#dnd-newcomers

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peak walrus
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i gotta go over the rules again

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just to be sure

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do you think this looks right for a character though

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like did i mess anything up

minor mason
peak walrus
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thank you

static compass
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Could you help me join a game?

lime turret
minor mason
north helm
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Hey

pseudo grotto
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Only willing to play DND if it has dinosaurs

lost silo
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They do have them indeed. I use them semi often in one of my campaigns, although I think I may be weird for it lol

pseudo grotto
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I only want to do dinosaurs, even got myself a dinosaur theme dungeons and dragon book

lost silo
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well if u DM a game, you certainly can!!!

pseudo grotto
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I have no interest in being the dungeon master mainly because I think it’s boring

lost silo
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ah got ya. well I am going to say, you may have a hard time finding a DM who is only willing to use Dinos but I wish ya luck

pseudo grotto
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Thank you

pseudo grotto
lost silo
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oh that seems really cool!!! you can DM me about it if u wish

paper cloud
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How should I go about playing my first game as a dm (as a dm and as a person)

tacit seal
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how do i find a oneshot type voice game on here

exotic remnantBOT
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echo kelp
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?newdm

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

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

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

Embrace the shared story.

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

It’s not a competition.

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

Be fair and flexible.

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

Modify the adventure to suit your tastes.

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

Don’t worry about mistakes.

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

lost silo
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dang was just about to put that lol thanks Noob. I am starting to remember them lol

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what triggers the lfg one?

echo kelp
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?looking

peak walrus
lost silo
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you may

hollow ingot
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I heard a bit about this game and it seemed fascinating but like how do you play?

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next jay
hollow ingot
next jay
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Good to know

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Let me know if you have any questions, I can answer some of them

toxic saffron
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Question, I am creating a character who is proficient in simple weapons.
Does she get to add her proficiency bonus (+2) and her dex modifier (+1)?
The weapon is dagger btw, finesse.

keen horizon
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Can anyone help me?

echo kelp
sage brook
keen horizon
toxic saffron
keen horizon
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Play*

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And im also trying to fill out a dnd character sheet

sage brook
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What is it that you are struggling with? Are you in a game, cause there are begining games as well?

toxic whale
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I’m also new but so excited to learn 😊

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keen horizon
sage brook
# exotic remnant

There are several aspects. Character creation, ability scores, proficiency, combat ect. This is a good start. @keen horizon

keen horizon
keen elbow
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Hello, new to dnd and was wondering how can I get into a game with people?

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wheat crystal
echo kelp
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Feel free to ask specific questions

sage brook
wheat crystal
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I'm quoting the Basic Rules directly

keen horizon
wheat crystal
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Those will be dependent on your ability scores

keen horizon
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Im confuzzled

wheat crystal
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In general a saving throw bonus will be equal to:

  • The relevant ability score modifier + your proficiency bonus (if proficient)
sage brook
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They are calculated by what you have in your ability scores. Are you using a character builder, paper sheet and pencil?

keen horizon
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Paper and pencil

keen elbow
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are there any games I can hop into today?

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echo kelp
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I would not expect many games to be organized and ready to go on such short notice as it often takes time and effort to coordinate schedules.

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But perhaps one of the D&D servers posting in #looking-for-community may have a one shot or pick-up type D&D game ready to go.

sage brook
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So a person who has a +3 (a 16) in Wisdom and and is level 3 and is proficient would have a a +5 in the Saving throw.

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@keen horizon

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If they do not have a proficiency their saving throw would be equal to the modifier. In the example I gave above, if they wasn't proficient in Wisdom they would just have a +3 to their d20 die roll.

keen horizon
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Thx

sage brook
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That would then make it a +3 only.

wheat crystal
# keen horizon Paper and pencil

Ability scores are generated with 1 of 3 methods. I suggest choosing Point Buy or Standard Array since it's more widely acceptable without DM supervision. See here

sage brook
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The proficiency bonus is determined by the character level to which you would be starting. A DM will usually guide you through character creation as part of a Session 0 after they have explained the world to you and their requirements.@keen horizon
You are welcome.

runic sparrow
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so i was guna start the first campaign with my people tmrw (lmop), but some 1 suggested i ran a 1 shot first, rn im looking at the delian tomb, but im not sure if its a good one shot...
They are all first time players and i am a first time dm

sage brook
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You could utilize the Dungeon Delves box set.

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@runic sparrow

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What system are you wanting to run?

wise pulsar
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Hello

sage brook
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Hello.

north helm
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Hello anyone staring a campaign

spark tide
upbeat glacier
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Hi guys! I’m pretty new to DND, I just recently got into it two years ago, I started with just a one shot but my DM (who is a friend of mine) eventually found a group and we started playing an in-person campaign.. unfortunately, we all got too busy and so now I’m looking for new people to play with!

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mighty mortar
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What are the ability scores i should have as a bard?

hearty escarp
lavish kayak
last crane
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Hi, i'm really into storytelling, and want to make a one shot session for my friends who already played dnd before. The problem is that the campaign should be on roll 20 because we live far away from each other. Do you think it will be hard to do? The story part is already covered but im worried that i know very little about dnd mechanics and such. Mostly everything i know is bg3 lol

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Also any tips for dming in general would be appreciated

hearty escarp
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# mighty mortar What are the ability scores i should have as a bard?

The link thing is basically assuming that u are using 1 type of score generation
No matter which 1 you choose charisma needs to be your highest score
Constitution and dexterity is also important
You probably won't get anything out of having any streanth
And just put intelligence and wisdom where you want to

subtle flame
silver crystal
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elo is there a channel or anywhere to ask for gm's and or players cuz were looking for an extra person

timid locust
last crane
rain pagoda
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Hi

smoky adder
rain pagoda
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I’m new to the DND thing, but I’ve always wanted to try it out

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Also, is there a certain age for DND?

lavish kayak
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(ofc you dont have to say)

rain pagoda
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Oh I’m under 18

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This is my brother’s account

lavish kayak
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like 6 year olds play dnd

rain pagoda
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If it’s fine with you, can you teach me how to play?

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lavish kayak
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and DM me for any help you want

rain pagoda
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I’m new to discord

lavish kayak
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oh wait you dont know how to DM me?

rain pagoda
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What does DM mean?

lavish kayak
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lavish kayak
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@rain pagoda this post up here

fresh fable
lavish kayak
fresh fable
lavish kayak
rain pagoda
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Okay I read it and I think I know what to do now

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So first, you make a character before the game and then you explain what your character does to the DM and then you play the game

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Did I get it right?

lavish kayak
rain pagoda
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I’ve watched Legends of adventurous before

lavish kayak
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add math. A lot of math

rain pagoda
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But only the cartoons

lavish kayak
rain pagoda
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Oh, I get it

lavish kayak
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(i assume you mean avantris btw)

rain pagoda
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Yeah, stupid AutoCorrect

lavish kayak
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though I like avantris, it is kinda unrealistic. Most are a bit less RP heavy

rain pagoda
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Yeah, I understand what you mean. The whole toad pervert got me off the hook.

lavish kayak
rain pagoda
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Yeah, I got that

lavish kayak
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well, ask any questions you have!

rain pagoda
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Here’s a question when’s the next new game?

lavish kayak
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if you mean edition there was one last year

fresh fable
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We don’t run games here, you can find games in #find-a-game

DnD isn’t like an MMO where you can just drop into a game

rain pagoda
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Oh ok

lavish kayak
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though most are over discord if they are posted here

lavish kayak
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unless you join a public game like spacemarches or if you go to adventurers league

fresh fable
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Games are not hosted every minute and I think you mean westmarches

lavish kayak
lavish kayak
quaint kayak
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Heya I'm new in the server and to dnd I have looked at the #looking-for-players but there is many big words and idk what to look for and if there is a specific person doing a new person's one. I assume dnd 5e one-shot I'd what I'm looking for no?

edgy onyx
# quaint kayak Heya I'm new in the server and to dnd I have looked at the <#750813601358676008>...

A one-shot would definitely be one of the best bets. Short, likely one or two session adventure is a great way to get your feet wet 😎

Sometimes people specifically mention its a newcomer game, or that newcomers are welcome, or if its for experienced players only, but often if it isnt mentioned you can just ask. Most people generally don't mind someone being new, as long as they are actually interested and motivated to learn 👍

lavish kayak
devout grove
edgy onyx
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Homebrew is just any unofficial creation by players

lavish kayak
devout grove
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you can make your own subclasses!?!?

edgy onyx
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You can make anything!
Though it is up to the DM to actually approve the use of any

lavish kayak
edgy onyx
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You can't just make a 1st level spell that kills everything in one hit and expect a reasonable DM to allow you to pick it 😛

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(I mean you can make it, but no reasonable DM would actually let that fly lol)

main fulcrum
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I generally wouldn't recommend trying homebrew if you're new either

devout grove
lavish kayak
devout grove
fresh fable
edgy onyx
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And yeah also that. Homebrew sounds like a lot of fun, but it's hard to understand what to keep in mind making some without knowledge of the game, and how to balance or word things. Writing anything homebrew is basically same as writing the rules / instructions of it for both the DM and the Player so its clear what they do.

minor mason
lavish kayak
main fulcrum
lavish kayak
minor mason
devout grove
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thanks to everyone who helped me , now im less confused, ill try t o look for a beginner friendly oneshot campaign to understand how to play dndAmp

lavish kayak
devout grove
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i mean short ones

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idk what they are called 😭

minor mason
lavish kayak
devout grove
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all i know as of right now is "nat 20 ez"

edgy onyx
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Yeah, a one shot is basically a short adventure, usually only one or two sessions long, where the party goes on a short quest

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Usually unrelated to any longer campaign as a whole

lavish kayak
devout grove
fresh fable
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You can call them a one shot campaign they are normally one 3-4 session

devout grove
fresh fable
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Short campaign can be 3 to 6+ sessions

edgy onyx
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Not like there's an official length for one 😛
Me currently about to run the 6th session of a one shot this weekend that was intended to just be 2 sessions 😂 😭

lavish kayak
noble quarry
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hello, so i'm actually new for DnD and I would ask several questions about it is there anyone that I could reach out for it?

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lavish kayak
noble quarry
lavish kayak
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but you can

jade socket
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So I got some clarity on this. I think you might have been right, or partly at least. They said it was 8 + Proficiency Bonus + Spellcasting Ability Mod (which in this case with my Paladin, was Charisma)

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Was that what you meant too?

edgy onyx
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Your original was kinda unclear and made no reference to spellcasting, so I assumed you meant the save modifiers

jade socket
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Yeah I was unclear too thats why I was confused. He just said it was 8 + Proficiency Bonus + Charisma mod. So I figured since that is what my spellcasting is, thats what they meant

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Unless it's Charisma by default? Shoot now I need to ask again🤣

edgy onyx
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Save modifier is the modifier you add when making a saving throw, your spell save DC is the number your enemies must meet when making a save against your spells

jade socket
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Yeah Spell save DC is 12, which is what my number last night ended up being with the calculation. So maybe that is it and they're just unnecessarily making me count it? I'm not sure. I'll try to find out again

lavish kayak
topaz garnet
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Yeah there's 2 key parts here
Your saving throw modifiers
Your spell save DC (which is what number enemies need to succeed saves, regardless of the type of save you inflict)

The total number for each of your saving throws is simply the ability modifier. If you're proficient in a saving throw, add proficiency. (You'd be proficient in 2 of them by default, check paladins core features)

jovial blade
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hi im just joined recently, i wanna ask if those website like dnd beyond or roll20 are necessary to play? im new to dnd

barren moon
lavish kayak
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barren moon
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*hanbook

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*HANDBOOK

lavish kayak
barren moon
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i personally havent read one in detail

lavish kayak
barren moon
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also @lavish kayak have u played curse of stradh, i got some questions about it

lavish kayak
barren moon
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im dm'ing it

barren moon
lavish kayak
barren moon
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ohh alr ty

lavish kayak
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if you want

barren moon
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il ask tomorrow ty

lavish kayak
barren moon
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im studyin rn in india we got exams

lavish kayak
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just DM me tomorrow

barren moon
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alright tysm

devout grove
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guys do you suggest printing a grid of standard creatures and sticking them on a piece of cut cardboard for beginner level games, if so do you have any premade ones?

nimble topaz
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what was the announcment thing for lmao

warped anvil
slate bolt
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Despite clerics being primarily focused on healing, do they primarily do damage with weapons or spells?

harsh fjord
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You can have a melee cleric, but I think I've mainly seen them rely on spells for damage, though clerics don't have as many options for that as other classes.

fallen surge
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Clerics are not primarily focused on healing. They have more healing than most other classes, but its typically not their primary focus. They will most often be dealing damage with spells, or using other utility effects such as buffs or crowd control

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Clerics have a somewhat small selection of spells that do damage, but the ones they do have are some of the strongest in the game

viscid elm
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Hellooo im new to this kind of games i started with making a sheet about my Warlock that i asked locals to help me

lavish kayak
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(this is a question channel)

viscid elm
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How does all of this kind of thing work like where can i find ppl that host games for beginners like me

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lavish kayak
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look at the bot post above

viscid elm
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Oh thank you mr.alfiz

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@lavish kayak can i get figures/miniatures from stores or i only 3d print them

hybrid zodiac
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Is it better to buy the new or old books as a beginner? If anyone knows

lavish kayak
lavish kayak
viscid elm
# lavish kayak both

Oh cause im searching from Archvillain games and im like they dont look like that at all

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Cause like they have to look identical?

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And sorry for the multiple pings

lavish kayak
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oh its like a database

viscid elm
sage ember
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Hi! Idk what’s going on in here but I was directed here so ya. I’ll probably ask some stuff but mainly just kinda do my thing, if anyone just wants to chat I’m always happy to just talk about stuff

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atomic gust
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how do i get the cool dnd next to my name?

fallen surge
atomic gust
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thx

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another question...... how can i get my name to be gold like teh moderators?

lavish kayak
fallen surge
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Only the moderators can have that role color

lavish kayak
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and its only for this server

atomic gust
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how can i be a mod?

fallen surge
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This server will occasionally put out applications for moderators, or reach out to especially friendly and helpful community members, but they are not always looking for new mods. Directly asking for the position is generally frowned upon

atomic gust
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oke

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but what colour is free?

fallen surge
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Blue and Green are available for all server members, and purple is available if you use Discord Nitro to boost the server (paid)

atomic gust
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sage ember
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Hey so I’m making a character and I’m currently on background but uh, idk what it means by faith(sorry if it’s like very obvious or if I’m over thinking it and uh..sorry if I’m putting this in the wrong channel)

harsh fjord
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It's what religion/god(s) your character follows. Until you have a group, you can leave it blank for now since it doesn't change the mechanics of the game any.

fallen surge
sage ember
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Thank you!

gentle gale
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I know that D&D Heroes of the Borderland and Borderlands 4 are linked... I just can't prove it

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That detective from Dexter (Can't put the gif or upload the image)

fallen surge
gentle gale
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But is it?

lavish kayak
fallen surge
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No, not actually. Its just a coincidence

gentle gale
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Probably not but it would be interesting

lavish kayak
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(wrong ping sorry)

fallen surge
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I doubt that’s information that the mod team would be comfortable sharing, but you can ask questions about the server moderation policies and decisions in #moderator-support

viscid elm
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Alfiz can you solve my question if its easy for you?

lavish kayak
viscid elm
lavish kayak
viscid elm
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Cause warlocks don't look identical and im just curious 😔

lavish kayak
viscid elm
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Yep as STL or ready to paint

lavish kayak
viscid elm
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YOOOHOOO THANK YOUUU

lavish kayak
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any other questions anyone?

quick flax
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helloo ive just started dnd and i was in a party but the dm wasnt very kind and a toxic dm XD i was sadly kicked from my party due to not being a very good player and being quite a slow learner and them having no patience for me, i sort of get the concept but theres so so so much i need to learn it would be a blessing if anyone could help me out while i learn so i can finally join a party and enjoy this game i love sm😭 🙏

sage ember
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Hey so I was wondering, how do I join a group for dnd? Because I feel a bit lost and idk where to probably look, sorry if it’s obvious

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lavish kayak
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@sage ember look at the post above

sage ember
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Thank you I am looking through it rn

quick flax
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how do i make a character????

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lavish kayak
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@quick flax read the rules above

quick flax
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what rules

lavish kayak
quick flax
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how do i get a party

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signal fog
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I’m available for questions about basic DnD

muted sable
signal fog
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Right above us is the information about how to join a group

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Good luck @muted sable

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runic sparrow
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Genuinely so bad

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We only got 1/2 a page into the campaign

wheat crystal
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Sorry your first experience was bad

runic sparrow
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Yeah, first time dming did not go good

wheat crystal
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Not sure if you did, but a Session 0 to establish rules and expected behavior can do wonders for curbing bad behavior

runic sparrow
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They mostly just don’t know how to play dnd or something, or just never seen people talk with respect for one another

wheat crystal
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Yeah sounds like a Session 0 would be helpful in the future. Otherwise, sometimes friends aren't great "D&D" friends so to speak. The game isn't everyone's cup of tea, unfortunately

pseudo furnace
ashen kestrel
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I’m coming into ts w no idea on how it works or how to play dnd, is anyone willing to help me out on details n whatnot

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junior flame
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Hello! Is there anyone here making a new world or has one with new comers?

ashen kestrel
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I’m on the same page^

junior flame
pseudo furnace
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I can’t wait to see what Jujus gonna say. Been thong for a min haha

limber yacht
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Good day everyone! I'm sort of new/ish, played before the 2024 rules. I've been trying to understand fighter and the new mechanics, mostly around swapping weapons quickly. I understand that you can now stow/ready a weapon as part of an attack action, but the thrown property states that "If a weapon has the Thrown property, you can throw the weapon to make a ranged attack, and you can draw that weapon as part of the attack." so i was afraid I had missed something

pseudo furnace
limber yacht
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plucky ridge
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What type of help are you looking for?

junior flame
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I’m a brand new player ….

limber yacht
junior flame
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I’m going to watch some vids and get a better grasp

junior flame
plucky ridge
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That's a great place to start 🙂 You can also check out the Free Basic Rules in the bot post above. Feel free to ask any questions that come up while you watch/read

junior flame
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Thank you! I like this community already. Everyone honestly seem genuine haha

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@ashen kestrel Would you wanna join my server and we can mess around with the bot in there and see how far we can get? Haha

limber yacht
plucky ridge
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Sure, if I don't know, I know someone who does

junior flame
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@limber yacht you can also come and mess around with the bot and teach us what you know if you want

limber yacht
pseudo furnace
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Which bot

junior flame
junior flame
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Is that the most common one?

pseudo furnace
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I have 0 idea

junior flame
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It seemed to be. It’s the one that works with the Beyond website I think

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@limber yacht added you fam

plucky ridge
weary bough
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wsp

junior flame
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You new too bro? Haha

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runic ridge
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I'm very new and I have never play dnd but I have watch dnd in YouTube and I would like to play cause I love to RP but i don't have time cause I'm in college and don't have time to learn the rules to play and i know when you play dnd you will play for like 2hr or more? Idk how long u guys play but I cannot play that long but I really do want to play

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noble quarry
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timid locust
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Two hours is certainly a little short when compared to most games. It's not impossible to find a game that runs two or less hours, but it's definitely going to be a longer search. As a DM, there's not too much you can get done in just two hours without feeling like you're rushing through content, when it comes to running a game.

junior flame
junior flame
timid locust
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Most games tend to run from 3-4 hours on average.

livid venture
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i wish i could play dnd with somebody damn

royal tinsel
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Hello all

timid locust
livid venture
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I don't like that place

junior flame
junior flame
livid venture
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i have no idea what im doing

junior flame
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Same hahahah

livid venture
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i have never played

junior flame
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We’re in the same boat. I’m watching some videos to get a general idea but we deff need 2 or 3 people maybe that can assist us

livid venture
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perhaps

junior flame
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Care if I add you so if you decide to you can message me?

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livid venture
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yeye

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gimme da details n all

timid locust
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Starting off by reading through the basic rules while you're searching and setting up can be a big help. The more you know, the easier it is to get into a game. You can find the free basic rules in the bot post above.

livid venture
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is there smth i should know tho? i know a player needs a character sheet and dice, is that not everything?

junior flame
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Thank you! I added the dnd bot to my server and did the tutorial so I can understand mechanics. But now I need to learn about the game haha

timid locust
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The basics a player needs is:

  • An understanding of the rules
  • A way to roll dice
  • A character sheet
  • Some buddies
junior flame
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Is there any rules or specifics you’d focus on learning first?

livid venture
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the dm can't be the one to know the rules and thats it?

timid locust
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The most important thing that's recommended for new players to learn are

  • What d20 tests are
  • How to put their character sheet together
  • What their characters abilities are
  • What their characters can do on their turn in combat
junior flame
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I just wanna nerd out and enjoy the game already 😭😭😂😂

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@timid locust would you be okay with me adding you so i can ask you questions or bounce ideas off you?

timid locust
# livid venture the dm can't be the one to know the rules and thats it?

It's usually considered disrespectful to put the responsibility for teaching how the game works entirely on the DM.

Not only are you forcing the DM (who is already going out of their way to run the game for you) to take up the extra work of being a teacher, the rest of the players have also set aside time to play, which is being wasted if everyone has to wait for an explanation of how the rules work

junior flame
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Fair

livid venture
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what rules even r there if its js roleplay tho

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they describe a scenario, u do an action, and possibly roll a dice

timid locust
junior flame
timid locust
livid venture
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ik its not exactly free roam, but it mostly is, with rules that set a foundation

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if it wasn't free roam like it is, no one would play it

timid locust
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Dungeons and Dragons is a set of rules that dictate what you can and can't do in the worlds that you're role-playing in. For example, of course you can say

"I'll sneak past the guards by pretending to be a fancy noble who belongs in the castle!"

But unlike free form roleplay where you and the other people involved just decide what happens from that point on, DnD gives you a set of rules on how to resolve that scene.

You might be asked by the DM to make a Deception check or a Stealth check. The DM might ask if you've bought a set of Fine Clothes, which is an item from the adventuring equipment list, or if you have Proficiency with a Disguise Kit.

weak zephyr
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Hi everyone
I’ve always thought D&D seemed really cool, and I’m super eager to learn how to play, but I don’t have any friends in real life who play. I’m not worried about being newI’m happy to start from scratch and learn as I go. Does anyone have tips on how to get started, or know of groups/ways to join a game online for beginners?

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junior flame
weak zephyr
junior flame
# weak zephyr Im down

Awesome! I’ll add you and shoot you an invite to my server. You should mess around and do the tutorial with the avrae bot. It gave me some good insight

livid venture
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alr i read a good amount of it now

livid venture
timid locust
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You can make any choices you want when it comes to social scenarios, but the actual mechanics of the game are pretty reliant on rules.

livid venture
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ya

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and ppl can play by their own rules too so pretty cool stuff

timid locust
# livid venture and ppl can play by their own rules too so pretty cool stuff

Here's a good example of the difference:

"I know we've been working with the town Mayor for a week now, but I suddenly don't trust him. Let's leave, and go investigate this murder without the mayor or the town guards watching our every move!"
This is a a valid social decision that might not be expected! Maybe it'll result in some interesting outcomes.

However...

"To avoid getting caught, I'm going to activate my secret flight power, and I'll just fly to the roof."
"Aren't you an elf? How are you flying?"
"It's part of my backstory. I was cursed as a child and got special powers."
This isn'tsomething that DnD allows. Your character is only capable of doing things that their class, species, and background allow.

livid venture
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i know that 😭

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u keep misunderstanding me

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and i get that bc im a stranger

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but trust me, i understand

timid locust
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Haha apologies. The phrase "you can do anything in DnD" gets thrown around a lot, which is a DMs nightmare

livid venture
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true i suppose, i meant more like, you can explore the world and interact with it

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which is very cool

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btw, in my character creation thingy, are there any limits? bc i made myself have many magical rings and stuff, seems op no?

timid locust
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Exactly, you're not bound by the constraints that something like a video game imposes on you when it comes to decision making.

livid venture
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I didn't see any limit on what i could have

timid locust
livid venture
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alr alr

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but my background can be anything no?

junior flame
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You’re asking the right questions. This is very informative

timid locust
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A character building website gives you the option to add extra stuff because it doesn't know what your DM has allowed, so it gives you everything by default.

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A background is a set of mechanical benefits and items. You don't need to stick with the literal definition that they give, however.

For example, a gladiator, a hunter, or even a bodyguard could all take the Soldier background and have it fit perfectly.

livid venture
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im a sage human :)

timid locust
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Great! Two out of the three big choices made! Now you need to pick a class you like.

livid venture
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sorcerer ofc

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isn't a sage a sorcerer?

timid locust
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Not necessarily. The sage background gives you a few mental bonuses, the ability to choose a spell to cast for free once a day from a list, and some items. It's flavored as a researcher of magic.

livid venture
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ah

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cool cool

celest notch
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Hello everyone, I'm new here.

timid locust
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A sorcerer is a person who has magic innately in their body. Maybe it's hereditary from a magical parent or ancestor, or maybe they were exposed to a magic item or event that granted them powers.

livid venture
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yee

celest notch
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It's a pleasure to meet you guys. I'm new to the whole dnd stuff thanks to my best friend who recommend me to play it

livid venture
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welcome

celest notch
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Thank you 😁

jade socket
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If you're new and wanting to learn how to play, the Basic Rules on DnDB and the PHB (especially the 2024 IMO) are amazing resources. I'm new myself just a little over a month in, and those have been immensely helpful, as had just toying around with character creation on DnDB. It guides you the entire way.

This discord has an extremely helpful community (speaking from recent experience alone), but it would go a massively long way if you try to learn it as well with resources available. Don't rely strictly, on the DM to teach you from the ground up mid game. Come in with a general idea and come in at a lvl 1 in a level appropriate game so you can learn the ropes. I have been finding most tables running Tier 1 have been great at helping new players because they're expecting new players to come in. But try to learn some of the game before jumping in. I promise it's worth the effort.

mystic quest
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okay! ive been researchingf dnd for awhile and made a character on beyond and also just finshed my first one shot with a phenomal teacher, so i have a question lol. what if i just want to play this game whenever i want sometimes....like any other game i guess lol, like is there a place to just jump in and out?

wheat crystal
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It's hard to do that "drop-in drop-out" gameplay like you would with an online video game. I'd say there are a few approaches to that style you could use if you wanted to do D&D whenever:

  • Westmarch Servers. These are large, often multi-DM servers with an even larger player base. Usually there's some interconnected storyline, and DMs post upcoming sessions for any available player to join.
  • Play-By-Post. These are text-based games that are asynchronous. It allows everyone to post their actions when they're able to, but as a result it tends to move slower.
  • Baldur's Gate 3. This is a 2023 video game that uses a modified version of the 5e ruleset for its mechanics. You can play solo or with friends, and you can play whenever you want.
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dim thorn
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What was the one where u could find players for a group

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Hi team!
I didn't play a game yet (new new person), I just bought the rule book and I am confused on how shilelagh works in combat?
I created my first character (a rogue high elf) and I have 1 club and one dagger.
From what I understand, I have sneak attack on my first hit per turn (assuming I have advantage, which I can get from my lvl 1 spell Faerie Fire before combat. BTW side question: do I need to buy a consumable scroll lvl 1 to cast it?).
with the passive ability nick and 2 weapon fighting, i udnerstand i can go 2 attacks + 1 bonus
So i do throw a dice to see if I hit with my dagger, then if success damage with sneak attack= 1d6+1d4+4, then I can go again with the club with shillelagh and if success 1d8+3 dmg and then... Can I also do the catnip truestrike at the same time? And finally, what can I do to optimize for my bonus action?
Sorry, not really sure what I am doing yet.

lavish kayak
young ether
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When do we need scrolls?

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What are the 3 bonus actions?

hearty blaze
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If you use your attack action, you can’t then attack again

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That includes using cantrips

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You can either cast (magic action) OR attack

lavish kayak
hearty blaze
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And to optimise your bonus action, rogues are able to hide, dash or dodge at lvl2

young ether
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Nick (Dagger)
Nick. When you make the extra attack of the Light property, you can make it as part of the Attack action instead of as a Bonus Action. This extra attack can only be made once per turn.

hearty blaze
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Yes

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What about Nick?

young ether
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Two-Weapon Fighting
When you take the Attack action on your turn and attack with a Light weapon, you can make one extra attack as a Bonus Action later on the same turn. That extra attack must be made with a different Light weapon,

hearty blaze
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The extra attack can only be a regular attack, if that is what you’re asking

hearty blaze
young ether
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so 2 attacks + bonus?

lavish kayak
hearty blaze
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No bonus attack

hearty blaze
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And btw you can’t sneak attack with the club, so Shillelagh is useless here

young ether
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ok, so Attack dagger, then attack club (without ability modifier) then bonus?

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I can sneak with the dagger, then shillelagh with the club?

hearty blaze
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No, as the rogue only gets one attack per attack action, not including the Nick property attack

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You cannot attack with the club in this instance, as the Nick property can only be done with the same weapon

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Also, if I may ask, why are you using a club?

young ether
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Nick says I can use any light weapon, no?

hearty blaze
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Oh…

young ether
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Well, I wanted to do second attack light weapon club with shillelagh

hearty blaze
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You may actually be right

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But you’d need to use a spell scroll (not cheap) to even use shillelagh

young ether
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(2 hand fighter combat)

hearty blaze
young ether
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I have it in my lvl 1 build

hearty blaze
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2 attacks with dagger, one with the club

young ether
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I have shillelagh in my background Guide

hearty blaze
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Thing is, you can’t sneak attack with any Shillelagh weapon

young ether
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I sneak attack with the dagger

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I have 2 weapons

hearty blaze
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So why not dual wield daggers?

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Just curious, sounds like an interesting character

young ether
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because I get much more dmg with the club and shilalagh

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I don't know, I never played yet, jsut reading the book and trying to get my head around all this

hearty blaze
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Ah. Your dexterity isn’t as high

hearty blaze
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I just like asking questions

young ether
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My dex is super high

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That's my highest

hearty blaze
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Oh wait yeah

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Then there’s no way you’d do more damage then?

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I guess it’s a d8

young ether
hearty blaze
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Hmmm

young ether
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That's what I built

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And the club throw with wisdom because of shilalegh

hearty blaze
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Yeah ur right it works

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It’s unorthodox
But it works

young ether
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so i don't need actions to activate shilellah?

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and I don't need catnip scrolls either?

hearty blaze
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Oh you can’t even use Shillelagh

young ether
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why?

hearty blaze
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Rogues can’t cast spells

young ether
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But I hve it

hearty blaze
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A Spell Scroll bears the words of a single spell, written in a mystical cipher. If the spell is on your spell list, you can read the scroll and cast its spell without Material components. Otherwise, the scroll is unintelligible

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Wait were you talking about spell scrolls?

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OH YOU HAVE IT CUZ UR AN ELF

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MY BAD

young ether
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I don't really know what I am talking about, honestly

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i am confused

hearty blaze
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No it’s my mistake I think?

young ether
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I shared my character that I built with the D&D beyiond builder. So I assume there isn't mistakles

lavish kayak
hearty blaze
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Btw past me is right you only get the two attacks

young ether
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on the character sheet i shared

hearty blaze
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But they were right regarding the Shillelagh

lavish kayak
slate bolt
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It's weird, Im looking for a new DND group and all I can find are ones for adults, nobody is hosting ones for teenagers

hearty blaze
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Oh?

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I’d love to dm or join, but I’m mid campaign

lavish kayak
young ether
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What I am trying to say is 1 attack is dagger + sneak dmg. Attack 2: club shillelagh. then I have a bonus action

hearty blaze
young ether
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And from what NuggetN said, I don't even need a scroll it's automatic shillelagh

lavish kayak
hearty blaze
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But you can’t rlly use your bonus action

lavish kayak
hearty blaze
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It’s not, but they automatically have it

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I think they took it from elf

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Or some other way. Either way, Shillelagh only lasts for a minute

lavish kayak
young ether
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I will one shot everything lvl 1 xD

hearty blaze
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Nad it takes 1 bonus action to cast

lavish kayak
young ether
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oh

hearty blaze
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It’s good damage, not one shot

lavish kayak
young ether
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ahaha

hearty blaze
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Also you don’t add your damage modifier to the Shillelagh hit

lavish kayak
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heck an easy fight at level 1 has 23 hp for example

young ether
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okay

lavish kayak
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(at least one of them)

hearty blaze
young ether
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what feat?

hearty blaze
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The Two-Weapon-Fighting fighting style

young ether
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I have that

hearty blaze
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Oh

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Nvm

young ether
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Does that mean I can do: Dagger + sneak, then club hit, then bonus action shillelagh?

hearty blaze
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Wait how

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How do u have that feat

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That’s only available at lvl 4 or earlier for fighters and some other classes, but not rogue

lavish kayak
hearty blaze
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They’re an elf

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Only custom origin and variant human have access to that

hearty blaze
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Or no

lavish kayak
hearty blaze
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Sorry no bonus action attack

hearty blaze
young ether
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it's shillelagh. it says on the rule that i can cast as bonus action

hearty blaze
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Usually you cast that before

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If that’s what you meant, then yes

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I thought you meant a Shillelagh ATTACK

young ether
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I am figuring it out as I write. I thought that oo first

hearty blaze
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Btw you should use that bonus action BEFORE your action

young ether
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isn't the bonus after?

lavish kayak
hearty blaze
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Not necessarily

young ether
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okay, I do it after.

hearty blaze
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Usually most classes use it after, but the rules say whatever order you wish

lavish kayak
hearty blaze
young ether
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ah!

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it doesn't deal damage, it cast a spell on the weapon?

hearty blaze
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You’d effectively hit someone, and THEN enchant. Doesn’t really make sense

hearty blaze
lavish kayak
young ether
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can I do that precombat?

slate bolt
lavish kayak
slate bolt
lavish kayak
hearty blaze
lavish kayak
hearty blaze
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Ok

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I know

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Just wanted to show Damarus 1 minute is ten turns

fading kite
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Hey I don’t know if this is allowed if not please delete but I’m looking for a dnd game wich played on discord if any one has room for one more I ain’t seasoned but I ain’t new I’m in the middle ish

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fading kite
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Ah thank you

young ether
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Okay, so I could: precast shillelagh and Fairy fire==> go to combat dagger + sneak, club smash, recast shillelagh for next round

hearty blaze
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You don’t need to recast Shillelagh

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The buff lasts a minute

young ether
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well, if he doesn't last?

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so I have ready for each round?

hearty blaze
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Shillelagh lasts for a minute, you don’t have to recast it. If it runs out you probably don’t have enough spell slots to recast.

young ether
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I can't just cast it every turn?

hearty blaze
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Theoretically if you have the spell slots, but you don’t

young ether
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Okay, I don't know what a spell slot is

hearty blaze
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You familiar with mana?

young ether
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from other games, yes

hearty blaze
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Good.
Basically spell slots are mana, but for a specific level “power” of spell.

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You only get ONE cast per rest

young ether
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oh I see,

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that makes sense.

hearty blaze
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Other classes get more, but origins can only get you so far

lavish kayak
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"Greetings, traveler!"
Step into the spellbound sanctuary of Dungeons & Dragons, where daring deeds and delightful disasters dance together in stories shaped by your imagination.
Here, dungeons aren’t just dusty corridors — they’re doorways to discovery. Dragons aren’t only fearsome foes — they’re fiery friends, fearsome foodies, and sometimes financial advisors with very large treasure chests. Heroes stumble, villains mumble, and somewhere in between, the bard is still tuning their lute… badly.
In this realm, courage comes in curious colors: rogues with razor-sharp wit, druids debating with daisies, sorcerers summoning sparks (and sandwiches), and paladins proudly preaching peace while polishing pastry crumbs off their armor. Every choice is a chance, every slip a story, every laugh a legendary critical giggle.
But the true treasure, traveler, is not in gold or glory — it’s in the gathering: the shared grins, the inside jokes, the tales told and retold until they shine brighter than any magic item. Dungeons & Dragons is less about rolling dice than about rolling with whatever happens next.
So tighten your boots, sharpen your sense of humor, and step boldly into this brilliant blend of fantasy and folly. For here, in this game of dragons and daydreams, the adventure doesn’t just begin — it belongs to you.
Welcome to the table. The tale awaits.

Lil intro i made for dnd

hearty blaze
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Oooo

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I likey

young ether
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okay well, if there is a new game starting for beginners, I am down to try it

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young ether
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thanks, will have a look

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Thanks for the rule check!

hearty blaze
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Sorry for the confusion I made earlier lol

young ether
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Ahah, no worries. Add it too the pile of confusion for someone just opening the book for the first time 🤯

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young ether
rotund summit
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hey where can i create my charater couse i was watching a video and i can't find a race i whanted

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in the dnd beyond

fresh fable
lavish kayak
normal bobcat
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Hey yall!

harsh fjord
rotund summit
lavish kayak
rotund summit
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yeppy

harsh fjord
normal bobcat
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Hey! Thank you :D

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I was wondering how I even... Do anything? Im new to dnd, have been researching some things n all

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harsh fjord
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Those links should help!

normal bobcat
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Oh, thanks :D

gray smelt
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hii

harsh fjord
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Welcome welcome!

tribal trout
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Hiiiiiii everyone!!!!

mighty osprey
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Hi all

harsh fjord
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Welcome, folks.

lavish kayak
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welcome everyone!

lavish kayak
# gray smelt hii

"Greetings, traveler!"
Step into the spellbound sanctuary of Dungeons & Dragons, where daring deeds and delightful disasters dance together in stories shaped by your imagination.
Here, dungeons aren’t just dusty corridors — they’re doorways to discovery. Dragons aren’t only fearsome foes — they’re fiery friends, fearsome foodies, and sometimes financial advisors with very large treasure chests. Heroes stumble, villains mumble, and somewhere in between, the bard is still tuning their lute… badly.
In this realm, courage comes in curious colors: rogues with razor-sharp wit, druids debating with daisies, sorcerers summoning sparks (and sandwiches), and paladins proudly preaching peace while polishing pastry crumbs off their armor. Every choice is a chance, every slip a story, every laugh a legendary critical giggle.
But the true treasure, traveler, is not in gold or glory — it’s in the gathering: the shared grins, the inside jokes, the tales told and retold until they shine brighter than any magic item. Dungeons & Dragons is less about rolling dice than about rolling with whatever happens next.
So tighten your boots, sharpen your sense of humor, and step boldly into this brilliant blend of fantasy and folly. For here, in this game of dragons and daydreams, the adventure doesn’t just begin — it belongs to you.
Welcome to the table. The tale awaits.

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ill be using this from now on🙃

stiff pagoda
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Hello I am new to D&D like idk what the hell is d6 damage and what not

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lavish kayak
stiff pagoda
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Oh thank you

limber yacht
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So 2d6 would be two six sided dice.

stiff pagoda
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Ok

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And btw I briefly read the link

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So what do I do now because I want to play dnd as fast as possible so i can caste fireball

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But seriously what do I do?

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stiff pagoda
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Oh ok

lavish kayak
stiff pagoda
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Ok thank you

lavish kayak
limber yacht
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in the mean time, start thinking about a character idea

stiff pagoda
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Ooh ok

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I did the back ground he is a sage wisdom I got his origin story

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Wiszard*

lavish kayak
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back story?

limber yacht
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I didn't mean the mechanical part, I meant the actual character part, ya know? Who are they? What do they like?

stiff pagoda
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Yea I did

limber yacht
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why are they out here instead of pondering their orb at home and watching wizflix

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type shit

stiff pagoda
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Wizflix haha ok I will go read the rules

sage schooner
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hello, can someone please help me understand the dnd rulebook?

harsh fjord
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Ask your questions and folks will answer as they're able! If you're hoping for a full walkthrough, that's less likely.

lavish kayak
junior flame
sage schooner
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what topic is the best to start on?

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lime turret
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@sage schooner Read this^

timid locust
sage schooner
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okay, thanks

junior flame
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Gotchu!

timid locust
sage schooner
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in the rule book it says that you roll a d20 when the outcome of an action is uncertain, what does that mean?

junior flame
lavish kayak
sage schooner
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ok thanks

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and what is the difference between difficulty class and an armor class?

timid locust
# sage schooner in the rule book it says that you roll a d20 when the outcome of an action is un...

Let's take an example. If you say

"I'd like to pick up the chair and move it in front of the door to block someone from coming in."
Then moving a chair isn't something with an uncertain outcome. It's easy to move a chair. There's no need to roll any dice, your character just does it.

But if you were to say

I throw the keys up to my buddy who's looking out the third story window.
That's not so easy! You might miss. Therefore, the DM might ask you to roll dice to determine if you're successful in your aim.

sage schooner
junior flame
timid locust
lavish kayak
junior flame
wintry ether
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Hi

junior flame
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I think my sense of humor is broken

timid locust
# sage schooner and what is the difference between difficulty class and an armor class?

Armor Class (AC) and Difficulty Class (DC) are similar concepts, but are used in different scenarios. They're both set numbers that a character has to beat to achieve something when making a d20 check.

AC is used when a character is making an Attack roll. If the Attack roll meets or beats the AC number, it is successful.

DC is used when a character is making a Saving Throw roll or an Ability Check roll. Same as above, if their roll meets or beats the DC, they have succeeded.

sage schooner
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oh okay, thanks a lot"

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!

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what about ability checks?

lavish kayak
sage schooner
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same as?

lavish kayak
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"DC is used when a character is making a Saving Throw roll or an Ability Check roll. Same as above, if their roll meets or beats the DC, they have succeeded."

sage schooner
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ok thanks

sudden heath
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Hello

normal bobcat
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I just dont know which of my characters I want to use, and what role I should assign them, its alot, and its a bit overwhelming, but in a very exciting way haha

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Hello!

lavish kayak
sudden heath
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How are you guys ?

lost silo
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Hey guys you’re not supposed to be soliciting folks to games and servers in this channel. You’re supposed to follow the instructions in #find-a-game

echo kelp
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Please keep any game soliciting/organizing to direct messages or use the Looking For Game channels (see #find-a-game for info on how to use those channels). Organizing games outside of the LFG channels is off-topic.

fathom hearth
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Heeey, been stalking the server for what feel like an eternity and still don't really have a clue how to do anything. Anyone still need a complete noob? derpeline

timid locust
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fathom hearth
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Me blind lmao

exotic terrace
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Hey, I’ve just joined, I’ve got a character sheet on Roll20 and I’ve played some Baldurs Gate 3, if anyone’s interested in classic DND 5E? Would love to connect with folks who wanna get a game started

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@junior flame I think I’ve got it figured out, though some practice would be good, I’m familiar with saving throws and I’ve set my character up to be pretty similar to my BG3 build

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Honestly, from what I’ve seen, BG3 (even though it’s a much simpler version of DND and misses out some more advanced features) is a great baseline to get started, it helps you figure out your character type, what race you align with the most and what your playstyle is

fresh fable
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Let’s steer back toward dnd, do you need any help

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The lfg bot?

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Avrae has their own discord might be an idea to ask there

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#ddb-avrae-help might have some info but the actual avrae discord would know more

weary bough
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how can I find a campaign being a new player?

fresh fable
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junior flame
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Like with little to no knowledge

solemn light
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There are some new player friendly games posted in the channel, including ones specifically for new players. You can always use the Discord search function in that channel to find 'New players' or 'newbie' so on friendly games.

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But even if a game isn't explicitly for new players, doesn't mean it won't accept new players.

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Always worth checking out posts that seem interesting and getting in contact with the DM and being honest about your experience with playing.

odd oasis
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Im gonna start my first campain with my friends next week. However, basically only me and the dm know a thing about dnd. And i have a habit of metamancing, kinda, even when not trying to. How to not f it up ?

harsh fjord
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Ask yourself, "Would my character know this?" Or better still, ask the DM. If not, don't proceed as if you know!

Also, try to keep the fun of the whole table in mind, including the DM's, rather than focusing on winning.

odd oasis
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Also all the other problems when guy who knows dnd plays with guy who doesn't (backseating, taking too much space, ect...)

harsh fjord
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Involve the other players. Ask them point blank what they think. Let silence happen.

odd oasis
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I'll try not to, but it might slip out ngl

harsh fjord
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The DM can and should also rotate the spotlight. "We haven't heard from X in a while." And maybe you get shut down occasionally as a result. Accept this gracefully.

odd oasis
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Im basically in a weird spot : this is my first actual game, but i've been in this (at least from afar) when the 2024 rules came out (holy **** that was almost a year ago)

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Result : i've watched way too much dnd vids for my own good lmao

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I think i'll play a bard or a cleric. I'll be the support of the group so they can do their stuff.

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Also make social interactions easier if barb but eh, it's a bonus

forest saddle
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hello im new here i havent played dnd since i was a freshman in high school my life got in the wa and im just looking for a group or few people to join

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limber yacht
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Heya. Sorry for bothering, but I'm struggling to understand the difference between "known spells" and "prepared spells".

harsh fjord
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Which class?

limber yacht
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I know you can swap them out depending on your class, but I don't know how to determine how many you know as a base and when you get more

limber yacht
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So for wizards, you start off knowing 7 spells and gain more every level

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And you can prepare up to four

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Cantrips don't need to be prepared, you just know them all the time.

harsh fjord
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A wizard's spellbook has no limit, so while they don't use the "known spells" language, they have a huge pool to prepare a smaller number of. A level 1 wizard has six spells in their spellbook, but can only prepare four. So they have to pick four of those six to have as available to cast.

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Druids, for example, have access to their full spell list up to their appropriate level, but they can only prepare a smaller number. Like you have more clothes in your closet than you can carry in your luggage.

limber yacht
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Hmm gotcha, gotcha. That makes sense. So every level you can learn whatever spell as a wizard, and your limitation is your spell slots

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Sorry, two every level

harsh fjord
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Spell slots and how many you can prepare does limit what's on hand, essentially.

proven chasm
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Hi I’m relatively new and need suggestions for finding a new party any advice

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proven chasm
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Thanks

shy flax
# limber yacht Sorry, two every level

Yeah. Once you get your subclass, if it’s one centered on a specific school like Evoker, it also adds a learned spell of a certain type each level you put into it. Evocation gets an additional Evocation spell learned.

limber yacht
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Thank you, however.

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I wanted to make an eldritch knight, so I won't have that many spells to play with

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It'll be much easier to keep track of

shy flax
# limber yacht That's so many spells, it must be so bothersome to keep track of everything.

I mean, on D&D Beyond, it distinguishes learned spells from prepared spells, and the prepared spells can only be selected based on the learned spells you chose. As long as you remember to add 2 spells of any type and 1 of the subclass you're in every time you level up, it's fairly easy to adjust.

One of a wizard's greatest strengths is that it has the luxury of so many to prepare as needed for any occasion.

harsh fjord
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Most folks would discourage newbies from playing wizard generally because of their access to spells. Not that you need to memorize them, but having a grasp of what they do can help.

Eldritch knights have better survivability, which is nice. But you only get a little magic, which can be good or bad depending on what you want out of play.

limber yacht
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So I'd need my three biggest stats to be strength, dex and intelligence

harsh fjord
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Every class wants CON.

stiff dirge
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Except me

limber yacht
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Yeah, you want a bit of everything, of course.

stiff dirge
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Arcane trickster Rogue

proven chasm
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Wait is my paladin build ok

shy flax
harsh fjord
lavish kayak
proven chasm
shy flax
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For martials, it's usually STR or DEX, followed by CON or whichever other they want to excel in like CHA, WIS, or INT. An Eldritch Knight generally wants STR/DEX, CON, and INT.

limber yacht
shy flax
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So if you're a heavy armor EK, then STR, INT, CON.

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If not, then DEX, INT, CON.

stiff dirge
lavish kayak
shy flax
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Well, they do have a little.

lavish kayak
stiff dirge
lavish kayak
stiff dirge
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I know, I'm saying I'm squishy cuz I have an armor class of 13 and Constitution of 12

shy flax
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I think that 15 spread is really messing you up. You want an even number to raise the modifier.

lavish kayak
lavish kayak
shy flax
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As a rogue, you get cushioning later in skill checks because of Reliable Talent, so it's not really needed to raise your CHA that high.

stiff dirge
shy flax
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If anything, it should be high DEX, INT, and CON, with at least 10 WIS (because you're begging to be bullied by spells if not), and then some CHA if you're insistent on engaging with others.

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Arcane Trickster has the luxury of spells to cushion any skills they may struggle in, so it's not as dependent on just ability scores for anything beyond the most important scores.

stiff dirge
# shy flax If anything, it should be high DEX, INT, and CON, with at least 10 WIS (because ...

I know, which is why the first fight I was in against a telekinetic city guard, I used combinations of Mage hand, minor illusion and Silent image to not only narrowly escape, but even though he managed to hold me down with his telekinesis several times, he was never actually able to physically touch me. And I managed to lose the other City guards that chased after me with a body double illusion from minor illusion/silent image combination.

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And I managed to get away with a third of the slice of pork roast I had been trying to nab. Sadly, the other 2/3 broke away and were taken by the city guard, but I still managed to make off with a decent meal ☺️

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We got into a magic battle over it where he was trying to take it with his telekinesis and I was trying to bring it back with my Mage hand. Surprisingly, even though I knew it probably wasn't going to work, it did slow it down enough for me to jump at it and rip off some to run away with

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Hey fine folks! Please keep this channel clear for new to D&D folks to get assistance with core game rules and mechanics. We have other channels more appropriate for other D&D topics - check out #channel-guide. thanks!

shy flax
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Yeah, I stopped talking because it wasn't relevant to newbies.

lavish kayak
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me too, just didnt want to interrupt them

stiff dirge
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Oop, sorry

granite imp
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I’m some new to dnd I know the basics I’m looking for a small group 5-7 players that play once a week preferably on the weekends that are just starting a new campaign

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onyx bear
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Is there a place for a voice chat to discus newbie questions or just hanging out asking questions?

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dim thorn
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buoyant notch
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No there are not

onyx bear
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Ah fair enough ^^ thanks

hexed thunder
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Hello

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I have arrived

amber furnace
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anyone runnin a ca,paing for 3 beginers

fossil rapids
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Hi guys 👋

lost silo
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Let us know if you guys have any questions

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vast harness
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Hi guys

glass rose
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hi guys

lost silo
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hi all. let us know if you have any questions

glass rose
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may I look for free d&d games here, I’m new here

lost silo
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follow the easy steps in the following bot

glass rose
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alright

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raven loom
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I’m ready to jump into a campaign

echo kelp
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Please find a group by following the instructions in #find-a-game - it's off-topic to solicit/organize games outside of the LFG channels.

glass rose
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guys question

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is it ok if I used AI to create the look of my character? or is it prohibited

deft sigil
sullen ember
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I used to play still know how just forgot little thing (ex: how to make characters) used to play a year back could someone catch me up?

glass rose
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I see, ty

limber yacht
sullen ember
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Just like the little details that if you know make the game better

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Like classes

limber yacht
sullen ember
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Mainly the spell ones?

limber yacht
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Different types of caster who obtain their powers from different places. And therefore focus on different things.

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Wizards use study and the power of the arcane.
Clerics serve a deity and use their power
Warlocks get their magic from having a supernatural sugar daddy.

sullen ember
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Okay lol

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Do they cast different spells how do spells work?

limber yacht
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There's a list for each spell, but yeah. They each use a different stat for it, and can access different spells (with some overlap). Wizards use their inteligence since it's based on study, Clerics use their wisdom since it's based on religious lore and Warlocks use their charisma, since it's based on rizzing up your pact entity for power.

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In essence, the limitant factor for most spellcasters is their spell slots, which different classes get more or less of.

sullen ember
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I’m guessing people don’t like warlocks? lol

sullen ember
limber yacht
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If you serve the annahilator god of evil and destruction that wants to kill everyone

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probably people aren't going to like that

sullen ember
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Okay

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I gotta go thanks for the help tho

ripe bone
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How do you determine prof. Bonus?

sly halo
shrewd spindle
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HAI

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sooo

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I'm completely new to DnD

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i have no idea how to start getting into it

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any suggestions?

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ripe bone
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Actually I found it, thank you much

echo kelp
sullen cargo
ripe bone
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Thanks both you guys, I wasnt being observant

echo kelp
slow urchin
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I’m a first time dm and my party keeps getting freaky instead of doing the story, and also they keep getting into conversations for like 30 minutes of some school drama. How do I fix

plucky ridge
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Are they role playing or just talking about things out of character?

mild sleet
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hey

crystal hawk
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Sup I'm new here and I have no idea what to do sooo how is everyone

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crystal hawk
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Oh my goodness it is time for bed I have work tomorrow and it is 11:19 pm

limber yacht
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Seriously. Do they actually roleplay or are they just talking OOC

crystal hawk
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I'M BACK AND I NEED COFFEE heh any way how are y'all

crystal hawk
sterile forge
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so ... do you guys roll stats?

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im confused by dnd

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im still very new to the game

crystal hawk
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HA same I'm so confused

onyx bear
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Maybe its like the skill maybe perception is 4 or somthing, and the dice hits a 9, so the perception would be in this like dice 9, +4 then whatever boons or debuffs that might happen like environment, or other abilitys from party members or the enemy

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I might be wrong so please correct me, but thats how I see it I think

wheat crystal
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Enid is referring to rolled stats for ability score generation

crystal hawk
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So how do we keep track of healthcare items I have a horrible memory so I would probably forget

wheat crystal
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In which case that’s up to the DM of the game which of the 3 official methods (or even their own homebrew method) is used

onyx bear
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Maybe ;D

wheat crystal
onyx bear
crystal hawk
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Huh neat

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I'm going to go to bed. Y'all have a good night

onyx bear
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Probably possess it with an evil soul or somthing and accidentally release it

onyx bear
wheat crystal
slow urchin
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Okay thank you, I will do this.

odd palm
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Heya! I’m… very new to DND (and this sever) I have a general idea of what I’m doing but what’s the best place to look for games?

onyx bear
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leme see if I can find it

odd palm
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Fair enough

onyx bear
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oh I can't find anything .-. I thought I saw like the newbie banner at the bottom telling me I can

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Yeah could be that

odd palm
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Hope i didn’t ping anyone :/

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Thanks for trying tho

onyx bear
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nono its just a link to the channel it wont ping people ^^

odd palm
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Oh- that’s what that does

onyx bear
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Do you have a character sheet by any chance? I'm still figureing mine out

odd palm
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I used dnd beyond but I’ve made one before

onyx bear
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Ah coolio

odd palm
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I can probably help

onyx bear
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I've made one before but the setup with the website has changes a little and I'm not sure what homebru is or other settings so I'm just waiting for a friend to kinda' go through it with me

odd palm
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Homebrew is “house rules” basically things the DM or players (with DM approval) make

onyx bear
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Ah, so yeah I'm not sure if I should select it or not if I'm looking for a small story / campgin to get into and get my feet wet so to speak ^^

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alongside with all the other options I have no idea about so I'd rather not put all my time making a character just to mess up some settings haha

odd palm
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Yeah… me too I’ve made many characters but never played:/. also that’s fair I also don’t want to ruin anything

onyx bear
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Also i'm looking forward to my first time really getting into it, so I dont really wanna come across any problems because i pressed the wrong button ;D

odd palm
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Valid, wish you luck tho

onyx bear
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You too ^-^

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May I ask what kind of class you want to use ;o

odd palm
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I was looking at playing a bard… hopefully college of glamour

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You?

onyx bear
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Oh, college o_O I dident realise we had schools ;D, I just wanted to be a Druid, before there was a skill I was able to use to talk to animals fairly early on, and I belive I was able to talk telepathicly to people at some point

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I kinda wanted to go with that area

odd palm
onyx bear
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;o

hearty blaze
onyx bear
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I thought we was just like clerics but animal lovers

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haha ;D

hearty blaze
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Like Druids have Circles
Paladins have oaths
Monks have Ways

odd palm
onyx bear
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Oh what kind of Circles do the Druids have?

hearty blaze
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Umm
Gimme a sec

odd palm
onyx bear
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Its alright I could just search myself haha I just thought maybe you'd like to explain abit but its fine ;D

onyx bear
hearty blaze
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Circle of:
Dreams
Moon
Land
Spores
Wildfire
Shepherd
Stars

onyx bear
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okay I want Spores ._.

hearty blaze
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Great choice

onyx bear
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Mushroomman o_O

hearty blaze
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Are you familiar with The Last Of Us

onyx bear
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Very ;D

hearty blaze
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Think of controlling the Cordyceps

odd palm
hearty blaze
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That’s Spore Druid

onyx bear
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Okay i'm not that familiar ._. I have no idea what that word means haha

hearty blaze
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Fungi zombie

onyx bear
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Do I get to control vines and trees too o_O

odd palm
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At 6th level, your spores gain the ability to infest a corpse and animate it. If a beast or a humanoid that is Small or Medium dies within 10 feet of you, you can use your reaction to animate it, causing it to stand up immediately with 1 hit point. The creature uses the Zombie stat block in the Monster Manual. It remains animate for 1 hour, after which time it collapses and dies.

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Seems cool

hearty blaze
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To my understanding, that’s built into most Druids, but it’s not the focus of the Circle of Spores

onyx bear
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Oh so its like a Necromancer but more... Nature

hearty blaze
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You could think of it that way

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Btw Druids are closer to Wizards than clerics

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Lore wise

onyx bear
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A friend of mine was explaining sub classes and also mentioned I can Multi-Class, but still not sure what cons and pros for all that yet

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I'd like to be a Druid and a Cleric but I dunno if it is what I think it is

odd palm
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Apparently I can’t give links… I just got muted for a minute lol

hearty blaze
hearty blaze
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Different classes need different stat requirements to multiclass, but Druids and Clerics both use wisdom so it’s fine

onyx bear
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I'm more than happy to try things out and make a mistake along the way though, I dont really wanna search everything up to the point I'm min-maxing ^^

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or following a meta of sorts

hearty blaze
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Less of a meta than you don’t know wtf is going on and how to play your character

odd palm
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Probably for the best, i just kinda picked and choose

hearty blaze
onyx bear
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Yeah ^^ Its why eventually I'll look for some small campgins or somthing so its not a major issue

odd palm
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Yeah…. Probably

hearty blaze
onyx bear
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Althought one of my mates did something horrible a while back in their story >_>

hearty blaze
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Like, in game or out of character IRL

onyx bear
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In game ;D

hearty blaze
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Phew

odd palm
# hearty blaze Okokok

Off topic but is there anything on this server to help people find games? (I’m dumb IK) you just seem to know more then both of us

hearty blaze
onyx bear
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They got possessed for a while, and oddly enough they was fine sometimes but during a critical battle they actually incincerated their friend because the demon inside her told her too, funnily enough she agreed to it xD

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Hes not there anymore .-.

hearty blaze
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One shot

onyx bear
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omg ;D

odd palm
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Phh

hearty blaze
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My poor little Autognome