#dnd-newcomers

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humble hornet
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is text based dnd a thing? like can I play with any of y'all through just texts. i'm not confident with voice chats yet lol

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stupid question my bad

echo kelp
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Yes - play by post (PBP) is a way to play D&D.

hearty escarp
humble hornet
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are beginners welcome? I have never played a dnd game in my entire life

echo kelp
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Many groups are fine taking on a new to D&D player - but it really helps if that player has done their homework and reads up on the rules so the group doesn't have to devote all their time to teaching the new player.

humble hornet
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okay that's reasonable. I just thought I might want to join one soon while at work.

wild onyx
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You certainly don't need to know it all, but knowing the bits that relate to your character and their features will help.

hearty escarp
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And one of the positives of pbp is that you can look up things without taking up session time.

lyric fjord
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Joined my first campaign im starting playing soon

tight grove
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what are my hit dice and how do i calculate hp?

crude musk
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Hit point dice are what determine your hit points and how much healing you get during a short rest
They're determined by your class. For example, for a wizard it's a d6
You have one hit point dice of your classes type per level in that class. So a level 5 wizard has 5d6 hit point dice
Your starting HP is the maximum roll of your hit point dice, plus your constitution modifier. For example a wizard with a +3 Con would have 6+3 = 9 hit points at level 1
Each time you level up, you can either

  • roll your hit point dice, add your constitution modifier to the roll, and add that to your hit points, or
  • take the average of your hit points dice, round up, add your con modifier, and at that to your hit points
    E.g a level 2 wizard starting at 9 hit points could either roll a 5, add 3, for a total of 17, or take the average of 4 (3.5 rounded up), add 3 for a total of 16
trail ridge
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Is it a good idea to host my first dnd session with "monster only" game? (The player is only allowed to use creature from monster list)

crude musk
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Also note that if your constitution modifier changes, it retroactively changes your hit points
Say our wizard above increases their con mod from 3 to 4 at level 4
They were taking the average, so
level 1 = 6 + 3
level 2 = 4 + 3
level 3 = 4 + 3
level 4 = 4 + 3
total = 30 hit points
With a +4 con that's now
level 1 = 6 + 4
level 2 = 4 + 4
level 3 = 4 + 4
level 4 = 4 + 4
total = 34 hit points

crude musk
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monster stat blocks are not designed to be used by players as they're primary characters and that's not how the game is balanced

normal plank
crude musk
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The exceptions are sidekicks (which have special rules) and survivors (designed for non-typical horror play) both of which are featured in specific books outside the core rules

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If you are starting brand new fresh and want to avoid making characters, use pre-made characters

trail ridge
trail ridge
crude musk
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It will not be simple, D&D has what's called asymetric design; monsters and PCs are designed differently so that the balance against each other, but not against themselves

crude musk
trail ridge
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So even if all my player use CR 1 monsters, its still isnt as balanced as how it sounds

trail ridge
crude musk
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This still begs the question why? if you're new to the game why not play the game as intended first before venturing into other modes of play?

wild onyx
rotund locust
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heyo

lost silo
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Morning Wired

rotund locust
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i have been looking for an active server for games

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i am in one rn but they have max level 10

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could you help me out?

crude musk
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follow the instructions in #find-a-game
That's where the game finding info is

wispy halo
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hi guys

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analog palm
crude musk
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Please do not ping me

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wispy halo
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?

lost silo
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Hey words

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follow the easy steps in #find-a-game and you’ll have full access to look for games and to post what you are looking for.

dark sierra
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Hello I have a question is warlock good for beginners?

crude musk
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It's not what many would call a "beginner friendly" class, but that doesn't mean you can't play a warlock as a newcomer

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If it interests you, go for it

dark sierra
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Thanks homie

dark sierra
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Well the reason why I asked is I am in a D&D campaign with a path of the world tree barbarian warrior of the shadow monk life domain cleric Evoker
Wizard Oath of Devotion
Paladin battle smith artificer

smoky adder
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Some classes just take a little more study than others.

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But none if it’s unknowable.

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?tag new complexity

exotic remnantBOT
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Class Complexity

Below is a quick overview of which classes take the most effort to learn. Low complexity classes make for an easier starting point, while higher complexity classes offer more versatility. Any of these classes can be played by beginners, so pick whatever excites you!

analog grove
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rogue being low complexity makes sense

dark sierra
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Thanks

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I’ve been said what class would you recommend

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Especially for the party

normal plank
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What should I do if one of the party members becomes a vampire

smoky adder
smoky adder
normal plank
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Well I'm the DM and one of the plot points involves it so I don't want to give it to my players necessarily but I'm assuming he wouldn't have to leave the party

dark sierra
analog palm
smoky adder
wise pagoda
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What does DC mean?

smoky adder
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Difficulty Class

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When you make an ability check or a saving throw, you succeed if your total equals or exceeds the DC.

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If it's less than the DC, you fail.

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As a general rule of thumb, DC 10 is an easy task, 15 is medium, and 20 is hard.

wise pagoda
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Ok, thanks!

normal plank
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How do you decide the DC

lofty roost
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A feature tells you what the DC is, or where you can find the DC. If you're the DM and improvising how difficult a challenge would be which isn't described in the rules, then you decide what the DC is

simple pulsar
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hello! im a beginner DM and i wanted to know if anyone have some advice to give or something i must know...

lapis halo
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Hi I want to create my first charakter. Do you know any page that has great decription of classes etc?

short marsh
soft oak
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hey yall

shadow stream
shadow stream
shadow stream
harsh fjord
normal plank
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So do all forms of damage actually take away from health or not

fresh fable
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Yes unless the monster/pc had resistance or immunity to that damage type

normal plank
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Ok thank you also for vicious mockery how many times can you cast it

harsh fjord
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It's a cantrip, so you can cast it as many times as you want. In battle, though, it takes an action, so you'll likely only be able to cast it once per turn.

normal plank
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Ok and as the player do you actually have to make an insult to use it

harsh fjord
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Nope.

normal plank
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Ok thank you

cobalt iris
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Hi I haven't played d&d before and want to start playing it, I already created my character online. What do I do next? I heard there are websites to play d&d, could anyone show me the ropes?

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harsh fjord
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We have lots of people joining the server every day, so one-on-one teaching really isn't feasible. But the links above should help, especially #learn-to-play. If you have more specific questions, do feel free to ask!

cobalt iris
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Oh alright thank you

harsh fjord
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It can be hard just because there are so many people who want to play, so the search can take a while. So long as you're transparent that you're new, I doubt any group that would bring you to the table would have a problem with it.

That said, not every group is open to newbies, but I suspect many are!

tribal wadi
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#looking-for-dm , I think this is what I do, I am new and asking for help, what do I do in the discussion

harsh fjord
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The command begins with a /. So if you type /looking-for-dm, you'll be prompted with a form to fill out, which will then post in the appropriate channel.

short marsh
tribal wadi
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Did the form work

harsh fjord
twin bronze
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Hello everyone I'm very new to dnd and I had a idea for a character but idk how to build one is there a step by step guild to help me? I want to be a support/healing character, thank you in advance for the help 😊

harsh fjord
twin bronze
clever knoll
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hey! i'm from brazil (UTC-3) and looking for a chill group to play some TTRPGs in english (any system’s cool). i’m free most afternoons & nights. Down for campaigns or one-shots.

just dm me if u got a spot 🙂

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lapis halo
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Hi I'm planning on creating game for my cousins but I don't know where to start and I don't have any idea for the lore. Any suggestions what should I do?

arctic acorn
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Are you against the idea of running pre-written adventures? I have heard that those are better for newbie DMs.

smoky adder
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Start small. Focus on what matters for what they're about to play.

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Where do they start? What's the problem? What are a few places nearby that they might need to visit?

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You can always build on the lore as the game progresses. You don't need the entire world and its history mapped out in detail from the start.

noble epoch
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Hello, I'm new to the game of DnD but know of it. I'm a writer and very passionate about the stories I write and the history of the world I'm building and I'm looking for someone passionate about lore and mechanics who can help me refine my ideas into something more tangible. If you're a passionate nerd and want to talk about history and lore and help a girl realize her imagination then feel free to contact me.

My PMs are open if you want to message me.

smoky adder
noble epoch
smoky adder
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You could try. If anyone's gonna take up the offer, they're the most likely ones.

lost pendant
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Hey, I'm really new to dnd, I've got the dnd beyond app, seen some vids on how to play and got the players handbook and dm book although I've not done any real sessions before. What's a good time to know when I'm ready to try one?

arctic acorn
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I don't think there's a right answer. This is a complex game so it's easy for someone not to understand everything immediately.

lost pendant
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Ah fair, I know the base mechanics but I guess I don't know until I try

arctic acorn
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I know I didn't get the rules even after I've gone through a few sessions. Then again maybe I would have less of a hard time if I'd been given the tools that this server offers.

short marsh
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lost temple
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If you're a new player playing with other new players, getting going, guessing at rules as they come up, and then checking after a session is the way forward.

Characters are somewhat limited in what they can do at level 1 & 2, so an A4 page of "how to attack, how to skill check" really covers 85% of what you need to know.

short marsh
sick vale
short marsh
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You dknt need to know all the lore if you dknt want to. Your not expected to know everything

past quiver
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Hello

sick vale
past quiver
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How we doing?

lost pendant
lost pendant
normal plank
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Do a lot of new players lose common sense when playing for the first time because my players tried breaking in rather than just trying the door

echo kelp
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I don't think anyone can really answer that as every table and group is different.

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But many folks find it fun to have their characters try and do things they can't/won't do in real life.

normal plank
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Ok thanks

short marsh
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Session zero: is when a dm helps build characters. Get to know the players, lay down the rules and expectations. Go over themes and content warnings if applicable

weary vector
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Hey i need help so I'm trying to make a tabaxi maine coon rogue but I'm unsure on how tabaxi works and this will be my second time playing the game so i would like some info

lost silo
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what do u need to know?

weary vector
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well maine coons are taller than normal tabaxis and i don't know tabaxi height and i barely know what i should go into with the stats for the rogue since last i played warlock

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lost silo
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You will need to work with your DM. Tabaxi can be a decent range of heights, but many DMs will likely let you "skin" it as a tall maine coon. As for rogue, dex is primary, then probably charisma and wisdom. Con helps ALL classes.

weary vector
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i have an account yet but i'm not in a good spot to spend it for the stuff i want but yeah might as well talk to my DM but they're busy at the moment so thought i might go to others for help but thank you this'll help

gleaming vessel
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im new to dnd and really there are a lot of barriers to entry, but i feel like giving it a try, so where do i start?

lost silo
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evenin sasha

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I dont think there are too many barriers, the internet has made it so much easier to play. There are some great links in the pins on this channel. Then when you’re ready, follow the easy steps in #find-a-game and you’ll have full access to look for games and to post what you are looking for.

smoky adder
gleaming vessel
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the barriers im mainly talking about are finding a party, one thats at least willing to teach someone from scratch (maybe a oneshot?) which is kind of hard to find people nearer to my age group (like 16-20) and agreeing on times and performance anxiety, i live with others so voice acting a character feels akward and i feel kind of intimidated by the scale of the game

lavish hamlet
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Curse of Strahd is the one with vampires right

normal plank
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Yes

lavish hamlet
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Just making sure before making my character

normal plank
lost silo
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the looking for groups on here are pretty good and you can post what you want and a DM may "come to you", as for voice acting, that is (usually) NOT necessary. Most of my players across 5 groups don't use voices

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most will work with new players, so that shouldnt be too much of a problem. I see many folks posting for teen aged groups.

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and the scale is only as large as you need it to be to play your character and the DM presents to you at that moment.

lavish hamlet
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Considering HB Warlock maybe

normal plank
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So correct me if I'm wrong but wasn't there a species in the old version called apefolk

lost silo
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I am not familiar with apefolk and I have been playing since 2nd ed. but that doesnt mean there wasn't a homebrew or something from a very specific setting

normal plank
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It may have been some skyrim lore I remember but sounded like dnd

gleaming vessel
smoky adder
lost silo
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both. Cover all sides. Post in looking for a DM so they see what you want, but scroll through the looking for game channels too so u can see if you see one that sounds good to ya

normal plank
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So I looked up apefolk dnd and they do exist apparently

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In homebrew but have gained some traction

smoky adder
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Yeah, you can find basically anything in homebrew.

lost silo
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I was going to say, I am sure many have homebrewed them, but make sure your DM is cool with that

normal plank
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I'm actually the DM and was thinking of a gorilla grodd type bbeg

lost silo
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ahhhh got ya!!!

normal plank
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Which led me to looking at other DC villains and scarecrow and joker would be pretty fun in a fantasy setting but I'm not sure how I would class them

gleaming vessel
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i think creating incantations for spells that require a verbal component and roleplaying it would be cool -w-

smoky adder
normal plank
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What about Joker I feel like he'd be a bard

smoky adder
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Monsters / NPCs don’t typically use player classes.

smoky adder
# gleaming vessel i think creating incantations for spells that require a verbal component and rol...

The PHB has a suggested method for doing that:

If you’d like to say a spell’s Verbal component, you may make up the words. However you make them, the goal is to create something that’s easy to say and that doesn’t mean anything in the real world. Consider this method: take the name of the spell, keep only one instance of each of its letters, and rearrange the remaining letters into words. For example, remove the second l from Fireball and rearrange the remaining letters to create Ber Fila or Fel Bira.

split moss
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does anyone still play 3.5 edition

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or has 5e just taken over

spark tangle
lost silo
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i feel they could've named that channel better

spark tangle
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but from what i gather 5e's just taken over

spark tangle
split moss
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lol

lost silo
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I do see posts for DMs looking to run 3.5 but VERY RARELY

split moss
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whats the free "loot" looking like nowadays? is the whole rulebook outthere in pdf form somewhere for 5e

normal plank
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So what famous villains do you guys think would be awesome in a fantasy setting

echo kelp
split moss
split moss
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Or Dr octopus using cthulhu's powers and channeling some remnant of his energy

spark tinsel
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new to server and probably missed it, but why can’t i post anything in the looking for dm chat? also hi

lost silo
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#find-a-game follow the instructions here my friend. super easy to access once u do 🙂

echo kelp
normal plank
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So when am I allowed to interrogate a enemy do they have to be a certain health or can I make a move to do it at any time

gleaming vessel
dapper grove
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Me bored need group

manic otter
# gleaming vessel id like to add to that as a cleric i envision incantations as a prayer, and taki...

certain spells are done as "rituals" these dont use spell slots if used outside of combat and can very well be done as prayer etc etc. i also play a cleric in a campaign im a player in, the spell slots will be used for the same spell if your wanting to cast it faster without all the pomp during combat etc. technically you could do a ritual casting during combat but that would annoy people in ya party as 1 minute is 10 rounds of combat and by then combat will most likely be over.

echo kelp
dapper grove
short marsh
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Npcs only not pc

normal plank
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Ok

mild rune
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I know nothing about D&D

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what should i know as a new person to d&d

lost silo
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There are some great links in the pins on this channel. Then when you’re ready, follow the easy steps in #find-a-game and you’ll have full access to look for games and to post what you are looking for.

normal plank
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Does anyone know if vampires can affect all creatures like lycanthropy

wheat crystal
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Which is also the same for lycanthropy- only creatures of the humanoid type

normal plank
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So how do you get wererats and things like that

echo kelp
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The simplest answer is because the D&D game designers made it so... 🙂

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There really isn't anything much deeper than that although you can think of it as like there are different strains of lycanthropy curse

arctic acorn
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That kinda depends on the DM and the enemy you're fighting. A DM might feel like certain enemies cannot be negotiated with. This isn't Undertale though. You can't achieve peace or interrogate the enemy after fighting them for a few turns.

topaz garnet
trail bridge
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Does anyone have a game running I could be an npc in to sit in and watch how some of the game plays out?

frosty isle
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Hi! I’m someone who heard about dnd and I was interested in playing it, I was given some papers to create a character however I don’t understand most of it and I’m wondering if anyone here can explain how to create my character

trail bridge
smoky adder
smoky adder
frosty isle
frosty isle
# smoky adder What have you got so far? Where exactly are you stuck?

I’ve gotten my class, level, race, and alignment. However I’m confused about the stats how do they work? I chose the base numbers however there’s some things to check off next to them like saving throws and deception are some there and I’m unsure of what to do on that part?

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I’m I supposed to put a x next to those? And how will it affect the character?

frosty isle
smoky adder
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You’ll need your ability scores first.

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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.

smoky adder
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Once you’ve got the actual scores, you’ll especially need your ability modifiers: that last link there.

frosty isle
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Ok, thank you so much for the help!

smoky adder
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Then for both saving throws and skills, each one will be tied to one of your abilities.

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Your Strength saving throw and Strength (Athletics) checks would both use your Strength modifier.

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If you have a +3 Strength, then you’d put that same +3 for Strength saves and Athletics checks.

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For any saving throws or skills that you’re proficient in (the ones where you mark that “x”), you’ll add your proficiency bonus as well.

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?tag new proficiency

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Proficiency

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

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

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

smoky adder
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So assuming you’re a level 1 character, if you’re proficient in Strength saves, then you’d also add your +2 proficiency bonus.

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So that +3 Strength modifier and +2 proficiency bonus would give you a total +5 for Strength saving throws.

dawn mauve
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I'm new to DND, trying to learn how to play before I start playing with my IRL friends
I know literally nothing about it gameplay-wise but I've been looking at lore, that's pretty much it

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echo kelp
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^ Check out the links in that embed post - that has a lot of useful info/resources to help you get started

dawn mauve
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thanks man

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how can i find people in person, is there some kind of like dnd app to find people in my area

echo kelp
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You can check your local library, game store, book stores, or even community centers and see if someone is running games in your local area.

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There isn't really a central "find any D&D game in your local area" kind of thing

dawn mauve
echo kelp
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Yeah

dawn mauve
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Dont i have to buy dnd boards and extra pieces too?

echo kelp
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Nope. All you need to start playing is:

  • The free D&D rules (see embed post - has a link to the online free rules)
  • Dice (d20, d12, d10 and d100, d8, d6, and a d4 - or can use online dice rolling tool or a dice app)
  • Character sheets (again see info in embed post) for the player characters
  • A group of folks wanting to play (1 Dungeon Master and 3-6 players typically)
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Everything else is extra and not required to play

normal plank
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I'd recommend the starter set or essential items pack

normal plank
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Do vampires take damage from holy symbols

crude musk
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You can tell by looking at their stat blocks

candid atlas
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Hi everyone I’m very new to dnd but ever since playing bg3 and watching some of critical role ive been wanting to try playing in person. I was just wondering what the best ways to do that are and what I should expect/need to get ready

harsh fjord
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Everyone's different, so it's impossible to say which way is best. That said, here are some options:

  • You could watch some games played on YouTube or Twitch just to see what it's like in action. (Podcasts also work for this purpose.) Don't expect your home game to look like a professional production, though!
  • Or play the demo.
  • Or read #learn-to-play.
  • Or you could read through the Free Rules.
  • Or you could watch the Handbooker Helper videos (or WASD20's Rules School) on YouTube. Caveat: the videos are for the 2014 rules. The fundamentals are pretty much the same between 2014 and 2024 rulesets, though.
  • Or you could sign up for a learn-to-play session through the virtual weekends linked in the server's Events channel.
  • Or you can do any/all of these in increments. Read one rules chapter. Watch one explainer video.
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As for what you need: dice (which can be digital and free), a character sheet (free, digital or physical), the rules (free), friends, and a means of communicating.

candid atlas
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Thank you for the help! Do you think it is a much lesser experience playing online vs in person bc I would prefer to play in person but don’t know anyone who would want to bc they just wouldn’t be into it or wouldn’t want to bc of the perception of playing dnd. And if it is easier to play online how would you go about that? Once again thanks for the help

harsh fjord
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I don't think it's lesser; it's just different. We have channels for connecting groups on the server, starting with #find-a-game. The postings tend to be for online games.

This article gives a good overview of online play.

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?tag new online

exotic remnantBOT
candid atlas
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Thank you again I will definitely give that a try! One last question if I already have a character I’d like to create and play as in mind how free am I to be able to go in the direction I’d want to

fresh fable
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You build your character using the races and classes in The rules

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How well that fits your concept is another thing

smoky adder
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What did you have in mind?

candid atlas
# smoky adder What did you have in mind?

So it’s similar to what I used in my bg3 playthrough and it’s probably a little on the broken side but I really liked playing as it. It’s a bard paladin multiclass but heavy on the thieving and stealth portions because of the background I made for him. Idk if that’s like too much for a first play through but it was fun to play in bg3 and I feel like if I could act it out more it’d be better lol

smoky adder
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Should be doable

candid atlas
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Nice glad to hear that just didn’t want to seem like I was making a broken as possible character for a first run. Thanks for the help and do you have any like tips or advice for a newer player 😁

smoky adder
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  • You don’t need to have all the answers, but you should know where to find them. Make sure you’re familiar with the Basic Rules and their layout, especially the Playing the Game, Spells, and Rules Glossary sections.
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  • Make sure you understand your characters own abilities and the basics of combat.
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  • If you’re not sure what to do next, focus on intent. “I see Bob’s surrounded. How can I help?” Once your group knows what your goal is, they can help you get there.
candid atlas
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Thank you so much you’ve been great!

junior igloo
swift plank
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Hi everyone! I am a noob here. I would love to play a game and learn anyone down to help with this? Thank you all.

smoky adder
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Welcome! There's some handy links here to get you started, but if you've got any specific questions, fire away!

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normal plank
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So how do you figure price discounts if the player made a charisma check on a shop keeper

wheat crystal
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That’s up to you as the DM to determine:

  • If the player’s intended action is possible
  • If the player’s intended action requires a check, and if so using what skill
  • What the result of that check is
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It’s important to keep in mind that charisma is not mind control; some shop keepers may not be haggled with, some may refuse sale, etc. A discount will only happen if you as the DM determine it to occur

normal plank
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So if I as the dm allowed it can happen and then what would be a good way because I don't want to give them to much of a discount

ornate kiln
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I have a DM that does it like this:

both sides makes an opposed Charisma (Persuasion) Check. if the seller gets a higher number, the price goes up in percent equal to the difference, if the buyer gets a higher roll, the price goes down equal to the difference

wheat crystal
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Omegon’s method is one way. You could have a Charisma (Persuasion or Intimidation depending on what the player states they want to do) check vs. a set DC. Etc

frozen vector
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hi I'm a new DM from Malaysia and I've encountered one problem. I feel like my sessions are boring. How do I spice things up and how do I make the game feel more interactive

harsh fjord
frozen vector
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thank you

winter ibex
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hello, i sifted through some of the ''looking for players'' news, but will post these while i keep looking: If anyone is running a beginner friendly (first time) one-shot campaign, please ping me, i'd love to join

harsh fjord
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Mods ask you keep looking for group/game requests to the proper channels.

winter ibex
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is this not the newcommer channel? Where should I post this?

harsh fjord
winter ibex
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unless i click your link I can't access / see that channel.

harsh fjord
smoky adder
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Or once you're in the channel, you should see an option at the top to add it to your channel list.

winter ibex
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Ok added it, not sure how to post in it, but will figure it out, thanks

harsh fjord
winter ibex
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You're great, thank you!

loud island
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Hello i am fully new to DND but i have played a tad bit of bg3 (about 6h) and just wanted to know where and how to start playing actual dnd

exotic remnantBOT
harsh fjord
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Those links are a good place to begin!

loud island
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Thank you

lost silo
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Then when you’re ready, follow the easy steps in #find-a-game and you’ll have full access to look for games and to post what you are looking for.

valid ginkgo
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yo, pretty serious question about dnd for any dm that wants to answer, has any of your players asked to do a cinematic finisher cause the enemy had low enough health that any attack they did would kill it, if they have, did you let them? and if not, why not?

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i'm mainly asking because i have a lot of creative ideas and wanna know if it would be possible

cunning sierra
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does anyone have any tips???
first time making a character, someone said these stats were kinda concerning, so idk what to do cause it's my first time making a character!!
#dnd-arts-and-crafts message

wheat crystal
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Have you looked at the free rules yet?

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Quite frankly almost your entire sheet seems to follow some sort of custom creation rather than the layout provided by the Free Rules

cunning sierra
stiff lantern
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Hi,i’m new

wheat crystal
# cunning sierra does anyone have any tips??? first time making a character, someone said these s...

Just as a reminder to check everything:

  • Your stats seems to be rolled. I suggest using standard array or Point Buy. You are also missing your ability modifiers.
  • Your saving throw modifiers are missing for con & wisdom, and are inaccurate for the rest of the stats
  • Your skill proficiencies lack modifiers, and the amount doesn’t seem to match your background + species + class
  • You are missing your choice of species
  • Dancer is not an official background
  • Your AC is incorrect. Though it’ll likely change once you put in correct stats, if you’re not wearing armor your AC is 10 + Dex mod (so 8 given your current stats)
  • Your HP is incorrect. It should be a max roll of a Bard’s hit die + Con mod at level 1. You should have no Temp HP unless you have a listed source for them
  • You are missing current HP & hit die information
  • You are missing initiative, speed, and vision information
  • “Haunting” and “Persuasion” are not attacks
  • The features and traits section is missing the 1st level Bard features & species features
  • The other proficiencies section is missing proficiencies and languages gained from your class, background, and species
  • Your equipment section is missing the starting equipment given by your class and background. Dagger is missing key information and does not do “10 damage”. “Drink” is not an official item nor is “+5 energy” a game term.
  • You are missing the spells section of your sheet
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Overall I’d read the Free Rules and make sure you’re sticking to them

wheat crystal
shut fulcrum
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Hi I am new, I played a one shot a few years back and about to play another with some friends soon, i created one on dnd beyond just don't understand the plus on strength, charisma and such stats. Example i have 15 on strength with +2, when and how that works

wheat crystal
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Strength is a little special in that the raw score (15) will determine things like your long/high jump, carrying capacity, and lift/pull/push capacity.

The modifier (+2) will factor into the bonus that gets added to any d20 Test that requires Strength. Most commonly this will be for weapon attacks using Strength-based weapons (e.g. the longsword), but it can also come up if you have to make a Strength Saving Throw or Strength (Athletics) skill check

raw steeple
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Hey i was wandering where can u learn about dnd relms like the abyss or the nine hells ext is it in one of the books?

wheat crystal
raw steeple
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Cool thx

broken kindle
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Hey! Question, for my new character Raglaine, he has the antimatter cannon,
(a weapon found on DnD Beyond), is there a strength specific for using it cos his strength is 8.

main fulcrum
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Be aware that it's unlikely a DM would let you just have an antimatter cannon

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But unless the weapon is Heavy or specifically lists a strength requirement, there isn't one in 2024 rules

pseudo zenith
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On dnd beyond, would it be better to or just buy hex-blade, or homebrew the entire sub-class to save myself the money?

wheat crystal
wheat crystal
short marsh
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I’m proud party I got from here just finished part 1 of my game. Question though where can I post videos?

echo kelp
pseudo zenith
lyric fjord
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Hello! If anyone can help me make a character or tell me the basics, feel free to dm me!

exotic remnantBOT
smoky adder
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If you’ve got questions about those steps, folks in here are happy to answer.

cyan kelp
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Hey so I'm a new dnd player and I'm about to run my first one shot, and I just wanted to make sure that my one shot idea was good so hear it is, my players will be detectives and hired help there next client will ask them to hunt down and retrieve the ring however this ring is currently being held by a mafia so now the players need to take down the head of the mafia to get the ring

smoky adder
smoky adder
cyan kelp
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Not really I just thought of the idea

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I wanted to make sure it was interesting before working out those details

lyric fjord
harsh cloud
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the game i was in kinda exploded and I dunno what to with the character that didn't get thier ending

harsh fjord
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File them away for another game and roll up a new one?

harsh cloud
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I kinda want my charcter to get thier full story done

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this is the first game since 2020 and it failed

harsh fjord
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You can bring them to a new game, but you'd be starting from the beginning. Their story would look different the second time around, obviously.

ocean ridge
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Hello chat, I'm completely new to D&D. My friends and I have wanted to give it a try and have already made a somewhat decent Campaign. They all voted for me as the Dungeon master and Ion know nothing about being the dm, any tips for newcomers?

harsh fjord
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?dmtips

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

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

Embrace the shared story.

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

It’s not a competition.

The DM isn’t competing against the player characters. Your job is to referee the rules, run monsters, and keep the story moving.

Be fair and flexible.

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

Modify the adventure to suit your tastes.

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

Don’t worry about mistakes.

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

harsh fjord
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?newdm

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What is a Dungeon Master?
  • In Dungeons & Dragons, one person serves as the Dungeon Master, the game’s lead storyteller and referee. The DM runs the adventure for the players, who navigate its hazards and decide which paths to explore.
How does it work?
Where do I start?
ocean ridge
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Thank you sir.

harsh fjord
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If you want more in-depth conversation, you'll wanna visit #dm-discussion!

ocean ridge
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Will do.

harsh cloud
bold flicker
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if im new i can play Fallen Aasimar? right i didnt see it in DnD beyond website when trying make charater

edgy onyx
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You need the sourcebook for it, as its not one of the free races

bold flicker
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if i can find group wont the DM have all that?

smoky adder
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Technically Fallen Aasimar only exists in Volo’s Guide to Monsters, which is no longer for sale.

bold flicker
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i used chatGDP to make my charater sheet and skills etc based on what i wanted to do

modest flicker
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Hello good people

smoky adder
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But Monsters of the Multiverse and the 2024 Player’s Handbook also have versions of Aasimar that provide similar benefits in a slightly different way.

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But in any case, you’d need to own the book that contains the one you want to use, or have your character assigned to a campaign where that book is shared with you.

modest flicker
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I was wondering like if i could find a campaign to join, i never played D&D like flat out before just like Homebrew, and i really want to find a game to join AabviabivbA

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Im not sure where to find a campaign tho

smoky adder
bold flicker
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Lay on Hands:
Divine Smite:
Aura of Protection:
Aura of Courage:
Aura of Conquest:
Extra Attack
Divine Health

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Necrotic Shroud

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o Wrathful Smite
o Armor of Agathys
o Hold Person
o Spiritual Weapon
o Bestow Curse
o Fear

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does normal aasimar use shroud?

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i see so i need to own the book okay

smoky adder
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The other versions of Aasimar both have a trait called Celestial Revelation.

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Necrotic Shroud (formerly from Fallen Aasimar) is one of the choices for that.

bold flicker
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okay cool bc im using fear based engine, guess it will work then

tawny stump
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Idk if this is the right place to ask this but is there any campaign I could join? I have a character sheet made and im looking too play in my first campaign

lost silo
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Ff follow the easy steps in #find-a-game and you’ll have full access to look for games and to post what you are looking for.

toxic ore
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Hi

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I’m new

exotic remnantBOT
toxic ore
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I don’t what to do

arctic acorn
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Check out the message above you.

smoky adder
wild onyx
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Heya @woven crypt , maybe you'd like to check #find-a-game if you want a hand with your message.

limber imp
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Im new to the game lol

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I mainly play Warhammer

lost silo
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Mornin blood

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There are some great links in the pins on this channel. Then when you’re ready, follow the easy steps in #find-a-game and you’ll have full access to look for games and to post what you are looking for.

limber imp
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Thank you

coral root
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Hello

limber imp
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Hi

coral root
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I always wanted to play DnD but nobody physical around me plays it

limber imp
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Same here

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Anyways I’m going to bed, it’s 12:08AM for me lol, I’ll chat later gn guys

exotic remnantBOT
echo kelp
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?tag new online

exotic remnantBOT
coral root
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Gn

stable trench
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I am new also

lost silo
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There are some great links in the pins on this channel. Then when you’re ready, follow the easy steps in #find-a-game and you’ll have full access to look for games and to post what you are looking for.

lyric fjord
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Hello 👋

smoky adder
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Welcome!

lyric fjord
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Im a bit new to D&D but I am in a session with friends. Im Eager to learn how to play and DM'ing as well

lost silo
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There are some great links in the pins on this channel. Then when you’re ready, follow the easy steps in #find-a-game and you’ll have full access to look for games and to post what you are looking for.

solemn sparrow
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Hi
I am new to the game and in My journey for making my first character and I am looking for someone who can help me with it because my dm doesn't have much time for it

edgy onyx
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What do you need help with?

solemn sparrow
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I'll send my character sheet

smoky adder
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Those are some real good ability scores for level 1. 👀

earnest sundial
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holy moly

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use standard array or point buy

smoky adder
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For the saving throws and skills that you’re still missing, you can write down the modifier for that ability.

solemn sparrow
smoky adder
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Not the scores themselves, no.

solemn sparrow
earnest sundial
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thats your bonus. determined by the skills plus prof if proficient

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oh i see. powerful game

smoky adder
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Back to the saving throws and skills, though…

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Acrobatics, Sleight of Hand, and Stealth will all use your +3 Dexterity modifier, for example.

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Your Constitution saving throw will use your +5 Constitution modifier.

solemn sparrow
earnest sundial
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those are like

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insane stats

solemn sparrow
smoky adder
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They’re still referring to your higher-than-average ability scores.

smoky adder
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You’ve currently left those blank.

earnest sundial
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everything gets the modifier. if youre proficient you also add a level-scaling bonus

solemn sparrow
smoky adder
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Every one of those should include the modifier for that ability.

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The ones you’re proficient in (the ones where you have that checkmark) should also include your +2 Proficiency Bonus.

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So your Dexterity saving throws should actually be +5.

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From your +3 Dexterity modifier and your +2 Proficiency Bonus.

solemn sparrow
smoky adder
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I see your Initiative says “don’t put anything here at all”…

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But Initiative is a Dexterity check, so that would also use your Dexterity modifier.

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So you’d normally have a +3 there.

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I don’t know why it says what it currently does. 😅

solemn sparrow
solemn sparrow
smoky adder
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Your Passive Perception should be 10 + whatever you’d add for a Perception check.

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If you check Perception, it should now say +2, correct?

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So Passive Perception would be 10+2 = 12.

solemn sparrow
smoky adder
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A Wisdom (Perception) check is an ability check made to examine your surrounding and see what you notice.

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You should see it there on the left under Wisdom.

solemn sparrow
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Ah ok I don't know why did he make it 13

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But all you said was done

solemn sparrow
smoky adder
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Cool

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Now in the bottom left where it says “Equipment & Training Proficiencies”, that would normally say “Equipment Training & Proficiencies” instead.

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Under Weapons, you should replace that with “Simple Weapons” and “Martial Weapons that have the Light property”.

solemn sparrow
smoky adder
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And neither Monks nor Humans have any kind of Armor Training, so those boxes should all be unchecked.

solemn sparrow
smoky adder
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Nah, but speaking of weapons…

solemn sparrow
smoky adder
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Quarterstaffs are simple melee weapons.

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So to make an attack, you’d normally add your Strength modifier.

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When you’re proficient with a weapon (and you’re proficient with all simple weapons), you add your proficiency bonus as well.

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If you check your monk’s Martial Arts feature, though, you’ll find that it also counts as a Monk Weapon.

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So you can use either your Strength or Dexterity modifier.

solemn sparrow
solemn sparrow
smoky adder
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Yep

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Your +4 Strength modifier and your +2 PB.

solemn sparrow
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But my dm was the one who said put 2

smoky adder
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I don’t know why they said that.

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You can ask them for clarification first if you like.

solemn sparrow
smoky adder
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You’d normally add that ability modifier to the damage as well.

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Now that I’m looking at your ability scores again, though…

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If I was you, I’d shuffle those around.

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I’d make Dex highest, then Wis, then Con.

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Your weapon attacks will stay the same (since you can use Dex instead of Str).

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Your max HP would drop slightly…

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But you’d get a big boost to your AC.

solemn sparrow
smoky adder
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If you want to be a tanky monk, you want that high AC.

solemn sparrow
smoky adder
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The higher that is, the harder it is for enemies to hit you.

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(And fewer hits means you can afford that slight drop to your max HP.)

solemn sparrow
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So dex 20 con16 ?

solemn sparrow
smoky adder
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12 for everything else.

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That’ll bump your AC from 15 to 19, making you 20% harder to hit.

solemn sparrow
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But won't my damage be lowered alot

solemn sparrow
lost temple
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Dex makes you do more damage, not less.

solemn sparrow
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@smoky adder
@smoky adder
What will my health be after my cons being 14

graceful perch
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whats your class

solemn sparrow
graceful perch
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so

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wait lvl?

solemn sparrow
graceful perch
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so

solemn sparrow
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It was 12 when my cons was 20

graceful perch
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its your hit die (1d8) + con modifier (14=+2) for a total of 8+2

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lvl 1 get max of their hit die

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so 1d12 hit die at lvl 1 means 12

solemn sparrow
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@graceful perch @lost temple @smoky adder thank you all everything you have suggested was done

thorn hazel
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Hello im new here!

graceful perch
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Hello!

solemn sparrow
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This is it after your suggestions

sick vale
exotic remnantBOT
raw steeple
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How much spels a level 3 Wizard can have in his spellbook ?

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I know its 3 cantrip and 6 prepered spells but how much in the spell book can he know

hearty escarp
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You'll likely have something like 10 spells in the book, but the exact number depends on the subclass the wizard picked.

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And if they found spells as loot.

lost silo
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Technically wizards can have all wizard spells in their book but if you are just building the character, I believe the spell section explains it. It says at first you get X number of spells and then you get Y number of spells each time you level (don’t have eat access to the books at work to give exact wording sorry). But as wizards find other sources such as scrolls or other wizards spell books, they can transfer those spells into their spell book which is how in the long run you technically could have every wizard spell lol

glad dune
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so uh.... lowkey I'm VERY new but i want to play with my friends so I'd have to be the dm cause I know more about it than them (I'm smart) but I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IM DOING does anyone have any tips :) (sorry about the name)

hearty escarp
harsh fjord
meager dew
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hiii i’m newish i don’t really know anything abt dnd i played a few times when i was in middle school and ive always been obsessed with the game but never fount people to play with but i wanna learn

hearty escarp
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Welcome! There are lots of free resources here. I recommend starting with some of the following links.

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normal plank
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Hey can players go past lvl 20

hearty escarp
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Kind of. There are no levels past 20, but a DM may choose to give out additional feats past that point.

sacred kiln
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I’m looking into starting a campaign with my wife and two other friends. I’m currently in a campaign, but have only played 5 sessions total. I’m wanting to DM. None of my friends have played before, so what are some good sources to get started? Wanting to do a oneshot to see if everybody enjoys it. Also doing it in person so I’d also need help knowing what we would need to get it going. Thanks!

wild onyx
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?newdm

exotic remnantBOT
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What is a Dungeon Master?
  • In Dungeons & Dragons, one person serves as the Dungeon Master, the game’s lead storyteller and referee. The DM runs the adventure for the players, who navigate its hazards and decide which paths to explore.
How does it work?
Where do I start?
sacred kiln
echo kelp
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I suggest using the free rules first and then if folks like the game enough, consider in investing in the core rulebooks like the Players Handbook

short marsh
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The free rules is good enough to star and a starter adventure since it will come with almsot everything you need

bold flicker
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Do I need purchase player handbook digital on dnd website? Or is free edition offered on dnd beyond fine what's difference. I do see more sub classes like oath of ancients and vengeance

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Reading the above you said free

echo kelp
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Start with the free rules, and if you like the game enough, consider in investing in the core rulebooks like the Players Handbook

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Yep start with the free stuff first

bold flicker
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I bought monsters of multiverse bundle on dnd website today lol didn't know about handbook

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Well atleast I can use necotic shroud aasimar now

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Paladin

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So is vengeance a better pair for aasimar necrotic shroud than devotion? I don't mind buying handbook if I wanna invest into this hobby , I wanted conquest but that's to much

echo kelp
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Vengeance is fun to play - I think you might enjoy it.

bold flicker
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Alright thanks

plain remnant
bold flicker
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There isn't

echo kelp
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?books

exotic remnantBOT
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Accessing Content on D&D Beyond

There are four ways to access content on D&D Beyond that you may have in your physical books:

  1. Purchase the full digital book from the marketplace
  2. Purchase a digital/physical bundle from the marketplace
  3. Join a D&D Beyond campaign with someone who already owns the book where content sharing has been enabled
  4. Use the homebrew tools to copy the content from your physical book into D&D Beyond (Note: Do not publish any content copied in this way; it is for personal use only)
bold flicker
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You need buy bundle on website to get 20$ discount dropping digital price to 10$

plain remnant
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ah okay

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thank you

bold flicker
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Normal price for digital copy is 30$ it seems

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I just purchased a bundle so that's why i know it came out to 66$ with shipping

plain remnant
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i should prob get new books anyway, the books i have are 5.0e

echo kelp
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The 2014 materials work with the newer 2024 materials - the 2024 updates were designed that way

sacred kiln
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Would it be better to start at level 1 or 3 for this beginner oneshot?

echo kelp
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I'd start at level 1 as that will help folks get to grips with their character without being overwhelmed with options.

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But you know your players best - they may enjoy and thrive with more options.

sacred kiln
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First time they’ve ever played, so level 1 would probably be best to get an understanding of the game

bronze rune
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Hoi ppls

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I just wanted to ask How I could Homebrew something

echo kelp
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You come up with your own rule or thing or species or class or spell (or whatever it is that does not officially exist in the game rules) to use along with the D&D core rules. Folks in #homebrew can assist. It's usually best to first play the agme with the core rules before tinkering with things and making homebrew as it's very easy to create unbalanced homebrew.

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?homebrew

exotic remnantBOT
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What is homebrew?

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

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

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

bold flicker
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Is there difference from normal handbook aasimar and Legacy monster book aaismar? , I notice stuff says legacy does that mean it's out of date? And i can't use it?

main fulcrum
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They do have different mechanics, yes

bold flicker
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So can I use legacy? Or is it best to use most updated version

main fulcrum
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Legacy options are just from books they're not selling anymore. Whether you can use them will be up to the DM

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Because they decide allowed sources

bold flicker
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I see okay

main fulcrum
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If you're just making characters for practice, you can use whatever. But you might want to use the newer options

sacred kiln
paper tusk
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I can’t find any groups to play dnd in person in my area, East Sussex England, and all that are in the area are quite a far/pricy travel for me, there is a ttrpg cafe opening on the 24th of may which I’m looking forward to going into and asking workers questions etc, but i don’t know how I could get into DnD properly and want to learn everything I need to without the motivation of playing with a group at some point ?

hearty escarp
wild onyx
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Kinda feel if I was going to use Peril as a campaign starter I'd maybe change the ending. Carrying it around would feel like a bit of a weight on the ongoing story of the characters.

solemn light
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@rich root in here!

rich root
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hello

misty minnow
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Howdy

rich root
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hi

misty minnow
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Now to answer your previous question,

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Generally, it depends on the group

If you're joining with someone who's there to teach you the game then yes generally you'll be given a character sheet, occasionally pre filled out as well

This can be the case wether your DM is newer or seasoned

Alternatively, you can also bring your own, either filled out yourself or with help, or pre filled out from something you found online

rich root
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i see

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is there anything i really need to know before getting to it

elder charm
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What actions you can take in and out of combat, theres cheatsheets for these you can find online.
Some plot ideas the DM might give, so if youre making a character you can shape it slightly around that to be more integrated? or at least the nature of the campaign, are you all evil? are you all religious? etc

rich root
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i see

misty minnow
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Though if you're s player definitely her beginner player playlist, not necessarily all the videos just, things you may find important

rich root
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i see

elder charm
misty minnow
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If I could I would,

lyric fjord
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Hey, I'm new to D&D

lost silo
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Morning Morgan.
There are some great links in the pins on this channel. Then when you’re ready, follow the easy steps in #find-a-game and you’ll have full access to look for games and to post what you are looking for.

normal plank
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So how do I know if an enemy has been charmed

wheat crystal
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That depends on the effect that gives the charmed condition

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In most cases the effect forces a saving throw vs. charmed

vital nexus
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Hello!!

wild onyx
lost silo
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Morning

ocean kettle
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I want to know about DND

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but I dont know where should I start

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How can I learn & read about DND, and where should i start

vital nexus
exotic remnantBOT
hearty escarp
static bison
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I'm running a weekly session with four other online friends. It's my first time as DM and I've only been playing for about six months. We were playing only via Discord until I asked to DM. I moved us all to Owlbear VTT and started us off with A Most Potent Brew. Any suggestions on a good follow up campaign for my newly level 2 adventurers and their novice DM?

ocean kettle
hearty escarp
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"Playing the Game" will explain the core rules principles

ocean kettle
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Thanks

wild onyx
smoky adder
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Note that you won't see the term "skill check" in the rules.

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Officially, it's an ability check.

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Proficiency in a skill allows you to add your proficiency bonus to an ability check that uses that skill.

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If your DM asks for a Dexterity (Stealth) check, for example, you're making a Dexterity check -- an ability check that adds your Dexterity modifier to the roll. If you're proficient with Stealth, you'd also add your proficiency bonus to that roll.

harsh fjord
static bison
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I guess Brew is the first adventure in my (hopefully) long running campaign. If I have the terminology right.

harsh fjord
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We're probably veering into #dm-discussion territory, but just so you're not left hanging:

An adventure is like an season of TV, whereas a campaign is the entire series. A session is one episode. Loosely, multiple sessions make up an adventure, and multiple adventures make up a campaign. The thing about adventures like AMPB is they can be dragged and dropped into any setting. The Starter Set adventures are made for new DMs and players, so I'd give those a look first.

static bison
sacred kiln
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is there a link to premade character sheets for all classes? We're playing on tabletop, so I want something people can write on

harsh fjord
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You can also search DMsGuild for free pregen or premade characters.

smoky adder
harsh fjord
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Once you claim the digital characters, you can export them as a PDF, print, and then scribble as you like!

sacred kiln
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awesome thanks. I'm so excited, but man is it overwhelming starting out

harsh fjord
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It is a lot to take in, but if you and your group can grasp D&D—and I believe you can and will!—then lots of other games are easier by comparison.

sacred kiln
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I've played dnd with another campaign for a couple of months now, but I'm starting a new group with brand new players, and I've never dmed before. Just trying to find the most simple character sheets so they're not overwhelmed right off the bat.

harsh fjord
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You saw the simplified character sheets at the end of Peril in Pinebrook?

sacred kiln
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yes I did. I want character sheets for every class so they can do some research before, and then continue that character into the campaign

harsh fjord
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So you can take the premades from the links above for the other classes and then just boil them down to the simple character sheet. You can find designs for simplified/basic character sheets elsewhere online!

sacred kiln
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I'll actually stick with those. I found a volume 2 for pinebrook that has four more. So 8/12 are available

fresh fable
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Pine brook has a volume 2??

sacred kiln
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just additional character sheets. no story stuff

harsh fjord
sacred kiln
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has bard, paladin, ranger, and sorcerer

sacred kiln
plush thunder
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Does someone have the time to help me make a character

novel bluff
plush thunder
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I have an idea bc I play DND spin off but never actual dnd

smoky adder
wild onyx
smoky adder
plush thunder
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I would like someone present so I don't make a mistake

smoky adder
smoky adder
wild onyx
smoky adder
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Did you already have a character concept in mind?

plush thunder
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Yea

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In the DND spin i play I have a lvl 6 tri class

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4ass 1 monk 1 hunter

smoky adder
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What do you mean by "DND spin"?

versed rose
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Heya 👋

plush thunder
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Well a DND inspired game a simple version

wild onyx
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Okay, pretend we're just making a level one character for now. Look at rogue, monk and ranger, see which you like the sound of the most.

smoky adder
plush thunder
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Called kirovass

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Rouge is assin

smoky adder
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Assassin is one of the available rogue subclasses, yeah.

plush thunder
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Ranger

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Rouge monk ranger

smoky adder
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Cool cool

#

So typically characters start at level 1, unless your DM has said otherwise.

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So like Mr Smith said above, you'd have to pick just one of those to start with.

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Any preference?

sacred kiln
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Anything you all recommend to get as a dm? I’m going to use a laptop to read the script and I have dice ordered. Any specific screens to block my stuff that are helpful?

harsh fjord
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If you're using a laptop, you don't need a DM screen, but anything you can use to hide notes/dice and add a cheat sheet for yourself can be handy.

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A gridded battlemat can be useful, depending on how you handle combat. Any small object can be used in place of miniatures.

normal plank
#

So when my players level up what happens exactly

harsh fjord
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They gain new features according to their class and more HP. Their stats may increase, too, but that's only at specific points in the level progression.

normal plank
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Ok thank you

smoky adder
plush thunder
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i have created a lvl 8 with no clue of wat games are open

wild onyx
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It's all practice until you find a table. You could share what you came up with in #character-discussion if you'd like someone to give it a look-over.

small ginkgo
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Hi I’m new

vagrant rock
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hello!

small ginkgo
lost silo
#

Hey dog
There are some great links in the pins on this channel. Then when you’re ready, follow the easy steps in #find-a-game and you’ll have full access to look for games and to post what you are looking for.

small ginkgo
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I did it

warped wedge
#

Question for Roleplay.
Playing Dwarven Paladin, most likely going to be Oath of the Crown.
Campaign was revealed to be Keys of the Golden Vault (stealing Murkwaterstone from Museum).
I am unsure on how to play someone as law abiding as OotC Paladin with the Party stealing stuff (Rouge especially)

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It's my First ever Campaign

small ginkgo
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Woah what does that mean (I have no knowledge over this)

main fulcrum
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Paladins don't have to be lawful, though Order of the Crown is more on that side than some I suppose

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But if your oath is to something like say, the Golden Vault group, you'd be inclined to follow their orders

wild onyx
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A suggestion: make a character who wants to go on the adventure.

timid locust
main fulcrum
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Since Crown paladins tend to give their oaths to goverments or organizations rather than an ideal

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Also, yeah, if you can't think of a reason why your Crown paladin would go on heists, you may want to consider a different character. But I've found it's usually possible to make it work.

terse sorrel
#

Hi :3
To learn how D&D work, would you recommend jumping into playing or focusing on learning the theory?

harsh fjord
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That depends. Are you hoping to join a table of strangers online (or even in person)? Focus on learning what you can prior. If you're learning with friends, though, jump in and stumble through together!

dapper gulch
fallen surge
# terse sorrel Hi :3 To learn how D&D work, would you recommend jumping into playing or focusin...

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

sharp sphinx
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I just started playing dnd any pointers and how do I make a character sheet (I got my friend to do my first idk how to ask for help)

smoky adder
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But you can start by picking a class, species, and background.

sharp sphinx
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Btw thanks

smoky adder
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Did you have a character idea in mind already?

sharp sphinx
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Kind of

wild onyx
sharp sphinx
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I am thinking like a fighting type

wild onyx
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Like a straight-up fighter, a sneaky rogue or someone who attacks at range like a ranger?

sharp sphinx
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Sneaky rogue

wild onyx
sharp sphinx
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Background I want someone with a really bad childhood

smoky adder
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Check out the Wayfarer background.

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That's in the PHB itself, though, not in the Basic Rules.

sharp sphinx
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Ok will do

wild onyx
smoky adder
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You grew up on the streets surrounded by similarly ill-fated castoffs, a few of them friends and a few of them rivals. You slept where you could and did odd jobs for food. At times, when the hunger became unbearable, you resorted to theft. Still, you never lost your pride and never abandoned hope. Fate is not yet finished with you.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/phb-2024/character-origins#Wayfarer

sharp sphinx
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Kk

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That sounds goood

vale flame
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Hello im bout to start first campaign with some friends

wild onyx
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Neat!

vale flame
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Ya idk how to make a character

smoky adder
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But you can start by picking a class, species, and background.

#

What kind of character did you want?

steel seal
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Hello everyone

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Is it alright if I make my own character and send over a PDF of it if I wish to use UA?

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Or a different rule set of some kind?

main fulcrum
#

Whether or not you can use the UA rules will be up to the DM

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UA is essentially playtest versions

steel seal
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Alright cool

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Cuz I really wanna try my hollow warden multiclass

fast lichen
#

I’m somewhat new to dnd are there any online games played in those servers or somewhere else that does online group games

smoky adder
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The games themselves are played elsewhere.

fast lichen
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Awesome thanks man

glass orchid
#

hi i just joined which site do u use for your characters?

smoky adder
glass orchid
#

thx

fallen surge
# glass orchid hi i just joined which site do u use for your characters?

You can use whatever you want. Some DMs may have a preference for how their players handle their character sheets, but at the end of the day, character sheets are just a set of notes to help you remember important parts about your character. D&D is not a video game, so you don't have to use any specific interfaces or programs to play. Everything that exists for D&D is just a tool for convenience, not a mandatory part of play

glass orchid
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what class should i make i plan to play with you guys?

smoky adder
#

I generally vote for going with whatever interests you most.

glass orchid
#

is sorcerer automatically wild magic in this?

smoky adder
#

No

#

The free Basic Rules only include one sorcerer subclass (Draconic Sorcery), but there's plenty more available (like Wild Magic).

glass orchid
#

well then i dont do sorcerer

#

oh i can select it afterwards?

smoky adder
#

Classes in the current rules don't select their subclass until level 3.

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If you're using D&D Beyond specifically, you'll need to have the 2024 Player's Handbook (or have that book shared with you in your campaign) in order to select Wild Magic.

glass orchid
#

do we start at lvl 1

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or higher

smoky adder
#

You'd typically start at level 1 unless your DM tells you otherwise.

glass orchid
#

kk thx

smoky adder
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Games often do start at higher levels (like level 3, when everyone has their subclass), but it's all up to the DM.

glass orchid
#

can you tell me the gods?

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i only know the bad ones

harsh fjord
smoky adder
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Ultimately your DM would be the best person to ask which gods are featured in your game's setting.

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If you need a god now and don't yet have a DM, I'd keep it vague.

glass orchid
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yeah i typed none in the creator

smoky adder
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"The god of animals" or what have you

glass orchid
#

i came across several wiki pages

wheat crystal
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Yeah there are quite a few. I’d ask your DM what setting they’re running and go from there. Some DMs even like to run their own, completely custom setting so whatever pantheon they have might be outside of a wiki

glass orchid
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can i dm someone to ask if my sheets okay?

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does anyone play tonight?

half seal
#

Hey guys, I’m not too sure on my understanding of the game, does anyone have any recommendations for streams or places to watch game play? Preferably a shorter campaign 😅

wheat crystal
wheat crystal
scenic epoch
#

I think I went really far with making my character considering i have written a total of 2,169 words in the overview document for them y'all think that's too much considering it's one of my first characters as a player and not a DM it contains as much information as i can reasonably put into a document about them and i am willing to share if people want to see it

wild onyx
scenic epoch
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Yes however my DM did ask for more than just that

wheat crystal
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That’s quite a lot for a backstory, though some DMs like it to be that long. Feel free to share it in #character-discussion for feedback.

If you haven’t found a group yet I’d recommend reviewing your document and ask your self 2 essential questions

  • Does this answer the 3 fundamental backstory questions? (Aka 3 sentence backstory)
  • Is this backstory setting agnostic or built with a lot of specifics?
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Ah I see

wild onyx
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Keep your notes, of course! But try boiling it down to three sentences. Consider it your character summary on a business card - enough so everyone gets a handle on your character, not so much it overwhelms.

scenic epoch
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well the overview document doesn't just include just the back story it includes appearance descriptions at the start of the story likes dislikes

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important characters other than direct family or adoptive family

wheat crystal
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If your DM is comfortable with the length & level of detail then there’s no problem

lost silo
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I love getting full stories from my players if that’s what they want but can work with a sentence

scenic epoch
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although i feel like I went too far 'cause I detailed how she makes ink

wild onyx
#

Nah, that's detail for fun.

scenic epoch
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In a random tangent section dedicated to how she styled her spellbook

glass orchid
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i cant copy n paste for som reason

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cant drag the file either

wheat crystal
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What platform or format did you use to make your character sheet?

glass orchid
wheat crystal
#

The character sheet should have a share button at the top right

glass orchid
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i dont see it

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i can only convert it to pdf

glass orchid
glass orchid
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can someone tell me if theres a game tonight or shoul i wait a few days

frigid helm
glass orchid
#

how do i applie

wheat crystal
wheat crystal
# glass orchid i dont see it

It will be near the resting section. If you can only convert to PDF then you can upload the document to a trusted file sharing site like Google Drive and send the share link to that

glass orchid
#

that doesnt tell me anything

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or my english is shit

wheat crystal
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The channel does. It lays out the commands to make a post and respond to others posts

dawn imp
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is this like the right channel to ask how do I start playing dnd online?

frigid helm
dawn imp
#

cool, thanks

#

also, just to make sure I'm not missing anything do I need to prepare with a character sheet or something

frigid helm
# dawn imp cool, thanks

That was not for you? but kind of answered your question as well I guess, but this is the newcomers channel so if you have questions fire away.

smoky adder
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Then once you’ve got a group, you can work together to pick the best fit and add any finishing details.

glass orchid
wheat crystal
wheat crystal
# dawn imp also, just to make sure I'm not missing anything do I need to prepare with a cha...

Definitely check out #learn-to-play and this channels pins. Both contain a bunch of newbie resources including a link to the Free Rules.

The more you can do to learn on your own the better your chances of getting into a group. I suggest making a practice character as you go along. Dont feel pressured to memorize everything, but do try to be familiar with character creation, d20 tests, and combat. Of course, we’re always happy to answer any questions along the way

bleak siren
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Hello everyone. Can a new player join a campaign in progress?

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I asked a friend if i could play with them but he told me only if they start a new one. Is it that he doesn't want me to join or its coversome to introduce a new player to an already started campaign?

fleet sierra
spark wasp
hollow pawn
#

Where can I find sign in or smthn for campaigns

short marsh
short marsh
bold pendant
#

Hey all. I am trying to build a Warlock level 6 just for a 1 off. I'm prettttttyyyy beginner but I just want to be able to play. The DM knows I am but I don't have much time to build him aka it's happening tomorrow. I would love some help

exotic remnantBOT
short marsh
#

?warlock

bold pendant
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👀

echo kelp
#

It's ?tag new warlock

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?tag new warlock

exotic remnantBOT
#

classWarlock Warlock

Cast spells derived from occult knowledge
Warlocks quest for knowledge that lies hidden in the fabric of the multiverse. They often begin their search for magical power by delving into tomes of forbidden lore, dabbling in invocations meant to attract the power of extraplanar beings, or seeking places of power where the influence of these beings can be felt. In no time, each Warlock is drawn into a binding pact with a powerful patron. Drawing on the ancient knowledge of beings such as angels, archfey, demons, devils, hags, and alien entities of the Far Realm, Warlocks piece together arcane secrets to bolster their own power.

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

Likes: Occult lore
Complexity: High
Starting HP: 8 + Con. modifier

bold pendant
#

I should probably not play a warlock huh lol

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seems like I won't be able to get the just of it in time

echo kelp
#

eh I suggest playing what interests you and works well with your party and D&D game

rose wren
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Warlocks are just a spellcaster with somone they owe to

bold pendant
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Well I haven't played a spellcaster yet

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so I thought that might be a good start

rose wren
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Any class can be a good start!

bold pendant
#

the group is pretty even at the moment so I just figured I would try it out

rose wren
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Is there something specific you're worried about?

bold pendant
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Just building and understanding what things do

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I get the very basics but I have only built a character up to level 4 and 1 was a fighter and the other was a ranger

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so i don't know much about spellcasters

rose wren
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I mean my #1 tip is work with your DM because lots of things can be determined by story!

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But I'll try to help if I can!

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So rangers are half-casters, so maybe you're at least familiar with how spells work

bold pendant
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yea a bit

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but that's why I volunteered for the 1 off so i can test it out.

rose wren
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You get a pool of spells to pick from, and based on your level, you get to choose which of those spells you know/have available

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As a warlock, you have a lot of spells you CAN use, but you can only use 2 leveled spells!

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The good thing about Warlocks is that they get all their leveled spells back on a SHORT REST, which is unique to them!

bold pendant
#

That's what I heard

rose wren
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The warlock excels at the CANTRIP, which is a spell that doesn't cost a spell slot!

bold pendant
#

Would you help me build him in DND Beyond? I just really need a guide as to what I am doing

rose wren
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In the 2024 rules, I believe you basically get to pick a cantrip to be your #1! You get bonuses for those. In the past editions, this was always ELDRITCH BLAST, but 2024 DND made it more flexible

bold pendant
#

yea thats what I have seen

rose wren
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I'm not 100% sure how I'd help you in DND beyond

smoky adder
#

When you’re actually making your character, it starts with a bunch of settings. You should ask your DM what to change there, if anything.

#

You can always come back and change them later, too.

#

You’ll also want to ask your DM which method to select for ability scores.

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But the rest — class, background, species, and equipment — you should be able to do on your own.

#

Just keep an eye out for anything highlighted in blue, which means you need to make a choice there.

short marsh
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Warlocks slots amounts arnt as big but do more damage they get allot more use out of eldrich blast

rose wren
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Bruh eldritch blast aint it anymore. DND 2024 lets warlocks chose any cantrip.

wide flame
#

EB is still an incredible cantrip.

outer sierra
stray goblet
#

Hello ! I came here after finishing bg3. I’ve actually started playing it because I’m very interested in dnd and always wanted to try it. Is it a good pipeline for me to start from the game and move to tabletop?

rustic lantern
#

Hello, I didn’t buy the game yet and I plan on doing so. I’d like to discuss it a bit

hearty escarp
rotund glen
#

where can i play dnd here?

alpine wolf
left token
#

Newcomer check 😎

lost silo
#

Morning all!
There are some great links in the pins on this channel. Then when you’re ready, follow the easy steps in #find-a-game and you’ll have full access to look for games and to post what you are looking for.

dull heron
#

hey peeps, new to the channel not the game, irl is becoming to hectic so im trying the online scene to see how it pans out

lost silo
#

Tarash, follow the steps in #find-a-game to find you a game or post what you're looking for for DMs to see

odd jasper
#

Iv already made a post where my ideals too percific i didn't mean it to be lol

lost silo
#

I am not sure what ya posted lol. I can say that the best luck is found by those willing to pay to play, but thats not always the case

odd jasper
#

Just to join a dnd campaign but I'm sorta broke due to just moving

fresh fable
#

Or being pro active and responding in the threads to Ads that interest you or looking other places for games

#

Paid dnd doesn’t guarantee good dnd

lost silo
#

got ya and totally understand. there are tons of Facebook groups but I am not sure how well they work

fresh fable
lost silo
#

oh for sure Enoki. there are SO many facets to what make a great game

fresh fable
#

And the DMs on start playing can curate their reviews so they look better than they are

lost silo
#

that would be the case in any site with any reviews for any product.

fresh fable
#

Main point is do your research talk to the DM find a game that suits you

odd jasper
#

That's what iv been doing ic played on set in real life and one of phone so it's been a experience since iv been trying to get into dnd and two campaigns have flaked twice on me

ocean kettle
#

Is multi-classing realy important? And does it have limits, expect for the class count?

ornate kiln
#

there are rules for multiclassing that you would need to follow, like minimum ability scores to do it.

but its perfectly possible to make characters without multiclassing. its rather easy to screw it up and make a character that is noticiably worse than straight classed ones too, if you dont know exactly what you are doing

wild onyx
ornate kiln
#

I suspect most tables dont multiclass, or do it rarely

ocean kettle
#

Thanks

calm lichen
lost silo
#

use a / instead of #

deep hemlock
#

Hi

thorny kernel
#

hi y'all

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I wanna be a DM what is the requierment

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like what do I gotta do

edgy onyx
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Wanting to be one 😎

But there aren't really many "must" requirements. Understanding the rules is a good thing to start off with considering the DM is essentially the "referee", or the arbitor of the rules

thorny kernel
#

where do I begin?😭

exotic remnantBOT
vagrant rock
#

?newdm

exotic remnantBOT
#
What is a Dungeon Master?
  • In Dungeons & Dragons, one person serves as the Dungeon Master, the game’s lead storyteller and referee. The DM runs the adventure for the players, who navigate its hazards and decide which paths to explore.
How does it work?
Where do I start?
short marsh
thorny kernel
#

oooh handy thanks from saving me from going down a rabbit hole

exotic swallow
#

hi, I'm new to dnd And id like some assistance with making a character sheet.

hearty escarp
#

Welcome! Anything in particular you'd like to know about?

exotic swallow
#

uh. Specifically how do i start with the actual process. I really dont know where to begin

wild onyx
hearty escarp
exotic swallow
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thanks. im using the website to make the character sheet so

hearty escarp
#

Ah, then quite a few things will be done for you, but the order should be roughly the same.

#

DDBeyond has its own idiosyncrasies that may be confusing at first, but one step at time.

exotic swallow
#

is it possible for a monk to have a subclass? if so what classes are open to a monk?

lofty roost
#

All classes have subclasses

hearty escarp
#

Every class has subclasses. Getting a subclass is a fixed part of leveling up. In the newest version of the rules, all classes get their subclasses at level 3.

exotic swallow
#

ah

hearty escarp
#

As for which subclasses are available, depends on the material that you own. There is one free subclass for monk, the Way of the Open hand.

wild onyx
sick vale
turbid edge
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Can anybody recommend me a good program to host a d&d campaign? I need something that I can use move pictures around and split them apart if needed, and some extra stuff

turbid edge
wheat crystal
turbid edge
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I'll check it out thx

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uh I can't find lund

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is it a website? app? or something else

wheat crystal
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Friendly reminder that this server is English language only
#rules message

sick vale
wheat crystal
gaunt anvil
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Swadhbuckler is in a rules expansion book

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Xanathars guide

turbid edge
wheat crystal
gaunt anvil
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War makes for great campaigns, dragonlance is fun

sick vale
wheat crystal
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If you aren't able to buy the book yourself I recommend 2 options:

  • If you're part of a campaign on D&DBeyond, you can see if someone owns XGE and has a Master Tier subscription to DDB. If they do, they can turn on content sharing which will allow you to take Swashbuckler as a subclass option.
  • If your local library has 5e books available, you can copy the text into DDB's homebrew creator. Just make sure you don't publish the Homebrew / make it public
turbid edge
sick vale
wheat crystal
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You can also get Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide and Xanathar's Guide to Everything, but those unlock relatively fewer options compared to the 3 books I recommended

wheat crystal
sick vale
wheat crystal
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About $30/book

sick vale
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Oh ok I think I can do that
I probably don't need the monster one yet if it only has enemies in it

wheat crystal
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You can check out all the rulebooks here:
https://marketplace.dndbeyond.com/rulebooks
Just check the box on the left to sort via books published by Wizards of the Coast (D&D's owner). Any other book on D&DBeyond is 3rd-Party (unofficial) which is not as widely accepted at any given table.

wild onyx
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If you're going to get one, get the PHB. But give the game a shot with the free stuff first, there's plenty of it.

sick vale
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How does the books work with the stats on ddb
Like is there a thing I can buy to just unlock that or do I have to get both or what?

thorny kernel
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hey so I'm new and I want to start DM-ing where do I find players online?

sick vale
thorny kernel
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oooooh thanks

wild onyx
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The physical books and the online service provided by D&D Beyond are separate products.

thorny kernel
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but... where exactly?😭😭😭😭

wild onyx
thorny kernel
wild onyx
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Aside from here, you could also try LFG on Reddit, Roll20 or the D&D Beyond forums to get started.

smoky adder
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Over 30 of them

sick vale
smoky adder
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Yes

sick vale
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Cool
Also is there a way I can just get them unlocked on ddb

smoky adder
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You’d need to either purchase that book, or have that character in a campaign where that book is shared with you.

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?tag ddb contentsharing

exotic remnantBOT
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Content Sharing

A player or DM with a Master Tier subscription can enable Content Sharing in up to five campaigns. Once Content Sharing is enabled, any content unlocked by anyone in the campaign gets shared with everyone else, and they can use those shared character options for characters in that campaign. Learn more

sick vale
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Oh ok

livid portal
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I need help with drawiung this region map but suck at drawing

meager oracle
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is anyone willing to teach me / explain to me how dnd works.. ? im also open to making a new friend to help coach me through the process of making a character ! DerpyDer

smoky adder
smoky adder
pastel spire
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Hi guys, I'm in the EDT timezone and was wondering how I could find my first game. Would it be easier to find a game online or in-person.

edgy onyx
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Likely much easier online, as you're not limited by your physical location 😛

pastel spire
edgy onyx
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Check out #find-a-game for instructions on this server's lfg channels
And you can filter paid games on roll20, showing only free ones!

pastel spire
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Gotcha, sounds good. Thanks!

thorny kernel
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okay so I started reading the Dungeon master's Guide. ad it has 320 pages. I do not have that kind of time. Is me reading this necessary? or is winging it after I figure out the core principles an option. if so what are said core principles? Is there a shorter guide that covers tha basics?

hearty escarp
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The DMG isn't for memorizing (well, maybe the first chapter), but rather as a reference. It has lots of useful information that can be relevant in specific circumstances.

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So what I usually do is bookmark the sections I have come up often (or those I suspect are going to come up in the next session), so I have them ready.

lofty roost
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As you read, you'll likely have an understanding of what is worth your time at that point and what not.

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You might read the advice, some neat optional rules and mechanics, but not bother reading what every magic item does for example

thorny kernel
hearty escarp
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I'd look at some general guidance on DMing, such as the Running the Game series by Matt Colville on youtube. And perhaps some actual play shows to get an idea of how it can work.

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But if you know the gist of the rules, you know the general approach of how to DM, nothing wrong with giving it a go.

thorny kernel
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i did start listening to the Dimwits of DImwood by legends of avatris. But I suspect they are not an average world

hearty escarp
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I suspect no game of dnd is truly average. Take your inspiration where you want. In the end, there should likely be a session 0 anyways where everyone can come to an agreement about the kind of game they would like to play.

thorny kernel
thorny kernel
hearty escarp
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Wishing you success with the game dndCheers

elder thunder
thorny kernel
elder thunder
thorny kernel
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thats true. i'm watching Matthew Colvile's playlist rn

inner kraken
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can I wield two different short swords at level 1

smoky adder
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If you’ve got two hands, you can hold any two one-handed weapons.

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Since shortswords also have the Light property, then you can use both your action and your bonus action to attack twice.

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Light
When you take the Attack action on your turn and attack with a Light weapon, you can make one extra attack as a Bonus Action later on the same turn. That extra attack must be made with a different Light weapon, and you don’t add your ability modifier to the extra attack’s damage unless that modifier is negative. For example, you can attack with a Shortsword in one hand and a Dagger in the other using the Attack action and a Bonus Action, but you don’t add your Strength or Dexterity modifier to the damage roll of the Bonus Action unless that modifier is negative.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024/equipment#Light

inner kraken
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Thank you so much!

silver vapor
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Would somone be willing to online Dm for me and some friends or like watch over me while I dm to teach us the rules and ect

wheat crystal
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If you’d like to solicit or otherwise organize a game the place to use is #find-a-game !

honest gorge
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text-based campaigns, are they difficult to come by?

im a new player and im very interested in playing, however, i just dont think playing through vc would be for me. for a number of reasons. so do people ever host campaigns where its done through text, im not sure if thats out of the question or not

echo kelp
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Play by post (PBP) or text based campaigns are out there. There tend to be less of them than the more typical voice chat online games.

honest gorge
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ty!

short marsh
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Greetings Brethern!

toxic wren
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Hi

halcyon socket
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Hello

wheat crystal
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Welcome!

old elbow
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Yo!

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Greetings. It says that I'm supposed to join a group

topaz garnet
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Yeah, typically games are done via a group of 4 to 6 players, although that doesn't exclude lower or higher of course. Sometimes they can be a very large community (like "Westmarches" style games), however, with multiple DMs and groups worth of people.
If you want to look for a group, check #find-a-game for the info on how to make a post in this server's LFG channels.
If you need any other info or pointers, feel free to ask, there are plenty of people who would love to help.

calm jasper
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Hey everyone! I'm very interested in playing dnd but I don't particularly know anything outside of the structure of games and the character classes so I was wondering if there were any free resources I could use to learn the technical stuff?

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Any general guidance would be much appreciated!!

exotic remnantBOT
ornate kiln
calm jasper
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Oh ok! Thank you!!

lavish grove
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Hello

mild meteor
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Hii

mild meteor
lost silo
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Hello all

analog crystal
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Hello. I’m new with D&D, tried it once with friends and liked it. I don’t know much about the whole ruleset yet, but I look forward to learn and maybe find a party. Have a nice day everyone.

lost silo
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Morning Stone,
There are some great links in the pins on this channel. Then when you’re ready, follow the easy steps in #find-a-game and you’ll have full access to look for games and to post what you are looking for.

analog crystal
drifting abyss
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I’m bored

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Who is finding a campaign player?

crude musk
rustic lantern
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You guys new like me?

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I’m new and idk why I decided to choose Druid “the hardest class”