dnd-newcomers

[wide flame]

Yeah, Beyond can be kind of jank for the nitty gritty stuff like that. One of the things I prefer pen and paper for.

[bitter swift]

anyways I already fixed a bit on D&D beyond Renamed a few spells

Mage Armour instead of Mage Armor (Gotta spell it right XD)
Magic Missiles Instead of Magic Missile (as your shooting off 3 not 1 so it plural)

[teal temple]

As a Canadian, I approve of the Mage Armour change. I do it myself too. (Not that you need anyone's approval.)

[bitter swift]

fell canuck here as well eh

[echo kelp]

Let's try and keep this channel open for new to D&D folks to get help with core game rules and mechanics

Thanks!

[bitter swift]

sorry I was here for that just convo kinda diverted like it useally does for me

[waxen finch]

so just wondering how does it work over here cause i see there are no like groups and stuff?

[wheat crystal]

If you’d like to use this server to find a group the instructions to do so can be found in #find-a-game

[echo kelp]

Yeah we don't host actual D&D games on this server but feel free to use our Looking For Game channels to find a group/game.

[hexed stirrup]

Hiiii

[echo kelp]

Welcome!

If you're new to D&D check out #learn-to-play and the pinned messages here in this channel.

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

[unkempt fiber]

Are you able to ask rule questions here?

[echo kelp]

We have #rules specifically for asking Rules As Written (RAW) questions

But if it's core game mechanics we can answer that here as well

e.g. you're new to D&D and you're trying to figure out how an attack works

[wide flame]

This channel's food for surface level new player questions, but #dnd-rules is where the deeper stuff gets answered

[unkempt fiber]

My question is on the dagger and mostly how exactly nick works?

[wide flame]

Normally when you dual wield, making the additional attack from the Light property, it costs a Bonus Action. Wielding at least one weapon with Nick mastery removes the BA requirement, basically moving it into your main Attack Action.

This doesn't allow you to make a third attack, but it does give you the option to use your bonus action on something else.

Like if you're a rogue, you can attack with two daggers and then use Cunning Action

[unkempt fiber]

OK that makes more sense.

[wide flame]

For sure. There's a little more to it and I'm happy to answer more questions in #dnd-rules

[lunar basin]

Guys

[exotic remnant]

Welcome to Adventure!

Visit #learn-to-play for everything you need to get started!

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[vocal saddle]

Hello I'm new to D&D I have a Level 2 Bard/Rouge

[echo kelp]

Nice - if you're looking for a game/group to join, check out #looking-for-players and #looking-for-community (also check #find-a-game to learn how to use our Looking For Game channels)

[slender mortar]

#looking-for-players

[echo kelp]

The bot commands to post in the Looking For Game channels start with /looking-for then there should a choice of which kind of post you want to make. Select the one you need then the bot will give you a form to fill out. Once you submit the form, the bot will create a post in the specified channel and attach a thread to it. Use the thread to provide any updates/clarifications and chat with interested folks.

[strange zinc]

Hello

[spring bobcat]

Hi

Never played this before but seems fun, any basic tips or stuff I should know?

I mean, I'm reading whatever I see in this server, just curious if there's something I should know about as someone just starting with this.

[low elk]

Hi

[signal fog]

If you new players look above for the information about how to start playing DnD that should help you understand the basics of DnD

But if you have any questions and you probably will please let us know

[lone kiln]

Should i play online or in person

[smoky adder]

Which would you prefer? Which fits your needs?

[lone kiln]

Online

Thank you

[teal temple]

When you are ready to find a game the Looking for Game FAQ will give you some tips both for this server and elsewhere. See below.

[exotic remnant]

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.

[rare crescent]

How does dnd work never played it but watch my dad though i never understood it

[untold saddle]

Basically make a character and class and develop it over time with a party

Typically with good mates

See it almost as like a fantasy roleplay where you can be anything

[rare crescent]

My whole issue with it is that since i dont understand it ill be asking what things do and stuff like that and i hate to bother people with that stuff

[zenith raven]

hey im new to dnd

well not that new i still dont know everything

[teal temple]

To be honest, "i don't like your ruling" or "I know how this is suppose to be better" players cause a hell of a lot more problems than new players ever will. New players often have an important thing that is generally good to have in D&D, an open mind.

& Welcome new folk! 🙂

[opaque crown]

Hello guys. I've just researched about d&d. I know absolutely nothing about it can you all help me

[exotic remnant]

Welcome to Adventure!

Visit #learn-to-play for everything you need to get started!

• [What is D&D?](#learn-to-play message)
• [How does it work?](#learn-to-play message)
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[hearty escarp]

Welcome! Check out the links above for rules and tips, and feel free to ask here if something doesn't make sense.

[deft girder]

Hi

[calm solar]

Hey I'm a little bit confused about the bot and the help section isn't active right now

[teal temple]

What are you trying to find out? Or do?

[calm solar]

I'm trying to figure out if it can do the roll or not cuz /roll didn't do anything

[teal temple]

The command is !roll. /roll is a Roll20 thing (although might be used elsewhere too).

[calm solar]

Yea I tried that tho

Hmm I type roll in this chat it pulls up Dyno

[ornate kiln]

you also cant do the bot commands in every channel

if you want to test out commands to roll dice, go to #ddb-avrae-commands

[calm solar]

Yea I thought it was avrae that did the roll

But Dyno is the one that pops up

[ornate kiln]

yes, but avrae doesnt take commands outside of that channel on this server

[calm solar]

Oh okay

[balmy cloak]

Hi! Im pretty new to dnd but I did read a few rules. I still don’t understand the most. I have made a character sheet tho I don’t really know if I did everything right. Does anyone know where I can make the post when I’m looking for a group to play with? Because I’m not sure if I should put it in looking for players or looking for dm etc.

[edgy onyx]

Check out #find-a-game for instructions

If you are a DM, you would either make a post in looking for players (because you're looking for players), or contact players in looking for DM, and if you're a player you could make a post using the bot in looking for DM (because you're looking for a DM), or post on threads made by DMs in looking for players

[lone kiln]

I have done some research when shold i look for a dm

[edgy onyx]

When you feel like you want to join a game, there's not really any specific time outside of that 👍

[pine mortar]

if a person has disadvantage of ability check
does it have advantage on the attack roll too? if the ability check is like str and you're doing a melee attack

[wild onyx]

No, ability rolls are separate from attack rolls.

[deep flare]

so just as a real quick question here cause I've never done anything dnd related. My friends want me to DM with them for a first time session (so all of us minus 1 person hasnt played ever. and the one who has hasnt dm'd so the advice she's able to give me varies), how much do I have to stick to the particular campaign that we want to do? like is it bad if I deviate from what the book says?

Im just kinda reading it to get a main feel for how this story is supposed to go but I have like several questions im not really going to get into, but for the most part thats my biggest concern

[wheat crystal]

Absolutely not, in fact I’d expect most DMs deviate at least slightly- you can’t predict everything the players are going to do after all

Most of the official adventures have a good amount of leeway in running them. At the same time, players should ideally be making characters that actively want to follow the campaign hook. That way you minimize the risk of campaign derailment while allowing your players their freedom of choice

[deep flare]

Yea I saw that in the book as well, I'll mention it but I dont wanna force anything on anyone you know. if they wanna do that they have the option but if they wanna not do that, thats fine. Ig I'd have to figure something out lol

Idk, alot of my questions are just mostly I feel from a lack of experience cause I havent played DnD ever. let alone DM'd

[wheat crystal]

This is part of getting everyone on the same page, which is probably one of the biggest reasons D&D groups make or break. Remember you’re playing the game too, and if your fun is just as important. If you want to run a game of, say, “Rime of the Frostmaiden” (which takes place in Icewind Dale) and your players make characters that would rather be in Waterdeep, then that’s a miscommunication. As an analogy, imagine if you invited your friends over to play your shiny new Monopoly set and when they came over they brought along a deck of cards and wanted to play Poker the entire night.

Some DMs do like to run sandbox style games, but it’s not something I’d recommend for a newbie simply because of the increased complexity and improv required. In any case if you’re worried about forcing things on your players there’s a difference between saying “no” and forcing events to occur regardless of player choices. It’s totally ok to say things like “sorry I don’t have anything planned for this today, let’s continue this next session if you don’t want to choose something else.”

[deep flare]

True, tbh I didnt think not using the premades were gonna be a super huge deal considering the campaign we're going to run (stormwreck isle) is apparently not super long. my friend wanted to run this one because it helps with learning the game both as a player and dm

for the most part im struggling to figure out how to narrate everything and just have minor questions on things, and for the most part watching some videos has helped me figure out some things alittle better

but for the most part im also gonna be with a bunch of new players like myself, so im sure mistakes are gonna be made from both sides anyways. I just wanna try and minimize mine since being a DM is basically being a manager so im told lol

[short marsh]

If you see any read aloud text that’s what you read, if it contains none tell then what the area generally has.

Npc: read the info they have and give them a personality and have fun

[teal temple]

The rules give everyone a basic expectation of how the game runs and sitting down is kind of a tacit agreement that they are OK with them.

When you vary the rules, the players do have to be on board with the changes or the game won't last long.

Which is not to say you cannot make changes but try not to be too extreme unless you are willing to help your players get comfortable. Large changes can be jarring to players.

[short marsh]

The only major rule you should toss out is instant death untill your players and you are ready for that

[lime turret]

I think Stormwreck Isle has a failsafe for that, actually.

[regal cosmos]

Hello everyone, I'm a very very new player in dnd I just watched a couple of videos of dnd and it looks interesting, how to play?

What are the basic rules to know before playing my first game (I'm a player)

[exotic remnant]

Tags (1)

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Use /tag get [name] to show a tag

[regal cosmos]

Anyone????

[lime turret]

I’m trying to get the bot to work.

I’m not gonna bother, actually.

What do you want to ask?

[regal cosmos]

?

[lime turret]

Here you go. This should give you what you need to know.

[exotic remnant]

Tags (1)

taghelp

Use /tag get [name] to show a tag

Tags are used to conjure a pre-written response. On this server, they help answer common questions, or provide quick links to specific rules or articles.

Tags can be used with the following commands, and you can test them in #ddb-avrae-commands as needed.

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[teal temple]

You can access the free basic rules in the link below. The other links are also useful if you need additional information.

[exotic remnant]

Welcome to Adventure!

Visit #learn-to-play for everything you need to get started!

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[regal cosmos]

Thank you

[lavish turtle]

Hello everyone i am new on the server i like to join for pretty casual fun free Campaign if possible

[smoky adder]

Welcome! If you’re looking for a game, I’d recommend browsing through the available options in #looking-for-players and replying to any that interest you.

#find-a-game and #learn-to-play have some other suggestions, too.

[light quiver]

uh hi, im a new guy and i have no expreiance in dnd, my friend told me this was a good place to start, so if i could join anyone that would be awesome

[ornate kiln]

if you want to learn about the game, check out the post by the Dyno bot right above.

if you want to find a game on this server, check out #find-a-game

[lyric fjord]

My suggestion, as a player the best dms ive played with used descriptions of sensations to paint a vivid image
"As sweat slowly drips down your brow you smell the subtle but gripping stench of brimstone and ash~" just try using descriptions that use one or two of the five senses to describe whats going on, you dont gotta overdo it but throwing a few in there can help

[normal bobcat]

@jagged crown Woah

[queen pebble]

hello!

iam new!

[barren hearth]

Hello everyone

[hushed granite]

Hello Hello
returning DnD player!
Hoping to find an online group to play with in my free time!

[exotic remnant]

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.

[lime turret]

As in returning from 5e or from an older edition?

[hushed granite]

5e

I also dabbled in homebrew!

[lime turret]

Welcome back.

[zealous thorn]

I’m new and I’m looking to join a campaign but I’m on mobile until next Friday

Can only play at nights though

[exotic remnant]

Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

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

[echo kelp]

Please use the Looking For Game channels to find a group/game

[zealous thorn]

Alr

Ngl I never even saw that lol

[echo kelp]

Well I mean you're new to the server right? We have a bunch of channels so I wouldn't be surprised if you haven't seen some of them!

[zealous thorn]

Yea I am

[echo kelp]

If you want to see some of our other channels for specific topics, check out #channel-guide

[zealous thorn]

Alr

[echo kelp]

Also welcome to the server!

[zealous thorn]

Thank you

[wintry urchin]

Hey all, Im new to DnD, looking for a party of fun people to play with thatll be helpful with my learning process

[lethal island]

Hey! im new here and id like to find some people to play with. looking forward to play with yall

[white meteor]

is a three room dungeon big enough for a 4 player party?

yk what better to ask in the dm channel

[lethal island]

witch one is it

[white meteor]

https://discord.com/channels/516367331358801950/540597424692002878

[lethal island]

thx

[steady depot]

So much info

[echo kelp]

Pro Tip: You don't have to memorize it.
Focus on the core mechanics (D20 tests) and how a character sheet works

[wintry urchin]

How does dnd work

[exotic remnant]

Welcome to Adventure!

Visit #learn-to-play for everything you need to get started!

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[echo kelp]

A Dungeon Master (DM) describes the scene and then asks the players to tell them what their characters are doing in that scene.
Players describe what their characters are doing.
DM decides if a dice roll is needed by that player character (PC) and what kind of roll.
Player rolls dice, add their character modifiers and bonuses from their character sheet and tells the DM the end resulting number.
DM decides what that means in context of the game.
Game play continues and the group collaboratively tells a story together and, ideally, has fun together.

[fallen rose]

any tips on how to make a good character sheet or anything like that??

very new but ive been watching people play through champagnes so i think i kinda have some of the basics

[wintry urchin]

Thanks

[wheat crystal]

Welcome! The free Basic Rules are linked in this channel’s pins as well as in #learn-to-play . The BR guides you through how the game works and how character creation works. Feel free to take your time going through it and ask us questions along the way.

As for sheets themselves, the official sheet can be found here. That being said D&DBeyond, D&D’s official toolset, has a built in character creator integrated with the Basic Rules character options. The characters you make on DDB will have a digital character sheet that you can export to PDF if you need to print it out

[lusty jewel]

Guys what’s

Vvt*

[harsh fjord]

Assuming you mean a virtual tabletop (VTT), it's a platform that can host maps and tokens, sometimes dice rolls and character sheets, and other features (like music, dynamic lighting, etc.) to replicate the in-person experience and/or offer added bells and whistles that a digital experience can provide.

[wintry urchin]

Also how is DnD played online

[harsh fjord]

?tag new online

[exotic remnant]

https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/750-new-players-guide-how-to-play-d-d-online

[wintry urchin]

So I need a virtual tabletop sim to play it

[harsh fjord]

The simple formula is a communication tool (Discord, Zoom, etc.) and a virtual tabletop (Roll20, Owlbear Rodeo, etc.). Different groups may use other methods.

You don't need to be familiar with a VTT. It just depends on what the group uses.

Some folks play using theater of the mind (AKA imagination only).

[wintry urchin]

So I would assume, based on what group I'll end up playing with, I'll need one of these. And once I have that, would I just connect with a code on it?

[harsh fjord]

Or they send you an invitation link. Some of them require a free account, and others don't. I wouldn't get hung up on specifics until you find a group.

[wintry urchin]

Where can I find a group (that doesnt require me to pay so much)

[exotic remnant]

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.

[wintry urchin]

Thanks

[lusty jewel]

Thaaank you

[grizzled marsh]

Guys can someone help me with my cleric characters

[teal temple]

What can we help with?

[deft plank]

What are you trying to go for?

[grizzled marsh]

Uhhh

I want it to suck at healing

Like down right suck at its job

[deft plank]

Battle cleric?

[grizzled marsh]

Uhhh maybe?

Can I make it's healing damage players?

[teal temple]

Just don't select healing spells and dump WIS stat. Unless you want to be good at other spells cast, in which case, your only real choice is don't take Healing spells.

RAW, no, Healing spells don't damage player characters. It's kind of in the name. Healing spells in general Heal. There's a couple of ways to hurt yourself while healing, but that's not really a Cleric thing.

[deft plank]

Depends on the DM you’re playing with

[grizzled marsh]

I see

What if I just make the cleric like buff as hell

[deft plank]

The DM does tweak the rules for the campaign after all

[grizzled marsh]

True

[deft plank]

You could do that by going all into STR and CON or something

[grizzled marsh]

Oooo 😏

Yea let's have just a jacked cleric walk up to people healing them one cell at a time

[deft plank]

And since Cleric is a spellcaster, would you want to go all offensive spells, or all “tactical” spells like see invisibility and stuff?

[grizzled marsh]

Ok I'm making the character now

[grizzled marsh]

Oo that might be useless

Can clerics have fireballs

[grizzled marsh]

Made its name blister nutter

[grizzled marsh]

What would be a funny race for a cleric

[deft plank]

Idk, maybe Tiefling or Orc? Clerics are meant to have faith in their god and those are seen as “evil” races

[grizzled marsh]

Yea I was thinking more orc too

Cuz when I think of orc I think buff goblins

[deft plank]

Light domain can I think

[grizzled marsh]

K we got the cleric blister nutter wich is a orc

What's advancement type do 😭

Wait nvm

[deft plank]

“Cleric help me, I need healing!”
“The enemy can’t hurt you if they’re dead”

[grizzled marsh]

Perfect 😭

K so

Spells

Then there's class features too

What should I do here

[grizzled marsh]

Traits what Traits should I use

[deft plank]

Idk, ignorant?

[grizzled marsh]

K

How about proficiencies

Like skills

[deft plank]

Athletics for sure since it’s based off strength

[grizzled marsh]

I only got 5 options

[deft plank]

Then from there maybe you’d want some charisma based ones like persuasion, deception, intimidation?

[grizzled marsh]

Persuasion is there not the others

[warm pond]

Not necessarily claric is often times a healer but can go supernova at high levels. You typically want a high constitution and wisdom stats.

[grizzled marsh]

I'm doing a buff cleric

[warm pond]

Intimidation should be.....

[grizzled marsh]

K my proficiency are insight and persuasion

[grizzled marsh]

I'm doing this on the dnd beyond app does that affect it

[warm pond]

You might want to look into your background. If you are trying to min max dump stats would be charisma. But honestly make your character make since for the story you are trying to tell.

[grizzled marsh]

I'm trying 😭

Buff cleric that can't heal for shi

[faint hedge]

Does anyone wanna call and play d&d

[grizzled marsh]

Can you helpme make a buff cleric for it

:3

[faint hedge]

What’s a cleric?

[echo kelp]

Please use the looking for game channels.
It’s off-topic to solicit or organize games here in the normal discussion channels.

[exotic remnant]

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.

[grizzled marsh]

@deft plank what tool proficiencies should I have

[deft plank]

I usually go with smithing tools or something like that

[grizzled marsh]

Uhhh

Ermm....

[deft plank]

What?

[grizzled marsh]

There's only bowls darts dice set dragonchess set playing cards set quoits and three dragon ante set

[deft plank]

Oh ok then either dice or playing cards

[grizzled marsh]

K

[grizzled marsh]

Alignment lawfully evil sound good?

[deft plank]

Makes sense to me

[grizzled marsh]

K

Faith?

[deft plank]

Although something like Chaotic good or chaotic neutral would also work quite well

[grizzled marsh]

Faith what do I set it as

[deft plank]

I’m not sure, that’s not something that I ever use much tbh

[grizzled marsh]

K

Then life style

Wretched

Now personal characteristics

[deft plank]

That’s all just what you want your character’s personality to be like. So how you want to roleplay the character and how you want to handle the social situations in the campaign

[grizzled marsh]

Personality

Muscle

@deft plank I'm at the ability score section

[deft plank]

Best of luck on the rolls

[grizzled marsh]

What do I choose, slandered aray, rolled, or point buy

[velvet idol]

Hi! I want to make a biblically accurate angel for a character. Can I do that? If not I was planning to make an elf with biblically accurate angel wings and two pairs of eyes

[deft plank]

I almost always do rolled. But it will depend on if your DM has a preference

[grizzled marsh]

Kk

Time to make the most buffed cleric

Hehe

[velvet idol]

Or is that possible to make a character with wings?

[edgy onyx]

There is Aasimar, race that is basically an angel that can reveal their wings as a feature, and you could flavor them pretty easily as biblically accurate, either constantly or when using saod feature

[wide flame]

Aasimar and Dragonborn have the ability to fly for brief periods of time starting at a certain level.

You also have the option for Aarakocra, who are like eagle/hawk people, or Owlin who who are owl people from the Strixhaven setting. They have the power of flight, and you can probably reflavor them as angels. But you'll have to get the okay from your DM for either of those. Level one flight is a divisive subject, and not every DM will allow it

[velvet idol]

Ah thank you!

[narrow mirage]

how do i find a game that is available

[shell sail]

Is there an easier way to find available groups with a DM outside of waiting for #looking-for-players posts? Currently looking for D&D module play (something closer to base module play) as someone new to D&D. Do I just keep checking there or can i go elsewhere?

[shell sail]

So far I have been waiting in the #looking-for-players channel, if that helps!

[signal fog]

Yes there should be some servers that do play modules for beginners like you guys you just have to ask

[pine mortar]

What does "ignore half cover" mean in wand of warmage?

[signal fog]

For example if your character is in front of a barrel on a dock and you’re like 6 feet tall it will cover from the waist down to your feet and that is called half covered

You can use that wand to still aim and fire at the enemy that is in front of a barrel if they are 6 feet tall and ignore the half cover

It would be a regular attack

[rare crescent]

What if the barrel fully covered you would it still be a normal attack or no???

[signal fog]

If you are fully covered by the barrel then you won’t be harmed at all

[rare crescent]

K

On a completly unrealated note

Ive been looking at different spells and monsters and came across what a terasque and simulacrum

What would be the outcome of useing simulacrum on the terasque

[signal fog]

Do you have the monster manual

[rare crescent]

Nah i just have whatevers on google

For free

[signal fog]

Ok

[wheat crystal]

Simulacrum cannot work on the Tarrasque, so nothing happens. This is because the Tarrasque, as linked below and here, has the Monstrosity creature type, while Simulacrum explicitly states it can only target humanoids and beasts.

[signal fog]

Can we show what a tarrasque looks like on here

[wheat crystal]

You cannot post images but the legacy statblock is part of the 2014 Basic Rules which you can post:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/monsters/17034-tarrasque

[signal fog]

Ok there you go @rare crescent

[rare crescent]

On the states it says
30 (+10) what does that mean

For str

[signal fog]

Means that it’s very strong

[wheat crystal]

That means it has a Strength score of 30, which gives it a +10 modifier on Strength d20 tests

[rare crescent]

So the +10 is a modifier got it

[signal fog]

Well both answers are correct

[rare crescent]

So does a modifiyer work like
Say you roll a 15 does the modifiyer add the 10

[signal fog]

Yes it does

[wheat crystal]

It would add +10 to the 15 for a total of 25 yes

[rare crescent]

So terrasque rolling a 20 is bad

Got it

[signal fog]

Most of the time a terrasque will hit

They are tough to fight against

[wheat crystal]

If you roll a 20 on the d20 for an attack roll it is a critical hit which hits regardless of the end total.

[rare crescent]

If i end up getting in a campain id like to run an artifiser any tips for that

Just to help me learn it

[signal fog]

You can find that in the players handbook

[rare crescent]

Whats that

[signal fog]

Or in the basic rules that is free

[wheat crystal]

To learn artificer? Definitely flip through all the magic items they can make via their infusions. Be adaptable to what your party might like, but also don't be afraid to be a little selfish with keeping a lot for yourself

[inland birch]

Source book/ Bible for all players

[wheat crystal]

Also Artificer is not in the Free Rules nor the PHB

The 2014 version of Artificer can be found in:

• Eberron: Rising from the Last War
• Tasha's Cauldron of Everything

[inland birch]

Has the classes, what stats they primarily use, class features, what they get when they level up, spells known, etc

[signal fog]

Oh really I thought it was

My bad

[wheat crystal]

The 2024 version hasn't released yet, but it will be published in Eberron: Forge of the Artificer on August 19th of this year

But thankfully 2024 is forwards compatible, so using a 2014 Artificer in a 2024 game should be pretty easy

[rare crescent]

No clue what anything you said is but id like to figure it out myself

[wheat crystal]

That's fair, unfortunately Artificer is the single non-free class in the game so I can't really share the specific mechanics to help guide through it

If you wanted a brief overview of what I said:

[rare crescent]

Non-free???

[wheat crystal]

Yeah it's a strictly paid class

[signal fog]

Your best bet @rare crescent is to join a server and ask if you can join a campaign and borrow the books in the campaign

If they are available

[rare crescent]

Im trying

[signal fog]

It will happen

[ocean loom]

Hello everyone, I am a complete newbie with no prior experience or knowledge with D&D or Tabletop RPG's in general. I would like to try D&D out, but dunno where to begin. I have played RPG video games like Dark Souls and Elder Scrolls, if that matters at all.

[wheat crystal]

• One of Artificer's main mechanics is the Infusion mechanic, which is essentially making various magic items. You're limited to a set of options that gets quite expansive as you level up.
• Your infusions can be kept to yourself or given out to your fellow party members if you want to. Deciding who gets what if anything is up to you, there are no wrong answers as long as you're trying to be helpful.

[signal fog]

First of all welcome @ocean loom

[rare crescent]

How do you pay for it

[signal fog]

And there is some free information that Star will provide for you to read and if you have any questions please let us know

Buy the book @rare crescent

[rare crescent]

Whats the book

[signal fog]

Tasha’s and I forgot the name of the other book

I wish I could help more but I have to follow the rules on here

It’s strict in here

[ocean loom]

Was the free information to be provided to me or someone else? Sorry, dunno if you're talkin to me or the other guy.

[signal fog]

@wheat crystal will provide you with the information

It’s a lot of reading but it’s worth it

[ocean loom]

Can't be that bad...right?

[signal fog]

It’s not that bad

[rare crescent]

Good thing i can read

[ocean loom]

Honestly, dunno what to expect. To new experiences!

[wheat crystal]

Welcome! You'll likely encounter quite a few similar terms if you have extensive videogame experience which can make learning easier. To learn the game, there's the free Basic Rules linked in this channel's pins as well as in #learn-to-play along with other newbie resources. I suggest flipping through and asking questions here along the way.

If you're coming heavily or solely from a vgRPG standpoint the main advice I'd give is about the narrative aspect of the game. As a preface you'll see me say "usually" or "normally" a lot since every table plays at least a little different but we all use the same core rules.

• Your choices matter a lot more and there usually aren't any redo's.
• Optimization can be important but matters a lot less. The mathematics on the "most powerful builds" has already been worked out, but the human & narrative factor of the game makes it so DMs can elevate weaker builds and challenge stronger ones. Especially for a newbie, focus on what seems fun to you. That being said, it is both easy and hard to make a character that's mechanically difficult to be effective. Once you get to the character creation section I can give a few heuristics to guide you.
• "Winning" D&D is often used as a joke since the game is just a mechanical system. The game, imo, is best described as a collaborative storytelling tabletop roleplaying game. You can certainly "win" by completing an adventure or having fun with your table though! 😅

Ok there we go

[signal fog]

We were beginners at one time

I can remember that I asked a lot of questions

That was almost 36 years ago

[rare crescent]

Dang thats old

[ocean loom]

Thnx, @signal fog and @wheat crystal ! I'll be sure to look over the provided material.

[rare crescent]

But thanks for the help

[inland birch]

I personally learned best with a learn as you go approach. You may read things over and over and not really understand it until you do it a few times

[signal fog]

I’m probably one of the few who has played every edition of DnD ever

Yes I’m that way too

[inland birch]

I've honestly only played 5th myself

[signal fog]

Hands on experience is the best way to learn

But they don’t do that on here

[inland birch]

Yeah. Still seems like a pretty cool place. I just joined today

[signal fog]

Because there’s 242K members in this server and it’s impossible for them to do that

[inland birch]

Yeah absolutely. But you can join play groups to get it through here in one way at least

[signal fog]

Yes

Most of the servers will help you out with anything you want to know about DnD

[dim cape]

Hey! I just joined like not too long ago, I used @wheat crystal info. Honestly, I am so lost lol.

[signal fog]

But hope that it’s the right information

Yes that does happen @dim cape

It happens all the time

[dim cape]

Honestly i joined in hopes that I could find people hosting campaigns (?) at odd hours. Which sounds terrible, but I'm usually not available when local groups are having their campaigns. But I've been reading for half an hour and feel like I'm under qualified for a job

[signal fog]

I understand that

They need to improve the way they do things on here and I’ve even talked to the mods about suggestions for improving this channel

[dim cape]

It's honestly very helpful! There's a lot of information, but it's very overwhelming.

[signal fog]

Yes it is

But it’s great information to know

[tough acorn]

hi i from Argentina. i want play D&D

[signal fog]

Welcome @tough acorn

[ocean loom]

I should've mentioned that I found a PDF earlier of some kind of manual(?) and when comparing this one to the ones provided on the discord, it seems like certain details have been left out. Which source would be the correct one? For context, this is the PDF I had found earlier: https://media.wizards.com/2014/downloads/dnd/PlayerDnDBasicRules_v0.2_PrintFriendly.pdf

[signal fog]

You have the 2014 rules but they just came out with a new rule book for 2024 @ocean loom

Both sets of rules are good to have

[ocean loom]

Ah, I see... So, does it matter which rules are followed? Does every session of D&D adhere to different variations of these rules?

[signal fog]

Depending upon the server they will either use 2014 or the 2024 rules

[ocean loom]

Dang

[signal fog]

Or a combination of both rules

You guys need to go through a training session

And some of the servers offers it

[fresh fable]

basic rules 2024

basic rules 2014

[ocean loom]

Which servers might that be?

[fresh fable]

You don’t need to know all of it but the first couple of chapters on character creation and how to play are good to know

[signal fog]

You have to ask them

[fresh fable]

https://media.wizards.com/2022/dnd/downloads/dnd_turn_ref_2022.pdf a nice cheat sheet for the basics

[ocean loom]

As much as i'm ashamed to admit, calculating stuff hurts my brain. Can anyone simplify the process when it comes to calculating dice rolls when it comes to checks, attacks, and other such things?

[signal fog]

They have that @fresh fable but they are still very confused

[fresh fable]

Use a character app like DnDbeyond to digitally roll and it does the math for you

But your DM will help you out a lot to start with

Or other players

[signal fog]

Hopefully the mods do see that improvements really need to be made on here

[ocean loom]

Fair enough. During the website simulation thingy in the help section, I rolled a 20 and the guards AC was 15. The website considered it a fail. How so? Unless I misinterpreted information, shouldn't the attack go through?

[signal fog]

I have almost 36 years of experience with DnD but they just don’t care

[inland birch]

Honestly just sounds like something was messed up

[signal fog]

You should have hit them @ocean loom

Yes it’s a mistake

[inland birch]

Under normal circumstances, a 20 would hit and if it was a nat 20 (as in you rolled a 20 without modifiers) it'd be a crit

[ocean loom]

Huh... This aint makin things easy on my primitive brain, lol

[signal fog]

A nat 20 is when you actually roll a 20 on the dice

[ocean loom]

Ah, I see. Nice!

[signal fog]

But if you roll like an 18 and the modifier is a +2 that’s a 20 as well but not a nat 20

[inland birch]

Some people call it a "dirty 20"

[signal fog]

Yes

[bitter portal]

Me starting to understand D&D feels so refreshing like a I GET IT NOW moment(Specifically the combat and the charcter sheet)

[inland birch]

That's how it goes. It goes from big words scary to ah I see

[signal fog]

That’s great @bitter portal

[bitter portal]

mmmhm

[ocean loom]

Correct me if i'm wrong, but from what I can gather, Dungeon Masters do most of the heavy lifting, right?

[inland birch]

Yes and no

Without players, there's no story

Dm's are telling a story just as much as the players are

[signal fog]

Dungeon Master or DM for short mostly guide the group of players

[inland birch]

You can have the most mastercraft story you want, it's going off the rails when the party ignores the story for three sessions to tame boblin the goblin

[signal fog]

They set up the situation but it’s up to the group to solve it

So a DM has to have possibly 3 backup plans just in case

[inland birch]

Or be very good at improv

[signal fog]

Yes

[fresh fable]

Erm what does that mean? What do you actually want to mods to teach people dnd?

[inland birch]

And then go back and fix their notes while crying post session

[signal fog]

Yes they need new mods to teach DnD

[fresh fable]

That is not the job of the Mods this is a server with 100k+ users

[inland birch]

Elect FDM for newbie teacher, 2025

[fresh fable]

People come here are directed towards the rules and people can help with any questions they have

[signal fog]

Actually 242K members

[ocean loom]

I don't own any physical things when it comes to D&D. I was hoping to try the game virtually. Is there any digital simulation of D&D to play with others? I own "Tabletop Simulator" on steam, does that work at all?

[fresh fable]

Some self learning is needed

[inland birch]

There's plenty of assets you can use. Roll20 and owlbear rodeo are two map sharing tools off the top of my head

Dnd beyond for character sheets

[fresh fable]

And it’s unrealistic to expect Mods to teach, that is not their job as MODERATION.

[signal fog]

Ok so they need to have teachers in this server to actually teach the new players how to play DnD

They have the time to do that

[fresh fable]

Yeah it’s called the community lol people ask questions get answers

[signal fog]

Yes but I’m talking about hands on training

[fresh fable]

One to one tuition isn’t needed most of the time

[signal fog]

I’m not taking any money from anyone I would do it for free

[fresh fable]

It’s been working fine for years no need to have teacher roles in the server

[signal fog]

I believe that it will work for the better of the server

Plus it would help out the new players and potentially a future DM

Which this game is always short of

[fresh fable]

Then make a community and advertise in #looking-for-community this place is more like a town square with lots of little areas to discuss different subjects and sign posts to further info and learning

[signal fog]

I can do that but I think that this server really needs it

[fresh fable]

How is that different to what happens when people ask questions?

[signal fog]

This server is here to help players learn about DnD so why not bring something new to the table to help players understand better

[ocean loom]

Nevermind. This seems a little more daunting than I initially thought. I think i'll stick to video games for now. Thanks for the help everyone.

[inland birch]

I'd recommend giving baldur's gate 3 a go

[signal fog]

You can read all of the information that is available here for new players and they end up being confused even more

[inland birch]

It'll teach you a lot of the concepts you'll see in tabletop

[signal fog]

You see that @ocean loom is leaving because it’s too confusing for him

And he could probably be a very good player and a future DM

[fresh fable]

What part did you find daunting?

[signal fog]

That is what is happening in this server

Improvements needs to be made on here

[ember carbon]

The only things I know are what I read in the player handbook

[signal fog]

That’s great @ember carbon

Glad you are learning

But you still have questions

[ember carbon]

Not yet no I understand for the most part I'm still studying

[signal fog]

Ok take your time and carefully read the information

Which player handbook are you reading

[ember carbon]

3 of them Tina's cauldron of every thing is the one I'm reading right now

[signal fog]

Ok that’s a great read

Well I’m going to let someone else take over here so hopefully you guys will learn something from me and on here as well and maybe we will talk again soon

[fresh fable]

Tashas you mean, might be an idea to change your user name to normal txt format, server #rules and helps people find you

[vague wharf]

Hiyaa, I'm completely new to this and hoping I'll be able to learn here and eventually find a group lol. Been desperately searching for a DnD group and found this server in a reddit comment from 11 months ago. I've roleplayed countless times so hopefully it'll help

[exotic remnant]

Welcome to Adventure!

Visit #learn-to-play for everything you need to get started!

• [What is D&D?](#learn-to-play message)
• [How does it work?](#learn-to-play message)
• [Where do I join?](#learn-to-play message)
• [Frequently Asked Questions](#learn-to-play message)

Quick Links

Basic Rules | Introductory videos | Create a character

[fresh fable]

Welcome have a look at the resources above, feel free to ask any questions if you get stuck and someone from the community will help as best they can

[vague wharf]

Awesome, tysm! I've been wanting to join a DnD group for a while now but haven't found one that's actually considerate of newbies, so I'm really glad I found y'all.

[fresh fable]

Have a read through the rules on character creation and playing the game

You can find groups #find-a-game

Spread your net wide there are lot of places to look for games other than here `iamrazorwing's Game Finding Guide

[slow sequoia]

Is there any one shots I can join so I can get the hang of dnd?

[teal temple]

An ability check (doing things), saving throw (avoiding bad outcomes), and attacks (somewhat literally attacking things or monsters), are all resolved basically the same.

1. Roll a 20-sided die.
2. Add a modifier for an Ability Score that applies, such as Strength.
3. If you are Proficiemt, add Proficiency Bonus.
4. Add any situational modifiers, if any apply.
5. Resulting total is compared against the Difficulty Class for the task. For attacking, the Difficulty Class is just equal to the target Armour Class.
6. The person initiating the roll must equal or exceed the Difficulty.

That's about it.

[fresh fable]

Have a look in #looking-for-players be patient as it can take a while to find a game

Spread your net wide there are lot of places to look for games other than here `iamrazorwing's Game Finding Guide

Or #looking-for-community sometimes has oneshots running

[slow sequoia]

Ok ty for the tips and I'll keep that in mind

[worthy ferry]

Hii guys

Can someone please explain to me the difference between core rules, 2014 rules, and tell me what homebrew is/what it means? I'm trying to create my first ever character on d&d beyond and it's all pretty overwhelming

[teal temple]

Re: Core Rules, in 2024-2025, a new version of the 5th Edition rules came out which is called the 2024 rules or just the Core Rules.

Re:2014 rules: these are the rules that existed for 5th edition before the Core Rules. They came out in 2014.

People talk of both because D&D has a broad mix right now where ganes are using either depending on the table you are playing at.

Note though that any new content produced by Wizards will basically only be designed for the Core/2024 rules.

Re: Homebrew: Homebrew is just when someone makes up their own rules and plans to use it at their table or shares it with others. There is never "official" homebrew because homebrew by definition is essentially "fan/user created content".

Generally, for your first character, you will want to avoid all homebrew. Beyond it confusing things, it is much more likely that a given table will not use a specific homebrew. When it comes to Homebrew, only look at what a DM tells you they allow at their table.

[worthy ferry]

Thank you very much, I really appreciate you taking time to help me!!

I do have two more questions, one of which might just be because I'm an idiot though😭

The idiot question is, you started some of your questions with "Re," what does that stand for?

[teal temple]

Just ask. (& you're not an idiot... it's a running joke in rules circles that the text isn't always clear)

Oh, just an English thing.. loosely, it means "regarding the topic of". So when I say re: Core Rules, i mean this section has a broad level topic of Core Rules. A lot of people don't use it these days so your confusion is understandable.

[worthy ferry]

Ahh, got it😁

And you mentioned the 5th edition, so there must also be older editions. Are these still in use/implemented commonly, and in your opinion is the 5th edition the superior way to play?

[teal temple]

Older editions are sometimes played. You can read more about them in #dnd-elder-editions .

Whether 5th edition is superior is personal taste. I consider it the most accessible to people new to the game and I feel that it helped broaden the player base and that is a good thing to have diverse voices and experiences getting to be at the table and to enjoy D&D together.

Should be noted though, no other edition is officially sold so for new players, 5th edition is often the only edition that is easy to get in to / get/own materials for.

[worthy ferry]

Okayy got it☺️

And I know I'm asking a lot, and I'm almost done

[teal temple]

Before I forget, Welcome. 🙂

[worthy ferry]

I just wanna know, since I never played before, what the best first character to make is that would help me get a hang of both combat and magic

[teal temple]

All good, that's what we do here. Help new folk.

[worthy ferry]

I want a character that isn't too magic focused like wizards since I know nothing about spells

But I want a character with a bit of magic so I can start getting used to spell casting for future dnd character

I was personally thinking a rogue arcane trickster, but what do you think?

[teal temple]

Best character truly is what you want to play. I know, sounds like a deflection but it is kind of true. The joy of D&D is often engaging in being your character (whatever that is for you) and it is usually a better experience if you want to play it.

Saying that though....

The rules do indicate some classes are more complex and the bottom summarizes some of that...

?tag ddb complexity

[exotic remnant]

No tag complexity found in category ddb.

[teal temple]

?tag new complexity

[exotic remnant]

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!

• Low Complexity. Fighter or Rogue
• Average Complexity. Barbarian, Cleric, Paladin, Ranger, or Wizard
• High Complexity. Bard, Druid, Monk, Sorcerer, or Warlock
  -# Source: Class Overview table

[worthy ferry]

Damn, bards and monks are high complexity while wizard is average?

I did not expect that, I thought wizard was the hardest class since you had to learn the spells individually

[teal temple]

It's their opinion.

Part of it relates to additional character options that end up confusing.

[worthy ferry]

Ahh I see

I think for my first character I'll do a rogue arcane trickster since I'm a big stealth fan anyways. Whenever I play any video game, when the option of stealth is available I go for it every single time

I was considering warlock or sorcerer but I think they might be too difficult for me since I've never played before

I might do that on my second campaign though

[teal temple]

That works. Video game experience with spells can sometimes make spells a little easier. Wizard would actually be an easy class if not for what spells do.

The important thing to remember with spells is they do what they say. A common thing is for players to want spells to do more than they say but for that you have to ask your DM. Video games often force us in to such limits (you can only do what the game allows) and this part of them is good to bring with you.

Really though, the complexity mostly involves the learning curve and sometimes getting overwhelmed with options at a table. If you start at 1st level and grow in to a character, almost all classes are reasonable if you just keep experimenting with whatever you got on level up.

[worthy ferry]

That's actually really good advice, thank you

I'll consider doing something other than rogue then

Warlocks are really cool with the whole patron thing

This is tough, but I guess it's a good thing that there's so many good options that choosing one is very difficult

It's definitely between rogue, warlock, sorcerer, and bard though

With paladins, they're really cool but I heard they have to follow a strict set of morals and lean more towards lawful good which I don't know if I want, you know?

I might be wrong though

[teal temple]

A lot of people suggest low complexity mainly because some people just quit when they are confused. If you remember that learning everything is not necessary and D&D is an evolving learn not "figure everything out immediately", you should be fine.

[fresh fable]

I wouldn’t worry to much about alignment and breaking your oath is a hard thing to do and most DM won’t punish it anyway

[worthy ferry]

Ah, that's not really an issue for me since I don't see myself giving up. I've been looking for something like dnd for ages and while I always knew what it was, I didn't look into it much until now

Feels like a struck a gold mine, so if something gets confusing I doubt I'll stop trying

[worthy ferry]

Does each oath vary or is the paladin oath the same for all? Are they tied to certain deities/gods or is that not necessary, and are the gods pre-existing ones in the lore of dnd? And does each god have a certain oath, or does the paladin choose the oath that they pledge to that god?

[fresh fable]

Does even need to be a god, just faith/belief in an idea

[teal temple]

Paladins used to have a strict code but now it is more a role play thing than a rules thing. Your DM might insist you stick to the code but generally, if you are just "act like a hero" instead of a villain even if you are not goody goody, you will rarely step on anything too severely when it cones to Paladins.

[fresh fable]

You could just be a really angry farmer (vengeance paladin)

[worthy ferry]

Paladins are really cool, I really wanna play as one but I don't think I'll do it for my first campaign

It's definitely up there with my favorite sounding classes though

Now, and this is the last question😅

How would you recommend I find my first game? How do I know if a game is actually good and worth my time, and won't just be one session before everyone gives up, or have lazy writing etc

[teal temple]

Don't fret too much about it. While there are no guarantees, a number of Dungeon Masters are understanding and may allow you to switch if you are really unhappy with a choice. It shouldn't be a frequent thing but you're all there to have fun.

Also, don't forget you can join multiple games if you have the time, so you could always play different classes in different games.

[worthy ferry]

Ah yeah I did hear that you can switch classes mid-campaign. I'd have to talk to the dm about it when I hopefully find a campaign soon that accepts new players

[teal temple]

On this server, follow instructions in #find-a-game

[bronze inlet]

Hey. Just joined the server

[exotic remnant]

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.

[worthy ferry]

Maybe I'll do a rogue who is morally grey that ends up becoming a paladin as the story progresses

[worthy ferry]

Okayy, thank you very much this helped me a lot and cleared up a lot of confusion!!!😁🫶

[teal temple]

Welcome!

[worthy ferry]

Btw would you recommend I read the rule books or just stick to learning online and though playing?(I know I said last question earlier but this is really the last one😂)

[worthy ferry]

Hiii

[teal temple]

Basic rules Chapter 1 and Glossary, as well as Chapter 2 to create a character are really good starting points but they take a little time. Just remember, you don't have to learn or remember everything. It sets expectations and gives an "oh yeah, i read about that!" Moment when you are at the table.

See basic rules link below (they are free!)

[exotic remnant]

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Visit #learn-to-play for everything you need to get started!

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Quick Links

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[worthy ferry]

Okayy, love you man🫶💪

[teal temple]

Last bit of advice... remember to have fun. D&D can feel overwhelming with rules sometimes but you truly enjoy it more when you engage your imagination and your creative side. Don't get intimidated by professional play groups. D&D play is just people engaging together to create a story together. All that performance art is one way to play D&D but it is far from the only way.

[worthy ferry]

Okayy, I'll make sure to keep this in mind🫡

[bronze inlet]

Hey so, I was curious about something fi someone would be willing to answer my question. 😅

Does this Discord have a way for people to find a group to play with???

[teal temple]

See below.

[wheat crystal]

There's no hard-coded way to switch out your class in the middle of an adventure. You'd have to talk to your DM as to switching classes if/when you wanted to.

What you might have heard that aligns more with what is written is:

• Multiclassing, a way to take levels in multiple classes.
• Switching specifically from the Paladin class to another class, as one of a few suggested DM-determined consequences for unrepentantly violating your Oath (PHB p.111)
• Switching out your subclass, which is another potential consequence as above (PHB p.111) or as part of some optional rules introduced by Tasha's Cauldron of Everything (TCE p.8)
• As with the previous point, specificially atoning as an Oathbreaker Paladin by changing your alignment to a non-evil one, then choosing a diety and Paladin subclass, then completing a "dangerous quest or trial, as determined by the DM" (DMG p.97). This option is only possible if this is the first time becoming an Oathbreaker.

[exotic remnant]

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.

[bronze inlet]

Ty

[teal temple]

The LFG will tell you how to post on the looking for channels to find your game.

[worthy ferry]

Ahh yeah that makes more sense, thanks man!!

[lone kiln]

Can anyone help me with character creation please

[teal temple]

Where are you stuck?

[lone kiln]

I'm confused what you can be

[teal temple]

As in what classes or just envisioning the character?

[lone kiln]

The character itself

[teal temple]

Or just overwhelmed with options?

[lone kiln]

Huh

Oh ya

[wheat crystal]

Actually forgot one way to switch subclasses, since it's also specific to Paladins. Edited my response to include it.

As a side note, weird how this specific method requires a deity even though a base Paladin doesn't need one

[teal temple]

So, best way to create a character is to create a free account on d&d beyond and use their character creator or go step by step through character creation in the basic rules:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024/creating-a-character#CreateYourCharacter

[lone kiln]

Ok thank you

[teal temple]

Main advantage of Beyond is it gives you a list of choices so you do not have to search for where something is. Main advantage of the manual method is you are better equipped if a DM asks you to do things that are not usually done.

Both are useful exercises.

[paper leaf]

hi 🦋 i’m odd, and i’m from aus

i’ve only played in two campaigns so far, and am trying to find some games that are welcoming to enthusiastic ppl still learning the game/needing some guidance 🫶🏼

thank you for having me ^^

[exotic remnant]

Welcome to Adventure!

Visit #learn-to-play for everything you need to get started!

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• [How does it work?](#learn-to-play message)
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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.

[paper leaf]

(i did read the rules and how to navigate, i was just doing an intro 🫶🏼)

[echo kelp]

Welcome to the server!

[lost silo]

Hi odd welcome

[sick vale]

U could use the lfg thing on the bot post for an online game or try to find a game shop for an in person game
Idk how many game shops there are in Australia but if there's a place that sells dice and has tables there's probably a dnd game there

[paper leaf]

tysm for ur advice!!

[manic otter]

Nice I'm from NZ. People here are happy to help, or direct you to all of the help resources.

[vestal brook]

where and how do i begin playing dnd?

[exotic remnant]

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.

[solemn light]

So getting a group might be one of your first big hurdles.

I recommend looking out for newbie friendly games, oneshots (short games that last one session or so), and Adventure League (Organised play ⁠⁠al-general ), or westmarches (large servers where people run spontaneous games for players).

These are all ways of meeting people quickly and playing with them, to see if you get along- think of it a little bit like speed dating. You want to know you all click before committing to a full game together for ages.

But you can also get lucky and click with a group, so you can look through the channels here, or sites like Roll20, or r/lfg, or local game groups- or kidnap friends to play a oneshot to get them hooked!

[timid locust]

And don't forget to read up on the basic rules while you're searching for a group! You can find them all for free, here:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024

[solemn light]

As a tip no one expects you to read all the rules before playing, but having a rough idea of how combat might work or practice making a PC (player character) can help a lot.
Think of it like a recipe book- no need to read it all back to cover before making a single sponge cake, but it does help to know the general basics before baking.

And of course if you get stuck on anything, feel free to ask in here!

[vestal brook]

o thanks!! 💖

[potent inlet]

What really separates homegrown from normal dnd?

[echo kelp]

?homebrew

[exotic remnant]

What is homebrew?

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

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

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

[echo kelp]

D&D is a game with certain core game rules, mechanics, and expectations. Other Tabletop RPG systems are not D&D though they may share similar characteristics.

[potent inlet]

Oh

[echo kelp]

So homegrown games that don’t use a set game system are not really D&D.

Nor is playing a game of Shadowrun D&D

Or Shadowdark

But many folks use D&D as their game system and layer on their own homebrew (rules and things that don’t come from the official game publisher or 3rd party) to achieve certain features or play style the core game may not provide

I hope that helps answer your question!

[potent inlet]

I did thank you very much

[hushed granite]

how do I gain access to the #looking-for-dm page?
It says I don't have premission?
IS thiere a role I need to fill

[echo kelp]

No role needed - just read the info and instructions in #find-a-game carefully (you use the bot commands to get a form to fill out, the bot creates the post)

[hushed granite]

do I do it #find-a-game

[echo kelp]

You can run the commands anywhere you can type on this server - that said #find-a-game is a good a spot as any

[hushed granite]

ok

[woven idol]

guy's, I'm new too DMing, please give me some tips

[true rover]

Recently arrived, but been DMing for 12 years
I believe i might be able to help :)

[distant python]

I have learned that the party may not go the way you always plan, don't have battle every session give them time to explore!

[fallen surge]

?newdm

[exotic remnant]

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?

• Learn how to be a Dungeon Master with this YouTube video or D&D Beyond article.
• The D&D Free Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.

Where do I start?

• Decide what kind of campaign you want to run. Here’s a few good options for new DMs.
• Get advice from your fellow Dungeon Masters in #dm-discussion and #dm-world-building.

[fallen surge]

?dmtips

[exotic remnant]

D&D Starter Set: Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

Dungeon Master Tips

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

Embrace the shared story.

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

It’s not a competition.

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

Be fair and flexible.

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

Modify the adventure to suit your tastes.

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

Don’t worry about mistakes.

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

[woven idol]

THANK YOU!!!!!!!

[fallen surge]

The two bot posts above should have lots of helpful information for you. If you want to discuss it more, the #dm-discussion channel would be a good place to ask for advice. That's where you can talk to fellow DMs and see how they handle things

[teal temple]

So many more hidden ones. Nice. Gotta remember the tips one.

[true rover]

The more veteran server members here gotchu, enjoy!!

[harsh fjord]

I have a list here: #dm-discussion message

I also like this cheat sheet from the Quickstart Guide to Game Mastering (which is worth reading on its own!) https://howtogm.guide/dnd-5e/cheat-sheet

[vague hedge]

I am new here can anyone who play dnd on text can I join you???

[teal temple]

If you are looking for a game, the place to do it is through the looking for channels. Read #find-a-game to understand those channels better and how to post in them.

[true rover]

I can certainly help you with any questions!
Teaching one of the things i adore the most :)

[vague hedge]

Seriously can you teach me dnd

[true rover]

Absolutely!
Is there any specific thing you want to learn? Or just the entire thing in general?

[vague hedge]

Entire thing and please I am really thankful

[exotic remnant]

Welcome to Adventure!

Visit #learn-to-play for everything you need to get started!

• [What is D&D?](#learn-to-play message)
• [How does it work?](#learn-to-play message)
• [Where do I join?](#learn-to-play message)
• [Frequently Asked Questions](#learn-to-play message)

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Basic Rules | Introductory videos | Create a character

[true rover]

You can visit #learn-to-play for general information, right under here!

[timid locust]

Welcome! The best place to start is with the free Basic Rules, linked in the bot post above. As you're giving them a read, we'll be happy to answer any specific questions you have here in this chat.

[vague hedge]

I read those but it just hard to understand and rules cant just answer my question

[true rover]

So you want a digest of that information, i see what you mean.
There are several interesting videos you can watch of people who present in a very simplified manner, easy to learn.

I must add as well, that i am a professional DM that focuses on teaching new players if you are interested.
Hit me on DMs if you want details!

[arctic depot]

are there any settings that new players/dms should be accustomed with? or like are there any free campaign settings that i could download and take a look at and maybe start working on a future campaign? I want to run one for my friends but I would like some experience first

[timid locust]

And like we mentioned before, if you get stuck on a particular rule, ask that question here! We can help on a case by case basis, but we can't read the rules for you.

[vague hedge]

Yeah I do have general information but I wanna know about what class helps is what and what is difference between wizard magic and warlock magic

[vague hedge]

YOU ARE A VOICE ACTOR?!?!?!?

[true rover]

If you visit WOTC (Wizards of the Coast) website, they have MANY free tools for you to start learning and DMing!

As for settings i recommend, honestly i would point to anything in the Forgotten Realms category. You get used to the lore and the world, while also being very customizable to your personal DMing taste!

[timid locust]

The simplest answer is that a Wizard has a wider variety of spells and can cast more of them in a shorter duration, while a Warlock can customize their abilities more, and can outlast Wizards in longer adventures.

[true rover]

I am! You showing such interest warms my heart!
But lets not clutter this chat, my DMs are open if you wanna talk more <3

[arctic depot]

Thank you!

[vague hedge]

Yeahh I want these type of knowledge and all like what class will suit if I wanna be just pacifist and what class and race shall I choose if I wanna be just old magician

[main fulcrum]

You can build characters for support, but to be honest, it's hard to be a true pacifist in D&D

[harsh fjord]

If by pacifist you mean "Will not engage in combat," that's tough as D&D has combat built into its expectations.

[main fulcrum]

Unless the campaign is specifically designed for non combat, you're generally expected to fight things at least sometimes

And a lot of the abilities/spells are geared toward combat

[true rover]

There is a Paladin Subclass called "Redemption", where violence is a last resort ALWAYS.
If you want to not cause any harm, you can heal!
Several subclasses of the Cleric can engage in an entire combat only Healing and Buffing your allies!

[mild violet]

Hiya guys!! im relatively new to dnd and haven't actually played before and im meant to in around two weeks time, if anyone could give me a run down on things i crucially need to know that'd be lovely! i know bits n pieces here and there but i find it hard to concentrate on videos

[exotic remnant]

Welcome to Adventure!

Visit #learn-to-play for everything you need to get started!

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[vague hedge]

Ohh I didn't new I tried a random character but he only had like magical spell with a selected slots and no other weapon and was totally dependent upon his mischief which I can't do as i can't be bad without any reason

[fallen surge]

Welcome! The bot post above has lots of helpful information, including a link to the free Basic Rules (under the quick links section). If you're getting ready to play your first game, the two most crucial things to learn would probably be character creation and how combat works

[true rover]

Hello hello!
Do you have a Dungeon Master you are playing with on the upcoming session?

[mild violet]

the people im playing with are all new as well i think I'm going to end up having to try – no one else in my area knows how to play so i'm trying to figure out everything i can

[true rover]

That sounds to me like an Rogue Arcane Trickster, or perhaps a Bard of Whispers
Yeah, they surely use magic as a way to be sneaky and cunning!

If you want a spellcaster that is dedicated to being faithful and pacifistic, i would suggest looking into the "Cleric of Life"

[true rover]

Oh! Are you a first time DM then?

[mild violet]

Yep!

[true rover]

Wow! Quite a task!
Surely can be exciting though. Let me get you some cool bot commands to get you started, one sec

?newdm

[exotic remnant]

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?

• Learn how to be a Dungeon Master with this YouTube video or D&D Beyond article.
• The D&D Free Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.

Where do I start?

• Decide what kind of campaign you want to run. Here’s a few good options for new DMs.
• Get advice from your fellow Dungeon Masters in #dm-discussion and #dm-world-building.

[true rover]

Below there is some cool resources you can follow. If you are a reader of course.
For anything specific though, we are certainly here to help.
I can give you some general pointers though

[mild violet]

Thank you!! I'll definitely look through everything here.

[fallen surge]

If you want more detailed advice about being a DM, the #dm-discussion channel is a good place to talk to fellow DMs and get their input

[true rover]

Feel free to stop by any time!
There are several other great veterans of the craft here, with varied methods of teaching!

[wary glacier]

helo

[true rover]

Hello hello!
You wanted to learn to create a character, yes?

[wary glacier]

Yeeee

ik there's a character sheet that u fill out but never actually seen it:)

[true rover]

There are several websites out there with sheets you can fill, some even come with automated construction where you basically just select options

I would recommend doing at least once manually though, teaches you so much!

[wary glacier]

Ohh

What website would you recommend first tho

I think I'd also prefer to fill one out manually

[true rover]

Honestly? I really enjoy how roll20 does things

[wary glacier]

Ohhh I think I've heard of that before

[true rover]

You can create a character even outside of a campaign, and then just import that into any other game where a DM invites you to, its great!

[slender iron]

DndBeyond is pretty good as well, if you're looking for accessibility. Say you're not too good with spreadsheets and numbers, it does a lot of math for you

[wary glacier]

I'll definitely check it out

[wary glacier]

Really T-T

I might need that...

[true rover]

Addition and subtraction is a big thing in DnD, so doing the math automatically sure helps

[wary glacier]

I see, I've always noticed when I'm watching campaigns that the players and even the dm does alot of math between stuff

[slender iron]

DnDBeyond is expensive to get full access to, as WoTC (the people who make and own DnD) own it. They want you to buy books digitally in order to make characters and campaigns with their content.

[wary glacier]

Ohh I see

[slender iron]

But if your DnDBeyond DM pays their subscription, everyone in their campaign can use everything the DM has bought

But for free you can experiment and get your mind around how character creation works with a lot of help from DnDBeyond

[wary glacier]

okayy I was just about to ask that hehe

[alpine remnant]

I bought all my books physically before i learned about dnd beyond so I just stopped using dnd beyond

[wary glacier]

Be honest, is dnd financially expensive to get committed to or just expensive time wise?

[slender iron]

Time, not necessarily money

And the time comes from getting addicted

[wary glacier]

Well that's kind of a relief bc that's what I got 🥲

[alpine remnant]

I'd say money is like the least of your concern with how much you can homebrew and how the story is yours to make

[true rover]

The DM usually handles most things
Some DMs even roll the dice for you, so all you do is decide what to do
This game is INCREDIBLY customizable to any type of gameplay, you just have to find the right DM

[wary glacier]

I see

[signal fog]

Either way you buy the books once and they are yours forever

[slender iron]

Until they make new books. 😢

[wary glacier]

I'm also curious about dming but I should probably stick to learning how to play first huh?

[true rover]

Neither, honestly
You can learn to create a character in a day, going as a player is quite simple

As a Dungeon Master though? Well that takes a lot more time

[wary glacier]

Yeee that's kinda what I was thinking too

[slender iron]

Most would say yes. I will, too, but I won't say not to chase your dreams if you realize you'd love to DM very early in your career as a player

[wary glacier]

Maybe I'll try to get used to the game in general first

[true rover]

Agreed
I started in DnD as a DM before i played. Challenging but incredibly satisfying.

[wary glacier]

Was it alot of pressure on ur first few campaigns?

[fallen surge]

Starting as a DM before being a player will definitely make things more difficult for you. It’s certainly within the realm of possibility. Plenty of people have done it before. It’s just extra work on your part

[wary glacier]

I keep saying campaigns but do people call them that:)

[signal fog]

Yes some DMs are better DMing than players

[true rover]

I had very supportive friends at that time, so they were very warm and receiving :)

Gave me a very nice platform to learn

[true rover]

Gosh, i learned that the hard way :(

[wary glacier]

Ohhh

[fallen surge]

Campaigns are the term for long form play, over multiple play sessions. It’s one overarching story

[wary glacier]

Ahhh okayyy

[fallen surge]

A “session” is the individual time periods that you sit down and play

[wary glacier]

I think one of the most intimidating parts for me is all the terms and stuff, idk what most of them mean, just loosely

[fallen surge]

If you play the entire story from start to finish in a single session, that is called a One Shot

[true rover]

Aaah the Lingo
Makes you feel so cool, at least for me

[wary glacier]

so there are those types of sessions too

[wary glacier]

I keep hearing bardic inspiration over and over again and I'm still wondering what it is exactly

🥲

[true rover]

That part you kinda learn by being close-by
Its been refined over DECADES, so terms are widely used and accepted

[signal fog]

Also if you want something smaller than a one shot I like doing encounters

[true rover]

The class "Bard" can use a feature to give other allies an edge on dice rolls!

[fallen surge]

Yes. Campaigns can be a long or as short as you want. Some people play in just 1-4 sessions, while others play for multiple years. It all depends on the type of story the players and the DM want to tell.

[wary glacier]

Oh u can do just pure encounters? Like specific situations or something?

[short marsh]

It’s an ability a bard can do giving players a d6 on rolls

[signal fog]

Yes you can

[swift river]

hi, ive done some reaserch but still dont know much tbh and im trying to get into the game and thought its best if i ask actual players so can someone explain the game in detail? i heard about it and thought its cool

[wary glacier]

Tbh I got most of my info for this game from the campaign that smosh did on their channel:)

[short marsh]

Pure encounters would often be refered to combat heavy. That can be fun for a 1 shot but a full campaign

[wary glacier]

I'M IN THE SAME BOAT

[exotic remnant]

Welcome to Adventure!

Visit #learn-to-play for everything you need to get started!

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[short marsh]

@swift river the bot above has some resources

[signal fog]

No I don’t do a full encounter campaign

[true rover]

Hello hello!
If you want a person that is designed to guide you, feel free to look for Dungeon Masters as well!
Players and DMs both can teach you different perspectives!

[wary glacier]

@swift river dude wanna figure this stuff out together...

[swift river]

sure

[true rover]

Aren't they fun?
I watch mostly clips of their stuff, but i love their creativity so much

[signal fog]

Encounters are a great thing to do for practice to get familiar with your character

[true rover]

I LOVE your attitude <3

[wary glacier]

Yeeeee, I loved their series. It's the main thing that attracted me to this game

[wary glacier]

Kinda thought there wouldn't be many people who are still learning the game so I'm just kinda excited :p

[signal fog]

I usually do encounters in an arena setting

[harsh fjord]

New people learn the game every day!

[wary glacier]

That sounds really nice actually

[true rover]

Every single day there are HUNDREDS of newcomers into DnD
I seriously can't find enough time to help everyone!
So don't worry, you will always find new people AND old-timers willing to help!

[wary glacier]

Like for testing characters in combat?

[signal fog]

Yes exactly @wary glacier

[wary glacier]

I see:) honestly dnd just kinda seems like the type of game where almost everyone is a veteran

[leaden skiff]

Hii 😄

[signal fog]

And I’m an old timer as well almost 36 years in DnD

[wary glacier]

Question, would it be recommended to try a full length campaign first or maybe a shorter one?

[wary glacier]

Wow that honestly sounds super impressive

[harsh fjord]

You don't necessarily marry the first person you date (sometimes you do!), so it can be worth trying stuff.

Find out what you like and what you don't.

[wary glacier]

This is like asking NBA players tips on how to start playing basketball hahahaha

[signal fog]

The best campaign to do for a beginner would be Lost Mines of Phandelver or LMOP for short

[true rover]

Ah not at all
Veterans are the long-lasting ones, people who endure through learning, changing seasons and so on
And don't let ANYONE intimidate you into playing DnD, the only gatekeepers we like here are the ones that keep aliens outside of this dimension!

[wary glacier]

Ig I kinda like being invested in a long story

[true rover]

I tip my hat to you, sir <3

[signal fog]

Thanks @true rover

[wary glacier]

From wat I've seen the community seems nice, that's why I got the courage to actually try and get into the game

[true rover]

If it was up to me, i would ask you first what kinds of games you play
Long history driven games?
Short match-based games?

[true rover]

SO MANY nice people here
Asshats get booted so quickly, cuz everyone is just so nice!

[wary glacier]

I REALLY enjoy the long games

Especially if it has a good story

I've been trying to chase a good story for a while now and I thought maybe dnd can help me with that

I used to read entire book series as a kid T-T

[true rover]

If you like seeing the world evolve, watching as your choices affect the world around you AND creating bonds and ties with the world
Then i'd recommend a long-term campaign for you, especially ones you can create a lot of friendships (or enemies)

[signal fog]

Actually I have heard from the grapevine that there is a big worldwide tournament for beginners coming up next month

[wary glacier]

Ohhhhh I especially love relationships between characters

[wary glacier]

Really??

Should I even try to join tho

[true rover]

What kind of tournament?

[wary glacier]

T-T

[true rover]

My favourite part too is creating ties with characters as weeeell!
I love having contacts, and watching my enemies!

[signal fog]

Don’t really know the details but I heard that it will be a great experience for new players

[wary glacier]

Damn, maybe I'll research about that later

For now tho, it is 2am in the morning so I should probably sleep while I still can... Just got a sudden burst of confidence to try and join the community, that's why I'm here hehe

[true rover]

That sudden burst of confidence lead you to greatness already!
Thank you for stopping by, the community will always be here for you <3

Goodnight! :D

[signal fog]

I do know that they had a try out tournament last month and it was a great success

It will be announced in the next few weeks on the #looking-for-players

[abstract raft]

Ooooh
Intriguing
Hi I'm new both to the server and DND 😁

[signal fog]

Welcome to the server

And if you like to read there is some free basic information about DnD

It should be somewhere above us

[exotic remnant]

Welcome to Adventure!

Visit #learn-to-play for everything you need to get started!

• [What is D&D?](#learn-to-play message)
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• [Frequently Asked Questions](#learn-to-play message)

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[abstract raft]

Like in this channel or above the channel- oh there we go lol

I do know a bit .. BG3 and some precursory videos but I will always be happy to take in New Knowledge

[signal fog]

This is starting information about the basics of DnD

It’s a great read but a lot of information

[abstract raft]

YEAH.... yeah a lot indeed 😂 a refresher is always good though

[signal fog]

Read carefully through it and you should be able to understand it

[abstract raft]

I have played a ttrpg before with friends but it's very training-wheels compared to DND proper

[signal fog]

A lot of new stuff was added last year and more new stuff to come out soon

[abstract raft]

YAAAY! We can all be equally confused together!

[signal fog]

Everything was updated last year

[abstract raft]

Oh that's crazy

[signal fog]

It was time anyway because it’s been like 12 years since the last major update

[abstract raft]

That's crazyyy really cool to see that then...

[signal fog]

It’s just a boost for 5e but I’ve heard it being called 5.5e

[abstract raft]

Crazy.... Very cool!

[signal fog]

Yes it’s a lot to learn but it shouldn’t be a problem for someone who has played a long time like myself

I’ve been playing as a monk with the new 2024 stuff and I’m really enjoying it

[fresh fable]

Dnd has a lot of rules but it boils down to ask DM to do something roll a d20 and add something to it

[abstract raft]

Oooooohhh
Gosh yeah I just have no idea where to start with a character because I've got far too many ideas for my own good lol
Not even for any of the technical stuff just. What weird guy could I play

Kind of why I'm looking for a group to join just so I have a DM to narrow my options down for me

[timid locust]

That's the spirit!

[fresh fable]

Start with a concept and build from there that’s how I do it

[signal fog]

Was that a pun

That’s the spirit lol

[abstract raft]

I'm really interested in Strigoi as a possible playable.. weird vampire mosquito, but again I'd rather know my setting and what my DM is ok with before marrying myself to a concept idea

[harsh fjord]

Not an official option, so I'd recommend seeing what the official choices are and try to build something from them first.

[signal fog]

A vampire mosquito?

[harsh fjord]

And nothing says you can't create multiple characters for yourself.

[abstract raft]

Yeahhh partially why I'm trying not to get excited about the idea
Even though Strigois are cute..

[abstract raft]

Nonono that's the problem I have too many already 😂

[arctic acorn]

Yes, I have never heard of that either. There are stirges but they're just mosquito monsters.

[signal fog]

Actually that would be kinda cool and funny @abstract raft

[abstract raft]

I'm convinced they're probably new? Or obscure, There's not much art of them but they are under the official monsters list on DND beyond

They're stirges that have been experimented on by wizards to grow into a humanoid form

[harsh fjord]

Monsters aren't usually playable.

[abstract raft]

Lolll

[arctic acorn]

No, I am quite sure strigois aren't an official playable race.

[tropic hamlet]

Hello,I dont mean to interrupt youe conversation but i was told this would be a good place to play D&D more?

[signal fog]

Actually that’s not true @harsh fjord about playing as a monster

[tropic hamlet]

your*

[abstract raft]

I always thought that was unclear since minotaurs, goblins, aaracokra and so forth ARE playables now

But yeah again this is all just. Me seeing what weird thing I can get away with LOL

[main fulcrum]

Yeah, the official monsters list on DDB is not a list of playable species

[arctic acorn]

They're likely a homebrew creation. Basically a race that someone else has decided to make. It's not encouraged for a newbie to dive into homebrew stuff, especially if they don't have a DM yet.

[harsh fjord]

There are hundreds of monsters. Only a small number are playable, and those have been adapted for PC use. Monster statblocks are a whole other can of worms.

[abstract raft]

They're on the official monsters list though which is what confuses me

[main fulcrum]

Monsters are not playable species by default

They might be official, but that doesn't mean you can play as them

[arctic acorn]

The races you have just listed are indeed official though.

[abstract raft]

I kinda figured

[timid locust]

The monsters list and the playable species list aren't connected at all. A goblin in one is different than a goblin in the other.

[signal fog]

I played in a campaign a few years ago where we had the opportunity to play as a monster instead of a regular character but the character ran each monster

[main fulcrum]

Sure, some DMs might let you do that. But it's not something you should expect

[abstract raft]

Yeahhhh like I said earlier it wasn't something I was married to, just a possibility I was considering it it was allowed

[main fulcrum]

imo, it's better to tell newcomers what they can reasonably expect, not whatever might be possible in a specific game with a loose DM. Since that is going to give them unrealistic expectations

[harsh fjord]

Again, look at the official options (which are here, along with some third-party ones): https://www.dndbeyond.com/species

[arctic acorn]

Btw I have googled what strigois are. It is a race that someone has made. This person isn't talking about stirges.

[abstract raft]

Don't worry I have many official species options too LOL

[arctic acorn]

However it's not an official race.

[harsh fjord]

Strigoi are monsters from Van Richten's, which doesn't make them a usable race (as folks have said).

[abstract raft]

Really? That's so odd cuz I found them under the official monsters list on DND beyond

[signal fog]

I can say that all DMs are different and no one is the same

[arctic acorn]

Seems to be a humanoid stirge.

[main fulcrum]

Someone may have also made a homebrew version, but they are also an official monster

Doesn't really matter in this case, since neither thing could be assumed to be playable by default

[arctic acorn]

...You sure you weren't checking the homebrew creations?

[signal fog]

Well there are new monsters in the new monsters manual

[abstract raft]

Gosh I do love how many playables DND has
Shame some of them are very campaign specific but . Well. It makes sense

I was definitely considering a cyclopean

[signal fog]

Never heard of that before

[main fulcrum]

Don't get attached to anything unofficial until you have a game and know what your DM might allow

[abstract raft]

Again I have. Many . Character ideas I have my options lol

[swift river]

hey can someone explain to me in detail what D&D is someone did try it but i got kicked from the server and didnt read what they said

[abstract raft]

If worst comes to worst I can just play a gnome I'm not exactly picky just, looking into my Options

[abstract raft]

@swift river here's a bunch of good resources

[tropic hamlet]

i can try if you want

[fallen surge]

At its absolutely most basic level, the core concept of D&D is extremely simple:

The DM describes the world and the situation your characters are in. Then you describe what you would like to do. Then your DM describes how that action affects the world. If there is a chance your action might fail, the DM will decide how difficult that task is, and assign it a "Difficulty Class" (DC) which is a number from 1 to 30. You roll a d20, and add your skill modifier to that number. If you roll equal to or greater than that DC number you succeed. If you roll below it, you fail. Then the DM describes how that success or failure impacts the world, and you do it all again

all of the rest of the rules govern the finer details about what you can or cannot do, when you can do it, how combat works, etc. Do not feel like you need to memorize everything before you try your first game. Of course, it will greatly help you to have a base line familiarity with things, and it will make the game run smoother, but there will be 4-5 other people at the table with you to help you remember things, and you can always just pull out a rule book whenever you need to double check something.

[arctic acorn]

Honestly you might be better off using this. Just keep in mind that many of the bottom races are semi-official. They're not necessarily creations that the developers of DnD are directly responsible for. Cyclopeand are of those races.

[timid locust]

Put into the simplest terms, DnD is a collaborative storytelling experience. The Dungeon Master (DM) describes a scene, the players describe what their characters do in that scene, and the DM tells them what happens when they do it. Rinse repeat!

Sometimes, either in combat or doing challenging things, your DM might tell you to roll dice in order to see if your character is successful.

For example, if you want to sneak by the enemy guards, you'll roll a 20-sided die (called a d20) and add some extra numbers based on your character's stats. If the total is high enough, you succeed! In that case, the guard doesn't notice as your character creeps by.

[abstract raft]

Yeahhhh like I said I'm looking to join a game first and then consider what character to play after

Having a DM to narrow my options down is. Crucial lol

[timid locust]

-# Colossus with the higher initiative copy-paste...

[abstract raft]

LOL

[tropic hamlet]

my fault red,He explains it better lol

[arctic acorn]

Pretty sure this also explains what DnD is.

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[signal fog]

@abstract raft I would like to PM you

[abstract raft]

Ohhh ok

[night thistle]

@abstract raft hey, I also PM’d you if that’s okay?

[abstract raft]

Ok!

[swift river]

thx any tips on how to start playing?

or how to make a character? do i just imagine it and give it any power i want or are there rules or unwritten rules that everyone follows for creating a character

or stat if you want to call it that

[arctic acorn]

Here.

[harsh fjord]

The rules linked above tell you how to create a character.

[swift river]

alr and do you know how i could start playing with people?

[exotic remnant]

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.

[tropic hamlet]

if your fine with it we can play together

Im looking for more people to play with

[swift river]

sure id love to

but how do i join and i dont even have a character

[fallen surge]

D&D Is not just free form role play. There are rules that govern most aspects of the game. Character creation, combat, what you can and cannot do and when you can do it. All of that is explained in the various rule books, but the majority of it is in the free Basic Rules

[fallen surge]

This is not the proper channel for advertising or organizing games

[tropic hamlet]

oh i apologize

[swift river]

so ive read a lil about what the bot said and im just supposed to make a character in a web site called D&D beyond?

[arctic acorn]

I recommend checking this out first. Once you have a loose grasp on how things work I'd then make a character. You can always ask any questions you might have to the people here or your fellow players.

[tropic hamlet]

Do you know where someone would go to that?

[fallen surge]

D&D Beyond is one tool you can use, but its not mandatory.

[tropic hamlet]

I didnt mean to break the rules

[fallen surge]

the #find-a-game channel has instructions for how to post in the LFG channels

[swift river]

ig in the channel called looking for players?

[tropic hamlet]

got it thanks

[swift river]

i think

[arctic acorn]

The blue words are links just so you are aware.

[swift river]

man

i tried making a character but i just dont get it is there a simpler way

[fallen surge]

Did you start by reading the rules, or just jump straight into character creation?

[swift river]

i mean i did select an option in the website called step by step creation or smth like that so i thought that was it, if its not mb

and where are the rules i mean i read everything in the thing the bot sent

[exotic remnant]

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[fallen surge]

the "Basic Rules" button under the Quick Links section

[swift river]

thx

[fallen surge]

Start with the "Playing the Game" chapter, and continue on from there. This will explain how to play, and how to make a character

You only need to read the section for "Players" though

[swift river]

thats ALOT of text dang

[fallen surge]

But the "Rules Glossary" at the bottom will some parts in more detail

[timid locust]

For better or for worse, DnD is a pretty complicated game!

[fallen surge]

Yes, it is a rule book. Don't feel like you need to memorize the entire thing though. Remember, when you're actually playing the game, there will be 5-6 other people there to help remind you of anything you forget. Plus you can always just pull the rules out while playing if you need a reminder

[swift river]

alr ill try to read as much as i can

Then ig create a character

and THEN find a lobby

or game whatever you want to call it

got it right?

[timid locust]

The most important stuff to memorize are the rules surrounding your character specifically. You won't ever need to worry about the spellcasting rules if you end up playing a Barbarian, for example.

Read just enough to get an idea of what you want to do, then do a deeper dive into what interests you!

[arctic acorn]

Just don't be compelled to read it all in one sitting.

[fallen surge]

yeah that's pretty much how it goes. Some people like to make their character after finding a group to play with so they can tailor the character to the story they are playing. But for a newcomer, it can make sense to make a character on your own first, even if its just as practice. Making a character can help you understand the rules a bit better once you see how everything fits together

[swift river]

thx everyone i appriciate the help

[arctic acorn]

And remember that DnD games aren't the same as games like World of Warcraft or League of Legends. It can take time to find a group you will get along with. Also the best games take some time to plan. DMing is hard work.

[timid locust]

From the start of your search for a group to the actual time you end up playing, it tends to be a couple of days or even weeks of searching and prep on average.

[trim bay]

Hello

[native glacier]

Helloo

I started a campaign with friends a month agoo~ all of us are new XD

[trim bay]

Naice

I have to join one at some point, I have to learn what on earth I’m doing

[native glacier]

XD goodluckk~

[exotic remnant]

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[trim bay]

Thankiessss

[rustic shell]

Hi looking for a group to play my first game

[exotic remnant]

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

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[gilded forge]

hii i wanna find someone to teach me about dnd since ive never played before

like i literally know...almost nothing ive only watched series'

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[vital sail]

Check out these links for an overview, and afterwards feel free to ask questions

[gilded forge]

thats a lot of stuff

[weak hamlet]

Anyone need a Druid?

[hearty escarp]

The videos linked in the How does it work link are quite a nice introduction:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfS8QgUdeGYr-v1QfBH4x_diAZ7SGNFj4

[full kraken]

Another great YouTube series on how to play DnD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoW2CDgztKY&list=PLqjmeE6JhVUBt76u9qpF8kxx3nCtuYgI1&index=1&ab_channel=Don'tStopThinking

[arctic acorn]

If you are looking to join a game, you're better off going to #find-a-game.

[weak hamlet]

Ok thx

[severe condor]

My friends want to start playing and I've been assigned as the DM. I'm great at world building but I have 0 clue how the game systems work themselves. (Literally never played) Any tips?

[echo kelp]

I strongly suggest going through the resources and information in #learn-to-play (and have those free D&D rules handy to refer to).

As a DM you should focus on the core game mechanics such as D20 Tests (attack rolls, skill checks, and saving throws) and the game flow.
You'll also want to check out the section on how to run combat.

Start small and focussed, make sure to set expectations and boundaries on appropriate player behavior

[severe condor]

Writing all this down lol

[grizzled marsh]

Guys can someone help me check if my sorcerer build is ok ;~;

Just finished making it

[echo kelp]

Check with the folks in #character-discussion

That's the place for more in-depth character discussions and folks can review your build and make suggestions

[echo kelp]

I'd also check in with folks in #dm-discussion - thats the channel for DM topics.
Fellow DMs can provide suggestions and advice.

While the D&D rules provide a great framework for a heroic fantasy infused collaborative tabletop roleplaying game, the biggest thing to focus on is having fun.

D&D is a game first and foremost.

Don't let the formal game rules (or bad player behavior) get in the way of having fun together.

?dmtips

[exotic remnant]

D&D Starter Set: Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

Dungeon Master Tips

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

Embrace the shared story.

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

It’s not a competition.

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

Be fair and flexible.

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

Modify the adventure to suit your tastes.

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

Don’t worry about mistakes.

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

[wheat crystal]

If you’ve made it on D&DBeyond you can send the share link to it in #character-discussion .

Otherwise if you’ve made it using some other method (e.g. PDF) you can upload it to a trusted file sharing site like Google Drive and send the share link to that

[weak hamlet]

@severe condor Just do a goof off, look it up as you go. I'll be your guinea pig if ya need one.

[severe condor]

Yeah, reading all of this is giving me the suggestion I should make up everything myself the first time around

[timid locust]

You should definitely not do that.

[echo kelp]

You certainly can although I'd recommend running a prewritten adventure as that way you can focus on the running the game and handling the game mechanics instead of also having to writeup an adventure plot and gather statblocks/NPCs

[severe condor]

Nevermind then lmao. That makes sense actually, they won't know the difference. Good idea :)

[weak hamlet]

=p We once did a 90 minute run down 1 hallway. You can have fun if you want.

[obtuse galleon]

Hi! I just joined this server, I've always wanted to play DND, but I never got the chance, where do I start? 😭

[lost silo]

Hey Tuna! 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.

[exotic remnant]

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[lost silo]

or that there fancy bot lol

[obtuse galleon]

Thank you so much, I'll definitely be checking that out when I get home! 😁

[long goblet]

To a starter, witch class would give me a way to understand the game better without needing to read 5 books just to use that class, (i only have been reading the basic rules: the more actual one and the 2014 too)

[short marsh]

Fighter

[inland birch]

I'd say paladin is fairly beginner friendly too. And it'll give you a taste of melee, magic, and you have the benefit of being rather tanky

[long goblet]

Thanks @short marsh & @inland birch

[inland birch]

Yeah of course. Martial classes tend to be simpler than casters. So you can't really go wrong with any of them.

[signal fog]

Barbarian and Monk are simple to play as well

[abstract raft]

Yeah from my understanding stick to melee-focused classes as spells get complicated

that's what I'm gonna do anyways lol

[visual rock]

How welcoming are people toward new players? I've always wanted to get into D&D, but it's difficult without knowing where to start. Is there someone who could help me in whispers? :)

[shy flax]

It's hard to say, honestly. It truly depends on the table. I'd like believe most are passionate and want to share that joy with others. I can help if you still need some!

[ivory citrus]

Okay guys, so I played my first session!
I played a dumdum Orc Barbarian (I know, it's basic)
BUT IT WAS SO MUCH FUN.
There were two fights during the whole session, and I only hit once lmao.
The party ranged from level 1 to 5, and I think the beasts had a bit too high of an AC for me (or maybe I just rolled badly, lol).
BUT I GOT THAT SPIDER WITH ONE HIT AND FELT SO POWERFUL.
Standing at the front, in rage, tanking everything, it felt awesome!

[shy flax]

Having fun is the most important part. As long as you're invested in your character and engaged, that's GREAT!

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[ivory citrus]

I am! At first i thought playing a stupid Character would allow me to push mistakes I made onto the character lmao

Quickly realized tho, i just love playing a stupid Barbarian lol

[shy flax]

Yeah, flaws are good. It's about telling a good story, and trying to solve problems despite your limitations.

Sincerely, someone who also plays low-INT barbarian.

Besides, it puts you in neat solutions. For example, if you can't pick the lock, you can just smash the door or the container.

Nothing like a jumpscare to a rogue when they meticulously pick something and you just laugh merrily as it shatters before them.

[ivory citrus]

Theres also a low-Int Hexblade Warlock (? idk the Spellcaster classes very good) and him and my Orc became friends the second the Hexblade yelled something along the lines of "The one with the most kills gets a sandwich" lmao
And at the same time it created a cool problem when the dungeon had an ice catwalk in the air the party had to go over. Well this stupid Orc was TERRIFIED by the ice lmao

[arctic acorn]

Remember! Fighters, sorcerers, monks, clerics and many other classes can be unintelligent!

Just don't make a dumb wizard. Or more specifically a dumb Eldritch Knight fighter or Arcane Trickster rogue. 🤭

[ivory citrus]

You could just make them High Int-Low wisdom dumb, no? "I read about fire! It's hot and destroys" (all the while, the wizards robe catches on fire from standing too close to the fire)

[umbral estuary]

EK can dump INT tbf, if they mostly use buff spells

[fresh fable]

Eyes of the rune keeper invocation confirmed

[teal temple]

The poster is looking for a DM that DMs in Russian for beginners, basically.

[short marsh]

For every Mordicadens there is a Volo

[shut sandal]

guys i haven't played dnd in ages and this is all overwhelming 😭 any advice ?

[snow parcel]

I never played dnd any tips?

[echo kelp]

#learn-to-play and check the pinned messages.

[snow parcel]

Thx

[shut sandal]

ty !!!

[stable verge]

How come so many games are paid and is that the norm?

[harsh fjord]

The short answer is supply and demand—lots of players, not as many DMs. Hard to say what happens at most tables, but I would be surprised if paid games are in the majority.

[sharp kraken]

Hi. Im new

[short marsh]

#looking-for-players are mainly free games
If your looking g at other sources yeah, payed games quality unfortunately depends on the dm, I been ripped off once’s and had a ok game experience at another

[winged swan]

Yo I’m new to D&D and want to try it out. Looking for someone to teach me

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[timid locust]

Welcome! The best place to start is with the free Basic Rules, linked in the bot post above. As you're giving them a read, we'll be happy to answer any specific questions you have here in this chat.

[winged swan]

Thank you!

[winged swan]

I can’t sign up for the character builder, so I’m not entirely sure how to make a character. All I need are the steps to making one.

[harsh fjord]

See this chapter in the rules: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024/creating-a-character

If you need a character sheet, check out https://media.dndbeyond.com/compendium-images/phb/downloads/DnD_2024_Character-Sheet.pdf.

[winged swan]

Thank you!

By the way, how do multiclasses work? I’ve heard a bit about those and would like to try one out sometime.

[harsh fjord]

It's described in the rules, but I would recommend waiting until you have a solid handle on the base game before you worry about multiclassing.

[winged swan]

Ok

[snow parcel]

Anyone know how I can fix the problem of roll20 website showing half screen of it and I can't make a character because of that (I'm on phone btw)?

[harsh fjord]

Probably better to ask in the Roll20 server!

[timid locust]

The folks over in #third-party might be able to help out here, as well, but that's less likely.

[wild onyx]

Roll20 is not great on phones, to say the least. You might find it works if you turn the phone to landscape mode. I suspect they may also have an app now, but check the site itself for info on that.

Alternatively, there's D&D Beyond. That works fine on a phone through website or app.