#dnd-newcomers

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lyric fjord
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Hi I just joined I’ve been interested in learning about D&D and how to play!! I’m like totally new at TTRPG games zero clue on where to start lol

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timid locust
lyric fjord
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Okay thank you so much!!

winged swan
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I’m not sure how I should go about starting a game with anyone. Can someone help me figure out where to find a game?

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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.
short marsh
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#looking-for-players is where dms advertise thier games for others.

#looking-for-dm is for players seeking DMs, how ever chances of a game are kinda low due to the dm player ratio

lime turret
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You can solve this disparity by learning how to DM and making sure your players know how to too.

clever quarry
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Newer here, sup.

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lost silo
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howdy rackel

timber laurel
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I somewhat already know what I'm doing in DND but I want to find a DND partner to play it with. Just us two. Anyone interested?

frail rose
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@timber laurel I m

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But I'll need to learn cuz I don't know shit

timber laurel
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dm'd yuh

echo kelp
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Hey folks please do not solicit/organize games outside of the Looking For Game channels - it's off-topic here in the normal discussion channels.
See #find-a-game to learn how to use our LFG channels.

timber laurel
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I'm a bit confused tbh

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apologies I misunderstood thank you

wild onyx
short marsh
fallen rose
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i think im actually starting to understand how to fill out my character sheet and i feel like a brainiac

lost silo
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woo hoo. feel free to ask any questions

fallen rose
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i feel like megamind

fallen rose
spiral sun
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How would I join a group I’ve never played before so I would like to join and watch and try learn before joining so I don’t slow down a group is that possible

short marsh
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I mean you can see all the ads in #looking-for-players how ever they will only consider people who will play, rarely would they allow some rando to listen in.

spiral sun
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Ok thank you for the information

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

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

Embrace the shared story.

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

It’s not a competition.

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

Be fair and flexible.

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

Modify the adventure to suit your tastes.

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

Don’t worry about mistakes.

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

glossy epoch
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are there any resources anyone knows of for new DM’s i’ve been playing a few months now and i’m doing a one shot later this month (outside of the DM’s handbook)

apologies if this is covered somewhere obvious i just joined

vital shadow
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Yeah I almost ran this one - but opted for Icespire Peak and modified it a bit to make it more of a narrative instead of a sandbox.
I guess I was hoping for a way to know if I’m doing a good job and make sure that I can do a good job for hosting a session? Maybe I could make a session and flag it and post it’s my first session?

echo kelp
vital shadow
echo kelp
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"How to run the game" from MCDM has some pretty good info on running D&D for DMs

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I also like Sly Flourish's "The Lazy DM" materials which has lots of useful info on how to efficiently use your prep time and avoid over-prepping

vital shadow
silent imp
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hi everybody, does somone know wich discord i can join for discover a french community, bcs its been 1hour i search and im actually lost in the big world of D&D

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short marsh
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(Funny story I accidently led my character to a location way to early rip me trying to rebalance the fight lol)

onyx wyvern
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Hi
I am very new to D and D, and I wanna join one. Can someone teach me to play?

cyan stirrup
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echo kelp
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Check out #learn-to-play and the useful resources linked to in the bot message above

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Feel free to ask specific questions as you learn

cyan stirrup
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Thank you!

echo kelp
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When you're ready to find a group to play with, check out #find-a-game (read it carefully) to learn how to use our Looking For Game channels.

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Also note we don't actually run D&D games on this server

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But you can use the LFG channels to find a game

onyx wyvern
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Hi
I am very new to D and D, and I wanna join one. Can someone teach me to play?

timid locust
onyx wyvern
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I want to be a cleric that can see the future; also, who can heal people.

echo kelp
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Please do not solicit/organize games outside of the Looking For Game channels - it's off-topic here in the normal discussion channels.
See #find-a-game to learn how to use our LFG channels.

true berry
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Is there someone who can help me set up a character for campaigns
I've only dabbled in d&d and I don't really know all the ins and outs
So if someone could dm and help me set up a sheet and stuff

potent carbon
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I am New can someone help me

echo kelp
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Have you checked out #learn-to-play and the pinned messages in this channel yet? Start there and feel free to ask specific questions as you learn.

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This channel is specifically for helping new to D&D folks get started with the core game rules and mechanics.

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Check #channel-guide to see all our many channels for a specific D&D topic

signal fog
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Well you guys are busy tonight

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Can I help

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hearty escarp
lime turret
neon iron
supple swan
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hey what is a text game?

hearty escarp
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Pretty much what it says on the tin. A game that is player over text messages instead of over vc or at a table.

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Usually those games are run with the help of a bot that does the dice rolling.

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It's commonly referred to as "PbP", which stands for play by post.

supple swan
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hmm ok thank you

sharp veldt
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Hello!!

signal fog
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Hello @sharp veldt

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You have a question about DnD

short marsh
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Yeah Matt keep In mind been in the entertainment industry for years

calm geode
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Heyo, can someone explain how to fill out a physical character sheet? I've only worked with d&d beyond and some of my character stuff is homebrew which is a bit confusing to add in d&d beyond

fresh fable
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Which parts are you struggling with?

fallen surge
calm geode
teal temple
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One trick you can use is create all the non homebrew stuff on Beyond, copy the results on to a paper sheet, then modify the paper sheet with any homebrew.

calm geode
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Okay, Thanks!

lost jay
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Hello im new to dnd I have no idea how to play I recently bought stormewreck isle starter set and the essential kit but I don't know were to begin and I don't have anyone to play with can anyone give me some tips

harsh fjord
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Have you read the rules included with those sets? You might also read over #learn-to-play!

lost jay
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I read the stormwreck isle rulebook not the story book that the dm would use

harsh fjord
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Are you the DM or a player?

lost jay
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I've never played before so im a player but eventually once I really learn what I'm doing I wanna learn how to be a dm to

harsh fjord
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Well, you need three other players and one person willing to be the DM. You can't realistically play without a group!

lost jay
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I know that but i dont have anyone to play with or anyone who would be willing to try

harsh fjord
lost jay
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Ok thanks that helps

harsh fjord
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Good luck!

lost jay
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Thanks

ionic sapphire
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Hey how do i play online

vital sail
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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.
fallen surge
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?tag new online

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vital sail
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Both of those links will help.

ionic sapphire
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fresh fable
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dndThis free rules video guides etc etc enjoy and welcome

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It’s a game of rules, know the basics does help

shut idol
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May I play

fresh fable
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When you find a game yes you can play

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Dnd isn’t an MMO it can take a while to find a game

ionic sapphire
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Oops didn't work sorry

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timid locust
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The basic rules are in the link right above!

ionic sapphire
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Question: what exactly is homebrew

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dynoError No tag homebrew found in category new.

timid locust
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?homebrew

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What is homebrew?

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

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

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

ionic sapphire
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Ah ok

timid locust
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Not every table allows homebrew, and it's not usually recommended to try to use any homebrew as a new player.

ionic sapphire
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I see

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Can I check my dnd beyond account through discord. I forgot my account 😔

harsh fjord
ionic sapphire
harsh fjord
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I recommend filling out a character sheet to go through the process. I wouldn't expect to use the character as is (though it might serve as a good basis!).

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Bringing character ideas to the table is generally a good method.

dusky nova
gaunt anvil
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Ah I'm so hype, pitching a 8bit Dnd campaign based on final fantasy

harsh fjord
dusky nova
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THANK YOU

pseudo canyon
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Hi everyone i want make a campaign in the monster hunter universe, it would be my fist time being a dm how do i do it? I have some ideas for some sistems but im too new to this

arctic acorn
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If you are thinking of adding mechanics to DnD as a newbie know that that is ill-advised so proceed at your own risk. If you are thinking about straight up creating a whole new tabletop system, we might not be able to help you.

pseudo canyon
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All my friend are kind of newbie, the new systems are nothing too extreme, cooking is basically every player do a perception check and the designated chef decides the buff(damage buff, defense buff) , the rest of players(or helpers) help to get the effectiveness of the plate(how much hp it gives, how much sp it gives and how long it lasts)

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And the monster seeking sistem is just perception checking with hints of monsters in the map, and carisma checks with npcs, it will help the players to locate the monsters

fresh fable
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Sounds like a good one shot idea

timid locust
pseudo canyon
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Stamina points(one of the mechanics of monster hunter) i dont know how to add it to dnd yet tho

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Maybe not i dont want this to be too complex my friends are as newbies as i am

timid locust
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Yes, see this is kind of what Alley Ham was getting at. These are some complex things you're cooking up here (pun intended).

But homebrew is like modifying a car's engine. There's a lot of important parts that already are in place to make sure everything runs smoothly. If you've never ridden a car before, do you think it's a good idea to try to modify your car's engine?

pseudo canyon
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Not really, but i would still like to adapt some parts of the mh universe to dnd, i decided to not change much the classes just reskin them

timid locust
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Then continue on like that. No need to add extra mechanics at all. Just play DnD in a Monster Hunter flavored world.

timid locust
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The individual design of the weapon is up to you, but no matter how it looks it will have the same mechanics.

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For example, you could describe your longsword as particularly long and thin... but that doesn't actually affect how far it can reach. All longswords have the same reach, no matter the design.

harsh fjord
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The same concept, sure, but the same acquired equipment, experience, etc.? Not likely (outside of Adventurer's League).

woven rivet
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If i was writing a adventure, could i incorporate extra features (spin wheels, dice boosting) also, if you were playing dnd with 2 people could u play while also being the dm

timid locust
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In your usual DnD game, you use the same character for the full campaign.

When you start a new campaign, you usually make a new character, or use that original character as though starting over from the beginning.

Almost no games (outside of Adventurer's League) allow players to carry items and progress over from other campaigns.

harsh fjord
timid locust
woven rivet
small void
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Hey, Looking for a DND 5E online ROLL20 campaign, 2 slots available for myself and a friend?

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Is there a channel for this?

woven rivet
small void
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thank you

timid locust
woven rivet
timid locust
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I certainly wouldn't recommend that for a new DM.

somber glade
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Hi, folks! Do anyone have a sort-of tutorial on my limits within homebrew?

harsh fjord
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If you're new, you probably shouldn't be trying to homebrew. But there aren't any explicit limits: it's a matter of what's in line with the game's design (which takes some experience to parse out) and what your table will tolerate.

signal fog
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Hello and welcome to the new players who have joined us

somber glade
harsh fjord
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I don't know if #homebrew could point you toward resources, but that'd be my first stop!

echo kelp
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Please use the Looking For Game channels (or private message game posters who have posted there) to solicit/organize a game.
Also please remember our server rules regarding User Safety (don't share personally identifying information such as exact age).
Thanks!

indigo wagon
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Thank you, didn't realise!

charred elm
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I want to get my first expansion, Xanathar’s Guide to Everything or Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

echo kelp
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Tasha's is more recent and will likely align better with the 2024 update but really both are great books IMO.

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Also this channel is more specifically for new to D&D folks to help get started with core game rules and mechanics.

signal fog
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I wonder why are we getting more players who want to DM and discuss other things not related to this channel

shy schooner
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hello, is this server about a video game named d&d, or the roleplay table game?

echo kelp
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This is for the TTRPG D&D

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The MMO D&D game has its own support forums

shy schooner
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good. right place. sorry i played this one in high scool last time, only once. couldnt learn it well and lost contact with those friends.

signal fog
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I always spell it wrong

echo kelp
shy schooner
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thanks man. wanted to learn it for a long time. and chatgpt isnt a very good dm. thanx

signal fog
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No it’s not lol

echo kelp
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Ooh yeah AI is a very poor substitute to playing D&D with a human friends

signal fog
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ChatGPT & Google Gemini is great for suggestions to help you prepare for a session

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In my opinion

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But never use it for a DM

lime turret
wide flame
molten perch
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hi

shy schooner
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hello there

swift orbit
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hey guy's, i currently have my D&D character ready to use when i am in a session!

shy schooner
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checked the rules and stuff, but couldnt understand that homebrew stuff, does it matter if a player understands it

echo kelp
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?homebrew

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What is homebrew?

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

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

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

echo kelp
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Homebrew is stuff the community makes to add on to their D&D games (e.g. unofficial rules, items, wepons, spells, monsters, settings, etc.) to achieve a certain vibe or playstayle in D&D that the out of the box rules may not provide.

shy schooner
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thanx again man

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but i gotta ask one last thing for today. i wanna make a char that is mainly a fighter but knows little magic to assist him. does this dude count as a cleric or a fighter(asking bc the guy will have very little magic power)

echo kelp
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There is the Eldritch Knight fighter subclass which is a fighter who knows some magic

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That's available in the Players Handbook

shy schooner
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sorry man, thought of that class as a support class and i imagined of my char only using magical stuff on himself, but now i am thinking he can probably cast these to support too. mb

teal temple
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There are a number of people that build Eldritch Knights that way as buffing oneself often means not needing much Intelligence which makes it easier to distribute stats for a Fighter.

shy schooner
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i see, thanx

teal temple
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Another way to just know "a little magic" is to multi-class but only take a small number of levels in the casting class.

echo kelp
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or get a feat that gives you a few magic tricks so to speak

ember cosmos
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Howdy yall, was just wondering if ther ewas anoying willing to help me do a character creation? I was mostly interested in just filling out a stat sheet, all other flavor and character background stuff i have in mind, im just having trouble following the rules lmao. I can call/screenshare if possible. if this isnt the place to ask let me know

molten perch
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Somehow already made 14 yet i havent played a game

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-# tbf most communities im a part of dont do these kinds of stuff

signal fog
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@ember cosmos I can help you with your character sheet and @molten perch that’s great so you will have a lot to choose from when you are ready to join a group

molten perch
stone citrus
molten perch
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I mean it’s kinda like making ocs, and for the stuff i cant memorize thats what the sheet is for so

weak falcon
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uh helloo, iam new to the whole dnd thing

willow citrus
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how do you go baout multiclassig

jovial olive
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like through dndbeyond or like, "whats the point"

jovial olive
weak falcon
jovial olive
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ah. have you made a sheet yet

weak falcon
jovial olive
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"character sheet" yeah

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it documents everything about the character, such as stats and such. do you already have a group of friends to play with?

weak falcon
jovial olive
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there is a literal sheet for it, yeah. or you can use dndbeyond's character builder

willow citrus
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do you have the sheet pdf

weak falcon
willow citrus
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ok

weak falcon
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ohh i think i got it

weak falcon
tawny coyote
# willow citrus how do you go baout multiclassig

there's stat requirements for it which are only not required if the dm states they arent required but you basically gain everything you would from that level in that class including their hit die for increasing hp.

i.e

you have a 1 level in barb and have a total of 12hp, if you take a level in wizard you gain their hit die(1d6) + con for hp, you would also gain any features they have like spell casting

jovial olive
weak falcon
jovial olive
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ahh, thats the "OneDnD" version, which uses 2024 rules. things may be a smidge different between 2014 rules and 2024 rules, so make sure you understand which set of rules your group is using

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the rules are only slightly different though

weak falcon
jovial olive
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the information should be able to travel between each sheet rather easily, so i dont think its too big of an issue!

weak falcon
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i cant find any example ones online for some reason

jovial olive
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aha, i would if i had any lower level ones...

so, there are plenty of tutorials online. additionally, there are some resources that you will have to consult to fill in the blanks. for example, there are a list of "backgrounds" and "races" that you choose from, and your "class" will determine what saving throws have "proficiency."

i suggest having the player's handbook open on dndbeyond, or if you have a physical copy of the book, open that up. i am unsure which timezone you in, but the western audience of dnd tends to be asleep or winding down around this time. some better help may come in an amount of hours.

weak falcon
jovial olive
weak falcon
jovial olive
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they are largely similar, however, certain basic rules such as classes have been reworked between versions.

snow slate
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how to find an onkine party? im completely new to dnd but can learn

molten perch
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PJO REFRENC

snow slate
molten perch
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Oh wait thats a quote

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I think

snow slate
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yess it is

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when nico recues percy in book 5 from hades prison

molten perch
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I need ro reread the books-

willow citrus
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yup

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also thye made 3 books abtnico and 3 new books in the percy jackson lineup too

molten perch
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Nvm im burning them i cant keep up

weak falcon
jovial olive
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Ability Modifier is different from Ability Score.

Ability Modifier is equal to (Score - 10)/2

So, lets say your Ability Score is 16. We will subtract 10 from it, making it 6. Divide this by 2, and you will get 3.

Your Ability Modifier is +3.

teal temple
weak falcon
teal temple
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Yep.

weak falcon
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what if its -0.5?

teal temple
jovial olive
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I cannot attach images. However, in the 2014 version, it is right below it the Ability Score part. For 2024, it is to the right of the Ability Score.

tribal zenith
jovial olive
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if you have a 9, its -1. if you have an 11, its 0. if you have a 13, its +1

weak falcon
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so 0?

jovial olive
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what number is the stat?

weak falcon
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so its 9 for

tribal zenith
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Yes, pretty much. I'm assuming the score is 11.

jovial olive
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its 9, so its -1

tribal zenith
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Wait, no, I'm stupid.

weak falcon
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oh yeah 0 would be up woops

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so 13 would be 1

jovial olive
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correct

weak falcon
# jovial olive correct

ohh that makes it intresting becuase its the thing you add when you role correct? so if its a negative thats toughhh

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if iam right

jovial olive
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correct. if you get a negative to a roll, its kinda womp womp.

weak falcon
jovial olive
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typically when you get into a game, you will be asked to roll stats in front of the dm or in a way visible to the dm. i suggest using the standard array of stats provided by the game for now to make your template so you can just replace them easily

teal temple
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But that's also why you are a member of a party of adventurers. Not everyone is awesome at everything so you need each other.

jovial olive
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^^^

weak falcon
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thats a dub

jovial olive
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if you are a talker or charisma caster, that is an excellent investment

weak falcon
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i went with i guess Basic stats? but then humans get +1 i belive?

jovial olive
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i think rogues typically invest in dex and wisdom, but a smooth talker rogue would definitely be a good play. make sure you get high dex too

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humans get +1 in all stats according to 2014 rules yes

weak falcon
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strength is my only negative

teal temple
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Hey, if you want to, it's your character. Rogue abilities are mostly tied to Dex though, so you may notice you struggle at things that Rogue does if you don't also have Dex.

jovial olive
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rogues do not need strength, you made a good choice

weak falcon
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i thought so. it makes most sense

jovial olive
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yeah. some classes cant really function without certain stats. a low int wizard is useless

weak falcon
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iam currenlty on saving throws...

jovial olive
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dont build to be optimal, but build to be on par with the rest of the group

weak falcon
jovial olive
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thankfully thats listed underneath your class.

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rogues are inherently proficient in dexterity and intelligence saving throws.

your normal saving throw bonus is equal to your ability modifier. however, because you are proficient in those two stats, your saving throws are increased by a scaling stat called your proficiency bonus

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at levels 1-3, your proficiency bonus is 2. if you have a 16 in dexterity, you have a +5 in your dex saving throws.

weak falcon
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kinda confusing, sorry 😅

weak falcon
jovial olive
jovial olive
fresh bolt
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hello, im basically completely new to this game except for a really laid back campain a bit ago, wanted to get into it and play more!!

tawny coyote
weak falcon
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would anyonebe willing to look at my first ever character sheet? i dont know if i did it right

arctic hornet
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hello ! I sure can

tawny coyote
graceful oyster
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Hello new comer here both to the server and the game can someone give me a rundown?

exotic remnantBOT
fresh fable
graceful oyster
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thank you

sick vale
tawdry socket
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I have a storyline , characters and unnecessary drama ready? Who's playing who

echo kelp
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Soliciting/organizing games outside of the LFG channels is off-topic

woven rivet
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would anyone look at my character sheet? Im not sure if its right or not

lost silo
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i can if u wanna dm me the link

fringe blade
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Hello!

lost silo
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Hello SWAG

fringe blade
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Hi! Im pretty new to D&D, and me and a friend want to run our first campaign

lost silo
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very cool what questions do ya have

fringe blade
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I was hoping to find a DM who could help run it for us and guide us through the process

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

fringe blade
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Alright, thank you

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short marsh
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?newdm

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

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dynoError No tag Wizard found in category new.

lime turret
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?tag new wizard

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classWizard Wizard

Study arcane magic and master spells for every purpose
Wizards are defined by their exhaustive study of magic’s inner workings. They cast spells of explosive fire, arcing lightning, subtle deception, and spectacular transformations. Their magic conjures monsters from other planes of existence, glimpses the future, or forms protective barriers. Their mightiest spells change one substance into another, call meteors from the sky, or open portals to other worlds.

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

Likes: Spellbooks
Complexity: Average
Starting HP: 6 + Con. modifier

lime turret
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Huh, cool.

wispy barn
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Hello guys is there a way to buy the map of stormwreck isle ?

final hamlet
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=^.^= Hi to all.

molten perch
lost silo
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Welcome new folks. Feel free to ask your questions

finite brook
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are spell slots an in lore thing? like when i rp can my characther say "i dont wanna use one of my spell slots for that"?

lapis pivot
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Hello I wouldn't say im new but I haven't played in almost 8 years I haven't been able to find a group that is willing to help with relearning the Basics

lime turret
mortal garden
finite brook
fallen surge
mortal garden
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Ah, okay!

In my games, no, "spell slots" is a more meta-game/mechanical thing. In-game, most characters will say things like "prepared spells".

finite brook
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i see, thank you both of you! also i thought about using #dnd-lore but the desription said its more about dnd worlds and settings so i thought that didnt apply, my bad!

fallen surge
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No problem at all. I do think Steve's stance is the generally accepted one. Spell Slots only exist as a game mechanic, rather than an in-world concept. But every DM probably has their own way of explaining what that game mechanic actually represents

lapis pivot
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Do yall know of there every being like one shots or campaigns that help returning or new players learn the basic or is it faster to just watch a bunch of YouTube vids and slam my head into the wall till I breaks

fallen surge
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You can definitely find beginner friendly games and start playing. But they aren't like public events or whatever. I don't "know of" any specifically, but normal people post them places and run the games all the time

dense rune
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what I have seen in the looking for players the dms usually specify if new players are welcomed

lapis pivot
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Would you say it is better to say something up front like Hey?I haven't played in forever.I'm gonna make mistakes.Please correct them type of thing

fallen surge
fallen surge
lapis pivot
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Thank you.I guess I'll just have to jump in and try to start from the ground up again

solar furnace
polar crypt
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new guy in here, looking to learn how to play with a new DM

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polar crypt
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ok, i am ready an more or less know the lore of the Game thanks to BG3... but i would want to see if there is any DM available

echo kelp
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Please use the Looking For Game channels to find a game - solicitng or organizing games outside of those channels is off-topic. Please read #find-a-game to learn how to use our LFG channels.

hardy musk
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Just to Know is there an expectation that everybody uses à type of lingo ?

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Or Knows the lore of dnd

echo kelp
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We have a Lore channel for discussing offical D&D lore (stuff that official D&D materials have stated at some point).

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But the thing is, the only lore that matters is the one your group uses for their D&D game

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But if you want to read up on some official D&D lore, check out #dnd-lore and the Forgotten Realms wiki is one of the better resources for Forgotten Realms lore/info.

hardy musk
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Ok so the lore that is used in the canpaign

echo kelp
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Forgotten Realms is one of the official D&D settings

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Yeah each table/group and campaign will run things differently

hardy musk
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Does the DM explain the setting before a canpaingn?

echo kelp
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So focus on what matters for your game, not what other D&D sources say

echo kelp
hardy musk
echo kelp
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Some folks get deep into the lore of their game/setting, others are more focussed on having the gameplay develop the story as it goes.

hardy musk
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So the focuss can change depanding on the group

echo kelp
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Yep it can change based on the group, the campaign, or even the specific D&D game session

hardy musk
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Thank you for your time then

sudden spire
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So I’ve been really excited to host my first dnd session and have been basically shaking. One of my party members who knows even less than me wants to be a gunslinger (he’s new as well). In my excitement I told him that he can be a chaotic neutral gunslinger with an older gun (I barely know how alignments work). After I committed, I realized I don’t know how to make it work including damage, ammo, if reloading should take a turn and I think it would be cool but I don’t know how to make it cool. Please help me 😭

echo kelp
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You can talk to them again and say what you just said - it's okay. Now may not be the best time to run a gunslinger class if you're new to D&D

sudden spire
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Thank you that’s good advice

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sterile forge
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?tag new ranger

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classRanger Ranger

Weave together martial prowess, nature magic, and survival skills
Far from bustling cities, amid the trees of trackless forests and across wide plains, Rangers keep their unending watch in the wilderness. Rangers learn to track their quarry as a predator does, moving stealthily through the wilds and hiding themselves in brush and rubble.

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

Likes: Survival
Complexity: Average
Starting HP: 10 + Con. modifier

sterile forge
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?tag ranger

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dynoError No tag ranger found.

sterile forge
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?tag old ranger

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dynoError No tag old found.

echo kelp
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There is no old ranger lol

wide flame
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The drawback with guns is that they (like crossbows) can only be fired once per turn without a particular feat. In the case of firearms, there's Gunner from Tasha's Cauldron of Everything.

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But once you pick up that feat, it's remarkably like playing an archer, but your weapons go "bang"

rose mango
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so i get to play a mapach for first time anyone have some fun/funny thing i can do with Scroungecraft to mess with party and lean in the crazy coon theme?

wide flame
dusky ferry
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Not sure where I post this as I’m new to discord communities and DnD 😅

There’s no ice breaker channel so gonna awkwardly post here.

Hi, hello.

lyric fjord
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Hello there,new guy here played once DND loved it dont know much about it but i would like to play it again i created a rogue for the first time and id like to give it a try so if some of you have a group or would like newling please PM me lmk id love to play some thank you!

austere bridge
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Hey guys I'm about to start a campaign with some friends and would like help making my character (preferably someone who has seen avatar the last Airbender)

digital jay
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dm me

ruby lark
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Never played D&D but wanna try, issue is i dont think i could join a campaing that is weekly or like every week same hours and days since i tend to have stuff come up or just uni requiring me to study more, what should i do?

austere bridge
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Groups are usually pretty chill about it

ruby lark
austere bridge
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Yeah thats fair I'm pretty new to so I'm also trying to figure this out

ruby lark
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sometimes i play a sunday 6 hours other time i dont do at all other time i play 10 hours and like that all week

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so i am having issues figuring out how to join a campaing i could actually be part of to try

wintry swallow
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Same

ruby lark
# wintry swallow Same

Which also cant blame others, like many probably have same schedule and always free on certain hours

wintry swallow
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Yea true

tough silo
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I’m new to dnd and if anyone has a extra spot open im down

edgy onyx
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Check out #find-a-game
Soliciting games outside of the lfg channels isn't allowed

fervent zinc
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hello

wild onyx
patent lynx
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Hi everyone I’m new! My name’s Amy Lee and I play a changeling urchin bard called Nylan.

vestal nymph
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Hey I'm new and wondering where to go to ask questions

wild onyx
vestal nymph
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So I'm trying g to build a wizard and it has to start at lvl 5 and I've never played above lvl 2 and idk how many 2nd and 3rd lvl spells I need to pick

hearty escarp
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The recommended way is to start at level 1 and then just progressively level up until you reach the level you want, applying your features along the way.

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For example, the wizards spellcasting feature says the following:

Whenever you gain a Wizard level after 1, add two Wizard spells of your choice to your spellbook.

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So you can just increment by 2 whenever you reach a new level, with some caveats. Some subclasses might give you more, so read up on them carefully.

vestal nymph
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Alright thank you!

wild onyx
vestal nymph
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Okay thank you as well!

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okay just making sure i understand i can have 2 lvl 3 and 6 lvl 2 or is that just the most i can of either

hearty escarp
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The most you can have (discounting subclass features).

When reaching level 3 and 4, the spells you can pick up can be level 2.
When reaching level 5, the spells you can pick up can be level 3.

vestal nymph
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ooohh okay thank you

topaz garnet
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Yeah that's why it 'staggers' almost

vagrant arrow
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Hey Everyone! I have just joined the discord server and would like to let everyone know that I have absolutely no experience with dnd, it is something that I have been wanting to get into so I thought I would join and ask the communities help! 🙂

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What is some absolute basics that I should know?

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hearty escarp
vagrant arrow
sharp prawn
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Hey so I have a question about text only games as I don't really understand them I mean what is the advantage of having text only yes you would a have a log of everything but everything would also take longer no? And of course yes some people would prefer this as they may not have mics or may not wanna use them but am I missing something

wild onyx
ornate kiln
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yes, some people might not be able or willing to talk on a mic

theoretically, text based games also dont need fixed times to play, people post when they find the time

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lime turret
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^Check out these.

sharp prawn
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Not silly at all

thorny junco
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Yo hi I’m also new, I was just wondering where I can find a game of dnd with others? Is that a thing here? I’m sorry if I’m somehow missing a special channel where you can request it, at least I assumed that if that was a feature here, that’s how it would work.

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

thorny junco
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Hmmmm actually I think I’ll just wait until I can find a group irl…

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And that’s all I’ve really come here for

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So bye

sly crow
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Do any of you have tips on how to make character creation easier for the first time players ?

teal drum
teal drum
vagrant arrow
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Does anyone reckon a good way to learn would just to be throwing myself into a campaign with other people? This is how I learnt things like yugioh

lost silo
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It works for many. I have taught many folks this way as a life long DM

rustic carbon
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A lot of the people I've known mostly struggled with the initial hump of starting out and going forth to find a group, finding that momentum and confidence

sly crow
rustic carbon
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Personally when doing character creation with new players I've found doing it 1 on 1 with them has the best results. If you can get them to read through the PH once or twice fully it'll help with spells and such

vagrant arrow
dense rune
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is there like an onlike quide book where you can find information quickly if needed?

hearty escarp
teal drum
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Sorry I can't be of more help

hearty escarp
rigid lark
lost silo
rigid lark
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They are going to learn things easier when they play. Trust the process and after few session if they really want to play they are going to get better and more confident

vagrant arrow
wild onyx
vagrant arrow
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Oh ok

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How do I use Roll20?

edgy onyx
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Sharing personal info here is against the rules, fyi

wild onyx
# vagrant arrow How do I use Roll20?

Sign up on the website, and go to Join a Game. The advanced filter will open up the options to help you find a game at a time you can make and so on.

lost silo
cloud pollen
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Guys, sorry for sharing my personal info. Did it just to kind of introduce myself, thought that it's good for people to know with who they're playing 🙂

elfin salmon
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How's it going today

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frosty igloo
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Im new to dungeons and dragons

rigid lark
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Hi

frosty igloo
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hi

timid locust
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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.

frosty igloo
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I think i get it now I've seen people play before

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So Gonna be like. Sessions today

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lime turret
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You may struggle to start literally today.

timid locust
# frosty igloo So Gonna be like. Sessions today

Note that finding a game takes time. While it's possible you might find a game that you can play tonight, it's a little unlikely. Most games tend to take a couple of days or weeks to plan before they even get started.

frosty igloo
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I found one thanks

solid grotto
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Whats greyhawk?

wild onyx
solid grotto
lime turret
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Also, it's fully explained in the Dungeon Master's Guide.

topaz path
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hey i just joined the server trying to find people to play with is that a thing here?

fresh fable
fallen surge
topaz path
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okay sweet thankyou

autumn parrot
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Hey, any tips on dm-ing? I really want to play online with my friends but none of us have ever played and im the one that suggested the idea, so im most likely going to be the dm. I know there are player handbooks i can read but i dont really know where to start or how to explain it to my friends without them falling asleep.

harsh fjord
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This guide is a good intro: https://howtogm.guide/

There's a whole section for DMs in the Basic Rules: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024

The first handful of videos from Matt Colville's "Running the Game" YouTube series has a bunch of pragmatic advice: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlUk42GiU2guNzWBzxn7hs8MaV7ELLCP_ You don't need to watch all 100+ videos! Watch a few, absorb their content, see if you wanna keep going.

My list is here: #dm-discussion message You can also search the server for dm advice and/or dm tips. This topic comes up all the time!

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If you wanna get into more depth, #dm-discussion is the channel to be in!

bitter void
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what does expend a psionic die mean

topaz path
harsh fjord
# bitter void what does expend a psionic die mean

Like for a soul knife? You have a limited number of special dice (psionic dice) associated with special abilities. When you use an ability, you lose a die from the pool. So if you have 3 such dice and expend one, you have 2 remaining until you can recover the spent ones.

bitter void
harsh fjord
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Yep!

bitter void
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alrighty

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👍

tardy gate
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Hey, beginner to D&D just tryna find a community to chill with and join a campaign. Anyone know of any things like that or does anyone have their own campaign?

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harsh fjord
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Check out the channel linked above for info on using the server's Looking for Game/Group sections.

daring imp
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Hi, my dwarven cleric has just levelled up to level 2 and I'm looking for spell suggestions for him. He willing to help the tanks out in combat either with weapons or spells but also wants to help with healing duties?

fallen surge
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Hi there. If you want help picking spells for your character, the #character-discussion channel would be the best place to ask. This channel is more meant for learning the basics of how to play

scenic dove
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Hello :b

daring imp
fallen surge
outer stratus
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how to find a grp 🙂

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scenic dove
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Im New here, but uhm, can I have a word with the Big boss? :v. I want to ask for permission to do some spam, YEAH that's what Im here for ;-;

fallen surge
outer stratus
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ok thx

fallen surge
scenic dove
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Oh thats helpful, Thanks Kind sir/lady/wtvyou r

rigid lark
lean anvil
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Hey

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How are you doing All

regal holly
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Hey. I'm fine. How you doing?

lyric fjord
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Hi, if there's here a DM that accepts new players for games/campaigns, me and a friend of mine are looking to play for the first time. It would be awesome if you could make us a character each because we don't really know how to properly do it. PM me if interested

lime turret
lyric fjord
edgy onyx
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Well you're not gonna get games in newcomers chat, as it's not a channel for looking for groups
Generally most groups don't mind new players, and doesn't hurt to ask if you can use a pre-made character. Doesn't take much to make one

hazy quartz
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hi there

next wind
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hi newcomers i am new to discord but not dnd 5e so if anyone wants any help creating a first character or getting to know the rules dm me im happy to chat

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foggy rampart
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hi I'm totally new to dnd but I'm really interested in joining a group online for my first venture. I feel like most online groups prefer experienced players tho and I wish I could join a group that has enough patience for a newbie

smoky adder
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A lot of games are beginner-friendly even if they aren't explicitly advertised that way.

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So if you see one you like, it can't hurt to ask!

foggy rampart
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oh cool! By the name I just guest it was mostly dm's looking for good players as opposed to newcomers

dapper silo
foggy rampart
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does it matter if I'm occasionally bad at spelling?

next wind
dapper silo
toxic sable
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What's the best race for Oath of The Open Sea paladin thats available without any purchases on DND Beyond? Im really interested in this type of stuff so I'd naturally want to check this out.

wheat crystal
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Anything you think you’d like to play. Species has very little, if any, impact on class and vice versa

versed flint
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Its about your preference for the roleplay

blissful beacon
versed flint
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I run homebrew with the dominate rule being that the Rule of Cool. So the math will depend on the DM

next wind
foggy rampart
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I imagine I'll need a fair bit of hand holding on my first dnd adventure. Is that common for most beginners?

blissful beacon
next wind
foggy rampart
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alrighty that's a relief

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I'm also open to joining in person games if offered, but that's unlikely. Considering I live in the middle of nowhere in Ol Brittania

signal fog
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I’m actually training a player in my server to be a DM and he’s in Britain as well

vale radish
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Hello guys, how’s it going?

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New player looking to play 🙂‍↕️

smoky adder
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Welcome!

vale radish
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Thanks!

warped basalt
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Woah.

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I am really new to it all, where am i well off learning more abt dnd

echo kelp
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Check out #learn-to-play and the pinned messages here in this channel.
And welcome to the server!

misty blade
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im newish to dnd im just looking for a couple people to play wth

echo kelp
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Please use the Looking For Game channels to find a group/game to play D&D with!
See #find-a-game and read it carefully as it explains how our Looking For Game channels work.

serene flame
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Once I had a player prepare the spell "frog wall"

nocturne plover
serene flame
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Indeed it was.

nocturne plover
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I think I suggested a curse/status-effect based on malapropisms

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For a separate custom system that me and some buddies made

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But the idea of screwing with spells like that sounds fun too

worthy ferry
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Hiii guys!!

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I have a few questions since while I now consider myself someone who understands the game more

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There's a couple of stuff that I'd like help with

lost silo
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Ask away

worthy ferry
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Firstly, I recently discovered premade campaigns like the curse of vecna and stuff like that. Are most campaigns based off those or inspired by them, or is it just like an optional thing?

lost silo
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It is optional and a great way for new DMs to start and learn.

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Many DMs always use them. Sing become inspired by them, and yet others never used them and find inspiration in thousands of other things

worthy ferry
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Ooh okay that's interesting, thanks man

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Also

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I live in a country where there isn't really an established dnd community online and I can't find anything when I research

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What possible ways can I go about finding real people to play with that are experienced?

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Since I'm a new player, I feel like playing with a first-time dm or mostly first-time players like myself would be like the blind leading the blind

lost silo
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It’s harder for me to answer that but if you have libraries or gaming stores in your area, try there. Also I have heard Reddit is a good resource and Facebook groups may be an option

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I never discourage any dynamic as long as you all have fun

worthy ferry
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Alright thank youu!!!

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Lastly, may I send you a dm regarding your bio?

lost silo
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Ok

worthy ferry
dapper silo
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Alright, being new to the server and all I’m not exactly sure if there’s a channel for this but I’m looking for a dm who might need a player, I’m relatively new to dnd as a whole and I’m LVL 1 as of today, if anyone’s open feel free to shoot me a dm

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lyric fjord
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hi so i was wondering if this character sheet is even decent? i have the dragonborn race on there but its supposed to be leonin as im saving up for the online race thing on dnd beyond

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How do I send files if allowed?

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nvm theres the link

polar birch
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Man I mostly just wanna find a campaign for minors or just In general accepts them but it feels impossible

lost silo
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There are many advertised for younger folks. you can also post your own looking for a DM and state that you need it to be under 18. Also I hear other places such as Reddit or Facebook may be helpful. Also check your local library or gaming store, you may get lucky with local places

barren atlas
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umm what's the best class to start out as a beginner?

vital sail
barren atlas
rose totem
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Guys I'm new to DnD are these good stats for an elven fighter

void minnow
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Hello everyone. I'm not necessarily new to the game, but I'm not experienced. I still need help discerning what types of rolls of which die for which situation lol. And I still don't understand what every stat means lol. Basically everything about the game I don't totally understand, but I understand it enough to where if I wanted to play I could, and I can hold basic conversations about it lol. I do want to get into being a dungeon master, but I don't know where to start lol.

rose totem
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16 str 10 Dex 14 con 10 int 9 wis 11 cha

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visual star
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Hi. I have no idea how to play D&D. I’m kinda just looking for someone to teach me the ways of the Bard.

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vital sail
rose totem
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Alr thank you

naive fable
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Hi! I'm completely new to D&D and I'm just looking for someone to help me learn!

lyric fjord
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Same NGL

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

lyric fjord
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do monks still have the Ki system? and is there still the dbz subclass

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lost silo
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They call it Monks Focus now.

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Not sure what u mean about dbz subclass

lyric fjord
lost silo
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If you DM allows crossing over between 2014 and 2024 rules then yes

timber laurel
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<@&516370028053004306> Hi, I'm not sure how to use mod mail so I'm pinging I hope that's okay. For some reason I have a temp ban and can't make posts. Someone said they lifted it like 3 days ago but it's still here

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oh sorry I totally missed the channel I'm sorry

halcyon forge
naive fable
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Hey, I'm a new player building a character and I'm really interested in plasmoids. Would that be too complicated for a first-time player, or are they beginner-friendly? (I'm completely new, have never played the game before)

random saddle
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Hi, newbie here. I wanted to create a character who's half dragonborn, half human (Dragon father, Human Mother). I have no idea what the lore is—if there's even any—for mixing races. Can someone help a confused soul out, please?

lean halo
lean halo
random saddle
lean halo
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Your welcome

naive fable
lean halo
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Ooh they would bc plasmoids can fit into tight spaces like keyholes and through blockcades so pretty cool character idea

timber laurel
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@halcyon forge thank you for the assistance earlier and for telling me about that rule I didn't catch. I appreciate it! Now I know!

naive fable
lean halo
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It really depends I've had a plasmoid character ,and for certain reasons the dm let fit through a sizeable keyhole not a small one though

naive fable
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oh ok. I wil probably ask my DM. Now that I think about it like 35% of the game is based on your DM. Atleast from what I have seen

lean halo
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Hey but will say don't use it a lot I used it so I could investigate a room bc we couldn't find a way in but if you constantly ask to fit through key holes the dm might be a little annoyed but be creative with your character

vale tree
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I got a answer, I haven’t really learned anything about dnd. So how would I build a class and stuff? Just like the basics?

modest sail
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Are you talking about a homebrew class where you're creating something from scratch or are you talking about just making a character and picking from thr options you have available?

subtle sapphire
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Asking again since I like getting different opinions, my party consists of a Conquest Paladin, Eloquence Bard, and Undead Warlock. What would fill the party nicely?

fresh fable
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Anything really what class do you want to play

subtle sapphire
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I feel like we’re lacking damage, so I’ve been eyeing artificer or maybe fighter.

fresh fable
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Do you want spell casting, ranged fighting? Melee?

subtle sapphire
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I’ve played rogue quite a bit so maybe something ranged or spell casting to differentiate

wraith prawn
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Then im not sure fighter is up your alley, unless you have some specific subclass in mind

fresh fable
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Sorcerer but then you are a full charisma party

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Ranged fighters are good

subtle sapphire
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Yeah I’m trying to do nothing charisma as well since we have too much charisma. Also I rolled let’s see… 8, 12, 12, 14, 16, 17.

wraith prawn
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any interest in druids?

subtle sapphire
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Not particularly, don’t think it would fit the character.

fresh fable
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What’s the character idea?

wraith prawn
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was just about to ask

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# fresh fable What’s the character idea?

Basically a Warforged who was once a soldier in a war, then raised by monks/scholars and now wants to explore the world and better it. don’t exactly want to play monk but yeah.

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subtle sapphire
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I’m just saying it happened backstory wise, but he himself is not a monk

wide flame
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Oh, I get it lol. He's a monk, not a Monk

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Cleric maybe?

wraith prawn
wide flame
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Yeah that might be really cool

vale tree
subtle sapphire
wraith prawn
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i mean, if you want int, you can never go wrong with a wizard as well, but other than that i think eldritch will treat you well

fiery sinew
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The spellcasting/control is covered by bard and warlock.

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The face is the bard, obviously.

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Paladin is a good tank, but squishy party otherwise. So bring some heavy metal or hit points

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And I think fighters are just better both for fun and gameplay than barbs so I say fighter.

frigid pelican
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How do I join a group

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I'm a little confused on how do I actually play

wraith prawn
frigid pelican
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yea

wraith prawn
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well there are many ways, there is channel #find-a-game that should help you, and you can look for a group on roll 20 site for example, thats where i got my first group

frigid pelican
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ok I'll try that

wraith prawn
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good luck

barren atlas
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okay so i wanna create my first ever character, but there's a dilemma.. i have no idea how to make the sheet of my character, like do i go on some sort of site and it helps me auto complete some of that stuff or do i have to go through the whole ability stuff and such and read through

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remote lichen
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Hi it nice to meet everyone

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echo kelp
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Welcome to teh server Mike!
Please checkout #learn-to-play and the pinned messages in this channel if you're new to D&D - they have useful info and resources to help get you started learning the game.

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Hello everyone!
Thanks for accepting me as one of your adventurers.

lost silo
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howdy. let us know if you have any questions

lyric fjord
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Also new

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

lyric fjord
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Yo is anyone literally anyone living in Ireland and under 25

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Or am I just effed for trying dnd instead of war hammer

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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.
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hi. I'm new to dnd and I know almost nothing about it. I've seen a few videos on yt about the rules etc, but I haven't played at all yet, so could someone please explain the rules to me and how to fill out that paper that has your character's information? also if someone is missing a player and wouldn't mind a newbie, I'd be happy if you could tell me. thank you

modest sail
# vale tree Would a homebrew class be making one in just what I want? Because right now I wa...

Homebrewing a class would essentially making every aspect of a class from scratch- and most dms probably wouldn't allow it given how hard it is to do that and have it be balanced. Sounds like you're asking how to build a character. There's a lot that can go into it but the four major pillars are this- selecting your race, which is who you are, your class, which is what you do, your stats, which is what you're good or bad at, and your background which is what you did before the game started.

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teal temple
latent igloo
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Thanks :)

pearl rune
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Hi I'm new to dnd, wanted to try it after Baldur's Gate 3, had a lot of fun with it though I don't know how similar it is to actual DnD

oak hatch
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Hi, I'm semi-new to this channel and I want to learn; Im primarily on mobile and use D&D Beyond. My main class (currently, may change) is Necromancer/Wizard and my favorite race* (*Currently) is Plasmoid's (AKA Slime People 🙂

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modest sail
# pearl rune Hi I'm new to dnd, wanted to try it after Baldur's Gate 3, had a lot of fun with...

Bg3 is pretty similar to dnd (specifically the 2014 version of 5th edition dnd which it's based on.) A few changes have been made to suit it's nature as a video game- several feats were adjusted several spells had ranges altered, respeccing is an option, etc. There's a full list of difference here, ( https://bg3.wiki/wiki/D%26D_5e_rule_changes ) but in most cases things work close enough to be directly comparable

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I know several friends who got really into bg3, got into dnd from that and have had a great time, hope you find it just as enjoyable as well!

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oak hatch
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Question: I want to create my 1st DND character (I use DnD beyond, See Above^ for my introduction)

lost silo
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what is your question

narrow egret
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My schedule with work and life is a lil chaotic evil , but I’m really itching to play. Any advice for finding last minute one shots ?

wheat crystal
lost silo
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which it used to have bigger impact and i miss that

wheat crystal
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As for creating your first character, have you checked out the free Basic Rules yet? They go over how the game works and how to create a character in the first two sections

lost silo
wheat crystal
# narrow egret My schedule with work and life is a lil chaotic evil , but I’m really itching to...

Getting into any D&D session last minute is difficult, one-shot or not. You could just patrol #looking-for-players , but if you wanted to maximize your searching capabilities try looking at:

  • Other D&D / TTRPG discord servers
  • D&D / TTRPG social media groups & forums (e.g. D&DBeyond forums, Reddit’s r/lfg)
  • Local businesses (e.g. libraries, local game stores)
  • School clubs (if you’re in school/uni)
wild onyx
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Look for pick-up games on Roll20, or join community servers on Discord.

narrow egret
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Thanks everyone !

versed turtle
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I have this urge to play like never before yooo and it doesn’t help that my freaking tiktok reminds me of it every 5 minutes like 💔

fast vale
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Hi, I'm new on this server and new to DnD. I really would like to give it a try, but I am struggling a bit. I'm too shy to just throw my questions in any chat or to launch into a game and see where I land. Plus I'm getting overwhelmed by all the rules and everything there is to read and see. I wonder if any of you feels like mentoring a newbie, preferably through dm. Feel free to send me a message whenever you have time. Thanks!

wild onyx
fast vale
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Thank you. See, here's the problem a bit. Going with whatever isn't really my style; I need a bit more guidance. Also: look at the rules you'll need to know about... I don't know what I need to know about... The guidelines here say: I know it's a lot but you don't need to know everything. It probably doesn't help that I'm autistic lol

wild onyx
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Alternatively, suggest what kind of gameplay you'd like your character to be good at: physical combat or spellcasting, ranged or melee, specialist or generalist, that kind of thing.

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fast vale
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I have made a character on DnD Beyond. It's is finished, I think. But I don't really know what to do now.

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wild onyx
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Hmm creating a character in DND Beyond seems very complicated, and I've fully completed Incrementals!

wheat crystal
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It can be, but the Basic Rules take you through it step by step. Imo most newbies get the most stuck at the first page of the character creator. The secret is that the first page is skippable for a first-timer, since it’s essentially just a bunch of content toggles that will be DM-dependent.

Of course, if you have any specific questions about creating a character feel free to ask

oak hatch
wheat crystal
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Entirely dependent on DM.

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As before I suggest just skipping to the next page of the character creator

oak hatch
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I'm guessing Arcane and Religion?

wheat crystal
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Both are nice

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I suggest thinking of what’s best given your available options and what fits your character’s history and personality

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oak hatch
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So I made a Necromancer with a History skill, Intelligence Option with Guidance, Resistance and Command; is this good

oak hatch
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This is funny to explain

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What edition are you playing in

wheat crystal
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I would assume 5e since they’re using D&DBeyond

wheat crystal
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In any case it seems you’re missing a few skills and spells? I’m assuming you took a background that gives you Magic Initiate (Cleric or Druid) considering you took Guidance as a cantrip.

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In that case, you should have:

  • 4 proficiencies not including any from your choice of species (2 from Wizard, 2 from Background)
  • 3 cantrips
  • 6 level 1 Wizard spells of which 4 are prepared
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So it seems you are missing 5 level 1 Wizard spells and 2 Wizard cantrips

molten ember
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I'm new to DnD.....I came here for one specific question.....is there anyway a Pale Master could track an undead?

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To find them?

vital sail
molten ember
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Pale master isn't a general DnD class?

vital sail
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No

molten ember
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Are you sure? I mean 3e

vital sail
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I'm not familiar with 3e so I can't help here

main fulcrum
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The rest of the server defaults to 5e

molten ember
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They removed Pale Master from newer editions? O.o insanity

main fulcrum
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Most of the subclasses are totally different

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Between editions

molten ember
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I see.....yeah all I know is 3e and 3.5e...the little I do know of DnD

last sparrow
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Hi all!

I’m completely new to the server and the game d&d

Can someone tell me how to get started? It look so difficult

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

wheat crystal
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wheat crystal
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Again whatever you prefer. Species has very little impact if any on class & subclass

coral saffron
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I clicked on looking for players but turns out its a dm application now it says i have to wait till 20th July to fill a new form

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I dont get where we have to click

wheat crystal
regal barn
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is there something I need to do to be able look for a dm in the channel? Right now it says I don't have permission to send messages in the channels.

wheat crystal
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No one can type in those channels. #find-a-game explains how to make a post there

regal barn
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oh ok thanks dawg

spiral aurora
oak hatch
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@wheat crystal hey so how do I determine ability scores? Just do rolls?

wheat crystal
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There are 3 methods as outlined in the basic rules, Point Buy, Standard Array, and Rolling

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I suggest using Point Buy or Standard Array

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Rolling is almost exclusively done under the supervision of your DM since its a big cheating risk

rugged bone
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Hi !
Not new, DMed a bit, played a lot, from Europe, here to see what's up and maybe ask some questions sometimes when they come up 🙂

wheat crystal
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Welcome!

oak hatch
wheat crystal
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Pretty much. The only stats a typical Wizard doesn’t need is Charisma and Strength

rugged bone
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I'd say Intelligence, Dexterity and Constitution. You mostly need to survive to stuff more than notice stuff.

oblique tendon
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Hello hello!
I'm kinda new. Well I played few times and I DMed but I'm not the best with the roles so I am going to ask questions if I get too confused

oak hatch
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Any idea where I pick my school in DnD beyond? I can't seem to find it

wheat crystal
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Wisdom isn’t just noticing stuff, it also fortifies your character against Wisdom saving throws which are both common and often have debilitating effects (e.g. Charm)

rugged bone
oak hatch
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Nvm

oak hatch
wheat crystal
rugged bone
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Spells have those, and specialties like that are subclasses, coming at level 3 mostly.

oak hatch
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Ah, I'm at lvl 1

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What lvl am I suppose to be at?

rugged bone
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Depends on the game you're supposed to play in.

teal temple
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Oh, you have to be level 3, but Necromancer comes from the 2014 books, you either have to purchase that book to see it or be in a campaign where someone is sharing it with you.

wheat crystal
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Level 1 unless your DM says otherwise

oak hatch
rugged bone
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I recently designed a level 11 one-shot and usually introduce people to the game with level 4 characters, but it's not standard.

oak hatch
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Alr I'm finished with my character

wheat crystal
oak hatch
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Hmm this seems to be off by a bit

hollow dirge
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Heyy im new but im not new my friends played a few times but it was custom…so uhhh idk anything basically

wheat crystal
# oak hatch Don't know if this is how you share it but here: www.dndbeyond.com/sheet-pdfs/jb...

Ok looking over your sheet I noticed the following things:

  • It seems you’ve chosen the old version of Tiefling from 2014 as well as the 2014 version of the Sage background. I suggest updating these to the 2024 versions unless your DM allows you to use 2014 content. This is also because 2024 species don’t get the Ability Score Increase (the Background does), and 2024 Backgrounds come with a feat.
  • You’re missing all of your spells given by your Wizard class.
  • You’re missing your equipment from your class. I believe you took the gold option but make sure you actually buy your starting equipment. You can probably skip some stuff but at the very least get a spell focus or component pouch which you need to cast spells. As a Wizard you also have the option of making your Spellbook your focus so make sure to add it to your inventory.
  • Your character seems to be 8 feet tall? That’s quite above the average for Tieflings let alone any character (except for Goliaths & Orcs), so just make sure your DM is ok with playing such a tall character. There aren’t really any mechanical issues with doing so, it’s just outside the norm.
  • Your character seems to be Chaotic Evil. Definitely make sure to check in with your table & DM if you’d want to play an Evil alignment, they’re definitely the hardest to play given the collaborative, heroic fantasy the game typically appeals to.
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wheat crystal
# hollow dirge Heyy im new but im not new my friends played a few times but it was custom…so uh...

Welcome! I’d have a look at #learn-to-play as well as this channel’s pins, both of which have a bunch of useful newbie links including to the free Basic Rules. I suggest making a practice character as you flip through, since it often aids the learning process. The more you learn the easier it is to get into a table as well!

Also feel free to ask any specific questions you have here, we’re always happy to help

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You might have accidentally enabled legacy content on the first page of the character builder. I would toggle it off first, then make sure you choose the 2024 options of the Tiefling species and Sage background

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Ah wait

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It seems only your Sage background is outdated, not your species

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sullen tundra
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hello

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I´m new to dnd and I just want to ask if there is any groups that are open for a new player

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Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

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  • Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
oak hatch
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Okay so I think this is the correct one

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Don't know if I need that many can trips/lvl1 spells but I dont know those restrictions yet

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It's been a long time since I've played dnd

wheat crystal
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You’re still missing spells. As a level 1 Wizard, per your class page you should have:

  • 3 Wizard cantrips
  • 6 level 1 Wizard spells, 4 of which are prepared
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These numbers don’t include any you get from your species or background feat

hollow dirge
wheat crystal
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Given what your sheet says, you still need 2 more Wizard cantrips and 4 more level 1 Wizard spells

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I would say technically 3 cantrips, since you’ve taken Chill Touch twice so I’d replace one of them

teal temple
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Wizards has basically 3 sets of spells.

  • your entire possible spell list
  • your spellbook which is a subset of your entire list which determines what spells you can prepare
  • your prepared spells list which is a subset of your spellbook, which is the ones you can cast in game.

They are saying the spellbook list is missing some. (The middle list)

unique vale
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Can anyone help me find a good campaign with npc's and maps already made? Just asking just in case i cant find a dm

teal temple
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(Plus Cantrips which are just always prepared once you select them and don't go in your book)

teal temple
unique vale
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alright

oak hatch
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@wheat crystal K I got my
Cantrips: Chill Touch, Mage Hand, Ray of Frost
1st Level Spells (All): False Life, Find Familiar, Identify, Mage Armor, Ray of Sickness, Shield
(Prepared ones are: False Life, Find Familiar, Mage Armour and Ray of Sickness)
Is there any spell I should change or prepare instead of these?

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wsg

teal temple
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how do I join a game, fr just want to play some D&D with my many OCs

teal temple
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wheat crystal
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thanks

oak hatch
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I'm using DnD Beyond

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Ah NVM I think I found it:
"Fiendish Legacy Spells: Fire Bolt"
I have the Thaumaturgy cantrip from my otherworldly presence

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I just saw I have 2 Chill Touch and 2 Ray of Frost; lemme change that

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@wheat crystal what should I change the extra Chill Touch and extra Ray of Frost into?

wheat crystal
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Whatever you prefer. What do you think your character would know?

oak hatch
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@teal temple what are the most annoying Cantrips I have access to?

high jacinth
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hey all im new comer to dnd so i just came here to ask how to join a campaigne i checked the thing but its a lil confusing

echo kelp
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DMs are looking for players in #looking-for-players - just direct message them or respond in the thread attached to their game posting.
Alternatively check out #looking-for-community for D&D servers that may offer a variety of different D&D games

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Or if you want to advertise that you are available to play, use the bot commands to create a post in #looking-for-dm (/looking-for then select the dm option)

high jacinth
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thanks again

crisp mural
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Hi-! :D

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open forge
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Hii

echo kelp
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Welcome! If you're new to D&D check out #learn-to-play and the pinned messages here in the channel for useful resources to help get you started with learning the game.
Feel free to ask any specific questions as you're learning

oak hatch
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Alr I think I'm done; anyone wanna see my spells?

open forge
oak hatch
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Hi again 🙂
Is there any game I can join as a player?
I usually use DnD Beyond (I'm on mobile)

open forge
oak hatch
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Well I think

open forge
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I made a post looking for a game to join and nobody texted me lol but if u find a text only game with a slot available for me too could u tell me?

signal fog
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Most of them are Westmarch though

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Westmarch is where there is a game going on in a particular area of Farun and they play by text

mighty flare
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First message in the discord and a very new player to the game. I've made my character on D&D beyond and run a few, admittedly really cool, solo one shots with chatgpt.
Is Chatgpt a good place to learn the game or should I be focusing on trying to find a group?

wraith prawn
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Well im not sure how well chatgpt follows actual rules, i have used it to help me out with some stuff in the past but i always facts checked it, you should definitely look for a group even if chatgpt does a good job at it, there are many beginner friendly groups so i doubt that will be a struggle

mighty flare
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That's fair but I have my suspicions that it follows the rules very well as my games there often started great but would quickly turn into a narrative heavy story rather than a typical game.

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I'll try looking for a group, thanks 🙂

wraith prawn
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Anytime

wheat crystal
# mighty flare First message in the discord and a very new player to the game. I've made my cha...

ChatGPT is not a good way to learn the game. Given the nature of LLMs, it can and will get rules wrong especially in ways that aren't immediately obvious. If you'd like to learn the game more in supplement of reading the free Basic Rules &/or learning with a group, I suggest:

  • Trying the interactive demo found in #learn-to-play
  • Using video supplements like Handbooker Helper by Critical Role

You might also consider trying out the video game Baldur's Gate 3, which uses a system heavily based on the 2014 5e ruleset. Keep in mind with this option there many changes made to adapt 5e to a video game format, so while it won't teach you D&D it will largely familiarize you with its important concepts.

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twilit yacht
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got a question, anything I need to know when playing a Cleric>:?

wraith prawn
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in what sense?

twilit yacht
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generally

wraith prawn
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i mean not really i dont think, having a designated deity is cool so have a talk with your dm about how that will come into play, nothing else really comes to mind

wild onyx
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Be aware of your spells, what they need and what they do. Maybe make yourself a list or guide to keep track.

twilit yacht
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noted, thanks

ornate kiln
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the most complex thing about cleric is their spell list, yeah, and you can switch it up every long rest so its good to know what spells are avaliable and what they can do

wild onyx
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I find I need a reminder of which are concentration spells before I start throwing hands, myself.

signal fog
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As I have said many times in here before that most of the servers that advertise are beginners friendly and will be happy to help you out with DnD

chilly mortar
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Hello! im looking to learn more and meet new friends in this space, how are you?

native thistle
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Anyone got any recommendations for how to begin world building for a homebrew DnD world and campaign? Never been a dm before but we have quite a backlog of modules to do so I want to work on this in the background

unkempt cliff
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Guys, anyone got tips for a newcomer dm?, im starting to plan out a small map for a campaign i had an idea for. If anyone has any suggestions for the actual campaign or curious on progress, feel free to dm me

wild onyx
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unkempt cliff
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unkempt cliff
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I will when i finish

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dm me

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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.

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What is a Dungeon Master?
  • In Dungeons & Dragons, one person serves as the Dungeon Master, the game’s lead storyteller and referee. The DM runs the adventure for the players, who navigate its hazards and decide which paths to explore.
How does it work?
Where do I start?
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teal temple
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One thing i can tell you as a long time DM... DMing is more an art than a science. There isn't a right way to do it or only one way to do it. It's you bringing you to the collaborative story and your experiences and what you bring is going to inevitably be different and so should your DMing. My favourite advice to new DMs is DM your way, not how someone else does.

unkempt cliff
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Thats, actually some very good advice : D

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Ive always been more of a hyperactive thinker, and then a friend of mine told me about dnd

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now i realize i can turn my ideas into an entire world

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good to know there isnt a specific set of insanely complicated, strict, traditional rules i gotta follow : D

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I hope…

teal temple
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The tricky part sometimes is not getting stuck on building that whole world at once. The completionist in me always likes to but it helps to say, this is all I need to run the session and sort the rest out later.

unkempt cliff
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oh, i’ll keep that in mind

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thats a bit too late though…

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its finnee i can save my current campaign idea for later

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Maybe…

teal temple
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Players will blind side you anyway with stuff you didn't think of. Sometimes you just make the call and jot a note if you want to expand that lore later.

unkempt cliff
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Ooo, that might be fun

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btw, i know its prolly alot to ask but

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Wanna hear my plan so far?

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I think ima just leave it as i have it rn

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Atleast for my first campaign

teal temple
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Cannot right now but you should be good. If you have worked on broad level ideas, you want to come up with what you will present, even at a loose level, so that the characters can interact with the world.

Example, the broader world might have a dragon terrorizing locals and destroying things, but the players interaction with it might start further down the trade cycle when they discover that in their area, they discover the local farmers cannot get water and grain and need the PCs to help.

unkempt cliff
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Thats, actually way better than what my friend was trying to tell me XD

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Thx man

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I think im gonna go either start some entry dialogue, or find somebody to check my ideas

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But thank you, you’ve been more helpful than you can imagine

teal temple
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Hope it goes well and welcome to DMing! ❤️ 🥳

unkempt cliff
weary crown
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anyone have tips for a person wanting to start playing dnd?? i haven’t got a group but i’m gonna check if my local game store knows any groups 💕

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weary crown
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Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

Don't be put off by timezones. Your morning might be someone else's evening. The only part that matters is when you're both available.

weary crown
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thank you so much!! 𐔌՞. .՞𐦯

unkempt cliff
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Do you guys know where i can try to find a party?, im a begginer dm, i just wanna know for when i have some basics down for a nice campaign layout

hearty escarp
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Check the lfg link in the box a few messages above for how finding a group works on this discord.

unkempt cliff
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Ohhh, didnt realise “lfg” was looking for group

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That makes this so much easier, thank you

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How many players do you think is the best for my first campaign?

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I was thinking 3, but im not sure

lost silo
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3-4 is probably a good start

unkempt cliff
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Nice

unkempt cliff
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alr, so i set aside my idea with the paper map and decided to find a map maker

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i made a pretty nice starting country

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named it "del oro" based off of the high amoutns of gold

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and i have a relative idea of how im going to theme the campaign

earnest coyote
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hey so me and my friend are trying to play dnd in table top simulator and we're don't know which edition's rule should we follow (We're ALL never played before and i do watch some shorts and stuff like that in youtube and twitch so im about to be the dm for the group)

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earnest coyote
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Do anyone know which workshop we need to dowload for playing dnd in tabletop simulator?

smoky adder
unique prairie
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Hi

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round night
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Hello all just joined today

lost silo
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Welcome. Feel free to ask questions

edgy tartan
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Hi

round night
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I'm somewhat experienced been playing since addition 2. Took a break for a while and now I'm trying to look for groups to start getting back into it. Not really up to date on what's going on with the new additions.

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Also did a round with d&d beyond but that gets a bit expensive at times

lost silo
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It isnt' bad if you are just a player in a decent group the book share can help keep cost down.

round night
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Okay I'll look into that thanks

surreal epoch
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hi im new

lost silo
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Welcome, Let us know if you have any questions

edgy lintel
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hi

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i need help

lost silo
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what with friend

edgy lintel
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1 sec

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I am a fairly new member to D&D a few years back I played for about a month had a super good time playing then we broke apart

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now I am looking for a new GM for adult company who would like dm for us

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some of us are disability and have learning disabilities so we would need some very patient and kind to help us

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late frigate
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Hey so quick question, i've got a dnd campaign that i want to post on "looking for players" but it says that i dont have access to it, but i am actively looking for atleast one or two players for my campaign, is it possible to just write a description of it here and let people contact me or should i try to get permission to post there instead?

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deft sigil
late frigate
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oooh okay cool, thanks!

dark fractal
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hello im new, what do i do here

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modern marsh
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Hey everyone!

I’m new to D&D and looking to join a campaign. My character is a Half-Elf Paladin, and my username is ShotzMontana1 on D&D Beyond.

I’m available on weekdays and some Fridays, and I’m flexible — we can talk more about the time if you’re interested in playing together. I’m open to roleplay, learning as I go, and having fun with a group.

Let me know if you have space for one more adventurer — I’d love to join your party!

Thanks,
ShotzMontana1

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crisp fern
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Hi, I'm completely new to D&D. Looking forward to learning more about it

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

lime turret
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?help

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timber laurel
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I'm relatively new. What are some good solo-playing experiences for DND?

lime turret
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I would recommend finding a group of players instead. Solo play is nothing like actual D&D.

lost silo
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D&D is not built for solo at all. It is meant for a min of two players and an dungeon master aka story teller

timber laurel
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Really not trying to be rude but that's not what I asked. I asked what good options exist for solo playing experiences for DND.

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It SEEMS like solo adventurer's toolbox is the most popular thing but if anyone has suggestions for solo dnd lmk

blissful beacon
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Like stuff that is similar to d&d?

timber laurel
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I've been looking for players for a week straight. Not very successful. It's because I'm trying to play something relatively niche I guess.

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I'm trying to find someone that wants to worldbuild as we DM for each other so that we can build up a really big world over a long time. Really tough to find people to do that with

lime turret
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You can do that without coDMing. I’ve heard of groups where the players and DMs cocreate the setting together. I’m planning on doing something similar when my Descent Into Avernus group gets out of hell.

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And that sort of worldbuilding will come pretty naturally from a long D&D game.

timber laurel
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yeah but that requires 3+ people on the same page and if I can't find even one other person then I'll never find that lol

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plus scheduling gets tough with more and more people

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scheduling is easiest with 1 other person

lime turret
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Welcome to D&D.

timber laurel
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exactly

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doesn't mean I'm going to stop trying to find my ideal way to play it

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I'll find someone eventually lmao

lime turret
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Good luck.

smoky adder
timber laurel
stuck gate
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Hello

outer dagger
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Can I take over the abyss

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Just steal the amulets of all the known demonlords and use their army's to conquer other layers

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Unify the abyss (Impossible I know)

smoky adder
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In theory, maybe.

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In practice: ask your DM.

glass crystal
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hello im new and want to play with someone

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and learn

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glass crystal
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im going to read it thanks

timber laurel
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LMAO the timing

glass crystal
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yes

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100 percent

timber laurel
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have fun

glass crystal
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ok im going to read

stray flower
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Howdy, also new here

glass crystal
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do you wana group with me beacause we are both new

echo kelp
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