it isnā€™t as intimidating as it seems

noble vale
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it's a lot easier if you have a dm working with you

fading thistle
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Iā€™d imagine, but Iā€™m pretty far from having a DM. I have a friend (whoā€™s really my partnerā€™s friend, but sheā€™s cool) who DMā€™s but is often busy (from being a mom, school, or a campaign)

noble vale
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maybe find a one shot to play in? a one shot that's interested in taking new players?

fading thistle
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You know what, hell yeah

noble vale
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the best way to learn how to do a thing is to do it

tough folio
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Whatā€™s the best way to learn dnd? Iā€™ve always wanted to play and do a campaign Iā€™ve watched many campaigns but I live in a very small remote farm town with a small population with being online how would one find a group per say taking new comers or anything like that?

lyric fjord
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How do people start DND campaigns? I would love to be a DM but I don't really know where to start. Like how do people find DND groups to play with?

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blissful beacon
reef meteor
kindred shadow
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How to convince friends to play dnd

crude musk
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You don't?
You ask them if they're interested, if they say no, nothing ventured nothing gained

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My advice is it's easier to make friends from a D&D group than a D&D group from friends
Check out #find-a-game and see if you can find a group there

wind kite
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i made a rogue with +7 deception is deception useful

fresh fable
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Can be depends on the situation

wind kite
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is it rlly that relevant

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like atheletics is probably very useful

fresh fable
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Convincing a guard you belong somewhere you are not supposed to be
Convincing a shop keeper the chicken bone necklace is actually a powerful magic item

wind kite
wind kite
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can i convince a goblin that the other goblins are his enemy

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or is there another skill for that

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like persuasion

hearty escarp
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With persuasion, there are three rough categories:

  • Willing: the creature does what you ask, there is no check
  • Hesitant: if you roll well enough, the creature does as you ask
  • Unwilling: the creature does not do as you ask, there is no check
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Unless the goblin was already hesitant about its alliance with the other goblins, you're probably not going to convince it

fresh fable
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Maybe not in combat you have sharp things for those situations

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But you can certainly try

wind kite
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fairs ty bro

fossil reef
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Hi I'm new

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And how do I start D&D

lofty roost
# wind kite there is? is it like a vc with randoms

No, since the gamestore will have regulations, and the chance of the group being toxic is less bad due to you playing IRL, which doesn't allow toxic behavior to affect the game like you can through VC which is a medium for communication with a weaker filter to behave yourself and filter what you say

wind kite
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so #find-a-game only lets you find players or a DM for irl campaigns not online

lofty roost
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That's incorrect

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The LFG posts here are exclusively online

wind kite
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so lfg will let me find an online campaign

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with strangers

lofty roost
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Yes

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Read #find-a-game thoroughly to understand how LFG works in this server

wind kite
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ok ty

chilly briar
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i confuse about Shape-Shifting rule

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can any body help i Shape-Shifting into Tyrannosaurus Rex ok what my hp can i use all of my magic what about my class ac and stats and also passive if i not a moon druid polymorth ino Tyrannosaurus Rex

wheat crystal
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Are you referring to Wildshaping from the Druid class or Polymorph the spell?

chilly briar
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eh both

timid locust
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(You cannot Wild Shape into a tyrannosaurus at all. Its CR is too high.)

chilly briar
wheat crystal
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Changing into a T-Rex. You cannot Wildshape into a T-Rex because it is CR 8. The maximum level you can shift into is CR 1 (normal druid) or CR 6 (moon druid). To Polymorph into one, you must be level 8 or higher regardless of class, though if you want to cast it on yourself you need to be a Bard, Druid, Sorcerer, Wizard, or one of a handful of subclasses that get it.

Wildshape. As per the feature text, your HP/Hit dice, INT/WIS/CHA scores, class features, languages, and feats stay the same. You also gain temp HP equal to your Druid level and cannot cast spells. See here for the detailed feature text.

Polymorph. As per the spell text, you only retain your alignment, personality, creature type, & HP/hit die. You also gain temp HP = the creature's HP. You also cannot cast spells and may be limited in what you can do based on the creature's anatomy. See here for the detailed spell text.

chilly briar
wheat crystal
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As per the spell description I linked, it mentions nothing of INT/WIS/CHA scores carrying over. Therefore, they are replaced by the creature's statistics

chilly briar
timid locust
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Depends on the effect. Usually yes.

chilly briar
chilly briar
true linden
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hello, anyone is up to help me discover the game? i'm totally new.

sharp turtle
true linden
sharp turtle
true linden
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lot to read

hearty escarp
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That's a great starting point. If you have any particular questions, feel free to ask. People here are usually really quick and helpful in providing directions.

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sharp turtle
sudden veldt
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Hi guys

hearty escarp
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Here are some quick start links šŸ‘†

sharp turtle
sharp turtle
true linden
sudden veldt
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Soo how do I start

sharp turtle
sudden veldt
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Ik how to play I meant like how do we play here

sharp turtle
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ohh, theres a channel for finding a group

true linden
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i don't

hearty escarp
sharp turtle
true linden
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just by looking at all of it

hearty escarp
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Well, the quick start links are definitely better than jumping right into group organization. šŸ˜†

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one thing at a time

sharp turtle
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deva you surely know your way around bud

hearty escarp
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There are a bunch of people on this server that are way too online and know way too much about dnd. TashaLOL

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Happy to help

true linden
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it'll be fun i think

hearty escarp
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That's definitely possible. The channel I linked tells you how. thumbsup

sharp turtle
sharp turtle
true linden
hearty escarp
true linden
sharp turtle
true linden
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that's huge

sharp turtle
hearty escarp
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Considering there are people that have played since the first edition days 50 years ago, I'm still a new kid on the block. TashaLOL

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There is so much to DnD. It's a great new world to discover.

sharp turtle
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youre pretty much an OG though, 10 years is a long way to go

sharp turtle
true linden
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but i have a question

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when you're playing you make a discord call ? and you set a time in the week to play?

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and how long is a game?

hearty escarp
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Very much depends on the group. One of my groups only meets in real space, one of my group switches back and forth and one is entirely online.

We use discord for voice and a virtual tabletop software (often shortened VTT) for moving minis and rolling dice. The easiest VTT to get into is probably Owlbear Rodeo.

sudden veldt
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Where do we call on here if we have a campaign

hearty escarp
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Game length is usually 3 hours for me. Once per week.

exotic remnantBOT
hearty escarp
exotic remnantBOT
#
Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

  • Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
  • Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
sharp turtle
hearty escarp
sudden veldt
#

Ohhh

hearty escarp
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Life always happens. Some groups will be more or less tolerant of such interruptions if regular.

sudden veldt
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How do you know so much

timid locust
sharp turtle
sudden veldt
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Um so I might need help on making a brand new character

timid locust
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Sure thing! Have you read through the basic rules yet?

hearty escarp
sudden veldt
sudden veldt
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Ok I'm gonna choose cleric for class

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And I'm not to sure for the race

hearty escarp
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I'd pick whichever speaks to you. Races have some smaller benefits, but class is the big choice.

sudden veldt
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Oh class seems easier tbh

alpine cloud
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Hello, I will be doing my first game ( a one-shot camping) and I need some help making my first character following the 2024 rulebook šŸ˜­
I have the idea for it but idk how I am supposed to do the stats or stuff

ornate kiln
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have you read the chapters on character creation?

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as for stats specifically, there are 3 official methods, and its typical for the DM to chose one

alpine cloud
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I want a swashbuckler that could transition to a warlock later on by making a deal with a patreon.(smt similar to jack sparrow and later on in the game he could make a pact with Davy Jones)

alpine cloud
ornate kiln
gleaming bison
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hello

sudden veldt
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Hi

gleaming bison
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how are you

sudden veldt
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Pretty good,you?

gleaming bison
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good

wild onyx
timid locust
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And if it hasn't been said yet, I wouldn't recommend putting much plans on multiclassing in the future. It's a complicated system that makes it really easy to accidentally make an underpowered character of you don't know what you're doing

rough moon
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I have a question. Im hoping to start creating a character and im wanting specific armor features nothing overpowering or enchanted just bracers with hidden comartment to hide small trinkets. Am i allowed to do this or do i need dm permission

ornate kiln
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there are no specific mechanics for this, so you need to talk to your DM, but it doesnt seem like it would be anything more than a common item realistically, so I cant see a reasonable DM having a big issue

rough moon
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I also have a question I saw the looking for faqs at the bottom is it new or is there like an unspoken rule not to use it?

wild onyx
ornate kiln
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yeah the channel isnt meant for posting

sharp panther
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Hello I'm mishy and I'm totally new DnD I do have dyslexia but I'm willing to try and learn everything about DnD. šŸ™‚

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Where do I start to learn more about DnD I have no idea šŸ˜…

rough moon
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Thank you i wasnt sure if there was like another channel specifically for finding or starting campaigns

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wild onyx
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Take a look, Mishy. Free Rules are free, there's videos and FAQs in there too.

rough moon
#

Anyone have recommendations for like where to go to find dnd groups or campaigns. I struggle with the socializing aspect to find people in person

exotic remnantBOT
#
Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

  • Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
  • Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
rough moon
#

Ok so i just click on one of the hashtags that applies to me and it takes me to a channel?

sharp panther
#

I enjoyed the little story and I think I understand how it works. The only thing I probably will struggle with is numbers and making a character šŸ˜…

echo kelp
wild onyx
sharp panther
#

Looking at them throw me through a loop šŸ˜µā€šŸ’«

wild onyx
whole hill
#

Is anybody able to help me with getting started and learning some of the basics? (Character creation, joining a party, levels) I'd learn by myself, but it is hard for me to learn just by reading since I wouldn't understand a whole lot.

echo kelp
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#learn-to-play and check the pinned messages for useful links/resources. Unfortunately many of us don't have time/bandwidth to teach folks one on one all of D&D. Best to read up from the free rules and ask specific questions - we can help answer specific questions.

whole hill
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Alright, thank you! I'll be reading on this and then ask the ones I am confused about.

valid ginkgo
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hey, just here right now to ask a question, do most dm's care if you play a character thats from like, a game or some kind of media?

echo kelp
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Playing characters inspired by media is generally okay (but always good to check - not all characters may fit the kind of D&D game you're playing in or the themes involved).

valid ginkgo
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would v1 from ultrakill (he's basically a blue vampire war robot with guns) be something i'd be likely to do?

echo kelp
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I'd first look at official D&D classes and species and think about what class and species could mechanically get close to that flavor.
But even then, check with your DM.

valid ginkgo
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i don't even have a dm yet, i'm too frightened by the thought of talking to someone i'm not either friends with or am connected to via mutual friend

echo kelp
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Well D&D is a socially collaborative storytelling RPG game so at some level you're going to need to communciate with folks to play the game. šŸ˜‰

valid ginkgo
echo kelp
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There's play by post (text-based) D&D games

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You're sending messages with strangers right now

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So... pretty sure you can play D&D šŸ˜‰

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?tag new online

exotic remnantBOT
valid ginkgo
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alright dw i'll figure it out

prime jolt
#

Hello

exotic remnantBOT
sudden veldt
#

Hey um where do we start campaigns

wheat crystal
#

Do you mean joining one or starting one of your own?

prime jolt
exotic remnantBOT
#
Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

  • Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
  • Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
echo kelp
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Please use the LFG channel to organize/find a game

prime jolt
sudden veldt
#

Oh sry

echo kelp
#

No worries - we just need to keep the channels clear for tehir intended topics.

wheat crystal
#

To join one, you can use #find-a-game if you want to use this server to find a game. The more avenues that you use the better your chances are, however, such as:

  • Other TTRPG or D&D servers
  • TTRPG & D&D forums
  • LFG communities like Redditā€™s r/lfg
  • Local game stores & libraries
whole hill
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Question, am I allowed to use a character I have previously made for a campaign to another campaign?

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Example, I made a vampire character that is no longer apart of the original campaign they were supposed to be in, but I still want to use them. Am I able to still use them in another campaign?

wheat crystal
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To make a campaign to run for other people, it can be simple as getting a starter adventure and getting people on board. You might find use out of #dm-discussion for more dm-focused advice

edgy onyx
whole hill
wheat crystal
whole hill
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One last question, what are levels?

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I've seen from the recruitment level requirements, but I am unfortunately unaware of them.

wheat crystal
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A measure of a characterā€™s progression, like a characterā€™s level in an RPG video game

whole hill
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Is it set automatically or are we able to set it to whatever we want?

wheat crystal
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No, most games have characters start at level 1

whole hill
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Ah, alright. Thank you!

wheat crystal
whole hill
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Apologies for too many questions but I have one last one, if I wanted to question more about something I am unknown about (Something I've seen in a character template about "Spells" or "Abilities") Should I be asking here or #character-discussion ?

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Sorry if this is also off-topic as well.

wheat crystal
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You can ask it here and if itā€™s off topic for this channel we can just redirect it

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And no worries in asking questions, thatā€™s pretty much the main purpose of this channel

whole hill
#

Alright, thank you!

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So, I've been trying to fill out a thing about my character a while back, and I'm very confused on a lot of the things the template has.

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I do not think it's the same as the ones usually linked here, but what confuses me is mainly the Abilities and Spells part.

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And let me list out the other ones I'm confused about, if it is alright.

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Actually, it might be too much. I think it's best to just focus on the two I'm confused about right now.

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But, I'd like to learn about abilities and spells and how I could put them onto my character.

wheat crystal
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Have you gone through the character creation rules yet? The abilities you get (including spellcasting) will depend on what class you choose

whole hill
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I think I have, but I must've forgotten.

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It's also I just so happened to have a dual-class, if that exists as well.

vital sail
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if you mean multi-class, that is not recommended for beginners due to the added complexity. Not saying you cant do it, just know that it is difficult to make work

wheat crystal
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By dual-classing do you mean multiclassing?

whole hill
wheat crystal
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Only because that would make you character level 2 minimum

whole hill
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Hm, so would it be more better for me to stick with one class only for now until I am more experienced?

edgy onyx
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Generally for multiclassing you kinda need to know what you want out of it, which adds to the complexity, so recommendation is to start with just focus on one class, and not just multiclass for the sake of multiclassing
Having two classes sounds fun and interesting, but there's more going on than that šŸ˜›

wheat crystal
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Thatā€™s the recommendation, but multiclassing isnā€™t impossible for newbies, itā€™s just a lot of extra things you have to consider & keep track of

whole hill
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I'll keep those both in mind.

wheat crystal
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I would gloss over the multiclassing rules whenever you have the time but in short you have to keep in mind your stats, spellslot progression (if any), features lost, features gained, synergies, etc

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And thatā€™s on top of a wider view of when to multiclass and if it will make or maintain an effective character

whole hill
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If it is alright for me to ask again, may I get some knowledge on Spellslots, Spells, Abilities and features again?

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I may or may have not misremembered it entirely, my apologies.

wheat crystal
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All your features will depend on the class, species, and background you choose

whole hill
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Hm, I see.

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The background will always be DM dependant, right?

wheat crystal
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Nope! Background is one of the character choices you make at level 1. It describes the mechanical benefits you gain from the most influential part of your characterā€™s backstory, which is the narrative component

whole hill
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Ah, I see.

wheat crystal
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Alternatively you choose the background that fits your backstory the best in case thereā€™s not a 1-1 match

whole hill
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I have a few questions before I try and work on a template now, you've been really helpful and kind, thank you!

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Let's see.. About the spells and abilities again.

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May I get some help on them along with the difference between them?

wheat crystal
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Sure, shoot your questions

whole hill
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If I am planning on making a rouge, will I be using both Abilities and Spells?

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Or, if I have a vampire character, will they take on the Spells and Abilities part too?

wheat crystal
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All characters get abilities, what those abilities are will depend on the 3 things I mentioned above

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Or well, features, to use the game term

whole hill
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Ah, so Abilities are with background and features?

wheat crystal
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Abilities = Features, itā€™s just the game term for them

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For example weā€™d refer to Fighterā€™s Second Wind as a Fighter Class Feature.

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On spells, gaining spells is normally dependent on getting the ā€œSpellcastingā€ feature, which only a few classes get. Rogue doesnā€™t get Spellcasting normally outside of one subclass, Arcane Trickster.

Other ways to get spells include via getting certain magic items (DM dependent), choosing certain species, backgrounds, or feats. All of these other ways are much more limited in the kind of spells you can cast and how often, however.

whole hill
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Ahh, I see.

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So features and spells were more different than I imagined!

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Alright, one last question. Do people host text only campaigns?

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I hope this doesn't sound anything foreign since I know mostly a lot takes place on call, but I mainly do prefer text so I was wondering if it's common or brought up a lot.

wheat crystal
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Yes, those would be called ā€œplay-by-postā€ (PBP) games.

whole hill
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Ohh, I see.

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Thank you so much for helping, I've learnt a lot today!

wheat crystal
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Np! Feel free to ask any additional questions you may have if you come up with any more!

whole hill
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Alright, I'll see if I have anymore questions during when I'm making the thing!

whole hill
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Question, does anybody have any information on vampires and how to create the points for Charisma and Wisdom?

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I used to have a link to these things but I lost them.

echo kelp
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Vampires are not a player character species (e.g. not normally playable by players)

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The way to generate your ability scores depends on your DM/table but here's the standard ways to generate those.

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?tag new abilities

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Abilities

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

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

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

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

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

whole hill
echo kelp
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I mean a DM can allow homebrew species but that's a bit beyond this channel's purpose.

whole hill
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I remember there being a specific DND website in helping me look at races, that's why.

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But, I suppose I am going offtopic.

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But, pushing that aside I'll try to generate the abilities, thank you!

edgy onyx
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There is a "Dhampir" -race in Van Richten's Guide to ravenloft, which is basically a vampire, and/or can be flavored as one šŸ˜›

edgy nexus
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I'm a bit new to things but which subclass is better?
Bladesinger or Eldritch Knight? They both seem similar in playstyles (that i've tested so far) but I don't know which is more optimal for a longer styled campaign

echo kelp
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"best" is very context sensitive but folks in #optimization have opinions about best if you provide the context.
I'd suggest playing something that's interesting and fun for you and fits the game you're playing in.

whole hill
edgy onyx
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Just mentioning it as an option

whole hill
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I'll consider it if Vampires wouldn't be welcomed then!

ionic mango
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New to dnd and looking to join a campaign

smoky adder
cunning karma
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Dm here: my player wont roleplay in my game. even when its encouraged. his excuse is always(im a bugbear and I was hit in the face. So I cant speak) he also does not "like it" when I explain a situation or recap of combat. ex: he raged and ended his turn then got knocked out by an owlbear. I explained how he screamed and got punched in his face. he got mad at that and said he did not like it when people describe thier character. what do I do with this player. he is one of my 3 players. his cousin is also in the campaign. So what do I do?

wide flame
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@cunning karma He gets mad when other people describe their own character? This guy is a puzzler. You make it sound like he doesn't like D&D, lol.

Have you tried asking him about it? Asking him directly if there's something different you or the table could do?

minor light
# whole hill Should I be using that one then?

You definitely should! We changed one of my players from wood elf to dhampir after surviving an almost fatal encounter with a Nosferatu (also from Van Richten's Guide) and they love it.

fierce crypt
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Anyone open to teaching a newb how to play and run a campaign and a world?

hearty escarp
# cunning karma Dm here: my player wont roleplay in my game. even when its encouraged. his excus...

You as the DM describing what player characters do and what they feel is definitely faux-pas in my eyes.
You can describe what npcs do to them, never describe how a pc reacts. That is the players job.

But if you just recapped what happened before and they got mad at it, I'm also confused.

I encourage you to have a talk with that player away from the table (preferably after or before the session) and ask them to try and explain why they got mad. Maybe there is a misunderstanding.

hearty escarp
calm light
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Hello

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I was bored so I joined the server

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Technically I have played dnd before but like the most ultra scuffed version of it but I've come to learn how to play for realzies

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arctic rivet
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hello everyone, i'm fairly new to D&D and i would like to learn more about the different classes (druid,bard and all the rest) and I've heard of platforms like Owlbear and D&D beyound and would also want to know more about those.

hearty escarp
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As for D&D Beyond, that's the official website for DnD. It's a digital storefront as well, so you can purchase pretty much all official content and a good selection of 3rd-party content as well. It also contains a character builder that streamlines the character creation process. It also has a bunch of additional features.

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Owlbear Rodeo is a VTT, a virtual tabletop software. It is used as a digital table of sorts, so people can play, roll dice together and move minis around digitally.

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There are a bunch of different VTTs around, the most popular of which are roll20, Owlbear and Foundry.

arctic rivet
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Oh ok thank you! One last thing tho, befor reading all of the classes i would first want to know more about my favorite one but i don't quit know which it is, where would a trapper like playstyle fit in the classes? Would it be ranger?

calm light
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I think I have a understanding of how things work now, how would I go about starting?

hearty escarp
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Depends a bit on what you really think when you say trapper.

shell pumice
calm light
shell pumice
# calm light awesome

What comes next is kinda up to the dm, some parties have a session 0 before character creation, some have character creation then session 0, some have premade characters and so on.

arctic rivet
# hearty escarp Depends a bit on what you really think when you say trapper.

i have been in love (methaphoricly) with my one and only oc (well i think it's an oc) it was like a mole sloth girl thats sensitive to light smells etc so she usualy tries not to show herself too much and would fight by putting traps in the floor cause she can dig n stuff, didnt think too much about this oc but can you like visualise what i'm saying? I could maybe remodele her into a druid to manipulate the earth sort of?i don't realy know.

hearty escarp
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Yeah that sounds somewhat doable. Mold Earth is a druid cantrip (level 0 spell) after all. And there are other earth spells as well.

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Though making traps be effective in combat is going to be hard. Move earth can't really make a hole that is deep enough to deal damage, for example.

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So you'll likely need to compromise a bit.

arctic rivet
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Ah ok thank you i'll think about all of that!

shell pumice
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it should be noted that the spell is fairly expensive so the upkeep would be a problem long term unless the dm and player works something out

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homebrew is a good resource here.

calm light
shell pumice
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Maybe being able to store level 1 spells in a drastically weakened glyph

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for a lot less

arctic rivet
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I want my oc to have awsome chemistry with others to make it work like a blind into trap combo for exemple but i guess that's up to the other players and if that is even possible to do in D&D with dices, let me get used to D&D first maybe i'm over thinking stuff

hearty escarp
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Mhm. I'd definitely start by looking at the official spells first. Homebrew (especially if your group is new) is not likely to lead to a particularly balanced game.

shell pumice
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it should be noted however! there IS a bear trap in base dnd, it is not good, but its there!

shell pumice
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or alternatively fog / darkness.

calm light
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i dont think there's a single one that doesnt require vc posted recently lmao ig I'll wait to find a game tmrw or smth lol

shell pumice
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People usually prefer VC for digital games, however there are play by posts which exclusively uses text. Also you could try your luck with making a looking for DM post, where you ask specifically for either a mix or text only.

shell pumice
calm light
shell pumice
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no i meant myself

calm light
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Oh

shell pumice
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i forgot to reply with my answer xd

calm light
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Ahh

calm light
hearty escarp
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There are also some dedicated pbp discord servers around, but I'm not up do date there.

gaunt turtle
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Hey, I am going to have my first game of DnD, I was chosen to be the DM and it is going to be in-person. What do I need?

crude musk
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Assuming you're starting from nothing, I'd recommend

  • A copy of the D&D Free Rules. Seeing as you're playing in person, you can download them for free on the D&D Beyond app (works offline)
    • If you won't have access to a device at the table, you'll want the 2024 core rulebooks, at the very least the Player's Handbook and Monster Manual, but all three is useful
  • Some dice, again there are free dice rolling apps including Avrae if you have discord on your phone/tablet, or on the D&D Beyond app
  • Pen, paper, notepad etc
  • Character sheets for your players to fill out if they're not making their characters on D&D Beyond and printing them out
  • Something to play:
    • Either a campaign book such as Phandelver and Below or Wilds Beyond the Witchlight if you want an official one for example, or
    • A one-shot such as those found in Keys from the Golden Vault or Candlekeep Mysteries (official collections) or Wolves of Welton or Wild Sheep Chase (free one-shots), or
    • Your notes on whatever adventure you've written yourself. This doesn't have to be a lot; literally just the description of a small village, some people who live there, and a nearby location with a threat is enough to get started
pure oriole
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Is it normal for my DND group to just turn a short paragraph describing a room into a 45 minute conversation? And are single rounds of combat supposed to take 30 minutes? Pretty sure neither of these are supposed to happen but it happened to me.

edgy onyx
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Nah this definitely can happen, though it's not necessarily a bad thing šŸ˜›

crude musk
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There are very few "normals" and "supposeds" in D&D, as it's very much an experience that emerges from what you and your players decide to do

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There are certainly assumptions, but those go out the window very quickly

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A more important question than "is it normal..." or "is this supposed....." would be "is this fun?"

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If you and your players are having fun with combat where rounds take 30 minutes, all is right in the world

upbeat bison
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sounds like a group with great d&d chemistry if they can rp for 45 minutes without further prompts

crude musk
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Yeah, totally

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you can have situations where the highlight of a session is an NPC consisting of only a first name and a single sentence description

upbeat bison
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30 minutes for a round is quite a lot though, usually i try to keep it to around 1 minute of thinking per turn + another minute to figure everything out on the tabletop. so with a standard party and a few enemies its usually 10-15 mins per round

edgy onyx
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Yeah, generally lengthy discussions tend to not be much of a problem, and often a good sign the players are invested and considering their options (classic joke of the party's greatest obstacle being an unlocked door lol) šŸ˜›
Combat can get lengthy, and there are some ways to mitigate it, and one thing I'd probably recommend is the DM asking the party to think about their own turn ahead of time on the other characters' turns

hasty bay
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Ok same question I asked in gen chat, If im new to the game where do I start

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dim shore
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i've just started having some interest in dnd and wanna try it out as a player, but i'm very lost as to how everything works. how do i get started on finding a noob friendly dnd online session?

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wild onyx
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Good practice is to have a look at the Free Rules, maybe try making a level one character and explore what their features and abilities can do through that process.

dim shore
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ooh

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alright, thanks boss

sonic plume
woeful mantle
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Hello how is everyone!?

dim shore
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i am reading through the free rules and my eyes has started to gloss over when i reach the difficulty class and armour class šŸ’€

vital sail
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Difficulty class is just a number that represents how difficult a task is, specifically the number to roll higher than. Armor class is your difficulty class of being hurt by attacks

wild onyx
dim shore
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cooooool

crude musk
dim shore
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i seeee
that's why i was going through it and thought "if everyone is saying it is a relatively simple game to get into, why are the rules so exhaustive?" lmao
thanks for clarifying it!

hearty escarp
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The 'relatively' is doing a lot of heavy lifting in that sentence. TashaLOL The rules can be quite complex on the whole, even if the underlying idea (roll a d20, add bonuses, compare to target number) is simple.

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One step at a time, and great point by Davyd.

crude musk
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Yeah, I wouldn't say D&D is "simple", but it is accessible

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What that means is you will be able to find tonnes of resources and help in getting started

hearty escarp
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Mhm. And many new groups will fly by the seat of their pants just fine. If unclear, make something up, look the rule up later. Fun is paramount.

dim shore
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lmaooo

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thanks guys, it helped make me feel less overwhelmed about the whole thing

pure oriole
pure oriole
wooden osprey
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Hey im trying to make Kratos into a level 1 barbarian, can i have some help?

crude musk
pure oriole
crude musk
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Also that doesn't actually address what I said about people having fun

pure oriole
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Sorry

crude musk
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you can still have fun even if you don't finish a round

timid locust
wooden osprey
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im leaving the numerical stuff for tommorw but just everything else i need lol

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This is my second character lol

timid locust
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?tag new barbarian

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classBarbarian Barbarian

Storm with Rage, and wade into hand-to-hand combat
Barbarians are mighty warriors who are powered by primal forces of the multiverse that manifest as a Rage. More than a mere emotionā€”and not limited to angerā€”this Rage is an incarnation of a predatorā€™s ferocity, a stormā€™s fury, and a seaā€™s turmoil.

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

Likes: Battle
Complexity: Average
Starting HP: 12 + Con. modifier

timid locust
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The recommended list (above) is pretty good!

wooden osprey
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Cool thanks!

bright river
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Hello

lime turret
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Hello there.

bright river
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wow this is cool building an Iconic Rogue

exotic remnantBOT
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classRogue Rogue

Launch deadly Sneak Attacks while avoiding harm through stealth
Rogues rely on cunning, stealth, and their foesā€™ vulnerabilities to get the upper hand in any situation. They have a knack for finding the solution to just about any problem. A few even learn magical tricks to supplement their other abilities. Many Rogues focus on stealth and deception, while others refine skills that help them in a dungeon environment, such as climbing, finding and disarming traps, and opening locks.

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

Likes: Stealth
Complexity: Low
Starting HP: 8 + Con. modifier

lime turret
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Iā€™m struggling to believe a Barbarian is more complex than a Rogue but ok.

timid locust
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I don't agree with it either dndLol

lime turret
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Rogue was my first class too. Always had a soft spot for it.

timid locust
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But everything else is correct!

lime turret
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Ehhh, I think Iā€™d swap strength and charisma.

bright river
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I like the assine and the mechanic

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add a touch of wizard and get a pet

lime turret
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Find Familiar is very handy for Rogue.

lofty roost
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Even Barb and Fighter have Rage and Action Surge to take care of

foggy saffron
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rogue has less to keep track of but the core playstyle of finding ways to trigger advantage can be hard for some new players to wrap their heads around

lime turret
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Also theyā€™re more focused on out of combat stuff. Barbarian smashes things and smashes them hard.

crystal lance
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How can I find a game as a newcomer?

lime turret
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Find a local game store and ask when they run D&D. Alternatively, find some friends.

crystal lance
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I mean online

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My problem is everyone in the looking for players place seems so much better and more experienced

lime turret
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Iā€™m sure someoneā€™s going to be looking to run for their first time or do a newbie game.

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And most people donā€™t mind a newbie in their game.

crystal lance
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Ok Iā€™ll try. Thanks for the info

final bridge
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So I am looking to discuss the use of familiars.

I know that for the Find Familiars spell (as a Warlock) it requires 10gp worth of items to cast.

#1 - Is there a way to work around this?
#2 - If I have a familiar and I want to use it without use of the Find Familiar spell, how does it play out? What abilities does it have? I am assuming that it would be possible that it could be killed? Any ways around that?

cosmic stirrup
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Hello I'm new to dnd looking for a group of players to play my first game and possibly teach me how to play any help?

timid locust
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final bridge
timid locust
sour cobalt
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Hello I'm new to DND and I am in a situation of trying to come up with a character and I'm not sure what I would like to do? If someone could help me then that would be great!

timid locust
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Sure. Are you still asking about the basics, or are you referring to filling out a character sheet with all the necessary statistics and stuff?

sour cobalt
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The basics mainly

exotic remnantBOT
timid locust
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Absolutely! The best place to start is with the free rules above. Check out the character options to get a good idea of what's available to you in the game.

sour cobalt
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Sounds good

grim island
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Hello I'm trying to get into dnd i already have a Character and everything but i need some help understanding somethings and setting him up

timid locust
grim island
steel sequoia
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Hi guys, I really want to play D&D but where should I start?

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timid locust
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Then the best place to start for both of you is with the Free Basic Rules, linked in the bot post above. As you're giving them a read, we'll be happy to answer any specific questions you have here in this chat.

grim island
steel sequoia
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KK thanks, this should be helpful.

lyric fjord
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hi hi hello
Iā€™m looking for a dnd group since uhhhh blinks

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whole hill
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Could anybody tell me about DNDBeyond sheets, FoundryVTT, Theatre of the mind Discord for voice, Owlbear and Roll20 is and how they're used in DND sessions? I'm still new to figuring out things, and I do only have a mobile device so I was wondering if I could learn how people use them in sessions.

timid locust
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Haha I like your pile of keywords that you're looking to define. Certainly don't see that very often. I'll help out.

whole hill
timid locust
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Foundry, Roll20, and Owlbear Rodeo are all Virtual Table Top programs (VTTs). They're basically programs which let everyone in your group look at the same screen at the same time. This screen tends to show a battle map if you're in combat, for example, so everyone can visualize where their characters are in the scene.

whole hill
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Ah, also ignore Discord for voice! Sorry, I just copied and pasted the things I was confused looking at the "Looking for players."

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I know what Discord VC is I swear!

timid locust
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DnD Beyond is a website which hosts character sheets and rule book info. It acts like a big portfolio that you can keep all your info in, and share that info with your party.

whole hill
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Ah, I see.

vapid umbra
whole hill
fallen surge
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"Theatre of the Mind" is a very fancy term for "use your imagination." Basically it means the DM will describe something out loud, and the players picture it in their mind. It just means playing without maps or other visual aids

whole hill
ornate kiln
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its a website you all connect to. there you have a map, tokes, dice,, combat tracker, digital sheets and potentially more features

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some work on mobile, but not all

timid locust
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It depends on the program. Basically everyone shares the same scene, so if the scene shows a tavern brawl and I move my character from one side of the room to the other, everyone can see that character move.

whole hill
timid locust
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Though to be honest, from my experience, most VTTs aren't very compatible with mobile. They work... but not very well.

whole hill
ornate kiln
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I think you need at least a tablet size screen for comfortable VTT use

whole hill
ornate kiln
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oof then it might be difficult. I think roll20 might work okayish on a phone?

whole hill
fallen surge
ornate kiln
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sure its free to use.

whole hill
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Nevermind, it's too confusing for me. I guess I'm just going with the theatre of mind lol.

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Thank you guys for helping!

cunning citrus
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Hey pretty new to dnd and I wanted to ask what artificer does.

main fulcrum
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The short answer is they make magic things

fallen surge
ornate kiln
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Artificers put magic into items and gadgets. this is represented by their infusions, but also by their spells

cunning citrus
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Oh thanks for the info just what I needed for my caracter

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Another question at what lv does your caracter usually end up at the end of a campaign

lofty roost
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Anywhere! It depends on the campaign

fallen surge
wide flame
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Yeah, it depends a bit on the campaign, but hinges even more on how long your gaming group lasts.

20 is the maximum character level the game officially supports, but hitting that cap is more than a little rare. Most official WotC published adventures/campaigns end at around level 15ish, give or take.

fleet compass
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Is there a discord for people looking to find groups to play online? Nvm Iā€™m blind

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sharp crest
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Hi i got a question

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I chose magic initiate on my rogue. I was messing around and didnt realized once you choose your spells its kinda hard lock. Its not so bad. My rogue has mage hand and disguise self. The thing is I chose true strike

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I thought itll be added on to my daggers damage, this is not the case

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I also just realize that since i have to cast true strike to then get that radiant damage

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I cant sneak attack, is there any use for true strike in my build

sharp panther
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Hello everyone šŸ™‚

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Is there a beginner D&D game I can join that gose over basic stuff?

azure fable
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Hello

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I am trying to dm but the people that are in my group never join the call

sharp panther
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Hello šŸ™‚

azure fable
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What should I do

sharp panther
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Have you messaged them and ask why they not answered?

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I'm still new to this and don't have a clue how to join or find someone who will teach me lol

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mortal fulcrum
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I think books and videos are your best bet. Iā€™m trying to find which videos to watch in order to learn dnd and Iā€™m wondering if there is a playlist of the sort.

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mortal fulcrum
sharp panther
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Hmm that is true. I'm hoping I can find a friendly beginnings DM who can show me the ropes and ease me into it šŸ™‚

wicked sable
sharp panther
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I looked online and there D&D shop near me so I might pop in there and see when they have a game night so I can join šŸ™‚

wicked sable
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either you can find a dm and play in their game, or you can check out videos online, they are very helpful to learn how to play dnd

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or just look at the rules books, but those are often times hard to understand for beginners

sharp panther
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I did look at the rule book and I was like how I'm I suppose to understand this lol

wicked sable
wide flame
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Creating your first character helps to understand a lot of the meat of the game.

mortal fulcrum
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I havenā€™t even looked at the rule book yet pika

sharp panther
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I been watch Ginny D on YouTube and she dose a really good job of explaining things

mortal fulcrum
wicked sable
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good old pen and paper is how i like to do things :D

sharp panther
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I made 1 character on D&D Beyond šŸ™‚

mortal fulcrum
sharp panther
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I can't wright or spell due to my dyslexia lol šŸ˜†

wicked sable
sharp panther
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Do you think it be allowed for me to use or will I need pen and paper?

wicked sable
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im not entirely sure about in person though

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that would have to be something you gotta find out

sharp panther
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I can always ask and if they say no then no harm done and I just find someone who can help me šŸ™‚

wicked sable
sharp panther
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I'm having a look to see who can help but there alot of people on there šŸ˜µā€šŸ’«

mortal fulcrum
sharp panther
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šŸ˜µā€šŸ’« still alot of people

mortal fulcrum
wicked sable
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almost everyone in this community are nice, you shouldnt have any worries!

sharp panther
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It don't help I have anxiety and I get nervous and when I try to talk I end up stuttering šŸ˜…

mortal fulcrum
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Sorry you had to wait a bit for the message, I saw that Bread was typing and didnā€™t want to interrupt them.

sharp panther
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Thank you for the advice I appreciate it šŸ™‚

mortal fulcrum
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Lmao šŸ¤£

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If only I could. Lol

mortal fulcrum
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But still, it might not be easy for a while, so just keep on it, try and throw yourself out of your comfort zone.
Youā€™ll be rolling high numbers in no time.

wide flame
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I agree p&p is the way to go, if you can

mortal fulcrum
wide flame
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Only if you want to

raw badger
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Hey whatā€™s everyone up to

mortal fulcrum
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I have some ideas for a character but they might not be first time dnd friendly

wicked sable
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pen and paper creates more of a connection aswell, you feel more connected when you have to write out all your characters manually, instead of given choices like on dnd beyond

wide flame
sharp panther
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I'm really good at drawing stick figures šŸ˜†

mortal fulcrum
sharp panther
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I'm heading off it currently 12:54am good night everyone šŸ™‚

wide flame
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Barbarians are relatively simple, as characters go. You mostly just choose when to rage and then smack things.

mortal fulcrum
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I heard the rage spell can be used twice a day and is that in-game time or each irl day?

subtle sierra
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If someone does an animal handeling check, is it just up to the DM what the check to pass would be or is there a stat on the animal that they have to pass

wide flame
wicked sable
subtle sierra
wicked sable
subtle sierra
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yeah

wicked sable
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what do you think is appropriate

subtle sierra
wicked sable
wide flame
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Also, how hungry are those wolves? Lol.

wicked sable
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do you think the wolves would be willing to not maul your party to death?

wide flame
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Something to keep in mind is that even wolves have a sense of self preservation. If they watch some of their pack die violently, the rest might cut their losses and run. That way you can overpopulate the fight and play the difficulty by ear.

subtle sierra
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mmm probably not cause theyre animals hunting. But then its like, what if they end up destroying the players and its one sided. I dont want the party to die to some over powered wolves that I thought they could handle

mortal fulcrum
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fudge your rolls

raw badger
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Hey I have a question for someone

wicked sable
raw badger
# wicked sable whats up

So I just started making a new campaign and Iā€™m asking people to join but no one wants to join what do I do

echo kelp
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Look through #looking-for-dm and invite folks who are looking for a game to join yours perhaps?

wicked sable
raw badger
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Online because I donā€™t think anyone is in Arizona

echo kelp
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Pretty sure there's folks who play D&D in AZ

wide flame
wicked sable
raw badger
wicked sable
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Or even use the thread attached to their post to provide details about your game.

raw badger
raw badger
mortal fulcrum
# wide flame I'm not sure what a combat junkie is. Changeling is just a race/species. Their ...

In my words: Combat Junkie, meaning that they absolutely thrive and seek combat. They feel immense pleasure from fighting and if they donā€™t fight for a while their health starts to drain until they finish a fight they find. They quite literally live to fight. Theyā€™ll feel fulfilled after their opponent cannot fight any longer. I believe they also get a boost if they fight a stronger opponent than themselves.

Combat Junkie/Battle Junkie

mortal fulcrum
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Oh I see. The way you capitalized battle junkie made me think it was an actual character option, like some kind of homebrew something or other.

Yeah that sounds good. A character that loves a good scrap haha. You can make any character you like and just play them that way.

mortal fulcrum
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Yess thatā€™s a great way of putting it!
I love characters who more than anything loves a good scrap

Iā€™m glad I can release some thoughts I had for a while.

rough moon
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Anyone have any other recommended dnd servers i just wanna broaden my campaign search

plucky ridge
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#looking-for-community has public servers people are welcome to join. Some are Westmarches and some are general D&D discords.

wicked sable
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#find-a-game go here if your looking to join a game, any questions you have about dnd can be answered in here if needed, have fun!

echo kelp
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Please keep game organizing to private messages or in the Looking For Game channels - itā€™s off topic in the regular discussion channels

gray plank
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What is Westmarch? I keep on seeing it but don't understand

viscid rapids
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Hey was wondering how to join, every time I keep trying to join a group I either get left on read or just straight up told no is it me or am I missing something?

vital sail
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gray plank
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thanks mate

vital sail
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No problem

gray plank
verbal star
vital sail
verbal star
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Iā€™ve never actually played the game before but it seems like a lot of fun

gray plank
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Oh wow

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I can ask my friends to invite u to a server that is a westmarch ig

viscid rapids
verbal star
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Whatā€™s a west march?

gray plank
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that should explain it

verbal star
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I already have a charcuterie idea planned out

gray plank
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cool

gray plank
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?

viscid rapids
gray plank
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ok

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i don't wanna discuss to much bc it might be breaking channel rules idk

verbal star
gray plank
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?

verbal star
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To like join the campaign

vital sail
# viscid rapids Yes I have

My advice then is keep searching. People rarely find a group quickly, I myself had to go through multiple groups before I found one that worked. If you are a new player it can make it a bit more difficult as online communities tend to prefer experienced players.

gray plank
gaunt turtle
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What's a cantrip?

edgy onyx
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Spell that doesnt require a spell slit. Basically a level 0 free spell

blissful beacon
# gaunt turtle What's a cantrip?

In a nutshell, it's a spellcasters equivalent of swinging a sword or shooting an arrow. It's a type of spell that can be casted as many times as you want and like the person above me said, it's a free level 0 spell

barren plinth
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How do I add the gunslinger subclass to my fighter? I can't finde any add buttons or anything in thr subclass page

hearty escarp
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Assuming you're doing this on DDBeyond:

  • You need to have the 2014 fighter core class selected
  • The character needs to be level 3, so you can select the subclass
cunning citrus
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hey at what level do you get a subclass

crude musk
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For 2014 classes it can vary but it's typically level 3
For 2024 classes it's always level 3

cunning citrus
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if you do a dnd session online do you still need to draw your caracter or just describe him/her

crude musk
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You never need to have an image for your character, let alone draw them

shell pumice
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yup, there is no need to have art or anything for them. My group use just a coloured circle as a token and then we just describe the characters while playing. Not having a clear visual representation can be fun to spark more interest in the other player characters because you have to ask a lot more questions to the other players about their character.

wheat crystal
barren plinth