#dnd-newcomers

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signal fog
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Is that Critical Role content

fallen surge
signal fog
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Ok

wary moat
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Yes colossus thts how I was trying to word it

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How due I use vex n others like tht

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Whts the ruling on it all

short marsh
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Vex just give advantage on next turn

fallen surge
remote raven
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Hi! I'm nee to DnD and the server. Hoping there's a group that wouldn't mind a new player to show the ropes to☺️

signal fog
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Yes I can help you out with that

next crypt
signal fog
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Sure

next crypt
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thanks!

remote raven
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Thank you!

exotic remnantBOT
signal fog
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Let me get with you guys individually

crude musk
fallen surge
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Welcome newcomers. The bot post above has lots of helpful resources to get you started, including links to the Free Rules, and some introductory videos

remote raven
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@exotic remnant @crude musk thnk you! I'll study up!

fallen surge
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In the future, you probably shouldn't ping someone with "NO PINGS" in their user name

exotic remnantBOT
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No pings, please :pray:

If you see someone with “No Pings” in their name, please don’t @ that user. If you Reply to them, please turn the alert @OFF, and if you forget, a simple apology is appreciated. Thank you!

remote raven
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Thank you, sorry about that

arctic acorn
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Dyno is a bot btw.

short marsh
# wary moat Whts the ruling on it all

It’s under character creation it explains masteries: basic
Vex: player gained advantage

Sap: enemy disadvantage

Slow: enemy move half

Nick; can use off hand to attack

Gaze damages regardless of it hitting but only does mod amount of damage.

Topple it making some one prone

Cleave is attacking multiple enemies near you.

crude musk
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Weapon masteries are under the equipment section, not character creation

lunar basin
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WOAG

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Woah

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Oh yeah

short marsh
merry panther
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why did my message got deleted

timid locust
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I only skimmed it, but I assume it's because declaring your age is against the rules on this server

merry panther
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Ah i didnt knew, it was just a lil back story about me

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timid locust
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As for answering your question, the best place to start (and to convince other people to start) is by reading the Free Rules, linked in the post above.

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If you're looking to get onto a game with other people online, this server has #find-a-game to describe to how get started here.

merry panther
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Guess i got a lot of reading to do! Thanks in advance if i ever make it that far into the rules/lore and information

timid locust
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If you've got any questions, feel free to hop back in here and ask! We can't walk anyone through in a 1 on 1 capacity, but we can help with individual things you get stuck on!

merry panther
hot crystal
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Hey hey!!

echo kelp
lost silo
pure ravine
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Hi

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I'm relatively new and I'm looking for people to help me learn and play with

exotic remnantBOT
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Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

  • Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
  • Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
noble summit
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Hi! So I have the basic understanding of DnD. Fantasy RP, Character roles, some other things.. but I also have no understanding what DnD is. I’ve heard people say you have to be the specific species from the books while I’ve heard of others have characters that are creatures they either made up or a fantasy creature from a different genre.. etc etc. sorry I’m just confused.. are there specific species and creatures that you have to use or are you free to create or be whatever you wanna be?

lost silo
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That main system has a plethora of races to play. Many DMs (the game master or dungeon master) tend to stick with just them but there are a TON. But many will also allow custom made aka homebrew

noble summit
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Huh.. okay I get that. So it goes both ways, some people prefer to stick to the DnD sources while others may have a more free style to them. That’s cool! Thank you for explaining!!

lost silo
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Yer welcome 🤗 that goes for lots of aspects.

sudden eagle
# noble summit Hi! So I have the basic understanding of DnD. Fantasy RP, Character roles, some ...

So for the most part Mitcho is right, the game does rely on a set of limitations as to what u can or cannot have but I wanna add something really interesting. If U wanna play something not within the books, as in purely custom, and ur DM doesn't wanna let you create a race from scratch, there is a funny compromise called "Custom Lineage". Where u basically just have a generic character +1 feat, but u can flavor it to be whatever u want, so long as the DM is good with it ofc

short marsh
hard cove
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hello

wheat crystal
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Welcome!

hard cove
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I have not gotten a chance to play D&D but I have know a little about things like character creation and roleplay and a smidge of everything else but I hope to learn more and have fun!

wheat crystal
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If you’d like to delve further into the game both this channel’s pins and #learn-to-play both have a bunch of newbie resources including the Free Rules!

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Other than that I’d browse the #channel-guide if you wanted to talk about various D&D topics

hard cove
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okay, thanks

lost silo
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Welcome dastar

hard cove
noble summit
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scarlet tinsel
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Hello everyone. I joined this channel tnight just wondering if this community plays DND games through this discord? Or online apps?

I live in a small town with little interest. I played in college and haven’t got to play since and been itching to play again.

Any info would be helpful!

prime path
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Lfg stands for "looking for a group"

wary moat
upper wave
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Newcomers, where yall at??!

barren badge
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Yo

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upper wave
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My #1 advice would be “when in doubt, just ask the DM.”

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A lot of new players are quiet because they don’t know what they’re capable of. Reading the PHB and the Free Rules or whatever they’re called can be instrumental to making your experience more enjoyable.

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You can’t make decisions that you didn’t know existed, right? yesthumbspokemon

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upper wave
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We were on an adventure to save a village from getting gunned down so we had to retrieve a letter telling to open fire on the village I had encountered the soldier and got the letter and I hand delivered it to the commanding officer at the battlefield the whole village suffered now my party hate me 😂

upper wave
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Yeah, that's diabolical. I'm surprised they haven't tried to jump you during a long rest.

barren badge
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That’s the thing tho in character they don’t tho how he got the letter

bronze apex
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Ok, guys, I'm starting to really get into this and I wish to expand on my options on D&D Beyond, what would be a good rulebook for me to buy as a beginner?

wide flame
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@bronze apex First priority is one of the PHBs, depending on which version you want to invest in.

If you already have those, Xanathar's and Tasha's have the most player options.

wheat crystal
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I also recommend Mordenkainen's Monsters of the Multiverse

soft crow
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I'm new here

bronze apex
wide flame
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Yes, MotM is good if you primarily want more races/species

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I'm personally DMing a 2024 game right now and I really like it. Lots of quality of life improvements across the board

wheat crystal
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Buy the most recent PHB for the edition you're playing. Assuming you're playing 5e, get the 2024 PHB

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Exceptions if you're specifically wanting to run and/or play in a 2014 5e game

wheat crystal
soft crow
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can you be my dungeon master?

wheat crystal
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No, my personal games are full. If you want to find a group use #find-a-game

bronze apex
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At the moment, I had to homebrew and simulate a Leonin and a Dwelf, I'm starting to get into this, so I'd like to use the actual material, but the basics should come first.

barren badge
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DnD beyond have hand books and stuff and if someone in the campaign owns the book they can share them for everyone

pastel jewel
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Hi Hi Hi. I’m Forest! DND has been a thing that has interested me for years. I’ve heard lots of stories and watched some campaigns so I have a small idea of what DND is like.

I have roughly 14 years of experience of 1x1 roleplaying through discord and other platforms that have come and gone over the years. I love complicated plotlines and in depth characters with nuance and flaws. I’ve never really been able to fully immerse in a group roleplay because of scheduling conflicts.

I feel so intimidated by DND. I am so scared of voice chatting (which I’m trying to get better at). and also the thought of coming up with stuff on the spot is so scary. Even though I’ve definitely had back and forth roleplay responses for hours at a time, so I’m totally capable.

I think my goal here is to make friends and talk about game play and dynamics. Maybe to sit in on a campaign or two? Hopefully I’m successful in my endeavor.

(my pronouns are they/them c:

soft crow
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I have absolutely no clue how to play D&D but I've wanted to play it a long while

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grave pier
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Hello i am newcomer , i have played a campaign before.

wide flame
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Welcome all of you

floral cosmos
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Hello, thank you for the welcome.

distant ibex
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hey everyone! I am brand new to DND and would like some help with how to start :p

wide flame
distant ibex
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thanks ! im looking for a group to join thats open to new players, ive watched games before so I understand the idea. I just wanna jump in !

wide flame
mossy crater
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What's good yall

steady badger
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welcome new people

solemn mauve
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Hey. New person here. Played some DnD during covid but getting back into it and trying to learn and expand my knowledge

hard wasp
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newcomer, but ive played sessions already !

lost silo
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Welcome Katy and Viu

hard wasp
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hii!

hearty escarp
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Welcome! This server has dedicated channels for group finding. Check out #find-a-game to learn more.

gusty chasm
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Greetings
I'm new and... I don't know, I'm just new DM

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vital sail
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These are some helpful links. If you have more specific questions, feel free to ask.

gusty chasm
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Ohh, thanks! I appreciate that

lyric fjord
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hallo

lost silo
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Howdy noodle

lyric fjord
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dang I was hoping to find a session startin today

lyric fjord
lost silo
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I’m great. Did u go to the #find-a-game and fill out the looking for stuff to find games?

lyric fjord
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ah no

frigid helm
lost silo
lyric fjord
lost silo
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Depends if you’re looking for a free group or willing to pay. It seems you’ll have as better chance if you are willing to pay lol

lyric fjord
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ah i dont have money for that lol im only just starting a job this week now that im finally able to

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hey am I not able to submit in the looking for dm thing?

lost silo
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Still hit the LFG stuff and ya never know

lyric fjord
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well I wanna do the looking for dm and then scrool through looking for players but i dont have access to the former

lost silo
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Follow the instructions in #find-a-game first. I think it’s easy. It was for me as A DM

fathom moth
lyric fjord
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sure

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I just really wanna try dnd lol but I literally know nothing about it so I might need some guidance

lyric fjord
lost silo
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If yer under 18 it may make it a bit harder unfortunately yup

lyric fjord
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damn

lime turret
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There are other teenagers out there who want to play D&D.

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Have you considered asking your friends?

lyric fjord
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they dont play dnd

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they actually think im wierd for it lol

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but im always wierd so yolo

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i wouldnt be on here if theyd play

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also im homeschooled so I cant go to the clubs att eh school I used ta go to

lost silo
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Do u live near any local gaming shops?

lyric fjord
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not really

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i mean red raccoon is somewhere here

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but i dont have my license quite yet and madre aint gonna waste gas

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soo is like this whole server mostly adults

lost silo
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Usually a great place to see if there’s anything local that and many libraries are starting to embrace it and host D&D games

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I’ve seen several under 18 and some games also allow it.

lyric fjord
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ooh i might be able to ask my library

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well not yet

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theyre working on the main builidng so clubs and stuff arent available

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I wish there was like an ai app or smth that could act as a dm

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id be fine to just run it solo lol

lost silo
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So start your own on line group and post it here as a brand new dm looking for a group of COOL teens to play 🤷🏼‍♂️

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Be the opportunity for others like yourself to play too

lyric fjord
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well id like to try my game as a player before I try as a dm

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computer bout to die adios

lost silo
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Have fun good luck and just jump in as a dm. I did over 35 years ago and love it lol

fathom moth
lost silo
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That’s so cool

signal fog
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@lost silo we started out at about the same time on DnD

lost silo
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Heck yeah!!!

fathom moth
lost silo
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Certainly but I’m about to be away from my phone for about an hour

fathom moth
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You got 📬

lime turret
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Starting as a DM sounds kind of overwhelming.

fathom moth
lime turret
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I mean starting playing the game with DMing.

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I’ve DMed for years but I had a solid base as a player first. I can’t imagine learning the ropes of TTRPGs in the DMs chair.

fathom moth
warm obsidian
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How’s it going everyone… I’m not new to RPGs, but I’m new to Tabletop style playing. Any info on beginner friendly games/meetups/clubs in the Tampa Bay Area? Seems like a really cool community to get involved in. Thanks in advance

harsh fjord
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In-person games are rarely advertised on here, but if they were, you'd search in #looking-for-players!

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If you don't have a group of people you know personally interested in playing the best way to find in-person games is through things like school clubs, game/hobby stores, libraries, and community centers.

fossil scarab
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Hello

lyric fjord
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if I spend fifteen bucks on a campaign can I play multiple or is it just that campaign

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also i feel like I shouldnt have spent ten bucks just to unlock the tortle species...

fathom moth
lyric fjord
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so like

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let say someones charging fifteen bucks for you to join

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is that fifteen jsut to play that one campaign

harsh fjord
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It's probably per session.

lyric fjord
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damn

fathom moth
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Very rarely (but not never) are there one time buy -ins for an entire campaign

lyric fjord
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dang so I wouldnt even be in the full campaign nevermindt then

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is it possible to solo play dnd

fathom moth
harsh fjord
lyric fjord
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ah

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ok then

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then imma try that

harsh fjord
lyric fjord
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alrighty

lucid hornet
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Greetings 👋

lyric fjord
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alright I got a bombers character made

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i just saw obojima

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it looks radical

harsh fjord
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There's lots of cool stuff for D&D not made by the official company.

lyric fjord
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is there any way to like

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like a beastiary

lofty roost
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You mean the Monster Manual?

lyric fjord
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to view all the creatures cause I can see the creatures from base dnd but like whe I search stuff from the obojima I cant find them

lyric fjord
harsh fjord
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You need to pay to access other content not covered by the Free Rules.

lyric fjord
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breh

lofty roost
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You're indeed looking for the Monster Manual

lyric fjord
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dang

lofty roost
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The MM has 500+ official creatures

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There's no one book with everything in it tho

lyric fjord
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dnd costly innit

harsh fjord
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It can be, but lots of folks get good use out of the free material.

lofty roost
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For official content, you've got MM, Tome of Foes, Monsters of the Multiverse, Volo's...

timid locust
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Just in case, since it seems like you're new to the game: players don't need access to the monster manual at all. Only the DM needs it.

lofty roost
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If you're a player, I recommend actively avoiding the MM due to it containing spoilers for encounters your DM will run

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The only reason a player would read the MM is for stuff like Wildshape, but even then only with the DM's blessing

lyric fjord
lofty roost
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Have you looked at #find-a-game, r/LFG, the DDB forums, or Roll20 yet?

lyric fjord
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yup

lofty roost
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It's kind of hard not to find something if you're willing to dig through some rubble

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If you wanna play DnD solo, then go ahead tho dndCheers

lyric fjord
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most of roll 20 was pay or 18+ and the ones that i found that werent were just dead like one i was joining today is just a black screen with no one it was supposed to be starting an hour ago

cerulean salmon
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If you want to play dnd I'd reccomend not just looking for games that are starting today

timid locust
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Do note that finding a game takes time. Setting up a group usually takes a few days to even a few weeks of preparation.

lyric fjord
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what is play by post

harsh fjord
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Text-based gameplay.

lyric fjord
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sooo

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they dont have set times then?

harsh fjord
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Usually not.

lyric fjord
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ooh

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ok

harsh fjord
lyric fjord
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nvm they dont have anymore slots

echo kelp
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They may have games available beyond what’s shared here.

lyric fjord
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alr

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theres so much to dnd its pretty interesting

short marsh
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You could always look at archmage press domains of the deathless king modules. Those are “solo” modules where you make a party (or use you Pluse npcs.) but it’s a mix of cyoa with combat.

It comes with monster stats as well

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But playing solo is generally not advised

wary moat
harsh fjord
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The command you're looking for begins with a /. Try typing /looking and select the appropriate option.

brazen burrow
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Hi guys, how do you type the hit dice into your character sheet once you multiclass?
Do I just seperate the total and hit dice with a slash?
like: total 3 / 1 and Hit dice: 1d8 / 1d6 for example?

wild onyx
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On the fillable pdf sheet? Yeah, that should work.

brazen burrow
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yea on the fillable one
although this kinda goes for character sheets in general i guess

short marsh
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Yep

static stream
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#looking-for-dm I've never done online before but my group broke up like three months ago and I miss D&D.

harsh fjord
static stream
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Ah sorry

spring scroll
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gurgle

spring scroll
static stream
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It's not all sob though. He really likes Lythander

spring scroll
static stream
spring scroll
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well, my creation is a goblin named stworglo, he's a failure

static stream
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Wonderful

spring scroll
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I hope many bad events fall apon stworglo

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he does NOT deserve happiness

rough talon
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I have never done dnd before and I have a question

Does all dnd require you to be in a vc or have a camera on? Or are there some that are more like just text based roleplays where you draw your character and post them and just roleplay normally

halcyon forge
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There are all methods. Many servers are text-based (see #looking-for-community) for example. D&D though is not freeform, it's a system of rules, which includes rules for social-based mechanics.

tame sail
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i was also kinda wondering that, thanks

honest geode
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hello all I am joining a D&D game for the first time as a player, I got an (apparently) lucky stat array roll of 18/17/14/12/12/12 and was curious how people would go from there. kind of paralyzed by the choices

halcyon forge
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Well, what sort of table is it?

honest geode
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big flat metal classroom table at a community center

halcyon forge
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... you watch a lot of Airplane! as a kid?

honest geode
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(sandbox campaign in Icewind Dale)

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look i'm fond of gladiator movies, what can I say

lofty roost
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With those super lucky rolls, it's kinda hard to build something bad

halcyon forge
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So, given it's sandbox, is it a serious thing where you're tracking rations or more commonly laid back?

honest geode
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pretty laid back

halcyon forge
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Do you know what sort of characters you like to play?

honest geode
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i was hoping to keep things pretty simple so I can get a feel for the system. hit it with sword kind of guy.

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but with a versatile array like that I was wondering who the jack of all trades class might be these days

halcyon forge
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Could be a good Barbarian.

lofty roost
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It's not a simple class to play if you're looking for that, but it can be really fun and it's learnable!

honest geode
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alright, i'll look that one up, thanks

lofty roost
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Otherwise, Rogue, Fighter, and Barbarian are all pretty simple classes to play and can play in melee (especially Barbarian wants to play in melee)

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For a sandbox, Ranger can be really fun and would be fantastic with 18 Dex and 17 Wis right out the gate

honest geode
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i'm thinking Druid, for story-insertion purposes - put the 18 into Wis and the 17 into Con, I guess?

lofty roost
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Do whatever you'd like! You don't need to have the optimal build for my impression of the game you're running

honest geode
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true that

jaunty hound
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Hey I’m creating a noble sorcerer and was wondering what the best stats are for sorcerer of the 6?

lyric fjord
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New to this, my only knowledge of DnD extends to BG3 which is to say not much

cerulean salmon
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Constitution is the 2nd most important, followed by dex

jaunty hound
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Thanks:))

lost silo
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Harvest said what I was gonna say

lyric fjord
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I'm creating a character and i think i want to multiclass but idk if i should start with a ranger or rogue

echo kelp
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If you're new to D&D I'd suggest not taking on the complexity of multiclassing. Also you may want to discuss character concepts in #character-discussion as folks there can provide suggestions and ideas.

lyric fjord
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gotcha

short marsh
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Gah

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serene eagle
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hey guys

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so

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i am new

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i need help

short marsh
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Start by reading the free basic rules

serene eagle
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well you see

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i have

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ive made a character already

wild onyx
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Well done! If you say what you need help with, you might get a relevant answer to your problem.

serene eagle
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i need a group

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i havent found one

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no one accepts me because im new

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they dont care to help

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so i thought you guys could help

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but once again

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no help is to be seen

wild onyx
serene eagle
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ok

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thanks

wild onyx
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You're

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Welcome

static stream
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Sorry for the restating but I'm desperate

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I need my fix

wild onyx
oblique isle
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hey all! ive been intrested in DND for years now and finally wanna learn/ actaully play dnd, is this a good place to do so?

wide flame
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And #find-a-game can point you in the right direction when you're ready to look for a group

oblique isle
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ah, thank you very much !

oblique isle
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im looking on dnd beyonds chachter creation sheet, and for the classes, whats the differnece between core, 2014, and criticla role, are they all allowed in any campainge or?

echo kelp
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What's allowed/available very much depends on the group and the kind of D&D game they want to run.

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Start withe the free materials, if you like the game well enough consider investing in the Players Handbook, and then invest in other books as you want and fit whatever D&D game/group you're playing with.

oblique isle
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is there much of a differnece between the free stuff and the handbook?

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aswell is core or 2014 more common? (sorry for the load of questions)

echo kelp
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There's more subclasses, species, and feats in the Players Handbook.
As to DnDBeyond's character sheet toggles:

  • Core is the 2024 core rules (the basic rules)
  • 2014 uses the 2014 version of the core rules
  • Critical Role is harder to answer as they have an official D&D book, but most of the material would not be considered "official" D&D in the same way as books published by Wizards of the Coast/D&D.
oblique isle
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oh alrighty

echo kelp
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I couldn't say whats more used right now between the 2024 core rules and the 2014 core rules - they are actually quite similar. I tend to think of the 2024 core rules as a refined version of the 2014 rules.

oblique isle
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ah okay, thank you! you were really helpful :D

oblique isle
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which way of generating my stats would be recommended?

manic otter
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they can be found in the players handbook

oblique isle
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oh alright, ty!

echo kelp
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?tag new abilities

exotic remnantBOT
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Abilities

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

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

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

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

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

short marsh
abstract flume
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Hey everyone. New to the server and online d&d. Can anyone give me a rundown of how the game is played remotely? are there certain things i should install? how do most people play it? is rolling the dice based on the honor system or is there a mechanic used online so the dm can see the roll? i have many questions. all help would be greatly appreciated.

edgy onyx
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Online the most common way is with a VTT (virtual table top) like roll20, Owlbear or Foundry, as few examples
Rolls on those are virtual dice and shared to all, so nobody's able to cheat

wide flame
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Depending on the group, sometimes Discord is also involved. Discord channels can use bots like Avrae to roll dice and even keep character sheet data.

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And obviously, voice chat helps grease the wheels

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and do you join servers within those programs themselves to join groups? does a dm send a link? like say i find a group okay now how would i join theoretically?

wide flame
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It really depends on the group and how they do things. Edit: sorry, I realized after I wrote that message that I sounded like I was being short. I promise I didn't mean to.

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wide flame
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Lol, sorry!

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Dude no problem at all appreciate the help

manic otter
# abstract flume and do you join servers within those programs themselves to join groups? does a ...

as an example say you chocse to sign up to mine, i use the discord and DnDbeyond for it all. discord for voice and any text based stuff the game needs as well as sharing my own created maps and whatnot. the dndbeyond id use for character sheets and dice rolls and combat with maps.

other Dms may do almost all of this through discord or other platforms but it all depends on the gropup you join and they generall state where and how in thier descriptions when searching for players

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makes sense! do you have any recommendations for finding newcomer groups or is it best to take my chances on the "looking for players" channel?

wild mural
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heyy i’m new to dnd like extremely new i know nothing about it but am so interested to learn and play what’s the best way to start!

manic otter
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covert wagon
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Hello! i want to get into this because its really interesting to me. I literally just made a character, id like to join a group to play with

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long ocean
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Does anyone ever actually go up to lvl 20? How do you balance an encounter there?

crude musk
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That would be a good question for #dm-discussion
Level 20 play is very much not a beginner topic dndLol

dense adder
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If I've got the 2024 books, just wondering if it is worthwhile investing in getting the 2014 books? It seems like so many people want to bring 2014 rules into the game?

wind thorn
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Yo! I have no idea how to play DND or where to find people to play with, where should I start out on my journey?

lyric fjord
# dense adder If I've got the 2024 books, just wondering if it is worthwhile investing in gett...

I asked this question earlier today. Most people said that 2014 rules have been the most popular version, and since 2024 is more recent most people usually don't want to switch for minor-ish changes.

Personally I think, if you're playing with friends or people you know it shouldn't matter too much which you have.

But if you wanna play online I'd ask around dms and players before making any purchases

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The 2024 materials are really not that different from the 2014 materials. THere's a reason why the game designers decided not to make it a new edition. It's still D&D 5e - just revised/refined.

maiden rose
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Heya...Im new to DnD and was thinking of joining a small campaign perhaps?

I have a shitty attention spend so want to start small.

edgy onyx
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Sounds like trying a one shot would be a nice option. Basically an adventure that lasts one session, sometimes few more, but very short

Anyways check out #find-a-game

sleek iron
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uhhh hey guys

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im looking to join a party for dnd ??? i haven't played since like 2022 LOL

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im looking to get back into it , does anyone have an parties ??

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thanks fellas !

tawdry cove
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guys im new to dnd what is this all about?

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karmic anchor
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Guy's I have zero idea how dnd works,
And I am not interested in reading rule books to understand it
is there any way I can directly play it online and try to understand along the way??

timid locust
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Is it possible to find a game that you could join with absolutely no information, relying on the DM and the other players to teach you everything along the way, step by step? Sure, it's possible. But it's highly unlikely.

Remember that DnD is a fairly complex game that multiple people have to take hours out of their schedules in order to play. To put the responsibility of learning the rules on everyone else is a bit rude.

noble vale
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There are definitely groups that are very new player friendly, and who would be happy to help you understand the rules - but reading is going to be crucial as there are many things you will need to know about your character that you can really only properly document by reading.

ornate kiln
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you dont need to read a whole book to know enough to play dnd, but it is kinda rude to your fellow players to just refuse to read anything outright

noble vale
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There are youtube videos to help with comprehension, as well as actual plays that can help to understand how to play as well.

storm hawk
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Heyyy guys g_mkittynervous

my cousin introduced me to DND a while back (was very intimidated at first) lowkey have no clue what it is or where to start but it sounded super cool! told me to join this server to get started, can anyone perhaps point me in the right direction?

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frank fable
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hear me out i just finished playing knights of pen and paper 2 on my pc and it was so fun i decided to actually give DnD a try so am hoping to find a few person who would take some time to show me the way and get me into the game more

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harsh fjord
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It's not common for folks to have the time/bandwidth to teach others one-on-one as there are too many new folks joining daily. But the links above should help, and we're happy to answer specific questions!

warped knoll
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Hii new here, I have read the essentials and I wanna dm a game with my friends who have no idea how to play yet on my birthday. But i have no experience playing dnd so here I am

harsh fjord
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Check out the links a few lines up!

hidden knot
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Hi. Just wondering. Are all the DMs here flaky or just a couple

main fulcrum
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With a large community, there is always some percentage of people who will be flaky and some who will not.

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Just like any other large group. I wouldn't say the majority of DMs are flaky ime

lost silo
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I would certainly hope it’s a small percentage. I know I’m not flaky so there’s one for ya lol

karmic anchor
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timid locust
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If you have any specific questions as you're reading, we'll be happy to answer them here

karmic anchor
timid locust
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No, just read the parts that are important for you as a player. Most importantly: how to play, how combat works, how to build a character, and what actions your character has in combat.

karmic anchor
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After reading roles where can I start playing??

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Is there any platform where I can view or play a session?

harsh fjord
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You can find plenty of recorded games on YouTube and Twitch.

karmic anchor
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And my Main question is on what story will be game based on like are we like role-playing our SI character in some fictional World?

karmic anchor
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Do game in dnd follow some specific Lore or game master can choose any fictional World?

harsh fjord
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Not sure what you mean by SI, but the story can vary widely, from one released by the makers of D&D to ones inspired by other media to something the DM made up.

lofty roost
karmic anchor
harsh fjord
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No need to reply directly like that when the person is involved in the conversation.

timid locust
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It'll depend on your DM. Different DMs will have different worlds for you to play in, and will have different requirements for the character you make.

karmic anchor
harsh fjord
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The DM can do whatever, provided the table of players is on board with it.

lofty roost
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harsh fjord
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D&D has multiple official settings, so there is no "main" storyline.

karmic anchor
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Okay i think i need to first Read the rules before anything

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Then only I can understand

timid locust
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That's a good plan.

lofty roost
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manic otter
# karmic anchor Where can I find The main story line

think of it this way, there is lore and from this lore a dungeon master or game master creates a world, within this world there will be some main end game goal (you may not specifically know) but you play the game make choices with you party and your game master will direct your party towards that end goal utilizing your parties own personal decisions.

lyric fjord
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Hello everyone! Just wanted to introduce myself. I’ve been playing DnD on and off for a while, but I consider myself a new comer cause we never really followed any rules during our games we just rolled a d20 and moved along with the story. I’m excited to learn and play some dnd!

fossil rapids
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Hi everyone! I've been playing Dungeons & Dragons for about three years now, and I've loved every second of it. However, I still consider myself a newcomer because my DM hasn't been using the correct rules consistently. I'm currently looking for a good DM to join a champion with.

lost silo
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Hey Dexter check out and follow the steps in #find-a-game and then u can find dms

fossil rapids
lost silo
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No problem!

carmine nimbus
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Guys how do I create a campaign in dnd beyond ? There is no create campaign button , only join campaign button...

hearty escarp
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If you navigate to "Collections" in the menu bar, head to "My Campaigns". There should be a button there.

short marsh
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Hey

lost silo
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hey wolffy

lyric fjord
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How's everyone doing

lost silo
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I am great and you? I am just working on reviewing the characters that started last night on their first D&D adventures!

lyric fjord
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Oh cool, I good thx been wanting to try dnd for a while and finally decided to

lost silo
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you'll love it lol

lusty escarp
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Hey all, I call myself Wayne and I've been wanting to try out dnd since high school but never had the courage to open up and step out of my comfort zone. I have done one-on-one roleplaying before and I DM'd a dnd game completely blind and had a blast. I came here after pushing myself to open up and seek out for some pointers to where and how to start out, I do warn that I am on the poorer side.

I do not mind info dumps or small advice on how to play dnd, I'd just like to know how to start getting into it, where to look for games, and have fun trying the game out as blind as possible.

lost silo
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if you are looking for a group, the best way here is to go to #find-a-game and follow the super easy steps to help find a group

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there is other great links in the pins on this channel

lyric fjord
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Don't worry Wayne I've never played before so I can relate. I'll look into some rules n stuff before playing

lost silo
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plenty to read thats easy to understand. Youtube is not bad either, but like anything on the internet, not everything is exactly correct lol

wild onyx
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Here come the "official" videos:

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lyric fjord
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Thx I appreciate the help 👍

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I'll still probably check on yt to

signal fog
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@lost silo I did my introduction to DnD session last night that I created and I had 4 brand new players

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How did your game turn out

lost silo
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It went great. The three rookies have been asking me questions all day which means they were engaged and wanting more and ready to play at our next session. How’d yers go

signal fog
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It actually went really good and I’m going to do another one next Tuesday night

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I’m suppose to be DMing my LMOP session tomorrow night but I have DMed a lot over the weekend so I’m going to take the night off

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I had a tournament over the weekend and last night so I’m tired of DMing for the week

slow wave
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what kind of subclass would pair well with a harengon rougue ?

wheat crystal
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Whatever sounds the most fun to you

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Species has little mechanical impact on subclass and vice versa (save for 2 very old specific ones)

red drum
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Helloo! As a new player, a group of my friends (including me) wanted to start dnd online. Any tips?

prime path
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There are two templates I like for building characters also

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The first one is:

  • Personality: A mostly positive quirk.
  • Bond: A relationship your character has.
  • Ideal: What your character values.
  • Flaw: A negative quirk.

The second is:

  • Strength: A positive trait
  • Flaw: A negative trait
  • Motivation: Why your character is exploring.
  • Background: What your character's precious occupation was
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Try to tie the traits together. It makes sense that a brave, reckless gambler would be motivated by debt for example.

red drum
carmine nimbus
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guys i think i created an abomination not a character

solar radish
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Where do i even start?

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hearty escarp
# solar radish Where do i even start?

The box above has a bunch of helpful tips and explanations. I'd click through at your leisure. If you have additional questions, you can always ask here.

carmine nimbus
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i found out literally today about the 27 point rule...how is my sheet for a first timer?

hearty escarp
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Pretty good! Though I'd point out a couple of things:
~~- Barbarian rage doesn't really work when wearing armor, which you are. ~~

  • Hunting rifle isn't a PHB weapon, so any proficiency or mastery regarding it would need to be discussed with your DM.
  • Your gold doesn't reflect the starting gold amount, so that's also a DM discussion point.
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Regarding the first point, multiclassing can be a bit of a trap, because of conflicting features. If you're new, I recommend playing single-classed for the first few times.

edgy onyx
fresh fable
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Was just about to say that medium armour works

hearty escarp
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Oh my bad, memory leak

strange berry
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How do I start with makeing a character

hearty escarp
carmine nimbus
# hearty escarp Regarding the first point, multiclassing can be a bit of a trap, because of conf...

noted , i multiclassed to make an abomination of a charcter on purpose tho , like when im low take off armor and use rage , enemy too far so i just snipe him regardless of proffession , i carry a kettle with me for like...i cast boiling water and vicious mockery to roast my enemy physically and mentally , im the messing around type player , and thats how i intend to figure out the loopholes in such a tricky sheet , trial and painfully hilarious error

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and im fully aware of the contradiction betwee warrior and barbarian , cuz warrior heals and barbarian gets stronger the lower he is , but i did that on purpose too, i keep healing and when im low i become insanely tanky AND powerful...im theoretically a grizzly bear that can heal...

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with guns...

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borderlands 2 gunzerker inspired character lol

fresh fable
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You may want to read the Class descriptions again a fighter doesn’t heal per say they get a second wind ability to get some healing but this is limited us
And barbarian doesn’t get stronger the lower they get

hearty escarp
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I like the flavor you put into the character. But still, the point about what sort of guns will be available and the amount of starting gold stands.

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Classes list starting equipment. I'd go with that.

carmine nimbus
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thx for the help guys👍

carmine nimbus
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but thats why im tanky

wheat crystal
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Has your DM approved a level 2 character?

fresh fable
wheat crystal
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There’s still also the issue of starting gold. You don’t have enough money for a breastplate (400 gp) unless your DM has given you it explicitly or has given you significant extra starting gold

wheat crystal
outer sable
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Does the Celestial Summon spell grant telepathic communication with the spirit, or does it only respond to spoken commands?

lost silo
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Rules as written, only spoken commands

copper shell
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Hello there. Do all these dnd games somehow are binded to the game dnd online?

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Can dm themselves set the rules? What are dice?..

lost silo
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Each group is independent and play as a group choosing to follow the rules as perfectly or not as they wish. Some follow them to the letter and others use them as a loose guideline. Dice are what is used to help make the game have an aspect of random luck both good and bad luck

wheat crystal
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D&D Online is an MMO based on the TTRPG, though not the most recent edition (5e) if I recall correctly. The MMO is set in the Eberron campaign setting with some adventures in the Forgotten Realms setting, so if your game is also set in Eberron or Forgotten Realms you’ll see some lore similarities

copper shell
wheat crystal
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Both, dice are used to determine if you hit (d20) and how much damage you deal (d4, d6, d8, d10, d12)

copper shell
wheat crystal
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This is before any other modifiers like proficiency or your ability modifiers

copper shell
wheat crystal
lost silo
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Check out the pinned messages here @copper shell as they have some great info to help you learn and understand

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lean pecan
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How do I create a character

hearty escarp
wheat crystal
wheat crystal
# carmine nimbus Hmm I got one equipped on me already

You’ll have to remove it then and choose an appropriate starting armor dependent on your initial class. Perhaps go over your equipment list and see if there’s any discrepancies between your initial class/background’s starting equipment/gold and what you have in your inventory

lean pecan
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What do I do after I created a character

lost temple
# carmine nimbus and im fully aware of the contradiction betwee warrior and barbarian , cuz warri...

There is a barbarian subclass, Zealot, where you get that extra pool of healing. There's another called World Tree, that lets you give temporary hp to yourself and allies.

Multi classing at low levels is just messy for the most part and you'd be actively shooting yourself in the foot as the "good" stuff tends to start coming at level 3.

That's not a hard and fast rule. But by monoclassing (all levels in just fighter, just barbarian etc.) it's hard to make an actual "bad" character. Weaker, sure, but it'll still do something.

If you go throwing multi classes around without really knowing what you're looking for it is much easier to make a mess of it.

timid locust
lean pecan
wheat crystal
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You can check this channel’s pins as well as #learn-to-play , both of which have links to the Free Rules

short marsh
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Oh ddo is baised kn3.5

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Some one mentioned it here heh

carmine nimbus
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short marsh
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Muticlassinf is not recommended for new players considering you can only consoling have stats for the class as well (must be over 13)

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reef canyon
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I'm new

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I know nothing

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reef canyon
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I have no materials so I'm looking for a group to teach me and let me play with them

timid locust
# reef canyon I know nothing

Welcome! The best place to start 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. As for looking for a group, check out #find-a-game to get started on this server!

reef canyon
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Could someone pls help me

short marsh
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There is a link on the bot post above with the few basic rules

carmine nimbus
fresh fable
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You wouldn’t have the money for a breastplate at lvl 1

wheat crystal
# carmine nimbus i dont fully understand so itll take a while to figure out

As per the free rules, a level 1 character only gets the starting equipment determined by their class and background. Instead of equipment, they can choose a gold option to manually purchase equipment instead that is also detailed on the class page. As per the Barbarian page, they do not natively get a breastplate, and the gold option (75 gp) is not enough to afford it (400 gp). Even with gold gained from your background you shouldn’t be able to afford a breastplate.

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Also not sure what adventuring pack you added to your inventory, but you seem to have added it twice

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also also, you seem to have chosen greatsword mastery but have a battle axe equipped instead

bitter edge
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Elloo im new. how to start? I created the character and now how to play?

wheat crystal
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If you’d like to use this server to find a group check out #find-a-game

high sail
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yo im new and i got not a single clue what to begin with.
could someone please help?

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lost silo
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The links the bot just sent are helpful

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I’ve you’re ready to find a group then go to #find-a-game and follow the easy steps to find a group

high sail
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sry but i got a question again

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do i need to read all the different class rules or do i just need to read the things nesecery for my class?
sry if its a stupid question

timid locust
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No such thing as a stupid question. If you already know which class you want to play, there's no need to read the features of other classes.

high sail
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ok thx
i appreciate the help

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ill probably have some more questions later but ill try to figure it out for now

timid locust
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We're here to help.

high sail
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sry i got more questions
what restrictions are there on the races you can make your character?

timid locust
harsh fjord
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Ultimately, it's up to the DM what official (and even unofficial) options are allowed or not.

high sail
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oh i missed that
i thought it would be in a different place

short marsh
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When you join a game most of the time th dm will share material

mild ibex
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Hey idk how to join a d&d game help me please

timid locust
carmine nimbus
wheat crystal
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Again, you can’t have it normally since a breastplate is 400 gp

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And at best a level 1 character will start with ~200-250 gp, but that’s only if they choose very specific classes and backgrounds and choose the gold option

carmine nimbus
timid locust
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Just because you can put it in your character sheet on DnD Beyond doesn't mean it's legal for your character to have that from the start.

carmine nimbus
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looks like the duplicated stuff will earn me the money then

wheat crystal
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You cannot add duplicate stuff just to sell it

wild onyx
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If you just go to DDB and add equipment to your sheet, it will let you add basically anything. Full suit of +3 plate, vorpal sword, antimatter rifle.

What you're allowed to add is dependant on your character options.

carmine nimbus
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i think im starting to get it

wheat crystal
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Speaking of which, I’m not even sure what starting pack you did add since they’re in chests for some reason, not backpacks

timid locust
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Basically, you can't just start with whatever you want. Your class dictates what items you start with: quite literally exactly what the class gives you according to the items it lists and nothing else.

carmine nimbus
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ill modify it again and coe back...ive been making this sheet for weeks...does it usually take that long?

wheat crystal
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If you’re just learning the rules it can

timid locust
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Depends. Obviously the more experienced a player is, the faster they can make a sheet.

carmine nimbus
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welp

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ill modify and send it in a bit

wheat crystal
# carmine nimbus this game keeps getting more confusing...and why not the breastplate i already h...

As for this, part:

  • Since you’re using the DDB character creator your starting equipment options should have been the very last page of the character creator. If you skipped it you should clear your inventory and go back to that tab.
  • Your stated masteries don’t match up with what’s on the sheet. Your sheet says you have Greataxe and Heavy Crossbow mastery. It’s ok to use a weapon you don’t have mastery in, just wanted to make sure it wasn’t a mistake.
  • Furthermore, a weapon being “great” is not the thing that has a weapon be used in two-hands. That would be the “two-handed” (requires 2 hands) or “versatile” (can be used in 2 hands) properties.
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but there , i started all over again

fresh fable
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Yup that’s a barbarian

wooden dawn
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hello!

wheat crystal
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Welcome!

wheat crystal
wooden dawn
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kinda new here and I didn't know it the bot knows what class i used lol

carmine nimbus
wheat crystal
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Wait, actually it seems you have some unknown proficiencies

carmine nimbus
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wdym?

wheat crystal
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Some of these might just be redundant due to DDB formatting (e.g. Battleaxe, Heavy Crossbow, etc don’t need to be explicitly listed since you already have martial weapon proficiency)

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But some seem to be manually added like Frying Pan and Secret Stone Sword

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And some seem to be a mix of both (e.g. Hunting Rifle, Shotgun)

carmine nimbus
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i forgot to add the kettle

wheat crystal
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Keep in mind those are homebrew and would need DM approval

carmine nimbus
wheat crystal
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You don’t have Vicious Mockery listed on your sheet

carmine nimbus
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stuff for messing around

wheat crystal
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Boiling Water is not an official spell

carmine nimbus
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i know

wheat crystal
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And neither has to do with proficiency in homebrew weapons

carmine nimbus
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i didnt know but expected that

wild onyx
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Nova, you can put anything you like on a sheet. Really anything! But if you're looking to bring a character to a game the first thing to do is to make sure they're made with the rules of the game. Sure, you might find an indulgent DM that doesn't mind what you've come up with on your own, but I really wouldn't bet on it.

wheat crystal
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Yeah, officially the closest thing to using a pan & kettle would be using them as improvised weapons, which is a specific thing you need to get proficiency in and only a few character options get that proficiency (e.g. the Tavern Brawler feat)

carmine nimbus
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and i dont expect to find a party , im too busy to even play for an hour straight

wild onyx
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Build a character:

  • class
  • species
  • background

Fill in ability scores with the standard array, then apply modifiers as granted. Pick proficiencies, equipment, spells if applicable. It's all in the Free Rules.

carmine nimbus
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i was making sth for just me and 2 of my friends to play like 20 minnutes or so in the campaign every couple days..

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i even named the campaign a bunch of dumassesses' journey

covert ivy
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Hello everyone! I just joined. I have about a year on-and-off experience with DnD, and I’m looking for a new campaign. Preferably general fantasy, where I can incorporate my woodelf ranger.

wheat crystal
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Check #find-a-game for instructions on how to use this server to find a group

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Also welcome!

lost silo
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Star beat me to it lol. I was going to say the same

carmine nimbus
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anyway....what else should i change now then?

wheat crystal
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As we mentioned before, remove the homebrew or get DM approval for it and everything else should be ok

carmine nimbus
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alright

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just thought they would be fun

wheat crystal
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They sure can be fun at the right table, but proficiency in something is a meaningful term that has a tangible impact on mechanics which is why it needs DM approval

carmine nimbus
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might leave em for now cuz i dont have a group willing to play for half an hour every week

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senior highschool really takes a toll on ones life...

pseudo pecan
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Does anybody have a group I can join

harsh fjord
lost silo
torn garden
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is tasha considered an expansion to the core books? and canon? or entirely different?

ornate kiln
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it doesnt have lore so canon is not really relevant.

I think its considered a supplement to the core rules?

wispy igloo
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How do I post to the looking for DM chat? Looking through other lfg chats is pretty intimidating since I only know one of my days off and the other varies

potent fox
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hollow owl
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helloo

lost silo
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Hi boat

hollow owl
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I wanna play but have no people to play with what do I do?

lost silo
hollow owl
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thank you!

lost silo
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Follow those easy steps and tada lol you’re welcome

royal birch
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hey im super new i wanted to try the game for years is anyone willing to teach me pls ???

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fallen surge
# royal birch hey im super new i wanted to try the game for years is anyone willing to teach m...

Welcome! The bot post above has lots of super helpful resources that can get you started. Unfortunately, this server has dozens of new members join every single day, so we simply don't have the capability to do one-on-one lessons with everyone. But that's why we have these guides and videos prepared. And of course, as your going through things, if you have any specific questions, feel free to ask them here. We're all more than happy to help however we can

royal birch
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i was trying to find a party to join them and learn from them becaus i am a bit lost and i realy wanted to try the game for a long time i know nothing about it beside from movies

lost silo
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Super easy instructions to follow and then u can dig thru the posts to find a group that fits u or post what you’re looking for

placid scarab
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Hi, I'm Groovy (my username), I'm new to D&D. I saw a few people play it at a local library.

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I was wondering if anyone could show me the ropes as I have 0 experience, but a bit of experience in roleplaying

lost silo
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Groovy check out #find-a-game and follow those easy steps to find a group

frigid turret
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Yo, how do i post a looking for players ad?

lost silo
grand creek
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hi, new to the server ArielSmile

lost silo
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Howdy Ariel

grand creek
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hello ArielSmile

lost silo
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how are u

grand creek
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I'm good, how are you?

lost silo
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I am fantastic thanks

hollow compass
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hi everyone im brand new to dnd and are super interested to play but not surer where to start

lost silo
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hi nerve

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check out #find-a-game and follow those easy steps to find a group. Also check the pinned messages for some guidance

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hollow compass
deft condor
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hello

lost silo
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Howdy aro

untold current
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Hello I am very new to D&d literally started looking into it today😅 and I’m having a hard time with that character sheet I don’t understand how the numbers for strength and stuff work and it’s confusing me… and I’m joining to literally get help😭

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lost silo
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Hey scoobi. Those links the bot sent are good. If you get ready to join a group go to #find-a-game and follow the instructions to find a group

drowsy seal
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こんいちわ friends

bronze shale
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good evening/morning everyone! i just recently got into d&d and im trying to create my character using a character sheet, it’s kind of confusing me how everything is supposed to work with weapons, armor, dex and whatnot

pallid sentinel
bronze shale
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like character wise? or character sheet

pallid sentinel
bronze shale
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a youtube link i found

pallid sentinel
bronze shale
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dnd beyond

pallid sentinel
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What's the trouble then?

bronze shale
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i don’t know lol, it’s late at night and my brain isn’t working right? sorry for the trouble

pallid sentinel
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Let's talk about this in the section where it says "ddb support" though...

dusky sphinx
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hii! im new to dnd and i wanna find a campaign thats just a few people talking in a discord call and having fun using their imagination... is this the right place for that? how can i find that> (minor)

vestal parrot
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Same as the person above 👆

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I just joined this server after quitting a campaign. I’ve only played with people from my university before so this is my first time looking online

wheat crystal
wheat crystal
wheat crystal
upbeat fjord
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How to play dnd

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slim sequoia
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Hey guys

lost silo
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Morning Nia

ripe sorrel
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Hey I'm completely new to dnd I developed an interest in dnd recently but apart from a general idea I don't know anything about it and would probably love to learn more.

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timid locust
lost silo
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Those links are a great start. If yer ready to try a group hit the #find-a-game channel and follow the easy steps to find a group

ripe sorrel
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Thanks

lost silo
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Any time

short marsh
spark plaza
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what stat benefits sorcerer

main fulcrum
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Charisma is your spell stat, so you'll want that

timid locust
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After that, Constitution and Dexterity are probably equal as second most important.

rotund bronze
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So I wanna play d and d but I don’t know anyone in Tennessee who can teach me how to play

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timid locust
hard wasp
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im still quite confused on how the books work and be applied to a campaign if a player wants one of the classes there

timid locust
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Well, let's start simple: Do you have a DM yet?

hard wasp
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yeah

timid locust
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Then you should start by asking your DM which books and options they allow you to use. For example: if a DM says that they're only allowing content from the Player's Handbook, then you can't play an Artificer at all.

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If the character options you want to play are allowed by the DM, then you have to have access to the content that contains those options. For example, if you wanted to play a Hexblade Warlock, you'd have to own the book Xanathar's Guide to Everything.

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Alternatively, your DM can share that book with you, if you're playing in person and your DM has it.

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Lastly, if your DM has a master tier subscription to DnD Beyond and you're using that for your character sheets, your DM can share any book content they own with the campaign party.

hard wasp
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ooh

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i appreciate how detailed these are, thank you!!

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but yeah quite unfortunate, our recent oneshot was an experimental session so we only got to stick with the basic stuff

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in terms of character sheets, someone said the artificer class has been included in r20 for a while. though, i still can't find where if i were to make one ;;

timid locust
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You'd need to purchase the Tasha's Cauldron of Everything supplement to have access to the Artificer on Roll 20.

vernal helm
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a total newb at D&D here, i am thinking of trying to start by maybe making a character first.

rn, i am considering my class, and im thinking of picking one of the spellcasting classes (warlock, sorcerer, and wizard)

i think i can make a case for any of these 3 classes for my character lore, but i just want advice on how each of them would differ mechanically and "feel", while im slowly chewing my way through the free rules on the classes on my end.

hard wasp
timid locust
# vernal helm a total newb at D&D here, i am thinking of trying to start by maybe making a cha...

Sure thing, I'll give my two cents.

  • Wizard: Highest complexity. Their magic is studied and learned through hard work. Has the most spells available per adventure. Their subclasses tend to focus on one type of spell style (called a school), becoming particularly adept at that style. They tend to have a ton of utility.
  • Sorcerer: Medium complexity. Their magic is natural for them, either from their bloodline or from an accident. Sorcerer is notorious for having some of the biggest, flashiest spells that deal more damage or are harder to resist than other spellcasters.
  • Warlock: Medium complexity. Their magic is granted/taught to them from another entity. They can cast the fewest spells per adventure, when compared to other spell casters, but make up for it but having a ton of utility and customization for other things they can do. Their Cantrips (spells that use no resources) are the strongest in the game.
timid locust
# hard wasp if i were to purchase the book but not my dm, would that mean that the book's ru...

I can't guarantee exactly how Roll20 works, but I assume you'll be able to use whatever you purchase, but your DM won't have access to the rest of that book's options. For example, Tasha's has the rules for Artificer, but it also has a number of rules for magic items that the DM can award the party with. If you purchase Tasha's, I don't think your DM will be able to see those items directly.

vernal helm
# timid locust Sure thing, I'll give my two cents. - Wizard: Highest complexity. Their magic i...

ok many thanks for this write up, it's helping me connect the dots for what each of these classes do, especially warlock's customization due to their eldritch invocations.

i have a few other questions. if let's say i want my character to be able to make edits to how certain spells operate on the fly, i should go for the sorcerer class, correct?

i was also thinking if i can infuse magic spells into handheld objects, but i googled what an artificer does and i assume that is what i need on my end....

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my main idea was actually to try and see if my character can create new spells during adventures using the current catalog of spells they have on their disposal, but im not sure how that would work rules-wise

timid locust
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To augment spells on the fly, Sorcerer is right on the mark. That's exactly where its individuality lies.

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As for your second idea, Artificer is... almost there. A lot of people run into a very, very unfortunate issue with Artificer, where they think Artificer can do A, B, and C, where in reality it can do b, D, and E. (If that makes any sense.)

Artificer can put spells into items! ... But not until level 11. And only on one item at a time. What they can do is put special magical properties on items, basically turning non-magic items into a magic item from a list of options. It's a lot more narrow of a scope than most people realize.

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Finally, for creating new spells, there's basically almost no mechanics available that achieve what you're probably looking for. There's some extremely vague guidelines, which mostly amount to "work with your DM and make something up". Not something I'd advise for a new player at all.

vernal helm
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i assume that level 11 would take a long time to slowly level to (3 month long, based on a weekly session i guess?)

timid locust
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To put it into perspective, the vast majority of games never go past level 10, and the ones that do rarely go past level 12.

vernal helm
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....that is very sad🫠

timid locust
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Indeed.

vernal helm
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i think i get it, balance wise, but still.....

cerulean salmon
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the game is not really balanced

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power budgets aren't really a thing as much as you'd expect

vernal helm
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as in action economy wise

timid locust
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And the pace of leveling will differ considerably between games. I'm currently DMing a game that has been ongoing for almost 3 years now, playing weekly, and my players are currently level 13.

main fulcrum
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Yep. Whereas I just finished a campaign that went from level 1 to 18 in about 6 months

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And a chunk of that time was breaks for holidays TashaLOL

topaz flume
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Anyone that can answer my question about DnD Beyond? I am having problems with spells

timid locust
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If you've got questions about navigating the website, #ddb-support would be the best place to ask.

If you've got general questions about the spells in the game, we might be about to help here.

topaz flume
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okay thanks!

slate lantern
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hi looking to play dnd online nice new player friendly games i'm on est can do any day pretty much except wednesday

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slate lantern
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ty

timid locust
slate lantern
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ok tysm

ripe sorrel
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Hi
I gave the rules and stuff a go through apart from a general idea and stuff I still didn't understand most of it. I prefer hands on learning so is there a way I can play or just spectate a game so I can understand it.

harsh fjord
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You can find recorded games on YouTube and Twitch, or you can sign up for a learn-to-play session during the virtual weekends in the server’s Events.

slate lantern
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i confused about the tickets part tho

harsh fjord
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You’d probably have to ask the Baldman Games folks who are organizing those events.

slate lantern
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ok ty i did contact them

feral delta
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Can anybody give examples on the different alignments? Tried googling up them and readin some stuff but im still stuck on what my first character would be and maybe some examples would help?

timid locust
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I wouldn't worry about it. Alignments used to matter a few editions back, but they're basically phased or at this point. More importantly than your alignment, focus on the Personality, Bonds, Ideals, and Flaws section of your character sheet.

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You'll quickly find that if you ask 10 people to describe an alignment, you'll get 10 different answers. It's a pretty flawed organization system.

lofty roost
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Your alignment is descriptive, not pre-scriptive. Decide what the alignment is after making your character, if at all.

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What's much more important is to have a character that's functional and fun mechanically, narratively, and for your group.

feral delta
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Ah I see, i'm doing it through dndbeyond atm since i dont have any dnd friends to help me through lol. I'll pick a more or less then if its not of huge importance :) Thank you btw!!

feral delta
ripe sorrel
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# ripe sorrel Where can I sign up

Check the event links in the Events channel on this server - they'll take you to sites with more info and instructions on registering.

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Ugh sorry for the large embed.

agile stone
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How do I make a necromancer wizard in dnd beyond cause I cant get the "school of necromancy " to pop up

ornate kiln
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you need access to the 2014 player's handbook. either by paying yourself or by someone sharing the content with you

shut oracle
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hellooo! me and my friend really want to get into dnd but we're a bit lost and have no idea where to start, does anyone have some tips? like should we start looking for groups to play with first or build our character?

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lost silo
shut oracle
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okok thank you i'm gonna do that!!

lost silo
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Many DM ( the person in charge of the have) will want you to build your characters with them and their help but it never hurts to try making a few just to get an understanding

wintry wedge
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Would arcane trickster or thief be better for a rogue who's job it is to break into places

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Like they break in log any weak areas and report to their client

wide flame
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Does the character use some magic to do it? Or do they break into places using old fashioned skill and finesse?

wintry wedge
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But the mix is a newer thing

wide flame
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Arcane trickster is the way to do it mixed. You're a third caster that way.

Thief gets no magic without items. So if magic is important to your vision, pick AT

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Unless maybe you can get away with Magic Initiate or something.

wintry wedge
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They'd break into area's old fashion when they used to crime but now it's a job they look for both physical entrances and ways for magic users to enter

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I like my rogues idea of being a high int dex and cha rogue due to learning bits about magic and helping/distracting people

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Also I like the idea they'd blunt abour their past

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In the "look mate I was once one a thief but I can elp ya. I can look through ya business for any weaknesses and ways of entrances both physical and arcane."

wheat crystal
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Sounds like Arcane Trickster would be a good fit for your character then!

wide flame
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Yup. Sounds to me like you've answered your own question, Molp

wintry wedge
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Honestly I like the idea of a good guy rouge that isnt just atypical robin hood

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Also could give the dm some world building

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For future games

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I just need race now

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I was thinking changling human or halfling

wheat crystal
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All 3 are good. Species has very little if any impact on class so pick which one appeals to you the most

wintry wedge
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Changling because easy disguises as a way for that test
Humans because jack of all trades
Halfling because reroll 1's and small

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Changeling

fossil meteor
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Hai im new to dnd and i dont know anything but i wanna get into it

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final prawn
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My dad dragged me into dnd guys help

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I don’t know anything help

lost silo
final prawn
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Actually I do k ow a little I played BG3 and completed it 3 times

lost silo
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and if you get interested in playing, type #find-a-game and follow the super easy steps to finding games looking for players

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thats a good start daisy

final prawn
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I’m literally driving to his place rn 😭 his dm is sick and called me to “make a map and get your ass over here”

lost silo
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tell him to DM it then lol

final prawn
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I was like “why can’t another one of your friends dm it” and then he hit me with the “I’m gonna make you learn as we go” so yeah I’m just trynna get any tips and tricks rq so I don’t embarrass myself in front of his dnd friends (they’ve been playing the game for like 40 years) 😂

lost silo
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don't think there is enough time to give u too much help daisy. tell them no is my suggestion

final prawn
lost silo
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well then no big. they need to understand you have family and its important. just setup another time thats not close to dinner or other possible activities

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@final prawn you'll figure it out, they will understand you are new and hopefully guide u

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goto #find-a-game and follow the instructions on DMing a group

fading arrow
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hey i'm completely inexperienced but i played DND over discord with a few friends some months ago. i'm currently revamping my main character and i was trying to see if there's anyone looking for someone to add to their group?

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lost silo
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Briana it’s easy to find a group following the above steps or post what you’re looking for.

fading arrow
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alright tysm!!

wanton stag
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As a newbie what would be the best class to start with

humble yacht
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Sorry, just a few questions, I hope this is the right place. I have played with some character builders and made a couple through Roll20 or D&D beyond, but... are these playable? Does a created character have to be approved by a DM or in a campaign created by a DM? I just want to know if I am just spinning my wheels... Should I read any particular D&D book or Guide that will help me create a character for a particular campaign?? I really want to just play, what is the best way to just get into a beginner or short game just to get acclimated to the process??

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i will repost this in the channel listed above.

lost silo
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As u said go to the #find-a-game and follow those steps. Most DMs will either look at what u made so far and help u tweak it or have u start from scratch, just depends on every DM

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Narrator that HIGHLY depends on what you want to play. They all have their quirks

wanton stag
true girder
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hello all

true girder
blazing yew
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Yo.

true girder
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Hi

regal frigate
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Hello

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Does anybody want to do a campaign

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I have never played before tho

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prime path
regal frigate
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Ok

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Thanks

sonic marsh
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Yo!

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how can I start with dnd?

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vital sail
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These are some helpful links. If you have more specific questions feel free to ask

sonic marsh
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well I guess I know the basics

robust karma
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Is it possible to try to be a Dungeon master with no prior knowledge in DND aside from podcasts.... Me and my friends want to try out DND and just do a campaign with us. So I plan to take up the role. I am planning to do one of the Starter sets.

lost silo
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I started DMing with zero experience 35+ years ago and still love it to this day. Starting with a module and at least having heard some podcasts it a great start

robust karma
lost silo
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So any published books can be found on D&D beyond but you have to pay for many of them. I don’t personally use them so I can’t suggest any specifically, I’ve heard stormwreck is pretty good

robust karma
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Okay! Thanks!! If I have more in depth questions I'll be sure to ask. Idk if I should ask in the dm discussion since I might be too new at it to ask there hahaha

gaunt anvil
robust karma
gaunt anvil
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Physical is better in my opinion

robust karma
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Awww they dont ship to my country...

gaunt anvil
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oh thats a shame, sorry to hear that

olive oar
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finally got to play d&d recently, i had a lot of fun! im interested in maybe some day writing my own settings/adventures/etc and dming but im sure it'll be a few months or longer before then

dire sedge
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Yoo I’m new to d&d only did my first one shot yesterday

violet quarry
olive oar
violet quarry
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did you play a oneshot or are you doing a campaign?

olive oar
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i think it was a oneshot

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its a pirate adventure in the forgotten realms that was in a little booklet the owner of the game store wrote

dire sedge
snow void
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hiya everyone 😄 I'm entirely new to DnD and can't really find anyone locally. Does anyone have tips on finding them, or should I just try to find a group online?

lost silo
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Look for gaming shops near you. Google should help u with that. Online is also fun and a bit easier to find folks. Also MANY libraries are adding D&D groups to their things to do. If you use the Nextdoor app, thats how i found my local group

crude musk
sullen crane
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Hello 👋

lost silo
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Hello Maul

sullen crane
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How are you doing? I just joined

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I've been looking for a new group to play with since I haven't played in years

lost silo
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I’m well thanks! Check out #find-a-game and follow those steps. U can find groups and or post what you’re looking for. I’m about to post for my groups lol

sullen crane
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Nice! What kind of stuff are you running?

lost silo
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I run D&D 5e campaigns

raven schooner
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5e (2014) or 5e (2024) ?

lost silo
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mix of both. Most players like the 24 ruleset better but they work together so I don't mind em mixed. I

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I keep some rules from 14 that I think they broke in 24

eternal holly
eternal holly
snow void
spring briar
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Is it possible to play online ?

lost silo
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Very much so Alaxy

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I run 4 campaigns online

wide stag
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Hi am still new to dnd never played before

lost silo
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welcome canis. check out the pinned messages for great links. if you get ready to find a group or want to post what type of group you want, head to #find-a-game and follow the EASY to follow steps

wide stag
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Ohh ok

lost silo
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plus a bot is likely to put the links in here in a minute lol

wide stag
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Oh ok lol

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Just how do I make a post for dm request

lost silo
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click the lfg tag i just posted and follow the steps. pretty easy to do 🙂

wide stag
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Ya figured it out

lost silo
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sweet!!!

quasi brook
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Hello Masters of DND! I have come with a question most ingenious!

lost silo
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askith ye question of most ingeniousness

quasi brook
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I have crafted a Human Wizard to partake with an adventure myself. However, I have come to the conclusion that I don't have the necessary knowledge to proceed.

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So here's my inquiry. Can a Human Mage learn Deep Speech as their Bonus Language?

lost silo
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If you have read the section on Wizards and built them based on that along with having the willingness to have fun and be imaginative, you have everything you need lol

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In my world, yes but that is 100% up to your DM as it would not be common. Maybe have a reason why a human would know it

quasi brook
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Oh. Is that section inside this server? I have not seen any--... please give me a moment.

quasi brook
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Tis Human Wizard is a library assistant, you see.

lost silo
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run it by yer DM and see what they say. If the city he is would have underdark races visit it and maybe he found a book - undercommon for dummies - in the library lol.

quasi brook
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For some humoruous reason, he encoutered a worn book and thought it was just a normal one. Turns out, it was a book about Deep Speech-- something along those lines.

lost silo
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I'd buy it as a wizard learning from a book, but thats me lol

quasi brook
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Ohh~ So it is possible! I thank thee! But do you mind answering a few of my other inquiries?

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This still is about the creative liberties of character creation.

void quarry
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Hi everyone, new DM here.

lost silo
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why don't u dm me so we dont clutter this channel

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hey pagemaster

quasi brook
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Well.. to be completely honest. I just happened to learn that Deep Speech is arguably the rarest language there is, and I became unhealthily curious about it.

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Hello, Pagemaster!

quasi brook
short marsh
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Its its an option you can pick from you can know deepspeach if its NOt then the answer will normaly by No

eternal holly
wide stag
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Oh ok

signal fog
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Hello everyone

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I’m available for questions

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Also new players I’m available for training you guys

wide stag
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Ohhh coool

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An new player

normal trellis
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Anybody who needs another player?

hasty urchin
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Hello!

true girder
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hi

normal trellis
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Hi still there

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Hello

true girder
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question, can I beg for a vampire to make me one.

normal trellis
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Technically yeah

hasty urchin
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I mean yeah

true girder
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hmmmmmmm

hasty urchin
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The vampire gets blood and you turn into a sick vampire

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Win win

true girder
normal trellis
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Anybody

hasty urchin
true girder
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I mean

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sick vampire

hasty urchin
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Ohhh no as in like cool vampire

true girder
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spasibo

normal trellis
lost silo
hasty urchin
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But I guess sick as in ill too cuz it's literally eating your blood

normal trellis
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K thanks

signal fog
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@normal trellis I just PM you

true girder
hasty urchin
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Well yeah just once you'll be ill and cool then after that you'll just be cool

true girder
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is there a said PHB RAW for that btw?

hasty urchin
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Nope

signal fog
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If you want to be bitten you can

normal trellis
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Fdm did you mean dm

true girder
hasty urchin
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At least I don't know of

normal trellis
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Cus you are not there

hasty urchin
true girder
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ok, but debuffs are likely obvious I guess

hasty urchin
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Like garlic silver and sticks

true girder
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Sun

hasty urchin
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Imagine you are the strongest vampire ever and you just get beaten to death by a stick

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That too

true girder
hasty urchin
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Noooooo!

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My weakness!

true girder
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real. I guess the buffs would be?

hasty urchin
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Umm... what are vampire buffs?

true girder
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yeah...

hasty urchin
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Dark vision? Turn into a bat

true girder
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ehhh

hasty urchin
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Yeah...

karmic raven
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I just wanted to say Hi! I'm new here lol

Anxious in a group of new people

hollow glen
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hi

lost silo
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Evening y’all

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Just a friendly group of folks I find

karmic raven
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Good evening

signal fog
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Hello

lost silo
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How are u prince

signal fog
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We are getting foreign players on here

karmic raven
normal trellis
lost silo
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Cool. How are you doing?

karmic raven
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Im okay. You?

lost silo
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I’m well!!!

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Anxiously waiting for my game to start in a lil over an hour lol

signal fog
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@normal trellis look through that and see if you can find someone

normal trellis
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Look though what

karmic raven
normal trellis
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Through

signal fog
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Looking for community

normal trellis
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I did

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I searched on discord and found nothing

lost silo
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Yup. I’m only anxious because I’m going to have guests listening in that are from my first ever pro game. This group is my longest running group so not worried bout them lol

true girder
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interesting

karmic raven
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Thats also fair. Stage freight, mayhaps? Sometimes people listen in when I run. Causes me to stumble over my words.

Do you have any specific plans in running?

signal fog
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I like listening in on sessions

lost silo
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I’ve had listeners but these are the first that will be paying for my service as a preview to what they will be getting. My biggest fear is they just killed the bbeg last time so it’s gonna be a slow go to get treasure and makes their next moves

signal fog
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Sometimes that happens

lost silo
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I’ve been DMing for 35+ years so not worried about the game just want to mak

true girder
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sorry what's a bbeg...

lost silo
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Sure it’s fun for the newbies lol

karmic raven
lost silo
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Big bad evil guy

true girder
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thank you

lost silo
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The first big boss for the campaign with two more to go

karmic raven
lost silo
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Awww thanks. I guess they are since i Have many players that have been with me for years. Lol

karmic raven
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It would make sense. 35+ is heavily experiences both as a DM and in the D&D world as a whole.

It involved immense storytelling and a talent for portraying it correctly and efficiently. You would have had a lot of time to develop that talent. So it would make a lot of sense!

lost silo
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If anyone wishes to listen in, dm me

signal fog
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I also have 35 years of experience as well

lost silo
signal fog
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Yes we are

karmic raven
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😭

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I only have a few years experience lol

Maybe 1-2 years

signal fog
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As many games as me and @lost silo have played in and DMed we really enjoy the game

karmic raven
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That's also fair

delicate gorge
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i somehow got very interested in dnd just today while messing with chat gpt with a friend how uncommon is that as an entry point

karmic raven
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I admit to getting a lot of ideas from BG3

That's what I'm playing rn actually lol

signal fog
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BG3 is over powered