#dnd-newcomers

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uncut granite
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thank you!

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echo kelp
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^ Other useful resources to help get you started

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And feel free to ask specific questions as you run into them.

long garden
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I've read DND horror stories and they entertain me, so maybe it gave me more knowledge

echo kelp
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Eh most RPG Horror Stories are hyperbole and examples of groups having bad communication or folks breaking the groups assumptions and boundaries

uncut granite
long garden
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I'm just a drama fiend

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Maybe I could use that in my character since I know that best

echo kelp
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I would stress the importance of communication and collaboration in most good D&D games - games where everyone is trying to ensure everyone else is also having fun at the table.

solemn nebula
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Hi! Is there anyone in the savvana area (ga) looking for new players?

echo kelp
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Our server has Looking For Game channels but most games would be online

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See #find-a-game for more information on how to use those channels.

solemn nebula
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Alright thanks <3

echo kelp
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Good luck with your game search! Hope you find a great group to play D&D with!

weary sky
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can someone help me learn to play dnd?

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echo kelp
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Unfortunately we don't all have time to teach people one on one but please start with the resources found in #learn-to-play and the free basic rules: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024. Please ask questions as you run into things - the community is generally helpful and pretty good at answering specific questions.

summer pawn
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How can I find a beginner friendly dnd campaign group im pretty new

cedar sluice
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there are a few looking for group channels on here. lots of different things in there

echo kelp
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Some groups are fine with taking on newbie players - can always ask if they'll take you. And occasionally some folks post games/campaigns specifically for new players.

timber rain
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Is there a place I can find virtual DMs accepting new players?

cedar sluice
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check the lfg channels

exotic remnantBOT
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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.
languid bison
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Can i have help with the lfp command?

cedar sluice
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if you look at the post right above, there is a purple bar in there with a hashtag. that is where you can go to find a group.

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what specifically did you need help with?

languid bison
bleak kite
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Hello! I'm about to embark on my first D&D campaign and wanted to ask for some tips and tricks when it comes to playing a Rogue Arcane Trickster! šŸ˜Š

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I've done research and stuff already, but hoping to get some info from people who may have played the class before!

cedar sluice
plucky ridge
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No you can use the command in any channel. The instructions are in #find-a-game šŸ™‚

pastel ravine
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guys i am playing dnd with my friends and am making a eloquence bard, should i take 3 levels of warlock or just 1

cedar sluice
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i've just realized that i don't think i've used those commands. or if i did it was a looooong time ago.

uncut prawn
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okay, i have no clue what i'm doing and i'm tryna figure out how to go about things

cedar sluice
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we've all been there

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what are you having trouble with?

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lost silo
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Some great basic info in that bot for ya to look over my friend

uncut prawn
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that, that was what i was looking for thank you

lost silo
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Glad to help

valid yarrow
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Hello! I've been interested in D&D since middle school (I think I have some 3.5E rulebooks around somewhere...) and even very briefly ran a few ultimately unsuccessful sessions of pathfinder once. I played a few sessions of a campaign one of my coworkers was a part of, just joining in the middle of an ongoing campaign, but I've never actually really played for any length of time. It never really occurred to me to try looking online.

uncut prawn
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is it true that it's a good idea for everybody who wants to get into DnD to play as DM at least once? or is that like some myth i heard when i was in high school

valid yarrow
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While I'm certainly no expert, I can say from some experience in attempting to start a fresh campaign with a few friends IRL that even if you pick up a pre-made campaign it can be somewhat daunting to jump into the DM spot or at least it was for me

lost silo
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Just a myth Iā€™d say MOST of my players have never DMed and love playing

uncut prawn
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i know for a fact if i were to take the chance to play DM, i wouldn't know what i was doing and the campaign my players would experience would be absolutely improv'd

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100% everything that happened would come up on the spot if i were DM. which is why i want to learn how to be not a DM so i don't break everything

valid yarrow
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I tried to go the opposite route and bought a pre-made campaign. The main quest started with a murder mystery and my players were organically moving around the town to try and talk to people and gather info. It was nice because the setting was already somewhat fleshed out. They go to a tavern and there's already a description of the tavern keeper drawn up

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Unfortunately, as they moved around, the specific people that they ran into all happened to have some kind of a mobility issue. The first person had a pronounced limp and walked with a cane, the second person had a peg leg, the third person was in a wheelchair

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There were dozens of fleshed out characters in the city, and the ones they happened to run into all had some kind of a similar mobility issue and they got confused about who was giving them what information, which led to it petering out. :/

uncut prawn
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the power of improvisation is that no matter what happens, it'll be something new

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which is why i don't think i would make a good DM because no matter what my group does, they'll always get something different. i will never plan anything.

cedar sluice
uncut prawn
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sounds like a good time. i think i understand the gist of things

mild beacon
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Are ya DMing? Waw

cedar sluice
harsh fjord
cedar sluice
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at leading know the process of what goes on behind the screen is helpful to players

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when i first teach players in their first session i tend to pull back the DM screen and let them see what it is that i do. i'm not just pulling random bits out of the air, and there's some back and forth during combat instead of some weird unknown void. i show them the mechanics of it so they know there's an actual process

minor mason
cedar sluice
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yes, playing a wide variety of ttrpgs is a good idea. different ones do different things well. that, and different players will just click with different systems

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but i'd say learning two similar systems at the same time isn't a good idea.

valid yarrow
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How does Adventurer's League work?

queen geode
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Hello! Iā€™m new to DND and Iā€™m trying to learn more about it. Where should I start?

magic torrent
lavish kayak
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?tag new al

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lavish kayak
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?tag al

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dynoError No tag al found.

lavish kayak
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hmmmmmmm

wild onyx
minor mason
mighty jolt
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How does this channel work

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I'm trying out DND for the first time and want to make a character to use when I start playing with friends

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Their like different classes right? What do they each do

echo kelp
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If you're new to D&D, folks can help answer core game rules/mechanics questions here.

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?tag new class

exotic remnantBOT
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Class

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

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

mighty jolt
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Thanks

pallid phoenix
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iā€™m looking to join a upcoming dnd game

echo kelp
silent harbor
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Hello all Iā€™m Mike

echo kelp
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Welcome!

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

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echo kelp
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Also for new to the server folks, check out #channel-guide to see our many channels for specific D&D topics

mighty jolt
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So Artificer can Infuse items with magic, does the magic depend on the type of item, the players wishes or both?

hearty blaze
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Kinda both

mighty jolt
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Their like an alchemist?

hearty blaze
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Thereā€™s a list of magical infusions you can do, and some can only be put on specific equipment

hearty blaze
mighty jolt
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Okay thanks ^_^

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Can you explain or like link an article about subclasses? I'm planning to be an Artificer (if that's how it works)

wild onyx
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It's also possible to describe many spell effects as being the result of various potions and lotions a caster might make up. There's an element of of "luckily, here's one I prepared earlier" but there's nothing against being a sorcerer casting firebolt and describing it as throwing vials that explode in flames.

wild onyx
mighty jolt
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Ty

uncut granite
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i'm reading the player's handbook 2024 edition right now and i can definitely recommend reading that to learn about classes and such. i'm reading it rn while trying to fill in a character sheet. having the two side by side definitely helps speed up the process

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sacred ridge
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Hi, I'd like to make a post as a GM to find players. Does someone know how to make it so that the playtime is shown for the viewer in their own time zone?

vestal estuary
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has

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has anyone done strixhaven before

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can help me look through my character sheet?

wheat crystal
cedar sluice
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Did they ever make regular character sheets for the new Borderlands starter set?

wild onyx
final sentinel
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Hello!

cedar sluice
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Howdy

sacred ridge
static rose
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Any dnd campaign you guys recommend to watch on yt?

harsh fjord
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The biggies are Critical Role (just started a new campaign in a new world, so it's a good time to jump in) and Dimension 20. I started Girls Who Don't D&D (audio only), and I really liked it. I need to pick it back up. This came up just yesterday, actually: #dnd-newcomers message

static rose
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Ah, thanks.
I will check them out...

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I hope these stays free...cause many campaign goes only for channel members after 1 or 2 episodes...

harsh fjord
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D20 has some free campaigns, and all of CR is released for free, at least so far, following the "live" broadcasts.

minor mason
uncut granite
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super random but i'm still working on figuring out my character, it's going to be a bard, and to stay focused i'm listening to bardcore lol

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currently listening to candy shop! the medieval bardcore version

austere cairn
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Are there any DND groups that play on discord?

plucky ridge
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Yup, lots of people play online. Sometimes just with discord or a virtual table top like Roll20. Most use a combination of both.

vague dagger
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Hi guys i am a complete noobie in DnD, but would love to learn, can somebody help me

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timid locust
austere cairn
timid locust
minor mason
austere cairn
minor mason
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DDB Maps is a browser app. The official app itself doesn't support it yet (on Android, not sure about iOS)

static rose
fast plover
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what free resources would someone recommend to take the game from just feeling like an rp acting improv session to full dnd experience? played multiple games at home that always feel half baked

harsh fjord
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Are you the player or the DM in this situation?

fast plover
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player

harsh fjord
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Gotcha. And can you say more about how they feel "half baked"?

minor mason
fast plover
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lack of a lot of gameplay mechanics, like distance from enemies, long/short rests, loot, and im sure plenty of other deeper mechanics. its like a bunch of gaps in information on both sides keeping it from feeling fully fleshed out. what can i learn that can really make me able to plug and play into any d&d campaign?

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like what can i utilize to take me from a rookie to a more intermediate level?

harsh fjord
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Maybe you ought to run a game?

timid locust
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It sounds like what you're missing is just a solid understanding of the actual numbers + mechanics. A dive into the rulebook might be warranted!

minor mason
hearty blaze
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Or, idk, raise the issue with the GM first?

fast plover
hearty blaze
minor mason
timid locust
fast plover
# hearty blaze Leaving feels a bit harsh

im not leaving, i just recognize that i want to play dnd a lot more commonly and want to have enough knowledge to be comfortable in any campaign i join with the 5e ruleset. i love spending time with that group but hunger for something more solidified to play with in my other spare time.

minor mason
timid locust
hearty blaze
harsh fjord
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For learning the game, I'd look into tutorial sessions. You can find them online (like via the virtual weekends advertised on this server's Events tab or StartPlaying.Games) or in person like at a library or local game store.

minor mason
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I still stand by my original advice, which is to become a GM. There's no better way to learn how to play TRPGs.

fast plover
minor mason
hearty blaze
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I say host a few one shots, ask specific questions, and do a bit more reading. Just get more familiar with the game in all fields.

fast plover
minor mason
harsh fjord
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You can also ask questions here as you dive into the rules and feel confused. We've got a small army of folks who regularly help new clarify things for new players and DMs.

hearty blaze
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Me included! So you might see me around.

fast plover
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would re reading the PHB and rule set over and over till it digests be the best course of option? what would you guys say best helped your game knowledge?

harsh fjord
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For me, it was repetition and asking questions of my group, who had been playing the game long before I joined.

hearty blaze
timid locust
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I find that, rather than reading the whole book over and over, focus on bits that you're interesting in understanding. For example, let's say Spellcasting. Rather than trying to understand spellcasting, not quite getting it, and then moving on to the next section, try to nail down Spellcasting in particular before continuing.

And that's a great scenario in which hopping over here and asking specific questions can help!

hearty blaze
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For example, did you say you were iffy around short and long rests? Ask here and find out when youā€™re still interested!

harsh fjord
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Smaller chunks is also a good idea. Like taking DOSH's example, there are multiple parts to spellcasting, so learn a bit at a time rather than in one gulp.

fast plover
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i appreciate all the tips and help you guys are all giving, ive been watching long format dnd lore videos for months, played bg3 till my eyeballs hurt and been doing various sample sized play groups with the same group of friends and family. ive just fallen in love with this world so deeply and want to be the absolute best i can be!

hearty blaze
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Btw short rests are rests that a party do for one hour, where they regain their hit dice (what it is depending on the class, and how many depending on the level). Each one restores 1 hit dice +con mod worth of health.

round remnant
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hey guys, where do I go to try to find a small group, me and my friend wanted to start a casual one and we are new

hearty blaze
exotic remnantBOT
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Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

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  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
round remnant
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ty

hearty blaze
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1 example of a short rest may be after a skirmish, and the level 3 barbarian is badly hurt and wishes to spend all of his hit dice (3d12)

fast plover
hearty blaze
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Actually not too much scrolling

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But scroll down a bit

fast plover
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thats incredibly helpful

hearty blaze
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Isnā€™t it so great when you ask for help

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Imma be honest Iā€™m barely past the stage youā€™re trying to get to, I scrap enough info together to host a game and try to dress up words for the rest

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Iā€™m still learning something every day

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I literally learnt how death saving throws worked when one of my players were downed and I called a 1 minute break under the pretext of letting them have their last words in case they died.
I was searching it up.

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What Iā€™m trying to say is, donā€™t stress over trying to learn every rule quickly. Dnd is a lot of making mistakes and trying again. And again. And again.

fast plover
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ill be diving in deeper to the rulesets and phb, while trying to pop into tutorials to really upgrade my player experience! i appreciate you guys and sorry if my greenness came across annoying. i also meant no harm towards my playgroup theyre just at a place they want to be and can have fun at. they dont necessarily want to be experts in the field, or might already believe they are and just prefer doing a lot less. makes it hard to use them as a hands on tool for learning however!

timid locust
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Nothing to apologize for!

hearty blaze
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Idk why people ask if them being new in a newcomers channel is a bad thing. Itā€™s literally our job! Youā€™re doing fine!
The hardest step is the first one, and by asking us you just took it!

timid locust
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This channel is for asking questions about the basics of DnD. If we didn't want to answer them, we wouldn't be here dndLol

harsh fjord
honest widget
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I need help, when I looked through Artificer I was curious as how you build stuff, like could you just make a stick into a weapon that shoots a lvl 3 fireball?

Also I just started reading up on Artificer and never really looked at it till now

hearty blaze
harsh fjord
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Common misconception: an artificer can't just make things out of nothing or scraps.

twin hornet
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Yo can I join someoneā€™s campaign?

harsh fjord
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Their class features describe what they can actually do.

hearty blaze
harsh fjord
twin hornet
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Ok

timid locust
honest mountain
honest widget
timid locust
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Definitely not!

honest widget
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So its more or less an Enchanter than anything?

honest mountain
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Yeah

hearty blaze
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pretty much yeah

timid locust
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That's a closer description, yeah. They're limited by their level and which Infusions they pick.

honest widget
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I was reading on those like a boost in AC or minor things but I thought Artificer's actually created weapons or the likes

hearty blaze
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Unfortunately not

honest mountain
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I mean, they can, just not better than any other class

hearty blaze
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Tis would be cool tho

honest widget
honest mountain
timid locust
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All classes can use the item crafting mechanics. They're general rules in the game, not linked to any one class.

honest widget
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So if I were to could I give my Artificer Tinker's/Smith's Tools

timid locust
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Note that general item crafting still won't make you a twig machine gun though. It allows you to craft an item from one of the pre-existing items in the game.

honest widget
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Also what's the difference between Tinker's and Smith's tools

harsh fjord
timid locust
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Each one of them can be used to make a few different items. You can read up on the individual tools in the link above

hearty blaze
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A bard SUBclass

honest widget
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Can a Eldritch Knight use spells on ranged weapons?

hearty blaze
wheat crystal
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You cannot apply twinned spell to wish

honest widget
wheat crystal
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While thatā€™s possible this isnā€™t something thatā€™s reliable for the average game. The baseline rules are what should be expected.

honest widget
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To give it more range

wheat crystal
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That would not be possible. Spells do only what they say they do, nothing more and nothing less

minor mason
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That goes without saying

wheat crystal
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Again yes but especially for the newcomers channel the base rules are the default not ā€œmy DM might go against the rules so itā€™s okā€

minor mason
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But not every GM will approve that, which is why raw is important

hearty blaze
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Yes, but then every questions would have the answer ā€œAsk the Dmā€
It then invalidates the prospect of a question.

honest widget
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That's a cleric spell and Eldritch Knight can only learn Wizard spells

honest mountain
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Most spells go to multiple classes

wheat crystal
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It also cannot be cast on an object

honest widget
honest mountain
wheat crystal
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Doesnā€™t change that Spirit Guardians cannot be cast on an object

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No. It is casts an aura around you

minor mason
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Reading the spell explains the spell. It only does what it says it does

fallen surge
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No. Spirit Guardians eminates out from the caster and follows you as you move. You can't cast it on other creatures and objects. It only applies to the creature that casts the spell

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You can't throw creatures in D&D

wheat crystal
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That is something that would be helpful to ask your DM about since there are no rules for throwing creatures

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PCs are creatures

fallen surge
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A creature is any being in the game, including player characters

hearty blaze
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Well if the barbarians a path of giant, thereā€™s maybe something? But that can be reflavoured as anythingā€™s

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Not particularly throwing

fallen surge
hearty blaze
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Which is why I clarified that itā€™s not particularly throwing

fallen surge
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Yep, I know you already knew this. I was just trying to explain your point a little more clearly.

honest mountain
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Itā€™s not even reflavoring, just the original flavor

fallen surge
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Fair enough. Though when most people talk about "throwing" a creature they typically are referring to using the creature as an offensive projectile, whereas this feature simply lets you harmlessly move them from one location to another

honest mountain
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You could throw one creature above another one, so they both recieve falling damage.

fallen surge
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Yes, but that's because of the falling damage rules, not because you "threw" them into each other. I feel like we're getting a bit off topic

uncut granite
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hii guys! what can i expect really from a session 0? i have one this upcoming sunday

twin kayak
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hai

hearty blaze
hearty blaze
twin kayak
hearty blaze
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Need any help? Or just popping in to say hi?

twin kayak
hearty blaze
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Anything

twin kayak
hearty blaze
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Dnd related

twin kayak
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like character sheeting and stat help

exotic remnantBOT
hearty blaze
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^
Should help

wild onyx
twin kayak
buoyant hill
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I'd be happy to help with more specific stuff if you need. Making decisions or knowing how to play a certain archetype.

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(I love character building)

twin kayak
vagrant breach
# uncut granite hii guys! what can i expect really from a session 0? i have one this upcoming su...

When I Session Zero, I cover the theme and flavor of the campaign, answer questions about the setting, try to stimulate ideas about character origins and backstory, and set expectations for conduct (usually in a very casual way, Iā€™ve never had any conduct issues in a game but often people at the table are meeting some of the others for the first time and itā€™s good to do)

If anyone comes in with character ideas, I like to get those ideas out to the table for other players to play off of or avoid duplication

uncut granite
tender scarab
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hi

slow hazel
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Hi everyone, me and my siblings are first time players, and we started dragons of stormwreak isle. I was DM, and each of my siblings played two characters because the adventure required at least four characters.I was explaining the rules, but they were clearly bored so I decided to start the game. I still donā€™t know many of the rules myself, and our first session was not great. We did not even finish the first encounter, and the combat took really long. They both had trouble playing their characters, and treated it like a video game, trying to make the best decisions. Now they are both reluctant to play anymore. Does anyone have any tips for me?

hearty blaze
# slow hazel Hi everyone, me and my siblings are first time players, and we started dragons o...

Bad first impressions are rough, so thatā€™s sad to hear.
Iā€™ve never DMā€™d or played Stormwreak Isle, so if anything sound off thatā€™s why BUT:
Try to know more than your players
Use descriptive language that reaches to the human senses, beyond sight
Show, not tell (helps add depth and story to descriptions)
Try to add emotional elements to the game, but I canā€™t say how cuz I havenā€™t played

For me, the best way to get other beginners into the game is to tap into the roleplaying and descriptive parts of DND.

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Oh, and encourage them to read what their characters do, and you might need to do a bit of research yourself to help them.

slow hazel
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Thanks NuggetN!

hearty blaze
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No problemo! I started DND as a DM so I know the pain.

dull kindle
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Controlling two characters is pretty tiring tbh, is there a campaign that'd work nicely with just two players?

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Alternatively cut the amount of enemies per encounter by half

slow hazel
hearty blaze
# slow hazel Thanks NuggetN!

I find that people getting into dnd often (as you said) treat it like a video game instead of a Role playing game, so using descriptive language and roleplay to create immersion (combat can break this if it lasts too long) is helpful

minor mason
hearty blaze
minor mason
dull kindle
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Lost Mine of Phandelver perhaps

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Decrease the enemies per encounter if needed too

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Or you can make a sidekick with you playing as it

slow hazel
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Okay! Thanks everyone for the feedback. Hopefully I can get them back into it. (I spent 4 hours reading the rule book and Iā€™m not even halfway).

dull kindle
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Since sidekicks don't have to be human, it gives you the perfect excuse to only include the sidekick during combat

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For example the sidekick can be a Mastiff (a dog like monster)

hearty blaze
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Hol up ainā€™t a Mastiff just a dog

edgy onyx
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A breed of dog, yes

hearty blaze
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Theyā€™re a monster in dnd?

edgy onyx
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Any npc stat block is a "monster"

hearty blaze
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Considering Sublime said dog LIKE monster I assumed they had a weird DND version

slow hazel
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Do you guys have any tips for changing encounters to balance it for two players? Is just halving the number of enemies good enough? What is there are three enemies?

hearty blaze
junior edge
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I'm brand new to D&D, i've wanted to try it but could never find a DM to play with and teach me the ropes, does anyone know where to start? I'm interested in trying 5e

hearty blaze
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That should help

dull kindle
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By doglike I was mostly thinking in terms of how they're larger versions of the mastiffs irl and are bred for combat purposes

hearty blaze
junior edge
dull kindle
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For shits and giggles, if one of the players is a Halfling or a small sized humanoid, they can actually ride the Mastiff

hearty blaze
dull kindle
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So that gives another excuse for the sidekick to be useful outside of combat without having the DM to do anything extra

jagged sun
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Hii, my friends n I are still in the character development part. Can you have hybrid characters?

spare pasture
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Does anyone have an open campaign

hearty blaze
spare pasture
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Any available spots in a campaign

hearty blaze
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Sorry nah, Iā€™ve got 7 beginners. Thatā€™s plenty on my plate.

spare pasture
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Ok

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If anyone bails Iā€™ll be here

verbal crown
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hi, im a beginner and i want to ducngeon master my beginner friends, where should i begin??

spare pasture
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I have no clue

jagged sun
# hearty blaze What do you mean by that?

Like a hybrid of two species. I was thinking of turning my character into a hybrid of gnome and Ashborn. c: idk if that's a thing in DND or not bcuz idk if some species Can make offspring together?

spare pasture
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I think it is Iā€™m not sure though

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Take features from both

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Iā€™m not the most familiar tho, so take that with a grain of salt

spare pasture
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Nugget can you tell the_pink sheep how to dm

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Sorry o ment real fire

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verbal crown
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thanks

hearty blaze
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spare pasture
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Ya there should

dull kindle
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I think you should talk to your dm regarding the hybrid races, I think the only "hybrids" are half elves and half orcs?

spare pasture
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We have google

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Look it up

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hearty blaze
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Oh ya that too!

hearty blaze
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Thereā€™s only some official hybrids

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The rest are homebrew and should be checked.

jagged sun
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Truuue true, it's our first campaign so we're still finding all the information n stuff. The official site is good but some species links sends u to buying pages

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But yes, ask dm. Thank you šŸ‘ šŸ‘

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Lf 3-4 Players
Homebrew Universe w 2024 Core Rules
2 weekly sessions. Tuesdays @ 6pm CST & Fridays @ 8pm CST
DM for more info!

wheat crystal
# jagged sun Hii, my friends n I are still in the character development part. Can you have hy...

There are no official hybrid options outside of the Half-Elf and Half-Orc from the 2014 rules.

To make a hybrid option without homebrewing you would either choose the Custom Lineage species option or pick only one set of features from your parental lineage(s). For example, if you wanted a half-Aaracokra half-Dragonborn you would choose to either get all of the Aaracokra features or all of the Dragonborn ones, not both or a custom mix of the two.

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rotund lava
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Hi everyone, I am new around here. I have heard such great things about Dungeons and Dragons. I am a newbie to the game and I am wondering how I get started on it?

hearty escarp
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Welcome! We have some introductory resources. Lemme poke the bot to display them.

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hearty escarp
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I'd start reading into any of the links that you like. The Basic Rules link contains the actual rules of how to play the game, so that one is probably most important overall.

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If you've got any questions, feel free to ask here.

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Okay. Thank you for letting me know. I am looking forward to do some Roleplaying with everyone.

hearty escarp
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As for how to find a group to play with, it can be a longer process, because groups are organized privately and obviously there is a lot of demand.

However, this server has a looking for group section here to help: #find-a-game

sacred ridge
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Hi, when I try to post in 'Looking for players,' it tells me I cannot make a post. I read the instructions, but they do not enlighten me on how to post or even edit it to look okay.

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# sacred ridge Hi, when I try to post in 'Looking for players,' it tells me I cannot make a pos...

Correct - you need to use the bot commands to create a post. The information for this is found in #find-a-game. The bot commands start with /looking-for and you can type them anywhere on this server where you can type. After typing /looking-for, Discord will pop up 4 options, select the option that best fits what you're trying to post for. The bot will then give you a form to fill out and submit. Once submitted the bot creates the post in the specified channel and attaches a thread to it. Use the thread to communicate with interested parties, or to clarify things, or correct information, etc.

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Ah, okay, so after I hit the 'looking for...' section, then I can add the information in a protocol? Thank you.

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Simply type /looking-for right here in this channel

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Pick one of the options, fill out the form, submit, LFG post is created with attached thread.

native lily
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Could someone help me out with starting wealth?

wild onyx
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Which of those have you picked?

night lance
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Hey everyone, pretty much brand new to DnD, donā€™t have any in game experience just watched a bunch of content online and was wondering if anyone could help me make a character later tonight so I could find a campagne to join

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night lance
fickle totem
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Sure

willow cargo
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Hello everyone I just join in really new here. I really interested in D&D and roleplay. so If anyone could help me make a character and i want to know more about how we play, also i want to find group i could join

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Okay im done and understand alot more how to play now what the second step if you don't mind me asking

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haughty warren
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Yo how I join

valid shoal
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hey guys just asking on your thoughts on hiring a dungeon master? for context a table top board game center just opened up at our local mall and they said that we can only hire a dungeon master and his equipments

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or should we just buy a DnD set

wild onyx
# haughty warren Yo how I join

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.

wild onyx
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oh thank you

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i have never played dnd before and would like some help

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Greetings, fellow adventurers!

I'm Greg the Strategist. While I may be new to the player's side of the screen, my life revolves around crafting narratives and building worlds. My personal mission is to "make the ordinary mythic," and I believe D&D is one of the most powerful ways to do that.

I'm drawn to the idea of a shared legend, where a group works together to forge a story thatā€™s greater than the sum of its parts. I'm looking for a patient, story-focused group that values character development and immersive role-play.

It's an honor to be here, and I can't wait to find a party to build a myth with.

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how do i use dice? like d20 rolls and d8

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?tag new dice

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Dice

Dice add randomness to the game. The 20-sided die (d20) is the most important one youā€™ll use. When the outcome of an action is uncertain, the game uses D20 Tests to determine success or failure. The higher your roll, the more likely it is that you succeed. The most common use for dice other than the d20 is to determine damage.

When you need to roll dice, the rules tell you how many dice to roll of a certain type, along with any numbers to add or subtract. For example, ā€œ3d8 + 5ā€ means you roll three eight-sided dice, add them together, and add 5 to the total.

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?tag new d20

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D20 Tests

When the outcome of an action is uncertain, the game uses a d20 roll to determine success or failure. These rolls are called D20 Tests, and they come in three kinds:

  • An ability check represents a creature using talent and training to try to overcome a challenge, such as forcing open a stuck door, picking a lock, entertaining a crowd, or deciphering a cipher.
  • A saving throwā€”also called a saveā€”represents an attempt to evade or resist a threat, such as a fiery explosion, a blast of poisonous gas, or a spell trying to invade your mind.
  • An attack roll determines whether an attack hits a target.
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not all that much

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what are 2d8s, and in what occaisons do you use them?

smoky adder
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"2d8" would mean you roll two eight-sided dice and add their totals together.

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You'll most likely only ever see that as a damage roll.

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But anything that has you roll damage will state what to roll.

gilded cape
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alrr

quaint fractal
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What's the deal with exp and leveling up?

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How much exp do you get from enemies and how much is required to lv up?

timid locust
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Each level up requires a specific amount of exp, depending on your level. Every monster stat block tells how much exp it grants when defeated, which the DM has access to.

Many games don't even use exp at all, and use the Milestone method to level up!

quaint fractal
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What's the milestone method?

timid locust
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slow hazel
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It says I donā€™t have access to the channel

lyric fjord
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What is up yall a beginner who has learned from the ways of avantaris. Still a new recruit to the force and looking forward to learning šŸ˜„

sonic breach
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when it comes to familiar summon, am i stuck with only one animal or can i chose with a different range but only summon one on the field?

hearty escarp
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It can only be the beasts listed in the spell and you can only have one familiar at a time.
Other classes, namely warlocks choosing the pact of the chain invocation, can summon stronger familiars with that spell.

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It's mainly an utility spell. And who doesn't want a magical pet. party_wizard

spark canopy
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Helo

harsh fjord
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Welcome to the server!

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ā¬†ļø Follow the bot post above!

hearty blaze
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(Always good to check)

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spark canopy
hearty blaze
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I appreciate it

lavish halo
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Sup

spark canopy
hearty blaze
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How may I be of assistance?

lavish halo
hearty blaze
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Sorry Iā€™m a Greek myth enjoyer

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So the name ā€œNyxā€ activated smt in my head idk

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Anyway how are you? How can I help?

lavish halo
hearty blaze
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Thereā€™s a makeup brand called Nyx?

lavish halo
hearty blaze
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Just saying hi?

lavish halo
halcyon junco
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Hey there! I'm new as well to "this side of the world" and really willing to try dnd. I've been here for some time but never really dared to hop in. Hopefully soon I'll have the courage to find a group and begin my journeyšŸ‘‹

lavish halo
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(Also ur not in the way, and have a blessed day)

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west rapids
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Hey Everyone owo

harsh fjord
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Hello!

agile patio
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Hello

hearty blaze
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Hello!

west rapids
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If I wanted to make an Insidious [Horror Movie] TTRPG based game, how should I go about that?

bitter schooner
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I'm new here and to the pc community if someone with knowledge could dm me id love some help

finite thorn
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Iā€™m also new and maybe someone could teach me as well that will be greatly appreciate it

harsh fjord
west rapids
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raises hand

hearty blaze
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Unfortunately thereā€™s more of you then there are of us, so one on one tutoring is difficult

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We might be able to do it sometimes but donā€™t bet on it

finite thorn
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I mean, Iā€™m down to schedule a group. Call if you guys are.

hearty blaze
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Iā€™m not comfortable sharing my voice online, but I can text

harsh fjord
bitter schooner
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im not looking for tutoring for dnd i know how to play. im looking for answers to like 5 questions

west rapids
harsh fjord
west rapids
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If I wanted to make an Insidious [Horror Movie] TTRPG based game, how should I go about that?

harsh fjord
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That's more #non-dnd-topics if you're talking about more general TTRPG design. And I bet you'd have better luck in a gamedev Discord or the like!

west rapids
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Thanks

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bitter schooner
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i got my first pc ever 2 days ago, im a console player. i play DnD IRL but, id like to join the groups that play through the pc. they have cameras that capture there rolls. is there a site i have to register to, in order to play with others like this/

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harsh fjord
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A lot of folks who play online roll dice through platforms that often include dice rollers and maps/tokens. These are virtual tabletops (VTTs). It varies from group to group which VTT they use, if any.

vocal bramble
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New comer here, have played in the past irl with roomates but would love to find a group that plays once a week/ once ever other week.

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austere flicker
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Looking to
Find a small group with just the boys and some good old DnD.
Any groups taking new people?

Played DnD 1 times and have been listening to lots of DnD podcast so I have an idea how to play it.

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gentle frost
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Hey, just joined. I've never touched DND a day of my life. I have somewhat of an idea of what it's like from videos I've seen off YouTube and TikTok, but I can only assume.

I also kinda already have a character I wanna use if I end up doing anything, but may need a lil help scaling his power and choosing his class.

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Welcome to the server!

nocturne ibex
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I just got my first ever DND kit in the mail and I have no idea where to start.

I have done šŸ†Žsolutely nothing to start playing and donā€™t feel like reading 63 pages. What do I need to do to start playing? (Also i have no one to play with me so Iā€™m being the only player and the DM.

main fulcrum
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Honestly, read 63 pages šŸ˜…

echo kelp
main fulcrum
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Or at least some of them

nocturne ibex
vague lantern
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Question: Iā€™m not in any active campaign, but I wanna fill out some character sheets for when I join one. What is a good catch all starting level? Level 1? Level 3? 7?

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echo kelp
vague lantern
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So start at level 1 and work up when needed

floral wharf
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Does any body know if the spellbook cards thats on sale for classes is still valid for phb2024?

main fulcrum
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As far as I know, no one has printed spell cards for 2024 spells yet

floral wharf
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ok

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so that means the old spellcards may be out of date then

hearty blaze
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Possibly

main fulcrum
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If the spells weren't reprinted, they'd still be valid. But hard to say for a specific set

harsh venture
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Iā€™ve never played dnd before but Iā€™ve known about it for ages and wanted to play it. Just asking for advice on where to start I know some of the basic mechanics of the game. Where should I start and if I ever do want to play are there online campaigns

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hearty blaze
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The character you make isnā€™t necessarily the one youā€™ll play in the campaign, but itā€™s important to know how.

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If you got any specific questions, feel free to ask here!

agile garnet
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is it possible to run a campaign with just a DM and one player?

echo kelp
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Yes although be aware that D&D is a game designed for 1 DM and typically 3-6 players. But yes, playing as 1 DM and 1 player (often referred to as Duet play) can be done.

minor mason
hearty escarp
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What sort of challenges have you faced when running 1 on 1?

hardy widget
# hearty escarp What sort of challenges have you faced when running 1 on 1?

^id assume there will be a lot of difficulties in combat, namely since in a party of 5 there are a lot of different targets for the enemies to attack; on the other hand, if its 1 on 1 D&D, then the solo character could feel extremely overwhelmed easily if there are even more than 3 very weak monsters.

Tl;DR it makes combat balancing difficult

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And some of the puzzles and challenges in D&D games become issues as well. A lot of these expect a party of 3-6 characters to work together and use their character's skills and resources to resolve the problem. With just 1 player (and thus just 1 character), some problems might not be possible to resolve as designed.

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I don't think these issues are insurmountable but

fresh fable
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Sidekicks help Iā€™ve seen many live plays where there has been an episode of DM and one player but they had a few side kicks to help

hearty escarp
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Indeed. I've run a game with two players where each had a sidekick. That worked out quite well and I didn't have to adjust the adventure.

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1 DM + 1 Player could only mostly run a solo campaign

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But instead of the player reading out the scenarios its the DM doing the reading

vague pilot
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Hi guyss, Im new to D&D and have made my character (unsure if I did it correctly though) and want to find a party

hearty blaze
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agile garnet
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thanks everyone who replied to my question I'm so sorry I didn't answer sooner!! I've been dying to play dnd for so long now but I don't have enough friends for it and I'm nervous to join a group of strangers for a game so I was hoping to maybe run a game with just me and my bfšŸ˜…

hearty blaze
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Overall, itā€™s not optimal, but it is possible

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Good luck! Donā€™t be afraid to ask for help here, and have fun!

frigid ermine
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Hey everyone Iā€™m very new to D&D and Iā€™m super keen to play. I would love to find a group to role play and to have fun and lots of adventures šŸ’Ŗ

deep gust
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hi guys

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# frigid ermine Hey everyone Iā€™m very new to D&D and Iā€™m super keen to play. I would love to fin...

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.

dull kindle
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For races that have different variations over the years (Aasimar had 3 subraces in Volo's, and in Monsters of the Multiverse they went back to just being a standalone race again), is it up to the DM when it comes to which versions are preferred?

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Or is there a default option that people go to when presented with race updates like these

timid locust
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By default, it's assumed that the latest version is what is used.

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A DM can theoretically circumvent this, but that's on a case by case basis, and isn't something a player should assume.

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Also, Aasimar is not a class.

dull kindle
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I said races

timid locust
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You referred to it having subclasses, and then called it a class within your parenthesis.

dull kindle
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Apologies, brain must be thinking of two different things while writing

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Hi

wild onyx
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I would imagine usually, yes. The added element is metaphysical, it's not soup.

haughty canyon
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I want to get into dnd but quite literally know nothing about it if anyone has any info at all and would not mind sharing with me I would greatly appreciate it thank you

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Great basic info supplied by the bot

timid locust
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Jinx, Mitcho

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lol

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Itā€™s like we been here awhile lol

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Don't know if this is the place but my friend group has been taking a very long time organizing and the dm is just slacking off are there any groups I can join or I'd there a channel for that

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mental spoke
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Hey guys, I never played DnD before, however I have played video game RPG's and CRPG's for my whole life, how do i get started with playing DnD over discord? It seems unintuitive to read all the rules and then drop into a random game with experienced people, is there a beginner friendly lfg channel or a game master that also kind of does technical explanations etc?

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muted jewel
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Hey guys, how do you rule lighting?
Can you make dim light somehow during bright light?
Lets say with some weapon or abilities? Or does the brightest light win (if its not direct spell like darkness)?
For example:
1, Weaopn effect: "Sunlight. The swordā€™s luminous blade emits Bright Light in a 15-foot radius and Dim Light for an additional 15 feet. The light is sunlight. "
2, or class ability: "The sphere is centered on you, has a 30-foot radius, and is filled with dim light."

Or is it just common sense rule? Like if its night you make it dim light. If its spell effect you make it dim, even during day, and if its day/bright, weapon that makes dim light just dont overwrite it, or does it still take effect?

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Just thinking about invocations if we can make some reliable uses for:
One with Shadows: While youā€™re in an area of Dim Light or Darkness, you can cast Invisibility on yourself without expending a spell slot.

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harsh fjord
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This channel is more for game fundamentals. Rulings is better suited to that other channel!

bleak horizon
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suh

harsh fjord
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Welcome to the server!

brisk robin
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Hello!

lavish kayak
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Do you have any questions?

brisk robin
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I wanna learn how to dm better I came here to learn that

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?tag dm tips

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dynoError No tag dm found.

lavish kayak
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?dm tips

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FUGGGG

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Loll

lavish kayak
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i forgot the command again

brisk robin
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It's all gopd

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There is a new tag, but not sure there is a DMtips tags.

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?dmtips

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

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

Embrace the shared story.

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

Itā€™s not a competition.

The DM isnā€™t competing against the player characters. Your job is to referee the rules, run monsters, and keep the story moving.

Be fair and flexible.

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

Modify the adventure to suit your tastes.

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

Donā€™t worry about mistakes.

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

frigid helm
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There you go.

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lavish kayak
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literally the description of this channel -

  • For help learning to DM, see ā dm-discussion.
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tawdry breach
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Are entertainer routines important for gameplay or is to for flair?

harsh fjord
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Can you clarify what you mean?

tawdry breach
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I've decided to give my character the entertainer background and I'm adding stuff like his equipment but does the entertainer routines like jester or fire-eater matter?

harsh fjord
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No, they don't have any mechanical impact, but it would give flavor (narrative distinctiveness) to your character.

timid locust
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Oh, no. You don't need to specify an individual way that your character entertains. It can be helpful or flavorful for RP, but it's not mechanically necessary.

tawdry breach
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I'll throw it in for spice, but does it go in features and traits

harsh fjord
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Put it wherever. The character sheet is mainly a reference for you.

tawdry breach
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K thanks

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Where do I go to find out modifiers for my race and class? Is it here?

timid locust
sweet cargo
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Hola, alguna comunidad para aprender a jugar dnd en espanol?

echo kelp
light hinge
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Okay so ive just made my first character sheet!

tawdry breach
light hinge
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I mean I can lol, but im also looking for help! Ill show you how I set mine up?

tawdry breach
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Sure, but I'm still stuck on the skills thingie and saving throw, I can attach image of the boxes

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hearty escarp
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Unfortunately we can't directly upload images here, but you can use an uploader site like imgur or google drive and then link it here.

simple bay
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I'm new to dnd, I've heard of it & Watch the 2000 DnD movie (and the 2022 one), so yeahhhh-

hearty blaze
simple bay
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Sup

hearty escarp
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Welcome! Lemme poke the bot for some introductory links.

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tawdry breach
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Barbarian, lvl 1 and entertainer

simple bay
hearty blaze
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2014 or 2024?

tawdry breach
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It's from the dragon of ice spire peak

hearty blaze
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Choose two from Animal Handling, Athletics, Intimidation, Nature, Perception, and Survival

tawdry breach
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Like tick the boxes?

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Or circles

hearty blaze
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And you have free proficiency in acrobatics and performance

simple bay
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I'm not sure if my character can be a vulpin & a wizard :p

tawdry breach
hearty escarp
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A ticked box means proficiency.

tawdry breach
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And the line means what?

hearty blaze
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That would be your modifier, youā€™re gonna need to do some math there

hearty escarp
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That's meant to write your total bonus in. Your bonus derives from the skills main ability score (for example, for acrobatics that's dexterity, for athletics that's strength), plus your proficiency bonus if you're proficient.

hearty blaze
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So itā€™s [Stat-modifer]. + 2 for now

tawdry breach
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So 2+2?

hearty escarp
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Depends. Which skill are we talking about in this example?

tawdry breach
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Dexterity

hearty blaze
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If the stat the skill uses has a +2 modifier , then yes

hearty blaze
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tawdry breach
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I random rolled so its 9

hearty blaze
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Then itā€™d be +1 if you have proficiency in the skill. -1 otherwise

simple bay
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I don't have dice sooooo, I can't put numbers in the small boxes TwT

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Man I need to buy dice :v

tawdry breach
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So +3 not +4

hearty blaze
simple bay
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True

wheat crystal
hearty escarp
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If you google "roll 1d20" or any dice notation, it will give you a dice roller.

simple bay
hearty blaze
timid locust
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(As a reminder to all newcomers here: rolling your stats is fun, but not recommended unless you have a DM who is watching you roll them.)

wheat crystal
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Rolling for stats is usually done under DM supervision anyways. For newbies I recommend using Standard Array or Point Buy

hearty blaze
tawdry breach
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So the proficiency bonus plus modifier

hearty blaze
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Yes

tawdry breach
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So it' equals +3 because my modifier is +2 and my proficiency is +1

hearty escarp
finite pebble
hearty blaze
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Stat modifier can be calculated by (stat-10)/2

tawdry breach
#

So for dex it's 9-10

hearty blaze
finite pebble
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i know that i mean how do they work

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ive barely heard of dnd and i want to learn for my girlfriend

hearty blaze
wheat crystal
hearty blaze
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^

tawdry breach
#

So my modifier is -1?

wheat crystal
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What is your Dex score

tawdry breach
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9

wheat crystal
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Itā€™s -1 then yes

hearty escarp
simple bay
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can my character be a vulpin wizard?-

tawdry breach
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Brb gonna fix my modifiers

wheat crystal
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Huh weird Iā€™ll remember that for next time

ornate kiln
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whats a vulpin? some kind of foxperson?

simple bay
#

Mhm

timid locust
simple bay
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Oh

ornate kiln
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well aside from homebrew vulpin species, you might be able to reflavor an existing species

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like, tabaxi or shifter

simple bay
#

Ah

hearty blaze
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Always could reflavour, but ye-Omegon ya bet me to it

tawdry breach
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Ok so my scores are:
Strength 17, modifier+3
Dex. 9, modifier -1
Con. 12, +1
Intelligence 9, -1
Wisdom 11, +0
Charisma 10, +0

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Is this correct?

hearty blaze
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Yes

tawdry breach
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I'll save that

surreal epoch
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Hi

hearty blaze
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Have you decided which skills you have proficiency in?

tawdry breach
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Animal handling and athletics

hearty blaze
surreal epoch
hearty blaze
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(On top of your original modifier)

hearty blaze
finite pebble
#

anyone want to form a party for a one-shot? i want to get a feel for the game

simple bay
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I dunno if there's a race that is similar to a fox

hearty blaze
tawdry breach
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So acrobatics=+1
Animal handling=+2
Athletics=+5
Performance=+2

finite pebble
hearty blaze
wheat crystal
#

If you want to use this server to find a group take a read through #find-a-game

hearty blaze
hearty blaze
simple bay
hearty blaze
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Well itā€™ll never be as good as just homebrewing the entire species, but itā€™s the closest thing I can think of

simple bay
#

Oh

hearty blaze
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And homebrewing the entire species is gonna make it harder to get a table

tawdry breach
#

So that's the modifiers done is passive wisdom, inspiration, initiative and AC stuff for in game

wheat crystal
hearty blaze
tawdry breach
hearty blaze
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Itā€™s just your dexterity modifier

wheat crystal
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Initiative is a dexterity check

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So it would use your Dex modifier as Nugget said

tawdry breach
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Ok and AC, I have a trait that gives me +12 without armour but is armour I should already have

simple bay
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Is there an official kitsune race in DnD beyond?

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Ah okay :p

hearty blaze
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Depends on the campaign, but there IS starting equipment that you can often get. I canā€™t remember what barbarians get tho.

hearty blaze
simple bay
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So the closest thing is a Tabaxi

tawdry breach
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The savings throw box and attacks and spellcasting box are empty what goes there?

wheat crystal
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As for the other items:

  • Passive Wisdom (Perception) is equal to 10 + your Perception modifier
  • Passive Wisdom (Insight) is equal to 10 + your Insight modifier
  • Inspiration will be marked if your DM gives it to you and will be erased if you expend it.
  • AC is calculated by default as 10 + your Dex modifier, but it might change based on certain features or armor you get
simple bay
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Not sure if a tabaxi can be a fox too -,-

wheat crystal
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Saving throw modifiers will be equal to the relevant ability score modifier + your proficiency bonus if youā€™re proficient in them

tawdry breach
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So my AC is 9 and including my unarmored defence I have 21 AC

wheat crystal
hearty blaze
tawdry breach
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Probably

simple bay
hearty blaze
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Whatā€™s unarmoured defenceā€™s base again? 10 right?

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so your AC is 10

wheat crystal
#

Reflavors are technically DM dependent but usually approved as long as it doesnā€™t clash with the aesthetic of the campaign (e.g. trying to reskin a character to be sailor moon like in a grimdark campaign)

tawdry breach
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From what I read Unarmored defence gives +12

hearty blaze
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AH FORGOT TO ASK what species are you?

tawdry breach
hearty blaze
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Aight no extra skills then. I believe some species do that.

tawdry breach
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Could you run me through calculating AC?

hearty blaze
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So you know your Dex and con modifier?

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(Dexterity and constitution)

tawdry breach
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-1 and +1

hearty blaze
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Itā€™s 10 + those two

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So itā€™s just 10 in your case

tawdry breach
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The odds they cancel eachother out is mental

hearty blaze
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Youā€™ll want to wear armour (medium, preferably)

simple bay
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My character (not in the dnd universe) is a fox aka a kitsune, not sure what he will be in the dnd universe

wheat crystal
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What class are you Goose?

hearty blaze
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Barbarian

wheat crystal
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Ah I see

hearty blaze
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Definitely want armour

wheat crystal
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Thatā€™s usually why I recommend using Point Buy or Standard Array šŸ˜…

tawdry breach
hearty blaze
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Yes

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Wait no

wheat crystal
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Tbh Iā€™m sure you could rearrange your stats to make it a little better

tawdry breach
hearty blaze
hearty blaze
wheat crystal
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Iā€™d swap to a different official method

hearty blaze
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Agreed

tawdry breach
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Should I do it now?

wheat crystal
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Might as well

hearty blaze
tawdry breach
hearty blaze
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Ah drat Barbs donā€™t get nothin in 2014

wheat crystal
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They donā€™t start with armor in either version

tawdry breach
#

So what other methods do I use to get my modifiers and base stats

hearty blaze
wheat crystal
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Standard Array or Point Buy

fresh fable
tawdry breach
#

15, 14, 13, 12, 10, 8. This?

hearty blaze
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Looks like standard array, so yes. Put those stats anywhere you want.

wheat crystal
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For a Barbarian Iā€™d recommend swapping the 10 & the 12

hearty blaze
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(And 14 for 13)

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IMO

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But otherwise looks good

wheat crystal
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Honestly I think it really only matters depending on your choice of background in 2024

tawdry breach
#

So strength is best at 15?

wheat crystal
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Since you can make the 13 a 14 with the +1 from the beginning ASIs

hearty blaze
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So yes. Bonk stronk

tawdry breach
#

Wait I'm confused because yous are saying swap some numbers around but they're already there

hearty blaze
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Just put 15 in strength, 13 in dexterity, 14 in constitution, 10 in intelligence, 12 in wisdom and 8 in charisma

tawdry breach
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And now I -10 from them and I get modifiers

hearty blaze
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-10 then halve, but yes

tawdry breach
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Round down?

hearty blaze
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Ye

tawdry breach
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My brains not working right today, when halving negatives do they go up or down

hearty blaze
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-0.5 rounded is -1

tawdry breach
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So the modifiers should be:
Strength +2
Dex. +1
Con. +2
Intelligence 0
Wisdom+1
Charisma -2

hearty blaze
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Charisma would be -1

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But apart from that it looks about right

tawdry breach
#

That was a typo

hearty blaze
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Then yes, thatā€™s good

tawdry breach
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So now I have to put the modifiers for all the skills

lean vortex
hearty blaze
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Nope

#

They still need to do that

tawdry breach
#

I've lost the sauce now

hearty blaze
tawdry breach
hearty blaze
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Considering entertainer doesnā€™t exist in 2024, I agree

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Increase your intelligence by 2

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Which is odd for a barbarian, but youā€™re a gnome so we donā€™t have much of a choice.

tawdry breach
#

And for skills it's (modifier) + proficiency bonus

wheat crystal
#

Do you know if your DM owns Tashaā€™s Cauldron of Everything or otherwise is using the optional rules contained in that book?

tawdry breach
#

I'm not even in a party I'm just making a character for when I get into one

wheat crystal
#

Just making sure, you want to use 2014 rules specifically right?

tawdry breach
wheat crystal
wheat crystal
hearty blaze
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I stand corrected

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Mustā€™ve missed it

wheat crystal
#

Yup, itā€™s a str/dex/cha background with the musician feat

tawdry breach
#

Should I focus on doing the skills or attacks and spellcasting

wheat crystal
#

Skills you can do right now if youā€™ve finalized your ability array

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Attacks will be dependent on what weapons you use

tawdry breach
wheat crystal
#

Barbarians donā€™t get spellcasting by default but certain features you get may allow you to cast a spell

tawdry breach
wheat crystal
#

In which case your save DC and spell attack modifier will be dependent on the exact feature that gives you the ability to cast a spell

#

What features are allowing you to cast those spells?

tawdry breach
#

I believe it's just level 1 forest gnome

wheat crystal
#

The 2014 forest gnomeā€™s Speak with Small Beasts feature isnā€™t the same as the spell Speak with Animals

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As for the minor illusion bit, the subrace page says that your spellcasting ability for the spell is intelligence

tawdry breach
hearty blaze
#

Wdym? Barbarians exist in 2014

wheat crystal
#

Ah mb I thought you were using the 2014 gnome option

tawdry breach
#

No like for buffs

wheat crystal
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Side note, 2024 is forwards compatible with 2014, so you could theoretically pick 2014 gnome for 2024 barb and be fine but I digress

tawdry breach
#

Huh

hearty blaze
#

Oh wait yeah weā€™re definitely 2024

wheat crystal
#

Anyways, the Gnomish lineage states you get to choose intelligence, wisdom, or charisma for your spellcasting ability for the purposes of casting those species spells

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Personally I recommend choosing whatever stat of those 3 you set highest

tawdry breach
#

So just pick highest stat?

wheat crystal
#

Yup

tawdry breach
#

So in the Attacks and Spellcasting box at the name-atk bonus-damage/type I put the spell there

wheat crystal
#

Minor Illusion and Speak with Animals arenā€™t attacks so youā€™d put them in your spellcasting section of the sheet

#

Where thereā€™s a bunch of lines to put spells

tawdry breach
#

Ok

wheat crystal
#

Youā€™d generally mark any other relevant information such as spell components or if you have any free castings (e.g. 1/long rest for Speak with Animals)

tawdry breach
#

So what would that look like on paper

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Name, stat, components

wheat crystal
#

Pretty much

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You donā€™t have to write the full spell text. Most people just look up the spell description when they want to cast it in my experience

tawdry breach
#

Don't I have unlimited uses of minor illusion so I don't need components

tawdry breach
wheat crystal
#

Minor illusion is a cantrip so yes itā€™s resourceless. Components arenā€™t only consumed items (consumed material components)

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Components also include verbal (audible sound) and somatic (hand gestures)

tawdry breach
#

So basically do I write name, stat?

wheat crystal
#

As long as at least the name is written in the correct spot (e.g. Minor Illusion under the cantrip section) you can put anything else you want that helps you

#

Speaking of which, which stat did you choose as your spellcasting ability?

tawdry breach
#

I picked intelligence because it has +2 modifier but has a base stat of 10

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Wisdom has a base stat of 12 with a modifier of +1

wild onyx
#

When it comes to recording your ability scores only put down the final total for each, and the attendant modifier (10-11 is +0, 12-13 is +1 and so on).

The modifier is the important bit as it's what adds to your ability score rolls and helps determine your spell save DC.

wheat crystal
tawdry breach
#

I was told earlier to be +2 I'll change

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Wait it's because I'm a gnome

wheat crystal
#

Nugget was probably referring to 2014 gnomes who get a +2 to your intelligence score by default

tawdry breach
#

Oh

wheat crystal
#

(Assuming Tashaā€™s optional rules are not used)

#

Importantly itā€™s a bonus directly to the base score instead of the modifier

tawdry breach
#

So am I using constitution or intelligence

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Wisdom*

wheat crystal
#

Iā€™d personally do Wisdom

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Assuming your charisma isnt higher

tawdry breach
#

It's not

#

But also there's no cantrip section

wheat crystal
#

For the 2024 character sheet?

tawdry breach
#

I think mines 2014

wheat crystal
#

Ah yeah I see

tawdry breach
#

It's icespire

wheat crystal
oak parrot
#

Hello

wheat crystal
tawdry breach
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It has a space below the name-atk bonus-damage/typ

oak parrot
#

Kinda new to dnd

hearty blaze
#

Or are you here to say hi?

tawdry breach
#

Hey nugget what's the formula for skills

wheat crystal
#

The relevant ability mod + proficiency bonus (if proficient) + any other modifiers (if a feature says it gives a bonus)

hearty blaze
wheat crystal
hearty blaze
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Itā€™s the name of the attack, then the to-hit modifier, then the damage, then the damage type

tawdry breach
#

I've done the proficient ones first and I'm gonna assume theyre right

wheat crystal
#

But the normal official versions both have those parts sectioned into the regular ā€œattacks & spellcastingā€ box

oak parrot
wheat crystal
#

Wait, thatā€™s probably where the confusion is. The sheet should have a second or third page to list all your spells out

tawdry breach
#

Third!?

oak parrot
#

I did create a character but I never manage to participate to a dnd at all

#

All DM never showed up twice

hearty blaze
hearty blaze
oak parrot
#

Quite confusing

tawdry breach
#

Nope no third page

wheat crystal
# tawdry breach Third!?

The 2014 sheet has 3 pages to it that I linked above. The second page of the 2014 sheet is mainly narrative/descriptive stuff for your character (e.g. appearance) and the third page is where you would write all of your spells

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The 2024 sheet condensed it to 2 pages

tawdry breach
#

I've got the first and second but not a third

harsh gate
#

just an odd question that i think i already know the answer to.

is there any class feature or feat that makes spells or abilities that are active for x amount of time happen all at once

wheat crystal
#

In any case if you wanted to fill in the ā€œattacks & spellcastingā€ box specifically:

  • under attack bonus for minor illusion write your save DC (8 + Wisdom modifier + prof bonus). Under the damage/type write any components it has and its action economy (if it takes an action, bonus action, etc)
  • for speak with animals leave the attack bonus blank since the spell does not involve an attack roll. Under damage/type write any components as before as well as its spell level and how many free casts you get (1/LR)
wheat crystal
harsh gate
tawdry breach
#

Minor illusion says S, M and speak with animals says V, S

wheat crystal
wheat crystal
tawdry breach
#

Oh ok

wheat crystal
#

I think minor illusions material component is just a piece of fleece so it shouldnā€™t be hard to acquire. Iā€™m sure most DMs would allow you to start with it

tawdry breach
#

I have one last box of stats to fill

#

And it's saving throws

mint bison
#

guys, what is the collab in the server's banner?

wheat crystal
#

Saving throws will be equal to the relevant ability mod + proficiency bonus if youā€™re proficient with them

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Which will be determined almost entirely by your starting class

tawdry breach
#

Im gnome barbarian so is it just strength

wheat crystal
wheat crystal
tawdry breach
#

So everything else is just the modifier

#

I think I'm done with the stats, I'm going for now, goodnight

hearty blaze
kind glacier
#

hey so.... i've gotten REALLY interested in dnd after finding out its not too far off from rp-ing, its just that the character sheet on dnd and beyond is slightly overwhelming but i have made a character !!! juts confused about everything else šŸ’”

hearty blaze
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If youā€™re feeling overwhelmed, I recommend just learning how to make a character, basic ability checks, modifiers, core gameplay, classes and combat.

#

As well as short and long rests.

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(Simple, but many players learn them later for some reason)

kind glacier
hearty blaze
kind glacier
#

its just that youtube tutorials end up being extremely long but empty

hearty blaze
#

Well that's what we're here for. Videos are quite hit or miss.

kind glacier
hearty blaze
#

So if I told you to roll for perception, you wouldn't know what to do?

kind glacier
hearty blaze
#

Clerics are both. They're absolute units.

kind glacier
hearty blaze
#

d20?

kind glacier
hearty blaze
#

Great to hear. We need more supports.

kind glacier
#

wait what is a d20 or some stupid other number

hearty blaze
kind glacier
hearty blaze
hearty blaze
kind glacier
#

kept giving me 2s every roll

kind glacier
hearty blaze
hearty blaze
kind glacier
hearty blaze
#

Modifiers are dependent on your proficiencies and stats, at least for skill checks

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Your ability modifier is (Stat-10)/2, and your proficiency modifier is dependent on your level

kind glacier
#

in like that specific check

hearty blaze
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He can investigate or make history checks well, yes

#

As well as Arcana

#

(Magic stuff)

kind glacier
lyric fjord
hearty blaze
#

And if he has high strength, he'd be good at athletics

kind glacier
hearty blaze
kind glacier
hearty blaze
#

DND-Beyond does it for you

kind glacier
hearty blaze
#

Then when you're doing a skill check, look next to the skill on your character sheet an it'll give you the modifier

#

add that on top of your roll, and if you pass the DC you'll pass the check

oak parrot
#

@hearty blaze May we talk in dm for confirming something?

kind glacier
hearty blaze
oak parrot
#

Kinda private

hearty blaze
hearty blaze
kind glacier
hearty blaze
#

Woohoo

kind glacier
#

huzzah!!

hushed goblet
#

Claws are natural weapons right? So would they work with dual wielder?

wheat crystal
#

Iā€™d check #dnd-rules to make sure but it should be no for both versions of the feat. Dual Wielder concerns melee weapons, a distinct category than natural weapons. Unless the feature granting you claws considers them a wielded melee weapon they would not apply for Dual Wielder

#

Taking Tabaxi as an example, their claw feature simply allows claws to be used for unarmed strikes, which doesnā€™t count as a wielded weapon (for 2014 DW) nor as a melee weapon (for 2024 DW)

honest mountain
#

There is a feat that allows dragonborns to have claws, too, but the same thing applies

kindred axle
#

hey where can i find a group to play with

hearty blaze
simple bay
#

Can I put a custom lineage on my character sheet?-

echo kelp
simple bay
#

Oh

#

So there's no custom lineage :/

hearty blaze
#

In your campaign?

minor mason
wheat crystal
#

Custom Lineage is an official player option released as part of the book Tashaā€™s Cauldron of Everything

simple bay
#

Oh

wheat crystal
#

There's nothing wrong wth picking it inherently. What Undying Noob is getting at is that CL is effectively a "blank template" that's a blanket solution to when a player wants to play a species outside of the official options. Which could be as simple as "I'm half dwarf, half orc" to as complex as "I'm a human that has been touched by all four elemental planes" to as silly as "I am a sentient amalgamation of baguettes arranged in a humanoid shape"

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Which means you should talk to your DM as to why you want to pick Custom Lineage in the first place.

simple bay
#

Kk

dull stone
#

Hey yall! Names Pigeon and im looking to play DnD. I tired once years ago but unfortunately it was ruined by a player who made themselves as the main character and quit early. My love for baldurs Gate really sparked my interest in trying DnD again. Hell I know there is a Mass Effect DnD book iut there that really has me itching to try. Any groups out there looking to start a new campaign or dont mind adding a plus one? Again im. A newbie so some hand holding required.

exotic remnantBOT
#
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wild bough
#

Hello, new here

#

been looking at DnD for years now and decided to jump in.

exotic remnantBOT
balmy widget
#

Hi! sorta new to dnd, but I have played baldurs gate which got me into dnd :3

buoyant hill
minor mason
static grove
#

Is there a channel where people advertise there DnD event?

minor mason
harsh gate
#

can anyone tell me what books im missing that have these subclasses?

wild soul
lore of spirits
knowledge domain
nature Domain
tempest Domain
death Domain
Way of ascendant dragon
drakewarden

buoyant hill
buoyant hill
clever moon
#

Um hi
Im new here. So umā€¦is there any guide for newbie in dnd?