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fallen surge
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If you have any specific questions, feel free to ask them here. We are more than happy to help

alpine patrol
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Yeah but I think playing it might get me upto speed faster

surreal estuary
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Whats the role of the monk in D&D

fallen surge
# alpine patrol Yeah but I think playing it might get me upto speed faster

It is possible to learn some things as you go, but you will have a much better experience with the game if you take some time to learn at least the basics of the rules before you start playing. At the very least, you will need a character before the game starts, so learning the rules on Character Creation is basically mandatory. But the more knowledge you are able to bring to the table, the smoother your game will go. Plus, its pretty hard to create a character properly if you don't know how the game is actually played. That's why character creation is chapter 2 in the basic rules.

If you try to play the game before learning literally anything about the rules, then assuming the other people in your group are more experienced, then they will have to spend the entire game explaining things to you. And if no one in your group is experienced, you’re just going to be lost and confused about what to do.

You don’t have to memorize all of the rules beforehand, or anything like that, but if you want you and your group to have fun in your first session, you should put in at least a little effort to make it run smoothly

alpine patrol
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Hmm

fallen surge
alpine patrol
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It says i have to buy book,I dont wanna spend money

fallen surge
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The Basic Rules are available for free, and that contains everything you need to know to play the game. The main thing that additional purchase will get you is charater creation options

alpine patrol
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So I can't create my own character if I dont buy?

fallen surge
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The basic rules contains 12 of the game's 13 classes, but it only has 1 subclass for each. So you can still make a character and play the game, but your choices will be quite limited

wild onyx
fresh fable
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You get 8 races and 12 classes for free

alpine patrol
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How do I claim those?

wild onyx
fallen surge
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Well if you're using an online character creation tool, then they should be available as default options. If you're filling out a paper character sheet on your own, then you can read the free rules online to see what options are available to you

fair mist
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anyone wana play i know the basics

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surreal estuary
fallen surge
surreal estuary
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sry

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nondas dm

reef meadow
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Hi! I am new to dnd and i Need help mastering my First campaign, Is there someone willing to help me?

spice berry
reef meadow
spice berry
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all good

fallen surge
reef meadow
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Im playing as the dungeon master

fallen surge
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?newdm

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Where do I start?
fallen surge
reef meadow
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wait i didn't mean like rules and technical stuff, i just need help setting up the first session

fallen surge
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I see. Then yeah, you should hop over to the #dm-discussion channel and get advice from fellow DMs

reef meadow
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thank you

narrow root
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Hello

wintry shell
narrow root
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I am looking for someone who has experience in DM dragon of icespire peak

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Would be also even better if they have run it with just one other person so 1 character and 1 dm

wintry shell
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unfortunately I'm taking a long break from DM-ing because it's a lot more work than I thought (still enjoyed it tho)

narrow root
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I’m in a pretty unique situation. I have never played dnd before and neither has my girlfriend

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So I have never even played and I am DM lol

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It’s our first time for it all lol and only two of us

lime turret
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People have started playing D&D with DMing, it’s not that far out of the question.

wintry shell
blissful kite
wintry shell
narrow root
narrow root
wintry shell
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for me, it was a case of "make it up as we go but follow a basic premise"

narrow root
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Not the story

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So far I have just made up most of the story because all she has done is walk around and talk to people 😆

wintry shell
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tbh I winged it a LOT.

narrow root
narrow root
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I have an idea but I dunno if it’s good

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Would like to get some input

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I was thinking about the first monster that she encounters give the option of maybe befriending the monster and have the monster join the party

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Because it’s only 1 PC

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Is this a thing ?

wintry shell
narrow root
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Would be cool because I am working with just 1 PC and a sidekick

sudden otter
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Giving PCs sidekicks and running a DMPC are all very common in low player count games. Who/what that sidekick is has as much potential for variety as any player character or NPC

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Befriending a monster of some kind sounds like a clever way to work that introduction in. I might suggest not making it their first encounter as that is a little bit on-the-nose. And they'll get a better feel of how much of a difference the sidekick makes if they have to fend for themselves first.

narrow root
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So with that there will be 2 of them. Btw, the sidekicks
Come with the essentials kit that we are using.

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But I am thinking about adding my own spin and allow her to maybe befriend one of the monsters she engages with on one of the quests. That way she can have a party of 3

sudden otter
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All sound pretty great to me. I have no experience running sidekicks so I can't comment on having 3 of them

narrow root
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I think it’s pretty out of the box

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After this we are going to join other people it’s both our first time

snow apex
narrow root
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Also, I am thinking about the idea that the monster will join her party but not always obey her. Therefore, I can secretly control the monster by simply
Saying he’s sleeping right now or something and is not interested in combat

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And then I can add him in at any time if she neeeds help

sudden otter
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There are many playable "monster" races so while I haven't seen an actual monster NPC join the party, it's not a far stretch at all to me.

main fulcrum
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That's also the kind of thing the sidekick rules are for. It's a good way to help out a smaller party by giving them allies without getting into DMPC territory

sudden otter
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And if you're going to take control of a sidekick away, don't do it randomly, that will just make the player feel powerless. You could make it a roll for a chance that the monster will not obey that command or that day

narrow root
ripe briar
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Im still semi new to dnd, is 3 different dnd games to much to play at once as a player? (They are 3 different groups 2)

fallen surge
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I don't think anyone can answer that except you. Its all about what you feel comfortable with.

river geyser
ripe briar
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I have a lot of time on my hands lol

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I think I can remember things correctly though

signal fog
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I would spread the time between sessions so you can rest your brain

ripe briar
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Yeah. They are spread through out the week pretty good

tiny helm
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Can't they just play a ranger and have an animal companion lol

signal fog
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You have plenty of time to learn the game and there is always something new that is added to DnD

ripe briar
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Alright thank you guys ✌️

signal fog
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I’ve been in DnD for almost 36 years now and still learning about the game

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I haven’t really touched much in 2024 books

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Just use to 2014 rules

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I do have a monk that is 2024 created because of the better choices than 2014

narrow root
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Do a lot of people not like it if you speak in 3rd person ?

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I’m assuming most people want to play when you are speaking in first person ?

smoky adder
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Depends on the group.

narrow root
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I think speaking in first person would be really awkward for me

smoky adder
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But the core rules, at least, say that either approach is fine.

main fulcrum
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Honestly, most of my groups are a mix or mostly third person

narrow root
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I think mix I could
Do

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At least to start

fallen surge
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Both styles of play are perfectly valid. Most of the time, you’ll want to find a group that plays the same way you do, but all of this just comes down to personal preferences

narrow root
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Not saying that I would never play first person. It’s just a bit intimidating at first

bitter narwhal
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Hi

wintry shell
wild onyx
white ingot
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I am so overwhelmed lol, I got no idea where to start… I’m in my first campaign rn and just barely managing to get by off of advice from friends… any idea what I should do first?

icy nexus
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Question

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Exactly how does death occur

bitter narwhal
# wintry shell heyo

So I have this class and I don’t know if it’s good can you help I can send it in dms

wild onyx
tiny helm
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If you're feeling so overwhelmed tbf

wild onyx
white ingot
# wild onyx Have you put a character together?

Yes, like I said I took friends advice and used dnd beyond and it helped a lot… I’m just confused on a lot of things such as dice rolls, stats changes, and other beginner stuff… I’m currently doing everything on my phone and laptop so it’s all a lil much lol

icy nexus
wild onyx
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If you get hit so hard the leftover damage past what's needed to take you to zero is (equal or? Unsure) more than your maximum hit points, you're toast.

icy nexus
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Ok so it must exceed the max hitpoints not the current hitpoints

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So if i have 7 hit points and got hit for 10 i would just be unconscious

wild onyx
wild onyx
icy nexus
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I’m asking cause handbooker helper doesn’t explain it well

wild onyx
wild onyx
white ingot
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Human too if that’s helps any

wild onyx
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And what weapons do you have?

narrow root
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Oops lol

icy nexus
white ingot
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Had to open dnd beyond sorry lol

narrow root
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It’s a little bit out there though

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But if I can pull it off she will really enjoy it

drifting agate
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Can I play with anyoneee???

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I’m new and really wanna play often

wild onyx
# white ingot Crossbow, rapier, scimitar, short sword, simple weapons, and whip

To get the most out of rogue you must learn the sneak attack. It doesn't mean you have to Batman your foes from the shadows, but it does have a set of triggering conditions. One of these is just targeting an enemy that's already fighting a friend. It has to be with a weapon that has the finesse tag, or a ranged weapon. Ideally, every turn you attack, it should go off.

drifting agate
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Hello?…

wild onyx
# drifting agate Can I play with anyoneee???

Check the listings in #looking-for-players for games that want people, read the details, respond as appropriate and cross your fingers.

Type /looking and select the option for #looking-for-dm to advertise yourself as a new player in search of a group. Be sure to include your regular availability!

There are other Discord servers where people gather for games. You can find them in #looking-for-community .

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

drifting agate
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Ty

white ingot
ripe briar
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I unintentionally made godzilla with a lizard folk rune knight fighter

short marsh
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Huh

white falcon
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Hi, I am a new player, how do i look for people kind enough to introduce me to the game here?
Already using Reddit and other Discord communities for the search as well.

How do i do it here

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strange thunder
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Are there things like magical tattoos, so my Barbarian can wear no armor but still get the benefit of magic armor?

main fulcrum
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Magical tattoos do exist, though it would be up to the to DM if you find one. Just like any other magic item

sick vale
analog compass
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Chat I just created my first dnd character 🗣️

real kindle
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Guys I have never played dnd before, is there anyone that would like to accept me into an online campaign? I really want to learn and try

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real kindle
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Hi guys! Im very very new to this game and want to setup/ run an online campaign with my friends. Is there anyone out there thats experienced and could hop in a vc to teach me how?

icy nexus
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This whole time i thought the feywilds was homebrew

river geyser
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lmao-

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nah its official

strange thunder
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I knew about Greyhawk and Forgotten Realms, I've been learning about some of the other settings. Dark Sun sounds brutal.

icy nexus
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I’m reading it in the dm guide and it sounds like a good weekend hangout plane

real kindle
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can you add a profile pic to a character sheet on roll 20

analog tinsel
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Hi, I am looking for a table to join on tues or Mon

echo kelp
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Please use the Looking For Game channels to organize/find a game

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See #find-a-game for information and instructions on how to use those channels

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Soliciting for games/organizing games outside of the LFG channels is off-topic.

fossil shale
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Newb here.
If I buy the 2024 DnD players handbook bundle.
Can I access 2014 handbook as well? I saw online it that it’ll say “legacy” but what does that mean? Outdated?
Supposed to be backwards compatible right…
So could I access old subclasses?

echo kelp
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The 2014 Players Handbook is a separate product and thus a seperate purchase.

fossil shale
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Gotcha

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So if I wanted to make a character with the new rules but older subclass…..I couldn’t
Or would have to purchase both books

echo kelp
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You could use the 2014 materials found in the 2014 free rules but otherwise you'd have to own both books or be in a DnDBeyond campaign with content sharing or if you had a physical 2014 Players Handbook you could use the DnDBeyond homebrew tools to recreate things.

fossil shale
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Alrighty thank you

winter plank
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Hey I've been interested in DnD for a while now no one in my area to really play it with any tips for online type sessions or places to find them I also travel for work and this would be a decent alternative to play video games as i usually can't take my pc

sick pasture
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Roll 20 has some in your area stuff

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or the LFG section of this server

echo kelp
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You can play D&D with just the free D&D rules, a character sheet (digital or paper), a way to roll dice (physical or digital), and a way to communicate with others

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?tag new online

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echo kelp
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^ An article that goes over various ways to play D&D online

winter plank
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Thanks

echo kelp
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And if you're looking for a D&D group to join, check out our Looking For Game channels.

winter plank
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Thanks thats very helpful guys

gritty rapids
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I only got into dnd last year and idk a lot about it

desert lynx
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Hi all

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I hope this is allowed to ask on here, but I'm looking for the Serbia DND server to look for a group to play, but their invite link is broken. I hope someone can invite me!

ivory skiff
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Hello I have never played before can someone explain shat I do now

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desert lynx
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A quick question: When playing DnD online do people generally use their webcams or just mics? I don't have a dedicated webcam currently

harsh fjord
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Not that I have a massive sample size, but all of the groups I've played with have used voice only. I'd imagine a group wanting cameras enforced would say so.

strange thunder
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What version is the 2014 game and what version is the current one? Is 2014 still supported?

vital sail
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They are both 5th edition, but you might hear 2024 called 5.5e

strange thunder
finite valley
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Maybe a stupid question, but what exactly would you do to get friends in this game? I'm completely new here, and I kind of want to learn from others during the gaming process?

vital sail
finite valley
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That already know some experience and is willing to take in newcomers?

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abstract yarrow
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Thx!

tight marten
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hello all

desert lynx
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hi

narrow root
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Hey do your abilities go up when you level up ?

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Like dexterity modifier for example

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Or anything like that

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I know HP goes up

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And you get another damage dice

wheat crystal
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It's not every level. Normally you may increase your ability scores whenever you gain the "Ability Score Improvement" feature, which involves taking the Ability Score Improvement feat

narrow root
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Ahh I see

wheat crystal
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Some other features and items may also increase your ability scores, such as the Barbarian's level 20 feature "Primal Champion" or the magic item Tome of Understanding

narrow root
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Oh ok, the character is a rogue and it said to just increase the hp. The extra damage dice, and there was a new attack learned

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I just wanted to make sure I wasn’t missing anything

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The HP was 8 before so now it goes to 16 right ?

wheat crystal
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What is your con modifier?

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And what level are you (before and after)

narrow root
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Modifier is 0

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and was level 1 now level 2

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The damage dice is 8

wheat crystal
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I assume by damage dice you mean your hit point dice, the d8 for Rogues

narrow root
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Yes

wheat crystal
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So your HP doesn't go to 16, though it can. Your level 1 HP is 8 because level 1 characters start with Max HP equal to the highest roll of their hit die + Con mod.

After level 1, [you have the choice of rolling for HP or taking the average](https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024/creating-a-character#GainingaLevel.

  • If you roll, you gain Max HP equal to 1 roll of your hit point die + your Con mod (i.e. 1d8+0)
  • If you take the average, you gain Max HP equal to the average listed on your class page (or in the hyperlink above) + your Con mod (i.e. 5+0)
narrow root
wheat crystal
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Yup

narrow root
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Or just take the average what is provided ?

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Ah ok, I’ll modify that next session

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Thanks!

limber dune
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Quick question, would playing a Kenku be too tricky for a new player?

white depot
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helloo, i rlly wanna play dnd but idk how to start? is there an online game for pc? (i am solo and would like to play with a group if possible)

steep rune
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hi guys, i'm new to dnd. the only 'experience' i have of it is playing bg3 but that's about it

abstract yarrow
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Hey guys. Is Sorcerer and Blood Hunter good together

abstract yarrow
marble frigate
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The first things I'd especially recommend would be:

  • Get accustomed to the general rules of the game
    This would generally just be between what you can do in combat, what kinds of actions you can take out of it, making skill checks, etc. The Player's Handbook (Either the 5th edition 2014 or 2024 edition) should generally list out everything and some libraries that are big enough may have copies you can get lent out, though online resources can help as well^^ lotta good guides on Youtube these days

  • Spend some time looking about what the gist of the classes would be like, and maybe a few playable species/races. While you don't have to get super detailed quite yet, definitely try figuring out what you'd like. Imo, Fighter, Barbarian, Paladin, and Cleric can be some of the easier to start with, but if you wanted to look into other classes, it'd definitely be worth it too

Making your first character sheet should generally be a good first goal as a new player - it doesn't have to be a character you intend to actually play ingame, just one so you can get practice. There are a few tools like Roll20 (Builder + Virtual Table Top/VTT), D&D Beyond (Officially ran one by WOTC), or Aurora (Free on Windows - though only for the 2014 character stats), though having one handy would be a good milestone for getting accustomed to the character creation, and potentially just being able to do some basic smaller practice || @white depot @steep rune||

white depot
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i watched the tutorial videos in #learn-to-play to make her (i based her off of my OC who already has a backstory and such)

marble frigate
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As for playing your first game, there'd be a fair few good options. If you're aware of any board game stores in your area, they may host some games, between either just letting players host their games, or organizing official events like Adventure League. If you were a student in a campus that'd have a TTRPG club, they might have events where DMs can pitch their games, or maybe they'd have a discord that'd post some game openings

Additionally, some online platforms would host some ways of playing D&D. AFAIK Roll20 (Bigger TTRPG hosting platform) would have some Looking For Game options on it. This server would have one as well, though many online forms would in general would potentially have some as well

white depot
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i am interested in getting to know how to use roll20 to play there, i joined the discord server but it seems nobody is using the vcs there

marble frigate
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white depot
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i already have a lot of art of her and more on the way, so im looking forward to that 😄

white depot
marble frigate
abstract yarrow
marble frigate
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For a One-Shot adventure, you may have better luck

arctic acorn
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I know nothing about multiclassing and even less about blood hunters so I cannot answer that.

marble frigate
# abstract yarrow T_T

Looking over the Blood Hunter rn, you theoretically could get a build for it, though you'd have to strech your abilities thin given Sorcerers are a Charisma caster and Blood Hunter uses Int for class abilities and still uses Str/Dex for weapons if I'm reading everything right

arctic acorn
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Tbf I have heard about people saying that newbies should avoid multiclassing. Up to you decide if this is worth it.

dusty saffron
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As I play will making a charcter become faster I feel like it takes a long time I really enjoy making the bagkstory and choosing my class just going through the requirements in the rules and writing down all the traits and proficiency bonuses takes forever

arctic acorn
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I use DnD Beyond rather than pen and paper so I can't answer that.

marble frigate
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I'd say it gets a lot smoother after getting some fair experience in.
I still use character builders for 2014E just to save time, but yeah after making a few characters by pen it definitely smoothens out, especially for repeated class/race picks

wheat crystal
mortal crest
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Hi newb here would love some pointers and tips on how to join a group thanks 🫶

wheat crystal
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If you'd like to use this server to join a group check out #find-a-game for the instructions on how to!

abstract yarrow
wheat crystal
# abstract yarrow I always had a liking to the Blood Hunters. After all hemokinesis and powers bas...

The first thing to keep in mind is that Blood Hunter isn't an official class, so you'd need DM approval to play it in a game.

After that, based on your comment I think going straight Blood Hunter would suit you better since you hadn't mentioned a mechanical goal.

It's important to note that multiclassing is almost entirely a mechanical choice, not a narrative one. It's something to use towards a goal rather than be a goal in-and-of itself. Generally if you have to ask yourself "should I multiclass?" the answer is no.

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There's some layers as to why a BH/Sorc multi isn't very good, but at the newbie level the main issue is that it needs 13 in 3 different ability scores which spreads your available stats thin (e.g. when using Point Buy / Standard Array)

glacial torrent
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Hi, I'm new to dnd and just got myself a 2024 phb and have a question about it. Should I read the entire book of PHB before I join a campaign or should I read specific chapters in order to join?

marsh tusk
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It wouldn't "hurt" to go ahead and try to read most of the PHB at least once.

abstract yarrow
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If I multiclass

hearty escarp
abstract yarrow
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If not then I go with Just Sorcerer

glacial torrent
marsh tusk
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...mm.. Rogue would be my pick honestly.. The Wizard would be pointless, Cleric would be too difficult.

glacial torrent
abstract yarrow
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marsh tusk
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Sorceror's get Bloodlines which can be fun and you mentioned a blood liking.. so. maybe that.

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full Sorceror is pretty nifty on it's own anyways.

marsh tusk
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no rushing though.

abstract yarrow
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marsh tusk
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Depending on your system. yeah

hearty escarp
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Some of the subclasses had names like "Draconic Bloodline", though that nomenclature largely disappeared with the 2024 version of 5e.

marsh tusk
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Ah...

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I'm outdated then. My apologies.

glacial torrent
marsh tusk
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:D

abstract yarrow
abstract yarrow
abstract yarrow
marsh tusk
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Apparently not. You'd have to play a different version. ^^;

marsh tusk
hearty escarp
glacial torrent
wheat crystal
abstract yarrow
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marsh tusk
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Most of the time you are either dipping to steal a class feature you desperately want, or you are trying to qualify for some kind of prestige class..

abstract yarrow
marsh tusk
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But going full on one class is usually easier and better.

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imo

hearty escarp
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I'd definitely agree. Even from a experienced player standpoint, I often prefer single classed characters.

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And it's just less hassle to learn and to deal with as a new player. One class is complicated enough already. dndLol

marsh tusk
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If you "absolutely" must multiclass. Try it this way. Find a class you want to get to level 17. Then find a class that benefits that class within 3 levels.

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If you can't, you likely don't need to multiclass.

hearty escarp
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All the while I'd also keep in mind that a lot of campaigns don't get to level 20. 8-12 is a fairly common endpoint for even longer campaigns.

marsh tusk
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I'd prepare to make several characters between 2-6

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personally.

lean meadow
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hi, I wanna start playing dnd I always see campaigns and people playing it online and etc, was wondering how to get into it>? thank u !!

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abstract yarrow
# marsh tusk imo

I am. Started working to save up for college and babysitting my cousin is taking too much of my energy
...only get Sundays off

abstract yarrow
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Lmao

abstract yarrow
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abstract yarrow
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Best spells I should choose at DnD beyond for Sorcerer? I can get 4 cantrips(whatever that is) and 2 prepared spells

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Heyaa, kinda new to DMing my own homebrew? I get the basics of the game and have watched some games and played a few myself, but still can't understand bonuses and character sheets for the life of me can someone pls help 🥲

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Heyyy! I’m kinda new to dnd, but I’ve known about it for almost 4 years. I have no friends with the same interests and would love someone to talk nerd, I could totally use some more information on it. I do consider myself a noob to dnd sooo hmu if u wanna educate me LOL

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Helloo everyone, I've never played dnd but I've known it since the pandemic, though I've watched some explanation on internet, but I'm still lost. Cuz I'm the typical of person that must experience it first so I could understand. Can anyone please explain to me where to start?

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white depot
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is it possible to grab a few newcomers from here and start a one-shot adventure here?

echo kelp
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Yes but please use the Looking For Game channels to solicit and organize games as it's off-topic here. See #find-a-game to learn how to use the LFG channels.

white depot
echo kelp
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You could go through the #looking-for-dm channel and find D&D newcomers that you feel would fit well at your game and in their game post thread invite them to your D&D game.

magic flume
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How do I look to play with people?

white depot
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Because Discord loves to "hide" things to be "useful".
You can use id:browse to add them to your list.

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abstract yarrow
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icy nexus
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Backstory aka ammo for the dm

strange thunder
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Are the 2014 and 2024 editions compatible? My group got the 2014 books before the 2024 ones were released but couldn't really get together to play a game until now.

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dire girder
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Question: what is the best way to spot other DnD fans in the wild?

lost silo
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lol great question, one i have no answer for, for we hide in plain site to awkward to show ourselves,,,,, well many of us that is... I on the other hand have like 5 or 6 D&D shirts i openly wear in public lol

main fulcrum
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Merch like shirts or keychains can help, but isn't a guarantee

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Since not everyone carries that type of thing around

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Throw a D&D term into a conversation and see if they understand you?

woven idol
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Question: I’m building a world that the players go to space, but after the first 3 arcs, how do I make all of the arcs interesting including the last one

edgy onyx
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edgy onyx
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Also that

dire girder
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# dire girder Thats very little information to go off, could you elaborate?

So, first my players are in a droughted city of water, then after the antagonist fixes the problem, their government tries to train them, but they are teleported somewhere before they can train, after they are transported, they see they are in a store and are prompted to work, but they see they materials they need are in monsters and they have to find out how to get out, they find the antagonist and fight him, but then they are transported again, this time to a blocky world (I wonder what this is 🤪) they adventure through this world and find the antagonist again, this time killing him spawning a growing black hole, our hero’s are transported back to their home planet and are prompted to save the universe by going into space.

brisk cairn
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YES

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edgy onyx
# woven idol So, first my players are in a droughted city of water, then after the antagonist...

Well first off this feels like you're expecting the players to act a certain way in certain situations (like you expect them to just fight the "antagonist" who just saved the town?), so a word of warning; Be prepared for them to not do what you expect
But also even with mroe context, it's a bit confusing read, and not sure if space travel even comes into play here?

But also again, for DM advice would recommend #dm-discussion

brisk cairn
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SO CAN I JOIN A CAMAIGN

woven idol
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There is more lore, but that basically the gist

edgy onyx
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marsh tusk
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Tbf as well. Beyond using the spell Wish, most things can't actually handle Black Holes.. not.. with any amount of reason at least.

brisk cairn
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idk how to join it didnt really say anything about it

lost silo
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follow the super easy to follow steps in #find-a-game once you do you can look through the liste available games and / or post your own information so DMs can find u

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marsh tusk
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Which is fair. I'm just saying.

woven idol
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Yeah

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Please take the DM chatter to #dm-discussion - this channel is specifically to help new to D&D folks get started with the core game rules and mechanics.

woven idol
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Well, I am a new dm

echo kelp
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Still a DM topic and not a new to D&D topic 😉

woven idol
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👍

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Thanks!

abstract yarrow
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Ok I made a character. Anyone here from Asia or same time zone with Singapore?

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Hey guys, I'm new to D&D and I have no idea what to do but I'd love to learn how to play

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Hello I'm new to D&D

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wicked shoal
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ok sorry

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desert lynx
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Are the mods here volunteers?

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We are paid contractors

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desert lynx
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That's nice! Thanks for sharing 🙂

wicked shoal
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I have never played D&D before

echo kelp
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we all were new once

wicked shoal
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But I know a lot about it

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I can never find a session to play my school has a D&D club but the days they play I have plans

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Scheduling is the the biggest, meanest, and hardest monster in D&D 😉

wicked shoal
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I know

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Ok

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wary horizon
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I need help creating a character. I'm very lost

idle ivy
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What do you need help with?

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anything specifc?

wary horizon
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I'm using DnD Beyond and I'm on the Abilities page looking at the Score Calculations section. I don't understand what to do with the modifiers.

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It gives me an option to adjust the "Other Modifier." How do I decide how much to modifiy the ability?

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?tag new abilities

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Abilities

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

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

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

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

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

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last delta
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I'm sure this has been asked before, but is there any sort of virtual d&d? I'm thinking something akin to GameMaker but specifically for creating d&d campaigns?

icy nexus
lost silo
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D&D Beyond is the official one and Roll20 is HEAVILY supported and used by many

hearty escarp
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There are many other VTTs as well, such as Owlbear Rodeo (very easy to use) and FoundryVTT (very modular)

icy nexus
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Oh did you see that physical one where you can use cards to move the character

last delta
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Thanks! Checking those out!

static parcel
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are feats still tied to the levels you have in a particular class in 2024's rules?

wheat crystal
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Yes. Feats can normally only be acquired whenever you forgo taking the Ability Score Improvement feat which you only get at certain class levels

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However, 2024 also introduces origin feats granted by backgrounds.

dark epoch
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What decides armor class

timid locust
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The default Armor Class calculation is AC=10+[Your Dexterity modifier] when you're not wearing armor.

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When you wear different pieces of armor, that changes to a calculation specific to that armor set. For example, Studded Leather armor's AC calculation is AC=12+[Your Dexterity modifier].

icy nexus
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What's the difference between hit dice and hit points

harsh fjord
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Each class has a hit die (d6, d8, d10, or d12) that they use to calculate how many hit points they have.

The rogue, for example, has a d8 for the size of their hit die, and at level 1, they have 1d8 to use during a short rest to recover HP. Assuming a +0 CON modifier, they have 8 HP.

sacred haven
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I messed up

shell compass
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Hey guys my names caleb and Im wanting to get into DnD but no idea how to start anyone that can give advice or guides it will be much mcuh appreciated

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shell compass
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Thank you whoever did that

icy nexus
harsh fjord
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You would, so you'd have 2d8 to use during a short rest. But your HP would only increase by either the average of 5 or you could roll, meaning you could only get 1 HP more or as many as 8.

icy nexus
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Well 10 since I created a fighter

harsh fjord
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I was keeping with my rogue example, but the same logic applies: you get an extra HD in your class upon level up, and your HP increases by the average of your HD or you can roll it.

icy nexus
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Thank you

turbid edge
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Yo

river geyser
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Yo

turbid edge
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Looking for a beginner friendly party

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if thats how you say it

river geyser
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idk how one says it

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as i have never looked for one

turbid edge
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Oh

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Are you in one?

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Still confused ngl

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Guys i've always been hearing abt d&d and how awesome it is etc, I thought hey it's time to give it a go, but seems too complex to learn really or how to play it (like is there websites or somewhere to find ppl etc) i would love to learn the game and play

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turbid edge
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The man

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Thx man*

abstract yarrow
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Anyone wanna add me ti their group? I really wanna play hehe. My time zone is same with Singapore's

icy nexus
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Question

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So second wind says it once per short rest and resets on short rest

Does that mean that a long rest won't reset it and that I can't use it after a long rest or am I overthinking it

icy nexus
harsh fjord
icy nexus
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I see

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Thank you

abstract yarrow
icy nexus
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I see

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You could try making posts for both players and dms

wheat crystal
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Especially for online games, the exact time zone isn’t as important unless you have strict availability or only want to play games with people near your area.

Try expanding your search to games that translate to your availability in your timezone. for example, if you’re available Pacific Standard Time (PST) 12-6 pm, you could also join 3-9 pm EST games, 8 pm - 2 am BST games, etc

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icy nexus
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Keywords

abstract yarrow
abstract yarrow
icy nexus
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Damn I am usually asleep at that time

abstract yarrow
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Besides being a newbie I also need to know now to play. I only saw a few sessions at Youtube

icy nexus
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Well it's pretty easy when the dm says roll dice you roll dice

abstract yarrow
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Aren't there 5 or more dices

icy nexus
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6 or 7 depending

abstract yarrow
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Still the damage mechanic is still hard to understand. Like 1d6 damage means i have to roll that dice andni get the damage based on the number?

icy nexus
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More if the dm is about to hit triple digit damage

tacit talon
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Hey, just joined the server a few moments ago. I've been playing in a campaign for a few months now but I'm still very much a newbie

icy nexus
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A bot should have activated

abstract yarrow
abstract yarrow
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icy nexus
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Well usually when someone types that they are new to dnd or looking for a party to join a bot drops links to the game rules or the log channels

abstract yarrow
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Oh

hearty escarp
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That is a manual command. I'll poke the bot.

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abstract yarrow
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Well I really wanna join a session hehehe. DnD had me interested

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To join sessions on this server, see above.

abstract yarrow
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THX!

icy nexus
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Oh dm's a question

tacit talon
icy nexus
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How come people don't usually play vanilla dnd

hearty escarp
icy nexus
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Other than the obvious

hearty escarp
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Every group is different for sure.

tacit talon
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My DM is running kind of a homebrew. Typical dnd format but with new gods and world he's created

abstract yarrow
hearty escarp
abstract yarrow
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All dm worlds still use all the typical dnd roles right? Also which core rules do you all follow? I see there are 2

icy nexus
hearty escarp
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But the core rules are the same.

icy nexus
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And races as well

abstract yarrow
hearty escarp
icy nexus
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Still a cool place to go

tacit talon
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Does the Underdark count as a plane of existence?

hearty escarp
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The Underdark is a location within the Forgotten Realms setting.

tacit talon
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Ahh I see

icy nexus
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Last place I wanna go to is anywhere there are drows

tacit talon
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Havent come across any drow yet, just lots of undead

icy nexus
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Anyone who worships a spider god is a nope on my list

abstract yarrow
velvet jetty
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Some advice to new players: falling rubble is dangerous always wear a helmet.

icy nexus
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Pretty sure the only way for lvl 20 players to truly die is a giant boulder

spice rapids
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hello im new to dnd so any tips or tricks would be amazing!

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fallen cargo
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hey i'm a pretty new player (played 1-2 unserious campaigns with friends, listen to dnd podcasts) and i think i'd like to try dming after i get some more experience. My friends assure me that no I won't like it because of the work/time commitment involved with it but I still would like to try. So just a question to all dms, how did you start dming?

topaz garnet
# abstract yarrow Oh

That's it, yeah. 1d6 is one roll of a d6, and the number that comes up. Think of them like a formula for RNG. So each time you read up to that, you roll the appropriate amount of the die size given.
So when your longsword deals 1d8 (plus a modifier) damage, each time that happens, you roll a d8 and get a number from 1 to 8, then add the modifier if any, and that's the total damage.
Or for most spells, like with a fire bolt when you first start that just does 1d10, whenever you hit and deal damage with it you'd just roll a d10, get that number from 1 to 10, and that's the damage you dealt.

sterile elbow
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Helloo I'm very new to DnD (only watched videos and a few podcasts) and I wanna learn more on how to play! Mainly, I'm interested in character building and learning about roles in DnD so any tips would be helpful

brittle sky
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Hello People.

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sterile elbow
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brittle sky
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I keep seeing videos about it and it just interested me and I have the starter kit and about 3 sets of dice already

sterile elbow
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dang All I have is the starter manual I found online and a WIP character sheet

analog dune
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But talk to them about campaign related backgrounds

sterile elbow
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Ohhh I see, thanks!!

brittle sky
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I just need to find people to play with, I cant travel places much because of work and not sure where around me has any games but I have the D&D Beyond app

sick vale
untold fog
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Can I have someone help me with a char sheet in dms?

topaz garnet
# sterile elbow When building your character's background, are there certain rules or limits for...

It's feasible but of course the only answer we can give is ask your DM.

Certain times, a Lich that's 500 years old might not be so viable to be the father of, say, an 80~100 year lifespan human. Or alternatively, eldritch beings, dead gods, dragons, etc, could also possibly be the Big Bad Evil Guy (BBEG) and just as non-viable.

So, you need to discuss with your DM, but otherwise a backstory typically doesn't include stuff beyond the character's capabilities as they begin the game, whatever level they start at.
Many DMs in my experience would be eager to jump at the chance for some backstory involvement like that, so don't fret too much but also don't dive too deep.

runic furnace
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Hi there is there any one willing to let a new player try dnd for the first time

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And still need a player to play??

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What is the attack bonus for spells?

wheat crystal
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That depends on your class. In general it will be:

  • your Proficiency Bonus + the spellcasting modifier of the class granting you that spell
brittle sky
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How would I know what spells I could cast or what ones are compatible

dark epoch
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And do spells have a damage bonus like weapons?

brittle sky
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Can someone explain part of the Character Sheet to me? I'm lost and not sure what they mean

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Im kind of new to dnd but I've dm'd and played with a ton of friends and I was wondering, how and where do I find groups to play with online?

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When you make a test that uses an Ability Score like Strength or Dexterity, the bonus is what you add to the d20 roll.

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The result is then compared to the Difficulty Class or DC which is a number set by the Dungeon Master. If you get equal or higher than that number you succeed in the task.

sterile elbow
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ohh Ok, so how do u get bonuses?

wheat crystal
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From 5 possible sources:

  • Your stats
  • Your proficiency bonus
  • Your character options
  • Your items
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Any given d20 test will always have the relevant ability modifier apply (from your stats)

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The rest are up to the specific d20 test you’re trying to make in the event they apply

sterile elbow
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Awesome Thanks!!

brittle sky
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so as an example if i want to pull open a locked door what would i need to look at

wheat crystal
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Your DM will call for the relevant skill check if they feel a check is needed.

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In this case, an Athletics (Strength) check may be called

sterile elbow
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what's considered weak AC? Like, lower than 15?

brittle sky
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Guessing that would be when you roll and add the number next to Athletics to the roll

wheat crystal
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So it would be a d20 plus your Athletics mod which is equal to your Strength modifier.

  • If you’re proficient in Athletics you’d add your Proficiency Bonus
  • If you had a feature, item, spell, etc that would add/subtract from the roll you’d do so
wheat crystal
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14 is certainly on the weaker side but should be ok at low levels

wild onyx
brittle sky
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What is one attribute that "isn't too bad" being low? or does it vary on class and play style

wild onyx
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Strength for most spellcasters, Charisma for most fighting types.

wheat crystal
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I’d also add in Intelligence for everyone except Wizards, Artificers, and a select few subclasses

wild onyx
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I have a rogue in my lineup that dumped Intelligence and invested in Charisma. They don't need to know facts when the lies are more entertaining.

brittle sky
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What's the difference between Wisdom and intelligence aren't they basically the same

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I made a rouge druid

wild onyx
wheat crystal
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And make sure you’re following the rules for multiclassing

brittle sky
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i have that and just a druid

wheat crystal
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Ah 2 characters

brittle sky
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prob just use the Druid to start, need to learn easier with 1 class

sterile elbow
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Oh I didnt join a campaign yet since I hadn't found one that's suitable for me but I just made a Rogue as like, a practice character?

wheat crystal
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Yeah multiclassing is not something we recommend for newbies. It’s deceptive in how “simple” it is

brittle sky
sterile elbow
brittle sky
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My Playstyle in games varies way too much and i can't decide how i want a character

sterile elbow
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Yeah honestly Im still here trying to figure the rules of DnD so if I'm joining a campaign I'd just use a simple character first to figure how I want to play

brittle sky
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Can you start with a character who has memory loss and regains as they go along with the DM hinting at what the character can do?

lost silo
sterile elbow
brittle sky
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would the DM have to come up with essentially your character though

edgy onyx
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I personally love it, as long as I've given the freedom to do what I want 😏

brittle sky
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Probably best for new players like myself as i don't know whats good or not

wheat crystal
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Narratively that could be a way to flavor your level ups.

But yeah it does naturally put more work on the DM to come up with a backstory for you. It's something to discuss with them for sure.

edgy onyx
brittle sky
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I think starting it off would be confusing for me but i could essentially "try and fail" as my character re-learns who they are and what they can do

wild onyx
brittle sky
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Thats what i was thinking, instead of being "spoon fed" by the DM with the whole character

pallid pike
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hi

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wheat crystal
# brittle sky Probably best for new players like myself as i don't know whats good or not

What's good will be what fits in the DM's world. It can be hard to make a backstory that feels appropriate, especially before you've joined a game. My advice for writing a good backstory is:

  • Answer the 3 essential questions. Who are you? Where did you get your powers? Why are you adventuring?
  • Keep it appropriate to your level. Most campaigns start at level 1. While you're more skilled than the average commoner, you're not an army-slaying bane of man, dragons, and demons (yet).
  • The adventure is ahead of you, not behind. The majority of cool stuff for your character should happen during the campaign, not before.
  • Be someone others want around. D&D is a cooperative storytelling game. While edgy, evil, criminal, and similar behavior can be fun, it's less fun for your party if not everyone is on board. Uncooperative, hostile, or otherwise problematic behavior can easily slip the guise of "Roleplay" and just make the game unfun for people. While a well-rounded character has flaws it's important to ask "why would a party keep my character around?"
  • Avoid specifics until you can work with a DM. The more detailed your backstory the more work the DM has to do in order to integrate your backstory into the world. A small village is easy, but following a custom deity or being part of a custom kingdom has world-spanning implications. Keep it general. For example "Rienne was a soldier in the Red Leaf Brigade of the Elyian Elven Kingdom" is harder to integrate than "Rienne was a soldier in an elven kingdom"
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spice rapids
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Can an experienced rogue help me out with learning all that I need to know?

wild onyx
spice rapids
wild onyx
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Oh, and never steal from your party.

spice rapids
sterile elbow
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I need to confess I first learned about DnD from stranger things😭

main fulcrum
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Nothing wrong with that

steel wolf
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Hellooo!

median haven
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Hi yall!!! Um, I am kind of new to this (I have played dnd but like 2 years ago for a few months), where do I find ppl to play with online?

proven quail
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Hunt them down and force them to play with you

slow moth
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Isnt that a bit rude to do though?

proven quail
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Hmmmm….

median haven
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Oki

silk raft
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hi guys, ive been really wanting to play dnd for a long time
i want to be a dungeon master because im the one that always plans times and stuff, and ive got a few friends who are willing and are also wanting to play dnd

i have a few important questions,

  • how do you start a campaign?
  • how can i teach my friends to create a character?
  • how should i start from pre-written adventures, and can test sessions just be a singular pre-written adventure?
  • how does the turn order work when youre out of combat?

by starting a campaign i really mean how, like what do i even do

echo kelp
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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?
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?dmtips

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

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

Embrace the shared story.

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

It’s not a competition.

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

Be fair and flexible.

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

Modify the adventure to suit your tastes.

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

Don’t worry about mistakes.

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

brittle sky
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place dice under a box propped up with a stick with rope round it, when someone grabs the dice, pull the stick away

silk raft
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thank thank thank you 😭

proven quail
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They’re now stuck in a months long campaign

sterile elbow
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wow, I should try that

echo kelp
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dndLol Or you can use the Looking for Game channels here to find a group to play with

brittle sky
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if that doesn't work, a big club

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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.
proven quail
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Roll20, Demiplane, other game forums/sites may also have LFG features to find a game

sterile elbow
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My preferred method is to gaslight them into thinking they had already agreed to play with me in the past, and then also proceed to tell them that they has already made a character before, then they'll either get confused or pissed, I continue to talk to them about our previous conversations where I had brought up DnD and gaslight them into thinking they did actually promise to try it out a few months ago, ultimately leading to the satisfying response of a defeated "Fine, I'll play"!!

brittle sky
sterile elbow
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to knock them out? Brilliant!

brittle sky
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just to seal the deal and make sure they don't change their mind

icy nexus
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If a chameleon wasn’t broke i’d get the books for more subclass options

heady vigil
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hey guys, I'm new to this and have been interested in dnd for about a month now. So can anyone help me learn the game and find somewhere to play it?

lean tide
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Same any plans for winter campaigns ?

heady vigil
edgy onyx
heady vigil
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aight

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thx

edgy onyx
small meadow
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I want to play a campaign anyone have one going on

icy nexus
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edgy onyx
heady vigil
edgy onyx
heady vigil
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edgy onyx
heady vigil
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oh ok

keen ice
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If i have a longsword and my str is +2 and my proficiancy is also +2. do i get a +4 to my hit/dc if im proficient in martial weapons?

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Im realy new to dnd and im trying toi understand the dmd beyond thing

edgy onyx
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Yep, you're correct

keen ice
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Nice thanks. is the hit/dc my dmg or to check if i hit the enemy?

minor mason
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There's a separate roll for damage

keen ice
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Okey nice, that will only be +2 right? becuase my str is +2

edgy onyx
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When you make an attack, you roll d20 and add the modifier you use (strength for most melee), and proficiency if you're proficient with the weapon
So you'd add +4 to the roll, and if you hit you then deal the damage based on the weapon, adding the ability modifier you used to the damage, but not your proficiency

keen ice
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Sorry im kinda slow :p
But if i have it right, I throw a d20 and add +2str and +2prof (because i have martial weapon)
so if i roll a 11 i will get a 15 to hit the guy

And then i throw a new dice to see the dmg. so if i roll a 3 i will add +2 and get 5 dmg?

lost silo
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Exactly correct

keen ice
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If that made senseGekko_Mosh_Confused

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Thanks for the help man 😄

edgy onyx
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And you will hit the enemy with that if their AC is 15 or lower, to add 😛

keen ice
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Ahh okeii, so i only have to match the AC not go over?

lost silo
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Match at the minimum or go over

keen ice
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Is it the same for me? the enemy only need to match mine

lost silo
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Correct

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Whoever is making the roll only has to match or be higher than whatever they are rolling against

keen ice
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Also how do dodging/blocking work, do i need to match their hit dice?

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Yeah that make sense

edgy onyx
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Dodge is an action you can take on your turn, which gives disadvantage on any attacks against you until your next turn

lost silo
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There is no mechanic for that. AC is basically equivalent to blocking and dodging

keen ice
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I only played 1 seasion and i didnt understand haha

edgy onyx
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There isn't "blocking" per se. Closest thing being the Shield Spell, or class features that might let you do something similiar, though I cant recall one off the top of my head

keen ice
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Ahh okeii. maybe thats only some rule they have made

lost silo
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I flavor misses or hits as the dm as you got yer shield up just in time or you dodged out of the way like a nimble cat.

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Or the sword gets past your blocking shield drawing blood

keen ice
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I think i understand now. They where dodging and blocking everytime so i think its some made up rule for them. Maybe thats why i didnt understand anything from what i read/watched on YT

edgy onyx
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Most likely the enemy never met their AC, so the DM would have described the misses as blocking and dodging, to make it more interesting than just repeating "you miss"

keen ice
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I will ask my friend about it next time i see him to understand it better,

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Ahh yeah that make sense too

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Atleast i understand the attack and modifiers a bit better now

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When it comes to spell attack bonus, what does that do?

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nvm, forgot i had google. it explained realy good :p

minor mason
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D20 + spellcasting modifier+ proficiency

edgy onyx
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When your spell includes an attack roll, you would add your spellcasting modifier, and proficiency bonus. Basically same as weapon attack

keen ice
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nvm i need you guys hehe

edgy onyx
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Although unless I'm forgetting some exception, unlike with weapons you are always proficient with spells

minor mason
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Think of it as working the same way as a weapon attack roll. But instead of str or dex, you use your spellcasting modifier

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Not all combat spells use an attack roll though. Always check the wording.

keen ice
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where do i find my spellcasting modifier?

edgy onyx
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It is mentioned in your class features

minor mason
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Depends on your class

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Wizards use int. Sorcs use Cha. Clerics wis.

edgy onyx
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Or if you do not have a spellcasting class, it's generally included in the way which you gained the use of the spell, like a feat or magic item

keen ice
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Okey make sense, thats why my cleric have +5 because i have +5 wis

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if i understood it right?

edgy onyx
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Yep

keen ice
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Smooth. i think thats all the questions i have for now 😄
Thanks for all the help!!

young robin
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How long do games usually last here?

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3-4 hours?

minor mason
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Depends. My sessions are 6 hours on average

edgy onyx
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Somewhere between 2 and 4 hours tends to be the usual length, though depends entirely on the game and its players / DM

cerulean salmon
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yeah its usually 2-4 hours but some tables like to have longer sessions

keen ice
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I was aparently not finish hehe. Do the enemy have to match my spell save DC to stop my spell? or go over

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and the other way around

young robin
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Match the DC

edgy onyx
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They have to meet the DC or go higher to avoid the effects of the spell that come from failing the save

keen ice
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okey so if my spell save dc is 13 they need to hit 13 or higher?

edgy onyx
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Yep

keen ice
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Thanks 😄

wary horizon
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I created a new lvl 5 character but they only have one attack. Is that right?

main fulcrum
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What class are they?

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That will determine how many attacks they get at level 5

wary horizon
wheat crystal
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  1. Are they only Barbarian or are they a multiclass?

  2. By “one attack” what do you mean? Like your sheet is only showing 1 attack?

wary horizon
wild onyx
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An Extra Attack is listed under Features. Attacks are based on what weapons you mark as equipped (in DDB).

wheat crystal
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Yeah Extra Attack doesn’t give you 2 independent options “Attack 1” & “Attack 2.” It simply allows you to attack twice per Attack action

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So for example if you’re a greataxe wielding Barbarian you’d just be able to use the same attack option twice

wicked shoal
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I just played my first session yesterday

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wheat crystal
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Doesn’t seem like it. Just make sure you equip your weapons if you’re not planning on running an unarmed barbarian

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If you’re making your Barb on D&DBeyond it should be as easy as clicking the box to the left of the weapon on the inventory tab.

On a physical sheet you’d just need to write down the relevant weapon information in the “attacks” box

ivory grove
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i might be totally misremembering

keen ice
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Its lvl 5 cleric. I joined some friends mid campain so my first season didn’t go so well hehe. Would maybe be easier to start at lvl 1

dusk egret
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Hi

maiden gust
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Hi

dusty pendant
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hiii, im really new on d&d can someone help me with the basics?

untold forge
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hey good afternoon/(morning depending where u are)

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I need urgent help for my char sheet

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dnd 20 wont let me export my sheet any tips?

wild onyx
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dusty pendant
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oh, thank u so much

untold forge
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does anyone know a website tom

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to make my own char sheet

wild onyx
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There's always D&D Beyond. Sheets made there can be exported as PDFs, if you want to take them elsewhere or offline.

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Otherwise, screenshots? Roll20 doesn't seem super easy to directly export from at a glance.

storm sail
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Yo guise just joined :) ive played one game of dnd before, going to join the dnd club at my school. Any tips?

untold forge
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but beyond is OK

cloud orbit
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hey

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im new here and im looking for a group to play with

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Does someone search for a new player?

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can i join a group?

wild onyx
# cloud orbit can i join a group?

Check the listings in #looking-for-players for games that want people, read the details, respond as appropriate and cross your fingers.

Type /looking and select the option for #looking-for-dm to advertise yourself as a new player in search of a group. Be sure to include your regular availability!

There are other Discord servers where people gather for games. You can find them in #looking-for-community .

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

dusty pendant
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I can send the PDF and the photo of my character? it's a prototype (and my First) and I wanted to ask if it was decent

red sphinx
swift dragon
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Is there typically a few, more casual dnd games? I don't have set schedule with work so my availablity from week to week differs

manic otter
swift dragon
manic otter
# swift dragon If only😫

ive spotted a few games that are casual, but most tend to have a schedule because of the many players with different schedules to em

tiny helm
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Yah you need a schedule for sure else people are just gonna plan other things

tiny helm
swift dragon
tiny helm
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Ah nvm

lost silo
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Servers that are west march style are what you’ll want to look for. Some of them work that way but not all., Also play by text or play by post tends to not worry about schedule

fathom bobcat
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Ello, i'm wondering where i can get players for my first campaign. can anyone help?

edgy onyx
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Sure but your timezone may not be my timezone...

edgy onyx
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I mean when you ru nthe game at say 3 pm, it's gonna be different time elsewhere in the world, and nobody knows what your time zone is unless you mention it

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So you kinda need to mention both, the time you run it, and your time zone (Or use the tool included when you use the command to set a time that shows up the right time automatically for anyone based on their own time)

manic otter
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yeah i start at 10:30am sunday most of my players are starting at 8:30pm the saturday

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can get confusing and not everyone (myself included) are good at figuring out time zones so using the timestamp tools is something most should try to do. (just makes life easy for everyone.)

fathom bobcat
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Alr. i added my timezone i think.

echo kelp
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Yep - nicely done!

solid ridge
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hellu
i’m new to dnd(as in never even played before)
anyone that got some tips or stuff i should check out?

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i have no clue what i’m doing so

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i know how the basics of dnd work, but that’s about it..

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manic otter
solid ridge
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thank you

lost silo
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Check out those links to get started

jade brook
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How's everyone going

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How's everything going (another English check failed

grave kayak
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I've been here before :3

desert pecan
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Hi!

dawn juniper
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Hello

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clever orchid
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Hi there 👋

icy nexus
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Welcome to fantasy heaven

ember axle
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Oh hi 👋

clever orchid
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Thanks, I am like completely new to dnd and super nervous to be here 👍

icy nexus
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Don’t worry we will help if we can

clever orchid
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Thanks :]

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waxen umbra
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Hello

lost silo
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Great info in those links and ask questions after you looked em over. No need to be shy here

sterile forge
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Im confused about the new changes to classes.

waxen umbra
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Is there a channel where they can look at my character and tell me if I made mistakes?

echo kelp
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Yeah we have #character-discussion for folks to discuss characters, character builds, and get and provide feedback.

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Check #channel-guide to see all our many channels for specific D&D topics.

waxen umbra
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Thx

echo kelp
sterile forge
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So... why is rangers so focused on Hunter's mark? The 2024 rules

main fulcrum
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The designers decided that was a good idea Shrug

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For some reason

wheat crystal
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Thats not really a newbie question since it’s a game design question. You’d find better help in #dnd-discussion , but you probably wouldn’t get a definitive/official answer unless you asked a game designer directly

slow thicket
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Whenever my two friends are arguing I would always say "Roll Initative" - They shush me afterwards 🙏🏻😔

vestal kindle
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But, ye: D&D’s pretty fun once you find the right party to run with

low laurel
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Hi everyone,
I'm completely new to D&D and I am so excited for what is coming😁
I also a little bit nervous 🤭
And sorry for my broken English, English is my second language 😅

icy nexus
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Welcome

past plover
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Does hair count as an unarmed weapon?

deft sigil
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or Bayonetta I guess

wheat crystal
sterile forge
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I wanna play bayonetta!

terse onyx
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would anyone be able to help me get a campaign started?

grizzled isle
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Ready to join a campaign but never played. Helppppp

stoic dragon
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same^

digital wren
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Hi there guys

velvet jetty
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Hey

brittle sky
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Good morning

digital wren
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What u two up too?

balmy cloak
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Where do I make a thread in the looking-for-… channels again?

hearty escarp
fossil granite
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Hey alll

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I can't post in the looking for dm chat. Why is that?

fallen cargo
hearty escarp
fresh fable
slow thicket
junior plover
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Hi, any newcomers want to learn dnd together. I've only played a few games, so it would be nice to learn the game with someone.

wheat hearth
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Hi everyone :3 I don't think there's an "introductions" channel so I'll do so here. I've known about this game for a while and think both it and its players are actually pretty chill. I'm still on the "reading instruction manual and am confused about the character classes" phase, so if I ask a really stupid, common knowledge question, I do apologise in advance. Anyway, ✌️

signal meteor
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Hello i would like to do a dnd game

junior plover
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Hi, everyone. I was just wondering if anyone has any good guides that they use. And they wouldn't mind sharing. Thanks. (Dyslexic friendly)

brittle sky
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I've just been using the D&D beyond website to be honest, granted I'm new to D&D but it's helped somewhat. Just takes time to go though everything

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lime turret
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@wheat hearth @junior plover @signal meteor Take a look at these ^

wheat hearth
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Tysm!!

signal meteor
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Thx

junior plover
echo kelp
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You did see the link to the introductory videos yeah?

junior plover
brittle sky
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Bullet pointed what each thing is used for and how it affects something else?

echo kelp
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Bookmark the videos and re-watch them as needed?

junior plover
echo kelp
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The basic rules via DnDBeyond are also bookmarkable and even have a very handy glossary.

brittle sky
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What is the Hit Die?

echo kelp
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So every class has a hit die - for example a fighter has a d10 hit die.

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Every level up, they add another hit die to their pool of hit dice

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So at level 2, a fighter has 2d10 hit dice

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The character can use these hit dice during a short rest to recover hit points

brittle sky
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Like the Max DMG they can do is 10?

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i'm still coming to grips what die is for what

echo kelp
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No - as in they have a pool of hit dice they can use to recover hit points during short rests

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So for example a 5th level fighter has 5d10 hit dice

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Let's say the fighter has lost about 20 hit points in various combat and now the party has a chance to take a short rest (1 hour of light activity).

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The player running the fighter would tell the DM they are going to expend 4 of their 5 d10 hit dice to regain hit points.

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The player rolls the d10 dice 4 times, and takes the results and adds that back to their hit points.

young robin
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Also add the constitution modifier * number of hit die spent

echo kelp
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Good catch - yes add your constitution modifier to each hit dice rolled.

brittle sky
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where do i find the "modifiers"

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are they the + numbers

echo kelp
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Modifiers come from your ability scores

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?tag new abilities

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Abilities

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

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

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

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

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

echo kelp
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So if your constitution ability score is 14, you would have a +2 modifier for constitution

brittle sky
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i have 15 +2

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what is constitution for? for getting hit points back on rests?

young robin
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And you have more hit points in general, and if you are concentrating on a spell if you are damaged you have higher chances of making a success

brittle sky
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i have 10 i think, so with the constitution i would have 27 hit points?

echo kelp
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So at level 1 you get your hit die max + constitution modifier as your total hit points.

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At level 2 you would take the average roll of your hit die (for a fighter that would be 5 as they have a d10 hit die) and then add your constitution modifier of 2 and end up with: 10+2 (level1) + 5+2 (level2) and have 19 total hitpoints.

young robin
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How your hp is determined = hit point dice. We just use a number of dice to say how much hp you have.

For healing, you don't get maximum healing but you roll those dice, whatever number you get + 2

echo kelp
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By the way these are great questions!

young robin
brittle sky
young robin
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I am waiting for join my first campaign, there's so many being announced!

sick vale
echo kelp
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Oh hmmm. Yes you are correct. Because the average of a d10 is 5.5. So round up to 6 and then add the constitution modifer... yes you are correct.

wind fossil
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Good morning adventurers. I spoke friend and entered! 🙂 I’m looking for a group to relearn the game. I was pointed here and am looking at the pinned messages but if anyone has any openings feel free to DM me

unique yew
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Hello! KittyPeak

brittle sky
lost silo
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Follow the easy steps in #find-a-game first to gain access to the channels u can look at and post your own needs on

wind fossil
runic stag
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Im trying to download a pdf of my character sheet but it wont let me

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Im trying to print it out and im using a phone

fallen surge
runic stag
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Dnd beyond

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The app

smoky adder
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I don't think the app has a PDF option.

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Try opening it on the website instead.

past plover
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How do I set up a looking for dm thing?

clever mountain
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Where can i look for other people and a dm for playing sessions?

lime turret
fresh fable
# runic stag The app

Go to your character sheet and you should see a little cog symbol, press that and gives you an option to open as a PDF

fresh fable
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Or you click the 9 red squares and open on webpage and get a pdf link there

smoky adder
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That's still technically opening it in the website, but fair enough.

fresh fable
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The cog is from the app

young robin
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So i just press on the command in this message?

smoky adder
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Yep!

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And then hit Send.

verbal jetty
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What does gish mean?

smoky adder
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Most characters are either martials (focused on weapons) or spellcasters (focused on spells).

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Gish is a term for characters that try to do both.

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So War Domain Clerics, College of Swords Bards, Hexblade Warlocks, etc.

grizzled tusk
faint wing
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Hey guys, is there a channel where I can look for one-shots specifically?

harsh fjord
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There isn't, unfortunately, but you can filter which channels you look at and can include keywords to limit your results.

short marsh
muted seal
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Hello, I am new here

main fulcrum
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I think they were talking about playing one. Though in that case, if there's any Adventurers League games advertised around them, those tend to be one shots

faint wing
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Yeah

muted seal
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I have a request for anyone who has the time, I think I’m asking to much but, would anyone be willing to help me make a dnd character?

main fulcrum
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People don't usually have time to walk you through every step, but if you have questions on any specific parts, folks are happy to answer

exotic remnantBOT
main fulcrum
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The character link above may help as well

frank harness
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What channel has the info on submitting a character?

harsh fjord
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If you're looking for feedback on a character, #character-discussion is the place. Not sure what you mean by "submit" a character, though!

frank harness
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Other servers have specific requirements for submitting characters before allowing anyone to play, like making a character within the server using specific apps and such. If a character isn't created as the server requires than the character is rejected.

harsh fjord
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We don't play on the server, so there's no submissions like you're talking about. Whether your character is acceptable or not depends on the specific table you join.

frank harness
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So if I create a character on D&D Beyond and bring it here I can join pretty much any table?

harsh fjord
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Not necessarily. I tend to recommend you join a table and then create a character so you abide by their parameters. Plus, you'll fit better with the group/world.

frank harness
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Got it, can you recommend a beginners table, as I am just now getting back into the game and prefer to start with a lower level character and build them up.

main fulcrum
harsh fjord
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And not everyone specifies they're open to beginners, so it's worth asking.

main fulcrum
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This server doesn't directly match people together or set up games like that. That's what the looking channels are for.

frank harness
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ok, thanks

vestal nest
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what is a proficentcy bonus and how dose it work on dnd beyond?

wintry shell
vestal nest
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but only once right?

harsh fjord
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Unless you have a specific feature saying otherwise.

minor mason
wintry shell
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you might be confusing that with Inspiration

harsh fjord
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The proficiency bonus applies to any relevant roll once (barring any ability that allows you to add it twice). But you don't "use" the bonus and it's gone; you still have proficiency.

vestal nest
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what

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this is confusing

harsh fjord
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Let's try an example. All level 1 characters have a +2 proficiency bonus. You roll Stealth, which you chose to be proficient in. You roll a 13. Assuming no other bonuses, your total is 15. But you wouldn't apply that +2 multiple times.

wintry shell
vestal nest
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so for example if i have it in perception i add +2 on every perception roll?

harsh fjord
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Correct.

vestal nest
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like every every

harsh fjord
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Yes. Proficiency is a mechanical way to show you're better at certain things. Like you'd generally roll better with proficiency in X than someone without a proficiency in it.

vestal nest
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okay is it included with the roll button on dnd beyond or do i have to add it myself?

harsh fjord
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It's added when you press the bonus near a skill, attack, or saving throw. It's not added automatically for every roll, though, as there are multiple buttons on DDB to roll dice.

vestal nest
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okay thank you so much

fathom zenith
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Hey! Nice to meet you all! Completely new player here, done one session with my brother as DM and a friend playing with me. Just doing a one shot to get into it. (My brother runs a few other sessions as a DM). I've currently made a human rogue but would like to understand the character / skills a bit more. Any tips?

exotic remnantBOT
minor mason
wintry shell
fallen surge
fathom zenith
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Honestly, I'm not too sure. First session felt pretty cool, was a bit slow with only two players and a DM but still was fun to engage in the adventure.

Most things seem quite straight forward and a lot come with imagination. I guess if anything, was just looking for some conversations with others as it feels like this is a "the more you play, the more you'll get it" style thing?

wintry shell
fathom zenith
wintry shell
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also they tend to be good members for Dex checks if you chose to have a high dex build for them

minor mason
fathom zenith
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Haha. I think where it was our first game and we've all known each other a very long time, he was being a little more "the whole game is about your imagination" (for context the GM is my oldest brother and the other player is his best friend).

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Are there any other characters that you would recommend for newcomers? Might join a couple of random one shots to get more of a taste

harsh fjord
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Martial classes (fighter, rogue, barbarian) have a smaller learning curve compared with spellcasters, but you should play what sounds fun, especially if you're willing to put in the work to understand what your abilities can do!

little harness
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Hey, is it possible to do half orc & half elf?

edgy onyx
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As in one character thats half orc and half elf? Mechanically no, but nothing stops you from saying your half elf or half orc is half the other race

little harness
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Then is it possible to do a half orc sorcerer

fallen surge
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absolutely. Half Orc is a species, and sorcerer is a class. Any species can play as any class

little harness
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Hm, what about a half elf barbarian

lime turret
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Sure.

edgy onyx
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Again, any race can be any class. There are no limitations

little harness
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What about a Bugbear Artificer

edgy onyx
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Any race can be any class

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There's not really more ways I can say this

little harness
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Is it possible to do a Tarraque race?

edgy onyx
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Not an existing race, no

fallen surge
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Tarrasque is not a playable species option

little harness
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My cousin keeps wanting to be a tarrasque

fallen surge
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Your species is chosen from a list of species that have specifically been designated as playable options. You don't get to pick whatever you want

little harness
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How should I tell them then

fallen surge
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I don't think it needs to be any more complicated than "a tarrasque is not a playable species option."

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You have to pick something from the list of available options, and tarrasque is not on that list

main fulcrum
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Maybe try to figure out what part of that they're interested in and then suggest alternatives

little harness
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Theyre interested in the power

main fulcrum
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Then you might need a conversation about checking their expectations

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D&D is not a game about running around as an unstoppable monster

lime turret
edgy onyx
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DM gets to play all the fun monsters 😏

lime turret
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This is why being the DM is the best, I get all the fun toys.

minor mason
wintry shell
little harness
little harness