#dnd-newcomers

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harsh fjord
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Ranger is my first instinct.

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But it also depends on what you mean by fighter, as there are multiple ways to fight.

lavish kayak
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maybe ask DM if you can also wildshape without shapechanging only statblock change

main fulcrum
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I solved that by making friends with a bunch of other DMs so we alternate
And firmly requesting that players try it after awhile

leaden anvil
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i’d like to use a great sword if possible but if it’s not possible to use a big weapon and cast spells then just a regular sword

lavish kayak
leaden anvil
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oh

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awesome sauce

main fulcrum
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That does sound more like a ranger

leaden anvil
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hmmm okay thank you guys

cosmic monolith
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Hello there

worthy hound
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i got a group and im suppper excited for it took 3 months just to play my first one hope it works out

lavish kayak
worthy hound
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idk how to do dnd yet im pretty new but yeah idk how many aspects work yes i saw the thingy i say but i have trouble understanding what i read in some cases

lavish kayak
worthy hound
lavish kayak
worthy hound
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firstly character creation like what does the sheet stuff mean and the rules on it and stuff like the backstory of my character idk if i can make it custom i use aurora to create it

lavish kayak
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ok, i dont know aurora but backstory you can completely make up

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do keep level in mind tho

worthy hound
lavish kayak
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like at level 1 you havent been slaying dragons

lavish kayak
worthy hound
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so stay lvl one in first sesh till dnd says lvl up or smt?

lavish kayak
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DM, not dnd

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but yea

lavish kayak
worthy hound
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lol sorry auto correct ssayd dnd so much

lavish kayak
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any other question?

worthy hound
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and dice?

main fulcrum
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What about them?

worthy hound
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i have a full set but idk what to use of them

lavish kayak
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d4, d6, d8, d10 and d12 are for damage/healing, and d20 is for attacks, checks, saves, everything

main fulcrum
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Also it's worth checking with your DM about the backstory to see if they have specific information they want/any restrictions

worthy hound
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oki

lavish kayak
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anything else?

worthy hound
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aqnd stuff like items i start with none unless dm says so right

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same with spells

lavish kayak
lavish kayak
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what class you play?

worthy hound
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well idk the classes and races very well

lavish kayak
worthy hound
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only made test sheets but didnt understand

lavish kayak
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well we have a long way to go

worthy hound
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yes

lavish kayak
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so there are 12 classes

worthy hound
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races or classes

lavish kayak
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Barbarian

Bard

Cleric

Druid

Fighter

Monk

Paladin

Ranger

Rogue

Sorcerer

Warlock

Wizard

Artificer

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all the classes

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oh 13 if you include artificer

worthy hound
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druid id like thats nature type right

lavish kayak
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but ranger too

worthy hound
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then druid

lavish kayak
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and you can make every class nature themed

worthy hound
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whats ranger

lavish kayak
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a scout person

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like nature scout

worthy hound
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id like to be smt like to use nature at my advantage

lavish kayak
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but ranger would be best

worthy hound
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oky then that one sounds cool

lavish kayak
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What is a Ranger?

A Ranger is a wilderness expert. They’re skilled at survival, hunting, and scouting. Think of them as adventurers who live between civilization and the wilds. They combine combat ability with tracking, nature magic, and animal companions.

Core Ranger Features

Versatile Combat: Can fight with bows (ranged) or swords/axes (melee).

Favored Enemy / Natural Explorer: They’re especially good at hunting specific types of creatures and navigating wild terrain.

Spells: Gain limited nature magic (healing, detection, utility).

Animal Companion (optional): Can bond with a beast ally to fight beside them.

Skilled Scout: Great at sneaking, tracking, and survival tasks.

Ranger Playstyle

Role in Party: Striker + Scout. You deal steady damage and provide tracking/exploration support.

In Combat: Pick off enemies with arrows or harass them with mobility and precision.

Out of Combat: You shine when navigating wilderness, spotting danger, or tracking enemies.

Tips for New Players

Choose Your Weapon Style: Decide early if you want to specialize in archery (bows) or two-weapon fighting (dual blades).

Lean Into Exploration: Your abilities make you the party’s pathfinder—embrace scouting and leading the way.

Don’t Forget Spells: Even though you’re not a wizard, spells like Hunter’s Mark or Cure Wounds are powerful tools.

Animal Companion: If you like having a pet ally, go Beast Master. If not, you can focus more on damage.

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ranger explanation @worthy hound

worthy hound
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ooo coool lovin it already

main fulcrum
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Oh, do you know whether you're using the 2024 rules or the 2014 ones? Ranger didn't really change theme, but it'll affect how you build them

slate bolt
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Ok, so is there any reason why I can't cast guidance on myself each time I attack?

lavish kayak
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and its ability check not attack

worthy hound
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no idk all ik is the story

lavish kayak
main fulcrum
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You'll want to ask the DM about that too then, yeah

worthy hound
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oky

lavish kayak
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any more questions?

slate bolt
lavish kayak
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nope

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thats an attack roll

worthy hound
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im good now thx yo uguys ill tell you how it goes tommorow

lavish kayak
worldly thistle
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@lavish kayak I don't have a group yet, but my university has a D&D club! There is also a comic book store that will offer a new players day on 9-14-2025! As for the Rogue, I've been wanting to use my favorite anime character, Arsène from Persona 5, as practice for making a D&D character sheet! I want to give him the Rogue with the Arcane Trickster subclass!

@sick vale Yep, even the Player's Handbook says the Fighter and Rogue have low complexities! I've heard that the Arcane Trickster subclass for the Rogue involves Wizard spells, so I'll have to look at how spells work or choose a different subclass for it!

lavish kayak
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let me know how it went

sinful kestrel
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Hello

rose shell
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hello

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i need a group

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slate bolt
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What has a higher chance of higher damage? 2d6 or 1d12?

lavish kayak
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*2d6 has more consistent damage

vital sail
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2d6 has a lower chance of higher damage, but a higher average of damage

lavish kayak
finite wigeon
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I am somewhat new to DnD as a whole, though I've wanted to play it since I was a teenager. There aren't any open groups near me that are accepting new players, and the one group I was with kicked me out for "hostile conversation" as they called it. Where would folks recommend I start looking for online groups to join so I can start using my dice?

crimson furnace
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If you have any friends that have a dnd group it’s always easiest to look there

rugged belfry
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Hello all, I am interested in joining a campaign and have been checking out the looking for players section but am A) unable to find anything that fits my schedule or B) finding something thats not already filled up. I reached to one of them the other day but never got a response. Would I need an entire party to post in the looking for DM or would being a solo be fine?

finite wigeon
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I currently have no friends because my mother and I just moved to a new town with less than 1000 people in it and I know 0 of them. And I'm in the middle of job hunting, which is pain because I don't like most people...

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I'm biting the bullet and looking for online groups to play with since it's not likely I'll find a group to join up with physically.

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crimson furnace
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Well the thing that just popped up quite conveniently might help you

harsh fjord
finite wigeon
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I'll take a look.

crimson furnace
rugged belfry
chrome field
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hey hello im a new player can anyone help me with anything? i only have dndbeyond basic rules, is it good enough for now to join any game?

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sick vale
sullen marlin
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hii!!

chrome field
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hey any newbie interesting playing please dm me (message) and anyone want to be dm (referee one) also dm me (message)

echo kelp
minor mason
echo kelp
chrome field
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thank you sooo much

minor mason
finite wigeon
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I have rather... high expectations. Since it seems difficult for people to be adults about situations these days.

minor mason
finite wigeon
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Not fly off the handle about the smallest little things.

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They called it hostile conversation. I was just pointing out that there's a certain musician I dislike because of her own religious affiliation and what it means for the group she joined.

minor mason
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Ok

chrome field
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where can i find an upcoming game or games for a newbie

wheat crystal
chrome field
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i have both dnd character and roll 20

finite wigeon
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Ah, dang it. My post couldn't be loaded because it discussed religion.

weary raven
finite wigeon
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I wasn't being hostile towards them though. Just pointing out that I don't like the singer.

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I'd have been fine being kicked from the group if I'd been hostile towards them. Holding a conversation and talking about a person shouldn't count as "triggering".

lime turret
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I think this is a little outside of the scope of D&D.

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Regardless, I hope you find a group you vibe with.

finite wigeon
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I do too cause I like playing DnD.

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The first game I bought when I got a PS5 was Baldur's Gate 3.

chrome field
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and this is related to newcomers because?

cobalt oar
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Ello

chrome field
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hii

finite wigeon
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Cause BG3 is basically DND on console.

cobalt oar
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How are you

finite wigeon
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The dice rolls to do actions, the classes are all DnD classes... so on and so on.

chrome field
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thank you how are you

cobalt oar
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Good how about you

lime turret
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BG3 has a lot of little differences to D&D 5e, and that’s not taking into account the social aspect.

chrome field
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and it is totally irrelevant to newcomers thing. or maybe i misunderstand what newcomer is.

minor mason
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Let us move on.

echo kelp
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This channel is to help new to D&D folks get started with the core game rules and mechanics (as always check the channel descriptions or see #channel-guide )

worthy hound
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guess no dnd for me tn kinda dissapointed

sterile forge
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ooof

lost silo
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why not lol

worthy hound
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idk if they meant next week but they asked me today so i guess im not welcome or smt

lost silo
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oh you are in a group that miscommunicated? I am sorry to hear that

worthy hound
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they said 6cst every friday so i would assume today

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i wanna play a dnd sesh but every group just never happens

minor mason
worthy hound
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jip plus im young so dont meet req for most seshions

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sessions

echo kelp
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Yeah being a minor does make it harder to join random internet D&D groups with all the social/legal issues surrounding being a minor/protecting minors.

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You might see if local game stores or libraries in your area host D&D games

worthy hound
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if i went out i might have a group

minor mason
worthy hound
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its not that easy

echo kelp
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You may also want to check out #looking-for-community for other D&D servers that may have more games you can possibly join, including more open-ended Westmarch games, one-shots, etc.

minor mason
worthy hound
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ill just not play nobody ik would play as dm plus i hv no experience i just wanna hv fun

glad herald
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Hey so I’m like really new but how do I join a campaign?

echo kelp
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You can use our Looking For Game channels to find a group/game to join. See #find-a-game to learn more about how to use our LFG channels.

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marsh cloak
echo kelp
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Please keep any game organizing/solicitng to private chats or use the Looking For Game channels

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It's off-topic outside of the LFG channels.

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Feel free to reach out to them in private message if they're open for that or use their LFG post's thread to communicate.

marsh cloak
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I wish I could dm them they’ve it set to off

echo kelp
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Yeah - see if they have an LFG post up in #looking-for-dm and use that to message them

marsh cloak
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Will do

warm narwhal
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Hello! I hope y’all are doing good! Is there a moderator around that I could speak to?

echo kelp
warm narwhal
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Awesome! Thank you!!!

reef ferry
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hey, I don't understand how spell slots work, do you have a certain amount of each level for each spell level or is it just spell slots and different level spells cost more or less spell slots and where do i keep track of spell slots

mild flint
# reef ferry hey, I don't understand how spell slots work, do you have a certain amount of ea...

Its quite confusing at first but once you understand it, its quite easy.

Spell slots will have a certain amount per level of spells which can be consumed to cast a spell of that level, you can also consume spell slots of a higher level than that spell but not lower. Some spells will have something called upcasting where if a higher level spell slot is used, it grants additional effects.

Each spell will only consume one spell slot per cast.

You keep track of your spell slots on your character sheet and can mark them off as you use them.

hollow blaze
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Heya is there a way to play using the Dnd Tarot cards I've been thinking of ways on how to make a solo campaign out of it

If this is not allowed here just tell me im fairly new to the game 🥹

lavish kayak
hollow blaze
lavish kayak
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can you give me a link or smth?

hollow blaze
lavish kayak
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that is not something for a whole campaign, maybe for a random encounter but not an actual story

minor mason
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You'll have to brew your own mechanics for it. There are GMless modules out there but none of them use the tarot as far as I'm aware.

hollow blaze
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It will be a heklof a job but i think it'd gonna be Worth it

lavish kayak
hollow blaze
lavish kayak
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and also there are some free solo modules out there

hollow blaze
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Wooo I'll check it out though i really like a tarot based campaign though :((

lavish kayak
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but try this first

hollow blaze
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Okayy

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I'll add you

lavish kayak
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or any other solo module

topaz garnet
hollow blaze
lavish kayak
summer robin
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Hello name is Klean, I’m new to dnd I got into it from a buddy know very basic things from dnd but I genuinely love the imagination the story build but I want to be able to actually finish a campaign haha if anyone has a group goin im free weekends and am on pacific standard time

mighty widget
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hi i would like to join a group but dont know anyone that play DnD

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im also new

lavish kayak
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ask any questions you have here

mighty widget
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@lavish kayak thank u

wild onyx
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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.

mighty widget
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@wild onyx thank u

lavish kayak
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any more questions?

drowsy hearth
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I’m very new to dnd and I really want to get into it but I’m not sure what the first step is

south portal
drowsy hearth
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Oh okay thank you sm

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lime turret
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@drowsy hearth Read these^

drowsy hearth
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Thank you!

nocturne plover
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Need some advice pls, I wanted to play Leonin, Yuan-Ti or Deep Gnome. But the DM gives me the feeling he allows only humans/core races...
Because all other are not lore accurate or joke characters in his words....
Even if I say they're adopted and has nothing to do with the original culture. He still ignoring it.
I am one step to leave the campaign... What should I do or how I gona handle it?

lavish kayak
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and if you dont feel good with it just leave/talk to the DM

wild onyx
lime turret
lavish kayak
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i know but rock gnome is still a 2014 race

buoyant rose
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hello

nocturne plover
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But weird is he allowed from our group an Edglord Human Char, that his parents died, and he joined a evil cultist gang and learned bloody cleric spells and then the dude marriaged a noble lady to became a rich noble... sounds like a chocolate pizza with sauerkraut on top....

wild onyx
buoyant rose
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okay so new here, how in the world this game work??? like i know i need to make a character but im genualy lost in the soup

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buoyant rose
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oh

south portal
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behold. the sauce.

wild onyx
south portal
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(dragonborn is obviously the right choice. i am not biased.)

buoyant rose
south portal
limpid pivot
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Quick one guys should I buy the digital players handbook or the hardcover?

south portal
limpid pivot
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Fair enough

buoyant rose
south portal
buoyant rose
wild onyx
minor mason
lime turret
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Buy physical and then WOTC can’t take it away from you.

limpid pivot
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My campaign is online over discord but I was going to use a physical character sheet as I think id prefer that

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So I think I'll go for the hard cover

wild onyx
minor mason
limpid pivot
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They use a dice roll app on discord

limpid pivot
south portal
# buoyant rose yeah okay why not

so usually you start with making a character.

Characters are composed of 3 main 'parts'. Species, Background, and Class.

Your Species will give you some abilities, such as the ability to see in the dark for example, and determine your general appearance and sometimes what language you speak.

Your Background will give you an idea of who you are and where you are from. Are you a criminal? A noble? An artisan? Each will give you some skills related to itself. It can be a general skill, a language, or a tool.

You Class is part of who you are, and will determine what you can do in and out of combat with passive and active abilities. Are you a sneaky rogue, a charismatic bard, a strong barbarian or skilled fighter? How do you like to fight? Do you like keeping some distance with your enemies and cast spells from afar? Or get up close and personal and smack em in the face?

The mix of these three aspects makes the base of a character.

buoyant rose
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oh my you been typing for like 5min strait

south portal
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been trying to find the right way to explain things lol
(i am french too but i learned this game in english)

buoyant rose
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you french too?

south portal
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yep

buoyant rose
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hell yeah

south portal
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been living in australia for like 10 years though lmao
but i do speak french with my family and such
but yeah, i find it easier to explain in english. is it easy enough to understand?

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i can expand on stuff if you need.

buoyant rose
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reading

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ok get it, now were i make my chara?

south portal
# buoyant rose ok get it, now were i make my chara?

usually you'd make a d&d beyond account and start there! personally i use a manual sheet because i play with player-made content a lot, but start on the website as they explain to you what does what generally (i think theres a tutorial?)

buoyant rose
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d&d beyond? but uhm okay ima look

south portal
buoyant rose
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ok

drowsy hearth
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Are we able to play with someone in the server

south portal
drowsy hearth
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I saw that do I just say that in a random chat

red talon
south portal
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read the instructiosn

drowsy hearth
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oops accident

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I don’t mean paid

south portal
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again, read the instructions and follow them

red talon
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Easy

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Still so confused

lime turret
south portal
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make a post by following the instructions, or look through the #looking-for-players channel and see if something grabs you

red talon
lime turret
red talon
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Is there like a game that starts now?

lime turret
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No.

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These things are set up well in advance.

red talon
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Okay forgive me for just getting into this stuff

lime turret
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That’s ok.

wild onyx
# red talon Okay forgive me for just getting into this stuff

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.

unreal dagger
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please help me i am a new DM and need tips please

echo kelp
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(also that channel is a great place to talk shop with other DMs)

lime turret
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?newdm

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What is a Dungeon Master?
  • In Dungeons & Dragons, one person serves as the Dungeon Master, the game’s lead storyteller and referee. The DM runs the adventure for the players, who navigate its hazards and decide which paths to explore.
How does it work?
Where do I start?
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unreal dagger
torpid spade
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hey im new and want to know which dnd edition should i play? i dont really like the "modern" editions and would like to play old school editions like bx ,becmi ,1e and 2e and i have a concern that not alot of people play these editions and maybe just sticking with 5e would be better for finding people to play with

south portal
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youre definitely gonna have an easier time with 5e

lost silo
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But if u look in the channel list there is one for older editions. I just don’t remember what it is lol

south portal
lime turret
torpid spade
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okay thanks everyone

cerulean sinew
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hello i am new and i am wondering if its possible to have my half orc character be a sorcerer and guild artisan

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just checking if there are any limitations

echo kelp
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Yes

cerulean sinew
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perfect thank you

echo kelp
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Only what limits your group and DM have

cerulean sinew
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Thanks

winter ibex
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Hey im new
I wanna learn by playing so are their any schedules?

south portal
limpid lantern
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Hello!

south portal
slim shore
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I'm new , is there anyway I can learn to play and also start playing

south portal
slim shore
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Okay thanks!

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Which one would I use if I want to play with people and not host my own

south portal
slim shore
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Okay thanks

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It won't let me type in it it's saying " done reading, check out " and then the other channel

wild onyx
# slim shore It won't let me type in it it's saying " done reading, check out " and then the ...

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.

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You don't type directly into those channels, only in the threaded posts.

slim shore
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What's a threaded post and how do I do it?

echo kelp
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You go to the post that has a thread attached to it and click into the thread.

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You don't make the thread.

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shadow oasis
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Guys if anyone can teach me how to play and be a dungon master pls DM me please

lost silo
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See the bot message right above yours and check out the next bot

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?newdm

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

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classPaladin Paladin

Smite foes and shield allies with divine and martial might
Paladins are united by their oaths to stand against the forces of annihilation and corruption. Whether sworn before a god’s altar, in a sacred glade before nature spirits, or in a moment of desperation and grief with the dead as the only witnesses, a Paladin’s oath is a powerful bond. It is a source of power that turns a devout warrior into a blessed champion.

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

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

shrewd jay
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?Tag artificer

exotic remnantBOT
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dynoError No tag artificer found.

shrewd jay
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?tag new artificer

exotic remnantBOT
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dynoError No tag artificer found in category new.

wheat crystal
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Not sure if Artificer has a Dyno post associated with it

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Since it’s not part of the Basic/Free Rules

shrewd jay
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Oh i see

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Thanks though for the help

wheat crystal
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If you own or otherwise have access to the content that contains Artificer you can head to its class page which should tell you all of the needed information outside of the recommended stat spread

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In which case you can basically copy the Wizard’s recommended spread, though you might want to allocate more points into Strength or Dexterity depending on subclass (i.e. if you pick Armorer or Battlesmith)

shrewd jay
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After the rolls and everything else

wheat crystal
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As in 15 extra stat points on top of rolling?

shrewd jay
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Exactly.

wheat crystal
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What did you roll?

shrewd jay
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15 15 17 16 14 13... I kinda high rolled on the dice luckily

wheat crystal
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You honestly have enough to max out most of your stats, especially after background bonuses.

shrewd jay
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I used the spread as str Dex, cons int wis and chr

wheat crystal
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Do you have an idea of what subclass you were going to go for?

shrewd jay
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I was recommended to go for an artificer dwarf mark of warding. The subclass was recommended to do an artillerist due to the perks of my ideas. But since I know that there won't be much combat I think as an alchemist/ flavoured chemist.

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Also due to the nature of the character I think it fits.

wheat crystal
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Perfectly fine! I don’t believe I saw it, but do you know if your DM is running 2014 or 2024 rules?

shrewd jay
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I think it's 2014 rules but we can pick something of pathfinder.

gaunt axle
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Hello I’m kinda new but I wanna get into it

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Like dnd in general

smoky adder
wheat crystal
# shrewd jay I think it's 2014 rules but we can pick something of pathfinder.

I can’t make recommendations based off of Pathfinder since that’s an entirely different TTRPG, and incompatible with 5e without some adaptations that I assume your DM made up. It seems you have a good-ish grasp of the rules so if you want more option recommendations instead of know-how on how the system works I recommend asking more in #character-discussion

That being said with what you rolled I recommend a:

  • 13 / 15 / 16 / 17 / 15 / 14

After applying your species bonuses it’ll come out to:

  • 13 / 15 / 18 / 18 / 15 / 14

Then using your DM’s homebrew rules with the extra 15 points I recommend putting 5 into Dex, 4 into Wis, and 2 into Con/Int/Cha for a final spread of:

  • 13 / 20 / 20 / 20 / 19 / 16.

I recommend leaving Wisdom at 19 until level 4 so you can pick up the Resilient (Wisdom) feat

wheat crystal
# gaunt axle Hello I’m kinda new but I wanna get into it

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! :)

shrewd jay
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She was able to rework if needed

digital dune
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yo is dnd better for my brain then any video game

wheat crystal
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Regardless of what your DM says Pathfinder won’t be compatible without some sort of homebrew. And yeah if you’re starting level 4 then you should be able to select it in place of taking an ability score improvement

digital dune
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i never play dnd i heard it a good game and can even teach you social skills and also better for your brain then any video game

shrewd jay
lyric fjord
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Hey

shrewd jay
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I get deception, history , investigation, nature, religion and sleight of hands

wheat crystal
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Pick which you think fit your character

wheat crystal
digital dune
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video game are often considrred brainrot

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i see many people who dont play games how video game can shrink your brain and also addictive

deft sigil
sterile forge
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Does Dnd have video games? or is it only like balders gate 3

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Because I was only aware of the ttrpg

plucky ridge
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Yup there's been lots of games

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Baldur's Gate 1 and 2, Neverwinter Nights 1 and 2, Planescape Torment, the MMORPGs.

sterile forge
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Gotcha

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Is there any way I can learn the 2024 rules of dnd other than in person games?

sinful shard
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it would be really weird to only have a single game and it be part 3

plucky ridge
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Reading the free basic rules is probably the best place to start and then looking for in-person or online games

sinful shard
plucky ridge
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You can play any version of D&D, just depends on which one you enjoy and then finding a game that is running it

sinful shard
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if you're looking for an online group, I'd check in #find-a-game about how to make the post

broken tartan
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I'm completely new to all this right, I'm looking to try it out. What do I actually need to do to get started?

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sterile forge
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hi. what version is it? 5e with 2014 and 2024 rules?

plucky ridge
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There's more than just 5E 2014, 2024 but most people play the 5E versions, just depends on if they have converted to 2024 from 2014

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But you can find people playing Basic, 2nd, 3rd & 3.5 or 4th edition still too

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If you're currently looking for a game, you're most likely to find people playing 2014 or 2024 5E

sterile forge
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i think i want to hear what the blend is because things do differ between the two versions and i do like the idea

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ooooh ok

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interesting

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i may need to see in that in action tbh

lost silo
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We mix the 2 rulesets in our campaigns in a similar fashion

sour flower
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Hello

slate bolt
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Is there anything I can do to determine if something is technically alive or living? (We found a magical egg thing, with a glowing orb inside it) Btw I am a third level druid

river geyser
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however hmo here

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if you still have it upon reaching level 8 you could cast locate creature (4th level spell) and name the egg thingy. if its in 1000 ft of you and is a creature youll know exactly where it is, and now know that it is in fact a creature (if it is, in fact, a creature)

mellow chasm
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i wish there was a way to filter finding a dnd campaign in the "looking for players" tab

digital dune
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can i treat dnd like mario kart

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where i try to beat the game as fast as possible

proud yoke
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how do i pick my stats or whatever

harsh fjord
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?tag new abilities

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#

Abilities

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

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

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

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

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

slate bolt
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How do i properly multiclass? do dms hate multiclassing?

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ive heard they hate homebrews...

plucky ridge
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Depends on the DM. Some might not want people to multiclass but it is part of the game and is in the rules

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Homebrew is the same. It depends on the DM. Homebrew can sometimes be weaker or way more powerful than the standard rules so it's best to run it by your DM to see if it's allowable.

native hemlock
slate bolt
pale moss
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Is it normal for people to leave a campaign?

native hemlock
pale moss
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because people left this campaign to the point the DM doesn't want to continue,

native hemlock
pale moss
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they all left because they had life problems and probably not interested in the game. Our DM was organized.

native hemlock
pale moss
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yeah thank you for the answers

native hemlock
# pale moss yeah thank you for the answers

So is it an in person group or an online group? Online is easier to fill the open spots in a group. But, again in my opinion, in person provides a better game experience.

pale moss
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it an online group and my DM said that they are gonna take a break or stop this campaign.

native hemlock
pale moss
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yeah I hope they DM again

native hemlock
pale moss
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thanks

sullen geyser
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hey guys!! whats up

lavish kayak
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This channel is for questions related to dnd, not for introductions

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but hi

proud yoke
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hi

normal flame
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can my character have completely new status effects like for example: I hit a enemy with a attack that leaves them with a "marked" effect and now each time I targeted them I get more damage or buffs.

I'm extremely new to d&d and I'm interested in it, will definitely start doing once I figure a schedule out.

lavish kayak
normal flame
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Also can there be completly custom classes, idk if theres items in the game for characters with pre-set items to use, im kinda treating dnd as a rpg where you can roleplay in it....

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(Like final fantasy but if you could reverse suplex sephirot or something(

lavish kayak
lavish kayak
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its a roleplaying game with rpg elements

lavish ravine
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👋

lavish kayak
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which i know is the same but you get what i mean

normal flame
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Also just a final question, can I add lore to my character sob, I only know one dnd character from a friend and they do have some lore but I dont know if others HAVE to read it before beginning or something

lavish kayak
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also i can make a homebrew class for you

normal flame
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I'm fine firkmwkr ;w;

Im only thinking of doing dnd rn... cuz I don't have lots of time free usually

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But I do have some stuff planned out

lavish kayak
normal flame
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Just some characters, a gunslinger class maybe and a mage kid that does not know how to spell the names of their spells 😭 (IT IS SILLY BUT LIKE I THOUGHT "what if they did alot of damage in exchange that they have to wait 3 turns to even cast it since they don't know how to even say it)

lavish ravine
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The kid sounds like the perfect addition to a campaign a friend of mine is slowly making (all ima say about it is everyone is stuck together with what can only be described as magical handcuffs)

lyric fjord
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The best thing to do as a newbie (like myself) is to try n keep stuff to the basics. You dont wanna overcomplicated stuff when you dont even know what ya doing first.

lavish kayak
lavish ravine
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It does help if you know people irl who can explain stuff to you and show you what to focus on

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At least that’s what helped me understand

lavish kayak
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well i help a lot of newbies but not irl

normal flame
lavish kayak
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but if you want help DM me

normal flame
lavish ravine
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I can promise outside of some complicated rules dnd is probably the best game ever lol

lavish kayak
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grappling is the bane of my existence

lavish ravine
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Oof

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Rip

normal flame
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*previously

lavish kayak
lavish ravine
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I’ve only been playing for a couple years and most of the campaigns were created by groups dm I only know 1 premade campaign

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I’m also an absolute newb when it comes to running my own campaign

lavish kayak
lavish ravine
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I ran campaign once and whole party left staring town because of a single stall

lavish kayak
lavish ravine
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The food was questionable

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(Imagine a Minotaur selling Minotaur meat and other “people”

buoyant rose
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hello were i need to send a message to find a kinda experimented DM?

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its realy urgent

south portal
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oh hi youre back!

buoyant rose
buoyant rose
south portal
upper cave
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What built would you recommend for 1st playthough?

south portal
upper cave
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How come?

south portal
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its a good middle ground between melee, caster, and support
and the higher charisma is great for roleplay

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gives a bit of everything

upper cave
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Oh, thank you

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Any specific subclass?

south portal
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i would say oath of devotion? its the simplest one iirc

upper cave
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Okay, thanks

undone bolt
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Hello everyone am new here

next pike
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hi! i just joined the server and i honestly am really new to the game. i only know a couple of things abt it but never really quite understood how the actual gameplay works since i never really tried it. i hope i can get to learn stuff here!

south portal
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lime turret
# exotic remnant

@next pike Check out this stuff. If you’re not sure how the game is meant to operate, look up actual plays on YouTube.

next pike
next pike
scarlet wave
# exotic remnant

I might just be really dumb cuz I downloaded the app and tried to make a character but it's way too confusing 😭

lament trout
scarlet wave
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Okie

true orbit
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Hey, was playing my first campaign, we have some homebrew, and i had a situation during the game, my character is a human mystic, order of the immortal, basically a tank. I've had some spells active which made my skin tough and metal-like and it gave me the ac of 19(all of the abilities were discussed with dm), but then during a battle the enemy has cut my arm off using a katana, at first i was ok with that since our medic could probably stitch it back later, but when i mentioned that, he purposefully went back and crushed it. After the session i tried to argue with the dm that he couldn't cut it off, citing the rules of dnd, common logic and the fact that my skin was steel-like, but his answer was, and i quote: "I don't give a shit, I'm not going to explain my every action to you, it is what it is and you don't argue." Was i in the wrong for trying to argue with him, and i shouldn't question the dm, or what?

wild onyx
# true orbit Hey, was playing my first campaign, we have some homebrew, and i had a situation...

Well, as you said limb loss isn't a typical thing in D&D, and personally I'd expect that to be noted as a possibility in the house rules shared with the players before the game starts.

As to an opponent going back and destroying the severed limb, were you saying that in character or making an observation as a player?

I will agree your DM didn't comport themselves well with their counter-argument. That kind of language would be my cue to duck out of the game. You do have to accept that not everything that happens to your character is going to be under your control, but that response sounds dismissive and rude. You're playing the game together and there should be a level of mutual respect.

true orbit
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As i remember, rules to limb loss weren't discussed, or at least without details and the requirements to perform it, and i don't know if the attack was a crit, or was it in any way possible according to the rules.

And i wasn't saying anything in the character, just asked as a player if our medic could stitch it back later, but then a couple of rounds later, when i mentioned it again(as a player), the enemy went back and crushed it with his foot.

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And i agree that not everything is under my control and i didn't try to change what have happened, but sometimes it feels like nothing is under my control as a player, and no matter what i do the outcome is the same

wild onyx
true orbit
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I don't know, we usually don't discuss the rules and argue during the game, they might have wrote personally to dm about their concerns, but some players sounded a bit angry about the game sometimes

wild onyx
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I'm not suggesting you unionise, but it might help if you have a chat with them and present your concerns to the DM together. I will however reiterate that the message you quoted doesn't sound like someone I'd want to spend my free time playing with.

true orbit
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the dm is usually not that harsh by the way and he's my close friend that just wanted to play dnd and decided to be a dm for us, but ok, i'll speak with the rest of the players, thanks for advice

wild onyx
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Good luck with it, I hope it works out well!

mighty mortar
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Could someone tell me all the information i need to know about the warlock class? This is the class i probably wanna make my first character with

smoky adder
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?tag new warlock

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classWarlock Warlock

Cast spells derived from occult knowledge
Warlocks quest for knowledge that lies hidden in the fabric of the multiverse. They often begin their search for magical power by delving into tomes of forbidden lore, dabbling in invocations meant to attract the power of extraplanar beings, or seeking places of power where the influence of these beings can be felt. In no time, each Warlock is drawn into a binding pact with a powerful patron. Drawing on the ancient knowledge of beings such as angels, archfey, demons, devils, hags, and alien entities of the Far Realm, Warlocks piece together arcane secrets to bolster their own power.

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

Likes: Occult lore
Complexity: High
Starting HP: 8 + Con. modifier

smoky adder
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If you click the link there, it will take you to the full details.

mighty mortar
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Thanks

wild onyx
harsh fjord
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I tend to use advantage in those situations as it simplifies things rather than doing extra math.

main fulcrum
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Really a matter of preference. I don't do it consistently but I would give advantage personally

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You could also let them make the check even if they aren't proficient if you normally don't

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There's no specific rules for it afaik

wild onyx
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Or even give it to them free gratis.

It's a Perception 20 check to spot what's out of place in the forge, but if you've got smith's tools proficiency, you don't roll - you just know.

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Also consider the cost of failure.

mighty mortar
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just created my first character is it usually difficult to get into the game as a newbie? just asking before i look for my first group to play with

sinful shard
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no, but outside of adventures league you typically would find a group before creating your character in case the DM has specific guidelines or is running a setting that limits options

languid heron
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I am new to DnD. The whole thing seems really great, but I am not overly social. Is there an online group where people can start looking for people to join that anyone is aware of?

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harsh fjord
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Follow the bot post to read about using our Looking for Game/Group channels.

languid heron
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I am going to read that shortly, but do people want you to have a character built beforehand?

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Or do they typically want you to build something to go with the group?

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or is it more up to the DM and their preferences?

harsh fjord
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I'd say it's up to the DM and the table. Knowing how to make a character is a good idea, though!

sinful shard
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can be different from table to table, some DMs will allow almost anything while others like to limit things to fit a specific setting

wild onyx
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Make a character or two for practice.

languid heron
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I have a vague understanding of how to make a character but I really think I need a buddy to work through this one.

wild onyx
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Points at sign

Pick your class, background and species from the Free Rules.

harsh fjord
languid heron
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Thanks. I'll look that over.

sinful shard
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the character creator on the D&D Beyond website also has a toggle you can click on that will help explain choices being made through each step

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it may not always be super clear, but it can be helpful

languid heron
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Okay.

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Thanks very much!

quaint torrent
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hi I'm new

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I know how to play the game

solar surge
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Hii to everyone here, I took interest in DnD and wanna start playing with friends, we are all new at this, so if someone skilled could help me break the ice and learn most basic rules so we can start, i would be grateful.
And is online different from at the table game

quaint torrent
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lost silo
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Great info there folks

solar surge
quaint torrent
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I don't mind

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go to dms

jade socket
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Any tips for a newbie on character management? I’ve been running into some challenges with different sheet preferences from players/DMs:

  • One DM discouraged DDB for AL play, said to use the 2024 paper sheet
  • Had people confused by the official 2024 sheet I was using (bought and downloaded), wondering why i was not using DDB export
  • Some prefer Roll20 while outright refusing to accept players using DDB's
  • Tried handwritten, but my handwriting isn’t great for keeping up
  • Struggling with tracking notes for mid/end-game – learning a separate sheet or notebook helps

I’m trying to figure out the best way to manage characters without juggling too many sources. I'm about to register on Roll20 and replicate my character there, but it seems like a lot now having 3 sources to manage and keep up. Would love any and all ideas!

jade socket
solar surge
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like super new from scratch 😄

jade socket
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let me send you a DM of what I found

solar surge
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sure

sinful shard
jade socket
wheat crystal
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I recommend using DDB as a base. You can export the sheet to PDF if you need to have it physically.

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There’s some 3rd party tools to integrate DDB to roll20 as well.

jade socket
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But what about having a character that requires having the digital PHB to create? I had purchase to that to do that with DDB, and not really looking to do that with Roll20. Seems redundant and expensive. I guess would it be more of a decision around whether or not I want to join a Roll20 required game?

sinful shard
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Right, if they're using Roll20 exclusively and if they're even so strict as to not allow the tool that imports DDB info to the character sheet, then that's probably a sign that it's not the right table for you.

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people being confused by the 2024 sheets are probably still using the 2014 versions

wheat crystal
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Some DMs as you’ve experienced have certain requirements. If you can’t or don’t want to meet them then it’s totally ok to skip and find a better table for you.

As for note taking, I suggest using a note or other writing app (docs, notepad, word, etc) if you play online. Personally when I’m a player I just write down important names in-session then fill in any other details I feel are important post session

wheat crystal
jade socket
sinful shard
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I think it's called beyond20

jade socket
jade socket
# sinful shard I think it's called beyond20

Ah ok I just found it. Double checked this DM's rules and they explicitly don't allow use of it, so yeah I think that might not be a table option for me, or I would just need to create a new character within the limits of the free options. Cool tool though so thank you for mentioning!

sinful shard
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sounds like a DM i'd personally want to avoid

upbeat grotto
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Hellooo, im trying to start out on playing dnd with a couple of friends and, ive tried watching a couple of youtube videos on it but tbh I didnt understand anything about how to pick stats or actually dice rolls in general, if anyone can, please explain to me how any of that works (be careful, i might have more questions)

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lost silo
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Great links there to get I the basics. Then after reading those ask away

upbeat grotto
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Oh sorry, thank youu

lost silo
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No need to apologize friend

jade socket
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@lost silo second the no apologizing. If it's one thing I have found being a newcomer to D&D myself, is this community as been extremely welcoming and helpful with any and all questions. It's so incredibly refreshing. I honestly don't think I would have done my last couple of sessions if I wasn't on here.

lost silo
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That’s awesome to hear

upbeat grotto
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So uhm, the rules seem too simple, i downloaded the pdf about what to do on your turn since it looks really helpful, but i thought dnd was this really intricate and complicate game where i need to read a 300 page book that also has like 2 sequels to it 😭

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I dont understand the leveling mechanic but the other stuff doesn't seem like extremely complicated

lost silo
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It can be that complicated if you want to go that deep with it. But all in all it is rather simple

upbeat grotto
# exotic remnant

Im a player but no one in my party has ever played before and most of the stuff here seemed to tell me to rely on my dm or my party to explain where i am doing something wrong

lost silo
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I’ve been playing for a LONG time and I keep it simple for newer folks who eventually get the hang of things so then we amp it up every so often

upbeat grotto
wheat crystal
jade socket
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So I think I'm going to toy around with creating a Roll20 based character and see how I feel about sticking with it for situations where I maybe want to use Roll20. Keeping it limited to the free options only, but figured id give it a go just to get a feel for the experience of it.

nocturne plover
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Hi, I am creating currently a Tiefling with a Backstory, that her father was a mighty demon (similar to Inuyasha), but couldn't decide which class she should go, I am on the edge between Berserker (Strength based, muscular power and rage) and Hexblade (Also hard hitting with her power, but also be charming, and more allrounder with spells. Her patron would be just her demon blood). I created her backstory and personality for both specs. She can fit in both very well. If you have some good advice (besides from with no explaining or chose for your group) I will be very thankfully. (Got until also the advice that warlock has more possibles then barbarian using only his strength).

jade socket
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Dang so does Roll20 not allow you to edit background and personality trait information after you create the character? I'm seeing nothing that lets me edit any of that.

echo kelp
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Check with the Roll20 support forums (or ask folks in #third-party since it's a 3rd party tool/service).

buoyant rose
echo kelp
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Read #find-a-game carefully - but the bot commands start with /looking-for then select the right channel option that pops up.

buoyant rose
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okay

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and i just put the commands anywere orr?

echo kelp
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Correct - anywhere you can type here in our channels. Even in #find-a-game (bot will automatically remove it afterwards).

buoyant rose
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okay thanks a lot

jovial scaffold
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Hello

echo kelp
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Welcome to the official D&D Discord server ran by Wizards of the Coast!

uneven magnet
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Hi ive never played d&d and i wanna start

smoky adder
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Welcome! There’s some helpful links in #dnd-newcomers to get you started, but if you’ve got any specific questions, fire away.

lost silo
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Check out these links for some basic info

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left nacelle
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Hey guys, I'm a huge Warhammer lore guy and I have been looking a lot into D&D. I'm just wondering where I should start or any information.

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

echo smelt
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Hi, I've never played D&D before, but I've seen a lot about it and really wanna get into it

valid sundial
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Names Dom, never played DnD. Hope to learn

lyric fjord
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If anyone is running a campaign for or atleast accepting of newbies pls lmk

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lethal tinsel
#

Hi I'm Jan I've played a couple of campaigns before so I know enough of the basics but I still have rhings to learn so I'm just here to ask questions

surreal epoch
#

Hi I’m currently playing BG3 solo and with friends. Can someone tell me if the way the game is portrayed is accurate to what an IRL D&D campaign would look like?

topaz garnet
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Ehhh, some snippets.
Some between-character interactions, like characters being upset over something against their personality and ideals and goals, can be expected. The sheer commodity of magic items in BG3, not exactly, nor the slot system they have for it.

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morning folks

minor mason
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There will be some similarities because BG3 uses a highly customised 5e, but for the most part the experience is entirely different.

burnt rivet
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so, I’m a new player with zero DnD experience trying to find their first campaign. Any advice?

mild flint
burnt rivet
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mild flint
burnt rivet
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thanks for the help tho

mild flint
swift niche
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Question, Is Ravenloft and Cure of Stahd in the same "plane", do I buy both of them and combine them?

mild flint
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So just buy CoS and then play it, you can get other ravenloft stuff as well but CoS should be all you need

burnt rivet
# mild flint It be like that sometimes

anyways, I found a couple campaigns I liked and applied for them, they all said they're newbie friendly and they have times that work for me. Guess I'll look through the game rules while I'm waiting for responses

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leaden flax
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Hi i just joined. Were looking for a possible DM to help guide us group of 5+ people on a discord server (complete beginners somewhat) , need to sched it sorry if wrong channel

floral briar
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hello guys, I am new here and I don't really use discord so I don't really know how it works, I am new to dnd I love watching people play, but more than that I love seeing and making art especially fantasy, so I would love to see where I can post some of my art here and ask for feedback

minor mason
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floral briar
novel tapir
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Hiiii I’m new

echo kelp
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Welcome to the official D&D Discord server run by Wizards of the Coast

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

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

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dawn sand
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New to the server and working on a new character. If I have questions about my build I'd post them in the character discussion channel?

I want to try and do it myself before asking so I can learn the ropes

mild flint
dawn sand
lucid stag
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Hi guys I'm New to D&D I created a character i want you to see it if he's like good or no or should i change somethings . Where can i share it ?

harsh fjord
lucid stag
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Thank you

pearl vessel
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Heyya everyone!! I've always been interested in playing D&D ever since I watched stranger things (like 3-4 years ago i think), but I never really got around to it! so i was hoping i could have some help in helping me start out! thanks! I am a teen so i do have exams right now so i wont be able to play for a few weeks ToT. But im excited to get started on this amazing journey!!! Much love! ❤️

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pearl vessel
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ahhh

unfortunately i'm taking a break from DM-ing rn because I just did an adventure with my friends just a couple weeks ago

wanton mirage
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I'm building a ranger in D&D 2024 and I have realized that I don't quite know what a prepared spell is

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I'm used to spell slots, the page im looking at for ranger lists "Prepared spells per spell level" but no spell slots

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Your character selects from their spells that they've learned a set of spells that they'll have prepared for the day. The spells they haven't prepared they will not be able to cast that day. But after a long rest, they can swap things up and have a new set of prepared spells.

wanton mirage
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ok so that is what i thought, ty,
then the page for ranger not listing spell slots is just an error?

echo kelp
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So a level 3 ranger has 4 prepared spells and 3x Level 1 spell slots to use their leveled spells.

wanton mirage
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there we go! website i was looking at just didnt have it i guess

echo kelp
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So 3 spell slots to use one of their 4 prepared spells.

wanton mirage
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tysm

limpid bone
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hey, y'all i just joined and i was trying to find a game but the looking for players and community # s are full of "there are no messages in this thread". is there a better way of finding a game?

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nevermind, im also a little new to discord sorry

torpid spade
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hey why cant i request a dm?

smoky adder
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What do you mean?

torpid spade
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or request

fallow quartz
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Hey

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So I just finished creating my dungeons and dragon character, and I’m a wizard. How do I actually play a match or get started from this point forward?

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Help

torpid spade
fallow quartz
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Oki

sinful shard
robust chasm
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hi there, me and my friends want to play dnd cause we all like rpgs and i just have some questions about the mechanics and stuff like combat and what the DM does, especially since ive taken on the role of DM and it looks kind of complicated even though we plan on using a premade adventure, basically do i have to prepare alot before starting or we can just start on the premade adventure and go from there

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robust chasm
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also none of us have played dnd before so itll probably be a mess lol

main fulcrum
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How much prep you do tends to be a matter of preference

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But in general, reading over the adventure itself, the combat rules and the glossary are probably good starting points

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And have your players read their character abilities

robust chasm
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is it fine if we understand like 10% of the stuff and just go in and see what happens or is that a bad idea

main fulcrum
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There is no single right way to do it. If you have fun doing that, it's fine

robust chasm
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out of the 5 of us in the group only one guy can read all the rules and remember them and that guy is not me xd

main fulcrum
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No one remembers all the rules. But it's good to have a general ideal and look up things as needed

robust chasm
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alright thats nice, thanks for help

twilit panther
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Hi

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I’m brand new to D&D can someone please explain the rules

south portal
fallow quartz
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I’d like to play an actual game. I’ve read so much it’s making me dizzy

oak veldt
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quick question, in this server's context, what is a "community game" ?

south portal
tribal hemlock
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How dose one get into playing the game and get a group?

delicate matrix
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Usually you play with friends.

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But you could use dnd beyond or roll20 to do an online campaign

lost silo
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follow the easy steps in #find-a-game to find what DM's are offering for groups and / or post what you are looking for in a group.

robust chasm
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will it be ok if i just make the entire adventure and monsters and encounters by myself because i dont wanna spend like $60 on a premade one

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for my first time with a bunch of guys who have also never played dnd before

lime turret
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Alternatively by any of the starter sets, they’re like $30 each.

hearty escarp
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robust chasm
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i have watched a couple vids about the game and it seems kinda chaotic and not linear in the slightest, so im also not sure how much i should make my group follow the plot and the rules of the game

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there are alot of rules and things involving dice and stuff that i think ill wing alot of it

gleaming sky
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Some dms roll dice for everything and others only roll them in combat, it depends on what the dm wants to do

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Most groups find a balance somewhere in the middle of those two extremes

topaz garnet
# robust chasm i have watched a couple vids about the game and it seems kinda chaotic and not l...

Well, that's the thing about a TTRPG being run by a person. It doesn't have to be pre-scripted like videogames, the DM can improvise if needed.
In a videogame, a dialogue choice might be wittled down to "agree or disagree", choosing a red team or blue team, etc. But in D&D, since there is a person running it, it's actually possible to make a third choice, or otherwise say basically anything when talking to nonplayer characters. You could easily see someone trying to make a compromise, or to remain neutral, or to go make their own yellow team or something.

There's a lot of adventure books now which do essentially have an overarching script, but again, it is possible for a DM to improvise, add or edit things, and so on.

onyx torrent
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Chat, is playing on mobile (with roll 20) possible

echo kelp
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Owlbear.rodeo is one of the few that’s actually okay-ish with mobile devices.

edgy onyx
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From experience, Roll20 is definitely not optimal for mobile

smoky adder
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Yeah, I wouldn’t recommend it.

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Owlbear works a lot better for mobile.

topaz garnet
wary dock
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hey guys im new to this server and i cant find out how this server works

smoky adder
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What did you want to know specifically?

lavish kayak
wary dock
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beacuse im not a dm nor in one

lavish kayak
wary dock
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yea but i dont understand it

lavish kayak
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done

smoky adder
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You'll need to use a Discord bot in order to submit a post.

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If you type /looking in any channel, you should see it pop up as a suggestion.

safe wyvern
echo kelp
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You can use our Looking for Game channels to find a group/game to join

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fallen surge
# safe wyvern Wait I’m completely new to dnd is there a mobile game or online dnd game I can t...

So, its important to keep in mind that "playing D&D online" and "playing a D&D themed video game" are two different things. If you're looking for a single player experience, then you're looking for a video game. Baulder's Gate 3 would be the best option for that. But when most people talk about "playing D&D online" what they mean is using discord or some other platform to voice or text chat with other people so they can play a normal game of D&D without being in person with with other people

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pearl vessel
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HEY EVERYONE SO I WAS WONDERING IF SOMEONE COULD HELP ME BRING MY CHARACTER TO LIFE?AND MAKE MY CHARACTER SHEET? THIS IS MY IDEA

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WAIT NO I CANT SEND PICS DM ME IF U CAN HELP PWEASE AND ILL SEND U MY IDEA!! ^O^

lyric fjord
wild onyx
quaint tendon
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timid locust
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Sure! Most people nowadays play DnD online with other folks

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You can follow the link above to see how to find a group here on this server

quaint tendon
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tysm !!!

pearl vessel
fresh fable
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Turn off caps

lone lagoon
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Where can i find someone to play online with?

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plucky ridge
lone lagoon
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Ok

pearl vessel
lone lagoon
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Thx

plucky ridge
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Happy to help

fresh fable
pearl vessel
fresh fable
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Paper or dndbeyond

pearl vessel
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Okay I'll work on it!! Thanks a lot!!❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹

lyric fjord
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Hun, it’d be best you take making ya character slowly. There’s no need to rush

unreal dagger
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can somebody help me with explain how DC works how i can help my player to do as i am the DM and they and myself is new?

smoky adder
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A DC is the target number for ability checks and saving throws.

timid locust
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Basically, a DC is the number that a creature needs to beat in order to succeed at something.

smoky adder
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If the total of your check/save equals or exceeds the DC, that’s a success.

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Anything less is a failure.

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As a rough metric, DC 10 is an easy task, 15 is medium, and 20 is hard.

weak crater
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Hi im new to d&d i want to know how to play since i got very interested on playing after seeing some videos of roleplaying games and all seem to lead to d&d i appreciate any information i can get to start

timid locust
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Frequently, as the DM, the game will tell you what the DC for something is. For example, it says that the DC for picking a lock is a DC15 Sleight of Hand check. If your player wants to pick a lock, they'll have to roll the appropriate check, add up all their modifiers, and if the total number is 15 or higher, they succeed!

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unreal dagger
unreal dagger
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also just for refrence i am playing for free i have no D&D equipment

timid locust
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The Basic Rules are completely free and you can find dice rolling software online, thankfully

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You can find the free basic rules in the bot post just a few messages above

timid cloud
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So Im coming back to DnD after several years, is there a big noticable difference between 2014 and 2024 rules?

fallen surge
smoky adder
unreal dagger
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Thanks again

weak crater
fallen surge
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You definitely do not need to memorize the entire thing. There will be 4-5 other people at the table to help you remember anything if you forget, and its perfectly fine to pull out the rule book while playing. That's very normal. You can make your life a lot easier if you learn where certain information is within the rules, rather than learning what that information actually says.

idle sonnet
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Hi! I'm new to dnd but i kind of understand the basics of the game. Do i need to have the book to play?

weak crater
fallen surge
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fallen surge
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the free basic rules I just mentioned is linked in the bot post above, under the Quick Links section

idle sonnet
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Where do people usually play?

harsh fjord
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That can vary a ton. Some do in person, whether at a DM's home or at a local game story (or even a library). Others use a digital platform like Roll20. Some just manage with a calling service like Discord or Skype.

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Discord plus a platform like Roll20 or Owlbear Rodeo is a popular combo.

fallen surge
# idle sonnet Where do people usually play?

D&D is played in the imagination. Meaning, you don't need a website or platform to play the game. You just need to be able to talk to other people. So once you find a group, you can decide on whatever method of communication works best for all of you. Discord voice chat is a popular option for online play.

idle sonnet
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Alright, thankyou!

weak crater
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Is most of d&d matches Made in vcs? If thats the case do i have to talk to play in vc or is there any alternatives?

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dynoError No tag PBP found in category new.

echo kelp
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?tag new online

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fallen surge
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?tag new pbp

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kind raft
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DND is masssively about communicating your roleplay of your character, so it would be difficult to play a character without talking to any of the party if theyre all in a vc, but if you talk to the group you want to play with im sure that you can find a solution

fallen surge
# weak crater Is most of d&d matches Made in vcs? If thats the case do i have to talk to play ...

Voice Chat is definitely the most popular way to play online, but as I said, the only thing you really need is a method of communication. So, there are some people that play the game through text chats instead. This is called "Play-By-Post" or PBP for short. The article above gives a brief explanation of how this works. If that interests you, then you can look for those keywords when searching for a group. It is less popular than voice chat though, which means it might take longer to find a group that is interested in playing that way

weak crater
harsh fjord
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You can, but they are rare, as Colossus said.

fallen surge
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Yes. If you search through the posting in #looking-for-players you can try to find a DM that is hosting a PBP game

harsh fjord
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There are websites and servers that specialize in PBP, but the search for a good group in any format is challenging.

lofty moth
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im trying to get into dnd but i cant get past scheduling conflicts with my group

fallen surge
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That's always the hardest part, yeah. I've personally had the most success by forming groups around when we're free, rather than forming a group first and then scheduling when to play after the fact. But there's not too much advice we can give you at this point. Everyone's situation is unique

weak crater
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What is VTT?

wild onyx
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Virtual Table Top. A shared board visible through a website or app.

weak crater
minor mason
timid locust
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Your DM usually decides which VTT you'll be using, if you're using one.

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In most cases, they're free for the players. The DM may have to purchase the software or content, though.

weak crater
timid locust
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Usually you'll access the website provided by the DM separately.

wild onyx
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Case by case. In the vast majority it's free with an account to access it.

weak crater
dim jewel
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Hello, could someone explain to me about Druid's Spirit Totem? It's a bonus action, but there's a box next to Short Rest in my Character Sheet. Does that mean I can only use it once before I do a short rest? I thought bonus action can happen every turn

foggy saffron
harsh fjord
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The feature says in the text that you can only use it once per short/long rest.

dim jewel
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Oh I see it now. Thank you. I had to click on the text for the more descriptive text

upbeat heart
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Hello! I am a fellow Player! I am looking to join a group or campaign! I have been a forever dm for oneshots but I would really love to play for once without the stress of prepping everything-

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placid gale
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Hey 👋 I’m looking to join a group or jsut make some new friends I’m brand new to dnd

stark yew
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You guys I'm new here. You guys show me the ropes

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jade hornet
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New 5o discord question. Was told to DM private message someone and I don't know how to do that?

echo kelp
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If they don't allow direct messages, then if they have an LFG post, you can use the thread attached to the post to communicate with them.

jade hornet
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I tried searching for the name they gave me but it is not recognized.

echo kelp
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Then perhaps they're no longer on the server (do be careful - there can be a lot of scammers on Discord).

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Also some folks don't allow direct message except from folks they've added as friends.

jade hornet
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It was someone looking for a player on the D&D beyond site.

echo kelp
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Then message them on the DnDBeyond forums?

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They may not be on Discord.

jade hornet
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OK maybe I am in the wrong place.

echo kelp
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Different platforms, run by the same company.

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You can also find games on this server using the Looking For Game channel (LFG). See #find-a-game to learn how to use them.

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For example DM's needing players for their games post in #looking-for-players and you can private message them or post in their threads to indicate interest in their game.

robust chasm
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so i have a few more questions about how the game is played especially online, like is there a site or app the group of us can use where it can show everyone's player cards and statuses and all that and i can do my DM stuff like giving encounters, writing down what people do so i can keep track of everything and also to like show an enemy during combat and have my group use various visuals i came up with in a sort of interactive way

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cause currently im making one really long google slides that all of us are gonna share while we sit in vc and play, is that a valid way to play

harsh fjord
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Sure, if the rest of the table is okay with it.

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You seem to be asking for a virtual tabletop (VTT), though I'm not sure there's a single one that does everything you're looking for. Popular VTTs include:

  • Owlbear Rodeo
  • Roll20
  • Fantasy Grounds
  • Foundry
  • Demiplane
minor mason
robust chasm
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oh thats great yeah

weak crater
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I already created My character now what? Do i have to do anything else to start looking for a Match?

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# weak crater I already created My character now what? Do i have to do anything else to start ...

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.

robust chasm
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is there a conversion to metric for the character sheets and enemies

plucky ridge
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What do you mean by conversion metric?

robust chasm
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so height is in metres and weight is in kg

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and speed and distance also in metres

plucky ridge
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A lot is done in the imperial system rather than metric

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Movement is measured in feet for example

robust chasm
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i don't know what moving 30ft is but i know what it is after converting to metric and it says 9 metres

plucky ridge
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On a map or board, each square is 5 ft so if someone can move 30ft, they could then move through 6 squares horizontally, vertically or diagonally

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It's also how you measure attacks like Fireball which casts a 20ft radius sphere (40ft diameter) - anyone inside that 20ft radius would be caught in the fireball

robust chasm
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ah i see ill make my combat map have a grid then so its easier to understand distance and whatnot

plucky ridge
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Yup, that's the best way to measure it. Especially during combat when things like positioning can matter a lot.

sage dock
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How do I redeem my digital purchase for Heroes of the Borderlands? The email says its ready on DnD Beyond but im not finding it.

smoky adder
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It releases on the 16th.

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Still another week to go.

robust chasm
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how many goblins is too many goblins for a group of level 1 ranger, wizard and paladin

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is a wave of 2, then 3 then 5 good to start with or ill just wing it live until it works

smoky adder
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You’d want to check their CR.

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A monster’s CR means it’s a moderate challenge for a group of four adventurers of that level.

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So a CR 1 creature would be a moderate challenge for four level 1 characters.

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It would be slightly harder for three of them.

robust chasm
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this thing i have says one goblin is 1/4 CR

smoky adder
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Then three at once would be pretty close.

robust chasm
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this is gonne be like the first combat encounter assuming my group doesnt deviate from the plot in the first 5 minutes

smoky adder
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Five would be harder.

robust chasm
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ah alright then, ill do something like wave of 2, 3, 3 then

smoky adder
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Breaking them into waves would make it easier.

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Especially for level 1, where characters don’t have a lot of HP.

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It would also let you adapt the number of goblins up or down if you need to make it harder or easier on the fly.

exotic dew
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What are the best resources to learn how to make a very simple homebrew world?

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Sowmthinsa that's extremely beginner friendly and a campaign I can play with friedsn who don't know anything about dnd

wild onyx
exotic dew
harsh fjord
jaunty radish
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I decided to join a close friend of mine's campaign she's running this semester in the D&D club at the community college we go to. I've never played before, and before 2 weeks ago, I'd never created a character either. Our first session is tomorrow, but unfortunately, I was exposed to covid Monday, so now I have to wait and test this evening, and just pray I'm negative so I can go to the session tomorrow. I've already informed my dm of all of this

fallen surge
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Best of luck to you! I hope you get to play. Based on the context you've provided, I can assume that group is playing in person, but its also possible to play D&D online. In the worse case scenario, perhaps you could ask the group to accommodate you by doing a voice or video call with you and letting you play that way

jaunty radish
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Yeah we're in person. We all have discord and have a separate chat in a server for the club and maybe.

slim gorge
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helloo i’m a little bit of a newbie to D&D (apart from Baldur’s Gate 3 but not sure that counts) any tips on how to start?

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harsh fjord
weak crater
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I found a Match what Will happen now where its the Game gonna develop? Are there special channels for the games or is it just gonna happen in prívate in a dm group or different server?

timid locust
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It's going to be organized by that DM specifically. I'd reach out to them about how they would like to handle it.

foggy gorge
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I have an idea for a D&D newbies table at a Halloween event - have a space called "NERF Island" (Negates Energy that is Really Fatal) for people to just play D&D Fight Club. I'd have some pregen charaters ready.

Good ✅ or Bad 🚫 idea?

fallen surge
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I don’t want to say it’s a bad idea, because I’m sure you could have plenty of fun with it, but idk if “D&D Fight Club” is the best way to get newcomers interested in the hobby, since there’s a lot more to the game than just that. Skipping out on role play or investing yourself in a character really doesn’t do the game justice

timid locust
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I see Colossus typing, and I trust his opinion on this, but I'll start typing as well to make a point. DnD isn't really made or balanced for PVP whatsoever. I wouldn't ever recommend a PVP game to new players.

fallen surge
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Oh yeah I didn’t even consider that it might be PvP. I was assuming party vs monster in a coliseum or something. Yeah if it’s PVP I’d say that should be a hard no

static grove
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Hello i am trying out DnD but idk where to start

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timid locust
static grove
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Alright

slate bolt
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with the mounted feat, do you get advantage against enemies without mounts? i ask because it only says advantage against ones with SMALLER mounts, it doesnt quite make sense, so i want to clarify, thx

harsh fjord
ashen tiger
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Hello all, I have done D&D once at a friend's house but still don't know much

harsh fjord
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Welcome! Did you have specific questions?

ashen tiger
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Well mainly how the games are ran are they commonly ran in voice chat or text followed by a few other questions if they come to mind

timid locust
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Most games nowadays are online and run over voice chat. There are games that are text-only (called Play By Post games), but they're much more rare by comparison.

ashen tiger
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That's great, then next is what do we use to roll and keep track of sheets like I said very new to it online and I know it's probably a very stupid question.

lavish kayak
harsh fjord
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It depends on the group. Some use a VTT like Roll20, whereas others don't bother. (Every group I'm in is different)

timid locust
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Ultimately, your DM will tell you what the group is using, and will provide what's necessary.

lavish kayak
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DM's choice, period

ashen tiger
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Okay okay cool. . . Well I guess I'll try and get started then.

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sullen scroll
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hey

harsh fjord
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Welcome to the server!

ashen tiger
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Yo

static grove
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been getting random friend requests from this server strangely

echo kelp
jaunty radish
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If you've posted in the LFG Channels then some direct messages from interested parties would be expected. But again, if you feel it's sus and breaking Discord's ToS, feel free to report it to Discord.

hazy heron
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Hello

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Welcome to the official D&D server!

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If you're new to D&D, you may find #learn-to-play and the pinned messages here in the channel useful to help get you started

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

hazy heron
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So what dnd game do I run roll20 or the dnd game on steam

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I'm not aware of a D&D virtual tabletop on Steam. Roll20 is a virtual tabletop that can be used to play D&D with folks.

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All you need to play D&D is the free basic rules, character sheets (physical or digital), dice (physical or digital), a way to communicate, and a group of folks wanting to play.

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As a reminder, we don't actually host any games on this server but you're welcome to use our Looking For Game channels to find a game.
See #find-a-game to learn more.

main fulcrum
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It looks like there's a bunch of D&D related games on steam, including Baldur's Gate and D&D Online. But those are different than the tabletop game

echo kelp
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Ah okay. So a video/computer game.

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Yeah they may be inspired by or use some of the rules from D&D but it's a different experience then sitting around a table (physical or virtual) to play D&D with people.

shy verge
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Hi everyone, I’m new to d&d and I really would like to know how to get started playing it

ashen tiger
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Hello Siri

lost silo
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Hey! Check out these links with basic info

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wispy vortex
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Hi there, I'm still trying to figure out dm-ing, though Idk how many playeres is 'enough' nor can I figure out how to get a online 'tabletop' that doesn't cost much, I got the maps downloaded for "The Rise of Tiamat" as a first session or game, but I don't know what I'm doing really

harsh fjord
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ah sorry

harsh fjord
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All good!

wispy vortex
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I would've used roll20 but it dpesn't have Rise of Tiamat anymore

minor mason
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Also, you don't really need a VTT. Especially if you're just starting out

harsh fjord
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If you have map files digitally, you can upload them to most VTTs, including Roll20, without needing to buy the module.

wispy vortex
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Okay, I got four, just need em to make their characters. and uploading them wasn't something I could figure out.

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Thank you guys btw, I've only ever dmed once and then my ex at the time never played with me again cause results of his choice of action

minor mason
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Rise of Tiamat is a medium level module iirc (level 8). If you're new, try running a low level session first.

wispy vortex
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okay, what's your suggestion?

harsh fjord
wispy vortex
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Okay! I'll look into that some more then, Thanks!

harsh fjord
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As for low-level adventures, Dragons of Stormwreck Isle or Dragon of Icespire Peak are community favorites. If you're going with one-shots rather than campaigns, you have so many options.

wary inlet
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Hiii. I am completely new to the D&D world, but I am interested in learning however, I don't know where to start. I have tried asking on reddit but no help there.

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harsh fjord
wary inlet
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Thanks!

ashen tiger
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Hello Witchy

wispy vortex
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So, i think I'll be using Roll20 for the most part, at least as a newbie and broke. tbfh

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thank you guys for your eariler help.

wary inlet
fresh cloak
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lapis hill
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Hello

sly pollen
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HAII

still river
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Hello!! HAPPY320x320

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I'm so excited to learn how to play D&D

shy flax
still river
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Thank ya!

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sly pollen
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Can i run a character idea by someone

fallen surge
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You certainly can. Feel free to post it in #character-discussion. That is the channel for sharing character ideas and getting feedback

lapis hill
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Hello

brazen vine
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hello everyone!

velvet jetty
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Hi

livid venture
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can i playy

wheat crystal
livid venture
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ooo

errant shoal
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Hallo

kindred whale
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hi guys

lapis minnow
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Hiii

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lavish kayak
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everyone feel free to ask

hallow thicket
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I’m completely new to dnd my partner plays online but I really want to get into it but have nobody to play with

lime turret
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lime turret
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I see.

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You can look in #find-a-game or try looking for D&D games in a local gaming store.

vocal jacinth
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Hi, do we have a dedicated channel for one shot? I dont seams to find it... PepeHands

harsh fjord
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We don't, but you can filter a search in any channel with keywords.

vocal jacinth
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Thanks pepeyes

hidden shard
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Is there Like a list of all subclasses in existence? I don't need their stats, only the names and maybe in which sourcebook they can be found

I checked DnDBeyond but the Class Pages only list 1 Subclass each and the Shop Doesnt list the classes for each handbook

harsh fjord
hidden shard
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Thank you, maybe someone Else has Something or I have to collect the remaining subclasses myself 🥲

fallen surge
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Yeah it is a little strange how that's not an easily available list to find. On D&D Beyond, if you search for things like spells and monsters, it will show you the options from books you don't own, but if you click on them the info will be blurred out and you'll be prompted to go to the marketplace. But for subclasses specifically, they just hide the ones you haven't purchased yet. I'm sure someone somewhere has put together the list that you're looking for, but I don't know where that would be off the top of my head.

wild onyx
upbeat pewter
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Hi I’m looking to join a campaign I haven’t played DND before

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lavish kayak
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also @upbeat pewter why is your name dndguy if you never played

upbeat pewter
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BECUASE I’m getting into it

ashen field
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Hello there

lavish kayak
upbeat pewter
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Hi

lavish kayak
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oooooh you just made a discord acc?

ashen field
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No I had this one for awhile

lavish kayak
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dndguy

upbeat pewter
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Yea I just made this one

ashen field
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Oh sorry

lavish kayak
upbeat pewter
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Ok

fervent current
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Okay so sorry about that

lavish kayak
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thanks

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balmy oracle
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hello im woundering if i can find DM or a host?

wild onyx
# balmy oracle hello im woundering if i can find DM or a host?

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.

balmy oracle
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how do i use it looking for dms?

wild onyx
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Instructions are in my post.

lavish kayak
mellow rampart
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Never played dnd y’all! I’m tryna get started 😏