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wheat crystal
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Short answer: no

Long answer: No because neither Cleric nor Paladin have any hard coded punishments for going against your god & oath respectively. The existing punishments are soft-coded (i.e. they’re suggestions given to the DM). The only hard-coded rules with respect to Oathbreaker are in the subclass description itself, in that you need to be of evil alignment to take the subclass, and all your previous Paladin subclass features are replaced by the Oathbreaker subclass features

topaz garnet
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However, something to keep in mind is that Oathbreaker for Paladin was only in the 2014 DMG, 10 years old and as close to deprecated as legacy content gets now - since that and Death domain for Cleric, no other subclasses have had similar design

orchid thistle
drowsy mortar
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I've never played DnD before and I vaguely know the rules, If anyone knows a good group to play with to learn how to play please let me know

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Or a group that I can play with regularly

cursive finch
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I am an old player of neverwinter nights, baulders gate ect - but never played table top. I'm playing a wizard -I'd love to join an active group on a classic or traditional campaign

twin owl
# orchid thistle Hey! I’m starting a dnd campaign for the first time soon (hopefully) and would l...

The proficiency in athletics is a bit redundant, you should put it in acrobatics instead. You can sometimes fudge situations where DMs ask for athletics checks and use acrobatics instead. Trying to climb a wall? "Can I do it acrobatically?" 😂

Generally, you want to use proficency to make skills you're already good at due to stats better. Better to have 1 person on the party with +9 Arcana, than 4 people in the party with +1 - +3.

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With a rogue your main benefit isn't in doing damage. Sneak attack is nice, but you're probably the weakest class in the game damage wise. Focus your build around utility and handling situations that may not be straight up brawls.

orchid thistle
twin owl
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Remember to make good use of items as a rogue. Use a grappling hook, ball bearings, caltrops, hunting traps, poisons, oil, alchemists fire, etc

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100gp can get you a magnifying glass to get advantage on investigation checks.

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orchid thistle
twin owl
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Re weapons, weapon mastery in shortswords will allow you to hit with a mainhand shortsword attack, then on your offhand weapon (probably should be a scimitar), you can attack as a bonus action without spending your bonus action with advantage (from hitting with a shortsword)

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So you 1) Get advantage guaranteed even if you're fighting alone, for sneak attack, and 2) keep your bonus action free.

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Flavour is free, so if you want to claim it's a pair of daggers - one straight, one curved, feel free

orchid thistle
twin owl
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Weapon mastery in shortbows is a bit redundant for a rogue.

Vex. If you hit a creature with a Shortbow and deal damage to the creature, you have Advantage on your next attack roll against that creature before the end of your next turn.

Basically if you hit an enemy with it, then your next turn you'll get advantage. You could get that from just using your bonus action to hide or aim. They're definitely worth using, but the weapon mastery isn't really necessary

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The dagger also has nick, like a scimitar's - so if you didn't care about getting the guaranteed advantage, you can def just dual wield them and get 2 attacks w/ your bonus action still free to use on something else.

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The only advantage of a shortsword is it guarantees advantage on an attack so you can get sneak attack off reliably.

orchid thistle
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That’s great. Definitely something I wouldn’t have thought of. All makes perfect sense, thanks!

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So for instance, the reason I had the mastery in the short bow was that if I hit I get the next attack at advantage, and I also have two weapon fighting so I could get the hit off with a dagger as part of the action too because it’s a light weapon and get sneak attack too. Am I understanding that rule wrong or does it just make sense to have the two daggers instead?

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Because of the nick with dagger it turns what would be a bonus action into an action instead. I might just be reading that completely wrong though 😂

twin owl
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The shortbow is a two-handed weapon. You wouldn't be able to take an attack as a bonus action if using it.

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Bonus action attacks are only if you're dual-wielding. The vex property allows you to take that attack outside of the normal action economy, but the normal restriction of needing to be wielding two one-handed (light) weapons applies.

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Hence shortsword main-hand + dagger/scimitar off-hand.

orchid thistle
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Riiiight okay that makes sense. I was wondering why that seemed a little broken 😅 glad I asked here before I tried to do that in a game 😂

twin owl
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However, if you did want to focus more on ranged combat, there's nothing stopping a rogue from using a longbow or one of the crossbows.

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Sorry, that's wrong

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Rogues aren't proficient.

orchid thistle
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Yeah the range was a huge issue because I chose an infernal tiefling I get the fire bolt cantrip too. Obviously I don’t get sneak attack with that but I don’t know if that’ll make a huge difference with being lvl 1. So the short sword main hand + dagger off hand seems like the smarter play

drowsy mortar
feral dock
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Tyy! ^^

arctic sierra
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My son and I are Looking for a game tonight on roll20. My son and I are new so thats a lot of baggage I know.. anyone up for the challenge?

lime karma
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Hey, everyone. I'm new to the chat.

wheat crystal
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Welcome!

wheat crystal
sterile forge
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my favorite multiclass

arctic sierra
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The first experience I have ever had with D&D was a paid experience and it was online & today. I absolutely loved the time I had playing. I can understand the stigma/opposition between online vs in-person gaming.

I played with a great one-shot with a, from what I could tell, very knowledgeable DM (Vetis - Startplaying). It was only $12. Had a great time! I was so excited I went to tell my son about the experience I had.

It wasnt long before we were scouring platforms like startplaying and roll20 to play a game that night. My son, reluctant to jump on the pay to play train, too early, then found a free game to play on roll20. Great, I thought, I'm going to finally show my son that D&D is fun. Huge disaapointment, Horrible Experience and The dude had u join a room that was previously played and still had content up from the previous play-through.

Long story short..... DM never showed up... Paid is better, peopl will show up for what they pay for!!!!

brazen pilot
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hi I am new to d&d. I never got to play this, only seen it on online but i interested to learn more about it and if possible I want to play with you guys.

So you anyone is interested to teach me how to play it and what to do. please dm me and i’ll give it a shot

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lost silo
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Those bot links are great tool to start learning and finding groups

earnest carbon
inner raven
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Hi. I'm new To DnD and I'm planning to be also Dungeon master after some time of experience as a player.

cyan berry
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Hi! @brazen pilot and @earnest carbon I am fairly new to D&D as well and am looking for a party too. I have done a few campfire sessions and participated in a "grand" total of 2 campaigns. I am still learning myself. Maybe we could all help each other out? (please tag me if you reply or DM me, both are fine)

lost silo
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You can find groups by following the easy steps in #find-a-game

lavish kayak
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not in a game but just with rules

lost silo
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If ya have questions feel free to ask away

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And if u haven’t checked out the basics, here are some great links

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low pond
cyan berry
lavish kayak
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ask away!

low pond
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Where should I start learning rules

lavish kayak
low pond
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Oh great thank you

lost silo
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See the bot links a few messages up

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Great info there

cyan berry
low pond
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I have played a campaign before, do I need to know more than the basics? Do people care?

lost silo
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Here is for asking questions once u have looked through some info

low pond
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I would like to rage 😡😡😡

lavish kayak
lost silo
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Why rage friend? And no most DMs are happy if you know the basics but are willing to learn and grow as u play

low pond
lavish kayak
low pond
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Okay ;(

cyan berry
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I am a bit confused about the lfg. In my case, personally, I am looking for a DM and also other players. What should I do? 😅

lavish kayak
edgy onyx
cyan berry
lavish kayak
cyan berry
edgy onyx
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(Though when making a post in looking-for-DM, you can opt to be contacted by DMs with paid games)

earnest carbon
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If there is a beginner DM, we can sort of have a campaign together? Looks like there's a lot of newcomer players.

lost silo
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find that perfect DM by looking through and / or add your own info by following the super easy steps in #find-a-game

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Can't solicit for / create games in this channel (server rules lol)

feral dock
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Hey, it's me again XP
Another question, is there a certain amount of weapons you're allowed to have before the game starts?

edgy onyx
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You may also gain some from your background

feral dock
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Google's not really helpin honestly 💀

lost silo
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That depeneds on the DM, I usually say 1 or 2 "bigger" weapons, 1-2 small weapons, and 1 range weapon, but that is me

deft sigil
feral dock
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Ohhh, kk

deft sigil
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Its worthy to note that just because a class or background gives you proficiency with a weapon, tool or vehicle does not mean you start with those items.

For example you may have land vehicle proficiency but you dont start the game with a horse and cart because of it

feral dock
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Ah, but if I get those items somewhere along the way, I'll automatically gain proficiency on them based on my class and background, right?

lavish kayak
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yeah

feral dock
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I have a few more questions, should we switch chats for this orrr?

deft sigil
feral dock
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Ohhh, I see! Ty! ^^

deft sigil
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If they are beginner questions you can ask here.

feral dock
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Kk :3

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Are there a certain amount of spells you can have at lvl 1?

lost silo
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that is class dependent. Each class will tell you what you can have for spells. some know them all but can only prepare a few each day. Others know a limited list but can cast any on that short list each day. each class has a number of spell slots, aka how many times a day you can cast that level spell

deft sigil
feral dock
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Ooo, imma go check that rn! :3

sleek osprey
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Hello everyone! Just starting out with the essentials kits. I’m playing the DM and my husband is a PC (with an NPC sidekick) lol. I feel overwhelmed but still excited

lost silo
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you got this!!!!

agile pollen
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hey everyone!

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im new here, could anybody help me out telling me where should i go to find d&d campaigns?

lavish kayak
agile pollen
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thanks!

twilit schooner
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Hey, I'm new here. Can anybody please give me a rundown on how this all works, alongside making a character?

lost silo
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hey rose. check out these links to learn the basics

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lost silo
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then if u have any questions, feel free to jump back over and ask away

twilit schooner
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Got it, ty!

finite cedar
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Ello me new here

lavish kayak
finite cedar
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I'm reading the links

spring eagle
# finite cedar Ello me new here

Same here, I joined the server hoping there'd be a chance to meet up with people doing DnD online but, seeing there's not even a voice channel, I guess it's not a thing here?

minor mason
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People can find games here, but the sessions are held elsewhere

lavish kayak
spring eagle
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thanks for the info 🙏

finite cedar
river lintel
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Can someone teach me the basics of making a character and playing dnd?

lost silo
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Check out these links that give basic info

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uncut meteor
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im new but is their any way that i can get in a campain for a younger audience?

lost silo
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Check out what the DMs have posted by following the way to follow steps in #find-a-game

drowsy latch
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Hi

lost silo
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Evening

honest mountain
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I would love dnd, but the rules are so complex and clunky

lost silo
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Having played MANY systems over the years, I find them WELL balanced. having played many games with less complexity made them tend to feel like a free for all that eventually breaks down in to chaos, and not the fun kind. Any MANY are far more complex, and well, I am sure you know what that means for being fun lol.

crisp pike
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Hi, i'm planning my first campaign as a DM (and also first time ever playing with a group) and I don't know if you have any advice or preferences on what to have at behind your screen?

echo kelp
cunning siren
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Hi! Lfg! No character. Beginning again since the 70s

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cunning siren
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Hey newbie. Looking for group to play. Played in the 70s. No character. Need to read new rules!

sterile forge
cunning siren
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Thanks. Need to read! And find a group! I had the original stuff years ago Gave it to my nephew to sell. Tons of books etc. they’re relics now

somber ocean
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Hello! I’m a big legends of avantris fan and I’m interested in joining a campaign to see what it’s like to play

cunning siren
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Cool! I need a group also

minor mason
somber ocean
robust narwhal
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Hello, I'm interested in joining a campaign to learn how to play.

west spade
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Hey everyone! I'm looking for a group to play with- this would be my first campaign although I'm familiar with everything.. I've made a character I'd like to play but am super flexible. Feel free to dm me if you know a spot!

warm furnace
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Hello! Apologies if this was already mentioned, but Im new to dnd and am planning to be my group's dm. If theres any suggestions for a certain channel pls @ me 🙂

snow slate
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whats aasimars weakness?

sterile forge
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theyre tied to the upper planes

minor mason
sterile forge
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So no more sunlight sensitivity for drow?

minor mason
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Yes, in the 2024 rules

minor mason
snow slate
lavish kayak
wheat crystal
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Have you read the Aasimar species features?

wheat crystal
# snow slate then whats it good at, the aasimar

While healing is one feature they have, they also have access to the light cantrip (for utility) and their Celestial Revelation which has variable benefits such as limited flight, granting extra damage, or battlefield control.

Overall, however, your choice of species will have relatively little impact on how your character plays mechanically compared to your choice of class/subclass.

lavish kayak
minor mason
frail garden
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hi im nash and i dont know where to start

lavish kayak
lavish kayak
wheat crystal
# frail garden hi im nash and i dont know where to start

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

Don't feel pressured to memorize everything, take it at your own pace and focus on what you want to do (e.g. no need to read every spell description, or every classes' mechanics if you don't plan on playing one)

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

frail garden
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i have t he players handbook but i fell overwelmed

lavish kayak
minor mason
frail garden
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ok then how do i creat a chariter i know wiith dice but do i go with a race hat speaks to me or the class i want to play

wheat crystal
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Since you have the Player's Handbook, the character creation rules start on p.33 of the 2024 PHB and p.11 of the 2014 PHB.

As for the latter part, you can choose both since characters are comprised of both your race (species) and class (and background & equipment, but those come at the very end)

lavish kayak
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ddb or irl?

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something else?

frail garden
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ddb

lavish kayak
frail garden
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ok i will when im done can i discuss it here

lavish kayak
frail garden
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ok

marble scaffold
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Hi everyone

wild onyx
lavish kayak
minor mason
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Hello

marble scaffold
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Does anyone have a party I could join so I can learn how to plan

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Play^

echo kelp
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Please use the Looking For Game channels to find a group/game
Soliciting for games outside of those channels is off-topic.
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floral wharf
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Question how do you calculate resistance and vulnerabilities?
Example a skeleton is vulnerable to bludgeoning
Or a grick has bludgeoning resistance?

hearty escarp
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resistance means you half the damage, vulnerability means you double it, simple as that

glad night
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@lavish kayak he mentioned he doesnt want to hardcode alot. Just some hooks to get to where we want eventually, but also leave a lot of room to do whatever we want and he'll improvise

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he wants to see how creative we can get

lavish kayak
glad night
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yeah ive read stories from dm's on reddit who were kind of blocked in their story because the players didn't find that singular hook into another quest and were pulling their hair out. So the party just did random stuff and having fun, while the dm was not

lavish kayak
wintry shell
glad night
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But yeah, i rolled a fighter going for battlemaster since that's what my class fantasy wants me to play. I was thinking of eldritch knight before but kind of weaned off

loud spoke
lavish kayak
glad night
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in the 2024 rules i had to choose either human or orc, so i went for orc but flavor made me pick half orc. I can send you my sheet and backstory if youre interested

lavish kayak
glad night
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i really like my backstory, im showing it off to anybody who's interested haha

glad night
loud spoke
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Azahir was born to two tribes who once ruled the northern wilds with honor and blood — one human, one orc. His birth was a symbol of unity, a pact forged by the river that split the land. His mother, an orc matriarch, fierce and proud. His father, a hardened chieftain of men. They did not love each other — but they respected strength, and so Azahir was raised on fire and frost.

Then the southerners came — with gilded armor, silver tongues, and false promises of “progress.” They didn’t conquer with blades. They conquered with culture.

The fire pits were replaced with hearths. The warriors were buried in books and laws. The tribes were taught shame.

Azahir’s mother died within weeks of submitting. “Infection,” they called it. The elders knew better — they said it was an omen. His father refused to kneel, and for that, he died beneath the headsman’s axe. Azahir followed him, fists raised in defiance.

They didn’t kill Azahir. They used him.

Twenty-five years of “service” in the Civilized Armies. Forced to the front lines, first as a footsoldier, then as a beast they could unleash when diplomacy failed. No recognition. No freedom. Just blood. He wasn’t a man — he was a war dog with a chain around his neck.

But Azahir watched. He learned. Not just how men die — but how they rule.

When his sentence ended, they gave him a medal. He left it on the barracks floor.

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Now, he is free. The chains are broken, but the scars are carved deep. Azahir does not seek peace. He seeks power — the kind that cannot be taken, bribed, or reasoned with. The kind that burns cities and silences kings. Steel is truth. Not faith, not law — only the cut of the blade and the will to wield it. Azahir seeks strength no chain can hold, mastery no tyrant can match. Every scar is a lesson. Every kill, a step closer. He will not beg for power. He will take it — and break the world if it stands in his way.

He is not coming for justice. He is coming for balance — with blood and shadow and steel.

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he's a warrior on a path to seek power. To not be "taken" again. Stand his ground and let his blade talk. He's not evil. But he's not "righteous" either

lavish kayak
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and the sheet?

glad night
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i cant post it here, ill dm it to ya

lavish kayak
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okay

loud spoke
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Speaking of has anyone made a character based on a RL career?

wintry shell
loud spoke
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Sad but a good character model

wintry shell
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I would love to make a paleontologist character that would be awesome (not my actual career but it's what I wanna be)

loud spoke
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Wait hold on lets hop first just incase we gat a off topic Chanel strike since it's for new commers

minor mason
echo kelp
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Which is a better fit for the discussion topic

brisk halo
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Yo wassup y'all

lost silo
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mornin

brisk halo
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More like evening for me

lost silo
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that too lol. let us know if ya have ay questions

serene bane
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Hi im new

brisk halo
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Anyway I wanted to give dnd a try after all the online stories

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brisk halo
lost silo
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howdy. both of ya check out the super cool info the bot just dropped.

brisk halo
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Sure thx

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My ultimate goal is to build a nuke in a fantasy setting btw

lost silo
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D&D doesnt have any mechanic that is exactly that lol

brisk halo
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Shite

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It's alr I'll figure something out

barren flame
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Staff of Power/Staff of the Magi?

brisk halo
barren flame
# brisk halo ¿Que?

If you want a nuke, breaking a Staff of the Magi over your knee is pretty close

brisk halo
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Idk I was thinking of being an artificer or smth and building a giant bomb

barren flame
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300 Force damage in a large AOE IIRC

brisk halo
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I have no clue what iirc means

barren flame
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& you could have a Simulacrum break it so you don't die

barren flame
serene bane
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So Everything is a possibility? Like ending the bartender for no reason?

brisk halo
lavish kayak
brisk halo
lavish kayak
serene bane
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But thats a no no right? I have to add a bit of logic? Like this wilk have consequences?

lavish kayak
lavish kayak
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but if the bartender is evil

wild onyx
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The game is one of heroic fantasy. You and your companions will venture forth into dark places to vanquish evil and hopefully emerge triumphant.

Ideally, you and your party will have a chat with the Dungeon Master before the game, often called Session Zero. That's where you'll go over things like expectations of play, what kind of game you'll all be playing together.

brisk halo
barren flame
vital sail
lavish kayak
serene bane
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So we can be villain instead of hero's?

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But if everyone is on agreement?

lavish kayak
lavish kayak
serene bane
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Ah ok

lost silo
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yes some groups play an evil campaign

vital sail
barren flame
wild onyx
lost silo
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my son currently is running one that are mercenaries for the recently destroyed BBEG

minor mason
serene bane
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So to play do we have to open a party in dc?

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Videocall?

echo kelp
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?tag new online

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echo kelp
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You can play D&D in person or online

minor mason
echo kelp
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Just need a DM and group to play with (or you can be the DM and find a group to play in your game)

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serene bane
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I just need to make a character

lavish kayak
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or at least the start

serene bane
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Who can wield a katana?

analog dune
lost silo
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D&D Beyond is a great place to build characters. just follow step by step

barren flame
lavish kayak
analog dune
serene bane
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I just want a Katana.

lavish kayak
lavish kayak
echo kelp
serene bane
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I just wanna be a samurai

lavish kayak
barren flame
lost silo
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Styling a fighter to be a samurai is the route to go 🙂

serene bane
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So do i have to make a back story to this said character?

wild onyx
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Using the Free Rules, I'd suggest a fighter with the acolyte background. It gives you proficiency with martial weapons. Use a longsword and describe it as a katana. Acolyte gets you proficiency with calligraphy tools and a bit of magic as well.

analog dune
serene bane
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Oh so a mage/samurai sorta.

lavish kayak
lavish kayak
echo kelp
serene bane
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Nah i want my character to be interesting.

wild onyx
vital sail
lavish kayak
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it is nice tho

serene bane
lavish kayak
analog dune
# lavish kayak why? genuine question

How is it not? You've got quite the creative freedom

You have less of a say because the decisions are split, but if the players agree to it d&d has the same writing freedoms as any novel

lavish kayak
lavish kayak
lost silo
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Not the place to debate over this guys

wild onyx
lavish kayak
serene bane
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Ooh battle cry 😮

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Nice so a acolyte samurai it is

lavish kayak
analog dune
lost silo
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Mochi. there is a way a fighter can get some magic to enhance their fighting. It is called Eldritch KNight

lavish kayak
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i love the eldritch knight

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2nd pick after warlock

wild onyx
lavish kayak
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if you're playing fighter maybe grab gnome for the mental saves

wild onyx
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(Although I do like the idea of a tiefling fighter in a fearsome mask removing their helm and revealing their horns are their own)

lavish kayak
violet fossil
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Hey uh, there’s a ton of options while making a character. Stuff like homebrew and core rules. What do I turn off? (Using dnd beyond btw)

inland radish
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Howdy yall! Im trying to get back into dnd. It’s been almost 10 years since i last played and boy have i forgot almost everything. I would love to find a text based discord group that can help me relearn the game as a player so that I can slowly transition to dming irl campaigns again.

lavish kayak
violet fossil
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Should I deselect them too?

lavish kayak
minor mason
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Just to avoid confusion

serene bane
lavish kayak
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yeah

serene bane
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But i read thay you cant be a acolyte samurai You'll have to get a subclass

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But I'll be a big Lizard dude right?

fresh fable
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Why can’t you be an acolyte samurai?

serene bane
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In D&D 5e, you cannot be an "acolyte samurai" in the sense of a single class or background. Instead, you can build a Samurai Fighter.

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Thats what i read☝️

fresh fable
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You can be a Sam fighter with the acolyte background

lavish kayak
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not class

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while samurai is subclass

serene bane
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Ah i see

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What race should i be?

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Human?

wild onyx
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Whichever you like.

serene bane
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What would benefit me the most?

wild onyx
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This is a Free Rules setup, so we're picking acolyte to get calligraphy, and to reflect the spiritual tradition. The subclass will be champion because that's the free one (and it works just fine).

Your character calls themself a samurai in the same way one of my warlocks describes herself as an arcanist and the other gets called a witch.

minor mason
wild onyx
inland mesa
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I was just wondering. How hard is it to find a dnd group for a new comer?

wild onyx
# inland mesa I was just wondering. How hard is it to find a dnd group for a new comer?

It's very variable.

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.

inland mesa
lime turret
hexed wolf
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So I'm basically brand new to dnd, ive done a few one offs with friends but other than that and a small homebrew campaign im practically clueless. I enjoy playing but i dont have a group to play with. My main issue right now is im trying to write a campaign and have so many ideas but i cant organize them. Any tips?

echo kelp
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Check with the great folks in #dm-discussion as that's very much something Dungeon Master's deal with - how do I keep track of all these things? What really matters?

hexed wolf
twin plinth
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im new to dnd dont know where to start :p

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lost silo
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those are some great links to get you some basic info. once you read through it, feel free to jump back and ask the questions lol

cold jolt
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So I’m trying to decide if I should get the dnd essentials kit or not my friend dms but I want to play with my family and I don’t know how to dm

dull ermine
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Hellooooooo

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I’m also new, but I’ve got the players handbook, and made my first character!

Just need a game to join

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Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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surreal epoch
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Hi I’m new

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harsh fjord
shrewd cipher
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thank you!

plain frigate
surreal epoch
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I played the virtual mini game a while back idk how to bring that back up again

harsh fjord
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?tag new demo

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harsh fjord
surreal epoch
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Oh yes!! Thanks :D

#

W D&D member

idle oasis
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Hey yall

smoky adder
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Welcome!

surreal epoch
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howdy

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nimble hearth
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Hello I just joined and I do have the starter set

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What should I do

little harness
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Hi guys, I made a DND character in TABS

tawdry pawn
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Hello friends~ definitely not new to dnd but new to here ♡

stuck pelican
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I'm new to DnD, does anyone possibly have any advice for me to get started playing, I have no idea what I'm doing-

sinful shard
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the links just a little ways up are a good place to start, if you still have any specific questions feel free to ask away

stuck pelican
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Okay, thnak you!

silver crater
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Where do I tell people that im looking for a dnd session? I keep seeing only dm posts on the channels looking for players

main fulcrum
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Though if you see a post in #looking-for-players that you like, post there. Don't wait for a DM to come to you

pine abyss
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oh yeah i forgot i added this server a few hours ago i got distracted doing...wait what was i doing?????

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so anyway i had a dnd hyperfixation for a while so i know how to play but i never found a group so i just didn't

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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.
pine abyss
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okay i read that and i'm still confused help

echo kelp
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If you are looking for a D&D game, use the looking for game channels.

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DMs looking for players are posting in #looking-for-players - direct message them or use the thread attached to their post to let them know you’re interested.

pine abyss
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ok thank you

signal fog
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Welcome all you new players to the exciting world of DnD

lyric fjord
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So one question where can I find group in online to be honest and am still new to DND

candid scarab
candid scarab
lyric fjord
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modern meadow
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So Im new, havnt played a game yet but have a couple characters in mind. Im curious how to essentially make the Doomguy(/slayer)?
I have some basic ideas, like class being barbarian (maybe mixed with fighter if I wanna multiclass later on), chaotic good, really knowledgeable on weapons/combat, soldier background, a flaw is that he often has hellish visons/ptsd, ect. I basically just wanna adapt him into the dnd system cause I think itd be interesting and im just a big doom nerd ^^
Thoughts/critiques?

minor mason
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Sounds good

surreal epoch
#

Hi what is the point of D&D beyond app? Am I able to create a character there and learn more

hearty escarp
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Indirectly. It's mostly a reference tool to read up on DDB content that you own and to look at characters you have created on the DBB site.

Clicking the "Create character" button on the DDB app will redirect you to the DDB website, where you can then do so.

To learn about how to create a character (and how the game works), I recommend reading the first two chapters of the free rules:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024

minor mason
surreal epoch
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Is the newest player handbook good?

minor mason
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It's ok

hearty escarp
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It's really good nod

surreal epoch
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May I ask what’s good about it (genuinely curious)

minor mason
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Good compared to what?

fresh fable
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Layout and explanations of things seam to be more streamlined and better articulated than 2014

minor mason
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If you're comparing it to 2014, 2024 PHB improved some rules and made others worse

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But on the whole the changes were good

surreal epoch
minor mason
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Better organised and more readable definitely

hearty escarp
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It certainly does a better job of conveying general game concepts than the old one. Not least because it includes good visual helpers too.

surreal epoch
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Oh sweet, I should be getting paid this week so I will definitely check it out

fresh fable
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Free basic rules have most of it

sick vale
modern meadow
humble star
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Hello!

sick vale
lost temple
crystal jackal
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Hiii everyone
My bf and i just recently got into playing dnd and we kinda need lots of help and im SO overwhelmed with everything.

I used to play p&p years ago but since none of us really knew the rules we sorta gave up.
I'd like to be a DM but I just dont know where to start. Any tips or things i should know ..?

minor mason
dry vector
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Have fun, make it interesting, and try not to kill your players off too early. CR is calculated by the party level, so if you have a party of three level ones, you can throw one CR 3 monster at them and they should be able to kill it. Try and allow really stupid ideas just to make it fun for the players

cedar vector
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Let them know your pain

dry vector
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And don't forget to throw kindergarten riddles at them and watch them struggle😂

hearty escarp
dry vector
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That's true aswell

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But my players aren't the smartest so it works for me🥲

crystal jackal
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That all sounds simple enough
Thanks a lot already !!

dry vector
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Anytime

hearty escarp
crystal jackal
dry vector
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💀

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I need to hear how that plays out😂

crystal jackal
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Once we got everything settled im gonna let you know how it went 😂

dry vector
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Thank you, this will be interesting

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If you want to learn more about how to play and be a DM, I'd suggest listening to dnd podcasts. Girls who don't dnd is a good one, and so is tales from the stinky dragon. Same as DND 404

minor mason
dry vector
crystal jackal
crystal jackal
sweet geyser
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Hey guys! Do you think running Stormwreck Isle with 2014 rules (as written) or adapting it to 2024 rules is a better idea. It's my first time DM'ing something other than a one shot and a first time in general for my players.

stiff briar
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Hello, friends

rare pier
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Hey I'm pretty new to D&D (5th edition, and also the DnD game itself, old one.) I just got BD3 a few days ago. And I've got no one to play with to try it out. (I live in a reaaally small town.)

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#
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hearty escarp
# sweet geyser Hey guys! Do you think running Stormwreck Isle with 2014 rules (as written) or a...

It's mostly personal preference, but I recommend the 2024 rules for two main reasons:

  • I find their information is laid out clearer and they generally have a higher production value. The rules appendix has cleared up many a question in seconds where I would have needed to look for a specific passage in 2014.
  • New official D&D products going forward are going to be using these rules, so it's probably a slightly smoother experience if you're already familiar with these.

That being said, 2014 and 2024 are broadly compatible, so if you're good with a few bumps in the road you can mix and match.

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Oh and a bonus point from a DM perspective: the 2024 monsters are way smoother to run than the 2014 ones.

rare pier
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Damn there's so much information to shove in my brain

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Ahh

harsh fjord
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You don't have to learn it all, let alone all at once!

minor mason
prisma glen
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Hello

narrow ice
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hii, i'm new here

pallid raft
narrow ice
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Hi Gecko 😁

pallid raft
narrow ice
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oh, okay ☺

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😊

narrow ice
pallid raft
narrow ice
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I have been to one. If you could, can you teach me Dnd as a player?

pallid raft
narrow ice
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Oh, okay.

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Anyway, how are you?

dry vector
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We play over discord using dnd beyond

pallid raft
dry vector
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Always

pallid raft
narrow ice
dry vector
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I have a few homebrew rules, but I can do a special one shot with you and a couple of my players

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I have seven players in total

narrow ice
pallid raft
dry vector
narrow ice
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Okay.

dry vector
pallid raft
narrow ice
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Sorry guyys 😅

pallid raft
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Lol, not a problem

narrow ice
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First of all, I only know soething of dnd: a little here and there. I don't know how to make my own charector, but I can try.

pallid raft
narrow ice
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You mean the app

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I have the books

pallid raft
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Yeah the app

narrow ice
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My phone is compatible with it. I can take its website. Is the website enough?

pallid raft
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Website is actually better than the app so yeah

narrow ice
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Ohhkay

pallid raft
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It makes creating a character really easy for first time users

narrow ice
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Oh, I see 😁

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😅

fallen surge
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Its against server rules to share your real age

narrow ice
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I'm sorry, I didn't know 😅. Sorry Guys

pallid raft
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Oh the name, I didn't even realise

fallen surge
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You're perfectly fine to participate in this server as a minor, but if you join any campaigns through this server you may want to specify that before joining. Some groups are going to be 18+

narrow ice
narrow ice
pallid raft
narrow ice
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oh, ha ha, I see 😅

fallen surge
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lets change the topic. We don't want to share any information that can be used to identify server members in real life

narrow ice
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Okayy

narrow ice
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What's his/her name?

pallid raft
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Elf artificer? Wild guess

narrow ice
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okkk

fallen surge
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I'm currently a DM, so I don't have a character right now. But that's not a topic for this channel. If you have questions about the basics of how to play D&D, we can discuss that here. If you just want to make conversation then we should move that discussion to #dnd-discussion

narrow ice
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Okkayy

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Can you tell me some tips on how to make a charector?

pallid raft
fallen surge
narrow ice
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Okayy

pallid raft
# narrow ice Okayy

For example, if you wanted to play a magic character, read a little bit over each magic class and pick which one suits you best

narrow ice
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Hmm

pallid raft
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So if you wanted to be a support for your party you could be a cleric, or if you wanted to ignore your party you could be a wizard, or sorcerer

narrow ice
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I would be a cleric or rougue, I guess.

pallid raft
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Rogue is a good choice, cleric is my personal favourite

narrow ice
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So, what abilities would a rougue get and also a cleric?

pallid raft
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Well there's a lot to choose from, the best way to learn would to go through and read the abilities

lavish kayak
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cleric gets spells and healing and rogue can do everything and deal lots of damage

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in a nutshell

pallid raft
lavish kayak
pallid raft
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I was typing it when u sent it lol

pallid raft
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Then create characters according to any rules your dm makes

fallen surge
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?tag new rogue

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bot offline?

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guess so

narrow ice
pallid raft
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Stupid question, I know

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But im curious

fallen surge
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Well the command I just sent was supposed to give a breif explaination of the rogue class and their abilities

pallid raft
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Oh, cool

narrow ice
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cooooll

dry vector
pallid raft
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Can I add you?

dry vector
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Go ahead

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Just a quick question, where are you from, because I'm from South Africa and we might have different times

pallid raft
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Doesn't matter, I never sleep

dry vector
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Good to know

echo kelp
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Please keep all game soliciting/organizing to private messages or the Looking For Game channels please

dry vector
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👍

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@pallid raft Let's hop over to looking for game channel

pallid raft
crude rain
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I wanna play dnd but I’m very new to it it just sounds fun :3

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Can I get some help? Do yall host dnd things here so you can play online?

lavish kayak
crude rain
lavish kayak
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sorry

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it is

wild onyx
alpine fog
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Helloo

fallen surge
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Welcome

alpine fog
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Wassap

minor mason
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Hello

lavish kayak
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hi

pallid topaz
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hellooooo

#

im new

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can someone explain this game to me

lavish kayak
lavish kayak
pallid topaz
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funny...

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wild onyx
alpine fog
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I’ve got the 2024 rule books

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Dunno if anybody does those ones tho

wild onyx
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Plenty of folk do, it's the new default.

pallid topaz
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ah damn thanks

dusty saffron
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Why the rules make the game seem 10x harder to play than it is bruh

lime turret
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Because the rules don’t make it clear what play looks like.

main fulcrum
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I do think the new PHB is a bit better about describing an actual game scene

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But a lot of the rules aren't things you need all the time, just some of the time. So they make it seem like there's a ton of stuff to memorize that isn't actually required to get started

tepid perch
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What would you guys say is the most fun (in your opinion) alignment to play as

edgy onyx
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Chaotic to have an "excuse" (within reason) to just do whatever's the most fun at the moment 😛

harsh fjord
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None of the groups I'm in use alignment, thankfully, but I always went in for chaotic good. Heroic without being too stringent.

edgy onyx
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Though being lawful does give the fun of the challenge with "how do I roleplay this the way my character would do this"

main fulcrum
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Chaotic or Neutral Good tends to be the easiest with how most adventures actually run

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Lawful requires more justification in my experience, as does not being good but still going out to help people

signal fog
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When as a beginner player you can get by with the basic rules and basic actual game play but when you advance to higher levels of play that’s when you will use some of the advanced rules and tactics in the game

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And by the time you are level 20 you are almost a God

zinc quartz
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hey

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how can i learn dnd

smoky adder
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Welcome! There’s some handy link in #learn-to-play to get you started.

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But if you’ve got any specific questions, fire away!

zinc quartz
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thanks

zinc quartz
#

and does only the dungeon master need knowledge of dnd for other players to play

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so if i had 4 friends and i just learnt about dungeon master stuff and theyre completely fresh and know nothing about dnd would i be able to guide the game

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if that makes sense

smoky adder
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Or just make up a ruling to keep the game going and look it up later.

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Broadly speaking, though, the more familiar everyone is with the rules, the smoother it’ll go.

wheat crystal
# zinc quartz and does only the dungeon master need knowledge of dnd for other players to play

The DM needs to know somewhat more information than the players. The players should at least know the basics (i.e. the first chapter/section of the Basic Rules) and how their character works.

The DM should at least know the basics and be familiar with how to use a monster stat block. It'll also help a lot to be familiar with how each player's characters work, but you don't need to know as in-depth as your players will.

That being said, there's a lot of ways to help with the large amounts of information. For one, it's totally fine to skip sections you won't use or will only come up contextually (e.g. no need to know how Wizard works if none of your players are playing Wizard) (e.g. no need to memorize every spell, it's often easier to read how the effects work when it is cast). As spamandtuna said, it's also perfectly acceptable to make a spot ruling to keep the game going instead of pausing to look up a rule.

I also highly recommend running a pre-written adventure since those help new DMs with skills that develop through play such as how to pace an adventure or how to adjudicate loot.

zinc quartz
zinc quartz
surreal epoch
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hey so what stops someone in my group from just making their character unkillable or to where it is ridiculously strong to the point where its no longer applicable to a story

echo kelp
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The social contract of “that’s not fun for everyone playing”

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Best thing to do is establish boundaries and expectations, communicate, and enforce those boundaries and expectations.

surreal epoch
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ah ok i understand, ty!

edgy onyx
surreal epoch
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well thats good to hear

edgy onyx
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Also character being good at something (especially if its something they've made themselves good at) doesn't mean a character is overpowered
It can feel like it when the rogue literally cannot roll lower than 20 -something on specific checks (like was the case for one of my games lol), or when a Paladin has unbeatable AC (armor class), but that doesn't mean they are good at other things, or are invincible.

sharp vessel
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Anyone know how I can join a dnd campaign?

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Or one shot?

edgy onyx
surreal epoch
edgy onyx
main fulcrum
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If someone is literally making themselves good at everything with no weaknesses, that's usually some kind of OP homebrew or the DM letting them getting away with too much

surreal epoch
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so there is some trust factor to the game

edgy onyx
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Also that, yeah

surreal epoch
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which i would think 9/10 times everything is smooth sailing with the exception of the occasional bad player (bad as in rulebreaking)

#

is there an online version of dnd that is playable where we can communicate through voice chat or text if meet up isnt possible

echo kelp
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?tag new online

exotic remnantBOT
echo kelp
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All you need for D&D are the game rules, character sheets, dice, a DM, players, and a way to communicate

ivory raft
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I have a dumb question--what does the d&d speed mean? Like, 30ft (for example) doesn't say much to me

minor mason
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It means the creature can move up to 30 ft per round

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If you play with a grid, that's 6 squares

ivory raft
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ohhhhhhhhhh thanks!

warm barn
#

hey guys im dming for the first time soon got any tips?

minor mason
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Read the DMG, or the DM section of the Basic Rules

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Then try running a premade one shot module

smoky adder
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?dmtips

exotic remnantBOT
#
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.

sterile forge
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?tag new ranger

exotic remnantBOT
#

classRanger Ranger

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

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

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

dry vector
surreal epoch
dry vector
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We use voice chat

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So we call over discord, and because you can make a campaign in dnd beyond, we make a campaign that everyone who wants to play joins and I can see their character sheets and their rolls. I can even roll for them if they need help

arctic acorn
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Online games are extremely common.

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There are even text based games which we call play-by-post games.

cold jolt
#

How do I dm the essential kit I just got it and will play tomorrow

gloomy latch
# cold jolt How do I dm the essential kit I just got it and will play tomorrow

The adventure book has some explanation of how DM'ing usually goes, and the kit expects the first session to be about character creation. That it's good because then both the Players and you, the DM, will work out the basic rules and understand how the game and heroes work. If you still have an hour to play and want to, you can use one of the "starting quests" the book highlights.

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Players will read the rulebook, and only the DM reads the Adventure book

nocturne plover
#

Hi, I am looking for German players and wanted to post for it, but I don't know which channel is the best suited for?
I am not a DM so #looking-for-players seems wrong.

lavish kayak
edgy onyx
#

Depends on what you're looking for. Are you looking for just players in general to connect with, or players for a game
#looking-for-community is gonna be the best fit for the first, while #looking-for-players is for the second
Although it might be difficult to make a looking-for-players post without the DM and knowing what kind of game it will be, so if you're also gonna be looking for a DM, you could make that post in #looking-for-dm either before you make the players post, or at the same time. Youre only limited to one post per channel per week, so you'd be able to do that

minor mason
pseudo stump
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Hey guys! I recently have decided I wanted to get into D&D. How would I get friends to play with online and possibly locally?

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Also I’d love to learn the rules and how to make a character.

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primal stirrup
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Hello I recently have decided I want to learn more about how to play DnD Beyond but im new and everything looks very complicated. Not sure how to start could someone possibly help lol.

hearty escarp
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Welcome! The links just above your message are a great place to start. You'll find a link to the basic rules themselves and the "what is d&d" and "how does it work" have good introductory info.

primal stirrup
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Thanks i really appreciate that

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is there an option to play solo?

main fulcrum
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There may be a few solo adventures here and there, but d&d isn't really designed for that

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If you want to play solo, I'd usually recommend one of the d&d themed video games instead

primal stirrup
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oh ok thanks

solar vine
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Hello! I just got into dnd,
And i want to have an experimental playing session with people to understand better what I'm supposed to do
I've seen some videos to tell me the basics and i already made a character, but i think i need to play some small things first before diving head first into a lore-heavy kinda adventure
So yeah i need help with that

raven aurora
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Hi! I’m new to dnd too so I’m in the same boat as you. I’d be very interested in joining you if possible 🙂

solar vine
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Yeah of course! I'd be happy to have company:D

raven aurora
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Yay we can learn together!

lyric fjord
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You can look for One shot campaigns and see if people are willing to do that with you. One shots help you experience the mechanics of the game. You can also do mini campaigns where it only does take 2-3 sessions

solar vine
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Where can we find mini campaigns?

lost silo
hearty escarp
solar vine
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Okayy thanks

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raven aurora
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Yes of course

solar vine
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yipeeee

glad solar
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hello new to D&D looking for a beginer friendly game.

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verbal jetty
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You can't stack multiple of the same proficiencies on top of each other righT? Like it wouldn't help if I had a Medium Armour Proficiency from both a Shield Dwarf and Fighter class

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There wouldn't be a benefit for it right?

main fulcrum
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No. You're either proficient with Medium armor or not

left hemlock
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hi guys i am intrested to play dnd, recently brought dnd essentials

verbal jetty
unreal dagger
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hallo

verbal jetty
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What if it’s martial weapon proficiency and say, battle axe proficiency. Are they different?

main fulcrum
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Yes. One gives you proficiency in only battleaxes while one gives you proficiency in all martial weapons

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However, if you have the latter, the former is included so you don't get anything from both

verbal jetty
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Got it!!

fiery shore
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Hello just asking if anyone want a player i am new and my timezone is GMT

shrewd cipher
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is it allowed to ask for content sharing with dnd beyond here? Because i need a specific book and i cannot find it on reddit

echo kelp
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No - that’s against their Terms of Service

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Content sharing is intended for folks in the same D&D campaign to share their content

shrewd cipher
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alright thanks

spare harness
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Hello, I’m looking to join d&d games, but English is not my first language. I would like to improve my speaking skills, and I thought maybe it could be possible to learn more by playing. Do you think that’s achievable?

harsh fjord
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Definitely possible! I would give the caveat, though, that finding a group is already tough, even if you have experience. The added parameters might make it that much harder. Still, if you're transparent about those aspects, I expect you'll find the right fit eventually.

spare harness
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I actually already play some RPG, but never D&D. I know the basic rules are very similar though. Thanks a lot for the response.

rugged crystal
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hello, i'm looking for a (italian if possible) dungeon master, i'm new to the d&d world and would like to leart how to play it. me and my friends are in 3 in total.

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fallen surge
# rugged crystal hello, i'm looking for a (italian if possible) dungeon master, i'm new to the d&...

Welcome! The bot post above has lots of helpful resources that can teach you the basics of how to play D&D, including a link to the free version of the basic rules. Once you feel a little more familiar with the rules and are ready to play a game, you should go over to the #find-a-game channel and read through the instructions there for more information. This channel is not the the correct place to look for a game. You can, however, use this channel to ask any questions you might have about how to play D&D

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winter talon
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hii! im a new player and i just wanted to ask if any of you have any tips for shyness when it comes to talking with the group?

fallen surge
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?tag new roleplaying

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fallen surge
winter talon
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i appreciate any type of advice so thank you for that ^^

main fulcrum
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Are there specific parts that make you the most nervous or are you just generally shy about roleplaying?

winter talon
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im just a genuinely shy person so it definitely scares me a bit to try things like this (especially roleplay) but i want to step out my comfort zone and at least try

shy flax
harsh fjord
# winter talon hii! im a new player and i just wanted to ask if any of you have any tips for sh...

It might feel like a paradox, but playing pretend can feel really vulnerable. If you're doing it with strangers, there's no trust yet, so you might understandably worry about being judged. I think folks in the hobby generally recognize that we're here to play a game and have fun, not judge each other.

Ideally the comfort will come with time. And in the meantime, you can just say what your character does instead of worrying about saying exactly what they would say, like you're the director rather than the actor.

main fulcrum
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One thing that helped for me was starting with describing my character's actions in 3rd person rather than trying for 1st

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Honestly, that's still how I mostly do it. Gives a bit more separation and less need to think of the exact right thing to say

shy flax
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I recommend that to people who aren’t as comfortable initially, too. Describing it in third-person helps with summing up what might be a long description. For example, “He begins to describe what he saw, imitating the sound — albeit poorly — and flapping his arms, before nervously breaking into a chuckle.”

winter talon
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first of all, thank you all for replying!! and i think i'll definitely stick to talking in 3rd person for my first few sessions just to ease myself in

shy flax
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Sometimes, I pace around my room getting the right vibe, so I can describe someone better, then finally settle into the role when there’s a dialogue.

split violet
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Does anyone have any tips on coming up with a background? I’m struggling😭😓

harsh fjord
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By background, do you mean a backstory?

split violet
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Yeah^^

shy flax
winter talon
main fulcrum
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I like the 3 bullet point method:

  • Why are you adventuring?
  • Where do you come from?
  • What do you care about most?
harsh fjord
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A lot of folks are fans of the three-sentence version:

  1. Where are you from? 2) What shaped your history? 3) Why do you adventure?

Past, present, and future all rolled into one. And you can use random tables or media you like for inspiration.

main fulcrum
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It's also good to remember to build a backstory that matches your character's level. If you're just starting out, you haven't been slaying dragons

shy flax
main fulcrum
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And you want to make a character who has reason to go adventuring/work with other people. Even if it's just so they have other people to help them survive. Edgy loners don't work well in D&D

split violet
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Thank you!!^^ I’ll try to work on it in a bit

shy flax
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A sociable character or at least someone with strong motivations to party up with strangers will make for a more cohesive group. If you get a chance, it may also help to already have some connection with other player-characters.

split violet
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Okii^^

smoky shale
echo kelp
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Please use private messages and/or the looking for game channels to solicit/organize games - it’s off-topic outside of the LFG channels

terse gale
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hi

balmy lava
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hiii guys

sterile forge
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hi

balmy lava
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how do u guys feel about centaurss

sterile forge
sharp kayak
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hello is there some sort of livestream where i can join and watch at the beginning of the game?

i had the priviledge to talk to Adam Lee and Ari Levitch as I am building an app that can be use for Dnd and Warhammer, I am currently doing my research on user stories.

can anyone point me to the right direction? 🙂

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balmy lava
crystal dust
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Hi all! Playing a half-elf warlock if anyone has a spot open!

quiet sable
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Hii! Im Atomi and im new to D&D! I have been interested in D&D for a while now and i have tried to learn about the game. But i have never gotten myself into actually playing since im too scared to join/ask to join people, not having any friends that are also interested and not really knowing what to do as a new player. If anyone would be so kind as to give me some advice or something like that i would really appreciate it :)

Also i hope you have a wonderful day!

lost silo
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Omi and others. Welcome!!! If you are looking for games to join or wish to put out there for DMs to find u, follow the easy to follow steps in #find-a-game to find groups or post what you are looking for

minor mason
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Your GM may have the books to share, ask them

lost lotus
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hey so, i have an awesome question which is: how do i start playing the game?? cause im 100% new and i know nothing but i totally want to learn

slate bolt
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Sorry

pseudo river
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Hello all. Newbie 5e player here

stuck roost
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i think it can be either because dungeon master or game master :)

pseudo river
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I am a bit confused

stuck roost
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why?

pseudo river
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Can a Druid/Barbarian multiclass Transform and rage in the same turn? As both state they're Bonus actions and I only get one how do I rage and transform in the same turn as I keep reading everywhere?

minor mason
pseudo river
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Apologies

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Will do

hearty aurora
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im so confused

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i cant find anyway to find groups

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I tried the lfg at the bottom its absolute trash i saw 1 post in there for 5e dnd didnt say what platform it was wether it was sigil dnd beyond d20 foundry im confused as hell

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edgy onyx
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Same, was just going through and got to 20 without seeing a game lacking what platform they play on (also generally 5enis assumed unless otherwise specified)

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Are you sure you're not on the wrong channel

ornate kiln
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alle the posts in lfg are for 5e dnd

edgy onyx
alpine fog
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Nice

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I’d like to play at some point

surreal epoch
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Hi I’m new

alpine fog
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Just gotta find a group who’s on for me at a reasonable time XD

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You have no clue how hard that is sometimes XD

shut marten
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How do you play the game? I saw my buddies play and now I'm very interested in learning more

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alpine fog
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I’ve got the books so I’m just reading through

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Not my first ttrpg but first dnd tho

lime turret
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If you've played TTRPGs, you know the general gist of it.

olive turret
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Can anyone play with me and teach?

echo kelp
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Feel free to ask questions as you run into them.

alpine fog
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Trouble is finding a group XD

wet badger
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Hi guys

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Guess im a newcomer

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Is there any tips on how to get started?

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timid locust
wet badger
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Cool, thanks!

drifting wing
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Hey, I am completely new, I have watched content about horror stories at tables and it sounds interesting besides the bad aspects, however I have no experience whatsoever and I am interested in starting and trying out, my time zone is BST and am very open to learning, thank you!

timid locust
drifting wing
eternal cobalt
timid locust
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There's no rush to learn everything all at once. Take your time and look over the basics.

drifting wing
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In terms of headings should I familiarise myself with "Playing the game", "Character creation" and "Character origins"

timid locust
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That's probably a fantastic way to start!

hearty escarp
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"Playing the game" is the best place to start in my opinion. It explains with the perspective of someone completely new to the hobby in mind.

wet badger
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So character creation should come later once you get a grasp at the general rules?

timid locust
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Can't create a character if you don't know the rules for how to create a character, after all

wet badger
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Makes sense

minor mason
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worthy hound
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hi

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how can i join a group

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# worthy hound how can i join a group

If you want to use this server to find a group to play with, read through the instructions in the #find-a-game channel. That will explain the process. But if you're new to D&D, be sure to read through some of the basic rules before you play

worthy hound
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okii

slim osprey
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Im a new player in dnd and my wizard has just got to level 4. Would it be dumb to take the crafter feat so I can get tool proficiencies to make magic items? Should I just stick to war caster

eternal cobalt
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The only dumb thing is not having fun.

Or not checking for traps.

Do what YOU want to do. Have fun. Wanna make magic items? Go for it! Maybe take a level in artificer.

slim osprey
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Whats the benefit of the level in artificer?

eternal cobalt
slim osprey
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You can make magic items without that though

eternal cobalt
lavish kayak
eternal cobalt
lavish kayak
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magic items at least

slim osprey
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I thought everyone with arcana proficiency and the right tool proficiency could make magic items

fallen surge
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Artificers get a feature called Infuse Item at level 2 which allows them to create temporary “prototype” magic items. You can pick specific items off a list, and by touching a nonmagical item of the appropriate type, you can imbue magic into that item and give it the effect of a magic item from your list, temporarily

fallen surge
slim osprey
lavish kayak
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quarter time and half gold

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from level 10

slim osprey
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that's a long way away 😄

main fulcrum
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If you want to craft magic items, it's also worth discussing with your DM first. Since not everyone will allow it despite the DMG rules, or may have extra requirements

slim osprey
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I doubt this campaign will get much further than 10, it's ghosts of saltmarsh

lavish kayak
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for artificer level 10

slim osprey
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DM isn't in to it, feels crafting is too easy in 2024 rules. So war caster it is

lavish kayak
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also does your DM know about the time reqs?

harsh fjord
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I think that's a swell idea. Even if you do have a clear idea in mind, I think it's smart to tailor it to your players regardless.

silk flame
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anyone starting a game soon?

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harsh fjord
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Follow the bot post above to use our Looking for Game/Group channels. Organizing or soliciting games in other channels is off-topic and against server rules!

pulsar fog
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helloo! as a dm, how do you know how fast the story should progress? let's say we started on a quest. do we narrate and roleplay the whoooole way when we travel to x destination or is it all up to the dm

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just wanna make sure because i know dnd also encourages a freeflowing / just go on your own flow kind of approach

harsh fjord
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I'd say it's up to the table rather than the DM, but that's a personal preference. Some folks take a more hierarchical approach to play.

main fulcrum
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In my experience, travel tends to get handwaved unless something interesting is happening

harsh fjord
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Of course, that depends on the type of game. Sometimes travel is a huge part, like where a major chunk is wilderness exploration, and so roleplaying it out makes sense.

pulsar fog
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thank you so much!!!!!!

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honestly starting dnd is really overwhelming at first - there's a lot to keep track (such as monsters, stats, and all that)

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how would you guys suggest it to be played ! as a beginner

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my loved ones are coming over tmr and i wanted to try out dnd with them hahah

harsh fjord
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Nice. Are you going to be DMing?

pulsar fog
harsh fjord
pulsar fog
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also for the monsters - how does that work? like if i were a dm, how would i be able to tell if there are monsters or is that also up to me

i know this is also in the adventure book, like if there are gnomes and such - but yup it's just like! do i just go for it?

just really wanna learn dnd's structure :)

harsh fjord
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An adventure will tell you where monsters are, but you're welcome to change anything as you see fit. So yes, monsters are the DM's responsibility.

mild flint
pulsar fog
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gotcha!!!! thank you so much guys :,)

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my last question will probably be - in a fight, how do the turns work? for the monsters and players.

iirc the players act based on speed or initiative i believe (?)

split violet
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Is there anything that’s supposed to look a certain way? I wanna draw my character😋

harsh fjord
harsh fjord
mild flint
pulsar fog
mild flint
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And if you're not sure how something works, make it up and take note of it to check later so you dont have to spend an hour looking for a rule and interrupting your gameplay (granted you can do that, I've just found it helps keep the game flowing)

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Combat rules and also what the monsters you're running if you're the dm, the new monster manual is quite balanced but always make sure to see how much damage a creature can do compared to how much hp the players have

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Otherwise you could accidentally end up mauling your players 🫠

pulsar fog
harsh fjord
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Yep!

pulsar fog
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nice!!! :)

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and how do i know once again if my attacks miss?? haha 😂 i know it has something to do with a stat? bjt yup that's my very last!!!!

mild flint
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Goblin has an armor class of 15 > player rolls a 13+5 (2 from proficiency bonus and 3 from the stat used for the attack) = 18 > 18 is higher than 15 therefore the attack hits and you roll for how much damage it does

pulsar fog
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thank you teeto and razerking!!!

wet badger
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Can someone take a look at my character sheet? i just made one and i wanted to see if i did it right

fallen surge
wet badger
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Alright

stone vortex
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Hi im new to the scene and was wondering if there was anywhere i could find a group to play with on discord

lavish kayak
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dont post here

pulsar fog
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hello!!! sorry im back, just wanna make sure:

what does this mean (this is a mob/harpy btw)

hit points 38 (7d8 + 7)

like, which one here is the harpy's actual hit points (if im reading it right)

main fulcrum
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38 is the average hit points if you don't want to roll. 7d8+7 is how you get the hit points if you do want to roll

pulsar fog
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Tysm!!!!!

pulsar fog
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also what's the purpose of the speed?

timid locust
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Speed is how far a creature can move on their turn in combat

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If a creature has a speed of 30, they can move 30 feet on their turn.

pulsar fog
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thank you:)

sick thistle
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Help! I am completely brand new to the tabletop scene. I've always been interested as I've been constantly seeing tabletop references in many a TV show, movie, and book but beyond that I have no knowledge of how it works. I've tried finding my way through the several sites, but there is just so much information that I'm overwhelmed. I am looking for someone to help me learn the ropes as I play my first game. I'm not really picky which tabletop I start with with the exception of using free material until I know whether I want to spend my money on additional content. I am usually available on weekdays from <t:1756909800:t> to <t:1756931400:t>. Anyone who wishes to lend a guiding hand to me please DM me. In summary I need someone to help me learn the rules, create a character (especially help with class), and guide me as I play my first game once I'm knowledgeable enough and have prepared all the material I need. A step by step preparation guide would be greatly appreciated.

harsh fjord
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Alternatively, you can sign up for the learn-to-play sessions during a virtual weekend. Check the server's Events tab.

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wild onyx
last agate
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where exactly do new players go if they havent played before but wanna like.. get into the game? Im getting confused by the instructions

harsh fjord
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The rules linked above are a good place to start. #learn-to-play is another worthwhile read.

last agate
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Ty

signal fog
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Hello everyone and if you are new or a returning player welcome to the greatest game ever DnD

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If anyone has any questions please let me know

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My PMs are open if you don’t want to talk in here

proud yoke
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ive just never played D&D before and i wanna learn

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so what do i do guys?

wicked sable
proud yoke
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Is there a place I can watch ppl play bc I like to watch

wicked sable
proud yoke
wicked sable
proud yoke
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Hmmm

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I see, tyyyy

proud yoke
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I'm the faster version of u laughs

wicked sable
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lol

modest nexus
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Herro!

round oracle
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Anyone have any good recommendations on how to find groups? I’ve been trying to play dnd for so long, but can’t find any groups that stick

plucky kestrel
harsh fjord
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Are you searching for in-person games or online ones?

round oracle
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😭 I’ve joined a couple groups but sadly nothing passed session 0 or just speaking about it

round oracle
plucky kestrel
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same its actually annoying at points

harsh fjord
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The guide linked in my bio has a bunch of advice and avenues for finding a game. Search proactively across a wide spectrum of platforms, and hopefully you'll find the right fit eventually!

lost silo
harsh fjord
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If you can rope friends into playing, so much the better, since that means there's an established relationship, so folks aren't as likely to just drop out without warning.

foggy saffron
proud yoke
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Maybe tmr tho bc school and ya boy needs to have a good sleep schedule

high prawn
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hey what do i do to play?

modest nexus
round oracle
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worst thing is I have players just no gm always the case 😂😭

hybrid coral
hybrid coral
modest nexus
hybrid coral
round oracle
high prawn
round oracle
wheat crystal
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You can’t type in the looking-for channels, you run the commands in any channel you can type in.

modest nexus
hybrid coral
round oracle
hybrid coral
warm narwhal
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Hello! I hope you’re all doing awesome! I just joined the Discord and I’m honestly overwhelmed with all the info there is. 😅 But, yeah, I guess some questions I had trying to understand things: What’s something you wish you had known when you first started playing? And… well, I made a Yuan-ti Barbarian for my first ever character… is it normal to mix unusual race/class combos? Thank you guys so much in advance!

soft nexus
warm narwhal
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How’s it going with all the info? 😭😭😭

soft nexus
wheat crystal
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And I wouldn't say a Yuan-Ti Barbarian is exactly common, but don't let statistics get in the way of the kind of character you want to play.

sterile forge
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so, if im playing a sorcerer, i should read up on sorcerer

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is that right?

wheat crystal
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Yes, all players should be familiar with how their class works

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The DM too, but to a lesser extent. As a more extreme example a DM doesn't really need to know all the spells on the Wizard spell list. But they should probably know that Wizards don't get Sneak Attack.

warm narwhal
wheat crystal
soft nexus
wheat crystal
# warm narwhal Awesome! Thank you so much! I guess another quick question is, how do you know w...

There's a few components to it if I were to break it down:

  • D&D is a social activity, so knowing when to speak and not talk over others is pretty much the same as any other. With a new group it may take a little bit for everyone to get comfortable with each other. Everyone should give a good small pause when they're done talking to let others speak. Online it can be a little harder since you can't read people directly + mic audio delays sometimes cause people to interrupt each other. But there's plenty of ways to work around that.
  • The DM should be moving the spotlight around somewhat evenly so no player unjustly is left behind. There might be special exceptions, such as if your party goes on a sidequest relevant to one of the members in particular. Often they might ask directly what each character thinks or is doing.
warm narwhal
exotic oasis
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Honestly at this point I’ve read so much stuff it’s fried my brain. I could probably just benefit from a very patient and understanding veteran player / dm to talk me through everything 😂

exotic oasis
warm narwhal
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I’d appreciate that so much LOL

lavish kayak
stone cipher
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Yolo

jagged gale
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hi?

signal fog
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Hello

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You guys have any questions

hearty aurora
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Looking for a 1 shot please

long granite
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Hello friends

lavish kayak
surreal epoch
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Hi

lavish kayak
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any questions?

sullen geyser
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heyyy

lime tulip
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Hi

rare agate
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hello

lost silo
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Howdy Yall. Let us know if u have any questions

buoyant fossil
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Helo

harsh crypt
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Hiya

lavish kayak
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hey everyone! this channel is for questions, not for introductions

harsh fjord
# warm narwhal Hello! I hope you’re all doing awesome! I just joined the Discord and I’m honest...

There's a few things that come to mind:

  • Unless your table is very unusual, the game will include combat, so it's worth building your character to do combat things (even if narratively they're not much of a combatant). Otherwise, you'll be stuck wondering what to do if (or more likely when) combat erupts!
  • While building characters on your own can be fun, I've found that group character creation opens up cool opportunities, not just for mechanical synergy ("If you do X, I can do Y instead") but also to create ties prior to the game. Roleplaying the meeting between strangers can be fun, but there's also something to be said for getting the ball of adventure rolling even quicker. Plus, you can build a character who hooks directly into the adventure/world—which you should do. Make a character who wants to work with the party and go on the adventure the DM has in mind, whatever that is.
  • If you have specific preferences about the game and/or hopes for your character, communicate them to the table. That way everyone can be on the same page. Ideally you're with a group who wants similar things out of playing, so even if there's compromise, no one is left out of the fun entirely.

That's a start!

calm slate
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hey gang! im bael, a journalist that is obsessed with sharing and discovering stories

im too new in DnD but ive dabbled in casual discord roleplays before. im here to start playing DnD as it is almost impossible to find fellow players in my physical area.

calm slate
warm narwhal
topaz garnet
calm slate
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is text-based gameplay doable in DnD discord roleplay?

true shard
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yes and its done usually through pbp(play by post) which involves just sending a message wheneve ryoure available

echo kelp
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Yep - look for play by post or text-based games

calm slate
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i saw a character creation discussion above, how do i get started on it while following the lore? as for someone literally zero on DnD

echo kelp
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Ah! Well first I'd check out #learn-to-play and the free basic D&D rules (check pinned messages). Give at least the first two chapters of those free rules a read as they cover the general game mechanics and the 2nd chapter covers character creation.

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Then feel free to ask questions as you run across things - here or in an appropriate channel.

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We even have #character-discussion if you're ready to discuss a character build or want feedback on your character.

calm slate
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thank youu 🔥 ure a godsend! lesgo yall

worldly thistle
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I've just started reading the 2024 Player's Handbook! I'm on Chapter 2, and I'm so excited! :D

lavish kayak
worldly thistle
lavish kayak
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any other character ideas?

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(rogue is my 2nd favorite class)

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also do you have a group yet?

sick vale
tiny rain
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Anybody know what the Combat Tracker included in the heroes of the borderlands starter set board game is going to look like?

knotty nest
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hi does anybody know where i can find a sessions online or has one i can join(cant use vc cuz shitty laptop)

main fulcrum
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If you can't use voice, one option is to look for Play-by-post games, since those are just done through typing. Which aren't as common but do exist.

knotty nest
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where can i find them?

main fulcrum
worthy hound
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hi

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why it so hard to get a session

inner thistle
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Scheduling is the true BBEG of D&D

weary raven
main fulcrum
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It's a supply and demand issue tbh
There are significantly more people who want to play characters than who want to DM

harsh fjord
main fulcrum
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It's why the easiest way to start a d&d game is to run it yourself

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And then there's the secondary step where you have to find people who mesh well together

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It's awesome when it works out but it takes effort

weary raven
harsh fjord
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There's a few ways around that!

  • DM for friends/family who should be good about respecting you at the table!
  • DM for fellow newbies who are learning alongside you!
  • Have a pre-game discussion about expected behaviors or else get the boot!
main fulcrum
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Honestly if you want to DM, go for it. There are premade adventures that can help to ease you in and while it sounds harsh, if they aren't good players replace 'em.

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You're not obligated to run for people who aren't doing their part/being good players

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You also don't have to DM, but it's important to remember that finding a group is a process and to be as proactive about it as you can

leaden anvil
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Hii im relatively newer to Dnd and i wanna make a Tortle battle mage who is very in tune with nature but also a good fighter, just having difficulty choosing the right class. any recommendations?

lavish kayak
lavish kayak