dnd-newcomers

[clear pendant]

🥲

[noble vale]

no it's not dumb.

[clear pendant]

Or should I pick just one

[main fulcrum]

They do different things so take both if you want both

[clear pendant]

I see

[noble vale]

you'll still be able to roll for anything

[shadow mural]

?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

[halcyon solar]

Hi im new to dnd. Like never played except for except for baldursgate. And me and my friend, who has played once before, would love to play. We had a friend help us with character sheets and have a basic understanding of how it works cause of them but they don’t have time so we have no one to play with. Any advice on where to find beginner online groups :)

[shadow mural]

I’m finished first build

[exotic remnant]

Welcome to Adventure!

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

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• Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
• Basic advice to help you in your hunt.

[noble vale]

@shadow mural ah i see you went gnome, eh?

[clear pendant]

I finished my first build

I didnt do any background cuaee it would take some time

[noble vale]

do a background

which is not backstory, background is a mechanic

[shadow mural]

Yeah because my build is strong with charisma intelligence and wisdom and gnome has all of those buffed

[clear pendant]

I meant like Backstory

[noble vale]

now i suggest making a new character, try building a level 3 character.

[shadow mural]

Bro that took me like half a hour right

[noble vale]

practice makes perfect. you obviously don't have to do it now, but i recommend you get used to it.
level 3 is where a lot more features come "on line"

[shadow mural]

Ok

[noble vale]

if you'd like a quick little once over of the sheet, go to the HOME tab on the character builder, scroll down, make the character public.
then view your character, grab the url, and shoot it over to me

[shadow mural]

Won e I do my level 3 can I start looking for people to play with or even better could I be a gm?

Once

[noble vale]

welcome to the hobby! check the looking for games section at the bottom of this discord, and also check roll20 (website)

[noble vale]

start looking now, find a group that's happy to have newcomers (most groups)

even now, i still practice building characters... and i've been playing ttrpg for decades

[shadow mural]

Oh really do most groups make em talk or can I just type most the time

Me

[noble vale]

it's going to depend on the group, but that's an important thing to consider for sure

[minor mason]

Most online players expect at least voice

[noble vale]

i prefer my online games to be purely text, but they are glacially slow paced

[shadow mural]

Ok good to know

[sudden otter]

No one's going to expect you to do any voice acting, though.

[shadow mural]

I wouldn’t mind talking it’s just something I’d have to get used to

[noble vale]

if i'm gonna be talking, i'd prefer to be at the actual table with a group

[shadow mural]

That sounds fun too but I have no one to play with

[sudden otter]

Honestly one of the most beneficial parts of playing D&D. Talking, improvising skills.

[noble vale]

check local game stores, libraries, school clubs

[shadow mural]

Ok

I just don’t think i see many Australians do this sought of stuff

[sudden otter]

@shadow mural this post to help get started

[noble vale]

it's a worldwide hobby, i'm sure you can find some folks

[sudden otter]

Lol one of my players for like 3 years is in Australia. We play every 2 weeks.

[shadow mural]

Sounds cool

[minor mason]

Plenty of people play in Australia.

[shadow mural]

The building cheaters kind of reminds me of world of war craft

Characters

[minor mason]

Video games took a lot of inspiration from D&D

[sudden otter]

Yeah, D&D shares an absolute ton with most modern RPGs. Lends a ton is probably better put

[noble vale]

modern "fantasy" games borrow heavily from d&d-style tropes

[timid locust]

While the current edition of DnD (5th edition) is only 11 years old, DnD has been around forever. It's safe to say that most modern fantasy series/media are heavily influenced by DnD.

Just like how original DnD was heavily influenced by Lord of the Rings!

[shadow mural]

I’m meant to be studying for a test rn and I’m talking about dnd at midnight 💀💀💀💀

[noble vale]

which was influenced by fairy tales

[noble vale]

go, study

[shadow mural]

Nah it’s a easy test I’ll ace it 😁

My mums just worried

[minor mason]

Good luck on your test!

[clear pendant]

This a bit too much information for strangers in the internet brotato chip

🤣

[noble vale]

accurate, this isn't the community for that type of discussion

[shadow mural]

Oh yeah mb chat

That off topic and breaking the server rules

[noble vale]

but anyway, practice building characters, get familiar with how it functions.

try building things that you might not like as much, just to have better understanding of how they function

when you find a game you'll be ready to build one that works for that game

[shadow mural]

Wait can I do one of your games? Or nah

[noble vale]

i dm for an in person game at an lgs

lgs = local game store

[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.

[shadow mural]

I’ve seen this

[lavish kayak]

@shadow mural the bot post above for finding games, dont ask here

[noble vale]

that section, and roll20 (website) are great places to get started

[shadow mural]

Mb I’m still learning the rules

[noble vale]

in person: game stores, libraries, and school clubs

[clear pendant]

I submitted a form

[noble vale]

for an in person game?

[clear pendant]

No online i assume

[clear pendant]

Using this...

[noble vale]

ah, okay! submitted info for a game?

[clear pendant]

Info for a game
I applied to find a dm

[noble vale]

you want to run a game?

[lavish kayak]

he wanted to find one

[clear pendant]

No it said as a player is should apply to find a dm so I did that

[lavish kayak]

or answer in a looking for players post, thats how you get most groups

[clear pendant]

I see

[noble vale]

looking for community can work well too

[lavish kayak]

oh definitely

[minor mason]

I think you'd get better results of you look at game postings over at #looking-for-players

[clear pendant]

Ur right

Thx a lot I already found one promising table

[lavish kayak]

niiiiice

[minor mason]

Best of luck!

[modern orchid]

Any DMs available to help me. I’m newish to DnD I’ve played a few games (one shots mostly) so I’m looking for advice on a character. Please message me if interested. Thank you.

[timid locust]

If you are looking for character advice, we have an entire channel dedicated to it.
#character-discussion

[modern orchid]

Cool thank you. New here.

[gleaming nest]

A weird question... But does anyone have any recommendations for an irl DnD session campaign. I wanna try and bring my friends into this game but worry I might bore them or we get too confused

[echo kelp]

Try a one-shot maybe? Don’t have plan for anything more than one session.

?tag ddb claims

[exotic remnant]

No tag claims found in category ddb.

[echo kelp]

?tag ddb claim

[exotic remnant]

The following items on D&D Beyond can be claimed at no cost.

• Baldur's Gate 3 Set
• Borderlands Quest: Goblin Trouble
• Honor Among Thieves Bundle
• Intro to Stormwreck Isle
• LEGO: Red Dragon's Tale
• Prisoner 13
• Scions of Elemental Evil
• Unearthed Arcana Playtesting
• Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn
  -# = starter adventure; = digital dice

[echo kelp]

Here some free stuff you can claim and use off DnDBeyond

Intro to Stormwreck isle may work well for new players

[gleaming nest]

That's so cool! Thank you so much!

Oh right, does the one shot have premade characters, I want them to get a feel for the game before having them create their own

[slim osprey]

Our group (mostly new players, lvl 4) can choose one uncommon item between us... some of them think winged boots... I think mizzium apparatus... what do you reckon?

[whole wigeon]

I have a tried and true one shot for you if you want me to give you all the info. I’ve run it many times and it is always good. Simple, explores the foundation of TTRPGS with conversation opportunities, investigations, physical obstacles, tactics, magic, basically everything. It’s based on one of the 3.5 game set one-shots.

[harsh fjord]

You can find a bunch of premades here: https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/premade

[dire ravine]

Hi guys

Im new here as you can see

Im interested in learning and getting into dnd culture

[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]

@dire ravine check the bot post above!

[dire ravine]

Oh lovely

Thank you

[weak tiger]

Hi everyone, I'm new here, could you tell me if it's allowed or if there's a specific channel for promotion? I'm an artist, I draw RPG characters ^^

[timid locust]

I believe we have #dnd-advertisements for that purpose!

[dire ravine]

i wanted to ask. Is this server also for lfg? Like to find an active group to play dnd with

like do people actually find groups using it

[wild onyx]

Sure is!

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

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

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

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

[dire ravine]

oh lovely

thank you,

[weak tiger]

thnkss ^^

[dire ravine]

usually large servers are very unfriendly to newcomers

very rude in general and they act like i just ruined their day

but this server has been quite a delight

[harsh fjord]

We love the hobby and we would like other folks to enjoy it too!

[lost silo]

Usually very friendly here s as big as it is. The mods are great and usually keep things flowing

[lost silo]

I can’t agree more

[dire ravine]

What is the difference between Arcana, Deception, Insight, intimidation, persuation and religion in the context of sorcery.

[lavish kayak]

for sorcerer?

[dire ravine]

Like is it like soulsborne games where you have holy damage and stuff

[dire ravine]

aye

[lavish kayak]

no, its like skills you are good at

so persuasion would mean better at persuading people

[dire ravine]

?skills

[lavish kayak]

?tag skills

[exotic remnant]

No tag skills found.

[dire ravine]

Eh i thought it might show me smth

[lavish kayak]

i have no idea what the command is anymore

[lavish kayak]

it would show everyone

[dire ravine]

Oh dear moderators, could you help us a wee bit

[lavish kayak]

skills are basically rolls you make for special stuff, like persauding for example

[wild onyx]

This will help: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024/playing-the-game#SkillList

[dire ravine]

OH yes
Lovely Jovely

[lost silo]

lol I tried too

[dire ravine]

yea i was creating my character using the character builder

[desert spire]

hello! i really want to join a virtual d&d, ive never played but have spectated and really want to get into the game. i alrady have the starter book, but really have no one to start with a newbie like myself.

[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.

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.

[terse sage]

Don’t be afraid to try local groups at ttrpg stores

[lavish kayak]

razor we did it again

[wild onyx]

Also: #dnd-newcomers message

[terse sage]

what system do you use

[lavish kayak]

dnd

he said that

[terse sage]

I meant edition

[lavish kayak]

like 99% of people use 5e

[remote idol]

Yo guys im kinda new to the whole dnd thing and i played bg3 for a bit so i know a little bit about it, are there any things that i need to know or do about dnd in general before trying to find a game?

[terse sage]

I can run any system

[lavish kayak]

?tag new bg3

[terse sage]

I had a new guy once ask me to run 3.5 because it’s all he read about

[exotic remnant]

How to Go from Baldur's Gate 3 to D&D w/ D&D Beyond

Take the leap from Baldur's Gate 3 to Dungeons and Dragons with D&D Beyond! Unlock free rules, adventures, dice sets and more to continue your adventure in the world's greatest roleplaying game!

[terse sage]

He didn’t know about 5e

[lavish kayak]

look at the bot post above

[remote idol]

Alr ty

[dire ravine]

Hey okay so i used the character creator to build my character sheet

i dunno if its bad or not

like i just used it in a default way, only adding backstory and stuff like that

but i just chose stuff i felt like

[lavish kayak]

thats normal, and how youre supposed to do it (kinda)\

[harsh fjord]

Impossible for us to say. It's really going to come down to what tools the group you join uses.

Personally, I think D&D Beyond streamlines the process, but it doesn't always result in the player knowing how to make a character on their own.

[timid locust]

Default is usually good. You can post the link to the character sheet over in #character-discussion if you'd like us to take a look at it further.

-# Just remember to set it from private to public if you do!

[dire ravine]

So what do I do next. I have saved the pdf of the sheet

[harsh fjord]

Do you have a grasp of the rules?

[lavish kayak]

find a group!

[lavish kayak]

oh good point

[dire ravine]

ive seen a few groups play and i looked over the links and tried to read as much as I could

but i wont be able to learn until i like test 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.

[dire ravine]

the looking for players messages look quite intimidating. I dont know if any are open to a newbie. I wanted to see if there was a group which played around this time of the day exactly or roughly.

[lavish kayak]

just ask if they are open to newbies

[dire ravine]

Well the timings is the bigger problemm to me but alr ill check

[timid locust]

Groups may or may not advertise themselves as open to new players, but that doesn't mean they decline new players outright. Most DMs are willing to accept new players who have put the time and effort in.

As for timing, that will always be tough no matter what. Getting 5 people to all be able to dedicate 3-4 hours of their day once a week will always be hard.

[minor mason]

That's the hardest part.

[edgy bay]

I’ve sent out a few messages trying to join campaigns and have had no luck so far idk what to do

[timid locust]

Just wait and keep trying! Finding a group is one of the hardest parts of DnD, next to scheduling. It's not unusual for it to take a few days to a few weeks between when you start and when you actually sit down to play.

[radiant creek]

Hey guys, new joineee here, good with cleric and support, so if anyone needs a awesome cleric in their team, let me know

[lavish kayak]

dont advertise here, look at #find-a-game for where to advertise

[radiant creek]

ohh got it, thanks

[lavish kayak]

you sent only one, right? try some more!

[radiant creek]

Do we have a way we can just observe an existing session

I would really like to observe a live session and learn

[lavish kayak]

ask people

[timid locust]

It's not super likely that your average DM will let you sit in on a game, but thankfully there are plenty of games that have been recorded. These are called Live Play games, and you can watch the table play directly.

[lavish kayak]

i myself let people spectate my games but thats a me thing

[timid locust]

Popular ones include the Critical Role series or Dimension 20.

I know streaming sites almost always have a game going live. Check the channels for tabletop games or DnD specifically.

[radiant creek]

Thanks guys, I will check those out, just joined the group and going through channels one at a time

[edgy bay]

I’ve sent personal messages to I’ve gotten one response but I don’t think they where looking for new players

[dire robin]

hi!! so i've been trying to get into step 1 of D&D which i believe is character creation, but there are just so many little bits and pieces and i get a little overwhelmed with what species actually exist in D&D and which ones don't and all of the points and whatnot. does anyone have a 100% beginners character template or any tips for navigating it all? 😅

[harsh fjord]

Have you followed these steps? https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024/creating-a-character#CreateYourCharacter

[timid locust]

Hmm... Dyno wasn't helping me very much.

[dire robin]

oh! i will definitely look through this, it looks extremely helpful! thank you!!

[timid locust]

For a beginner, the Basic Rules in that link have a list of a bunch of free, official player options. I'd recommend sticking to those while you're still new.

[dense dirge]

Hello, recently joining in this world of D&D . And i wan´t to know how to play it. Cause i am curios about it. I just search a little bit about how to create a character. Well, right now im interest in the player role not the dungeon master ... mayber later i can learn a little by about it

[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

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[harsh fjord]

The rules linked above and #learn-to-play would be where to start!

[dense dirge]

Thanks. I'll read it

[limpid pivot]

Hey guys so I have purchased both phb but im wondering if there are any other books that would be good to purchase, Maybe something that gives me access to more races amd maybe one that has items amd descriptions of them?

[mint carbon]

For character development: Xanathar's Guide to Everything, Tasha's Caudron of Everything

Monster manual for more races

[timid locust]

For species, check out Mordenkainen Presents Monsters of the Multiverse.

For items, the Dungeon Master's Guide or Tasha's Cauldron.

[timid locust]

The Monster Manual doesn't include races/species.

[mint carbon]

Sorry my bad, I was thinking of Monsters of the Multiverse. Thanks for the correction

[limpid pivot]

Thanks for the help guys, I had assumed that the dms guide was just for dms and I dont plan on every doing that lol. But I'll probably pick it up for the items

Appreciate the help

[timid locust]

Technically, players don't actually get to choose any magic items by default, so that's why it's in the DMs hands.

[limpid pivot]

Ahh I understand that, I'm more so just curious

[cloud edge]

I have a question about combat and reactions I have a fun idea that I want experienced DM and dnd player to get their opinion but would that be something to discuss in this chat, or would it be discussed on homebrew?

[timid locust]

Depends on the exact question!

[cloud edge]

Well it's this, is it OK to change how rules work in combat to make it more interesting and give player agency on other people's turn?

[cloud edge]

I don't play regular dnd I just make adventures and let my friends play out scenarios but they want actual dnd stuff and I was wondering if this is ok.

[timid locust]

Is it ok? Sure, if your table agrees on it. I wouldn't recommend fiddling with something as extremely volatile as the action economy, unless everyone involved (both DM and players) were DnD veterans, though.

The vast, vast majority of all player facing abilities in the game are grounded in the action economy: that is to say "what a player can do, and when". Changing that will have significant ramifications in nearly every rule the game presents.

[cloud edge]

Ah ok, I am just having a bit of a hard time with having my friends actually want to be engaged in combat unless it's has like an important story element and conversations in combat, since after someone takes a turn unless you are being interacted directly you really don't have to pay attention, also kinda figured out combat is pretty much the same no matter the enemy, just a check mark scenario but alright ty.

[echo kelp]

That's getting into homebrew territory but I've heard of some groups who allow characters to use their reactions to help creat combo actions amongst the party. Could check with folks in #homebrew for more ideas.

[timid locust]

At early levels, enemies might feel similar due to balancing their threat levels. Enemies will become more diverse as your players gain more options.

As for keeping players engaged on other peoples' turns, that's an age-old problem for any DM. You can check in #dm-discussion if you'd like advice on how to keep your combats more enaging.

[cloud edge]

Ok I will ask there as well, I just want a few opinions from different people since yes we use the rules dnd has but I do let them do stuff with their reactions on the play stories I do with them.

[cloud edge]

Ok ty, but in my experience maybe this is just because of how my friends are but every combat pretty much boils down to is there multiple enemies how many can I get in a particular shape, are there caster? Stand out of LOS of them or out of counter spell range and lastly can they out damage the opponents if yes just blast if no Cc. That's pretty much how all combats I have done boils down to xD, so I changed the rules abit, I will ask in homebrew what they think, since the changes I made do impact alot of stuff that aren't exactly things that come up in regular dnd, for example my friends never picked lighting bolt when it's just a harder to use fiteball since it's a line instead of a circle, after I changed the stuff they actually have a use for lighting bolt as well as in combat use for subtle sorcery other than just making it so that enemies can't counter spell. But ty I will go check the dm-discussion.

[timid locust]

#dm-discussion absolutely is the way to go. I mean this in the most constructive way possible: if your players are approaching every single combat encounter in the same way, the issue lies with how you, the DM, are building the encounters.

[cloud edge]

Alright ty.

[native root]

any iranians here im looking for a group to play with

[hearty blaze]

#find-a-game
Or #looking-for-dm
Or #looking-for-players

[hazy inlet]

I’m new to DMing and I’ve got most of it down but I can’t rap my head around how challenge levels work. Any suggestions?

[echo kelp]

Check with the fine folks in #dm-discussion who can explain the finer points of CR and how to use it as a rough guide in balanacing encounters.

[hazy inlet]

Oh sorry bout that, thanks

[echo kelp]

Oh no worries! It's a big server - use #channel-guide to find the best channel for a specific topic

[dark lichen]

why is getting into a campaign so hard

[lost silo]

There are SOOO many factors involved

[hearty blaze]

Time zones, schedules, specific values, location, etc…

[dark lichen]

that hasnt even been an issue yet
people just dont respond

i send a dm and a comment on the post saying im interested and i get nothing back

[lost silo]

That does suck but I’m guessing they get 100’s of folks if they are offering a free a game because the ratio of players to DMs is astronomical and a HIGH percentage of folks aren’t willing or can’t pay so when aDM is offering a free game they probably literally get 100’s of responses

[dark lichen]

true

im one of those

i cant pay rn

[lost silo]

It’s just a matter of patience and persistence, far more in that case but not impossible

[edgy onyx]

So many more players looking to join a game than DMs running one, so there is a lot of competition, requiring you to stand out
A good idea is to give more than just "I'm interested" when trying to get into a game
If I as a DM get like six people that all say some variation of "I'm interested" or "I'd like to join" and nothing more, none of those six are gonna stand out, and I might as well pick at random who to talk to (And likely picking someone that feels like a good fit before I've chatted with all of them)

[haughty wyvern]

Hi

[hearty blaze]

Wazzup

How can we help

[haughty wyvern]

How is it going

[hearty blaze]

It’s going

[haughty wyvern]

Real

[worn basin]

Hello 👋

[lost silo]

Let us know if you have any questions

[azure loom]

Yo I’m new here.

I’m interested in playing DND but don’t understand this place in depth… uhhh… what is there to do?

[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

[plucky ridge]

Talk about D&D, create characters, talk about the lore, find or post a game. Lots you can do.

[rare sundial]

Okay I've been studying DND and I want to get into a small group so they can help me learn. where is a good place to do that?

[shy plover]

yo quick question could someone help me make a fully functioning subclass for barbarian i already have all the moves i just dont know how to input it into the creator with the rollable dice and everything

[echo kelp]

Check with the folks in #homebrew

[echo kelp]

We have #looking-for-players, #looking-for-community and #paid-looking-for-game for finding games - see #find-a-game and read it carefully to learn how to use our Looking For Game channels.

[rare sundial]

Thanks bro 😄

[surreal epoch]

Hi I’m new

[solid cliff]

Okay so like what is a great old one exactly

[hearty blaze]

Hi new I’m Nugget

How can we help you?

[surreal epoch]

Are there classes for beginners or are the classes just solely based on preference and play style

[hearty blaze]

#dnd-newcomers
Is this channel, where you can ask any questions.
#learn-to-play
Is a good guide for the rules.

#find-a-game
Is to help you find some games

Just some resources

[hearty blaze]

There are SIMPLER classes, if that’s what you mean

And some were definitely designed for more advanced or more new players.
But I’d recommend going with preferred play styles and themes first

For example, marginals such as Fighter and Rogue don’t have to worry about managing spells, so they’re considered more “beginner friendly”, but any class is learnable

[surreal epoch]

So let’s say I want to play rogue and I want to sneak and steal something. The DM controls the story so can he just make it to where I never get the chance to do anything

[hearty blaze]

No, you still control your character

The dm can definitely say “no” if the action is controversial to the rules or making others uncomfortable, but stealing is a rogues entire thing

[hearty blaze]

The dm COULD make the theft a difficult task though

Such as putting up guards, alarms, etc.

[surreal epoch]

So how does the dice come into play? Because if the DM can just deny you, what would be the point of the die? Is it to see how strong the outcome is?

[wheat crystal]

The underlying premise is that a good DM will not completely shutdown or counter a player

At the same time, a player should also be engaged with the game in good faith.

[surreal epoch]

Oh so basically you really have to have players with integrity

[wheat crystal]

In any case, yeah the dice decide success/failure at a given task. The DM should reasonably set a difficulty level (target number) to beat, at which point the dice + your bonuses determine your chances of success/failure

[surreal epoch]

So like in baldurs gate, you already have set stats based upon your background. Is that how dnd works so it lets you get a sense of when to risk a die roll

[wheat crystal]

DMs most often will deny the chance to make a check usually when success/failure does not have a meaningful outcome (e.g. trying to climb a regular ladder) or reasonably impossible (e.g. asking a king to abdicate his throne out of the blue)

[flint stump]

Is there possibly an online game where I could practice playing DnD before joining real sessions? I’m scared 😭

[dapper hawk]

honestly dude the first campaign is a little scarry at first (i just compleated my first one) but once u get to know the peoplu just go with the flow and have some fun

u could also try oneshots which is just a 1 time adventure wwith a dm and like 4 total players

[hearty blaze]

#find-a-game

there should be some dms that host one shots if that could help

[dapper hawk]

also as technically im still a new commer ive only plaayed one class (divination wizard) could anyone reccomend me one?

[hearty blaze]

a class?

[dapper hawk]

yea

[hearty blaze]

martial or spellcaster or both

and 2014 or 2024

[dapper hawk]

it dosnt really matter too me im just looking for something fun

2024

[hearty blaze]

something fun...

[dapper hawk]

but i also like too "meta maance"

[hearty blaze]

"meta maance"

?

wdym

[dapper hawk]

yea i come from fps games and i like using the good stuff and things that are a little more powerfull then they should be

[hearty blaze]

ahhh

[dapper hawk]

yes

[hearty blaze]

how about a good ol eloquence bard then

minimum 17 on charisma checks at lvl 3

[dapper hawk]

okay ill give it a try

[hearty blaze]

be warned, a lot of dms wont like it

it kinda breaks social encounters

[dapper hawk]

lmao alright

[dapper hawk]

guess its a good thing i have tcof lol

[pure knoll]

hi everyone 0/

[hearty blaze]

Hello, welcome to dnd-newcomers helpline, how can we help you?

[short valve]

I need help making an assassin build.

[lavish kayak]

#optimization #character-discussion

[spring cliff]

howdy, do, was just talking to a friend form another discord, and got a invite. im intrested in dnd but im fresh so.....ya.

[wild onyx]

Check out the links below for Free Rules and guides, or the #learn-to-play channel. Any questions, just shout them out here.

[exotic remnant]

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[spring cliff]

@wild onyx ive read through some of the manuel, i actually have a serious, and a fun characther wrttine later. but i still need to learn more, we can talk later some time

@wild onyx im just still on the fence if i should roll for random stats, or pick my own

[wild onyx]

Never roll for ability scores unless your DM says so and is witnessing your rolls (and I wouldn't even then). The Standard Array or Point-Buy methods are the way to go.

(There's enough random chance in the game without a handful of rolls at the start determining your character's mechanical effectiveness for basically ever)

[wild onyx]

Feel free to pop over to #character-discussion sometime to talk about your idea!

[vast lark]

Hi

[idle iris]

hi everyone

[surreal epoch]

Hi

[unborn basalt]

hi

[potent ocean]

Hi

[wild onyx]

G'day all! Scroll up a little for some links and info on getting started, or check out the #channel-guide to to find your way around the server.

[surreal epoch]

How does one determine the length of a campaign and are you able to search for campaigns that are shorter/longer

[hearty escarp]

Hard to tell, but level range gives some indication. https://adventurelookup.com/adventures is quite useful in getting an overview over multiple campaigns. The information is crowsourced.

[surreal epoch]

May I ask what you mean by level range

[hearty escarp]

Prewritten campaigns cover a certain level range, for which the material is designed.
For example: "this campaign is brings a group of characters from level 1 to 5"

[surreal epoch]

So I’m assuming the lower the capped number, the shorter the campaign will be?

[hearty escarp]

That's a very rough but generally true assumption in my experience, yeah.

Lower levels also take less time to cover.

Going from level 1 to 2 is generally a lot shorter than 8 to 9, for example.

[surreal epoch]

Oh so kind of like any normal leveling system where the XP you gain, becomes much slower the higher you level?

[hearty escarp]

Sort of like that, yeah. But the reason for it taking longer usually has to do with increasing system complexity (more stuff on your character sheet) and story stakes (more bombastic stuff is happening in the campaign that takes longer to resolve).

After all, a significant portion of campaigns/groups don't even use XP to advance, but rather do so when it feels appropriate for the story (for example, you just defeated a major bad guy, you get a level up).

[echo kelp]

🧹cleaning up some off topic

And now back to D&D newcomers!

[south sage]

Hey y’all I’m completely new to D&D I’ve watched some YouTube videos but still don’t know how to properly play I was wondering if anyone had any advice for me and if anyone wanted to invite me to a game? I know the basics of how combat works and a few other things here and there.

Okay fair enough I’ll have a read thanks

[hearty blaze]

#find-a-game

Start here

Also #learn-to-play

[hearty blaze]

Learn the important rules first, such as ability checks, what the dice do, combat, expertise, modifiers, etc.
Then expand

I’m assuming you already know the basics though

[exotic remnant]

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[round roost]

So first uhh i dont know the rule at all and my grammar suck and im also a player but i wanna try dnd out so like where do i find a campaign (sorry for bad english)

[hearty blaze]

You can do “?new”

[hearty blaze]

#find-a-game

And go to #learn-to-play to learn the rules

[round roost]

ty

[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.

[inner thistle]

Let's get back on topic friends

[hearty escarp]

Arriving from #dnd-rules message
@honest mountain, which class and background did you pick?

[honest mountain]

Rogue solider, with dart proficiency

[hearty escarp]

Ah, there we have the problem. Neither Rogue nor the Soldier background provide darts as starting gear.

They do however provide some money, which you can use to purchase some darts.

[honest mountain]

Yes, it does
Soldier’s Starting Equipment
(A) Spear, Shortbow, 20 Arrows, Gaming Set (same as Proficiency), Healer's Kit, Quiver, Traveler’s Clothes, 14 GP

[harsh fjord]

Darts are a weapon, not a gaming set in 5e.

[hearty escarp]

Yeah. For examples of gaming sets, see here:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024/equipment#GamingSetVaries

[harsh fjord]

And here's the dart entry: https://www.dndbeyond.com/equipment/16-dart

[hearty escarp]

To be honest though, darts (the game) should be a gaming set

If not for the inevitable confusion that would create haha

[honest mountain]

I mean, beyond let me choose them as a gaming set proficiency, and it says I have them. Just 0 of them

[minor mason]

Yes, but it shouldn't be usable as a weapon.

[harsh fjord]

Beyond does have its share of glitches, which are not RAW.

[minor mason]

Your starting equipment doesn't give you darts. Ask your GM if you can customise your starting equipment or if you can buy them out of session.

[hearty escarp]

I reproduced this, there is indeed a "Darts" that can be selected, though I can't find where DDB got this from. It's neither in the 2014 nor the 2024 rules as far as I can see.

[honest mountain]

It’s from “lord of the rings roleplaying”

That’s probably the issue

[hearty escarp]

Ah, yep, that'll do it

This is third party material that is somehow accessible even if you have no partnered content enabled.

[trim crane]

Hey

How are you all doing ?

[potent ocean]

Is the forge domain cleric kind of like a cleric artificer combination?

[harsh fjord]

It predates the artificer in 5e, but there's definitely some flavor overlap.

[potent ocean]

Alrighty, thanks!

[lyric fjord]

Good

[minor mason]

Sehr gut

[elfin delta]

hiiiii!

[trim crane]

I am sooo glad to hear that

[trim crane]

what ?

[lyric fjord]

I’m new lol I want to learn how to play dnd and yeah!

[minor mason]

Check out #learn-to-play and #find-a-game

[lyric fjord]

Hello!

[lyric fjord]

Thank you

[elfin delta]

wait those links r super helpful for me too, lmao thanksssss

[lyric fjord]

Nice pfp btw :3

[elfin delta]

aww ty!

[lyric fjord]

Mhm!

[minor mason]

There are GM postings over at #looking-for-players that you can go over as well

[burnt berry]

It's my first time trying to get into dnd, is there anything in particular that I should do or something?

[lucid otter]

Hi guys

[minor mason]

Reading the free Basic Rules and practicing creating a character is a good start

[burnt berry]

Is there like a mold to make my character or can I just free ball it?

[minor mason]

There are rules to character creation, see the Basic Rules. D&D Beyond has a character creator that's easy to use

[burnt berry]

There's a app for dnd?

[minor mason]

D&D Beyond is the official app. There are others too.

[burnt berry]

Is it free?

[minor mason]

Yep you can use it for free

[burnt berry]

And if yes , where can I find it

[subtle lake]

Yes and you can buy the different books

App Store

[burnt berry]

Books abt?

[minor mason]

You can go to the site. There's also a mobile version

[burnt berry]

I'm like a newborn in this stuff , I don't know almost anything about dnd

[subtle lake]

The different (hold on my brain is being difficult)

[minor mason]

You can start playing with just the free Basic Rules. However, you can also buy the Player's Handbook and other books for more character creation options

[burnt berry]

So I'm sorry that I'm so clueless

[minor mason]

I suggest you start with the Basic Rules first.

[burnt berry]

So is there anything else I should know?

[minor mason]

Check out #learn-to-play

[subtle lake]

Player handbooks

My brain is still trying to make caffeine work

[burnt berry]

Are dnd players open to newbies?

[minor mason]

Many are

[subtle lake]

I’m attempting to get back in it again with my kids and starting from scratch again

[burnt berry]

And the game itself, is it played on a app or something?

[minor mason]

Learning the basic rules before joining a table will make it easier for everyone, including your GM

[minor mason]

It can be. Some tables don't

[exotic remnant]

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[burnt berry]

And said app , is it free?

[minor mason]

Yes it's free.

[burnt berry]

Btw I'm so sorry if my English is a little broken, I'm not native

How much did it take you to learn the basics and get into your first table?

[minor mason]

I started as a GM/DM so it took longer for me

[burnt berry]

And as a player is it simpler?

[minor mason]

If you're going to be a player, learning the rules shouldn't take too long. Half a day at most

Yes, being a player is simpler

[burnt berry]

I know there's a map and I know a few classes (idk if y'all call them that)

But apart from that o really have a blank mind

[minor mason]

Read the Player section of the Basic Rules. Then if you have questions about the rules, you can ask us here

[burnt berry]

Thanks dude, imma do it rn

[calm trellis]

where can i find a DM and learn from this guy

[wild onyx]

This can give you a start: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024/the-basics

As to finding someone individual to help, you could try raising a post in #looking-for-dm. Check #find-a-game for how that works.

[zealous spade]

Hey all 👋

[calm trellis]

@zealous spade hello

[wild onyx]

Scroll up a smidge, you'll find the Dyno post with links to the Free Rules, video guides and more!

[weak marten]

Hey yall ! Hope everyone is doing well, newbie here ready to give yall some questions induced headaches

[timid locust]

Ask away!

[safe forge]

Oi

[zealous spade]

Cool ty

Will be back in a week when I'm done reading all the books😂

Nice to see so much activity here.

If anyone has room DM me. I will be reading up.

Oh nvm no reading I can't afford that right now

[weak marten]

Much obliged! Basically i only played like 3-4 sessions so far so not that experienced.

My friend is inviting me to join his ongoing campaign with our other friends, i’ll be starting level 14, i need help picking a strong class.

To make it short, i’ll join in as a potential traitor, my character somewhere in the future of the campaign will have a choice to stay with the heroes or join the villains (my character will have split personality until a certain point).

So i have been wondering if i should pick something just pure combat or something that can help my team mates but when i get the signal to turn evil i just drop the support for them and shock them etc..

Been looking at circle of blood druid but everyone online says wizards and clerics are op in 5.5

[wild onyx]

Free Rules are free and have plenty to get you started. Skim the basics, try putting together a starting character for practice. Server's always open for questions.

[fallen surge]

The basic rules are free. It contains the bare minimum as far as character creation options, but it does have everything you need to actually play the game as far as rules and such goes

[zealous spade]

Oh that seems tough how do you decide your character before knowing your teamate. But maybe this question is irrelevant. I'm installing app to see character creation. I really appreciate all the comments and feedback already

[wild onyx]

Don't worry about commentators saying this or that is OP. Go with your heart.

That said, party betrayal can be a contentious topic, and player versus player combat in D&D is not balanced at all like it is against the monsters. Results may vary.

[wild onyx]

Just for practice? Put together something that catches your interest. A halfing fighter with the acolyte background, a dwarf wizard with the soldier background, whatever combination you feel like.

[fallen surge]

If I'm being entirely honest with you, this is giving me a couple of red flags. Or at the very least, things you should be cautious about before jumping head first into it.

Firstly, if you're still new to the game and have only played 3-4 sessions, joining a game at level 14 seems like a bad idea. D&D can get very complicated as you level up, and you're skipping all of the gradual build up that helps you learn the ins and outs of your character over time. My fear is that you're going to be absolutely overwhelmed by choice paralysis and complex mechanics before you really get a chance to enjoy the game. I understand that you want to play with your friends, but it would be a better idea to either start a second game where they can play with you at low levels, or you join a different low level campaign for a little while, to give yourself a chance to learn more about the game before you jump to high level play

Secondly, playing as a traitor or doing any sort of PVP in a D&D game is a very bad idea. The game is not designed for PVP, which means it will be imbalanced, create bad game flow, and is generally just considered to be a major taboo. It may genuinely upset your friends IRL if you play as a traitor in their game without their agreement to the idea beforehand, since that's generally considered to be off limits by the normal social contract of the game

[weak marten]

Yeah its a unique spot , its still not 100% determined which side i’ll be on as my character might feel different when both of his personalities merge.

But will still need a strong class in case i go either against the heroes or the villains.

Any thoughts about druid blood? Or have any class suggestions? No dual classes allowed afaik.

[wild onyx]

It's from Grim Hallow or UA? Never looked at it, sorry.

What do you think of the features it offers? Would they suit your intended style of play?

[weak marten]

I am well aware, i already played an act of a previous campaign from level 5 till 8 iirc.

Honestly me and DM thought it would be fun plot twist (its still not strictly 100% treason as my character will have split personality , decided to be with team of villains before meeting the party and temporarily forgot all that).

So it will slowly unfold in the future.

And i work weekly shifts so unfortunately i cant play a long campaign with them from 0 as my work timings are horrible and i would seriously restrict their playing times

[weak marten]

I think Grim hollow as per DnD beyond, on first glance looked cool ngl.

[fallen surge]

Ok now I'm a little confused. You went from level 5 to level 8 in just 4 sessions?

[weak marten]

7 or 8 forgot, DM had to kind of accelerate it a bit since some players couldnt attend anymore due to circumstances

[timid locust]

Hmm. Many red flags in this plan.

[fallen surge]

Generally speaking, the best practice is to find a group to join first, then make your character, for exactly this reason. You can make a character that fits that group and that story. That being said, a lot of people do make their characters ahead of time, because its fun, and it can be good practice for learning the rules. Just be aware that you may need to make changes to the character once you join a group

[weak marten]

Mind elaborating ? I am not sure how long he has been a DM but he has been into dnd for a while now.

You mean game mechanisms red flag or issues between players?

[zealous spade]

So to find group I just keep asking here till someone picks me up like the thread said?

[lavish kayak]

well kinda, you can also host your own game but pretty much

[zealous spade]

I'm definitely not ready to host

I will keep trying until

Thank you again everyone

[lavish kayak]

no problem!

[fallen surge]

Split personalities. Betraying the group. Playing a high levels while you're still new. Using unofficial content. These are all some of the most common mistakes and pitfalls that we advise new players avoid doing. Its honestly a pretty good check list of what not to do. If you have absolutely trust in your own abilities to understand the rules and the social dynamics, and you're sure it won't upset anyone else at the table, then it could work. But you're very much walking the razor's edge, where handling anything about this wrong could cause major issues for the game and potentially for your friend group

[weak marten]

You arent wrong.
The last campaign i joined there was something along this line but it wasnt 100% treason from one of the players , but it worked fine.

As for player issues we all have known each other for around 10+ years plus and we always chill and meet each other weekly every few days.

Honestly most of us werent into DND its just two of our friends suggested why not to try so we have been winging it so far and been a good laugh.

But im not sure about the game mechanisms im sure im missing alot, thats why im trying to find a class and read up on it as much as i can and i’ll ask the dms questions until session starts

[fallen surge]

The best way to find a game is to cast a wide net. You can respond to some of the LFG posts in this server, or make your own (in the proper channels), but you can also try looking on other discord servers, other websites, local resources, your own friends, etc.

[minor mason]

Yikes.

[lavish kayak]

ouch

red flags everywhere

[weak marten]

I wish i can join a campaign from scratch but unfortunately i got 3 different shifts that change every week so its just not feasible as most of my friends work 9-5 unlike me

[surreal bridge]

which channel is the proper channel to send a message looking for a group? I joined this server like 5 mins ago and I am v overwhelmed lol

[lavish kayak]

you type /looking, looking for DM, send, fill out form.

Or answer to other lfg posts

[weak marten]

Could be, we are all playing pretty casually and unfortunately more often than not we end up missing some players before campaign ends anyway so it always turns out weird

[minor mason]

Apply for games at #looking-for-players if you don't want to post your own listing

[surreal bridge]

in a specific channel or anywhere?

[lavish kayak]

anywhere you can type

[wild onyx]

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

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

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

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

[fallen surge]

the #find-a-game channel has instructions for how to use the Looking-For channels

[teal topaz]

Hey guys. I have a question for you about character ideas. I prefer absurd ideas. For example, a wizard – an old man with dementia and a phobia of perfectly square objects. A centaur rogue with the wizard class who shoots crossbows from the ceiling. What absurd ideas do you have?

[surreal bridge]

okay thanks all!

[lavish kayak]

#character-discussion #dnd-discussion

[teal topaz]

oh sorry

[wild onyx]

No worries! There are lots of channels here and lots of folk.

[fallen surge]

Just to let you know, when I'm talking about the issues that betraying the party can cause IRL, I'm speaking from personal experience. My first D&D character was a lawful good, rule following stick-in-the-mud, but the rest of my party were thieves and criminals. So when my character saw them commit a crime, he reported them to the guard, and got them arrested. I'm still friends with those folks to this day and we all got over it eventually, but there definitely was a few days when they were really upset with me irl.

D&D is supposed to be a collaborative game. That's how the game was designed, and that's how most people expect and want to play the game. Betraying the party is a social taboo because it takes away from that experience.

[weak marten]

Oh i get you, dont worry this group we basically meet every other day ( my friends has a guest room and its basically our gaming/meeting room).

And everyone been knowing each other for at least 10+ years.

I mean even outside of dnd its the kind of group always playfully insulting and fighting with each other so its cool from that pov dw 😂

[glad sky]

Betraying the party is fine. Not betraying the party ever is fine.

It's a social game. Decide what you want to be as a party, not just your PCs.

If someone wants to play Boromir that's cool, so long as the table's into it.

[zealous spade]

I tried to fill lfg got banned because my avatar was black I changed it but now I can't fill it out anymore.

[weak marten]

Oh yeah it will definitely be a choice down the line once my character’s story will be revealed.

Dm thought it was an interesting story. I guess if my adventures will go well with them my character will be inclined to not betray and if not he might, even i dont know yet, totally roleplaying it.

As my character has no idea of his split personality until its revealed endgame

[glad sky]

Yeah, keep the conversation going between the players, even if the characters know or don't know certain things.

When other players know what you're up to, they can also play into it. Same with the DM.

[weak marten]

Yeah exactly why we chose the whole split personality thing, since even if they insight or magic check they cant know because even i dont know (about what happened before meeting them).

So i’ll really lean into that, i’ll play genuinely as one of them up until the DM reveals everything in the end and there will be a choice.

Now im just sitting trying to check what strong class i should choose, but there are too many content out there feels like studying for a degree 😂

[glad stone]

Good morning people,
Can anyone suggest a good online character builder that’s not dnd beyond?
I’ve got a stack of physical books but nothing digital so my options are always limited when trying to make one on the app. Any suggestions?
Thank you

[fallen surge]

If you want to use your physical books, then you'll want to use something that is not automated, so that you can simply fill in the character sheet information with whatever you want from your own books. Good options for that would be simple things like a fillable PDF of a character sheet, or a google/excel sheet. I believe Roll20 also has blank, fillable character sheets, but I'm personally not a fan of their UI.

If you want to use D&D beyond with your physical books, you also have the option of using D&D Beyond's homebrew tools to recreate the character options that you want to use as your own "homebrew." Just make sure you don't publish anything you make this way and its perfectly fine as far as TOS is concerned

[lethal cedar]

Hi everyone! I'm new here so thanks for your welcome.

[lavish kayak]

?new

the bot died againnnnn

[harsh fjord]

Welcome to the server. Check the pinned messages for good info to get you started!

[lethal cedar]

Yes. ^^ I just started last week to read everything about the free rules since I played Baldur's Gate 3. I haven't finished it yet.

[harsh fjord]

Sounds like you're well on your way, then!

[lethal cedar]

And sorry for my mistakes, I'm not a native english-speaker.

Yeah, I'm at the beginning of the Act 3 of the game. I felt the need to learn about the original material, so I've started to learn more about D&D. I've never played this kind of game.

[harsh fjord]

On any given day, folks are learning about it for the first time or taking the plunge to understand it more. If you've already begun reading the rules, you're off to a solid start.

[molten folio]

Can any1 teach me how to play 2014 DnD? I'm new and My brain isnt exactly braining....

[lethal cedar]

It feels so hard to play with people. None of my friends plays D&D, nor even knows about it, haha. So I feel lonely haha.

[lethal cedar]

Cool! I have already read everything free on D&D website.

[harsh fjord]

That's a pretty big ask. Have you read the rules? https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/basic-rules-2014

We can answer questions rather than trying to walk you through the whole process.

[molten folio]

Kk, brb then

[lethal cedar]

I've started to watch some "gameplay" (descent into avernus) to observe how it's played.

[harsh fjord]

Not a bad idea. You could always run a short game to see if they'd be into it. Or you can search to play with folks online using this server's channels. Or see if there's a local gaming scene at a game/hobby store or library.

So while it might feel like there are no options, I don't think that's entirely true!

[lethal cedar]

You seem to be a specialist of the topic. I'm reading your "less-than-complete guide". 😉

I don't feel to play in a local gaming scene, not right now. I would rather begin on a Discord Server.
About my friends, they finally liked to play Baldur's Gate 3, but it's a totally different matter for this stuff. They just play video games.

[harsh fjord]

Can't force people to do something, but I also don't think it's out of the question to ask friends to try something once for your sake. Anyway, you're absorbing the rules and if you're aware of all the places to look, so I think you'll find a group somehow.

If you have specific questions, do drop 'em here!

[lethal cedar]

I actually have one about a spell. But I don't know if it's applicable for D&D 5e or if it's only for Baldur's Gate 3.

[smoky adder]

Ask it anyway!

[glacial cedar]

Hey everyone 👋🏻

[harsh fjord]

Welcome welcome.

[glacial cedar]

I want to learn to play because my son wants to learn

[harsh fjord]

Check out #learn-to-play and the pinned messages in this channel!

[glacial cedar]

I need to keep the competitive edge 😂😂 I'm joking

||I'm not joking||

[glacial cedar]

Thank you

[harsh fjord]

Sure thing. For a good intro for a younger crowd, check out this adventure: https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/1625-peril-in-pinebrook-a-free-introductory-adventure

[glacial cedar]

Thank you so much

[lethal cedar]

It's about the disguise spell. How does it really work? I've tried to use it on a prisoner in BG3 but the guard recognized the person even if she was disguised in a different race and sex. How?

[harsh fjord]

Disguise Self can be detected. From the spell description (2014):

To discern that you are disguised, a creature can use its action to inspect your appearance and must succeed on an Intelligence (Investigation) check against your spell save DC.

So in game terms, the guard succeeded on their roll to discover the disguise.

[lethal cedar]

Okay, thanks! So it's just the game doesn't show/explain the mechanic? It was actually the spell "seeming". But what I don't understand is every guard attacked us when they saw her, no matter how many time I reloaded the save. It was like the spell was just a cosmetic change, but nothing more. Thanks.

[harsh fjord]

That's not something we can comment on, really. BG3 is based on D&D, but it doesn't work exactly the same. Why the game does or doesn't do a thing isn't always explainable by D&D's base rules!

[lethal cedar]

Hihi!

So, I now just need to find people to play with. The hard part.

[harsh fjord]

Alas, it is. Good luck. It's nobody's favorite part of the hobby.

[lethal cedar]

Haha, thank you for your help. Have a good night (it's 11:28 pm in France).

[harsh fjord]

Likewise!

[fair sand]

hiii

im new

how can i find a campaign for kids?

[hearty blaze]

Hi new, I’m Nugget

[hearty blaze]

#find-a-game

[fair sand]

bruh💀

[hearty blaze]

That should help

[fair sand]

thx

[lost silo]

You will not have much luck finding one for kids but it’s not impossible. I’d suggest you post what you are looking for in hopes a DM finds you

[spring cliff]

im sorry, im trying to find this alleged looking for players chat

[glass nest]

Hey I'm completely new to D&D and so is my friends. I was elected to be the DM so i was hoping to get some tips. 🙂 i am using the online platform.

[minor mason]

These are usually run in-person

[lost silo]

#find-a-game

[hollow raptor]

where do i post looking for playters?

[lost silo]

See the Easy to follow instructions in #find-a-game

[calm trellis]

XD where the voice calls at

[wild onyx]

Not available through this server.

[jaunty phoenix]

Hey so I’m playing my first ever campaign, I was planning to do a monk, but my DM said that to make stuff different, in this campaign’s world magic is outlawed and I’d probably get executed. So I’m going to be a ranger and am looking for some tips or ideas for what race I’m going to do.

[wild onyx]

Hey. Rangers get magic too.

[wild onyx]

And technically what monks do isn't magic, but focus of their inner power through their martial arts practices.

Talk with your DM. Find out what they're intending with this setting and what your options might look like.

[fallen surge]

So I’m not sure if you or your DM got confused about the classes, but Monks do not have magic, and rangers do. Rangers primarily fight with weapons, but they do get access to some spellcasting. Monks fight through martial arts. Some monk subclasses get magic or other supernatural abilities, but it’s not part of the base class.

[wild onyx]

Because someone who gleefully announces that magic is illegal and carries a death penalty in a game where about 90% of the subclasses have magic and two thirds rely on it to deliver their effectiveness is just daft, or trolling.

[jaunty phoenix]

It wasn’t my DMs fault it was mine I thought monks were magic

And I might actually instead do a champion fighter, what would be a good race for that?

[wide surge]

Wood Elf or any Elf in general is the best in my opinion for ranger.

[hearty blaze]

I like warforged for the AC

[wide surge]

Yeah warforged or just your basic human. Or Dragonborn.

[wild onyx]

Any. Really, species is a secondary choice.

[hearty blaze]

Yup

Species doesn’t affect you nearly as much as, say, your class

[jaunty phoenix]

K I just want one with damage strength boosts and decent speed

[hearty blaze]

Or subclass

[ruby cloud]

Hi! New to D&D and I'm wondering, if I want to start playing online, is there still a set of physical materials I should invest in like books, dice, etc, or is pretty much everything available online?? I really don't know where to begin and it's a little overwhelming lol, but I love TTRPGs, have seen a few campaigns on youtube, and I'm excited to try getting into a campaign myself!

[hearty blaze]

When you say “decent”, do you mean average or slightly above average

[jaunty phoenix]

Slightly above average

[hearty blaze]

Wood elves are faster than average

35ft rather than 30

[fallen surge]

Everything is available online, yeah. You can get digital character sheets, digital dice, digital battle maps, etc

[hearty blaze]

Wait are you playing on 2024 or 2014 rules

[jaunty phoenix]

Me?

I don’t even know

we just started making our character sheets yesterday

@hearty blaze

[hearty blaze]

To my knowledge Wood Elf is the only 2024 species with 35ft

Is your dm an experienced player or a new dm? Newer players and dm usually go for 2024 rules

[jaunty phoenix]

Not sure

[hearty blaze]

The only issue is, if it’s 2014, you might find it hard to go for a strength based fighter with wood elf

They have +2 to dexterity and +1 to wisdom

[minor mason]

Goliath has 35ft

[jaunty phoenix]

I’m going to see my DM soon tomorrow so I’ll ask him

[fallen surge]

Goliaths also have 35ft speed

[hearty blaze]

I stand corrected

[jaunty phoenix]

So if he says 2024 do wood elf @hearty blaze

[hearty blaze]

If he says 2024 do wood elf or Goliath

In fact I might just say do Goliath

[jaunty phoenix]

Alright

[hearty blaze]

Do you prefer the idea of a fast, nimble elf or a 8ft tall mountain guy

[jaunty phoenix]

Nimble elf

[hearty blaze]

Then yeah

If it’s 2014 I’d recommend Goliath for strength builds but dexterity builds are fine too

[jaunty phoenix]

K

[ruby cloud]

Awesome, thank you! I'll look more into online resources before I start looking for a proper group ^_^

Honestly, I can't wait to join my first campaign - it just seems like so much fun!! I especially love designing characters and backstories and stuff, which is part of why I love TTRPGs lol

[lethal cedar]

Hey,
Is it normal to get contacted by private message for "totally free campain but needing to pay 200$ for a drawing art character"? x)

[minor mason]

Common scam

Block them and report to Discord

[timid fiber]

I’m still tenichally new lmao

A Character I commonly use is this prince who is questioning his own existence and isn’t aware of what life is like outside his castle

[hearty blaze]

Hello still tenichally new lmao, I’m Nugget

[timid fiber]

I’ve grown attached to him

[hearty blaze]

Nice trope

[timid fiber]

Shoutout to my first session with this pyromaniac baby dragon

Unhinged little shit

[lethal cedar]

Thanks, I just did it.

It was too beautiful to get contacted for a campain so fast haha.

[minor mason]

Alas, we live in reality. Finding a good table is the final boss of this hobby

[slate bolt]

When is the healing skill used?

I'm looking into creating a cleric for one of my first characters

[calm trellis]

how much does a level 1 ability score get like im confussed with making my first DND

[hearty blaze]

Depends
Are you running point buy, standard array or rolled

[hearty blaze]

When someone needs to be healed? Idk what you’re asking.

[calm trellis]

custom because it only allowed me to that

https://tenor.com/view/black-cat-dandelion-cat-silly-kitty-she-was-a-fairy-gif-14702056371420778419

no pic perms

[calm trellis]

what is rolled

[hearty blaze]

Wdym

[hearty blaze]

You roll a bunch of d 20s and allocate them to each stat. I don’t love it, but some tables use it.
I prefer point buy

[calm trellis]

gimme a totaal number i can use im a level one XD most of my stats are custom rn because custom race

[hearty blaze]

That’s point buy

And also it’s a bit more complicated than that

[calm trellis]

send u a dm

[hearty blaze]

Oki

This one!
#find-a-game

[minor mason]

#learn-to-play

[barren hazel]

I don’t really have friends into dnd, maybe one… I’ll pay if there is some available just really want to find a new hobby, I’ve played baldurs gate 3 with my friend, and when I was institutionalized, I tried homebrewing dnd myself

Sorry I don’t use discord not really sure in the rules if I’m doing something wrong let me know

[hearty blaze]

Nope ur fine

[harsh fjord]

I made a guide (linked in bio) full of places to check out to find others to play games with. Aside from looking here, as Nugget mentioned.

[hearty blaze]

Nicely done

[barren hazel]

Thanks 🙂

[harsh fjord]

Good luck! Finding a compatible group is one of the biggest hurdles in the hobby, but obviously we think it's worthwhile!

[barren hazel]

What do you mean linked in bio?

[harsh fjord]

It's linked in my bio. Or just go here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rjwuod1lNBM5n4X_TH2ZoqTULv53jWaVMXtrzKVboms/edit?usp=sharing

[barren hazel]

Thanks!

[frigid aspen]

Hey I am new to dnd can anyone show me how to make the sheet for my character?

[little sierra]

Hey there!! I haven’t played an a long time but I want to get back into D&D! My friend and I are looking for a campaign to join if anyone would have us!!!??

[little sierra]

Go to fastcharacter.com. I’d advise opening up multiple D&D windows as well to read up on classes, backgrounds,races, etc

[frigid aspen]

Thanks!

[little sierra]

I literally just did all this 😂😂

I’m making a Tortle Monk

[frigid aspen]

Lols

[wide surge]

I nearly made a Tabaxi Monk

[little sierra]

I was torn between the two. The ‘ninja turtle’ nostalgia won out 👍

[wide surge]

I would've been Tigress from Kung Fu Panda.

[little sierra]

I’m stoked to play it out. He’s got a sailor background

Should be a good time

[wide surge]

Omg put a blue ninja mask on your Tortle Monk, then you'll be Leonardo from TMNT!

[little sierra]

Honestly I’d go purple and call it Donnie!!!

[wide surge]

Or Orange and call it Mikey.

[surreal epoch]

hi where can i see peoples characters for inspiration

[languid jackal]

#character-discussion im guessing

[snow hamlet]

hi guys :p

[surreal epoch]

oh mabye lol oops ty

[surreal epoch]

hi!

[languid jackal]

hellloooooo

[surreal epoch]

i bought the player handbook and the art work looks so beautiful

[languid jackal]

lucky you

[echo kelp]

Please don't troll (see server rules)

[surreal epoch]

i think he was saying that the artwork is the main purchase point of the handbook

which i agree, it looks great!

[languid jackal]

yeah im pretty sure

[surreal epoch]

yes in #dnd-media i can tag you

[echo kelp]

Okay folks - again please follow server rules.

[snow hamlet]

mb am I the one ur talking to?

[surreal epoch]

sorry undying

[echo kelp]

For the trolling reminder, yes.

[languid jackal]

wait huh? is it something i did

[echo kelp]

Asking for copyrighted materials is again, against server rules

That thing you agreed to to participate here.

[languid jackal]

oh whoops sorry

[surreal epoch]

oh am i not allowed to send the material inside the book?

[echo kelp]

Please see the section in the Server Rules about copyrighted content: #rules message

And now back to D&D Newcomers.

[surreal epoch]

Oh okay, i understand now. thank you

[echo kelp]

If you're new to D&D please check out #learn-to-play and the free basic rules: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/free-rules

[languid jackal]

ohhh, thats where you see the rules

i was looking for them earlier

[surreal epoch]

does the dungeon master determine when an action is deemed uncertain to use the d20 die or is based off of common sene (for example, making a jump to a broken bridge)

[echo kelp]

Yes - the DM decides what rules are in effect for the given game context and decides what dice rolls are needed and how to interpret those dice rolls

[snow hamlet]

I can finally join my school's ttrpg club

[echo kelp]

Nice!

[languid jackal]

same, my first meeting/session was today

[snow hamlet]

mine will be soon, we gonna make charicters

[languid jackal]

do you wanna see my character sheet? i posted it in #character-discussion a few hours ago

[snow hamlet]

I also have a campaign that'll start with a few friends online that could happen soon

I made a half-baked charicter for fun

just some practice

[languid jackal]

ooo cool

@echo kelp i cant see #dnd-media for some reason

well now i can when i press on the #

[echo kelp]

Check id:browse - Discord likes to hide things "to make things easier"

[languid jackal]

nvm, i just added it to my channel list

[echo kelp]

Also use #channel-guide

Yep

[surreal epoch]

someone mentioned to me that the dm has the power to not allow certain actions from players if it is controversial to the rules or it makes uncomfortable for players. can somoene elaborate on this?

[echo kelp]

Well ideally the group playing has set expectations and boundaries about appropriate behavior at the table.

The DM may need to enforce that - e.g. one player says they want to attack another player's character. If the group has already decided that's not something they want in their games, the DM can remind the player that they can't do that.

And yes, the DM can simply state that what the player's character attempted to do doesn't work, with no dice rolls.

Or even simply state, "No. That is not permitted at this game."

[surreal epoch]

ah okay, this makese sense. i would assume that its not common for someone to request some weird action that makes the entire table uncomfortable if it is too weird

[echo kelp]

You would think that but there's plenty of TTRPG horror stories where someone (or even some people as a group) crossed the lines on expectations and boundaries and cuased all sorts of issues, in game and out of game.

But yes, I'd say it probably isn't as common as the horror stories make it out to be

Most folks are there trying to have fun playing a game together, not cause drama.

[wide surge]

Whats up

[surreal epoch]

i think i understand where you are going with this. im glad most folks are just trying to have fun. i guess if i feel uncomfortable in any setting, just like in anything, i would just find another group

are there campaigns where the story isnt so dark, like something more adventure like rather than horror?

[cerulean salmon]

yes

[echo kelp]

Yeah there's a good saying here: No D&D is better than bad D&D.
If you see red flags, speak up. And if they aren't addressed to your satisfaction, it's okay to bow out and say, "This isn't for me."

[languid jackal]

guys is it worth it to buy the physical handbook? i have the d&d beyond app and this app called “Spells 5e”, and im guessing thats enough to get me started but im not sure

[surreal epoch]

thank you for this. its quite comforting to know that im not just sensitive haha (forgot to turn off @ pings sorry)

[echo kelp]

Physical or digital - (or both) - whatever works for you.

[cerulean salmon]

the free basic rules should be fine for a beginner to see if you like the game and whatnot, and most dms will have books you can borrow

[surreal epoch]

is it specifcally named and advertised or would i just have to speak with the dm to get a better understanding of how they are going to tell the story?

[cerulean salmon]

most campaign lfg posts should have a general description of the tone, but it cant hurt to ask

[echo kelp]

The ones that are dark/grim will advertyise as such usually.

But yeah, no problem with asking about it too.

[surreal epoch]

gotcha, thank you both of you. i think i would want a setting more vibrant and adventure like, rather than dark. glad to know i can choose as a preference

[snow hamlet]

hi
-a LOT of people

[plucky wave]

How would I go about joining a group

[snow hamlet]

check game stores near you? idk, I'm new aswell

[minor mason]

Best to ask the GM. Some game descriptions can be very vague.

[minor mason]

#find-a-game
Or check out the game listings here #looking-for-players

[snow hamlet]

goodnight every1 it's 11 40

[hearty blaze]

Gn, don’t let the bed mimic bite!

[minor mason]

I buy the physical book only because I like the feel of them in my hands. For actual play, I always use my digital books in Beyond, Foundry, and Fantasy Grounds.

[wind mortar]

Hey guys,I want to play or join anyone I want to try because I'm a total noob at this

[untold hound]

same, I found the #looking-for-players to search, but I don't quite understand "application etiquette "

like, should I have a list of characters to work from? or do I just send a dm?

[hearty blaze]

#find-a-game

[wheat crystal]

It can be either. Some players like to prep 1 or more characters to play as, sometimes a DM will want players to wait until the group has formed to make characters.

Usually you'd just respond to the relevant posting saying you're interested. Sometimes you might want to ask questions or add additional info there as well, particularly if information is missing, unclear, or needs player input (e.g. scheduling)

[slate bolt]

well ive used healing spells beforea and i didnt have to roll for healing, is it a different way of healing in which it is used, other than healing spells?

[smoky adder]

Every healing spell I’m aware of involves a roll of some kind.

Usually by the caster, but occasionally by the target.

Were you playing a Paladin? Their Lay on Hands feature lets you heal without rolling.

That’s not technically a spell, though.

[minor mason]

Which ones?

[smoky adder]

There isn’t technically a healing skill either.

A “skill” in D&D relates specifically to ability checks, and there’s a list of skills that exist in the game.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024/playing-the-game#SkillProficiencies

The Medicine skill most closely relates to healing, but it doesn’t give a character the ability to heal on its own.

[minor mason]

There's a Healer's Kit too, but iirc it doesn't technically heal

[smoky adder]

Yeah

So a Wisdom (Medicine) check is most commonly used to stabilize someone who’s dying.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024/playing-the-game#StabilizingaCharacter

[tawny roost]

Hey I'm new

[smoky adder]

A Healer’s Kit lets you stabilize them without having to make that ability check.

[tawny roost]

Where can I post photos of my dog

[smoky adder]

It’s basically a guaranteed success.

[smoky adder]

Welcome! You can share a link in #non-dnd-topics.

Just let people know what you’re linking to.

[tawny roost]

Thanks

[dense tiger]

me!

how to play this game and where to find a campaign?

[hearty blaze]

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

The first one has a basic guide, and the second one can help you find a game.
Read through it, and feel free to ask us if you need any help with anything.

Yup

So maybe just learn how to make a character, basic ability checks, modifiers and combat

[hearty blaze]

I’d recommend learning these basics first, as well as the general gameplay

@dense tiger any questions?

[dense tiger]

just reading through the resources

[hearty blaze]

Aight

Thanks for the support

I can handle it fine if it means your can sleep tho, sleep is important

If at any time you feel like you can sleep, feel free to dip

Mm

[restive furnace]

Hello is there a lfg channel or can I ask here?

[fresh fable]

#find-a-game has all the details on finding a game here

[restive furnace]

Ty ty

I cast wet socks

Did that send the link instead of the gif?

Rip

[fresh fable]

If you don’t find anything in the looking-for channels Spread your net wide there are lot of places to look for games other than here `iamrazorwing's Game Finding Guide

[restive furnace]

I dm someone just waiting for a reply im not in a hurry lol

[hearty blaze]

Same, had to eat

Imma precast customer support:
Hello newcomers, this is Nugget player support, how may we help you?

If you wish to learn the rules, we have a channel for that! #learn-to-play

If you want to discuss the creation, thematics or function of your character, go to #character-discussion
If you wish to look for a game or would like to know how, please go to #find-a-game

If you want to ask about tips being a dungeon master, go to #dm-discussion or #dm-world-building depending on the question.

I would also recommend checking out #channel-guide if you are confused about what channel is meant for what.

Please remember to adhered to server rules and stay respectful at all times.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, I recommend just learning how to make a character, basic ability checks, modifiers, core gameplay, classes and combat.
And of course, if you have any specific questions, please ask away! This channel is meant for it, and there are plenty of great people who should be willing to help you.

Thank you very much!

Anything I should add?

I’ll just put that in the chat whenever the chat is slow, or if there’s a lot of newcomers and a not enough people teaching

I can try, but maybe not

And especially not when I need to sleep

Feel free to copy it for yourself though, just please cite me as the original creator

[fresh fable]

The bot might consider it spam

[hearty blaze]

More so it’s just kinda inconvenient for me, especially cuz I’ll have school. Also the bot doesn’t care.

I’ll just slap it here at my own discretion

[echo kelp]

Exactly - do it at a natural pace and we shouldn't have any issues.

[hearty blaze]

Ye

Does it really matter tho

Also just the spamming of the same thing over and over can still trigger the bot

[echo kelp]

It's not about the bot - it's about not clogging up chat with the same message over and over which would constitute spam

A moderator has clearly indicated that posting the message in a natural way will not be an issue. Constantly posting it every 30 minutes could be an issue and could be considered and moderated as spam.
We all clear?

Okay moving on. Thanks.

[hearty blaze]

Yup

Should we delete the above messages too?

[echo kelp]

Nah that's fine for now - it was only a brief off-topic tangent.

[hearty blaze]

Aight

[lavish kayak]

same

[snow hamlet]

it rolled a nat 1 I was fine

[hearty blaze]

Phew

[snow hamlet]

the nat one made it go to sleep for the night

[dusty obsidian]

Hi everyone!

I’m still pretty new to DMing. I’ve run a few virtual sessions, but I know I’ve got a lot to learn. I’d love to find a mentor (or mentors) to help me understand the fundamentals—Session Zeroes, pacing, AC, HP, balancing roleplay with mechanics, and running 2024 5e smoothly on VTTs like Foundry/Maps.

I’m here to grow, learn, and connect with others. Thanks so much!

[wild onyx]

Howdy. Have you seen this: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024/the-basics

[fresh fable]

Welcome #dm-discussion is the place to get help with questions

Look up YouTuber dungeon dudes and sly flourish they have tons of videos to help new DMs

[dusty obsidian]

I have not. Thank you so much! I’ll check this out!

[dusty obsidian]

Thank you, I’ll check them out! I posted in #dm-discussion last night but got no response, so I tried here. I think it was because I wasn’t asking for anything specific, I’ll do that next time!

[wild onyx]

Have a glance through the various, take a couple of notes as you like. If you find you have specific questions pop them in #dm-discussion. Folk tend to be more responsive when there's a particular answer to offer.

[dusty obsidian]

That makes sense, will do. Thank you so much!

[hearty blaze]

I’m gonna sleep soon so Imma precast customer support:
Hello newcomers, this is Nugget player support, how may we help you?

If you wish to learn the rules, we have a channel for that! #learn-to-play

If you want to discuss the creation, thematics or function of your character, go to #character-discussion
If you wish to look for a game or would like to know how, please go to #find-a-game

If you want to ask about tips being a dungeon master, go to #dm-discussion or #dm-world-building depending on the question.

I would also recommend checking out #channel-guide if you are confused about what channel is meant for what.

Please remember to adhered to server rules and stay respectful at all times.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, I recommend just learning how to make a character, basic ability checks, modifiers, core gameplay, classes and combat.
And of course, if you have any specific questions, please ask away! This channel is meant for it, and there are plenty of great people who should be willing to help you.

Good night chat

[dusk ivy]

hi is anyone on?

just looking for advice on character creation

[timid locust]

According to the sidebar at least, there's at least 40,000 people online

We can certainly help!

[dusk ivy]

cool becasue ive been stuck what i call a character creation loop for about a week and half and feel like im going insane

[wild onyx]

Alright. Have you picked a class, species and background?

[dusk ivy]

yes and no ive generated 11 different classes to fit a certain build but feels like im trying to do everything, im looking to do an int build for an explorer/seeker/sage vibe, does this make sense

however keep landing on warlock and bard for a sword sage theme

oh its in 2024 ver

[wild onyx]

What do you want to do with Intelligence? Skill proficiencies will do most of the lifting there.

[dusk ivy]

so basically the campign setting is in a mountinous world scarred by war and abberations covered in a blight, the party have a cleric, paladin and druid so far, we playing pathfinder's searching in an old kingdom that no one remembers

[quiet summit]

Hello, I’m pretty new to this game but happy to be here.

[dusk ivy]

so i see we lack int based charater who can investigate and research

hello

[wild onyx]

Sure, warlock or bard would work fine. Set your Intelligence to 14, you'll be on target. Bard might get the edge in that they have more skills, but warlock invocations are fun.

[dusk ivy]

aye ive got a build already combat wise works beautifully buthe ability spread for skills is horrifying

githyanki pact of the blade warlock that uses a glaive

[timid locust]

Glaive, warlock, and shooting for a 14 intelligence is TOUGH.

I think you might need to be willing to make a concession on one of these three, if you ability scores are giving you trouble.

[dusk ivy]

invo's are pact of the blade, thirsting blade, agonising blast, amour of shadows forgetten the other one, got reiliance at lvl for for boost to con and con saves, need a str score to use glaive cos of heavy, so my stats spread go cha/con/str/dex so int is at 8 and wis at 10 using avg stat array

ive made a roguebard cos of it, fighter bard, fighter rogue, fighter warlock, fighter wizard,rocgue wizard, wizard, just warlock just bard and barbarian cos i was feeling the rage when creating characters

[timid locust]

Well, you'll have to nail down a specific choice before you start

[wild onyx]

And you've rather piled up the requirements: smart, but a Charisma caster, with a heavy weapon and a want to do melee. You'll be spread thin.

How about a spear instead? Then you could drop the Strength.

[dusk ivy]

i noticed a certain synergy with agnising blast and repelling blast can be applied to any attack cantrip so booming blade?

but you right on the money ive gone to wide with my spready thats why ive dialled it back to fresh clean slate

so the theme i got is a seeker and collector of magic and antiques seems very boring i understand just wanted to fit in with theme of the game

[wild onyx]

The rider won't trigger unless the target chooses to move. Forced movement doesn't apply.

[timid locust]

It does set them up to want to move, though, especially if they don't have ranged options

[wild onyx]

You're kidding. In a world with manticores and liches and dragons? It's hecking dangerous! Also exciting.

Just try dialling back your scope a little. It's going to be very hard to be all things for all seasons.

[dusk ivy]

ill tell you what its nice to talk dnd to people i dont normally get this option in my life

maybe i should forget the archetypes then and just build it in the order in the book? i have feeling rogue with expertise gets better int skills mixing bard with it just 2 levels gets me more expertise in fact if i go 1 level rogue then dip bard for 2 levels gets me 5 skills compared to the 4 if i multiclass the other way, i take bard to 3 for lore bard for more skills, prob pick scribe or charlanatan for skilled orgiin feat 3 more skills if i want more i could just play human and get skilled again

oh and 2 from background plus i have jack of all trades

[wild onyx]

Maybe jump ahead and plan for the skills you feel you need for your concept? Then you'll know how many is enough.

[dusk ivy]

i did it on that one felt like overkilled it, thinking on it the paladin would be the dmg dealer and tank of the group druid would be control and support erm stars druid i think and the cleric is light

think before i was trying to make a sad build while being skillful tu tu tut shame on me

[glad arch]

Can anybody give me some pointers on DnD? I'm a newcomer and would LOVE to learn!

[lost silo]

Well the bot didn’t trigger lol. There are basics pinned in this channel to help you out

[smoky adder]

Welcome! #learn-to-play has some good info to get you started.

But if you've got any specific questions, ask away!

[glad arch]

Thank y'all.

[steady ibex]

This is random, but does anyone have any advice about finding a group to play with? Preferably, one that is online and free to play.

[smoky adder]

You could start by checking #looking-for-players to see what games are available there.

#learn-to-play and #find-a-game has some additional suggestions.

[steady ibex]

Nice. Thank you

[stuck blade]

Is D&D Beyond good to use for people who don't want to pay for stuff?

[harsh fjord]

You have some free options there, but you'll need to pay just like with any other platform if you want the full range.

[timid locust]

Thankfully, the free rules have everything you need to play

[stuck blade]

Like for the PHB?

[smoky adder]

Nowhere offers the full PHB for free.

[harsh fjord]

The PHB is not free, but like DOSH said, the free rules have the essentials for play.

[stuck blade]

That's good to know.

[timid locust]

https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024
You can find them right here.

[smoky adder]

The free Basic Rules / SRD includes portions of the PHB, DMG, and MM.

So other sites like Roll 20 will offer the same.

D&D Beyond does have content sharing, though:

?tag ddb contentsharing

[stuck blade]

Still, it sucks that so many origins are locked behind the PHB

[smoky adder]

Oh right. Bot’s down. 😅

[timid locust]

Dyno has been down all morning 😔

[smoky adder]

https://dndbeyond-support.wizards.com/hc/en-us/articles/7747210355604-Campaign-Content-Sharing-and-You

Basically it lets the whole group share their books with each other.

So if one person in the group had the PHB, everyone could use it when creating their characters.

[smoky adder]

You can also use the homebrew system for free to create your own species / backgrounds.

(But that's probably something you'd want to discuss with your DM beforehand.)

[pale granite]

Hi guys, I am really new to DnD and wanted to ask if it is more likely to find a group if I already know how everything works I played a oneshot once (but I was really helpless if I am honest) and ofc I also played a lot of BG3, but else I really have no idea how to play.
If I apply as a player or start looking for a DM, would I have better chances at finding people if I already tried to learn as much as I can? Or do people not mind as much to help you along the way?

[timid locust]

Certainly the more you know, the more likely you'll be able to find a game.

It's a combination of two things:

• Putting the time and effort into learning prior is a sign that you're committed to playing.
• Inversely, putting the responsibility of teaching you how to play on the DM and the other players can easily be seen as a poor use of everyone's carefully allotted time.

[pale granite]

Ahh yes that makes sense, tysm! I will try to learn as much as I can then Thank you for the fast response!
Are there any websites or maybe Youtube channels you can recommend?

[timid locust]

My recommendation is checking out the free Basic Rules for yourself first!
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024

Take a quick overview of the different sections, and only do in depth reads when you want to learn more about that part in particular. That way, if anything gets you stumped or of the text isn't making any sense, you can ask questions here or search up rules explanation videos for that specific thing.

[pale granite]

Alright, looks good! I think I will sit down the next days and get to know everything, again thank you so much for the help
I got a last quick question, would it make sense to already have an idea what you wanna play before looking for a DM? I got an idea for one already, but when I scrolled through people looking for players I realized that most of them already have a world setting that they wanna go for. Is it better to think of a character concept once you know in which kind of setting the campaign takes place? Or is it enough to ask your DM if your character would fit into the story without it seeming too senseless?

[harsh fjord]

I think it's good to have multiple character concepts that you're willing to tweak to fit into the setting and game you eventually find yourself in. Broad strokes are good, especially if you're willing to be flexible. Specifics and failure to compromise, less so!

[timid locust]

It can also be useful to make a practice character sheet or two. There's no guarantee your DM will let you use that character, but it can help quite a bit to understand how all the different parts of your character fit together.

[pale granite]

Gotcha! Thanks for the help guys, really appreciate it!

[timid locust]

Feel free to ask here if you have any specific questions while looking over the rules / building character ideas. We'll be happy to help.

[strong herald]

hey yall im new to dnd like ive known about the game for a while but only through online skits and reels. i dont have a real knowledge or starting point, can anyone help?

[timid locust]

Welcome! The best place to start is with the free Basic Rules. As you read through them, if you have any specific questions you can ask them here.

https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024

[snow hamlet]

so relatable

[dusk ivy]

hows everyone doing this evening?

[solemn oasis]

still got 3 hours of work to go then im free to sleep for tomorrows work 😄

[dusk ivy]

ive got work tomorrow at 7am 😒

well built the rogue bard with 17 skills, so thats characters done having a little break, aslong as nobody triggers me into creating another character

sooo if people running games is it in person or online? or a typical baldurs gate 3 playthrough?

[harsh fjord]

I suspect the vast majority of posts searching for games/players on this server are for online games.

[drowsy wren]

IKR its kind of annoying

Like im looking for a party to join and all of them are either in crazy timezones or text based

And idk ive tried playing text based before but i wanna actually talk to people you know?

[harsh fjord]

Are you hoping to land an in-person game, or are you open to online?

[drowsy wren]

Im open to online i just want it to be on call not by text

If you look at the looking for players channel half of them are text based

I know im not gonna find an in person group i live in europe this server is primarily american i think

But like duuude text based takes half the fun out of d&d for me

[harsh fjord]

Maybe expand your search? This isn't the only place to look for games.

[slate bolt]

so with cure wounds for example, (if i have prof in that skill) im able to roll the d8 a second time to try and get a higher number?

[harsh fjord]

That isn't how proficiency works, or even advantage.

[smoky adder]

By default, the only thing proficiency in a skill ever does is let you add your proficiency bonus to an ability check made using that skill.

So proficiency in Medicine would let you add your proficiency bonus when you make a Wisdom (Medicine) check.

Since Cure Wounds doesn’t involve an ability check of any kind, your skill proficiencies are irrelevant.

If you wanted to reroll your dice for Cure Wounds, you would need a rule that explicitly says you can.

[slate bolt]

i see, thank you

[smoky adder]

The Healer feat, for example:

Healing Rerolls. Whenever you roll a die to determine the number of Hit Points you restore with a spell or with this feat’s Battle Medic benefit, you can reroll the die if it rolls a 1, and you must use the new roll.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/feats/1789152-healer

[slate bolt]

okay,

[lavish kayak]

i actually find that 99% of them are VC, we just got a few text ones today

[wintry willow]

Hello

[cunning galleon]

hi!

[harsh fjord]

Welcome.

[drowsy wren]

Ah thats good to hear! I just joined and i was real worried about it

[grand sparrow]

Hello would anyone mind explain the rules of dnd to me please i read the essentials kit rulebook but i still dont get itbif you would want to explain the rules to me then dm please

[wide surge]

Hi

[lavish kayak]

we can answer questions here, but DMing you all info is a bit weird

[timid locust]

https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024

The free Basic Rules has everything you'll need to play. As opposed to messaging you directly, feel free to read through and ask specific questions here whenever you get stuck on something you don't quite understand.

[grand sparrow]

Thanks but I can likek tomorrow

[regal vigil]

Hey

[modest crane]

Hi.. I also just got D&D toooo, I kinda know the surface level of it… but i literally have Zero people around me who knows the game.. I got one of my friends into it kinda.. but ironically it lies heavy on me and I have no clue what to do even though I like to (and did) jump into session.. though I technically only did one.. I did the Peril in Pinebrook and I kinda loved it.. if I had someone to kinda share the same enthusiasm and attention to it as me…. Well not exactly as me because I’m tryna figure out how to make my own campaign even though I’m still figuring the details of rules… But I mainly just joined this server to see id I can find some D&D friends and learn more on my way

[regal vigil]

In a way I could be conciderd new to, I've played it before but I've never been able to finish a campaign me and a couple of friends started and I've been dying to find a few friends who are into it and maybe end up in a campaign myself

It honstley sounds extremely fun

[modest crane]

Wellll, I never really even actually started a full campaign. The Peril in Pinebrook I think that’s considered a one shot.: but I am also very interested in campaignssss. The idea of it sounds amazing and watching videos of others seems fun too…. Kinda how I’m already trying dive in if tryna figure out how to make my own…. Tbh I think that’s probably why i know a little bit of enough to not be clueless cause I keep going back to skim the rule book kinda on if I even have an decent idea

[echo kelp]

Useful resources to help get you started with D&D

[wild onyx]

Three simple adventures linked with a story threaded through them is a campaign. Here's an example of what that might look like as a summary: #dm-discussion message

Get the characters involved in a tricky situation in an interesting location then as the party approach a possible solution reveal an unwelcome complication.

[modest crane]

Thankss!

[cyan ridge]

Hey guys! I’ve never played a wizard necromancer before. As a school of necromancy wizard. Am I only allowed to cast from necromancy spell list

[echo kelp]

Well your class and subclass features will note what you can or can not do mechanically.

Do any of those say "you may only cast from the necromatic school of magic"?

[whole schooner]

Howdy the names shuriken and I’ve heard a lot about D&D and got curious about it and I want to learn more about this game (is it a game?) it seems really fun to be honest

[harsh fjord]

It is a game! You can check out the rules a few messages up (#dnd-newcomers message) and #learn-to-play to get yourself acquainted.

[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]

Nice, the bot's working again!

[hearty blaze]

I was trying to get them work yesterday and was so confused

[regal vigil]

Mabe we could play tgr at some point in the future

That sounds pretty cool tbh

[lavish kayak]

@outer raven look at the bot post above or iamrazorwings lfg doc for where to find games, dont advertise here

[lavish kayak]

as for you, are you a DM? if yes, try posting in #looking-for-players

[modest crane]

What does tgr stands forthoo?

[lavish kayak]

together

[regal vigil]

I'm not currently looking for a campaign right now im just tryna find friends with a general interest and getting into a campaign later on

[modest crane]

Well you just made a new potential friend then

[echo kelp]

Hey folks! Please use the Looking For Game channels for any game soliciting/organizing - it's off-topic outside of those channels. See #find-a-game to learn how to use those channels.

[whole schooner]

Ok ye I think I’m gonna have a lot of fun here

[small blaze]

Hey, everyone! I'm brand new to this so if anyone can help me find a campaign that's later in the evening, that'd be cool!

[harsh fjord]

Read through #looking-for-players, #looking-for-community, or #paid-looking-for-game to see if anything fits your schedule. Or post an ad yourself in #looking-for-dm (follow the info in #find-a-game)!

[lavish kayak]

as undying said above, dont post here but try the #find-a-game !!! Succes with finding a game!

[hearty blaze]

Just checking, are you familiar with the rules yet? I’d recommend learning the basics first.

[lavish kayak]

thats a good part actually, i need to remember this is the newcomers channel

[small blaze]

I have a loose grasp.. I've played Bauldars gate 3? Lol

I will read over rulebooks!

[hearty blaze]

Still I’d check out #learn-to-play

[lavish kayak]

?tag new bg3

?new bg3

[hearty blaze]

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, I recommend just learning how to make a character, basic ability checks, modifiers, core gameplay, classes and combat.
And of course, if you have any specific questions, please ask away! This channel is meant for it, and there are plenty of great people who should be willing to help you.

[lavish kayak]

i noticed

[outer raven]

I thought this was a place to show characters no?

[fallen surge]

Baulder's Gate 3 is heavily inspired by D&D 5e, so that's a great start. Just remember, that game made a significant number of changes to the rules to make it better fit as a video game. So don't just automatically assume you know how something works just because you know how it works in BG3. Look at the rules with a fresh perspective, but you can use BG3 to reinforce your understanding and give you a frame of reference for how certain things might work in actual play

[echo kelp]

This is the D&D Newcomers channel where we help folks get started with the core game rules and mechanics.

While we can do some character chatter, #character-discussion is the best spot for that.

See id:browse and #channel-guide to see our many channels for specific D&D topics

[outer raven]

oh, OK. And yes, I am a new player however, looking for a campaign obviously, and I have put an advertisement with the boss. What I was wondering though… Is there an option for an unpaid game?

[hearty blaze]

Yes

[echo kelp]

Yes - many games are unpaid. You can scan through #looking-for-players and #looking-for-community to see DMs and other servers advertising their games

[wheat crystal]

Yeah. Within this server paid games should be sectioned off into #paid-looking-for-game . Everything else should be free.

[hearty blaze]

Wow you two have a helluva better answer

[echo kelp]

If you do see anyone advertising a paid game outside of #paid-looking-for-game, right-click/long-press their post and select Apps -> Alert Mods and we can look into it.

[outer raven]

OK, thank you both! Yeah, it's a little confusing when it says paid, but there's no unpaid version… I also tried to put looking for community but was flagged there as well

[echo kelp]

Oh well #looking-for-community is where D&D community servers invite players and DMs to join

[outer raven]

not really sure what y'all want me to put when I'm just looking for a group…

[outer raven]

yeah, somebody flagged me here and I'm really confused

[wild onyx]

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

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

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

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

[echo kelp]

You can direct message the users posting in #looking-for-players or use the thread attached to their post to communicate interest.

Thanks Mr Smith!

[outer raven]

very detailed and very nice! Yeah, I tried looking for DM as I thought that would probably be the best answer as I'm looking to form a group with people, but not confident with yelling yet. I've tried all the other options but so many look for paid games and I don't have money. It's hard being unemployed. I will try to scan the posts as much as I can.

*Sorry I meant to say I'm not confident with DMing yet

[hearty blaze]

Completely understandable, most players start out as, well, players and not dms. Though some certainly do dm as their first interaction with the gameplay.

[outer raven]

it seems like a lot of fun and I've seen a lot of books on it and guidance, but I have no experience so I don't think that's a good idea and I would love to do it and buy stuff to set myself up for it but again unemployment is really not fun, especially with SSDI man can be rough

thank you for your redirection. Apologies for putting this in the wrong channel.

one more question though I'm looking for community do you have to create your own discord server?

[hearty blaze]

Nope, you can also join one