dnd-newcomers

[lime turret]

Maybe Arcane Trickster? Uncanny Dodge and Evasion give it survivability.

[hearty blaze]

Nice choice, but not that much support for other tho? Unless I’m forgetting

[muted jewel]

Yes, i was thinking, glam bard, abjurer too, now im looking at rangers but not much spells there, not sure about druids, definately dont want shapeshifting for her.

[hearty blaze]

Druids can be tricky

Rangers are a bit far from her ideas

[muted jewel]

Thanks, will look at that one.

[hearty blaze]

The party IS missing a rogue

[muted jewel]

Looks like it.

[hearty blaze]

Have you considered artificer?

[muted jewel]

For skills? Or gameplay

[hearty blaze]

Both

Don’t have stealth, lock picking, sneak attack, sleight of hands

[muted jewel]

No, i just saw some multiclassing with it, in which book is that class?

[hearty blaze]

Eberron I think?

Or was it Tasha’s

[muted jewel]

Is there some specific subclass for that spells?

[hearty blaze]

Those aren’t spells

Simply skills

Arcane Trickster is the magical rogue

[muted jewel]

Did even noticed that one, i have read tasha and XGoE

[hearty blaze]

So it adds telekinesis and some other fun stuff

[muted jewel]

Cool, will look that up

She also love skill challenges the most, so this is nice addition too

[hearty blaze]

Rogues are AMAZING (probably the best) for overall skill checks

Except for social settings. Then the bards are unmatched

[muted jewel]

Ye, i will have to look on those mechanics too, maybe thats why i stayed from it. But will for sure check it.

For that artificer do you have some subclass in mind? Will do my research then.

[hearty blaze]

Well there’s:
alchemist
battle smith (lil companion)
Armourer (iron man! Plus stealth suit)
Artillerist (flamethrower, ballista or shielding barrier)

Artificers have very little subclasses

Alchemist makes potions btw that can help allies. They just like making stuff.

Artificers like to make stuff

Magic stuff

[muted jewel]

Not sure about these, but will check. Btw why is druid tricky?
Also can they skip shapeshifting and still be valid?
I think stars druid can, not sure about others? Do they have many things to track?

[hearty blaze]

It’s just that Druids are… forgettable oftentimes. They’re about the one class I forget the intricate features of.

[muted jewel]

Utilitywise?

[hearty blaze]

The change in stats that come with wildshape can also be confusing

As you said tho, some Druids can forgo wildshape

[muted jewel]

Deff dont want to shapeshift, but i think some of them can use that for other things and not shape into beasts/forms

[hearty blaze]

My fav circle, spores don’t wildshape

But idk if she’d like that at all.

[muted jewel]

Oh, cool didnt know it doesnt

No idea, but can reflavour homebrew some stuff np. Just dont want to mess with mechanics. But can change school type etc or do something else than necrotic stuff.

[hearty blaze]

I’m very sorry, but I have to pop out for like 15 minutes because something came up. In the meantime, feel free to look at the subclasses we proposed to you, the ones you’ve already thought of.

[hearty escarp]

Sure. Druids are what we call "full casters". This means they can wield powerful spells that equal wizards and sorcerers.

[muted jewel]

Will do, thanks a lot mate

[hearty blaze]

Please feel free to leave any questions for me to answer, or ask someone else on the server

Glad I could be of help

[hearty escarp]

Well, they can, but they also get a strong alternative use (symbiotic entity). Much like Stars Druid does too, with their starry forms.

[muted jewel]

Cool, thanks so much. Will add them to my check list.

[hearty blaze]

Thanks for the clarification

[hearty blaze]

You could change some of it to natural vines, and change the corpses to vine golems

[muted jewel]

exactly, something like this

[hearty blaze]

A lot more kid friendly than fungi zombies

[muted jewel]

looking rogues now, and omg 🥰 its so good, didnt even know its uses intel

[muted jewel]

when you say it like this, they would love fungi zombies like nothing else 😄 they would make them cute 😄

[hearty blaze]

Lollll

Btw I’ve been thinking, you know how she liked the archfey?

[smoky adder]

https://www.dndbeyond.com/avatars/thumbnails/30/773/1000/1000/636395101542518419.png

[hearty blaze]

OH I forgot to ask

Or you playing 2014

Or 2024

React to which one is right if you don’t want to lose your typing progress

[muted jewel]

its so fun playing with kids, cause they immerse, and they remember all their personality stuff, quirks.
and for that phantasmal force it started like burning pants, but man did they evolve and if i let them think for more that 10 minutes they would come up with some real evil stuff 😅

[muted jewel]

2024

[hearty blaze]

Great

[muted jewel]

just took some old stuff like booming blade etc, but nothing major and new rules and monsters etc

[hearty blaze]

I’m slightly more familiar with 2024 tbh

[hearty blaze]

Subclasses or no?

[muted jewel]

i mean we didnt have to, but it something fits why not, was looking for twilight domain for a while

[hearty blaze]

Anyway, Druids get a free fey companion.
And there’s also a fey wanderer ranger

Just ideas

[muted jewel]

yes, but they all liked their classes, just this one EK fighter feels little low on fun factor during combat

[hearty blaze]

I see

[muted jewel]

she got familiar, so even if it doesnt have pet, she will get hers.
but for rogue it will be extra helpful

[hearty blaze]

You need to be a Druid to get a fey familiar though

At least for free

Anywho

[muted jewel]

fey one sure, she just want a pet, dont think it matters if it can do something, you know just a companion

[hearty blaze]

Ok!

[muted jewel]

all girls have familiar, archfey is waiting for sphinx, and paladin will have her mount pet

[hearty blaze]

By the way, archfey isn’t a class

[muted jewel]

archfey lock

[limber flume]

Hi

[hearty blaze]

Wazzup

[muted jewel]

hey

[muted jewel]

btw, did you have something in mind from older books as a subclass?

[hearty blaze]

Welcome, how can we help

[hearty blaze]

Spore Druid is from an older book (2014).

Artificers are all 2014

Unless you mean before 5th edition

Then I have no idea

[muted jewel]

oh that one, ye. wouldnt mind use older books for that
nono thats what i meant, just didnt know spores is from 2014

[hearty blaze]

For support roles… do you mind having two clerics in the party?

Clerics are support the archetype

[hearty blaze]

I’m just trying to know what’s available

[lime turret]

Clerics are extremely versatile in what they can do as well.

[hearty blaze]

Because support roles include:
bard
some Druids
Divine soul sorcerer
some wizards
Ooo maybe divination wizard
Bards
Clerics
Artificers
Tanks (fighters, ancient barbarians) but have no spells
Arcane trickster

[muted jewel]

ye, but we already have 1 light cleric, i mean its not an issue, but even flavour wise, not sure if there is something stand out for her

som far im reading arcane trickster and its so great, im far from build or anything but it looks great.
last word will have the girl, but for me this looks great.
gonna check stars and spores druids soon, and then others.

with wizards, not sure if its just me, but as they have lot of spells, spellbook, and subclass stuff, it just feels like a lot for me to track. maybe its personal, that i find some other classes more intuitive?

rogue got his class abilities, but for some reason i dont feel as overwhelmed

[hearty blaze]

Wizards and sorcerers both have a lot of things to keep track of, but wizards more so

[hearty blaze]

Because they have less spells and less complex casting

[muted jewel]

ye, sorcerers got that metamagic, and spell slot trading

[muted jewel]

yes, probably this

if i play just 1 class by myself, it would be different

i made custom sheets, where i track all their stuff at once, with little comments, and then one like battle spellbooks where spell descriptions are, and how some effects work etc. just adding a ton of spells to this would be a lot for me

then i do this for monsters too

[solar hollow]

Hello there

[hearty blaze]

Hello there

[muted jewel]

heya

[hearty blaze]

Wazzup how can we help

[muted jewel]

thanks again, and my study continues 😄

[solar hollow]

I started playing last year in college , I don't understand the whole like score thing , I'm always so confused when I play 🤣

[hearty blaze]

Like ability scores?

[solar hollow]

Ye

[hearty blaze]

Easy
Your ability points, or stats, help determine how good at something your character is. Whether it be attacking (strength or dexterity) or saving throws (dodging, resisting) or performing tasks (ability checks) they all are based of your stats

The modifier (what changes on your dice roll) is based on your stat, -10, then halved rounded down

Tbh I’d recommend #learn-to-play to get you started

[echo kelp]

?tag new abilities

[exotic remnant]

Abilities

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

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

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

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

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

[echo kelp]

^ For reference on how to generate ability scores and how those scores impact your character modifiers

[lament breach]

Hey, i was bored today and ive always wanted to try and get into dnd. it can be quite overwhelming with all the rules and everything. ive watched some dnd for dummies tutorials on youtube and sort of understand it but im not really sure where to go from there and none of my friends are into it. can anyone point me in the right direction? any help would be great 🙂

[echo kelp]

Check out #learn-to-play and the free basic rules: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/free-rules
And then feel free to ask questions as you run across them.

And when you feel like you're ready to find a group to play D&D with, check out #find-a-game

[lament breach]

okay, thank you 🙂

[edgy onyx]

Depends on what the source of the specific charmed condition says

Charmed Person, for example, ends if the charmer or the charmer's allies damage the charmed creature, but the original allies of the charmed person doing anything harmful to the charmed person would do nothing against the condition

Just noticed the wording is "harmed" not "damaged", so whether attempting to attack someone is harmful for the spell would be down to the DM 🤔

[lyric fjord]

I read guides, people explain, its hard for me when people write it, english is not my first language. Could anyone walk me through step by step making a pc sheet? (creating a character)
I will REALLY appreciate it

[echo kelp]

1. Figure out what race/species you would like to play
2. Figure out what class you'd like to play
3. Figure out what background you'd like to play with

The first 2 chapters of the free basic rules https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/free-rules cover the core game mechanics and the 2nd chapter goes into how to create a character step by step

[lyric fjord]

Theyre lvl 6 btw

[lyric fjord]

I read these i cant understand😭

[echo kelp]

Start at level 1 and work your way up - it will make more sense

[lyric fjord]

No the dm wants me to join mid compaign and they r all lvl 6..

Even tho its my first

[echo kelp]

Oky but again start at level 1 and work your level ups from there

You need to start the character at the beginning of the process to get it leveled up to level 6

So what species did you pick?

What class did you pick?

What background did you pick?

Let's start there.

[lyric fjord]

Human, they said its best for starter for now.
Background gladiator

Barbarian

[echo kelp]

Okay human barbarian with gladiator background

Great!

Are you using a PDF character sheet? DnDbeyond? Some Virtual Tabletop tool's character sheet?

[lyric fjord]

Something i found on the internet, idk which one is best though

Dnd beyond i tried but i got lost

It does not have the same freedom as others where you can just type

It did not let me picks many stuff

[echo kelp]

Well you won't be able to access anything outside of the free rules/SRD materials without buying the books, regardless of what tool you use.

[lyric fjord]

The dm has a book but uhh.. Yeah

So how do i know what are their stats?

How do i pick?

[echo kelp]

?tag new abilities

[exotic remnant]

Abilities

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

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

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

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

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

[echo kelp]

^ Those are the 3 ways to generate stats

I'd suggest using Standard Array unless your DM has a specific method

[lyric fjord]

I think point cost or someth

[echo kelp]

Standard Array is 15, 14, 13, 12, 10, 8.

Oh point coset? Okay

[lyric fjord]

Which means..¿

[lyric fjord]

Im not really sure he just says "figure it out" 😭

[echo kelp]

Those are the ability scores of a standard array and you would allocate them to your abilites.

[exotic remnant]

Barbarian

Storm with Rage, and wade into hand-to-hand combat
Barbarians are mighty warriors who are powered by primal forces of the multiverse that manifest as a Rage. More than a mere emotion—and not limited to anger—this Rage is an incarnation of a predator’s ferocity, a storm’s fury, and a sea’s turmoil.

-# Suggested Standard Array assignment
Str. 15 Dex. 13 Con. 14 Int. 10 Wis. 12 Cha. 8

Likes: Battle
Complexity: Average
Starting HP: 12 + Con. modifier

[lyric fjord]

Woah how did you summon that?

[echo kelp]

It's a tag we've set up

[lyric fjord]

I see many times people has like 15 and then (+2) what does that mean?

Like strength 18(+2)

[echo kelp]

So ability scores determine your modifiers. The strength 18 means the strength score is 18. This means it has a +2 modifier.

[lyric fjord]

If i roll 7 it would be 9?

And natural is what i got without the modifier?

[echo kelp]

Natural what?

[lyric fjord]

Nvm

[echo kelp]

But yes, a modifier modifies your dice rolls

[lyric fjord]

Okkkokok

[echo kelp]

So making a strength check you roll a d20 and add your strength modifier to the result

[lyric fjord]

How do you know whats the modifier?

[echo kelp]

See https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024/creating-a-character#AbilityScoresandModifiers

[lyric fjord]

Ok seems simple enough

[echo kelp]

There's a table that breaks down ability score and it's modifier

[lyric fjord]

What ab paths of stuff

Like zealot

And abilities

[echo kelp]

At level 3 you pick a subclass. Subclasses add features on top of your class features.

[lyric fjord]

I can choose any?

[echo kelp]

Well from whatever books you have and whatever the DM allows for their game

But yes, at level 3 you pick one of the possible barbarian subclasses

[lyric fjord]

Berserker is ok?

[echo kelp]

Under the 2024 rules yes.

I need to bounce away to handle other things but I hope this has been helpful. Other folks should be able to help answer your questions as well.

[lyric fjord]

Thank you SO MUCH you have no clue how much i appreciate this!

[dim ledge]

Yo

[ripe wharf]

hi

[dim ledge]

Wsg

[ripe wharf]

im rlly new

[exotic remnant]

Welcome to Adventure!

Visit #learn-to-play for everything you need to get started!

• [What is D&D?](#learn-to-play message)
• [How does it work?](#learn-to-play message)
• [Where do I join?](#learn-to-play message)
• [Frequently Asked Questions](#learn-to-play message)

Quick Links

Basic Rules | Introductory videos | Create a character

[dim ledge]

Same, idek where to start lol

[ripe wharf]

i dont even know the rules

[smoky adder]

Welcome! The links above can help you get started, but if you’ve got any specific questions, ask away!

[ripe wharf]

okay thank you

[vocal sequoia]

I'd like to post as a Paid DM Looking For Players - however the channel doesn't give me permission. Any idea how to post or get permission?

Thanks!

• Tales of Earthica's Humble DM

[echo kelp]

Please read #find-a-game carefully - you need to type the bot commands in one of the channel you can type in. Start with /looking-for and select the paid option that Discord will pop up. The bot will then give you a form to fill out and submit. Once submitted, the bot will create a post in that channel and attach a thread to it. Use the thread to communicate with interested parties and provide any corrections or updates.

[sterile forge]

yes

?tag new ranger

[exotic remnant]

Ranger

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

-# Suggested Standard Array assignment
Str. 12 Dex. 15 Con. 13 Int. 8 Wis. 14 Cha. 10

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

[unborn herald]

Helloo 👋 Im new and also rather new to the DnD in general. Im in LOVE with this world of DnD!

[pale shoal]

hello, I'm new to D&D... i actually don't even know where to start nor know the rules.. I'm really looking forward to learning more about the lore and community and just learning how the game works (^-^)

[exotic remnant]

Welcome to Adventure!

Visit #learn-to-play for everything you need to get started!

• [What is D&D?](#learn-to-play message)
• [How does it work?](#learn-to-play message)
• [Where do I join?](#learn-to-play message)
• [Frequently Asked Questions](#learn-to-play message)

Quick Links

Basic Rules | Introductory videos | Create a character

[ornate kiln]

welcome check out these link, they are made for beginners to learn the game.

and feel free to ask specific questions you have here

[lyric fjord]

Looks like I hopped in at a good time. I'm also new here. I bought some di a while ago and the dnd starter kit, but had no one to play with, so I was like, "... I'm alone."

[lavish kayak]

try finding a dnd community in your area, maybe try a gamestore

[lyric fjord]

Where I'm at, people pretty much keep to themselves. It's almost like a weird click thingy everywhere you go.

[lavish kayak]

then try finding an online game!

[exotic remnant]

Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

• Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
• Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
• Basic advice to help you in your hunt.

[lyric fjord]

Yeah, I think I'll try that. I need to find a way to brush up on the rules, so I'll look into that first. I heard Baldurs Gate 3 was fun, so maybe I'll check that out.

[exotic remnant]

Welcome to Adventure!

Visit #learn-to-play for everything you need to get started!

• [What is D&D?](#learn-to-play message)
• [How does it work?](#learn-to-play message)
• [Where do I join?](#learn-to-play message)
• [Frequently Asked Questions](#learn-to-play message)

Quick Links

Basic Rules | Introductory videos | Create a character

[lavish kayak]

@lyric fjord look at the bot post above for the rules

[wintry shell]

FR I'm kinda like that too sadly since I bought the starter kit.

Everyone always seems to have an already established thing going on and stuff

Not to mention it's also scary to approach local areas and ask if there's any available.

[narrow solar]

Hi, I never played a campaign and want to do so. I made a character on the D&D beyond, and I have a webcam and my own dice set.

Is there a particular channel that I have to make a post on to find a game? Please DM or mention my name in the chat

[exotic remnant]

Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

• Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
• Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
• Basic advice to help you in your hunt.

[lavish kayak]

@narrow solar check the bot post above

[narrow solar]

Okay, thank you

[sleek onyx]

How do i verify and get the reward for joining discord

[main fulcrum]

What reward are you talking about?

[lavish kayak]

what reward?

this guy just asked a question, got a clarification question and didnt answer

[main fulcrum]

It happens

[lavish kayak]

it does

but still icky

[dim ledge]

Idk what classes to pick for my character sheet

[lavish kayak]

what would your character do? not in game mechanics

[dim ledge]

Uhh idrk

[hearty blaze]

Then we can’t really help you if you don’t have a character yet.
Though, what roles do you like to fulfill (stealth, damage, magic, range, melee, support, utility, tank)

[echo kelp]

?tag new class

[exotic remnant]

Class

Your class is the primary definition of what your character can do and gives you a variety of special features, such as a fighter’s mastery of weapons and armor, and a wizard’s spells. This article provides a quick breakdown of each available class and can help guide your choice.

Each class also lets you choose a subclass, which provides unique features and further specialization within the class.

[dim ledge]

I was thinking about making him like a hand to hand fighter

[lavish kayak]

probably just a fighter then

[echo kelp]

Monk would be a good class for close-up fighting

Fighter would work as well too

[dim ledge]

Whats the difference

[lavish kayak]

class abilities

[echo kelp]

?tag new monk

[exotic remnant]

Monk

Dart in and out of melee while striking fast and hard
Monks use rigorous combat training and mental discipline to align themselves with the multiverse and focus their internal reservoirs of power. Different Monks conceptualize this power in various ways: as breath, energy, life force, essence, or self, for example. Whether channeled as a striking display of martial prowess or as a subtler manifestation of defense and speed, this power infuses all that a Monk does.

-# Suggested Standard Array assignment
Str. 12 Dex. 15 Con. 13 Int. 10 Wis. 14 Cha. 8

Likes: Unarmed combat
Complexity: High
Starting HP: 8 + Con. modifier

[echo kelp]

?tag new fighter

[exotic remnant]

Fighter

Master all weapons and armor
Fighters rule many battlefields. Questing knights, royal champions, elite soldiers, and hardened mercenaries—as Fighters, they all share an unparalleled prowess with weapons and armor. And they are well acquainted with death, both meting it out and defying it.

-# Suggested Standard Array assignment
Str. 15 Dex. 14 Con. 13 Int. 8 Wis. 10 Cha. 12

Likes: Weapons
Complexity: Low
Starting HP: 10 + Con. modifier

[lavish kayak]

dammit

you beat me to it

[dim ledge]

Hmm

Well i don't plan on using weapons

[lavish kayak]

monk then

[dim ledge]

Alright thanks

[sterile forge]

?tag new sorcerer

[exotic remnant]

Sorcerer

Wield magic innate to your being, shaping the power to your will
Sorcerers wield innate magic that is stamped into their being. Some Sorcerers can’t name the origin of their power, while others trace it to strange events in their personal or family history. The blessing of a dragon or a dryad at a baby’s birth or the strike of lightning from a clear sky might spark a Sorcerer’s gift. So too might the gift of a deity, exposure to the strange magic of another plane of existence, or a glimpse into the inner workings of reality. Whatever the origin, the result is an indelible mark on the Sorcerer, a churning magic that can be passed down through generations.

-# Suggested Standard Array assignment
Str. 10 Dex. 13 Con. 14 Int. 8 Wis. 12 Cha. 15

Likes: Power
Complexity: High
Starting HP: 6 + Con. modifier

[dim ledge]

In the background of the character sheet what does it mean by faith

[sterile forge]

?tag new ranger

[exotic remnant]

Ranger

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

-# Suggested Standard Array assignment
Str. 12 Dex. 15 Con. 13 Int. 8 Wis. 14 Cha. 10

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

[echo kelp]

Some D&D games have deities/pantheons and that's where you'd indicate which god/gods you follow if any. It's not mechanically required to play the game.

[lavish kayak]

if your character believes in a deitie

[dim ledge]

Ohh

Whats the difference between magic initiate clearic, druid, and wizard

[harsh fjord]

Each class has different spell lists, so if you chose MI druid, for example, you’d choose spells from the druid spell list.

[dim ledge]

Ohh ok, how do I find their respective spell lists

[harsh fjord]

https://www.dndbeyond.com/spells then filter by class.

[dim ledge]

Thanks

[stray dove]

Does anyone play campaign on DnD beyond?

[unborn drift]

yes

[stray dove]

What kind of campaign do you play

[junior flame]

Trying to!

[stray dove]

I have bought a lot of stuff on there but have not ever actually played a campaign yet

[boreal yew]

I’m actually looking to get back into dnd I’m still fairly new but ik the basics and how stuff works

[unborn drift]

ive ran curse of strahd, phandelver bunch a homebrew, waterdeep both modules

[stray dove]

I have been trying to learn it for a few months just nobody around to play

[boreal yew]

I’m always available Thursdays and Fridays id love to join a campaign with you and anyone else

Been wanting to get back into dnd idc what type

[wheat crystal]

Make sure to use #find-a-game to use this server to find a group!

[boreal yew]

Thank you

[stray dove]

I have the shattered obelisk in book and digital form

I just don’t think I would be the best DM since I have never played

[junior flame]

Valid

[boreal yew]

Ik that feeling I’ve sat before just thinking about a whole campaign but I’ve only ever finished one campaign so I don’t feel I’d have the right grasp on how to handle things

[stray dove]

Trying to remember all the checks and saving throws I would probably for get when they are needed

[junior flame]

How do I set up a lfg.

I’m a newb and its a little confusing

[echo kelp]

Message DMs posting in #looking-for-players (if you're looking for a game), or message players looking for game that are posting in #looking-for-dm (if you're hosting a game) >
Or use the bot commands to create a post in the Looking For Game channels (see #find-a-game)
You can also find other D&D servers posting in #looking-for-community
There's also #paid-looking-for-game if you're okay paying for a spot at someone's D&D table.

Putting together a group/game can take time though - don't expect an instant game

[junior flame]

Yes I’ve noticed. I’m not!

Thank you 🙏🏾

[velvet jetty]

?tag new wizard

[exotic remnant]

Wizard

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

-# Suggested Standard Array assignment
Str. 8 Dex. 12 Con. 13 Int. 15 Wis. 14 Cha. 10

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

[velvet jetty]

i dunno if I'd put wisdom so high above dex or con but ok

[snow geode]

Hello I'm new

[exotic remnant]

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[dull finch]

Would anyone be interested in doing a one shot? I’m a new player and for now I just want to be a player and not a DM

[minor mason]

#find-a-game

[dull finch]

Sorry lol

[winter wedge]

Hello I'm new are there any groups that will teach me and let me play

[lavish kayak]

you can DM me for questions, otherwise

[exotic remnant]

Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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[winter wedge]

Thanks so much I appreciate it

[karmic mulch]

I'm new hello to everyone

[exotic remnant]

Welcome to Adventure!

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[lavish kayak]

hi

[lost silo]

Hello folks! If ya have questions, ask away. Read the basics in the bots above 👆🏼

[hidden wedge]

Hello! My brother got me into dnd,I'm just staring! I haven't done a match yet..anyone mind letting me in?

I can draw myself a character if you wont

[exotic remnant]

Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

• Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
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[hidden wedge]

Want

[lavish kayak]

double command huh razor

[harsh fjord]

Follow the link in the bost post above for info on using the server's channels to find folks to game with!

[hidden wedge]

Alright!

[remote yoke]

Welcome budd

[remote yoke]

Sure you can msg me if needed

[lost ruin]

Can I tag along pls

[lavish kayak]

sure! you can message me too

[ember parrot]

Hey I'm new to DND. Can someone help me learn and play?

[lavish kayak]

either DM me, or ask questions here for more answers

[exotic remnant]

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[lavish kayak]

Or look at the bot post above

[raven cave]

I made my first character on the web dnd thing and all the things show -5 is that normal or have I done something very wrong

[lavish kayak]

very very wrong

where did you make it?

[raven cave]

Dnd beyond

[lavish kayak]

huh, what do your stats look like? both numbers

[raven cave]

Proficiency says +2 and then imitative is -5 if that’s what you mean but I’m not sure what numbers you mean cuz there’s like 50

[lavish kayak]

the strength dexterity etc

[raven cave]

All of them say -5 with 1 underneath

[lavish kayak]

how did you do the abilities section? point buy, standard array, rolled?

[raven cave]

Point buy

[lavish kayak]

hmmmmm

go to #ddb-support for ddb help

[raven cave]

Okie thanks for tryna help

[sacred zealot]

henlo

[harsh fjord]

Welcome to the server!

[lavish kayak]

hello

[sacred zealot]

im "new" to dnd and uhh never played,, but id love to leaern,,,

[exotic remnant]

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[lost silo]

some great basic infor in the bot. Look it through. if you have questions, let us know

[hoary agate]

I’m also new but live in a country with 0 dnd players so I wanted to ask if there are any good online websites ?

[exotic remnant]

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[lavish kayak]

here! go to #looking-for-players for people looking for players in their game

[lost silo]

you can find a bunch of folks who play online by following the easy to follow steps in the bot above

[hoary agate]

Thanks everyone 💯

[sacred zealot]

alrighty!

[languid jackal]

hey guys, im sort of new to d&d, can someone just show me the basics of the gameplay?? or the races and stuff

[exotic remnant]

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[lavish kayak]

@languid jackal look at the bot post above

[languid jackal]

this one?

[lavish kayak]

yes

[languid jackal]

okay thanks

[silver laurel]

Hello everyone,
I have been meaning to start learning DnD but i never got the chance to, and i hope i can learn here and make folks along the way ^^

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[lavish kayak]

@silver laurel look at the bot post above

[silver laurel]

oh ok thank you so much

[lavish kayak]

do you have a question?

mostly for questions

[broken linden]

Where do I go to find people to play with

[exotic remnant]

Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

• Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
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[lavish kayak]

@broken linden look at the bot post above

[broken linden]

Ok thx

[tiny turtle]

I dont suppose theres many other 30 year olds just now getting into dnd?

Hope im not too old to be here?

[lavish kayak]

you arent, people here range from 13 to like 70 years old

[fallow grail]

Hello there

[lavish kayak]

hello

[fallow grail]

Wonderful name

Nice to meet you, my questions are more on the side if anyone are looking for artists to commission

[lavish kayak]

#dnd-advertisements

[tiny turtle]

70? Thats... pretty cool... makes me feel not so old, thanks lol

[karmic mulch]

I'll be in your care

[lavish kayak]

people that were 20 when dnd released are 70 now

so yeah

not a limit, but the discord age stuff does apply

[steep citrus]

Hi guys! i'm new to D&D, and recently there was a D&D club last Friday, and i think the session zero was really cool, and wanted to join... I created a character with the help of my friend and started my character and I don't know what else to do next 💔

[wheat crystal]

If you'd like feedback, feel free to post your sheet here or in #character-discussion . Otherwise, you can read through #find-a-game to learn how to use this server to find a group!

[steep citrus]

do i copy my information since they dont allow images? what do I even send?

[wheat crystal]

What method did you use to make your character sheet? (e.g. PDF, D&DBeyond, etc)

[steep citrus]

I was going to use dndbeyond, but my friend is very nerdy and used the actual player handbook and xanather's guide books to partially build me a character

[wheat crystal]

So a physical sheet or PDF? You can upload the relevant files/images to a trusted filesharing site like Imgur or Google Drive and post the share link to the sheet

[steep citrus]

I did it on the google spread sheet? thing, I can probably send a link :)

[wheat crystal]

Alright, that should be fine

[steep citrus]

are you able to help me review my character?

[wheat crystal]

Yeah I can!

[steep citrus]

okay tysm ;') give me one sec to figure out how to send my school computer info to my private info

[grave acorn]

So I know there’s an app where you can have your character sheet but that won’t work for us because it doesn’t have everything. Is there a like Google doc or something where I can download it and that way my party doesn’t have to use paper sheets and it get confusing when editing it?

[smoky adder]

You could try this one:
https://gsheet2.avrae.io/

[lofty moth]

I made myself a dice cam

[grave acorn]

Thank you

[slate bolt]

What is my jump distance as a druid?

[minor mason]

The same as anyone else. Check the jump rules

[smoky adder]

You can find those rules starting here:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024/rules-glossary#Jumping

[slate bolt]

Okay thanks!!

[grave acorn]

I might need to open it on a proper computer because opening it in sheets on my phone got rid of all the decoration but I’ll figure it out

[slate bolt]

What does it mean by "each foot of the jump costs a foot of movement"

[old walrus]

Is it viable to be a protector life domain heal/tank cleric?

[minor mason]

Everything is viable

[old walrus]

In 2024 I should add

[worldly anvil]

Hay i have no history of DnD and I thought it sounded cool dose anyone have a club that can help me lurn and play

[minor mason]

#learn-to-play #find-a-game

[river crater]

#looking-for-players is where dms post looking for players
#find-a-game is where you can make your own post looking for a dm to add you to their group
#learn-to-play has basic rules

[smoky adder]

On your turn, you have movement equal to your speed.

If your speed is 30 ft., you have 30 ft. of movement.

When you move on your turn, that gets subtracted from your movement.

That includes jumping.

So if you move 10 feet, then jump 10 feet, you’ve used 20 feet of your movement.

[finite galleon]

hi! I'm new here, but not entirely new to dnd. I've played as a dungeon master with my friends before but a more simpler version of dnd. I'm trying to play again after years. Trying to relearn stuff again

[smoky adder]

Welcome!

[slate bolt]

When do I regain it? I assume you mean in initiative

[river crater]

You regain all your speed at the start of your turn if you're in initiative unless there's a specific status that affects it

[minor mason]

You can read the new core books or the free Basic Rules

[worldly anvil]

Can anyone call and walk me through making my first character

[river crater]

What are you using to make your first character?

[worldly anvil]

D&D beyond

[unkempt kiln]

Hey everyone! Total and absolute noob here. Been wanting to play since I was a wee lad in middle school, figured I'd check out the server and take my first steps into maybe playing the game for the first time. 🙂

[river crater]

Welcome!

[hearty blaze]

Halloooooo
How can we help ya

[slate bolt]

Okay

[unkempt kiln]

At the moment I'm at the first stages. Probably should learn the rules before I consider making a character 😛 though I imagine it's better to make a character to suit the campaign anyways, instead of having one on retainer.

[hearty blaze]

Yeah, you’re right.
To learn the rules, go to #learn-to-play
If you want help making a character go to #character-discussion
Once you’re ready to start, go to #find-a-game

[unkempt kiln]

Awesome! I'm guessing the server hosts one shots as well? So I can dip my toes in without a multi month long commitment?

[hearty blaze]

Yupadoo

[hearty blaze]

And of course, any specific questions can be asked and answered here

[unkempt kiln]

You beat me to it. I'll ask any questions here. Thanks!

[dense depot]

How does a backgrounds ability scores affect your actual ability scores 😞💔

[wheat crystal]

The background ASIs modify the base score

So for example let's say you had a Strength score of 15 and a Constitution score of 16 and you took the Soldier background.

Now let's say you chose to take the +2/+1 increase option. You could make your Strength score 17 and your Constitution score 17, or you could make them STR 16 & CON 18.

[dense depot]

Oh so out of the three ability scores I’m free to distribute them however I’d like?

[hearty blaze]

No, it depends on the background

[wheat crystal]

Yes and no. If you choose the +2/+1 option you can choose any single one of the 3 ability scores to increase by 2, and one of the remaining 2 to increase by 1.

If you choose the +1/+1/+1 option, you would increase all 3 of the listed scores by 1.

[hearty blaze]

StarOfTheLight phrased it much better

[wheat crystal]

To elaborate, the +2/+1 option can give you the following increases in my example:

• +2 STR, +1 CON
• +2 STR, +1 DEX
• +2 DEX, +1 STR
• +2 DEX, +1 CON
• +2 CON, +1 STR
• +2 CON, +1 DEX

Something to keep in mind is that the bonuses cannot go to the same stat. If you're creating your character on D&DBeyond, the system will let you for some reason (I believe it's a bug) so just be wary of that.

[hearty blaze]

Wait they can’t

[wheat crystal]

Nope

Increase one by 2 and another one by 1, or increase all three by 1
The two key wordings here are "another one" and "all three" which prevent choosing the same stat rules as written.

[dense depot]

What do you mean by they can’t go to the same stat? Like you can’t put all 3 into one stat?

[wheat crystal]

yes

[dense depot]

Ahhh okay okay

[wheat crystal]

So for example you couldn't use your background +2/+1 to give you +2 Dex and then another +1 Dex.

Again D&DBeyond will let you do it for some reason, but that's been an issue with the site for a while

[dense depot]

And modifiers also work towards the total ability score right?

[wheat crystal]

No, your ability score modifier comes as a result of the final ability score.

So a Strength score of 16 confers a +3 Strength modifier

[dense depot]

Oh so I apply all the changes from my race and background before I get the multipliers?

[smoky adder]

You’ll need your final score before you can figure out the modifier, yeah.

Since the modifier depends entirely on the score.

[wheat crystal]

Since you're talking about background ASIs, then you'd be playing the 2024 version of 5e. In which case you wouldn't apply any ASIs given by your species

(It used to be the opposite where species gave ASIs and backgrounds did not)

[dense depot]

And now it’s only ASIs?

[wheat crystal]

Species still confer certain abilities, such as the Elves' Trance or Dragonborns' Breath Weapon. They just don't give you ASIs anymore.

[dense depot]

Ooooh okay okay

[wheat crystal]

Likewise, Backgrounds now give ASIs and an Origin Feat in addition to almost everything they gave before (e.g. some minor equipment, skill proficiencies, etc).

It's irrelevant since you're playing 2024, but if you wanted to know the only thing that got removed from Backgrounds is a unique ability that was more tailored & less powerful. For example, the 2014 version of Soldier had the "Military Rank" feature whereas the 2024 version gives the Savage Attacker feat.

[wheat crystal]

In any case this is correct. To harkon back to my previous examples let's say after Ability Score Generation (we'll say you used Standard Array) you had 15 in Strength. This gives you a +2 Strength modifier.

After taking the Solider background, you choose the +1/+1/+1 option which would increase your Strength to 16 which now gives you a +3 Strength modifier.

Here is the table on how score affects modifier

[nova comet]

Is it bad to go for a home brew for a first time playing dnd ever?

[wheat crystal]

Usually yes. Homebrew is quite a broad term that can mean anything from "I have a longsword that does piercing instead of slashing damage" to "I made my own campaign world" to "I have overhauled a lot of the game to work for a sci-fi setting"

[river crater]

It's... not advisable. It requires a lot of work and effort from both player and dm to make it work fluidly.

It does depend though on what exactly the homebrew is

Homebrew for flavor is easier to do than homebrew mechanics

[wheat crystal]

Agreed. I would compare it to wanting to modify your car before you even own one, know how to operate one, or even what kind of car you would want.

[nova comet]

Yea I thought so I was just curious. I was looking at a preset rouge halfling vs a not attempted but just opened another character to see what a non preset character would look like (another rouge but elf this time) and the stats and new abilities were different. Ik elf’s get dark vision and all that so it wasn’t surprising but the halfling didnt really get jack diddly squat for his passive abilities so I was confused a little bit

[river crater]

Wait, are you saying you were looking at playing a non-premade character?

[smoky adder]

Creating your own character doesn’t typically count as homebrew.

Not if you’re following the official rules and choosing official character options, anyway.

You can definitely make an elf rogue if that’s what you want.

[dense depot]

What even ARE hit dice 💔

[smoky adder]

It’s short for Hit Point Dice.

The first thing they do is determine your maximum hit points.

Then during play, you can also use them to regain hit points during a short rest.

• https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024/creating-a-character#FillInNumbers (see Hit Points and Hit Point Dice)
• https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024/creating-a-character#GainingaLevel (see step 2)
• https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/free-rules/rules-glossary#ShortRest
• https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/free-rules/rules-glossary#LongRest

[dense depot]

So if it says my class has D8 hit dice my maximum health at level 1 will be any number between 1-8 depending on what I roll?

[smoky adder]

No, at level 1 you start with the max for that die, plus your Constitution modifier.

If your CON is +2, you’d have 8+2=10 to start.

When you level up, you get an additional hit die. You either roll it or take the average rounded up (5), then add your CON, and increase your max HP by the total.

[dark sonnet]

Hi there, curiosity, What mean homebrew?

[edgy onyx]

Anything unofficial content created by the players / DM, like a custom race, spell or a magic item

[dark sonnet]

okey okey, thanks thanks

[pearl sail]

I have a question,do I need books and other materials to start DND or can I just play DND without the stuff?

[minor mason]

The free Basic Rules is all you need. And a group of course

[pearl sail]

Thanks a lot for your help! 🙂

[sick vale]

The basic rules should be on dnd beyond
U have limited options though because alot of things are in books that cost money
U don't have to get them if your fine with only having 1 subclass option per class and haveing a bunch of spells blocked but if u think u will play the game alot it's probably worth getting the digital version of the player hand book

[pearl sail]

Thanks telling me! I hope you have a good day!

[rocky sail]

Can a Collège of création Bard use the spell imovable to object on something they created ?

[fallen surge]

Yes. Immovable Object is not a bard spell, so they'd need to learn the spell through some other method, such as Magical Secrets, but assuming they have access to the spell, then the object created by Performance of Creation is a legal target for the spell.

[river crater]

If you're a player you can find groups that play virtually and most are free for players

[karmic mulch]

IF I get to join a campaign with my fully homebrew character, will the DM reject the character or help adjust it to fit into the campaign?

[timid locust]

That depends on the DM and on the degree of homebrew.

Typically, the more you deviate from official content, the less likely a DM is willing to accept a character at all.

[karmic mulch]

I see making sure not to go too overboard on the homebrew stuff

[fallen surge]

"Homebrew" is a collective term for anything that's outside the rules of the game. Each person's tolerance for doing things outside the rules of the game is entirely up to them. Some people prefer no homebrew at all, while others go wild and free with it.

That being said, since you're asking this question in this channel, I assume you're probably new to D&D. I HEAVILY recommend that you avoid using any homebrew at all when you're ne to the game. It's hard to learn how to play if you've made a ton of your own adjustments to the game. Its like designing a balance patch for a video game before you've played it. I'm sure most DMs will have a similar belief system.

[rocky sail]

I Ve got other questions about college of création bard: first I Ve heard différent info about wether or not they are able to control the object created like making it levitate around etc…

And two I know they canot creat magical object but can they create conseptual object like a perfect sphère (like yorozu from jjk) since it s technically just a regular object ?

[fresh fable]

Have you read the subclass features?

[zealous remnant]

hello, im absolutely new to this whole thing but ive always been interested in dnd. I know almost nothing about dnd except for some games ive played like vermintide (not even sure if it counts) any ideas on how to start? most vids ive watch on yt isnt exactly the best tutorial and most of the time its for being the DM

[exotic remnant]

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[lost silo]

there is some great basic infor in the bot.

[zealous remnant]

oh sick tqvm

[lost silo]

ywvm

[rocky sail]

Just did and I m pretty sure you can’t control the item created by performance of création tho i havent found that much info about objects that are technically conceptual so ig it s really up to the DM

[smoky adder]

Broadly speaking, you can only do the things a rule grants you the ability to do.

If they could make the object levitate, it would say so.

Since it doesn’t say so, they can’t.

[minor mason]

Yes, most GMs will outright reject it. It's they who determines what homebrew is allowed

Creating characters is great practice for beginners, but for a PC that you actually plan on playing you should have guidance from your GM first.

[dark lichen]

anyone know of some beginner friendly campaigns? im looking in #looking-for-players channel but i dont see any that say beginner friendly

[minor mason]

You can try asking the GM if the game is newbie friendly. Some don't bother to mention it

From my experience, most GMs welcome new players as long as you put in the work before session 0 (learning the rules for instance).

[wide surge]

Hey!

[jade warren]

Hellloooooooo ive wanted to play dnd for a whileeee but my freinds always stop after a session or two and never mention it again when I ask so I just cant): and im wondering if there is a way to play otherwise without having to pay for a club or be 18 like playing online

[harsh fjord]

Lots of folks play online. Do you already know the rules of the game?

[jade warren]

Mostly

Not things like resting or spell slots but i know how to do stats and roll for things like damage or talking

[exotic remnant]

Welcome to Adventure!

Visit #learn-to-play for everything you need to get started!

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Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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• Basic advice to help you in your hunt.

[harsh fjord]

The rules are linked in the bot post above if you want to dive deeper into the game. There's also #learn-to-play. Otherwise, follow the other bot post to find others to game with!

[vagrant wing]

Hi,ive always wanted to play dnd but cant find anyone,is there any party whos beginner friendly? I've just created a character with dnd beyond and im familiar with the rules,just wanted to know

[jade warren]

So is it easier to ask around online then in person? Seems so

[harsh fjord]

You can scroll through the posts in #looking-for-players or #looking-for-community and see if any of them strike your interest. Not everyone advertises themselves as newbie-friendly, but they might still be, so don't be shy to ask!

Or post an ad yourself in #looking-for-dm by following the instructions in #find-a-game.

[harsh fjord]

In a way. With online, you're not bound by geography, so that can help like-minded folks connect!

The downside is you're in the same haystack as everyone else.

[jade warren]

Alright guess ill try online should i do anything before or find people then try out making characters and stuff

Also for the lfg do i not post but look for a group?

[wide surge]

Hey! I wouldn’t call myself new but I’ve been looking to get back into dnd.

[harsh fjord]

Read the rules and learn them as best you're able. Practice making a character to get a sense of the process. Then you can post an ad yourself and look for a group. Or do either one. Up to you.

[jade warren]

I will post because i cant do 6 to 11 on a tuesday

[vagrant wing]

Im looking at the "looking for players" channel and all of them are either full,or for 18+😢

[lime turret]

If you’re >18 you might want to see if your school/college as some kind of D&D club.

[harsh fjord]

You might try #looking-for-community. Or post an ad yourself in #looking-for-dm, but odds are usually better when you search proactively. Most GMs don't go looking for players but instead let players approach them.

[lime turret]

Alternatively local game stores.

[vagrant wing]

Btw,im trying to post on the "looking for dm" but the server doesn't let me write on any of the channels you mentioned :' (

[river crater]

You create the post using a bot command in #find-a-game

[harsh fjord]

You can type the command that begins with /looking in any channel.

[shadow orbit]

I WISH I COULD DO THAT but nooo im in a tiny ass 3k people town ☹️☹️

[minor mason]

Try running games for your family and friends. Or GM for players online.

[shadow orbit]

My sister plays dnd online and doesnt wanna play with me and my dads too busy and my friends are also way to busy and nobody wants to nerd out with me... and all online games are 18+ istg

[river crater]

Why not make your own game?

[minor mason]

Not all, there are some out there. Understandably, most online GMs will only run public games for 18+

[shadow orbit]

Nobody wants to play with a under 18 newbie dm 💔💔

[shadow orbit]

Yeah I mean I get it ofc, most ppl my age are really really annoying

[river crater]

Have you tried posting on here before?

[shadow orbit]

I haven't, should i? I mean I havent even finished writing the history for all my city's on my map

[river crater]

Well i would get to a point you feel comfortable starting a campaign and then try to create a game on here

[minor mason]

You don't need to do that.

[fallen surge]

Hey just FYI, its against server rules to share your real age. You should edit this post before the mods delete it

[shadow orbit]

Better?

[fallen surge]

yep that works. Thanks

[shadow orbit]

But... history fun

[minor mason]

If you find it fun, then do so. But it's not required for being a good GM.

[fallen surge]

If you're doing it for fun, that's perfectly fine. You definitely don't need to do that before you start playing. Don't hold yourself back because you think you "aren't ready"

[river crater]

Also if you want to start dming, maybe find an official module or one shot to run to get a handle on the game before making your entire own world?

[shadow orbit]

Huh... mkayyyy im rlly proud of my map though (it has three four towns/city's and three BIIIG mountains )

[shadow orbit]

I probably should, but I can't find anyone to play with so I got bored, I've made a map, three playable characters and a couple npcs

[vagrant wing]

Heyy im also a beginner,we could look for a beginner friendly campaign together!

[shadow orbit]

YIPAAAYYY

[vagrant wing]

YAY

[fallen surge]

Its ok to make your own setting for your game, even as a first time DM. I wouldn't say that you need to avoid doing that. However, its very important that you remember that the point of making a world is to play a game in it. You don't need to make a bunch of cities and history if that's not part of the actual game the players will be playing. Don't just try to make things as detailed as possible for the sake of it. Think about how the players are going to interact with your world, and what will actually be important to them. Start with the town the players start in, and develop more when the story takes you in a specific direction

[shadow orbit]

WAIT THATS THE BEST ADVICE IVE GOTTEN??? Thank you kind soul 🙏

Also, completely in a different direction... what do you guys think about a centaur bard thats absolutely terrified of rodents... like will faint if one touches her

[harsh fjord]

We have #character-discussion for getting into more detail, but for me, it doesn't say much about the kind of character they are. What are their goals, what's their default attitude, how do they approach strangers, problems, etc.? It's fine to have a flaw, but personally I think a character needs more, at least for long-term play. For a one-shot, you may have enough!

[shadow orbit]

Sorry, didnt realize there was another thing for that, im way to used to servers having like 2 discussion places

[harsh fjord]

No worries!

[shadow orbit]

But she also has nothing more about her so far tbh💔 I just thought it was kinda funny that a big horse lady was scared of rats

[vagrant wing]

Thats just one of the characteristic this character probably has,there's no way that would be the only personality trait..obviously the character is probably more detailed
I wouldnt assume that it's their whole personality😂 😅

[wide surge]

Hi

[fallen surge]

Welcome

[vagrant wing]

Yes ahha thats a nice character trait : D

[dense flower]

Hi

[shadow orbit]

Nahhh,100% whole personality it being scared if rats, perfect, charecter finished... doesn't even need a name

[river crater]

I thought her name was big horse lady?

[vagrant wing]

She ends up being the Rat Queen by level 20 >: D
Peak character development

[harsh fjord]

Ultimately, I recommend making a character that fits the group. If everyone's making characters with one trait, aces. If folks are bringing more depth, though, you'll probably be best served fleshing the concept out more.

[shadow orbit]

Ofc I would flesh her out more, I was being sarcastic, sorry

[shadow orbit]

...yes

[shadow orbit]

PEAK PEAK PEAK FRR

[wide surge]

I am ready for dnd

[dense flower]

Im looking for a new dnd group if anyone has a spot

[exotic remnant]

Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

• Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
• Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
• Basic advice to help you in your hunt.

[fallen surge]

This channel is not the correct place for organizing a group. Read through the instructions in #find-a-game for an explanation on how to use the looking-for channels

[dense flower]

Thanks for the help

[lofty moth]

does anyone have recommendations on where to buy dice?

[river crater]

Do you have any local game stores in your area? Shopping locally is generally the best option

[lofty moth]

i think i do

[river crater]

I would Google game stores in your area and pay them a visit, see what theyve got in terms of dice

You also may be able to find a group through the store as well if you dont already have one

[wide surge]

Yeah, I bought my dice at a store.

[river crater]

I bought my first set at a store as well

[wide surge]

I got mine at GameStop which I didn't know GameStop sold dice.

[harsh fjord]

A basic set should be easy to come by. Barring local shops, you can find polyhedral dice on the likes of Target, Walmart, and Amazon. Fancier dice is another story. You can peruse #merch-and-dice to see what folks have bought for themselves!

[lofty moth]

thats where i got my first set of dice

[river crater]

I'd be weary of Amazon, my parents once ordered some off of there and they were not balanced at all

[wide surge]

Yeah I remember I bought a backpack from Amazon

But instead they shipped me a sleeping bag.

[river crater]

It's best to buy from an established brand like Chessex

[harsh fjord]

Eh, you can find Chessex dice on Amazon, and they're great. I think it's more a matter of paying attention to sellers.

[river crater]

True, but you could also just order off chessex directly

[fallen surge]

I’m not sure if this has been said yet but digital dice are also an option if you don’t want to buy dice. I actually prefer digital dice at this point because I use digital character sheets and monster stat blocks so it’s really nice to have everything on the same screen

[lofty moth]

im gonna try my local store before the websites

[river crater]

This is the best way honestly

[lofty moth]

to me digital dice dont hold the same impact of real dice

[river crater]

Some game stores dont allow digital devices while playing

[lofty moth]

i really want to buy the one pound of defective dice from this website i found

[jade warren]

NOELLE?

[lofty moth]

yeah it me noelle deltarune

[jade warren]

I thought it was noelle holiday?

Fake

[lofty moth]

noelle(real)

[jade warren]

Ohhhhh alr

[harsh fjord]

Please keep the channel clear for its intended purpose to help new folks with the game!

[lofty moth]

sorry

[jade warren]

Ok>:

[urban fjord]

Howdy, so this is my first year DMing and I’m looking for some new players for a West March campaign I’m writing. I tried going to the “looking for players” tab but I’m not super tech savvy and all I saw was other people posting these applications but I can’t find where to fill out and post one for my campaign? It may be a dumb question so sorry for asking.

[harsh fjord]

The info for how to post is in #find-a-game.

[jade warren]

No one is messaging on my add]:

[urban fjord]

Thank you

[jade warren]

Whats a west march i wanna play a campaign im new

[urban fjord]

Feel free to DM me! I don’t wanna clutter this chat 🙂

[lavish kayak]

why? you can ping me if you want (probably wont join but still)

[smoky adder]

It's basically a large group of DMs and players that play together in a shared world. Sessions happen more frequently, but you may be playing with different party members each time.

[jade warren]

Doesnt sound like my thing

[surreal solar]

Hello

[jade warren]

Helloolo

[final island]

yo

[lavish kayak]

helloooo

[wide surge]

Hi

[smoky adder]

Welcome!

[lavish kayak]

howdy! ask any questions you have

[rich fjord]

hello, i have never played dnd before but i am interested. saw a few playthrough videos about it but idk where to start

[exotic remnant]

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[harsh fjord]

The rules and #learn-to-play are the recommended starting places!

[rocky sail]

Does anyone know the lore différence between a Fae, a fey and a Fairy in DnD ?

[fallen surge]

Fae and Fey are just two different spellings of the same word. Fairies are a specific type of creature, which just so happens to be categorized as fey.

Fey = Dog
Fairy = German Shepard

[jade warren]

What is a artificer

[lavish kayak]

basically a technology mage

[jade warren]

I made a character a few months ago when i tried to play with freinds and that wasnt a option on the website

[jade warren]

Wounds cool

[lavish kayak]

you have to buy it

[jade warren]

Buying a class?

Cant i just like go on a difftent website with that as a option

Is this like pirating a game

[fallen surge]

Artificier is the 13th class in D&D, and the only one that's not available as part of this free basic rules. The general concept of the class is that they are magic item craftsmen, and their powers and abilities revolve around creating magic items and other objects imbue with power to help them fight and support allies in combat

[fallen surge]

Artificers are not part of the free rules, so yes, if you access information about them without purchasing it or going through other legal channels like renting it from a library, then that would be pirating that material

[wide surge]

Artificer is my favorite class.

[river crater]

Have you played it a lot?

[brittle breach]

Wait do you guys use a website for dnd?

[jade warren]

Dnd some bullshit you dont have freinds that wanna play now you have to search the 7 seas to find players

[fallen surge]

I typically use D&D Beyond for digital rulebooks and character sheets

[brittle breach]

I'll try using those tysm for telling

[river crater]

I use roll20 myself

[jade warren]

I would use dnd beyond if i got to play

[river crater]

It really depends what the DM you find uses.

Most places allow the DM to share what they have freely with the players

[deft sigil]

Finding a group can be the longesg part of the process mostly because there are so many more players than dms.

But other places to find games include colleges or libraries as well as local game stores.

[ember fossil]

Thats true. Dms are generous

[jade warren]

Tbh now im starting to feel sad just being here ive wanted to play so long and every time i think i can get to play something happens

[river crater]

Yeah, I prefer my players to use roll20 because I have both PHBs on it which means they have access to all of that content to use in my games

[lavish kayak]

look at some more posts! ask around, find a pbp one, anything!

[ember fossil]

It can be hard. But slowly make friends and eventually you could be invited rather than searching, thats how i got into DnD

[ember fossil]

I like google docs. Mainly because i made a homebrew ttrpg haha.

[lavish kayak]

i did too lol. it was technically educational but still

[jade warren]

My freinds never want to play irl and online

shit

[lavish kayak]

then find a game with strangers

[river crater]

There are people looking on the internet to play all the time. Just gotta find the right group

[jade warren]

I try to here but they got some wierd timings because people have off from work probaly on that day while im in school

[lavish kayak]

then try finding a pbp game

[ember fossil]

Well what time zone are you Shinji? Usually finding someone with close timezones can help

Though i aint one to talk, i had sessions with people from USA, Australia and Europe. To find time is a nightmare.

[hearty blaze]

How did that even work

[harsh fjord]

I've played with folks all over the world. It was the middle of the night for them but afternoon for me. Some people are able to make it work!

[ember fossil]

My friend in the USA would be awake at 1am.

It wasnt the best haha

I felt horrible every time

[hearty blaze]

I can imagine lol. But if it works it works.

[ember fossil]

Truue

[slate bolt]

I assume I am immune to my own flaming sphere?

[harsh fjord]

Nope!

Unless a spell specifies otherwise, you are just as susceptible to its effects as any other target. That's why a wizard's Fireball can be so dangerous in tight quarters!

[slate bolt]

Hmm, that makes using it a bit more complicated lol!

[zealous solstice]

Started dnd today playing a teifling rouge

[zealous solstice]

But what if your a teifling

[deft sigil]

Precisely. It will also hurt your allies unless they have damage mitigation options.

[harsh fjord]

Some tieflings have resistance to fire damage but not immunity, so they take half damage rather than full. Still damaged, though.

[zealous solstice]

Oh cool

[deft sigil]

Tiefling species features would kick in to do what they say they do.

Infernal tieflings have fire resistance but not immunity.
Legacy tieflings same feature.

[zealous solstice]

Noted

[solar musk]

How do I find a campaign, I played a couple time years ago and wanting to get back into it

[exotic remnant]

Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

• Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
• Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
• Basic advice to help you in your hunt.

[cloud wren]

#looking-for-players #looking-for-community #paid-looking-for-game

[solar musk]

Thank you so much

[cloud wren]

No problem

[flint oriole]

is D&d beyond common if you wanna play online?

[echo kelp]

It's a tool used by some groups

But really all you need is the free basic rules, character sheets, ways to roll dice, and a way to communicate

?tag new online

[exotic remnant]

https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/750-new-players-guide-how-to-play-d-d-online

[radiant storm]

Greetings!! I'm currently on the search for my first DM and group of people to play my first campaign with. I was hoping some seasoned players would see this and answer a couple of questions;

What advice do you have for a new player looking for a campaign to join?

Do you have any tips for playing your first campaign?

Since I have the intention of recording sessions for content on my business socials (beyond having a blast and making new friends!), does anyone have any experience with recording sessions? And beyond being candid upfront about my intentions, what else is good to know about communicating with your party?

Any and ALL advice is immensely appreciated!

✨Chaos Invited✨

[flint oriole]

im new too but theres a tab for finding a DM

[echo kelp]

1. Spend some effort learning the core game mechanics and how to make and use a character sheet
2. Make sure you know and understand the group/game's expectations and boundaries. Try and be a team player and help everyone, DM included, have fun playing together.
3. Be mindful of others at the table - make sure they have time to have their characters shine!
4. Make sure everyone is okay with being recorded if that's something you want to do. Most folks play D&D to have fun playing a game together, not to publicize themselves or become a recorded entertainment for others.

And folks looking for a game, please note it's off-topic to soliciti/organize games outside of the Looking For Game channels.

Please read #find-a-game to learn how to use our Looking For Game channels.

[radiant storm]

This is appreciated, thank you very much for your response!

[marble oar]

Where do I start guys? The guide is so confusing

I understand how the dice work a little bit tho

But creating a character is the hardest part for me

[flint oriole]

I used dnd beyond to make my guy

they are pretty beginner friendly i think

[hearty blaze]

Which one? The one on dnd beyond?

[marble oar]

What?

[hearty blaze]

Which guide are you looking at,

[marble oar]

I'm writing on paper

[hearty blaze]

Ahhhh

Ok, sure. We can help

[marble oar]

That'd be nice

[hearty blaze]

First of all though, consider checking at #learn-to-play

Or just start here, up to you

First decide your character’s name, gender, species and class.
Classes include;
Barbarian
Fighter
Cleric
Rogue
Warlock
Artificer in 2014 rules
Wizards
Sorcerer
Ranger
Paladin
Druid
Bard

[marble oar]

Ahh I see

[flint oriole]

Im also new so idk if i have good advise but i would search up d&d beyond just to see what all that stuff does even if your making the sheet on paper

[hearty blaze]

You can also print out character sheets on dnd beyond

[river crater]

Do you have an idea as to what kind of player you'd like to be or what you want to do in the game? Or not really?

[marble oar]

I thought dnd Could be about anything?

[brittle breach]

Hi is there a dnd wiki or any website I could search some terms from?

I'm new sorry

[exotic remnant]

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[hearty blaze]

It CAN be, but official dnd has these classes as a way to put structure and balance to the game. Plus, most things can be put into these classes.

If you do something that’s not legal or confirmed in the books, we call it homebrew

Except if the changes are purely thematic and don’t change gameplay at all

[lyric fjord]

Hiiii I'm new asl never played DND ik it's hella fun big fan of dwarfs discussion is filled with scary big boy words and I think I'd like it here 🖐️

[hearty blaze]

Wazzzupp

How can we help ya

[lyric fjord]

I don't need any help I think

[hearty blaze]

Just think the vibe here would be better?

[lyric fjord]

Currently reading the messages in discussion see if I can understand anything lol

[hearty blaze]

Hehe. Can you?

[lyric fjord]

No 😞

[timid locust]

Taking a look through the free Basic Rules is a good first step to familiarizing yourself with keywords.

[lyric fjord]

I saw new comers so yk

[exotic remnant]

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[lyric fjord]

Ohhh thx

[topaz garnet]

You can also feel free to ask about any keywords or abbreviations people keep using.

[ivory cradle]

Heya im new to DnD i play bg3 alot and have over 400 hrs in that game. I hear bg3 is VERY different from dnd though and i dont really know where to start

[exotic remnant]

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[echo kelp]

?tag new bg3

[exotic remnant]

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[ivory cradle]

Ah thank you!

[minor mason]

A common misconception.

[solemn oasis]

lol ive been watching the chat, this is quite overwhelming. Always wanted to play...took the time to read the basic rules this afternoon and make a character on D&D Beyond. Just need to get the opportunity to jump into a beginner friendly game soon lol

[inland jewel]

Howdy, I am newish to DND and am really interested in learning/playing a cleric as a support (like buffs, healing 👩‍⚕️ etc.) If anyone has any good resources specific to this role I'd love to watch/read - Thanks!!

[minor mason]

#dnd-advertisements

[hearty blaze]

I’ve used rpgbot’s guides in the past

https://rpgbot.net/dnd5/characters/classes/cleric/

This is the 2014 version, but you can find the 2024 guide on the website

Otherwise, just ask us

[inland jewel]

Woo, thank you!!

[sterile forge]

?tag new cleric

[exotic remnant]

Cleric

Invoke divine magic to heal, bolster, and smite
Clerics draw power from the realms of the gods and harness it to work miracles. Blessed by a deity, a pantheon, or another immortal entity, a Cleric can reach out to the divine magic of the Outer Planes—where gods dwell—and channel it to bolster people and battle foes.

-# Suggested Standard Array assignment
Str. 14 Dex. 8 Con. 13 Int. 10 Wis. 15 Cha. 12

Likes: Gods
Complexity: Average
Starting HP: 8 + Con. modifier

[pulsar mauve]

I've got very limited cleric experience (comfortably up to around level 5) so take whatever I say with a grain of salt. In my experience, melee combat is a bit of a trap when you have better alternatives (unless you're playing War Domain). Sacred Flame is usually a pretty good offensive option. Life Domain cleric has some really solid healing, and you could probably solely be the party's healer through those resources alone.

Cleric has also taught me a lot about action economy, and the importance of bonus actions. Healing Word is always a solid option for support, and Spiritual Weapon is good, reliable damage with a bonus action. Those are both level 1 and 2 spells, if I remember correctly. Also, remember to use divine spark. I don't.

Again, this is just my three cents, so you might want to listen to someone more experienced than I.

[inland jewel]

OoOoo magic. I didn’t know it did that!

[inland jewel]

This is really great! Thank you. I believe I would be most interested in being a primary healer as I tend to prefer these roles in when I play mm games etc.

[pulsar mauve]

No problem. I’d consider Life Domain Cleric. Also, don’t railroad yourself into only being a “heal bot”. You also can have access to heavy armor and shields (AC18 if you get chain mail. Trust me, that’s very good), and plenty of support spells and abilities. Being proactive is the best skill you can have as a support, in any game, really.

[hearty blaze]

For cleric subclasses (domains):
Life Domain Cleric is an amazing healer
Twilight Domain is a great utility and sustain (gives a good amount of temporary hit points)
War domain cleric is a martial choice
Peace Domain Cleric buffs your allies a TON
Forge domain is tanky as hell, and is great for if you REALLY hate dying
Arcana Domain is like a wizardry cleric
Knowledge domain makes you very versatile at the expense of being a nerd
Order Domain helps with action economy and is a good overall commander
Light Domain Cleric does good damage while still being able to heal
Tempest Domain is if you want to be a tank AND deal good damage
Trickery domain provides good utility and trickery (who would have thought)
I genuinely don’t remember anything about Nature Domain
Death Domain is for villains, don’t remember much else
Grave Domain is amazing against undead

Peace Domain is my fav cuz it makes everything a lot easier, but all the other ones are cool too.

[hearty blaze]

Most of the classes in dnd have magic in some way shape or fo, with Druids, Clerics, Wizards, Sorcerers and Bards being what we call full casters (their level of magic goes to the max, which is 9th level)

[finite cliff]

Hey guys. I'm planning on having a DnD one-shot with my family someday. How do I get my parents into joining it?

[smoky adder]

https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/2033-how-to-hook-your-friends-and-family-on-d-d-in-one

[finite cliff]

Cool! That's really helpful. Thanks!

[hearty blaze]

That is oddly specific but hey it’s perfect

[junior patrol]

Id say probably use dominate person if you know it

[runic ridge]

Is every rule important?

And I tried to read the rules but it's quite many to read

[hearty blaze]

Some rules are more important than others, but most are fairly important

[hearty blaze]

I’d recommend trying to find someone to host a “practice” session, where you can learn the basics

#learn-to-play has some good guides if you haven’t looked at them yet

[mild flint]

A rule is only important when its needed, theres the main ones that will always be used and the rarer ones that are useful when required, just learning the main ones is enough for the time being and then you can pickup the others as required

[dense sparrow]

Can someone help me. I've been trying to get into dnd cuz it looks so fun but i have no clue how to play. Could anyone help me out.

[mild flint]

!new

[exotic remnant]

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[mild flint]

Oh there

[dense sparrow]

thanks

[fresh fable]

rules guides videos

[dense sparrow]

how do i play like are there calls and if so are there websites with dnd sheets or are they in person events

[fresh fable]

Most of your questions can be answered via the links in that bot post

[dense sparrow]

ok thanks

@fresh fable so the what is dnd link said im a high elf that is a sage

is that good?

[pseudo river]

Is there any way for a new player to easily find a game in their own time zone? I see a lot of posts in LFP are not even putting in time zones 🙁

[karmic shadow]

u can post in #looking-for-dm as a player to find a group

[pseudo river]

Thanks Gaminator

[magic pendant]

Hello guys can somebody help me with my question about creating a character

[pseudo river]

Seems I don't have access to thatchannel 🙁

[magic pendant]

It’s my first time

[karmic shadow]

u can use the command to post in #find-a-game

and it will automatically post it there

[karmic shadow]

u can only post weekly tho so, make sure u add everything u want in your post

[hidden stag]

You're gonna wanna consult with your DM about your stat rolls and what not. Once you've got that figured out I'd be more than happy to help

[hearty blaze]

Sorry I’m busy rn but check out #learn-to-play

[fresh fable]

You do you just have to send the /looking command in any channel where you can type

[fresh fable]

What you trying to make?

[magic pendant]

I was thinking about a desert Druid

[hearty blaze]

Land Druid is a thing. Anyway gtg

[magic pendant]

But I don’t have a dm to talk to so I’m trying to get a bit of help from y’all

[fresh fable]

Use standard array for your stats and read the Druid classes guide

[exotic remnant]

No tag Druid found in category new.

[karmic shadow]

do ppl like standard array more then the point buy system?

[fresh fable]

It’s a nice well rounded set of scores

Point buy can give you the standard array scores

[karmic shadow]

yeah i know, just seen some ppl memeing on the point buy system in some videos and were wondering if ppl don't like it that much if u use it

[fresh fable]

Point buy lets you dump more than one stat to really tailor your points to fit the character

[hearty blaze]

I’d say the most important things to do first are:
Species
Class (you got this covered)
Possibly future subclass
Backstory
Motivation

Oh, and Name+Gender

[karmic shadow]

does anyone know if there is any other good way to find a dm? my post from yesterday already got pushed back and i doubt anyone will scroll up enough to see it 😅

[fresh fable]

Look through the #looking-for-players and respond in the thread attached to each ad that interests you

Spread your net wide there are lot of places to look for games other than here `iamrazorwing's Game Finding Guide

[karmic shadow]

yeah i posted on the dnd beyond forums as well and searching where else i could look, also looked through the looking for players channel, but it's either not for beginners or the timing doesn't match up with when i could play

[fresh fable]

Ask the DMs if they welcome new players we all were new at some point so most DMs will accept

[pseudo river]

Are there many Aussies on here? I see a lot of U.S posters so far.

[karmic shadow]

did u end up posting?

[lime turret]

There might be an Aussie based D&D Discord.

[pseudo river]

Not yet. I was just curious 🙂

[pseudo river]

What what whaaaaat?! 🙂

[karmic shadow]

oh alright, just didn't see it pop up in the channel and was wondering if u needed help with it 😁

[minor mason]

From my experience, no. People prefer point buy

[velvet jetty]

What? It's closer to a 50/50 split in my experience

[echo kelp]

Different groups can have different experiences...

[lean vortex]

Point buy is literally just standard array+

[echo kelp]

Just pick a method that works for you and your group

No need to worry how others do it.

[edgy onyx]

Aye. Doesn't matter if 90% run it one way, if your DM runs it the other

[hearty blaze]

G’day mate.
Wait that sounds really racist if you don’t know I’m an Aussie.
But why do I feel like that’s fitting for being an Aussie?
Idk. Anyway I live in Australia.

[vivid drum]

Hi everyone

[hearty blaze]

Wazzzzupppp

How can we help?

[hexed spade]

Heya guys. So I'd like your opinions. New to D&D, been playing pbp as a druid which I'm finding fun. If anything happens to the character I was wondering, is it best to play as all the different classes or stick to and learn the mechanics of one or two favs? Ta 🙂

[odd silo]

Hello!

[solemn light]

It's more about playing what you like. Which might sound a wishy-washy answer, but honestly a character is going to last much longer and be more engaging if you actually like the class concept and playstyle.

So it's fun to try out different classes if you have the motivation and concept behind one, but if you just really enjoy playing a few classes, don't feel you have to play a different one.

[odd silo]

How would you choose a class?

[hearty blaze]

It depends on what playstyle you think you’ll like and how cool each of them sound

[solemn light]

You can always look over the basic descriptions of them and see which ones jump out at you and spark ideas. https://www.dndbeyond.com/classes

You can also go by what your group is making- filling in gaps in the party composition.

Or just randomise it! Sometimes making a choice is really hard when you don't know all the ins and outs, taking the decision making out of it and just making you focus on a randomly assigned class can also work.

[ornate kiln]

some people go with mechanics first, others with characterisation first, some go with vibes or flavor first.

[hexed spade]

Yeah I like the druid so far as it's concentration for spells not having a bunch of stuff. I'd be down to play a randomised character and form their story as I go. Thanks 😊

[hearty blaze]

For me, I’m a sucker for unarmed combat in fiction, like going and hitting fast, and enjoy a mix of damage and crowed control/support, so monk was an obvious choice.

[odd silo]

Oh ok cause I always wanted to start dnd as a character who attacks from the shadows and only shadows

[hearty blaze]

Shadow Monk

Easy

Or some type of rogue

[hearty blaze]

They can teleport between shadows and attack opponents

Very cool

[odd silo]

Ooh

Ok thank you

[hearty blaze]

Np

[hearty blaze]

Well specifically, they can teleport between dark places

And create darkness too

[odd silo]

Honestly that sounds over powered

[ornate kiln]

nah its pretty balanced. all this stuff costs actions and resources

[odd silo]

True that’s fair

[minor mason]

It really isn't

[clear pendant]

Hi

[harsh fjord]

Welcome to the server!

[clear pendant]

Ummm can anyone put me through on how to get into this?..

[exotic remnant]

Welcome to Adventure!

Visit #learn-to-play for everything you need to get started!

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Quick Links

Basic Rules | Introductory videos | Create a character

[harsh fjord]

The rules linked above and #learn-to-play should be enough to get you started!

[karmic mulch]

Struggling to get my character into shape in D&D beyond...

[karmic shadow]

the biggest obstacle is finding a group to play with really, if u watched a few videos and know just the basics and how the character sheet works you are basically good to start and learn while playing

[karmic shadow]

what part of it r u struggling with?

[karmic mulch]

Hold on.

The part in creating character sheet

Sadly I cannot post a screenshot of it

[karmic shadow]

u can dm me if u want

[hearty blaze]

That might be better

You could try describing the issue to us, but having DM’ing someone in particular usually yields better results

[karmic mulch]

Aight

[shadow mural]

Hello

[harsh fjord]

Welcome!

[shadow mural]

Thanks is there liek ways I can join a dnd group and kinda like play

[exotic remnant]

Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

• Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
• Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
• Basic advice to help you in your hunt.

[harsh fjord]

Follow the bot post above for info on using the server's Looking for Game/Group channels.

[shadow mural]

Do you often find groups quickly or does it take a while

[harsh fjord]

It takes a while: there are a lot more players than DMs, so they can be overwhelmed with interested candidates. Plus, you need to be sure you're all compatible. Not to mention the time it takes to schedule and set up a game!

[noble vale]

finding a group is a lot different from finding the right group for you

[shadow mural]

Ok

[noble vale]

d&d is first and foremost a social game, so it's very important that the group you're playing with has the right vibes for you.
suffering through a game/group that you're not having fun with is one of the biggest drainers of fun

[shadow mural]

I’m a pretty social guy but sometimes people think I’m a bit over the top when it comes to things I liek

[noble vale]

i'm sure you'll find a group that works well for you.
are you looking for online or inperson play?

[shadow mural]

Online

[karmic mulch]

Truth be told Legends of Avantris is what hooked me up on DND

[shadow mural]

Truth be told I found out about dnd when my friend said it’s for people who like fantasy

[hearty blaze]

It kinda is to be fair

Very creative, fun and expressive

[noble vale]

for online, the lfg section here is definitely a great place to start looking, as is roll20 (website)

[shadow mural]

I know that’s why I’m excited

[hearty blaze]

Good to hear

[noble vale]

have you practiced building characters on d&d beyond yet?
i say practice because when you find a game you should really build a character that is specifically for that game

[hearty blaze]

Good advice

[shadow mural]

Ok cool but what’s dnd beyond

Website?

[hearty blaze]

Yes

[clear pendant]

Asking all my questions for me gng

[hearty blaze]

It’s the official dnd website

There’s a character creator on there we recommend you learn how to use

Dnd beyond also has many guides, pre-made adventures and information that could be helpful to check out

[noble vale]

even without paying anything, dndbeyond gives you access to a fair amount of content, classes, races, etc

[shadow mural]

So do people have diffrent rules?

Sometimes

[noble vale]

different tables/games can very likely have different "house rules" or ways the dm understands/enforces the rules

[hearty blaze]

Sometimes, but there are mostly universal rules we follow. Things that are added to it are called “house rules” or, for more specific cases “homebrew”

@noble vale sorry imma need you to help them cuz I need to sleep

Sorry I couldn’t help yall more, but cya

[shadow mural]

Ok so do I just select all for now while making my character

[lost silo]

If you’re just practicing then yup. If u have a DM now or in the future they may tell u not all of them

[hearty blaze]

Or don’t, can’t tell you what to do.

[shadow mural]

There’s so many classes gang

[noble vale]

for practice, give yourself all the content you have access to

[lost silo]

That’s a good thing just take your time and skim read the basic info on them until one catches your eye. You’ll know it when u read it

[fallen surge]

If you’re referring to the “sources” tab on D&D beyond’s character creator, I would personally recommend that you only enable Core Rules and Expanded Rules. Disable everything else including “Partnered Content.” The reason being, Core and Expanded are the only rules sources that are official and currently up to date. All of the other source categories are either out of date or unofficial content.

[shadow mural]

I like cleric

[noble vale]

cleric is a great class, gives you some attacks, defense, magic, and heals

you might also be interested in paladin

[shadow mural]

I liek cleric better

[noble vale]

that's fair, they are different after all

?tag new cleric

[exotic remnant]

Cleric

Invoke divine magic to heal, bolster, and smite
Clerics draw power from the realms of the gods and harness it to work miracles. Blessed by a deity, a pantheon, or another immortal entity, a Cleric can reach out to the divine magic of the Outer Planes—where gods dwell—and channel it to bolster people and battle foes.

-# Suggested Standard Array assignment
Str. 14 Dex. 8 Con. 13 Int. 10 Wis. 15 Cha. 12

Likes: Gods
Complexity: Average
Starting HP: 8 + Con. modifier

[shadow mural]

Thsi is so exciting

[noble vale]

"Likes: Gods" that's hilarious

[shadow mural]

Is cha charisma

[noble vale]

it is

[shadow mural]

I chose cleric because it was cool when I read its summary

[noble vale]

i'd suggest building a cleric at level 1, and then build one at level 3

[vivid drum]

Is there a bot in the discord for playing D&D With AI or with friends?

[noble vale]

not in this discord, but certain servers that have avrae can use it to generate dungeons

[vivid drum]

do you know which ones?

[noble vale]

you'll have to check the looking for games section down below, communities will be your best bet.

however i don't know of any currently doing that

[vivid drum]

thx

[shadow mural]

Is my race important

[noble vale]

it can be

[shadow mural]

How so

[noble vale]

they can provide various bonuses which may synergize well with your "build"

or one might feel like the right vibes for you

[shadow mural]

Ok so say I was a cleric who is a Goliath what would taht do

[noble vale]

make you a big guy who's into the gods, uses a shield, armor, and magic

[shadow mural]

Ok

[noble vale]

which backgrounds are you looking at?

[shadow mural]

I’m only looking at core rules because it makes sense

[noble vale]

background is another piece you add to your character, along with race and class

[shadow mural]

I went for acolyte

[noble vale]

that makes a lot of sense for cleric, yes

[shadow mural]

I knwo that’s what I said

[noble vale]

sage could be another decent pick

[shadow mural]

Uhm lemme look

Nah i like acolyte better it just fits the vibe of my guy too

[noble vale]

did you pick spells? you do that where you pick your class

as a level 1 cleric i think you'd get.... 4 cantrips and 3 level 1?

[shadow mural]

Yes I did

[noble vale]

solid. it can be easy to overlook

[shadow mural]

What’s cantrips

[noble vale]

cantrips are spells.
spells which can be used an unlimited number of times each day

[shadow mural]

Oh yeah I did

I chose

[noble vale]

during a turn you may only be able to use 1 or 2 of them (with the right build), but overall you can use them as much as you want

[shadow mural]

I chose light sacred fire cure wounds

[noble vale]

light and sacred flame are cantrips, cure wounds is a level 1.
you should have a bit more cantrips and level 1s

[shadow mural]

I only got those 2 cantrips

[noble vale]

Cantrips: 0/3
Prepared Spells: 0/4(20 Known)

[shadow mural]

I chose intelegence does that make a difference

[timid locust]

Those three spells are from Acolyte's Magic Initiate feat.

[noble vale]

OH

yeah, you're right dosh, i see that now

[shadow mural]

Intelligence

Did I do something wrong

[noble vale]

okay so, over on your Cleric class page, tab back over to that.

[shadow mural]

Ok

[noble vale]

see "spells" in the middle of the page, on the right?

[clear pendant]

Ummm does rogue half elf make any sense🤣🤣🤣

[shadow mural]

Yes

[noble vale]

sure!

[noble vale]

pick spells in that section as well!

[clear pendant]

Unfortunately there no beast man so I had to go with half elf

[shadow mural]

Ok

[noble vale]

ask your dm if you can reflavor as being a hairy dude

[clear pendant]

Hell no I wanna be a wolf girl

[noble vale]

okay, ask if you can be a hairy chick

i'm usually very lenient on flavor, as long as mechanics remain the same

[clear pendant]

What ability score suits my shi best

My weoping master picks where revolver and dagger

[timid locust]

There is a species of beast-coded folk, called Shifter. Unfortunately, they're not part of the free species opinions, and will require a supplement purchase.

[noble vale]

?tag new rogue

[exotic remnant]

Rogue

Launch deadly Sneak Attacks while avoiding harm through stealth
Rogues rely on cunning, stealth, and their foes’ vulnerabilities to get the upper hand in any situation. They have a knack for finding the solution to just about any problem. A few even learn magical tricks to supplement their other abilities. Many Rogues focus on stealth and deception, while others refine skills that help them in a dungeon environment, such as climbing, finding and disarming traps, and opening locks.

-# Suggested Standard Array assignment
Str. 12 Dex. 15 Con. 13 Int. 14 Wis. 10 Cha. 8

Likes: Stealth
Complexity: Low
Starting HP: 8 + Con. modifier

[clear pendant]

I see

[shadow mural]

Ok now I’m done

[inland jewel]

@hearty blaze TY - This really helps. I was finding some of the forums overwhelming.

[timid locust]

It's very unlikely that you're going to be able to start with a firearm, and some games don't even allow them at all. I'd recommend Shortbow or Light Crossbow instead.

[clear pendant]

Whats the performance skill ?

[shadow mural]

@noble vale I finished my build

I have prepared spells and learned spells

[timid locust]

It's a skill used to make checks like playing music, dancing, or telling stories

[noble vale]

did you pick your attributes and equipment?

[clear pendant]

Ohhh

[clear pendant]

Ohhhh

[clear pendant]

Whats the difference between Arcana and insight?

[shadow mural]

Uhm what

[noble vale]

sections 4 and 5 of the character builder

[timid locust]

Arcana is a skill used to understand magical phenomena. Insight is used to read a person's emotions or mental state.

[clear pendant]

Peak

[clear pendant]

Is it dumb to have both??
I mean for a scientific rogue type char?