#dnd-newcomers

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lost silo
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Ohhh got ya. If you want folks to look it over and give you their thoughts, hop over to the the #character-discussion channel

bitter void
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For soulknife sub class do I have to attack with the psionic blade for the bonus action to attack with another psionic blade or can you attack with a non-psionic blade and then use bonus action to attack with a psionic blade

lost silo
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The way it is written, the attack action or opportunity attack... this means ANY attack action..." Attack action, you can make one attack roll with a weapon or an Unarmed Strike."

steep fractal
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Hey, quick question, is there an objective class(s) that you should try and pick if it's your first character and you're get into D&D?

echo kelp
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Nope

bitter void
echo kelp
lost silo
steep fractal
lost silo
steep fractal
lost silo
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I wouldnt suggest multiclassing (ever for anyone in my personal opinion) for a newbie. playe a campaign or 2 before branching into the deep rooted ideas

steep fractal
teal temple
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?tag new complexity

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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!

teal temple
lost silo
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(and as a note that complexity message is what the game designers think but may not actually reflect what you think - it's okay to have a differing opinion on it)

lost silo
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I want to have the list of the things we can get DYNO to send like that

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I've been helping for a few months now and I still dont know how to do that lol

echo kelp
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I wish we had the time to update our FAQ section with all our community commands/tags.
It's on our list but it's a matter of time right now.

teal temple
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The moderators were nice enough to show me the other day and I really appreciated it.

steep fractal
velvet pendant
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Is there a way to be able to play free

deft sigil
velvet pendant
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And how do I play by my self on dnd beyond

deft sigil
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I would not recommend solo play as it is meant to be a social game. Not having at least a DM to guide you through the story makes it hard

velvet pendant
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Or want to

echo kelp
velvet pendant
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How do I post something in it

echo kelp
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You don't need to post anything - just direct message the game poster

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Or you can post that you're interested in a game in the thread attached to the game post (the little area underneath the game posting)

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For more helpful tips on finding a game or instructions on how to use our Looking For Game channels, please read #find-a-game carefully.

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Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

  • Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
  • Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
soft grove
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OLD player coming back in after wandering around with pathfinder after the 4 e thing.
So a Level 1 druid I have four prepared spells but 2 spell slots. So I have say, Cure wounds , thunderclap, Goodberry , and farie fire. I also have speak with critters memorized because druid.
I have 2 spell slots, that I can use to cast any combination of those spells. 1 cure 1 goodberry, 2 thunderclaps, etc. Right?

wide flame
blissful beacon
wide flame
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You will also have 2 cantrips, which have no casting limit

soft grove
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And are druids considered spontaneous, memorized, or do all casters work like this?

blissful beacon
soft grove
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I mean like 3.5 sorcerers

blissful beacon
soft grove
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Lets try this a different way. Do wizards, clerics, and bards all cast the same way, preparing x spells and then having Y spell slots?

blissful beacon
soft grove
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Excelent! thank you.

wide flame
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Gone are the days of Vancian "cast and forget" spellwork.

soft grove
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They may be gone now but mark my words they'll be back! .. Judith where did we park the car.... 🙂

wide flame
viral fossil
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What’s up dudes

proper bluff
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Thank you so much!!

astral snow
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I am a complete newbie to dnd but I would like to learn if anyone is willing to help a newly out thanks I greatly appreciate it

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signal fog
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@echo kelp when will I find out what decision is made about what I talked about to you

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And the mods

deft sigil
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@signal fog this is not the appropriate channel to follow-up on that matter. Please use moderator support to ask to speak with a moderator. We also can rarely give precise timelines, so please keep that in mind

arctic rampart
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Hi, I’m new to this server and I have like a couple questions Like how would you find out more details about what kind of campaigns people have posted? do you have to message the DMs about it or can you ask through the threads? And for finding campaigns you want to join do you have to like put your preferences and play styles somewhere or is this server Jsut like a hub for people to find others and to communicate with each other through dms? I know these aren’t really like dnd-newcomer related questions but they kinda are this dnd server newcomer questions so imma ask them here.

main fulcrum
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You can ask in the threads

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Unless the post says to do something else

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And you can post in #looking-for-players with your preferences but personally I think it's better to be proactive about finding games that interest you

arctic rampart
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I’m Jsut asking here cuz the threads Jsut say who started it with no details about campaigns or anything (might be problem on my end or Jsut no new campaigns idk)

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Cuz like I’m looking through the responses and ppl are like “this is a great idea can I join?” And I’m like where can I find what in the world they’re talking about TT

ocean zinc
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Hey guys i'm a DM and need help with my campaign. I've only been DM for a while now, i'm ten session plus in but as I continue new players joined who have far more experience then me and are abusing it to make combat encounters that I scheme up childs play to them . So I wanted to know how some mechanics work. How does the rogue combat work? I have one rogue who hide in combat then shoot his arrow then move to other area and hide again. His dexterity his high obviously since he a rogue but how do I combat this for more challenging encounters?

ocean zinc
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???

arctic acorn
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Rogues can hide as a bonus action so they can afford to fight like that. In any case a good DM needs to be firm and know when to say no so if you feel like your players are abusing your trust or kindness know that you have the right to set your foot down.

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If you feel like you need to get better acquainted with the basic rules I suggest taking a look at these.

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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?
idle raft
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What's the best way to find a party for new comers?

ocean zinc
hearty escarp
idle raft
ocean zinc
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Online i would suggest the channel Find a Game: # lfg-instruction-faq but make sure you have a player already made and have someone knowledge of the rules. But if you don't that could work in your favor too. Just be yourself and honest how you looking for people to play with your role and your experience with the game and what time and day you can play. I also highly commend playing in person since it way more fun, If you go to your town/city local comic shop or card store I'm sure they know a DND group it's that popular and trust me if your weird and socially awkward like me we wont judge if anything join the club.

idle raft
lyric fjord
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GUYS IM A NEW DM HOW DO I DO THIS

echo kelp
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First turn off all-caps (it's bad for accessibility)

lyric fjord
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aw alr

echo kelp
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Then check #learn-to-play and read through at least the free rules so you have an idea of the game mechanics

lyric fjord
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i invited 6 ppl and i have no idea how to start

lyric fjord
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and i watched sum tutorials the first session is next saturday

echo kelp
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You don't have to memorize or know everything but knowing where to look up the rules is extremely helpful as a DM

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Nice!

lyric fjord
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its based on an anime so ion have to make a world thank god

lyric fjord
echo kelp
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Okay so you have a game idea - good.
Next make sure your players have created characters suitable for the game.
Then write up some high level bullet-point notes for where the players start in your world, what are the different factions/powers in the world and how they conflict/work with each other, and what the plot for the story is.

lyric fjord
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my main problem is i have to make sm stat blocks for the enemies and even more for allies

lyric fjord
echo kelp
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Kobold is now "Dangerous Ninja"

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Or whatnot

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Don't make more work then you have to

lyric fjord
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basically the setting is modern day, and a massive group of sorcerers exorcise cursed spirits and evil sorcerers under the goverment

lyric fjord
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now another problem is

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basically theres a highschool for sorcerers and now my players group has a very talented and strong teacher for their group

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now my problem is that in every encounter she will step in if they start dying

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so no actual stakes

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what do i do about that

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and of course theres a plethora of other supr strong sorcerers running around the country doing missions

echo kelp
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Sigh. You made a DMPC. A DM Player Character is like a DM stand-in to push the game in specific directions. Don't do that. Allies are fine and sometimes the DM does need to intervene more directly but that should be rare.

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But they should be background scenery

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Not get involved

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except as needed and very rarely

lyric fjord
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so its not like the usual dnd world where the world is hostile or neutral to the party, the goverment helps the party so ion know how to make that work either

echo kelp
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You as the DM present problems to the players (to push the story) and let the players decide how their characters react and interact with that problem.

lyric fjord
echo kelp
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Again make the government and teachers background. They don't actively participate. They provide information and context, not solutions.

lyric fjord
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oh and to be specific the anime is JJK and its set 16 years after the manga finished

lyric fjord
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but like they dont have to worry about being fed or finding quarters or making camp

echo kelp
lyric fjord
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actually nvm i could make them do that

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oh i read this as DM newcomers my baddd

pine mortar
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i'm confused about this bit
"Once you have the Extra Attack feature, you can make one weapon attack yourself when you command the beast to take the Attack action."
from beastmaster

Does that mean if i already attacked on the beast's attack action

it means that i can only attack 1 time on my own attack action because the extra attack was used on the beast?

hearty escarp
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Kind of, but the other way around.
You take your Action to command the beast to attack. If you have the Extra Attack feature, you can then also make an attack when commanding the beast with this action.

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You can also take the Attack action yourself to attack twice instead of commanding the beast.

placid ember
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a consistent schedule is required for dnd right

hearty escarp
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I wouldn't say required, but certainly good to have.

ocean zinc
placid ember
wild onyx
# placid ember that is unfortunate then

Try looking for community servers. Many run games as and when there are folk available. It's not the same as a dedicated campaign, generally, but it could get you a go.

placid ember
teal temple
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The reason why is community games are more likely to have drop in and drop out players or play limited length games, thus allowing you to only worry about availability for a lower number of sessions. If you will, "I might not be available this day and this time every week" is kind of expected.

restive cairn
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is there an specific age you have to be to join?

hearty escarp
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No, but some groups may specify that they are for minors or adults respectively.

echo kelp
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Also note that Discords terms of service (and many online platforms) require a minimum age of 13

restive cairn
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yeah

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Ok thanks

charred zephyr
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Would playing BG3 help me with the rules of DND or is it different? I know the fighting is roughly the same but is there anything big that’s different

exotic heath
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Hey I am super interested in getting into Dnd but I live in an area where we have one game store that is crazy expensive. I also have no clue how dnd works at all other then it’s a rp game that uses dice and a dm. What would be the best way to get into it

wild onyx
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wild onyx
charred zephyr
idle raft
tawdry storm
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Hello!

echo kelp
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Welcome!

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echo kelp
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^ If you're new to D&D, there's some useful resources and links for you to help get you started with the basics

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

tawdry storm
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I know irl stuff, not so much on discord

echo kelp
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?tag new online

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tame sphinx
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It’s my first time in general using discord

echo kelp
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^ This article has some useful info on how folks use various tools to play D&D online

tawdry storm
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And in the server there are like quests and stuff?

echo kelp
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Nope - we actually don't host games on this server

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But you can use the Looking For Game channels to find a group/game to join

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Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

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  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
tawdry storm
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nods energetically

livid tusk
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Wassup

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I have done some research on how to play DnD by myself, learned classes, races and I almost exactly know how to make a character but I wanted a tad more help from someone more experienced to make my first character sheet

teal temple
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Best thing to do is follow character creation chapter in PH or Basic Rules (Basic are free).

Is there a specific thing(s) you need help with?

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& welcome! 🙂

livid tusk
livid tusk
teal temple
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You mean to have similar modifiers on each stat? Or you mean how to apply those modifiers on the rest of the sheet?

livid tusk
teal temple
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Equipment for starting characters comes from your class and your background. Your choices will list what equipment comes from each.

During play, equipment is purchased using gold from shops, merchants, etc., or looted / found on monsters, the dungeon room floor, stolen, etc.

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?tag new barbarian

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classBarbarian Barbarian

Storm with Rage, and wade into hand-to-hand combat
Barbarians are mighty warriors who are powered by primal forces of the multiverse that manifest as a Rage. More than a mere emotion—and not limited to anger—this Rage is an incarnation of a predator’s ferocity, a storm’s fury, and a sea’s turmoil.

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

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

wild onyx
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First, use the Standard Array method. Second, it's:
8-9: -1
10-11: 0
12-13: +1
14-15: +2
Etc

livid tusk
teal temple
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So, using Barbarian as an example, you should set your highest stats to things similar to this, STR, DEX, CON, primarily.

ornate kiln
teal temple
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CON is generally always important and every class has 1 or 2 others that help them be effective.

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E.g., for a Ranger, Dex & Wis,for a Rogue, just Dex, for a Warlock, just CHA (Although it helps to have dex), etc.

livid tusk
ornate kiln
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basically, yeah

livid tusk
ornate kiln
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rolling is one method

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usually, your DM will tell you when and how to roll for stats

livid tusk
teal temple
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Yep. Note though your background will give you either +1 to 3 stats or +2 to one an +1 to another, so that 15 can easily be a 16+ for +3.

ornate kiln
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here, we dont assume its the default, because then you cant really even begin making a character, as practice or otherwise, till a DM has signed off on your rolls

teal temple
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But characters don't have to be optimized. It is a choice.

livid tusk
ornate kiln
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well you should ask your DM 100% what method they want for stat generation

teal temple
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All good. The point I think was more that your DM may insist on certain methods not in the books.

livid tusk
ornate kiln
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if they are rolled

teal temple
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DM does not choose stats for background unless you make a custom background. The backgrounds themselves define what stats can increase.

livid tusk
ornate kiln
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if you make a custom background instead, then ask your DM

teal temple
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For example, Acolyte says the following so the +2/+1 and +1/+1/+1 can be assigned to these 3.

Ability Scores: Intelligence, Wisdom, Charisma

ornate kiln
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background and backstory are not the same, though one might inform the other

livid tusk
livid tusk
ornate kiln
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backgrounds are a mechanical component of your character, and they need one to be complete

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but they arent your full backstory

teal temple
# livid tusk Acolyte?

Acolyte is one of the backgrounds. As Omegon linked, they are explained in the section on Origin.

livid tusk
ornate kiln
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basically. what kind of job they did before becoming an adventurer, very broadly

teal temple
ancient gorge
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hello ^^

livid tusk
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Or I might add soldier just for the stats and try to modify the lore so it works

teal temple
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Or Criminal if that appeals more. (With Criminal, if the INT does not appeal, choose the +2/+1 on Dex/Con instead.)

livid tusk
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Thanks both of you

mystic niche
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Afternoon guys, I'm new here and hoping to learn and have fun as much as I can 💯

warped sonnet
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I’m also new here 👋👋

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plucky ridge
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Hey welcome! Check out the bot post above and the pinned posts in this channel. There are a lot of good resources to get you started and feel free to ask questions here. dndCheers

lost silo
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Hey new folks

warped sonnet
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I’m here because I want to become more adept in combat situations

lost silo
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what y aneed to know

sturdy elm
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Hey, I heard that there was an area here where I could share my westmarch. Where exactly would that be?

teal temple
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Generally, you will want to focus on features that complement or in other ways give bonuses to elements in combat.

You probably want to ask in #optimization though if you're looking to say assemble a build.

shrewd cipher
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i tried to make a character but idk if its good or bad can anyone review it for me if i send the link?

warped sonnet
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I’m in the process of potentially revamping my character and I want to be more prepared during battles as opposed to having to call on my DM for clarification

sturdy elm
shrewd cipher
lost silo
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or that link lol

sturdy elm
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First off, it looks like you decided to go into monk with a barbarian main, which is not the best idea

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Usually its best to just go full barbarian at that point

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Nor do I think you are able to cast shadow monk spells while in rage

lost silo
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they key to characters at that level is ALL of the equipment and items they have, since you have no inventory, its hard to tell if your build will work

sturdy elm
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Would also allow you to push heavier into dex/con

shrewd cipher
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i was trying to make a barbarian who uses his unarmed strike and path of the beast attacks

warped sonnet
sturdy elm
shrewd cipher
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so should i rework

lost silo
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I agree, drop monk, go full barb. get tavern brawler

sturdy elm
lost silo
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ahhh missed that lol

sick vale
sturdy elm
# lost silo ahhh missed that lol

Hey, I heard that there was an area here where I could share my westmarch. Where exactly would that be?

By the way, do you happen to know an answer to this?

shrewd cipher
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what if i go 6 monk and get the shadow jump skill

sturdy elm
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Still less effective than a full barb

lost silo
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follow the instructions in #find-a-game . it tells you how to post to the community page

sturdy elm
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Appreciate it

sick vale
stiff hollow
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Y'all have no clue how happy i am, there is no word to describe it

lost silo
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why is that

stiff hollow
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I had my first DnD session today and it was AWESOME

lost silo
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HECK YEAH!!!

stiff hollow
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So apparently my race is Genasi

teal temple
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Apparently? Were you not aware of your species?

stiff hollow
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And, according to the DM, the best fitting class is a multiclass between a magician and alchemist

stiff hollow
fresh fable
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Those are not dnd classes

stiff hollow
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They aren't?

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Oh i checked, those are homebrewed classes in the website

teal temple
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Interesting. I'm not sure I've ever heard of D&D where the race is unknown. There used to be rules for 0 level characters in earlier editions which could have no class, but these days, yeah, you would have both. Maybe the DM is heavily homebrewing.

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Either way, glad to hear it was enjoyable!

stiff hollow
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Oh and not magician, it's sorcerer

stiff hollow
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It was the true definition of peak

lost silo
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I have heard of campaigns where the DM builds the characters and the players learn more and more about them as the play. Also MANY will pre generate characters and players chose from the "stack"

stiff hollow
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I can proudly say that i am absolutely hooked on dnd now

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Best part, my first roll was an 18, beginners luck moment

jagged flame
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I just joined, can someone help me to start everything adventurers league related at one go(voice chat preferably) in a few hours?

echo kelp
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I’m not sure anyone will be able to jump on to a VC call on such short notice and timeframe.

jagged flame
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Sorry for not being specific tho

echo kelp
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Yeah check in with the folks in #adventurers-league as they will know the ins and outs of AL games

arctic acorn
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This is a very big server and we get a lot of newbies here every day. Few people will be comfortable jumping on vc with a stranger.

dire rover
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I am looking for a group to play with as a noob. I have D&D beyond with 2024 rules/tasha's, physical 2024 rulebook, a character(can make new), and roll 20 integration

arctic acorn
dire rover
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oh ty

teal temple
ancient gorge
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hi

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i wish i can do bg3 one shot is that possible?

teal temple
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Only if someone creates one. BG3 is just a story created within D&D that can have many stories. Your DM would need to set up their campaign to be like BG3.

ancient gorge
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yeah :D

teal temple
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Best thing to do would be to check the looking for channels and if the game does not exist, maybe request on looking for DM that this is what you want.

See below.

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Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

  • Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
  • Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
ancient gorge
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oki doki will try later :D

jagged flame
teal temple
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Y

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PM

jagged flame
# teal temple Y

i think i have no roles that allow me to join any vc(if there is one to begin with)

teal temple
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Yeah, we have to set up a private chat or do it on a different server basically. The server really doesn't support VCs.

teal temple
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All good. We can try later if still interested. Belated welcome. 🙂

plucky pivot
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hey, im a new player only experience i got is bg3, was wandering if there is like a full guide for all in need to know (rules, how to find a fitting group and tips for starting).

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lost silo
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Those links are great David

mystic niche
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Hello, so I recently decided to finally delve into dnd and created my first character today. Any tips for what I should do next?🥹

last widget
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Hello there!

signal fog
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@mystic niche yes have a DM or Dungeon Master look at your character sheet when you join a server to make sure that your character sheet is done correctly and then find a one shot,mini campaign or full campaign within the server

mystic niche
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Okay great, I did my character on DND beyond and also Roll20 so it should be easier to share.😌

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Or should I do a physical one as well?👀

signal fog
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No you’re just fine with both ways for now

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You can find games to join on here or at roll20

mystic niche
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Ok great, thanks much ❤️

plucky pivot
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hey im building my first character what rules do i use?

signal fog
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You can use the 2014 or legacy or the new 2024 version but depending on how the DM wants

plucky pivot
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thanks

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when it says a time of game is it my time zone or posters?

wild onyx
lost silo
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Just put what time zone you’re in and what works for u. If a DM is interested, they can figure out if that fits their needs

loud oasis
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Heyy I’m new to this yall me and my friend have just joined and are really interested help would be appreciated !! <33 @vivid nymph

lost silo
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Her tjx and sloth ! 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.

vivid nymph
loud oasis
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omg yesss good question.

cerulean portal
vivid nymph
lost silo
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If yer using pen and paper absolutely. If you’re using something like roll20 or D&D beyond, it records most things for u

vivid nymph
wary flame
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Hello I'm new to the discord

lost silo
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HI queen how are u

wary flame
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Just chilling at work, and making a campaign but with my go to guy, for dnd questions is being slow to answer I looked up dnd chats and here we are.

lost silo
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lol got ya!!! love to hear it making a campaign!!!!

wary flame
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it is a paranormal spooky ghosty campaign, I got the idea, from how you start the turn of forune's wheel, the multiverse campaign

lost silo
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sweet. Its been a long time since i ran one like that

echo kelp
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Can I nudge the campaign design chat to #dm-discussion or #dm-world-building so as to keep this chat free for new to D&D folks to get help getting started? Thanks!

wary flame
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sorry

echo kelp
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No worries! Just trying to keep things on topic! (also good luck with your campaign!)

karmic dune
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Yo chat just got here what’s good?

livid tusk
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Can I stack proficiencies using class and background? So like if I choose to be a barbarian and to be proficient in intimidation but then I also have the soldier bg I have another proficiency bonus on intimidation

livid tusk
lofty roost
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You either have proficiency in something, or you don't

livid tusk
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No double proficiency then

lofty roost
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No you can do that

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Ranger, Rogue, Bard, and the Skilled feat all give Expertise, which allow you to add double your proficiency bonus to a skill

karmic dune
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Woah cool beans

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Hey guys. New to the DnD channel. Been wanting to get into a game. I asked in #dnd-discussion but they were arguing about stuff. I was just wondering if there is a way I would be able to say, "Hey here's my character sheet, and these times are good for me if anyone has room"

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or if there's a channel for that

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Feel free to ask other questions

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Thank you!

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hey guys I'm trying to get into DnD but I literally know nothing about DnD and when I look up lessons theres only a few words I can understand and I dont know the rules, I dont know what the basics are for making a character (character sheets are confusing and idk what anything means on them yet) so.. yeah if someone could explain in like terms for a 5 year old or something that would be amazing 💔 😭

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teal temple
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Welcome MOSS. Those links are pretty good.

wide flame
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Thank thank you

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!!

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# grand oar hey guys I'm trying to get into DnD but I literally know nothing about DnD and w...

To your specific last question though ....

D&D is basically a type of cooperative storytelling.

The Dungeon Master decides what the setting & challenges to be dealt with and acts as the person who fills in how the setting and non-player elements interact with what the characters do.

The Players decide what to do to interact in the world with their characters.

Actual play is very much a response type system:

  1. DM describes something.
  2. Players declare what their characters do.
  3. DM describes results.
  4. Repeat from Step 1.
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Dice may be used to randomly determine assorted things in steps 1, 2, and 3.

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hardy furnace
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How does the character sheet work? Is there one I use to start out with, and is there a less complicated one?

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The easiest character sheet to use is the D&D Beyond one because it's pretty well documented and fills out most things for you once you make character choices. I find this less complicated because you don't need to know as much of the rules because things are in dropdowns.

I guess the drawback is it doesn't tell you where it's putting things (it just does), so you might not learn as much to do it yourself. To learn better, what you may want to do is use any 5E sheet you can find, and go through Character Creation in the Basic Rules (that are free!) from the link provided below. This process should help you understand better what gets filled in on the sheet and where. You can always then switch to Beyond for its conveniences if you want to go that route. (Depending on how you want to handle any purchased content that you eventually purchase (digital or paper), D&D Beyond may or may not make sense.)
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024/creating-a-character

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I think my problem with Beyond is that there’s just so much and I don’t know what to put😭

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I mean, I'd tell you there's no wrong things to put, but there are strong opinions out there as to how to optimize characters, but optimization is a choice.

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The nice thing with Beyond is it limits your choices with dropdowns or selections so you can see what things are available given what you have chosen before. If you're not even sure what class to play, you probably want to have an idea about the character first, like do you wnat to beat things with a stick or cast destructive spells or cast healing or helpful spells or be a negotiator or intimidating presence in the party, or whatever. That helps you loosely get to a class which you can then use to get you on your way.

hardy furnace
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So I have to pick a role like Rouge or something, then a race?

teal temple
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Basically, yeah. You just kind of step through Beyond's character creator. Tab by Tab starting from the one furthest to the left. By the time you get to the last tab, you'll basically have a complete character.

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You can jump around, but going tab by tab allows you to focus on the decisions one at a time.

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& class should almost always be early as much of the character's play will be heavily influenced by the chosen class.

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... so it really shouldn't be an "afterthought"

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Either method works though... Tab by tab or follow the creating-a-character chapter from D&D Beyond's Basic rules.

hardy furnace
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Im filling out a sheet rn, what’s a “thieves can’t”

teal temple
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Thieves Cant is a made up language of sort of signs and signals where you still speak in one language but it's sort of "in code" to hide what you're saying from people who don't know what it means.

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An equivalent idea is when someone in their 50s tries to understand the slang of a teen. It sounds like English words, but they don't know what it means. So, this is that, but it's deliberate on the part of criminals and the like to hide their activities and negotiations.

hardy furnace
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So it’s a special language only thieves know?

teal temple
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Pretty much, yeah. To be honest, it's heavily underutilized in most games. You may find you don't even use it most of the time.

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But it's free as a Rogue and you can't take something else in its place, so it's the kind of thing you just write down in case you ever need it. 🙂

hardy furnace
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After I’m done making my character, what do I do?

teal temple
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So, your DM may ask you to do something different to create a character but it's good to create one to know the basics even if you might have to make a slightly different one.... Which is to say.... Your next step is to start to look for a game to join (or some friends to play with).

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And that search starts here....

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Woah… [insert William Dafoe looking up]

teal temple
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Yeah, that's usually the fun part. Actually getting to play. 🙂

hardy furnace
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Thank you many for this

teal temple
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Hopefully it's the beginning of many happy games of D&D for you. 🙂

hardy furnace
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What are the terms I should know?

wild onyx
teal temple
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A lot of what you will want to know is in the first chapter of the basic rules and the Glossary. The Glossary is invaluable as a quick lookup for certain terms.

stable elm
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Hello what should i know and do to get in a game

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Check out #find-a-game
It contains instructions for the server's LFG channels

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For resources on learning the game to get started, check out #learn-to-play

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And if you've got any specific questions, this channel is a good place to ask

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stable elm
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stable elm
hardy furnace
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That was more my fault lol, but yea

harsh coyote
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Got curious of DND and wanted to give it a try but I'm guessing it's not just you can do everything I'm guessing there is rules to this right like character creation and stuff and wondering what rules I should know before looking for a DND game to commit to

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lost silo
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Those links are a huge help Kenshiro

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harsh coyote
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I'll look at the links and thank y'all good folks I'll definitely try this see you later.

plucky pivot
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hey is it ok to join in the middle of campaign as a totally new player or will it be to hard to follow?

cerulean portal
plucky pivot
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ok i just dont want to ruin the expirience for the others by asking to many quistions but i guess they know im new

harsh coyote
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I'm back for a new question.
What's a human or elf
My character concept revolves around stealth and strength build as a rogue like a animal predator. for my character backround outlander.
I don't know which species I should do human or elf

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karmic bough
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currently in a pbp as a dm and the players are doing well (mostly) but I keep forgetting things like the story and what happened earlier. I also keep forgetting other details mid-fight and I end up accidently turning the fight against the players even if they should be winning.

loud oasis
lost silo
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glad i can help

random bluff
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Hello im a new player trying to find a table

lost silo
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Hey Sheln

random bluff
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Hello Mitcho

white wave
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Hey. I’ve been playing for a while but am currently looking for a group. I generally play tiefling and dragon born

lost silo
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How are you Sheln

random bluff
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Im ok im just looking for something new to spice up my life ive wanted to try dnd out for awhile

lost silo
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D&D can do that lol.

random bluff
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Ivy what time zone are you in?

lost silo
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Central (CST)

random bluff
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Im on Pacific

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So where 2 hours apart

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Better then 10 lol

lost silo
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lol thats so true!

deft drum
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Hello, I would like to know where I can find a online Dnd session? I am new and have seen so much of dnd and I would like to play it with a group

topaz garnet
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You can use the LFG channels in this discord to look for a group. Just keep in mind it could take theoretically anywhere from a few hours to literal months, to find a game right for your schedule, your timezone, and what kind of game you want to play in.

deft drum
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Thanks

deft drum
topaz garnet
hallow garden
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The Wikipedia link would help you find it on your preferred platform I think

sleek glen
hallow garden
# sleek glen is it like introduction to DnD? I am like completly new I only played BG3 and I ...

It's a family that starts playing DnD together, one of the brothers is the DM, they're all podcasters/ performers so it's entertaining. You're going along with them as they start their first campaign. I'm just getting started with it and so far they're kind of sticking to the rules
For other intro stuff I found a random "playing dnd with high schoolers" put out by a high school media class and their teacher on YT

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shrewd cipher
marsh mulch
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its not low?

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For a non magic item everything looks in order

lean spindle
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Hey looking for a Group im New to dmd though but would really like to get into it

teal temple
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At a broad level, extra damage often comes from your abilities, spells, whatever, sometimes loosely called damage riders (things you add on to damage) or in the case of Fighters, it often comes from extra attacks.

In the case of your Barbarian, you have Reckless Attack, which increases chance of Critical Hits through Advantage, you have Brutal Strike which adds extra dice, you have Graze in case you miss, the additional damage of Rage is not in there, etc. And of course, by level 20, you will likely have magic items that do more.

It's also not always about sheer damage output. You have a number of things that help keep you alive to get a chance to do damage too.

marsh mulch
lean spindle
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Doesnt matter to me whatever works tbh just really wanna try it

marsh mulch
rotund locust
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After using DNDB for all my chars, I wrote a paper character sheet for the first time
It's a 2014 Gloomstalker Assassin using rolling for stat allocation (I lucked out super hard here)

Could someone check it out and see if I made any mistakes? Would really appreciate it

marsh mulch
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Tells you how to find a in person or online group easily

lean spindle
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Thank you

marsh mulch
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You're welcome! Also, if you do look for a group at a library or game store it will be easier if you maybe get together a group that shares something collectively. For instance, my group was all strangers that contacted online and met in a game store, but we were all homeschoolers. Makes it a little easier and more likely you'll be on the same page but its not strictly neccessary

fallen grotto
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heyo everyone

lean spindle
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Id like to start online though but thanks for the help

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Made my first Characzer yesterday but i dont know if it even works hahaha

teal temple
# shrewd cipher https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/148598078/tEUpE0 why does my character dea...

So, this is more of an optimization question that belongs in #optimization but as a quick aside to help you out here as you seem to be indicating you are new....

D&D is also not Diablo 4 in that at maximum level you should not be expecting damage in the millions or billions. The top builds for damage would still only be in the 100-200 range and require some serious synergies. At level 20, 50-100 damage is much more common.

If you swap out Tavern Brawler (or Sentinel if you prefer) for Great Weapon Master and use the Greataxe, you will do:
1d12 + 7(STR) + 6(GWM) + 4(Rage) which averages 24 already or average 48 over the 2 attacks.
Add 2d10 for Brutal Strike is another 11 for 59 which is already decent damage.

At this point we have no magic items or crits or help from your ally in here and have factored nothing in for your ability to reroll damage.

If you crit on one of your 2 attacks, then you would add an extra 7 through another d12 plus a whole 3rd attack as a Bonus Action for another 24 for 31 more bringing you up to 90.

Your damage would be fine.

If your intention was expecting damage from unarmed strikes / natural weapons, you just are not going to see as high numbers. If Damage is the focus, Focusing heavily on the axe instead would allow you to swap out Path of the Beast for something that would do even more damage with the axe. For example, 2024 Berserker will allow you to add 4d6 (avg 14) while 2024 Zealot will allow you to add 1d6+10 (also around 14) once per Turn. Note with the 4d6, if it crits, you would roll that twice effectively adding 28 bringing your crit total to an average of around 118.

(Side note, not an optimization expert but it really comes down to focusing your build on specific things instead of lots of things.)

lean spindle
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@teal temple can you Review my first Charakter and Teller me if it works and what i should chance for ither character

teal temple
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I can take a look if you wish. I will need a link and you need the sharing settings on Public.

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In general though, what works is what you want to play. Much like BG3, there is more than one way to get through challenges and it is not all about sheer damage output or burst damage in D&D. People that want to play what they are playing often play better and overall make better parts of the team.

lean spindle
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Okay ill dm you the link in a second

flat shard
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how can i find a dm that is opne to new comers

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

If you can figure how to make a character and get an idea of how their abilities and features work, most tables are happy enough to take on new folk.

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And if you've any particular questions about that, do feel free to ask.

lost silo
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can we help

compact quiver
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with wat?

teal temple
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This channel is intended for D&D newcomers who might have questions. And thus, the question if there's anything we can help with.

compact quiver
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ok👍

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Where can I find info for a new DM?

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?newdm

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# runic shale Where can I find info for a new DM?

It may depend largely on what type of information you need, but the Basic Rules that are free on D&D Beyond also includes sections geared towards Dungeon Masters that should likely be read over. DMs are often also well served to read player sections so they understand a little of what players can do and can make rulings and/or can answer questions. Inevitably, players will ask about something they are unclear on or if they are trying to do something that is either not covered in the rules or they want to "break them" in this case and can explain why it should be allowed.

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# runic shale Where can I find info for a new DM?

Adding to what the other person said I would also try and find abit about balanceing and some stuff about what u should ask your players to roll for (like the difference between perseption and investigation ect)

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Thank you 🫶

haughty wagon
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Wazzzzuuupppp

lost silo
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hey turtle

haughty wagon
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How are you doing today?

lost silo
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I am well and u

haughty wagon
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I'm good, trying to do elemental damage shenanigans with a ranger.

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Ive gotten poison, trying to figure out how I could get more elements in.

teal temple
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To more seriously optimize, you probably want #optimization , but as an easy option, if you're using 2024 rules, you can cast Hunter's Mark as a concentration spell which will at least add 1d6 Force. At higher levels, you can cast something like Elemental Weapon. Note though, that for a class that is often somewhat associated with Elements, Rangers actually have minimal effects that actually add "elemental damage". Especially in 2024, it's mostly weapon damage, piercing damage, psychic damage, or necrotic damage, etc. and minimal to no options for elemental damage.

runic shale
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So another question, what does the subscription for the DND website give me?

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Does it give me a free campaign that I can use?

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Like if I were to buy it would it give me everything I need to make it all easier

teal temple
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As a player, access to things like homebrew and unlimited player slots are two of the big ones. DMs see somewhat more benefit.

There is no free campaign per say for subscribing but theoretically one of the monthly subscription benefits could be a campaign, but I don't think it's ever been something like that. It's usually some small thing like digital dice.

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Books that you purchase are independent of your subscription and a subscription is not required to use any books you purchase.

haughty wagon
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So if I was to use a campaign there like Frozen Sick, and I bought the subscription what does it help with the campaign? I'm reading about the maps and I'm a bit confused

teal temple
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One of the bigger benefits of a Master Tier subscription for at least one person in a group is the ability to activate sharing for the group. This allows everyone in the group to benefit from the book purchases of any person in that campaign.

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Maps is the WotC Virtual Table Top, the only person that needs a sub for your campaign is the DM.

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# shrewd cipher are natural weapons bad or something and whats the max damage or average damage ...

They're just a little harder to stack bonuses to be a top contender for damage as a lot of things don't trigger off natural weapons, so Unarmed Strikes are usually the better alternative to weapons / spells. (and thus you see more Monks in 2024 than in 2014 as Monks got nice upgrades)

As I mentioned though, part of the problem is that speccing only on damage is more of a trap in D&D than it is in some other games. Glass Cannons tend to heavily depend on their allies or end up dead on the dungeon room floor. Or white room builds that don't work out in actual play... E.g., I've seen a number of builds that have a round or two setup. Thing is, often in T3 or T4, especially at tables of 5-7, a battle can often be over in a round and a half, the result of which being that barring a really good initiative roll, the "OP build" rarely gets to happen. Another common problem is a limited resource that often is available less times than combats that they could be used in.

shrewd cipher
# teal temple They're just a little harder to stack bonuses to be a top contender for damage a...

I don't focus on damage directly, it just felt wrong for a level 20 character to hit so little, but thanks to your explanation, I now understand better why it doesn't hit, the reason I'm hung up on natural weapons hitting little is because the character's main fighting method will be natural weapons because of flavor, story and i like the bestial idea of a barbarian turning his hands or mouth into monster-like and attacking.

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Might also want to consider building for more than level 20. In many games, even in Organized Play like AL, Tier 4, much less Level 20 is a heck of a lot less common than games that are running levels 1 to 10. Many games end in Tier 3. Even in the major WotC published Hardcovers, very few actually make it past level 14.

shrewd cipher
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i talked with my dm and he said he will accept only claws as unarmed not the tail and bite which is fair considering the fact that claws is the main damage method for path of the beast

runic shale
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Is there a channel for Frozen Sick?

teal temple
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Always great when the DM will help you out!

shrewd cipher
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also thanks for your responses

teal temple
shrewd cipher
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also i cant seem to use the old alert with the human origin, is there a way to use it?

cedar ether
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Hello folks! Birdie/Soph here and I'm new-ish to DND! I'm trying to find a campaign for myself and my dad and brother to play (brother is also new-ish, and dad doesn't know anything about DND)! Should we try to find a campaign to join, or should I try to learn to DM to the best of my ability and run a one-shot with them? Any advice appreciated ❤️

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Ah cool! thanks fancy bot! lol! hope everyone's havin a good day!

wheat crystal
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There's also #learn-to-play and the pins here, both of which have a bunch of useful links

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surreal ravine
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Hello cutie pies,im felice and trying to learn DNDbecause i saw it as a cool activity,im a quick learner with curious ideas so dont be scared to aproach if needed ^^ I Would love to join this curious world on a new adventure

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stiff hollow
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Okay so i checked with an english language website, and the Genasi race is a thing, and is in the "The rarer DnD races include:" list

lost silo
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Queen those links from the bot are very helpful in learning

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If you had direct questions feel free to ask

surreal ravine
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I think i have a dnd beyond installed somewhere

stiff hollow
lost silo
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Birdie, I agree both options are great. If yer under 18, you’ll have more luck just doing it yourself to be honest

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Is a website Queen or an app on it phone but I suggest using it on a computer when yer learning

stiff hollow
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The sheer excitement i had when i kept getting good rolls when my party was ambushed by goblins cannot be explained through words

surreal ravine
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Well a pc isnt an option for me

stiff hollow
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Gnome? I like gnomes

lost silo
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Got ya!!! The phone app is great too just a smidge easier on a computer

wheat crystal
stiff hollow
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Well, because "metal is a sub element for earth", according to my DM

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An ability to create a small tool, shield or weapon for an ally for the next 3 moves, or an ability to cover an ally in thin metal armor for 10 moves(this one uses mana, so the use amount is very limited)

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The armor bonus is also small, obviously

wheat crystal
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It seems like you're making a homebrew subrace then? If you'd like feedback or discuss the idea you should check out #homebrew

surreal ravine
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There is a lot of info i have to admit

stiff hollow
lost silo
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there is queen. I suggest working through the steps of making a character. each step gives good instructions on how to do it and you get used to some of the mechanics of playing just by doing so

surreal ravine
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Now im creating the background

lost silo
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nice!!! that can be fun. read your optoins and pick how you think your character came to be n this place in their life to become an adventurer.

static lily
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Hello and good afternoon :]

lost silo
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Howdy Nai

static lily
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How are you?

lost silo
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great and u

surreal ravine
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What do i put in faith?

static lily
surreal ravine
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Im trying to kind of bend the system to make me a raccoon anthro

echo kelp
lost silo
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that would be dipping in to homebrew races i do believe as I have not seen one specific.

echo kelp
lost silo
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Such as Tabaxi which are feline anthro

surreal ravine
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It would take more time to find a session that way but idc

lost silo
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i would bet many DMs would be ok with reskinning a normal race or help with a homebre race

surreal ravine
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Problem is what do i set as a base? A human and in story say it was cursed?

marsh mulch
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Isn't there a racoon race

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already

signal fog
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@surreal ravine I know someone who can help you with the raccoon race

echo kelp
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No there isn't an official D&D racoon race

lost silo
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You'd have to work that out officially with your dm

surreal ravine
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if yer just having fun buidling a character you can do what feels right to u

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If u 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.

surreal ravine
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Okay

loud oasis
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How do you play with others online and how do I begin my character creation process me and @vivid nymph are wondering!

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?tag new online

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^ Various ways folks play D&D online

signal fog
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I’m playing in the Dragon Heist module campaign and we have a player who is actually a raccoon race

echo kelp
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And if you're looking for a group to join please read #find-a-game

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tjx if you 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.

teal temple
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signal fog
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There is a raccoon race called the Mapach

echo kelp
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That's not an official species/race though

signal fog
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It’s homebrew

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It could be UA

short marsh
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Oh then that would be 3rd party

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Still unofficial though

short marsh
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Ye

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It is in Humblewood which is 3rd party and not official

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How do I find local people to run d&d with I’m trying to get into and woild like to play with people who got experience

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Okay now i have to asign points etc

lost silo
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what class did u chose

surreal ravine
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Sorcerer/druid

lost silo
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interesting combo 🙂

surreal ravine
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Im leaning into a self proclaimed queen of raccoons

signal fog
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Humberwood is UA

echo kelp
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No it's 3rd party.
Unearthed Arcana is official D&D playtest material (they are testing things before it gets produced officially)

lost silo
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i love that queen

signal fog
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Oh ok

surreal ravine
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So now i have to choose the points and ability scores

lost silo
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it is sad that UA doesnt work on D&D Beyond

signal fog
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Some DMs allow it

echo kelp
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I mean you can homebrew things to recreate the UA for playtesting but you're on your own to do that

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Also don't publish it

lost silo
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correct, just tough to do lol

surreal ravine
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Hm

signal fog
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But it can be done

lost silo
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what has ye perplexed queen

surreal ravine
signal fog
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This should be in another channel right

lost silo
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got ya lol. well sorcerer LOVES charasima. Druids LOVE wisdom. ALL characters benefit from constitution so I'd focus on those 3 first

surreal ravine
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And the ability scores,it says i can choose manual,standard array and point buy

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Sorry if helping me is causing a problem

signal fog
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Thought you guys didn’t have any time for character creation

lost silo
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chose standard array or point buy

signal fog
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Manual stats may be better

echo kelp
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?tag new abilities

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Abilities

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

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

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

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

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

short marsh
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Yeah Humblewood is a setting/book made by hit point press, I’m awaiting for the expansions tho

signal fog
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I use Avrae for manual stats it’s easier

surreal ravine
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I think im done

lost silo
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Awesome!!

surreal ravine
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Althou not sure if i did all correctly

lofty sand
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Me shy to ask me wanna join

surreal ravine
lost silo
lofty sand
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You ,aking characters?

lost silo
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Ben you can 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.

lofty sand
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Ty

wheat crystal
wheat crystal
signal fog
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What I was saying @wheat crystal was about the Avrae command randchar for stats

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I call it manual stats because you get to put the numbers anywhere you want

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You have to manually do that

viral mirage
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i have the entirety of the 5e dnd collection (monsters,maps storys) everything the only problem is that im not exactly sure how it works, im trying to find a experienced dm that can give me a rundown of how the tyranny of dragons story works as im having problems understanding as this would be my first campaign ran.

echo kelp
signal fog
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@viral mirage I can help you with that

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Can I PM you

viral mirage
icy anvil
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Hi there, I'm new to DnD and I'm interested in learning to play - has anyone got any starter tips? Sorry to bother you all! ^^

weak shore
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I think u read the guide or player handbook

icy anvil
teal temple
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@icy anvil see below...

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icy anvil
teal temple
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These links should help you along with the basic rules being invaluable.

icy anvil
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Much appreciated, Cal 🙂

signal fog
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Also @icy anvil you can join some servers that accept new players and some of them will train you to play

icy anvil
signal fog
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You’re welcome

radiant yacht
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hi 🙂

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can i tell you guys about a damage system i invented?

plucky ridge
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#homebrew is probably the best place for that 🙂

radiant yacht
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ok, thanks 🙂

sinful gust
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What is foundry and DDB

vital sail
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Foundry is a VTT (Virtual Tabletop, a program that can be used to assist running DnD and other similar games online)

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By DDB do you mean DnD Beyond?

sinful gust
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Maybe I’m not sure

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It might be

vital sail
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DnD Beyond is an official website that serves as both a market for Official and Homebrew content, as well as some features of a VTT.

soft holly
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hey guys im completly new to dand d never played but i heard a lot about it and wanted to give it a try

lost silo
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Hey Tri. 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.

soft holly
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okay thanks

plucky pivot
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dumb question but im playing a fighter with Shillelagh and id says i need misiltoe and a shamrock leaf how do you get these stuff?

signal fog
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Ask your DM if there’s a store in the area that sells them or ask if you can find them in the forest if you are around one @plucky pivot

plucky pivot
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i didnt start yet was wandering if you can buy like a starting item but ill just wait for the campaign to start

signal fog
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It won’t be in your starting equipment

plucky pivot
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thanks

signal fog
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You’re welcome

green carbon
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I need help writing a new campaign

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I've never been a dm before

signal fog
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I would recommend you do a few modules before starting out with your own homebrew campaign @green carbon

green carbon
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I more so mean to prepare

signal fog
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Yes you can read the modules and come with ideas for your homebrew campaign

sterile forge
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Does Quests of the infinite staircase count?

signal fog
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Any module counts

green carbon
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I am really just asking for general tips on map creation and so on I don't really need inspiration for the story

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Equipment needed etc

signal fog
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Yes if you can transfer your novel to module it can be done

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There are map makers that you can get

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Google map makers and you will find a list of them

green carbon
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What about equipment that I need

signal fog
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That would depend on your characters in the novel and your players

short marsh
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That’s in the phb and dmg

signal fog
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Kyle means to say Players Handbook and Dungeon Masters Guide

teal temple
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Aw man, wouldn't it be awesome if you went to the pub and you got D&D. 🙂

short marsh
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Dungeon draft and alchemist are solid map makers

signal fog
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There’s a Pub in Philadelphia PA where they do play DnD

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One of my players DMs there

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They are paid games though

teal temple
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(adds Philly to vacation destination list)

signal fog
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I can get the name of the Pub the next time I talk to her

sterile forge
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There is also a place called boards to beer that does Dnd every first and third wednesday of the month in Memphis.

signal fog
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I’m just 4 hours away from Memphis

short marsh
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There is an event going down in pa this weekend no cash tho so eh

signal fog
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That sucks

sterile forge
signal fog
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No @sterile forge

sterile forge
signal fog
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No I haven’t

sterile forge
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i attend the Wednesday one shots

signal fog
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If I’m up that way I will check it out

gentle cairn
pliant temple
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Hey... im new to dnd and im actually looking to learn and play. I hear its fun and all and yea jst kinda interested..

limber flicker
unborn gale
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Hi I’m looking for an online dnd campaign im new ish

vital sail
unborn gale
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#
Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

  • Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
  • Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
vital sail
fair nimbus
pliant temple
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I mean i see user id and all but im abit confused

edgy onyx
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You'd chat in the thread of the game you're interested in, or contact the person who made the post

pliant temple
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Ahhh ok 😅 thanks 😅😅

clear wedge
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hi

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how do i play dnd

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hearty escarp
clear wedge
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ok thank you

sterile forge
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mood tbh.

bitter void
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how do I describe the psychic damage im doing to the enemy?

hearty escarp
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Up to you, but I most often describe it as an very powerful and piercing headache.

bitter void
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can I just describe it like resurfacing childhood trauma

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"my character stabs the enemy making the enemy remember the neglect they received from their family"

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like that

hearty escarp
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Unless called for by the DM, I wouldn't spontaneously make up details about the enemy I'm fighting.

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You could describe the effects of psychic damage on your own character like that though.

signal island
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Hi! I’m Azalea! I’m new here to the D&D server!

fallen surge
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welcome

brisk pendant
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Hello there. I'm sirmnmthehufflepuff, Huffle for short, I'm new to the server but not to DnD. Doesn't mean I know everything though. I look forward to the different topics and stories

signal island
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Hello, Huffle!
Me as well! My campaign broke off about 6 years ago now lol. I also look forward to different stories and topics!

brisk pendant
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Hi Azalea. lol That's to bad but hopefully you can find another one! 😁

signal island
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Thanks!

brisk pendant
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Welcome!

smoky abyss
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Hey

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Can someone explain how dnd works?

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fallen surge
# smoky abyss Can someone explain how dnd works?

Welcome! The bot post above has lots of helpful information to get you started. I think the Basic Rules (under the quick links section) does a good job of explaining how the game works, but if you want a more simplified explanation, you could start with the small guided demo, below:

exotic remnantBOT
smoky abyss
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Can someone explain dnd beyond and how to start a campaign

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And i dont get what the dices does

fallen surge
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?tag new dice

exotic remnantBOT
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Dice

Dice add randomness to the game. The 20-sided die (d20) is the most important one you’ll use. When the outcome of an action is uncertain, the game uses D20 Tests to determine success or failure. The higher your roll, the more likely it is that you succeed. The most common use for dice other than the d20 is to determine damage.

When you need to roll dice, the rules tell you how many dice to roll of a certain type, along with any numbers to add or subtract. For example, “3d8 + 5” means you roll three eight-sided dice, add them together, and add 5 to the total.

fallen surge
# smoky abyss Can someone explain dnd beyond and how to start a campaign

So, the first thing that's important to understand is that D&D is not a video game. The game is played in the imagination. You use words to describe your character and the world around you. You don't play it on a website or anything like that. D&D Beyond is a set of tools that can make it easier to play the game, but its not required by any means. Think of it more like a well organized notebook

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If you want more specific help navigating D&D beyond's website and such, there is a #ddb-support channel in this server for that specifically

smoky abyss
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Ah, thank you

teal temple
short marsh
solar galleon
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HI i'm new, used to play dnd back in the day on 3 and 3.5, haven't played in 10-15 years, i've read 5e rules, can someone help me clarify some things?

wheat crystal
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Sure shoot your questions!

solar galleon
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how often do new games or table show up?

harsh fjord
solar galleon
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what is the average length of games there? like mostly one shots or monthly campaigns?

harsh fjord
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I think it's a mix.

solar galleon
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and lastly, whats is exacly the adventures league? i've read it but couldn't undestand clearly

exotic remnantBOT
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dynoError No tag al found.

harsh fjord
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It's the organized play program of D&D. You use specific rules so you can port your character to any AL table.

timid locust
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?tag new al

exotic remnantBOT
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dynoError No tag al found in category new.

timid locust
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Could have sworn that was the command...

harsh fjord
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Same.

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?al

exotic remnantBOT
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What is the Adventurers League?

The D&D Adventurers League is an ongoing official campaign for Dungeons & Dragons. It uses the fifth edition Dungeons & Dragons rules, and features the Forgotten Realms setting. You can play D&D Adventurers League games literally anywhere. Players use the fifth edition rules to create a character and bring that character to games anywhere D&D Adventurers League play is happening.
[Find out more](#al-rules-compendium message)

Are you interested in the Adventurers League?
We have several channels to discuss Adventurers League play:

• #al-admin-questions — Ask the AL Admins questions
• #1309594376275759104 — Find the latest AL documentation here
• #adventurers-league — Chat about AL games, events, how to get started, AL characters, or other general AL chatter.
• #1050206875079155742 — Adventurers League rules discussion and questions. General D&D rules discussion belongs in #dnd-rules
• #al-dm-discussion — [SPOILER WARNING] A place for AL Dungeon Masters of all levels of experience to discuss their games, share tips, or share constructive feedback.
• #al-dungeoncraft — [SPOILER WARNING] A place for fledgling or experienced AL authors to discuss the Dungeoncraft program, ask questions, offer tips, or share constructive feedback.

timid locust
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There we go

solar galleon
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yeah i've read it, but it is like any other game on 5e?

harsh fjord
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AL means you might play with a different group and DM, but the rules are more consistent table to table.

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But it is 5e.

timid locust
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Think of it maybe as "5e with standardized play"

solar galleon
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i think i got it

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thanks

lyric fjord
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How do i play?

teal temple
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How do you find a game or you want to know how to learn how to play or something else?

lost silo
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Hey greed, 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.

rich vine
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Just to see if I have this straight: for most D&D you would create a new character for each campaign or group you play with. But in AL you're able to create a single character that you can "take with you" to different AL sessions with different people, but that character and their stats and everything will persist?

teal temple
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In a regular game, DM decides everything. In AL, there is a rules set that limits what DMs can do much as a DM might restrict players in a regular game.

I like to say, AL rules trumps RAW which trumps DM.

rich vine
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Does style of play vary as much in AL as in regular play? Meaning the ratio of combat, rp, exploration?

teal temple
safe rivet
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I have a quick question for multi classing If I have paladin class already could I add warlock class or would the rules just refuse to allow it?

teal temple
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Since many WotC hardcovers are legal for AL play, it would probably be much the same for those.

For 2h or 4h modules, it has more variance. The older modules were using XP instead of milestones and used to focus heavily on combat. Newer content is much more balanced but people still seem to like boss fights.

fallen surge
safe rivet
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Oh thank you

teal temple
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Note you need at least 13 STR and 13 CHA for that combo.

rich vine
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Thanks Cal

solar galleon
#

where is the lfg channel for AL?

fallen surge
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AL play is done in-person, and they're scheduled through the game stores that host it. You'll need to use WOTC's store locator tool to find locations near you that host it

main fulcrum
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That said, you can totally play AL online

fallen surge
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Oh, I didn't know that

main fulcrum
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Games are generally just organized via community servers rather than here

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When they aren't tied to a specific store or event

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In person AL definitely exists but I also know people who have only ever played it online. (The store finder is also somewhat notoriously incomplete 😅 )

teal temple
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Visit your local gaming store and ask. Similarly if there is a Con nearby, there is usually a D&D presence in a number of them. Local area people can usually direct you to where they play.

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You can even start your own. Game store owners are often interested in getting people in the shops and sometimes will only want a reasonable sitting fee for the space.

warped sonnet
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Yo chat I need character writing advice

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I’m trying to avoid a mistake I made in the last legit campaign I was in which was forgetting to give my character a story arc of his own aside from his backstory

lime turret
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That’s something you need to work out with the DM.

trail locust
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Best 2nd level spells? Ima divination wizard

harsh fjord
cunning silo
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latent dove
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uk based, new to d&d, looking to learn

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harsh fjord
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The links above are a good place to start. Feel free to ask specific questions you have!

weak maple
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Hello there, I just bought Dragons of Stormwreck Isle to play, never played or DM before. Trying to get started.

fallen surge
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welcome waveline

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let us know if you have any questions

polar plover
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new to dnd and finding it hard to find a group to play with, wanna make new friends and such. anyone know good place or maybe even in this server to find a group as a player?

exotic remnantBOT
#
Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

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  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
willow dome
#

Me and my wife are interested in learning how to play. We've both played BG3 and it got us interested in actually playing DND any advice on where we should start or potentially join a game?

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fallen surge
slate smelt
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Hi! I’m somewhat new to D&D, I’ve never played but have a few characters!

fallen surge
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Welcome waveline

fresh gale
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what is good gang. im new to d&d but like i already know a good amount of things. im heavily cracked on forgotten realms lore, and just finished writing my first character backstory which i may or may not ever play !! yippee

short marsh
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#looking-for-players may be the place for games how ever knowing lore is secondary since allot of tables don’t follow it and simply make things up.(as is with the game lol)

runic thunder
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just got into dnd a few days ago and i’ve really taken a liking to the elven race, drow! how could i create a true neutral drow as their race usually leans towards chaotic evil? any advice helps ^^

subtle vine
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Is it me or is the rules for crafting potions of healing super aids

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anything past the basic one has obscene time costs and gp costs

magic mica
runic thunder
wheat crystal
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BG3 isn’t the same as 5e, though it extensively bases its mechanics on it. One such change was making the Drow a distinct species instead of a sub race of elves and giving it 2 subraces

wheat crystal
# runic thunder just got into dnd a few days ago and i’ve really taken a liking to the elven rac...

In essence, non evil Drow are totally possible. If your game is set in the Forgotten Realms there are plenty of in-universe ways you may have not grown up in typical Drow society. Most commonly you were just born elsewhere. I would check out the FR wiki to get a huge rundown of Drow society, the difference between the followers of Seldarine and Lloth, and even examples of good Drow:

https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Drow

runic thunder
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ill look into it

soft grove
haughty rivet
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Hello! I'm new to DND and friends have thoroughly questioned me on if I have, in fact, played DND 😼 so I am here to learn, get comfortable roleplaying, and maybe join a school squad this upcoming year!

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If there's a server for online DND, that's my main focus :)

echo kelp
echo kelp
haughty rivet
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Sounds good, thanks!!

dire wolf
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Guys i need help to know how to use the dices correctly

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i didnt understood in the book

cerulean portal
craggy star
dire wolf
cerulean portal
craggy star
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Usually a player describe what their character is going to do, DM decides what skills / abilities that is suitable for the situation.

echo kelp
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You tell the DM what you want your player character to do.
If a dice roll is needed, the DM will tell you. Usually this is a D20 test where you roll a D20 and add the relevant skill/attribute modifier and any bonuses.
The DM then interprets the results and determines what happens in the game context.

craggy star
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For example: “I want to listen if there is any movement behind the door.”
DM calls for a perception check.

cerulean portal
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Ohh you mean like when a DM needs to use things like “perception” or “animal care”?

dire wolf
cerulean portal
dire wolf
echo kelp
cerulean portal
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Well adding it to D20 I think.

deft sigil
# dire wolf but how does the +11 works

that is the number you will add to the d20 number you roll. Those + or - numbers are how good, or bad, you are with a skill.

+11 persuasion is quite high, but not infallible. The DM would know how difficult it is to persuade/interrogate someone, or even roll against your persuasion roll

plucky pivot
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hey im building a character sheet with warlock and using pact weapon is there a way to add the weapon to the action options or do i need to remember the dmg dice for the weapons

craggy star
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There can be situations that is just a “no” to your persuasion check.
You can’t just ask the king to give up his country, for example.

dire wolf
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that's what i dont get

echo kelp
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15 + 11 = 26

barren ice
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Hey guys new to this server and dnd as a whole, I wanted to ask how should I get into a new group as i find the process a tiny bit confusing and don't want to put it in the wrong channel

craggy star
echo kelp
# barren ice Hey guys new to this server and dnd as a whole, I wanted to ask how should I get...

To use the bot commands to create a post in our LFG channels, start typing /looking-for then select the option for what kind of post you want to create (looking for a DM? use the /looking-for dm option).
The bot gives your a form to fill out. Fill it out and submit.
Bot creates the post and attaches a thread to it - use the thread to make any corrections/updates and communicate with folks.

craggy star
barren ice
dire wolf
echo kelp
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That result is fairly high so in many cases it would mean the character successfully persuades the target creature/group.

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But ultimately the DM decides what it means in the context of the D&D game they are running.

craggy star
# dire wolf what does it do

It depends on the NPC you interact with.
For example, some might give you a pass with a skill check result of 20 or higher, some might need 30+.
DM is the one who decide the DC.
And a pass doesn’t mean it goes your way 100%.

dire wolf
delicate delta
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Do DND have dice

craggy star
# dire wolf oook

For example, let’s say DM might decide a store owner will give you a 10% discount if you pass the persuasion check, but there is no way for the store owner to give out whatever you ask for free of charge, no matter your skill check result.

dire wolf
echo kelp
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?tag new dice

exotic remnantBOT
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Dice

Dice add randomness to the game. The 20-sided die (d20) is the most important one you’ll use. When the outcome of an action is uncertain, the game uses D20 Tests to determine success or failure. The higher your roll, the more likely it is that you succeed. The most common use for dice other than the d20 is to determine damage.

When you need to roll dice, the rules tell you how many dice to roll of a certain type, along with any numbers to add or subtract. For example, “3d8 + 5” means you roll three eight-sided dice, add them together, and add 5 to the total.

dire wolf
craggy star
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Yes, just like real life.

dire wolf
craggy star
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Correct. Since a maximum result for that character will be 20.
Same as other skills.

wheat crystal
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Yeah. Though usually DCs are set per check and contextual to what you’re trying to persuade for, not per individual

dire wolf
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Now someone with 11+ he does 4 it work on a 15minimum

craggy star
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With +11 in persuasion, and roll a 4 on the d20, that character pass the Persuasion check if the DC is 15 or lower.

dire wolf
wheat crystal
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For example:

  • Persuading a friendly NPC to give you a handshake probably wouldn’t even require a check and would just happen.
  • Persuading them to lend you a few silver pieces might have a relatively low DC check
  • Persuading a them to lie to a guard might have a relatively high DC
  • Persuading them to take the fall for you might be impossible and would just not happen
wheat crystal
dire wolf
wheat crystal
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Pretty much

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Well, that is if the DC is 17 or lower

dire wolf
wheat crystal
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That’s dependent on the spell

dire wolf
echo kelp
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Your attack roll plus any bonuses and modifiers would need to meet (=16) or beat (>16) the targets Armor Class (AC)

dire wolf
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So if you have +4 in force you can do 12 with your dices ?

wheat crystal
#

If by “force” you mean your attack modifier then yes

craggy star
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If you have a +4 attack modifier and roll and 12 on your d20 attack roll, you hit the target if it’s AC is 16 or lower.

dire wolf
#

But it can also be dexterity is that right

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It depends if the weapon

craggy star
# dire wolf I mean strenght

Strength only applies to melee weapon attacks or finesse weapons, dexterity applies to finesse weapons or ranged weapons. If a character is a spell caster, they use their spell casting ability to determine their attack modifier. Proficiency bonus is another factor to affect attack modifier.

dire wolf
wheat crystal
#

Again it depends on the spell

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Some spells involve a spell attack modifier, in which case it would work like an attack roll

dire wolf
wheat crystal
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If they involve an attack roll, yes

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Some spells involve a save DC, in which case an affected creature has to make a saving throw versus your spell save DC

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If you were a Charisma spellcaster your spell attack modifier would be:

  • Proficiency bonus + Charisma modifier

And your spell save DC would be:

  • 8 + Proficiency Bonus + Charisma modifier
dire wolf
wheat crystal
#

Additionally, attack rolls have a special set of extra rules:

  • If you roll a 1 on the d20 for an attack roll, it is a critical failure. A critical failure always misses regardless of what your roll total is.
  • If you roll a 20 on the d20 for an attack roll, it is a critical hit. Critical hits always hit the target, regardless of the roll total. Additionally, your subsequent damage rolls double the number of dice (e.g. 1d10 —> 2d10; 4d6 —> 8d6).
wheat crystal
# dire wolf What does that mean

As before, certain spells may require you to make a spell attack against the target. Others may require an enemy to succeed against your spell save DC

dire wolf
wheat crystal
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I believe there are a few that involve both, but I can’t remember any off the top of my head

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In any case whatever a spell will require and do will be noted in the spell description

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The link I provided earlier contains a bunch of different spells as well so you can take a look at examples

craggy star
dire wolf
#

Last thing that I don’t understand, what does it mean when a weapon do like piercing damage or other like that

wheat crystal
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There are 13 different damage types in the game. Mainly the damage types will interact with creatures’ resistances, vulnerabilities, and immunities if they have any

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Though some features will specifically boost certain damage types.

craggy star
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Damage types matter if the target has either resistance (take half damage), vulnerability (take double damge), or immunity (take no damage).

wheat crystal
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As an example of each:

  • If you play a Tiefling, you have resistance to fire damage. If you were subjected to 10 fire damage, you’d only take 5 instead.
  • A Magma Mephit monster has vulnerability to cold damage. If it were subjected to 10 cold damage, it would take 20 instead.
  • An Air Elemental monster has immunity to poison damage. If it were subjected to 10 poison damage, it would take 0 instead.
near linden
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Hello everyone it's nice to meet you all I'd love to get into DND

echo kelp
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Wlecome! If you're new to D&D I'd recommend giving #learn-to-play a good read.

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Also check out the pinned messages here in this channel.

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Feel free to ask specific questions as you read/learn.

scarlet osprey
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I am making my first character rn and I was wanting to be a ranger beast master. I know it chimes with being an archer and having an animal companion. Can anyone walk me through how to make that character, am I on the right track?

echo kelp
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The 2nd chapter of the free rules goes over the steps to making a character

scarlet osprey
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Ty! I’ll come back with questions lol

opaque wharf
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I've seen some things like VTT's how hard is it to make custom maps for?

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Most VTTs are pretty easy to just upload an image background. Making maps within the VTT can be a whole different matter (map-making and map-displaying with tokens are two different things)

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You're usually better off using a specific map making program or art tool to create your map, export as a flat image file, upload to the VTT and set that image as your map.

short marsh
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^

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Mostly it can be as simple as drawing lines or as complicated as placing 3D assets one by one

torn hull
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Howdy Howdy fellas im new here

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So what exactly do i do in dnd?

echo kelp
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Play a fun collaborative roleplaying game with friends

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Check out #learn-to-play and the pinned messages here in the channel to help get you started with learning how to play D&D

wide flame
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Lol sorry. I'm just having a little fun.

UndyingNoob linked you to the right channel to start. If you have more specific questions about how things work feel free to ask

paper sorrel
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How do spell classes work typically? I am thinking about making a character who has spells for the first time but I'm not sure what rules there are for spells to choose

blissful beacon
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Most notable example is cleric. You could be a healing cleric with life domain, a blaster cleric with light domain, etc etc

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OH WAIT i misread it I am so sorry

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So spell classes are more like glass cannon's that have a resource management with spell slots

Each spell casting class has their own different list of spells they can take, the amount they can prepare and the amount they can cast before needing to take a long rest

paper sorrel
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I have been looking at some spells my bard character can learn, but some are under the 'illusion' and there are some other categories

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Am i able to just pick and mix between categories or is there some significance to them?

blissful beacon
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paper sorrel
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What is the purpose for schools of magic then?

blissful beacon
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It's meant to categorize spells by what they do

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It's kinda like Skyrim spells how there's destruction, restoration, conjuration etc etc

paper sorrel
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ahhh cool okay thanks

signal fog
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Welcome new players to the best game you will ever play

mental plume
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Anyone have a link to join a campaign ? DD Beyond looking to join my first campaign

mystic lance
exotic remnantBOT
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Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

  • Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
  • Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
mental plume
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Not very helpful Noone there can’t chat in that server

wheat crystal
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That channel is not a typing channel. As the name suggests, it's an instruction set and directory on how to use this server to find a game.

signal fog
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@mystic lance give it some time and you will learn

buoyant mist
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Hiii I'm Felix, I'm pretty new to DND. I haven't played any actual irl games but I have drawn some ocs. I know the classes, most of the species, but I'd just like to know more about the stats and all that other stuff‼️

remote spindle
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Hullo. I’m somewhat new to D&D. Been playing with some friends for a few months now and have even started up a much smaller campaign with some family with me acting as DM.

hearty escarp
half shoal
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Hello I wanted to ask because I'm doubting myself now, is it possible to use a sword and a shield and then have the +2 bonus from the Dueling Feat?

or are shields considered weapons? I've been playing with a sword + shield & then getting a +2 from the Dueling feat, but my new DM says its not allowed as youre supposed to have a free hand. Is this true?

hearty escarp
flat island
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How do you play DnD? The rules and basics anyway.

exotic remnantBOT
hearty escarp
lost temple
# paper sorrel What is the purpose for schools of magic then?

Occasionally some feature will interact with a specific school of magic. Like the Evoker wizard subclass can choose to not damage allies with evocation spells (fireball and the like)

Also when you use magic detection type effects it will frequently let you know the school of a magical effect, so is this magical aura a protection, or something that will explode, or an illusion etc.

dire wolf
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Can armor break ? Or have more resistance ?

echo kelp
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Certain effects may degrade armor (rust monster feature for example) or add additional magical effects to armor (efreeti chain which gives magical fire resistance)

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The thing cuasing the effect will detail the mechanical effects.

dire wolf
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If a player as a 18 armor, it’s hard for a goblin to hit him no ?

echo kelp
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Higher Armor Class means it is harder to hit that target with an attack roll

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Spell effects with a saving throw though can still effect even the highest Armor Class

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Or even non-magical area of effect damage with a saving throw.

hearty escarp
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18 AC is high for a low level character. But it likely just means this player has prioritized having a good ac, such as picking up a shield. Monsters will have a harder time hitting them with attacks for sure.

dire wolf
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Also, the effect like fire or cold, what does it to, more damage ? Or like the enemy takes a small damage every round after being on fire ?

wheat crystal
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Damage types are just damage types, there's no additional effect unless the feature that inflicts such damage says so.

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For example, the spell Ray of Frost deals 1d8 cold damage on a hit and reduces the target's speed by 10 feet until the start of the caster's next turn. The speed reduction is a result of the spell and not the cold damage.

teal temple
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Even the fire damage type causing things to have ongoing burning is not assumed. As an example of an effect that does, see this wording from Fireball:

Flammable objects in the area that aren’t being worn or carried start burning.

loud talon
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Hey I am new could someone help me with dnd

peak pivot
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hello i am new to the server 👋

loud talon
exotic remnantBOT
hearty escarp
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Welcome everyone! Have a look above for some helpful introductory links.

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And as always, you can use this channels for any questions that might come up.

lost silo
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What Deva said lol

harsh coyote
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Just wondering is it possible to play while traveling and like being at a restaurant with family or something cause of schedule if it's online DND?

teal temple
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Theoretically it is possible. In practice, you would want to clear it with the restaurant as they may not want people hanging around for 2-4 hours to play a game. Some locations are OK with it but if you do not clear it, you will want to have a backup plan in case you are removed.

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You might also want to have a headset and use push to talk and or frequently mute yourself. The background noise will be rough on other players.

wheat crystal
# harsh coyote Just wondering is it possible to play while traveling and like being at a restau...

Short answer: No, not usually.

Long answer: Typically D&D games are on a set schedule decided on by the group. In my experience most games are one session per week, on X day and from Y-->Z time. If you aren't able to make the schedule you might be asked to drop out or should let the DM know beforehand to see if a resolution can be reached. Shorter game formats like One-Shots or text-based games (Play-By-Post, PBPs) are more convenient for people with inconsistent schedules.

There is a decent mutual expectation that everyone at a session is present and focused, at least w/o prior notification. So if you are at a restaurant with family and frequently get distracted talking to them & eating you have a fair chance at coming off as disrespectful. As Cal said, you may also run into issues IRL staying at a business for so long and in-game due to uncontrolled background noise.

If you end up having plans that fall on a day you have a D&D session (e.g. you have a family dinner), it's fine to not attend. Most people have an understanding that IRL events take priority over D&D, just be courteous and let them now ASAP that you cannot attend. As before, if you find yourself frequently needing to drop out of sessions you'll likely be better off finding a game more compatible with your schedule.

jagged tartan
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hi

harsh coyote
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Okay okay I think I understand now thank you both I understand when I can and somewhat what I can and whenever I can't

Also hi rajmond

rugged mauve
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hello! i am a massive newbie, and I've just been added to a campaign where everyone is already ~lvl 10. I've done my best to create the rogue crossbow sniper build I want to play, but I've been having a tough time making a lvl10 character from scratch, especially as it's my first time. could anyone help me out for a bit to make sure I've got everything right?

wheat crystal
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Remember to take game organizing to DMs or use #find-a-game ! Unfortunately soliciting games outside of the proper channels is against server rules

sick vale
rugged mauve
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thankyou. everyone here is so helpful! great first impression to this server

wheat crystal
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sterile prawn
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Yo

rugged mauve
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this is true, when i tried to use dnd beyond i could only choose thief

wheat crystal
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Steady Aim is also a default feature for 2024 Rogues. It was an optional feature in 2014 given by the book Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

rugged mauve
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awesomesauce

loud talon
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Hey I want to do my first campaign but I can't find people to do it with could some one help me get into one bc I am new

edgy onyx
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Check out #find-a-game
It contains instructions on using this server's channels for group finding

sturdy wave
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Do water genasi get shape water?

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MoM and the wiki are giving conflicting answers

echo kelp
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Trust the official book sources over an “anybody can edit” wiki generally.

sturdy wave
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I'm sad now my whole idea was a water genasi cleric that uses shape water on holy water to beat people with

echo kelp
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You can work with your DM and group to see if a homebrew tweak to your character would be permitted. That said shape water isn’t really a damage spell and most groups wouldn’t allow it to be used as such.

sturdy wave
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Sad 😢

echo kelp
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Could reflavor your weapon to describe it as a watery extension of your character.

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That would be a bit easier to pass off

sturdy wave
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Thank you for helping me scheme

wintry wedge
hearty escarp
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the Monsters of the Multiverse genasi doesn't get it anymore

sturdy wave
fallen surge
echo kelp
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Definitely check with your group - most groups will try and work with you to achieve something that scratches your creative character concept but still is balanced for the game needs.

wintry wedge
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Ik they were using a crossbow

wintry wedge
sturdy wave
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hearty escarp
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It has partially to do with the fact that Shape Water is an Elemental Evil only spell, never reprinted.

sturdy wave
hearty escarp
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It means it's from a specific source book, not the core rules.

sturdy wave
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Cringe

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But thank you guys 🙏 god bless