#dnd-newcomers

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hearty blaze
surreal epoch
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cpepecute 👋

lyric fjord
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Teach me in the DnD ways 🙌🏼

cobalt basalt
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Ofc! What do yall need help with?

surreal epoch
hearty blaze
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HALLO
WAZZUP
GREETINGS

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Nugget dnd player service helpline, how may I help you today?

fickle hazel
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Uhhh weird question but how does crit work?

hearty blaze
cobalt basalt
hearty blaze
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This is what I do

fickle hazel
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So when l roll the maximum of a dice it counts as a crit?

cobalt basalt
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Most often it’s just you’d double blank

surreal epoch
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Does the DM decide when dice are used? For example, does climbing up an average height ladder need a dice roll just as jumping across a broken bridge would?

And is dice required for every campaign

lost silo
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When you roll a 20 on the d20

cobalt basalt
hearty blaze
fickle hazel
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Ohhhh

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Not the damage then

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I need to hit max in the hit dice

hearty blaze
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Yes

cobalt basalt
hearty blaze
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It’d also be very try funny to get a double crit

lyric fjord
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You guys recommend paying for DMs, if it’s your first time playing? To get a solid first experience and learn

surreal epoch
hearty blaze
cobalt basalt
hearty blaze
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Because that’s just climbing speed

harsh fjord
surreal epoch
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Climbing speed? Is that like how baldurs gate speed is where you only can move a certain amount before it gives up your turn?

hearty blaze
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If it was a very wobbly ladder or if you had to do it while impaired somehow, then maybe roll.

hearty blaze
cobalt basalt
hearty blaze
lyric fjord
cobalt basalt
hearty blaze
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A local library or table top game store is a good place to start

cobalt basalt
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If u got any friends that play you could always ask if they’re open to another player

surreal epoch
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I’m going to assume that Baldurs gate isn’t an exact replica of how DnD should play, moreso give insight and the very basics?

hearty blaze
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Yes

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They are slightly different I believe, though I haven’t played Baldurs gate so take it with a grain of salt

harsh fjord
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They changed quite a bit for it to function better as a video games as opposed to a tabletop game.

surreal epoch
minor trout
surreal epoch
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It’s so satisfying seeing dice roll. I think that’s my favorite aspect of the game lol. I’m a huge dice nerd

surreal epoch
minor trout
hearty blaze
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The gambling high…

fickle hazel
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Another weird question are old rules unbalanced or do they create characters too op for the good of campaign?

harsh fjord
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Do you mean rules from other non-5e editions of D&D?

fickle hazel
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I only saw one guy using them and that dealt like 120 damage in a turn in a oneshot

hearty blaze
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I’m only familiar with 5 and 5.5e

fickle hazel
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We were like level 9

fickle hazel
harsh fjord
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Rules from other versions of the game aren't compatible with each other, so I wouldn't expect the game to work properly.

fickle hazel
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Oh so that's it

harsh fjord
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There are some exceptions—apparently 3e and 3.5 can work together, and 5e 2014 will work with 2024. Generally, though, it's probably easiest to think of them as entirely different games.

azure bluff
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Hello. Hope everyone is doing well

lost silo
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Doing well. If you have any questions let us know

short marsh
crisp mulch
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Hallo, everybody! I'm Conner. I want to jump into a game, but I have no idea where to start. Hope everyone is doing fine btw.

hearty blaze
crisp mulch
hearty blaze
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Never thought I’d see hiragana in this server

sterile forge
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whats hiragana?

hearty blaze
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Japanese writing script

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There’s hiragana (the one above), katakana (used for many foreign borrowed words) and kanji (derived from ancient Chinese)

sterile forge
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ah okay. i seen hiragana.

hardy niche
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hey guys new to dnd and wanted
to dm a canpaign with some friends, and was just looking for a simple, maybe even one session, story-all ideas and tips are greatly appreciated

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I should mention I don’t have the books needed yet so I just want a simple introduction to the game

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Just ping me with suggestions

exotic remnantBOT
cobalt basalt
hardy niche
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Yeah that’s what I was thinking of

cobalt basalt
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ah! thats aways fun

hardy niche
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Sorry i literally thought of this 20mins ago and just decided to ask

cobalt basalt
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what level would you want your players?

hardy niche
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So that’s what I’m not quite sure of this would be our first campaign so there’s the advice I’m looking for

azure bluff
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Makes sense, they are a good way way for people to get used to being a dungeon master and get used to juggling so much in combat

cobalt basalt
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3

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or maybe 5

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cause you get class and sublcass stuff but your not overhwelmed with soooo many features

hardy niche
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Ok and this would allow for freedom but still making sure they aren’t overlevelled for basic enemies right

azure bluff
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I feel like 6 is a good level. It let's them access subclasses from at least 2 of the classes and doesn't overwhelm them with options

cobalt basalt
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well the enemys kinda scale with level they have a challenge rating equal to the strength of the party

cobalt basalt
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6 is a good level tho

hardy niche
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Like this will be our first ever time picking up dice

cobalt basalt
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do you use a software? or is this all paper btw

hardy niche
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So a level 6 one shot seems to be the best

cobalt basalt
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yea 3-6 would be ur best bet

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wouldnt go beyond that

hardy niche
cobalt basalt
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ah

hardy niche
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And then not any physical media yet

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So we don’t have a board or any

cobalt basalt
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board?

hardy niche
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Sorry just like smth for minis

cobalt basalt
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oh like a map?

hardy niche
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We don’t have anything as like a map

cobalt basalt
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i see

hardy niche
cobalt basalt
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unless your printing it out your map options might be limited

hardy niche
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So we were just kind of thinking of a mentalish campaign where we don’t have any in depth borders down

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Just kinda notes on a google doc

cobalt basalt
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oh theatre of the mind kinda?

hardy niche
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Yeah

cobalt basalt
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hmmm alright youll still maybe want atleast a peice of paper or two just to kinda visualize where stuff is

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and a pen

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but that goes without saying

hardy niche
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Ok

azure bluff
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Could use a reference map

hardy niche
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And then do you have suggestions for a story

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Ora start

azure bluff
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Typically for a one shot you can do a dungeon run where the adventures are monster hunters or at the dungeon for one reason or another like magic weapons, gold, new spells.

hardy niche
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Okay that seems like smth they would be into

cobalt basalt
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early game yea just go with smth simple

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dungeon investigation yadda yadda yadda

hardy niche
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So a good starting campaign would be level 6 dungeon runners with a basic map right

cobalt basalt
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yup that sounds awesome!

hardy niche
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And should I give them recommendations on their classes so it’s not to complex

cobalt basalt
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also its very cliche but start them off in a tavern its the easiest and simplest way to get them to meet eachother and start the quest

hardy niche
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Bc they all wanted to play Dragonborn sorcerers first time we tried to start one

cobalt basalt
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maybe stear clear of druid warlock and artificier

azure bluff
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Are they different types of dragonborns or sorcerers?

hardy niche
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They all just wanted to be Dragonborn sorcerers and that’s all they said

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So any suggestions for them would be greatly appreciated

cobalt basalt
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uuuhhhhmmm ok just make sure their not just like all the same person lol

hardy niche
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Okay

sterile forge
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and bards

cobalt basalt
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the simplist of them all

sterile forge
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why

cobalt basalt
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u js hit stuff alot and do an acrionj surge to hit stuff more

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and u have a heal if things get dicey

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monk u gotta keep track of ki points

hardy niche
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Can we send photos in this

cobalt basalt
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and unarmored defense and some of the other stuff is confusing

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i think?

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oh no nvm

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if u have photos js send in dms

azure bluff
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Just make a group with us so we can help.

hardy niche
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Okay can you check the notes if I copy paste them in here

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level 6
Physical map but not of everything
Dungeon runners, monsters,treasure, or new spells
Started in a tavern( maybe attacked and track down the villain )
TRY NOT TO BE DRUID WARLOCK AND ARTIFICER
Ranger, rogue, barbarian, Paladin, fighter, and monk preferable

azure bluff
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Yeah.

cobalt basalt
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sounds pretty good

hardy niche
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Okay thank you both

cobalt basalt
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btw dont try and predict everything theyre gonna do and prepare for it they will aways surprise you

hardy niche
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THANK YOU AALL SO VERY MUCH

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I will lyk how the session goes when it happens

azure bluff
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No problem, by the way best piece of advice I got as a dm is you can only be as good as they allow you to be. If things get slow or dull make the players engage with something random or have them make a random perception check and say nothing no matter how high they roll

hardy niche
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Ooh devious

azure bluff
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It makes them anxious as hell. Just watch as the chaos unfolds from a sheet blowing in the wind making it look like someone is watching them

hearty blaze
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Or just start rolling a bunch of dice behind the dm screen (optional)

azure bluff
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Its brand new players they might not understand what that means yet

hearty blaze
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Even better

azure bluff
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Lol

eager solar
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how i do i play dnd on discord

hearty blaze
echo kelp
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?tag new online

exotic remnantBOT
queen sun
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anyone wanna play?:]

stiff igloo
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Anyone willing to teach a newbie? Ive got a group that wants to play but none of us ever have and they want me to be the DM... I dont know how to play....

hearty blaze
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There are many people here who are willing to help, me included!

hearty blaze
stiff igloo
hearty blaze
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Np

dark escarp
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i really need help can anyone jump in a quick call

cobalt basalt
dark escarp
lavish kayak
cobalt basalt
# dark escarp feats on roll20, what does it mean?

Oh feats? Basically every 4 or so level ups you can choose between and ability score improvement or a feat ability score improvement takes 1 one your skills ( strength dex con int wis cha) and increases it by 2 feats however give you special little perks a popular one being war caster which lets you use your reaction to cast a spell meaning like if an enemy runs past your or your teammate gets hurt you can do something without using an action

dark escarp
cobalt basalt
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Ofc!

dark escarp
lavish kayak
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@dark escarp just ping me when you send it

dark escarp
dark escarp
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how do i make my roll 20 character sheet public?

hidden spoke
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How many spells am i allowed to use as a bard

hearty blaze
hidden spoke
hearty blaze
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Give me 15 seconds

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You know two cantrips, and four 1st level spells that’s you can cast twice per long rest

hidden spoke
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Thanks

narrow hare
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wave Hi, I'm new here

lavish kayak
hearty blaze
narrow hare
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I actually have a character in mind. I have her race, class, and lore down, even her appearance, but I don't know if theres any channels related to character sheets. I assume we gotta make our own sheet? Or is there a template?

hearty blaze
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Also use dnd-beyond

wild onyx
hearty blaze
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Ty

narrow hare
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I was gonna say, I didn't see tabaxi on dnd beyond CRI

lyric fjord
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All their stats, etc

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I could take a picture of the page if you need

hearty blaze
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On dnd beyond you only get the basic free rules unless you purchase the books

narrow hare
lyric fjord
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I’ll dm that to you

potent ocean
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Yo guys

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Is it possible to make a tankish cleric that uses melee weapons?

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In my campaign we have 3 warlocks, a fighter and me a cleric and because of that we kinda struggle with not having enough tanky characters. I already took protector and shield of fate to be able to become a more tanky closeranged fighter and picked up a greataxe. I'd like to know if there are any other spells or other methods that could help me be a tank

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I'm level 2

hearty blaze
hearty blaze
potent ocean
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Oki, I'll read it's abilities

hearty blaze
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Conversely, and more cool, is the Forge Cleric

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But that’s 2014

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(Personally I find Forge Cleroc cooler and tbh better)

potent ocean
potent ocean
hearty blaze
hearty blaze
potent ocean
hearty blaze
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Aight

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It’s not a broken subclass, and can be very fun with extraordinarily high AC

potent ocean
hearty blaze
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Yup, my third favourite cleric Domain

potent ocean
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Cuz on my first game i died, but my fighter with 4/2 more ac survived for like 3 rounds while getting attacked by half the enemies

potent ocean
hearty blaze
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  1. Peace
  2. Life
potent ocean
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What's peace domains specialty

hearty blaze
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Buffing allies to oblivion

potent ocean
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Sounds pretty cool

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I'd pick that sometime when my party is balanced

hearty blaze
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At lvl 1, it can let allies add 2d4 to any attack roll or ability check once a turn

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(Lvl 1 feature + Bless)

potent ocean
hearty blaze
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Also, it lets allies take damage in the place of another, eventually with resistance

potent ocean
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Btw is it good to cast concentration spells before battle to not waste an action?

hearty blaze
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Yes

potent ocean
hearty blaze
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But it sometimes depends on the spell

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But mostly yes

hearty blaze
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And it’s not even the most broken cleric

potent ocean
potent ocean
hearty escarp
hearty blaze
potent ocean
potent ocean
hearty blaze
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Ah. Probably bless.

potent ocean
strange trail
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Hello everyone. Im extremely new to all of this. Dont really know what to say. Just that im new, i want to play dnd, i have a character idea, and well... i dont know where or how to start.

hearty escarp
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Welcome! We have some newcomer resources. Lemme poke the bot.

exotic remnantBOT
wild onyx
strange trail
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I checked a little bit and it fits more into the fighter.

wild onyx
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?tag new fighter

exotic remnantBOT
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classFighter Fighter

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

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

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

strange trail
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How does the damage and die work? Cuz i played the game once with friends and none of us knew what we were doing. So the die kept confusing us.

hearty blaze
hearty blaze
# strange trail How does the damage and die work? Cuz i played the game once with friends and no...

For attacks that are based around AC (Armour Class), you roll a d20 (twenty sided dice) to determine if it hits. If the number after modifiers (which is based around your level and stats) is equal to or higher than the AC then it hits.
Then, you roll a damage dice that is dependent on the weapon or spell you are using (e.g a dagger is a d4, a scimitar is a d6 and a great axe is a d12). You then add your modifier (just dependent on your stats this time) and you deal that much damage.

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Nice catch

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For attacks based around a saving throw, you perform the attack (usually a spell) and the enemy is forced to take a saving throw. The DC (difficulty class) is the lowest number that the opponent must roll to pass the saving throw, and is dependent on your stats and level. If the opponent passes, they are exempt from the full impact of the roll, either taking partial damage or undergoing no change. If they fail, they take the full effect of the attack.

lyric leaf
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Hey, Ive played once about 15 years ago but have been wanting to try again. Hoping to find people to play with that wont mind some handholding

hearty blaze
lyric leaf
hearty blaze
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Oh lol

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To get a grasp of the rules

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If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the amount of reading, 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.

lyric leaf
# hearty blaze If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the amount of reading, I recommend just learnin...

while i dont mind reading, im very much a hands on learner. I can read and take things in ok but generally getting reps in helps a lot. Like when i learned to play MTG like 20 years ago it was via a video game that kind of held your hand a bit and walked you thru the steps and phases as you played and slowly took the training wheels off. Do you think maybe a paid DM would be best for that sort of thing? I understand that its probably not a DMs dream to go wrangle some noob and teach him what a D20 is so it probably could be hard to just blindly be accepted into a game knowing essentially nothing

hearty blaze
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If you have the disposable income to pay for a paid game, sure why not

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But the people here can help you too

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It’s ultimately your decision

lime turret
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You can also play in a not paid game.

hearty blaze
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For example, I’m a dm (though fairly inexperienced) that can help you, but between my personal life and my own campaign I simply don’t have the time.
Also, there are still many DMs in the community, often new too, who can be willing to help. For free.

lyric leaf
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Is it expensive? I guess i didnt consider that it would be but with even a little thought yeah it is a lot of time and work so its probably not cheap lol

hearty blaze
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I guess it depends on the campaign. Never had to pay for one before so I wouldn’t knows

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Though, I’d recommend a local library or table top game store

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Those are good places to find an irl game, and the people there (particularly the latter) should be passionate enough to be willing to assist you

lyric leaf
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i wish i had the time. Thats why im exploring the online route because i'm a married father of 3 and rarely am able to just wander off for hours haha

hearty blaze
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That’s fair

lyric leaf
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i guess i have the time, i just dont have the luxury of not being home

hearty blaze
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Does anyone in your family play dnd?

lyric leaf
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no

hearty blaze
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Worth a try

lyric leaf
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im the sole nerd in my family haha

hearty blaze
lyric leaf
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my dad might have been into it when he was younger but that was probably 50 years ago

hearty blaze
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Is there any particular thing you struggle with?

lyric leaf
lyric leaf
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im not sure how to answer

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im going thru the character builder rn

hearty blaze
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Roleplay, combat, rules, table manners, starting equipment, all of the above

lyric leaf
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oh, probably just that i dont know the game structure and rules

hearty blaze
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Hmm

lyric leaf
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like it this were MTG i wouldnt know the phases and how to set up a board or make a deck for example

hearty blaze
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Fair

lyric leaf
hearty blaze
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Alright, and how’s it going so far?

lyric leaf
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fine. i spent several minutes deciding on a name for a character even tho its just a throw away to try out the process lol

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you know, the usual

hearty blaze
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Have you decided your class?

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That’s the main part in terms of gameplay, apart from maybe a backstory

lyric leaf
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not yet. in games im typically a pal holy fighty type but i think id like to play something neutral so im not sure yet

hearty blaze
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That sounds like a paladin or cleric to me

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Do you know what those are?

lyric leaf
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yeah i think probably cleric because i think they are more flexible morally yeah?

hearty blaze
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By definition, yes, because paladins are forced to follow an oath

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But any character in dnd can be any moral alignment

lyric leaf
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the only time i ever played before i played bard but the game was a bit of a shootshow that ended with the DM throwing a tantrum so idk how that experience really lines up with normal play and it was a long time ago

hearty blaze
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Yeah that’s not a very good reference

lyric leaf
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i like the sound of ranger and druid

hearty blaze
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Oh cool

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Guy that likes nature and guy that IS nature

lyric leaf
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what defines a martial weapon

wild onyx
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Big list of them in the equipment section. They don't have a unifying characteristic but are generally regarded as more effective than simple weapons, hence the need for martial proficiency.

lyric leaf
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can you give an example of simple vs martial? isw that like a kichen knife vs a dagger

hearty blaze
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btw @lyric leaf ping me if you need help btw, aproxximately for the next hour

lyric leaf
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excuse me while i watch a 30 minute lore video about druids so i can write a back story for my practice character sheet lol

wild onyx
lyric leaf
hearty blaze
hearty blaze
wild onyx
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The starting gear package for a class will always include weapons you have proficiency in.

crystal bronze
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Hi all

lyric leaf
# hearty blaze Aight have fun

haha, im sure i will. i often take character creation maybe too seriously and like to have a lot of fun and spend time on it. usually its something ill be playing for a while so why not

hearty blaze
hearty blaze
crystal bronze
hearty blaze
hearty blaze
lyric leaf
hearty blaze
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Makes sense

crystal bronze
hearty blaze
lyric leaf
lavish kayak
lyric leaf
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like, are druids something you become, are called to be, born as, etc

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circle of the shepard specifically

tame wren
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Hey

minor mason
lavish kayak
lavish kayak
wheat crystal
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Druids like all classes are roughly equivalent to professions. Above the table classes are just the mechanical feature sets you get. Whether you were born in a Druidic Circle, joined later, or got your special connection to nature via some other method is up to you and the setting you play in

lyric leaf
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is there like a "basic" or "standard" setting?

wheat crystal
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5e usually defaults to the Forgotten Realms

lavish kayak
lyric leaf
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how do they work in that setting?

lavish kayak
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some are born, some are raised, and some chose it later in their life

wheat crystal
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Mechanically the same as they do in any other setting. Narratively it’s also up to you.

lyric leaf
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im trying to understand so i can write a backstory that makes sense but its sounding kind of like there arent many "norms" that would restrict it

vapid lantern
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Hello

lavish kayak
vapid lantern
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Yes

lavish kayak
lyric leaf
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like, "i spoke to a rock in a dream and wandered off into the woods and thru the years of independant study and training am now druid guy"

lavish kayak
wheat crystal
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Totally fine (pending DM approval)

lyric leaf
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that just works? nothing about that wouldnt make sense? not that its what im doing but as a an example

lavish kayak
wheat crystal
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Yeah. You might want to have some idea of what that rock is or work with your DM to determine that, but otherwise that’s a plausible enough way to get your Druidic powers

sand estuary
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Hey does anyone have any recommendations on ways to find a new in person dnd group. I moved so I want to find another one.

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If anyone’s got any advice I’d appreciate it lol

wheat crystal
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Definitely check out the instructions in #find-a-game to use this server to find a group!

lyric leaf
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go door to door with an armful of D&D books. (jk) probably local LGS

minor mason
lavish kayak
lyric leaf
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At the age of 11, while having a good home and community around him, Anny (a local nickname) still always had a hole in his heart. His mother had disappeared when he was 7 on one of her usually quiet walks in the forest near his small village. The last thing she ever said to him, "the treesong calls and those who hear must answer. Care for all that cares for us Anny." has long left him cunfused but strangely hopeful. He misses his mother deeply but still doesnt feel as if she is dead, gone or in danger. A feeling he has never told his quiet and practical father, a hard working shepard and farmer.

 Turning 12 was when a boy transitioned to being a man in his village and on his 12th birthday his father gave him something of his mother's with a message he promised to deliver from her, he said, "I never understood any of it, i just knew that i loved your mother from the day I found a confused stranger lost in those woods and i looked into her dark green eyes. She made me promise to give this to you when you came of age the day she left us and to tell you 'Anny, your home is not the 4 walls around your bed but expands all 4 cardinal directions beyond the horizon. When you are ready, come home Anny. Listen for the notes in the rustle of the trees.' You will always be my boy but one day you will hear it as she did, and you too must go when you do." Handing Anny a small brown pouch with a single but large seed that seemed to almost glow fainly in direct sunlight inside.

Anny planted and cared for the seed in the field near the forest edge and it grew at such a rate that in 4 short years it was a full sized and sprawing tree, full of dense emerald leaves.

One late afternoon Anny (16) was laying under the tree, eyes closed when he heard a faint sound.. music? No, not quite music, singing far away and faint. A chorus of many but among them he could swear his mother's voice among them. Anny stood up to listen and almost lost track of the sound until he looked back up into the tree. He caught hold of it again firmly now and as he listened it moved along the branches and into the forest beyond, and so he followed, almost entranced.

For almost 2 weeks he followed, eating what he found, drinking from the river, falling asleep and awakening to the soft song. Until he came upon a wild boar, wounded and in pain. He was so hungry from eating so little he found but decided to care for the boar. As he approached and tried to calm the thing, snorting and thrashing about, he hummed the sing he had heard non stop for days and days now without thinking about it. The boar quickyl calmed and locked eyes with him, allowing him to approach and comfort it. He gave it water and brought it food for days, until it was strong enough to be on its way. And as he began to walk away from it with a goodbye, after turning his back a low frail voice called to him. As he spun around in surprise he found a kneeling old man patting the boar on the head. "My time is almost gone boy, and your kindness for our friend here has shown me I have found the one to take my place, if you accept, id like to teach you the ways of our world and set you on the path your mother hoped for you.

Shocked but intrigued how this man could know of your mother, Anny accepts and joins the circle of the shepard

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how is this for a backstory?

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@hearty blaze

hearty blaze
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Aight gimme a sec

lyric leaf
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i think id like to flesh out more but i was getting tired of typing haha

hearty blaze
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That’s pretty dang good

lost silo
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If yer talking about characters, the #character-discussion is the place To do so. That way this channel stays easy for new folks to ask their questions and get answers

lavish kayak
hearty blaze
lyric leaf
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oh sorry

hearty blaze
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Copy your story over

stoic ermine
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Hello team, I have a problem: I received a cursed weapon, but I don't really know how to play it. It's the berserker ax, so it's powerful, but the problem is that I don't know if my character is supposed to know it's cursed or if I'm supposed to learn that later in the game.

harsh fjord
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Ask your DM! But if it hasn’t been revealed to be cursed within the game itself, then your character probably doesn’t know.

stoic ermine
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oh ok

stoic ermine
harsh fjord
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Communication is the way. “Hey, DM, will I learn that my weapon is cursed? Will I be able to do something about it because the downsides are really impacting the fun of the game for me.” Or whatever wording captures your feeling.

stoic ermine
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ok thx

small cove
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a bit of a silly question, but if I gain proficiency in something from both my class and my race, am I then double proficient in that thing? im assuming thats not the case but thought id just ask

wheat crystal
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Nope, you either have proficiency or you don’t

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What’s known as “Expertise” in a proficiency exists, where you get to add your Proficiency Bonus twice, but that’s only given by specific class features.

wild onyx
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@vapid lantern this might help:

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.

small cove
wild onyx
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Weapon proficiencies aren't addressed in that way in 2014 best as I recall. There's no benefit to having them from two sources.

unborn current
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Hi! Im super new to dbd with my only experience with baldurs gate 3, Is there any way to start and join a session online or does it have to be in person.

main fulcrum
harsh fjord
small cove
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im a bit confused about the terminology used for spellcasting, ive been trying to wrap my head around it for a while, but I think I kind of understand it a bit now. so "spell slots" are basically sort of like a "mana" resource? and stronger spells use more "mana" (higher level spell slots)? am i right in saying that?

lavish kayak
small cove
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yeah, so its not like a mana "pool", more like mana "chunks" of various sizes i suppose

lavish kayak
fringe bolt
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I’m new how do the dice work

lavish kayak
# fringe bolt I’m new how do the dice work

You have 6 different dice, d4, d6, d8, d10, d12, d20, with d standing for dice and the number for the amount of sides.
The d20 is rolled for attacks, trying to do a task, etc.
All the other dice are rolled for damage, buffs, healing, etc

hearty escarp
fringe bolt
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How does the d4 work

hearty escarp
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It's a four-sided dice. Google it, it looks quite funny.

lavish kayak
fringe bolt
edgy onyx
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the d20 is used as the "does something succeed" die
The rest are used when needed and specified by your weapon, spell, or basically any feature

For example if you attack with a dagger and hit, the dagger says it deals 1d4 damage, in which case you would roll the d4, and the result determines your damage

lavish kayak
hearty escarp
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Basically the upright number

hidden spoke
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I'm parcially done with my charakter sheet, what should i do after that

lavish kayak
hidden spoke
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The backstory counts for the charakter sheet right

honest mountain
honest mountain
hidden spoke
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Sure but it's not 100% done. Also is it ok that i made it on dnd beyond and copied it into a pdf file

minor mason
hidden spoke
small cove
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im done all the stats stuff, just need to flesh out some story in my own time

strange trail
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Im back and holy did i miss alot.
I have a question. Is there(on this server) like groups who arrange times and dates to play? If so, is there one friendly enough for a newcomer like me to join?

exotic remnantBOT
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minor mason
timid locust
minor mason
strange trail
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Thanks alot

royal bane
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Hey! I’m new to D&D and not really sure how this server works. Where can I find games for new players?

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timid locust
royal bane
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Oh okay, thank you for the info!

hexed aurora
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Hi how is everyoneeee 🫶🏻✨ New here looking for a game to join and also maybe friends along the way? 🤠

harsh fjord
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Welcome! Check out #find-a-game for info on using the server's Looking for Game/Group channels!

lavish kayak
sleek onyx
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What are the best skills in the game like op skills

tribal cave
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Hii

harsh fjord
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Welcome to the server!

vital sail
austere valley
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how do i make a lfg post? it won't let me type

lavish kayak
lavish kayak
minor mason
exotic remnantBOT
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plucky ridge
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There aren't really any OP skills.

lavish kayak
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the bot died

exotic remnantBOT
lavish kayak
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@sleek onyx, as you said skills, thats a specific term, i think checking out the free rules in the bot post above would be good

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as i dont think you know what skills means in dnd

tribal cave
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Hiii

lavish kayak
tribal cave
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I'm new and have played a few one-shots, and a few rounds of campaign that didn't get anywhere, and I really really want to learn more

vital sail
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Bot is being finicky but if you look a bit above you can find a box title "Welcome to Adventure", and it has a bunch of useful links for learning about DnD and how to find a group through Discord

lavish kayak
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it takes a while now

minor mason
exotic remnantBOT
lavish kayak
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there we go

tribal cave
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thank you, thank youu

drowsy token
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hello everyone

lavish kayak
cinder atlas
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Elf Keen Senses
Other Options and Features
plus Create Character
You have proficiency in the Insight, Perception, or Survival skill.

Uh do I choose only one here or all of them have proficiency?

lavish kayak
sonic walrus
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Hiii, in Chicago, looking for a weekly game to join. Any recommendations for finding a group?

hardy niche
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So if I were to create a backstory, how long (ingame months/tears) would it take for my character to reach lvl 6

lavish kayak
sonic walrus
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Not advertising? Just asking a question/looking for info.

lavish kayak
lavish kayak
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you were asking for tips not a group itself

harsh fjord
hardy niche
autumn umbra
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Hey guys so im completely new to DnD and tbh i dont know anything about it and idk how to get started, do yall know whats the easiest way to begin?

exotic remnantBOT
lavish kayak
harsh fjord
lavish kayak
hardy niche
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Okay Hank you

lavish kayak
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tracking time is but not with level

minor mason
lavish kayak
minor mason
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Passage of time does not correspond to levels

sly sorrel
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Hi. Im back. I was DnD player around 3.0/3.5 edition. Loved Dragonlance. Im pretty lost right now, but Im reading things to catch up. How are u all?

lavish kayak
sly sorrel
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Im fine. Got little cold. Looking out where are should start. Probably gonna look for core rules. Right now its DND 5.5, something like this, yes?

lavish kayak
exotic remnantBOT
harsh fjord
sly sorrel
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Gonna look there. A lot of reading. Just wanted to say hello.

sly sorrel
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Is there some kind of scam goin on? I was contacted by someone to make art for my character 😄 Again. Discord is full of those... Does it happens to you all too?

minor mason
echo kelp
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Please report any sus direct messages/chats to Discord - they have the tools to moderate across their entire platform.

cinder atlas
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Uh does 'Faerie fire' affect allies such as characters or familiars if they're in the zone where it is casted or only enemy creatures?

wheat crystal
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It affects all creatures in the area, assuming they fail their Dexterity saving throw

cinder atlas
wheat crystal
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Yup

cinder atlas
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Thank god you can aim that thing pricesly knowing its range then

distant python
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I am not new but I am looking for a friday night campaign looking to play a druid

echo kelp
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Please use the Looking For Game channels to solicit/organize games - it's off-topic in the normal discussion channels.
See #find-a-game to learn how to use the LFG channels.

exotic remnantBOT
#
Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

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distant python
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Thank you

autumn umbra
hearty blaze
echo kelp
void portal
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hello everyone

echo kelp
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Welcome! If you're new to D&D I'd recommend checking out #learn-to-play and check the pinned messages here in this channel for useful resources to help get you started.

exotic remnantBOT
void portal
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what is a good website to get a character creation sheet?

hearty blaze
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Dnd beyond

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Otherwise don’t be shy to ask us for help!

arctic lion
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I need help finding a way to join someoen

void portal
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ok thank you, i was trying to find one that had a race of creature i wanted to use but i have no luck finding it yet

exotic remnantBOT
#
Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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  • Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
hearty blaze
reef lagoon
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Howdy. Completely new to DnD and looking forward to adventuring with this crazy huge community! Super excited and starting to engage in the phb and character creation. Hope to give a playthrough a go soon because I learn better hands-on. Go easy on me 😅

exotic remnantBOT
void portal
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yeah im not seeing it, im looking for my kenku race

echo kelp
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Again you have to own the book or have access to it via a DNDBeyond campaign with content sharing enabled.

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You can access the Kenku species with Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

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?books

exotic remnantBOT
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  3. Join a D&D Beyond campaign with someone who already owns the book where content sharing has been enabled
  4. Use the homebrew tools to copy the content from your physical book into D&D Beyond (Note: Do not publish any content copied in this way; it is for personal use only)
smoky adder
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Is it just me, or did that lose a couple numbers? dndThink

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Weird. On my phone, I only see 1 and 2. On my laptop, it shows all four. 🙊

echo kelp
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Wonder if it's that new Discord "feature" where the bottom parts of the messages seems to dissapear into nothingness

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Until you scroll down further past it.

marble oar
timid locust
marble oar
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Everything

#

Yk what?

timid locust
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I don't know what.

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It outlines how DnD is played from an overview. Every section afterwards describes the more nitty gritty of how those individual things are done.

wheat crystal
# marble oar Everything

Sometimes it may help to list some more specific things that are confusing you. If need be we can help directly and or establish a better background of what you know so far.

sterile forge
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i love dnd rp

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combat... not so much. can be fun, but gets kinda repetitive after a while without balance of RP and exploration

minor mason
marble oar
wheat crystal
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This server has no VC channels unfortunately

minor mason
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The D&D Beyond character creator is easy to use

idle mountain
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Made a Tron inspired fighter

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Just need to get a chakram in a campaign now lol

outer kite
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Hello

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How to play dnd

exotic remnantBOT
lavish kayak
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@outer kite check out the bot post above for the free rules

wheat crystal
# outer kite How to play dnd

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

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

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

If you're familiar with the rules already and/or just want to jump straight into group finding check out ⁠#find-a-game to learn how to use this server to find a group

outer kite
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Uh ok so what is dnd beyond is it an app?

wheat crystal
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DDB is the official online tool and content database for D&D 5th edition

lavish kayak
wheat crystal
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In addition to a character creator, DDB also hosts digital books (both official and 3rd party), a homebrew (custom) content creator, and VTTs (virtual tabletop) for facilitating play.

hearty blaze
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Hello, this is Nugget dnd player helpline service, how may I help you today?

plain shore
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umm i need to create a character so im looking for a dm

exotic remnantBOT
arctic acorn
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Start with this. Unless you have gone through the basics already.

plain shore
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i know the basics

hearty blaze
plain shore
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so im looking for a dm

hearty blaze
ocean salmon
hearty blaze
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Sorry I’m gonna be unavailable for a little while

ocean salmon
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Aight

fresh fable
ocean salmon
muted vapor
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Hi 👋 I just joined 😄

exotic remnantBOT
plain linden
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Where to make an character

echo kelp
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You can use a printed character sheet, a pdf sheet, DnDBeyond, etc.

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Often your D&D group decides what tools they’ll be using and that can inform what kind of character sheet you’ll use.

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But if you’re just getting started, DnDBeyond can be a pretty easy way to create a basic character sheet.

modest quarry
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can anybody tell me how to use a physical character sheet dnd beyond is nice but i dont want to have to buy a bunch of digital books to use subclasses, feats and stuff like that

lavish kayak
ornate kiln
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there are also fillable pdf variants so you can fill them out and then print

smoky adder
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But if you get stuck along the way, folks here are happy to answer any questions you've got.

flat orchid
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Hello I am new to dnd and would like to play an online game for free if possible?? I really don’t know anything but I enjoyed playing dnd IRL with my cousins a few years ago but we haven’t played it since

exotic remnantBOT
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lavish kayak
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@flat orchid look at the bot post above

flat orchid
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Ok

minor mason
molten folio
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Anyone knows where i could find a text-only party? Because in here i'm only seeing parties that require voice or video as requirement 😭

harsh fjord
timid locust
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Play By Post games are pretty rare compared to other games, in general. You'll just have to keep up the search!

molten folio
smoky epoch
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Hello, i finally found a party to play with, but we're all beginners, is there some (ideally free to play, but we can play if it's not too much) oneshot / really short campagns that you'd recommend by any chance ?

lavish kayak
smoky epoch
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Doesn't seem to be available on dnd beyound, is there some official and safe websites ? @lavish kayak
Thanks a lot for the advice

lavish kayak
timid locust
smoky epoch
smoky epoch
wild onyx
smoky epoch
jovial merlin
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Hi!!

lavish kayak
jovial merlin
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I'm currently looking into setting up a campaign with some friends... all of us are first time players😅

lavish kayak
jovial merlin
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uhh for now not really i think, mostly just looking into the guides and stuff, also have a discord set up for us (we're gonna have to play online) so was looking into how to link a D&D beyond campaign with the discord hahaha

lavish kayak
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like avrea

jovial merlin
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yeah avrea

lavish kayak
harsh fjord
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We have #ddb-avrae-help here, but there's also a dedicated Avrae server linked from the bot's main page.

jovial merlin
exotic granite
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Does anyone know where I can learn how to play the game better? (Without actually playing because no friends)

harsh fjord
exotic remnantBOT
lavish kayak
lavish kayak
harsh fjord
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There's also the virtual weekends listed on the server's Events tab. They feature learn-to-play sessions occasionally.

exotic granite
lavish kayak
exotic granite
harsh fjord
exotic granite
fleet isle
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Quick question about the armorer artificer lightning launcher

quaint blaze
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Yes?

fleet isle
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Is it the first attack is 1d6 and the rest are 2d6

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Or is it 1d6 2d6 then 1d6 again

quaint blaze
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Did they release a 2024 artificer yet? Or are you using 2014

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For 2014, you can do 1d6, 2d6 or 2d6, 1d6, but only 2d6 once per turn

limpid pivot
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As a player what books would you recommend getting?

lavish kayak
harsh fjord
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The PHB. Anything else depends on whether you're interested in certain settings, subclasses, etc.

limpid pivot
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I have both of the phb

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Just looking to either grab another book or if I should buy the phb on dnd beyond

fleet isle
harsh fjord
fleet isle
quaint blaze
fleet isle
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Okay cool

limpid pivot
fleet isle
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It’s Jusy thr 2s6 is once per turn

quaint blaze
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Yes

harsh fjord
lavish kayak
limpid pivot
quaint blaze
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Fizbans is also decent if you plan on dipping your toes into dm or using lore for role play ALOT

late brook
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Helloo

harsh fjord
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Welcome to the server!

late brook
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Thanks for having me

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I wanna start playing but i have NO clue how to

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Any tutorial videos or guidelines to help me?

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Yep

harsh fjord
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#learn-to-play and the pinned messages would be a start. The ?new command is supposed to summon the bot, but it's been finicky lately.

echo kelp
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Bot's having a bit of a day at the moment

potent ocean
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Hi! I'm in a bit of a pickle and require some help

hearty blaze
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And I’m the help

echo kelp
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Are you new to D&D? This channel is to help new to D&D folks get started with core game meachanics and rules.

hearty blaze
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And Undying if they wish

hearty blaze
echo kelp
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It's usually a good assumption but just want to make sure they're in the right spot!

hearty blaze
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True that!

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How can we help you today Cracker?

potent ocean
hearty blaze
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No problemo

potent ocean
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I played my first session of dnd recently and our dm told us he'll make the character sheet for us, all we did was pick the class so I didn't really think about the character much and chose cleric. During session 1 because i didn't prepare my character well I didn't think about their backstory or personality and the campaign we started with the characters already knowing eich other. I tried doing some roleplaying but without the idea of what my character is like it was a bit all over the place and at some point when i had to choose the god which he serves i chose the god of war even though now i want to be forge domain or perhaps life domain if that doesn't work out (i read what war domain does and it doesn't sound like my cup of tea) and now idk what to do

echo kelp
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Ask the DM if you can change things - D&D is supposed to be a collaborative game

potent ocean
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Also we gave our characters descriptions in terms of appearance at the start but again because i didn't prepare i described them not exactly like thebcharacter I'd want to play

echo kelp
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Same thing - just ask the DM and group if you can change the description

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Usually it's not a big issue - it's only an issue if it's changing up game mechanics.

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And the DM would have final say if it's allowed at their game.

potent ocean
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Hmm, oki. I'll try speaking to them about it

harsh fjord
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The usual solution to a problem is to talk about it, as Undying is recommending. If they don't budge, you have to decide if it's worth putting up a fuss about, accepting their resistance, or finding another group.

potent ocean
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Alrighty

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Thanks a lot for the help!@echo kelp @harsh fjord

cedar sonnet
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Hey, so me and my friends are very new to dnd and are trying to do it online, but we feel like fish out of water. can anyone help us on that front?

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we have tried dnd beyond and roll20 and couldn't make sense of anything

harsh fjord
cedar sonnet
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we semi know the rules, its the virtual tabletop thats giving us a hard time, unless the solution is in one of those liinks

harsh fjord
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Roll20 has a bit of a learning curve. You could check out their help docs or visit their server for better help! I personally like Owlbear Rodeo—it's also free and slightly more lightweight, so it's a little easier to understand.

cedar sonnet
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does it have vtt?

harsh fjord
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It is a VTT.

cedar sonnet
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oh, ok. ill check that one out. thank you

harsh fjord
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It doesn't have all the features of Roll20, which may or may not make it good for your purposes.

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Doesn't hurt to see what it can do, though.

cedar sonnet
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so, im trying to work it, but its giving me an error every time i open a scene

cedar sonnet
wintry shell
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Interestingly, you don't really need to have a vtt system to run a game.

Sure, it's more convenient to use one, but it's just as effective using a free drawing software like Krita and making a grid based map on it. And the map doesn't need to be detailed at all. After all, it is all in the imagination.

echo kelp
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Or even just posting images in a Discord channel... maps and tokens (or even minis) are not needed to play D&D.
But they certainly can be fun!

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I think Owlbear.rodeo have their own Discord - maybe folks there can help with any technical issues you're running into.

cedar sonnet
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yeah, im just not one to have a big imagination, if any. i understand some or maybe even most don't need a vtt though

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ok, ill check that

wintry shell
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I personally use roll20 because it was the easiest vtt for me to get used to.

And it was super easy to make character sheets, stat blocks, and rolling dice

cedar sonnet
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we tried, but one friend got stuck in a loop of signing in forever and it wouldn't let him in, and the other two of us couldn't exactly figure it out

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another question, how does the dm manage enemies and their health and attacks and such? or is that on paper?

echo kelp
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Paper/Discord/other tool - whatever makes sense.
Owlbear.rodeo just cares about map and tokens generally.

cedar sonnet
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yeah, i figured i could use owlbear for the vtt and use dnd beyond for characters

elfin ermine
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Hey, I got a question. How does having 2 races work, is that even allowed or a real thing?

echo kelp
elfin ermine
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How about 2 class then?

echo kelp
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So for example, let's say you want an elf-gnome. Pick the species you want the mechanical features from and then just describe them as a mixed elf-gnome character.

elfin ermine
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Ok

echo kelp
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2 classes would be multiclassing - generally I'd recommend not multiclassing as a new to D&D player.

quaint blaze
smoky adder
elfin ermine
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I’m a lil lost now

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Is there anyways someone could gives a more in depth description?

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Please and thanks

echo kelp
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So you take the elven species features for your race/species.
Then take the Artisan background to reflect the D&D lore of gnomes being good artificers/crafts people.

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Or did you mean multiclassing?

elfin ermine
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Nah I meant the race one

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Thanks

echo kelp
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I should also note that don't feel beholden to follow official D&D lore - what matters most is what you and your firends decide is lore for your table.

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And the goal is to have fun

elfin ermine
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Because I want to make a Wizard/Artificer that’s a either a variant human or half elf

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But idk how to do it correctly or at all basically

echo kelp
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But as I noted previously, I wouldn't recommend multiclassing for new players as it adds additional complexity to a character.

elfin ermine
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Ok

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Thank you, I’ll be sure to check those out

winter fiber
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and i thought pokemon tcg was a complex game, can anyone help me?

hearty blaze
#

Just kidding don’t actually go there

exotic remnantBOT
hearty blaze
#

Follow this bots instructions

winter fiber
wet forge
#

Ha. No

spring rock
#

that's not what it says at all

wet forge
#

Its literally giving you the rules FOR FREE

lost silo
#

you can play with never investing a single cent

ornate trout
#

if your new and find a group you dont need any books

wet forge
#

I played dnd for four years before I bought my first book

ornate trout
#

also library's exist

marble sluice
#

Dive deep with the Free Rules. This has everything you need to know to play, but you don't have to learn it all at once and you don't need to be an expert to start playing.
It points you to the free rules

wet forge
#

Since you seemed confused by the concept of this game having rules in the first place earlier, I think maybe this isn’t the game for you

lavish crane
#

Luckily my friend is a dnd nerd so I get all my books for free

marble sluice
#

There's even a link to them

winter fiber
wet forge
#

That is not what it means

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It literally says for as LITTLE you want to spend

minor mason
winter fiber
wet forge
marble sluice
minor mason
wet forge
#

And tragically you’ll need to… read… a lot

winter fiber
spring rock
#

you actually probably can learn it overnight. You have to actually read it though

wet forge
minor mason
winter fiber
spring rock
#

well it's a package deal haha

marble sluice
#

okay, whats your confusion regarding the Character Sheet? Are you using an online tool or a physical sheet?

winter fiber
minor mason
spring rock
#

the character sheet won't make sense if you don't know their application in the game

marble sluice
#

there is some hyperbole here. You can fill out a character sheet without knowing most of the rules.

minor mason
spring rock
marble sluice
#

You should definitely look into the Free Rules so you have some context for what a character is like in this game, tho.

winter fiber
marble sluice
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the rules of the game

spring rock
#

no.

minor mason
winter fiber
marble sluice
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no

wet forge
spring rock
#

sir are you trolling at this point?

marble sluice
#

i literally called them free dawg

wet forge
winter fiber
wet forge
winter fiber
spring rock
#

alright I'm out, good luck everyone. I think you're trolling

wet forge
#

No, no no no no

hearty blaze
#

Aight everyone slow down

minor mason
wet forge
hearty blaze
#

We’re overwhelming them

winter fiber
#

once i read it i'll come back

spring rock
wet forge
#

Hi. Welcome.

spring rock
#

welcome flapjack

hearty blaze
#

Yes

winter fiber
hearty blaze
#

But only in the 2014 book

spring rock
#

yes, it's just not in the base player's handbook

hearty blaze
spring rock
#

I think it's in Tasha's

wet forge
#

Yes it’s Tasha’s

magic torrent
wet forge
#

Right here! :D

minor mason
#

Yes. It hasn't been reprinted for the 2024 rules so some GMs may not allow it

hearty blaze
wet forge
#

#find-a-game will tell you all you need to know on how to join

magic torrent
#

NP

minor mason
marble sluice
# winter fiber ok so i click what to read everything?

do not read everything in the Free Rules. you'll be ingesting a bunch of stuff that isn't relevant to what you need right now. pace yourself.

go to the website DnDBeyond. under the website's Sources tab, there will be an option that reads "D&D Beyond Basic Rules". Click that. I'd recommend reading through the "Playing the Game" section and the "Character Creation" section.

spring rock
wet forge
#

What’s that command that summons dyno to give those links to the free rules?

marble sluice
spring rock
winter fiber
#

i just need a step by step on character sheets so that i can ask a ocassional question

hearty blaze
#

That’s “?new”

exotic remnantBOT
spring rock
lost temple
#

You have the vague idea for Dave, human fighter, man with sword.

Some NPC wants you to get the giant rat out of their basement.

You want to catch the rat by surprise, so you announce you're trying to sneak into the basement. The dungeon master asks you to roll stealth.

You look at your sheet, you have a +2 to stealth. You roll a twenty sided die, it's a 14, your score is 14+2 for a total of 16. This is enough to sneak up on the rat.

Combat starts.

You want to hit the rat with your sword.

You look at your sheet, you have a +5 to hit things with a sword.

You roll a d20, it's an 11. +5 for 16.

16 is higher than the rats armour of 10, so you hit.

When you hit the sword does 1 eight sided dice + 3 damage. You roll an 8, you do a total of 11 damage.

The rat dies. Huzzah.

Repeat loop forever.

minor mason
hearty blaze
marble sluice
wet forge
winter fiber
wet forge
#

No no, he’s writing down the experience of the game

spring rock
winter fiber
#

ok imma read everything that is relavent.

hearty blaze
spring rock
#

it's ok, there are two conversations going on at once, it's confusing

wet forge
marble sluice
# winter fiber geez why not?

Ideally, your character is a competent adventurer. If you don't know what being a competent adventurer is like for D&D, then you and your buddies are gonna have less fun when you actually play.

wet forge
winter fiber
hearty blaze
wet forge
spring rock
winter fiber
marble sluice
#

thats not really what a character sheet is concerned with

wet forge
#

A character sheet covers the abilities your character can do in game

marble sluice
#

please read the stuff we're telling you to read

winter fiber
minor mason
wet forge
winter fiber
spring rock
#

character backstory is a tiny square on the whole character sheet

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go read

marble sluice
minor mason
wet forge
winter fiber
wet forge
#

Actually, I’m being rude too. I’m just gonna watch

exotic remnantBOT
winter fiber
#

if i may ask what is it that i said to have offended you?

echo kelp
#

Please take a moment to review the information in #learn-to-play and the free basic rules (see bot message just posted for alink).

#

Then feel free to ask specific questions

wet forge
winter fiber
marble sluice
#

no its a discord bot like any other

winter fiber
echo kelp
#

We do not allow AI-generated work or tools to be posted here

winter fiber
#

i am just confused on the game

umbral estuary
#

can we not get into a personal dispute 😭

marble sluice
#

dawg just go read

echo kelp
#

That's why before you play a game, you read the rules of the game

wet forge
winter fiber
hearty blaze
#

Aight im out of popcorn
How about this fellas:
we shaddup and let the poor guy read, doesn’t matter what your impression of him is.
Though he may not be the most polite, or great person to you, I think it’d be best to just leave him to his own devices for a bit to let him get a bit more info, and to cool down this conversation.

wet forge
#

Okay I need to pull myself out

spring rock
#

We’re frustrated that you’re probably just trolling us

wet forge
#

My apologies to everyone else who’s trying to be helpful

hearty blaze
winter fiber
hearty blaze
echo kelp
#

Let's stop - they've been given the resources. It's up to them to use them at this point.

#

Does not cost anything

winter fiber
minor mason
spring rock
#

Alrighty 😂🤷‍♂️ have fun reading the rules

winter fiber
hearty blaze
#

This is the most active I’ve ever seen this chat

echo kelp
#

Folks - let's give them space to parse what we shared with them

hearty blaze
#

Yup

winter fiber
#

i'll be back in like 3 hours lol

#

prob more.

echo kelp
#

Focus on the first 2 chapters for now

#

You don't have to memorize it

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Just become familiar with the terms and mechanics

winter fiber
echo kelp
#

No - but this is a ttrpg with game rules and mechanics

plucky ridge
#

Chapters for organizational purposes

winter fiber
jade socket
#

You don't have to pay a cent to play. I played my first game without paying anything. Played with a group who was all new, minus the DM who helped with a beginner friendly adventure and helped walk us through how to play, and made pre-generated characters. Since that game, I've been hooked.

Chose to buy a book, but didn't have to if I truly didn't want to. I personally found it helpful to have. If you don't feel like you're getting what you need from the free resources available and you really do wanna learn, encourage you to buy the book for more helpful info, or leverage the community here for help. ( I have and they've been nothing but helpful), but its going to require some amount of effort to learn. If you're that interested in learning, then it will be worth it.

spring rock
#

Personally I think at least as a player, buying a book that costs as much as a new video game that gives you a potential lifetime of fun is worth it too, but that’s just me

wet forge
#

The books call to me

minor mason
#

Buying books as a player is great, but I'll never recommend it to people who are just starting out

wet forge
wet forge
#

I played for four years before I bought my first book

spring rock
winter fiber
#

where do i write my characters story? do i write it where it say 'features, and traits?

hearty blaze
winter fiber
#

because im reading it

hearty blaze
#

Is this in dnd beyond?

winter fiber
hearty blaze
#

That’s good

#

It’s in the background tile

winter fiber
#

it's not very descriptive, it would say 'add to your character sheet' but it doesn't say where.

winter fiber
hearty blaze
#

That’s good

winter fiber
hearty blaze
#

It’s not just backstory, it can be character builds, and who knows maybe your story writing skills may not translate into dnd too well

next sluice
#

So ive been wanting to join a dnd campaign for a very long time. But i havent found anyone. And idk what online app i can use. Can someone help me out here?

hearty blaze
#

That should have everything you need, and good luck!

#

Remember that a library or local tabletop games store is a good place to check out

minor mason
hearty blaze
winter fiber
#

oh yeah what's a D&D online game to play?

#

and is it on steam?

next sluice
hearty blaze
minor mason
#

D&D isn't a video game, you play it with other people either in person or online

#

There are video games based on D&D however

#

BG3 is one

winter fiber
minor mason
winter fiber
minor mason
winter fiber
minor mason
#

Try these channels

winter fiber
hearty blaze
#

They can help you find games

winter fiber
minor mason
winter fiber
#

oh also where it says 'choose a background' it talks about abilities and backgrounds what do those things mean?

hearty blaze
#

Hey Belphegor can you help him my internet is cutting out soon

winter fiber
#

also what does score mean? i only know it means post game score and song score

hearty blaze
winter fiber
#

wish i can put a screen shot of it and put it here

#

none of the things im seeing go with my characters story

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at least i don't think

hearty blaze
#

People there can help you

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And if you tell them you’re new they should hopefully be patient with you

hearty blaze
winter fiber
hearty blaze
#

If you want the full content yes

winter fiber
#

i'll just look at the book pages online

winter fiber
#

pre-made stories feel like they will be bland and boring

jade pier
#

Is there anyone who is willing to help out a fairly new player?

hearty blaze
hearty blaze
jade pier
#

Lol, I am working on a lvl 1 evil paladin for an ai campaign that my niece and I are doing. The Fallen Hero background gives me a cursed armor or weapon, but I don't what to do for a level 1. I am planning to do oathbreaker at level 2 if that helps

jade pier
hearty blaze
#

Yup

#

Just gimme a sec another newcomers asking for help

jade pier
#

Sure, no rush!

hearty blaze
#

Aight im back!

hearty blaze
#

Have you decided your species/made a character sheet?

timid locust
hearty blaze
#

I wrongly assumed a typo there actually, nice catch

jade pier
jade pier
hearty blaze
#

The only things you really need to decide at level one are your spells, armour, weapon and backstory

jade pier
#

I've only ever played a level 6, a level 17, and a level 20 on one shots

timid locust
#

Notoriously, ai hallucinates DnD rules that don't exist.

jade pier
hearty blaze
jade pier
hearty blaze
#

I see, good luck!

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@winter fiber
What exactly do you not understand about the rules? Imma try to help you here

olive hill
#

im new to d&d but im trying to find the best way to make my dm mad does anyone know any ways

wheat crystal
#

Don't. Why make the DM mad?

timid locust
#

I would not recommend continuing this line of thought.

hearty blaze
olive hill
#

the thing is my dm is trying to make me mad it this wierd thing that we have going on as a game

hearty blaze
#

so friendly banter?

olive hill
#

yes

wheat crystal
#

If it's friendly messing with each other then that's different

hearty blaze
#

You gotta understand how you sounds out of context

olive hill
#

how?

wheat crystal
#

Without context you just asked how to make someone who provides a service for you mad

hearty blaze
#

You were literally asking us, a group of people who could and do include DMs, how to be a maddening and mildly toxic player

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But with context it’s fine lol

olive hill
#

ah i see how that sounds

hearty blaze
#

Anyway play a bard

olive hill
#

a bard

hearty blaze
#

Eloquence

olive hill
#

what?

hearty blaze
#

Never fail a charisma check again

wheat crystal
#

But since we now know the answer is friendly banter: Twilight Cleric, Peace Cleric, Chronurgist Wizard

hearty blaze
olive hill
#

ok thx yall

#

i tell if it works

hearty blaze
#

Aight

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Also ask for every npc’s name