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fringe sail
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Now does bckground\species influance some of these scores or nay?

fresh fable
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You pick a back ground and you get a feat and a +2/+1 to add to 2 scores

hearty blaze
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Add 2 to intelligence and 1 to dex
You’re an artisan, and that’s best for an artificer

fringe sail
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okie

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Done

hearty blaze
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Now decide your species

fringe sail
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Harengon.

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Done

hearty blaze
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Ooo bunny

fringe sail
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Yeaaaaa!!!!

fresh fable
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Equipment and spell

hearty blaze
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Backstory

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Proficiency

fringe sail
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Proficiency????

hearty blaze
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What your characters good at, skill wise.

fringe sail
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Ah

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How do I choose that what options do I have?

hearty blaze
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Like perception, acrobatics, athletics, etc.

fringe sail
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Ahhhh I see

hearty blaze
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You get Investigation and Persuasion

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As an Artisan

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So that’s good

fringe sail
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How many can I choose?

fresh fable
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Class description will tell you

hearty blaze
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I don’t think I’m forgetting any

fringe sail
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Okay so I chose sleigh of hand and…. Which one is better nature or medicine?

hearty blaze
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Probably nature, but it’s campaign dependent

fringe sail
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Okie done then

hearty blaze
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I’d grab perception, that’s probably the most important skill, but you can choose whatever

fringe sail
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Wht does perception do?

hearty blaze
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Helps you… perceive things

fringe sail
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Ah I see…okay then I choose perception

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Now what do I do with the modifier?

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And do I write smth in proficiency bonus?

hearty blaze
fringe sail
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Ok

hearty blaze
fringe sail
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We start from lvl 7

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I mean 6

hearty blaze
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Then +3

fringe sail
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Okay

hearty blaze
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Scroll down to ability modifiers

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Just the table

fringe sail
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Ok done! Whats a heroic inspiration?

lavish kayak
hearty blaze
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On a d20 test

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Or rather not just d20

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Wait is it just d20?

lost silo
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Just d20

hearty blaze
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Aight so my gut was right

minor mason
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Heroic Inspiration can reroll any dice

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But you have to take the new roll

fringe sail
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Now…. What do I do? And whats initiative and passive perception?

lavish kayak
lavish kayak
lost silo
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Ahhh they changed heroic inspiration in 2024 to any die and I hate that

hearty blaze
lavish kayak
hearty blaze
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I got into dnd in 2023, and only learnt the heroic inspiration rules then. Didn’t know they changed it.

lost silo
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Just googled it and yup. I won’t be changing lol

wise gate
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Hello all

minor mason
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Yeah some GMs don't like that particular change

hearty blaze
wise gate
hearty blaze
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How can we help you today?

hearty blaze
wise gate
lost silo
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Any way initiative is based on you’re dexterity modifier and sets the order of turns usually in combat

hearty blaze
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NIGHT

wise gate
frail inlet
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Good night

sick vale
frail inlet
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How strictly do y‘all follow the character creation sheet? I used Roll20 for character creation and personally found the options for backstory etc a little too restricted and unfitting for a lot of characters.

fringe sail
minor mason
fringe sail
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Umm so how do I choose the weapons?

hearty blaze
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Starting equipment
Anyway byeeee

fringe sail
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Bye

frail inlet
sick vale
sick vale
wild onyx
fringe sail
rapid shuttle
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yo im new in d&d someone play online?

bold prism
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Hello i'm new here, how should i play kinda lost

sick vale
wild onyx
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Check out these links for the Free Rules and some guides.

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rapid shuttle
sick vale
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Does anyone have a group that plays online that I can join?

sick vale
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There are lfg channels somewhere in this server that can help

frail inlet
wild onyx
# rapid shuttle Does anyone have a group that plays online that I can 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 areas in sites like Reddit, Roll20 or the D&D Beyond forums to get started.

wild onyx
# frail inlet Alright, tysm

(Quick note: background is a mechanical choice for your character that contains certain features like skills. Backstory is a narrative description of your character's history and not governed by specific rules.)

torpid summit
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good evening

frail inlet
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Good evening

torpid summit
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New to the server not D&D. Been playing for 25 and Dming for 14-ish. Fun times

honest mountain
tranquil bison
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hii im new to dnd and would love to play with a group online? is anyone open to teaching me how to play and going through ideas for characters tyy

wild onyx
tranquil bison
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oo thanks heaps !

tranquil bison
wintry shell
tranquil bison
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how deep do u guys go with character customisation anyways ?

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im just going off the rules but honestly i have some pretty interesting ideas 🤔 just wonder what other people do

fierce lark
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Hows it going everyone?

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Im new to D&D and trying to figure out the different classes

potent ocean
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Is 4 full casters 1 full martial a bad ratio in a team?

honest mountain
minor mason
lean vortex
potent ocean
minor mason
minor mason
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wild onyx
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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!

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Please use the appropriate channels to organise your games.

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Server rules.

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fierce lark
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timid locust
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@abstract cove You can find the basic rules in the link just above!

abstract cove
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ok ty

olive grove
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Sup, my fellow nerds

harsh fjord
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Welcome to the server!

olive grove
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Thank you thank you

hollow plover
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Grettings fellow adventures

harsh fjord
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Hello and welcome!

serene island
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Hello

olive grove
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Sup

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harsh fjord
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If you all are looking for a place to get started, checking out #learn-to-play and the rules linked above!

eternal jackal
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Hi I have a question

minor mason
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What's the question

lavish kayak
eternal jackal
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What IS roll20?

lavish kayak
eternal jackal
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Oh what about DND beyond how to join a kingdom

lavish kayak
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dnd beyond is for character sheets and rolling btw

eternal jackal
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Oh okay tell me more

minor mason
eternal jackal
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Oh

lavish kayak
eternal jackal
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Okay Will IS dere a DND app for DND maps In mobile?

lavish kayak
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its not great

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(or yk do theater of the mind)

fallen surge
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Most VTT programs run very poorly on mobile

eternal jackal
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And that IS

lavish kayak
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theater of the mind is description only

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if thats what you were asking

fallen surge
# eternal jackal And that IS

“Theater of the mind” is a fancy term for “use your imagination”

It means to speak aloud what’s happening and what the world looks like, rather than using a map to depict it

zenith pivot
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sup guys

blissful sigil
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I'm new to dnd and have been watching some content while getting ready to play and I've seen various species that I can't find in the player's handbook. Can someone explain why and how I can find them?

deep leaf
lavish kayak
blissful sigil
lavish kayak
blissful sigil
supple seal
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yoo

forest zephyr
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Trying to figure out a fun class combo and race combo. I enjoy being useful and decent in combat but love having abilities and options out of combat (we have combat once every couple sessions so most everything is out side of it) and recommendations? I’m joining a campaign at level 4

static rose
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First thing came to mind is

Orc Bard

woeful marten
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Hi everyone is there a specific channel to find a new table? New here 😬

lavish kayak
honest mountain
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Rogues, druids, rangers, artificers and rock gnomes are a bit better for out of combat, but you should pick what sounds fun to you

forest zephyr
honest mountain
static rose
fallen surge
# forest zephyr Haven’t played much artificers, how “good” are they? I’ve heard they can be toug...

Artificers a fine. They’re well balanced and very fun. It’s my personal favorite class. That being said, they probably aren’t very beginner friendly. They’re the only class in the game that isn’t included as part of the free basic rules, so you have to purchase additional content to be able to play as them. And their mechanics are just a little bit more complex than the other options.

They’re not so complex that you can’t play as one if you’re a newcomer. It just means you’ll have to put in a little extra work to understand everything

fallen surge
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?tag new complexity

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Class Complexity

Below is a quick overview of which classes take the most effort to learn. Low complexity classes make for an easier starting point, while higher complexity classes offer more versatility. Any of these classes can be played by beginners, so pick whatever excites you!

dense basin
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Hi all 👋

fallen surge
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Huh, I guess WOTC and I disagree on this 😅

static rose
timid locust
static rose
fallen surge
static rose
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Ig, I did read 2014 rules...
They changed old classes dmg too?

timid locust
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Most of the changes in the 2024 update were buffs to player options.

static rose
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He wants to be a Elemental Stick using Monk

Idk both can go hand to hand...
2 different subclass

deep leaf
fallen surge
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What do you mean by 2 different subclasses? Monk is the class and Warrior of the Elements is the subclass.

static rose
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I think I read it wrong Ig...
I read for a monk to use a weapon you need a specific subclass

fallen surge
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That's not correct

honest mountain
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That’s false

deep leaf
static rose
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Oh, well, then...i can help bring his imaginations to life

main lichen
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Could use an extra set of eyes. I'm running a D&D night for our school and I threw together a document to introduce D&D to folks just starting out to play. I wanted to include enough that they can do a one-shot but not so much to overwhelm someone. If anyone has time to review it for accuracy, I'd appreciate an extra set of eyes: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wK_9Ygf15AeEaGWC7taRO7UAUo_DHF2u/view?usp=sharing

hearty blaze
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Critical success only applies to attacks

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Not ability checks

hearty blaze
lost silo
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Although many DMs house tile that it does apply to ability checks

hearty blaze
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Indeed, though it’s not official and I thought I was worth pointing out

main lichen
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Appreciate it - should have a "could" in there

hearty blaze
main lichen
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True - I might even take that part out. They're playing a one-shot so won't have time for a long rest either way.

hearty blaze
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Also, you called kinda skipped over reactions

hearty blaze
tired dew
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Hello i have never played Dnd before but I would like to get into it when the looking for players Dm's post 50% rp or heavy RP does that mean i need to like speak differently? or i guess I'm a bit nervous to jump head first into a party as i don't wanna ruin the game for any other players

ornate kiln
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these defintions are not set in stone but heavy RP probably means you have to do a decent amount of stuff in character (though that doesnt mean voice acting)

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50% rp just is an expectation of how much time of the sessions will be spend outside of combat

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but dont worry. Most tables dont feel someone new and inexperienced ruins a game with their lack of know how to play.

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its mostly anti-social and selfish behavior that tends to ruin some games

tired dew
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So while looking for a game should i be looking for some kind of description along the lines of new players welcome or anything like that?

ornate kiln
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that can help, but i would not limit myself to only those games. Just ask the DM of a game that looks interesting if they are okay with a newbie

tired dew
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okay and should i have a character ready? or do i make one once i find a party to join?

hearty blaze
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Make one for practice

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If you haven’t already

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Butj find it best to collaborate with the other players to make a backstory

ornate kiln
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so, it doesnt hurt to have some character concepts ready and to practice character building, but often when joining a new game, its best to make a character for that world or to adapt one of your concepts to it

tired dew
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Gotcha i will do that thanks i appreciate the help

reef ferry
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Hey, what is play by post

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It's a text based game

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Regular DnD but your write out your actions instead of talking

fallen surge
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?tag new PBP

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dynoError No tag PBP found in category new.

fallen surge
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?tag new PBP

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dynoError No tag PBP found in category new.

fallen surge
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Autocorrect 🙄

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?tag new pbp

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fallen surge
misty elbow
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Bro I don't how to play I am new can someone please help me out here

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hushed goblet
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how far would you say a character with heightened smell and hearing could hear inside a cavern?

hearty escarp
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I'd probably give them advantage on relevant checks rather than increase the distance.

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Usually a feature that gives you such senses will say what it does.

livid chasm
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Where would I post who wants to run a pbp

echo kelp
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Check #find-a-game to learn how to use our Looking For Game channels

livid chasm
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Im a player so im trying to find a pbp DM and some players im like really new to this stuff

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Hello!

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Heh there! Welcome to the official D&D Discord server!

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jade flax
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Hey everyone. I've got a question about warlocks and pact magic. Please tag me or reply to this or the question because I won't get a notification otherwise

wheat crystal
jade flax
# wheat crystal What’s your question?

My warlock went to cast Witch Bolt, and I didn't know he could only cast it at max level, and he only got two slots for that. How can he cast his spells at lower levels? Did he make a bad choice somewhere character building? I'm a new DM (2 years) and he's a new player jumping into our campaign

timid locust
wheat crystal
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Pact magic always casts spells at the level listed in the warlock class table based on level

timid locust
jade flax
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wheat crystal
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Yeah at the trade off of invocation customizability

timid locust
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Their Magical Cunning ability does grant them a spell slot back 1/ Long rest

jade flax
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Wow. That's a bummer

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They do get all their pact slots back on a short rest though

jade flax
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Benefits: casting at full power all the time, regain all slots at short rest
Costs: limited slots

timid locust
# jade flax Wow. That's a bummer

Mechanically, this is beneficial in longer adventures with fewer long rests. Let's look at an example:

At 5th level, your Warlock can cast a 3rd level spell twice. Your Bard can cast a 3rd level spell twice.

Your party takes a short rest. Now your Warlock can cast two more 3rd level spells... but your Bard is still out. They can't cast any.

The more short rests an adventure has before a long rest, the more your Warlock begins to outpace the other casters.

wheat crystal
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In addition invocations add quite a lot of power. At-will spells, special senses, cantrip modifications, etc

jade flax
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I see what you guys are saying. Did that change? I was playing a warlock a few months ago and I feel like I had leveled spells

timid locust
jade flax
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jade flax
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Thanks again. I love that this is available. I used to play 2E as a kid at our local library, but I haven't played since then and I don't remember much. Like I said, I've been running campaigns and playing in a few for two years, so I'm still not as versed as I could be.

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I try to make sure I'm telling a good story rather than studying rules

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timber bane
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Yall, any dungeon master tips yall can give me? I just did my first session 0 last week ever and flavored it to be a job interview esc scenario where the players tell me their backgrounds and I let them do some Combat to test everything. They said I did a good job but I still wanna know any extra tips if possible

jade flax
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But also, death should be an option

timber bane
timber bane
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Is that too unfair or is it kind of balanced?

wheat crystal
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That depends. 5 years is effectively a non issue for the longer lived species, and completely a non-issue for species that have an indefinite lifespan (e.g. Reborn, Warforged)

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Especially for newbies I recommend sticking to rules as written as close as possible

timber bane
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I should make it 10 years instead because my player loves this backstory....

timid locust
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Death is a pretty big deal in DnD, both mechanically and for roleplay. It's rare, and usually results in some of the most gripping scenes a campaign can experience.

The idea of "oh, but I just come back" is cheapening that experience quite a bit. Especially with something as mechanically meaningless as "but now you're a little older".

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I'd recommend working with the player to find a slightly different backstory hook that works more in line with how DnD is played.

shadow spire
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Hey guys, I've played 1 campaign of DND before (not to completion unfortunately), based loosely on the Lost Mine of Phandelver book, with a few liberties and creative choices as both my party and DM were new to the game, and I pretty much still am😂, I was wondering is there anywhere I can find oneshots or a party welcoming of inexperienced players? I don't want to tank other players with my lack of general knowledge

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timid locust
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I tihnk you'll find that most games will welcome new players, even if they don't advertise it directly.

shadow spire
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thank you so much🙏

bleak warren
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Hi guys! So I'm going to my first campaign next week and I'm joining late bc someone dropped out. I'm wondering if there are any unspoken rules/etiquette that new players should know? I'm not very close with the other players or dm yet (except for one friend)

timber bane
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I do also did a thing where in a desperate battle, he can use up all of his lifespan to summon his God into the mortal realm (weakened to like level 15). I dunno if it's balanced or not tho

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Cause I'm making them fight a level 18-20 boss at the end of their campaign

wheat crystal
# bleak warren Hi guys! So I'm going to my first campaign next week and I'm joining late bc som...
  • Try to create a character for the DM’s world rather than make a character for the world to work around
  • Try to create a character that others would want to adventure with
  • Try to create a character that’s naturally invested in the hook of the campaign
  • If someone is exhibiting problematic behavior or if there’s an issue that’s dampening others fun (e.g. wanton murder, inappropriate/triggering content) handle it above the table instead of in-character
wheat crystal
timber bane
wheat crystal
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Take a look at the monsters that already exist for the encounter budget you want for the boss fight

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Assuming your campaign will go up to level 18, a CR18-20 monster with maybe some lower CR minions may be appropriate

timber bane
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Hmmm, okay. I can work with that

timber bane
echo kelp
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Can I nudge tthis DM discussion over to #dm-discussion?
This channel is intended to help new to D&D folks get started with the core game rules and mechanics - thanks!

timber bane
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Ahhh sorry sorry

bleak warren
thick moon
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Ello :3

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I'm like, really new to d&d (never been in a session before) but I'm thinking of PC's that I could do for the first time? I'm thinking an elf maybe, not sure which class I should do though

twilit coral
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Hi everyone I am a very fresh new player.I've always wanted to get into d and d, but never had any friends to help me get into it like indont anything about it expect the namenof the game lol if someone would be willingnto help or point menin the right direction on who can i really appreciate it

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Welcome!
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simple lagoon
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Hey everyone! I'm super new and I'm building my first character, and so far, I'm a mountain dwarf fighter, and I'm going for a Frontline tank build. What would be my optimal subclass? I was leaning towards barb, but barb is better suited for DPS is it not? And what job would you suggest? (Battle master, champion, etc) If I got any of the terminology wrong I apologize, like I said I'm super new.

hearty blaze
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wheat crystal
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This is a great question for #character-discussion , if only because tanking is a bit of a different concept in D&D

simple lagoon
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Yes I'm asking about sub classes, or multi-classing

hearty blaze
simple lagoon
hearty blaze
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Copy your message there

lyric fjord
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hello

hearty blaze
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How can I help you?

lyric fjord
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i'm new and i dont know how to play

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

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

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

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

hearty blaze
twilit coral
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Hi everyone final got my character made would anyone be willing to run a training campaign?

minor mason
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onyx raptor
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Do you guys copy the whole class feature into your sheet or just the name and have the rule book nearby ? (im using a tablet and digital sheet)

hearty escarp
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If there is some space, I try to summarise the feature and then put a page reference or link. If not, only the name and the reference.

onyx raptor
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I have the feeling the descriptions are very long. I will do a Title and short summary 🙂 thx

minor mason
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You don't have to for most digital sheets, like DDB.

quartz latch
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Hello, I am new to dnd, I know couple of things about it through reading and friends, but I have never played it before, I do have an idea of my charcter but I aam not sure how o proceed from there

hearty blaze
grave sun
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Hallo I New in DnD I play little bit of game with my friend but really like Fantasy world of the d&d

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wintry hedge
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Hello. Nice to meet y'all. a new joiner here and total beginner here. I am far away from my family and friends and its a little bit hard to find a community where I reside for now, the best way to play is paid online games?

wild onyx
# wintry hedge Hello. Nice to meet y'all. a new joiner here and total beginner here. I am far a...

Paid games tend to have less competition for slots, that's true, but other options exist.

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 areas in sites like Reddit, Roll20 or the D&D Beyond forums to get started.

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Thanks, @wild onyx

minor mason
wild onyx
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Pros and cons. It costs money, sure, and it's always a bit of a gamble as to whether the game is going to get a proper ending.

On the other hand it's good to pay your artists and DMs that have a bit of extra cash can spend that on things to enhance the experience. Player commitment tends to be higher too.

lavish kayak
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you could also describe how you use your axe

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and try using adrenaline surge

timid locust
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When it comes to martial classes, description is everything! How do you swing? What body parts do you aim for? What stance are you taking? These help paint every scene for all the players, breathing life into the combat.

wild onyx
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What's your subclass, or have you not gotten there yet?

Also don't forget thrown weapons. I believe the barbarian kit starts with a bundle of javelins?

modern light
wild onyx
# modern light beserker! and yes javelins

Maybe work out a set of moves, one line descriptions to drop in here and there. The broad swing, the savage slash, the frenzied chopping, the contemptuous backhand.

Have they got any particular fighting style or training? Is there anything distinctive about their weapon?

modern light
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so thats sonething def to take into consideration in fighting style maybe

wild onyx
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Perhaps her rage is exuberance, thriving against the odds, playing to an audience.

umbral galleon
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Hello guys, I’m completely new to DnD. I’ve heard of the game before and know bits and pieces of it but I’d like to get myself started with learning the game and how it works.

hearty escarp
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Welcome! Lemme poke the bot that we have. It contains a bunch of introductory links.

exotic remnantBOT
dire topaz
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Hello everyone i also am completely new to DnD i have heard of it and i mainly saw it also in the Netflix series stranger things a long time ago and it kind of interested me into playing i have some friends who also play DND

cedar sluice
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awesome

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i should check out some reviews comparing the hellfire starter to the borderlands starter.

rough palm
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Hello! I've played 1 campaign for about a year but wasn't able to complete it but I wanted to get back into it. I would say I'm still a beginner cuz I know the basics but I'm still pretty new haha

harsh fjord
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If you feel you need to brush up, check out #learn-to-play and the bot post a few lines up! Otherwise, feel free to ask any specific questions you have.

dusk heart
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hello, i read the announcement and i really want to make it to the next meeting. it sounds super cool and fun.

i have a conflict with another org that may not end until 8pm. do you guys expect the meeting to last much longer than that?

fallen surge
fresh fable
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Hellfire q&a?? That’s on tomorrow

dusk heart
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i may have misread the date

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i saw something quickly about a pvp night

fresh fable
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Where did you read that?

dusk heart
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omg im sorry i realize it was for another server

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i have the official dnd and club dnd right next to each other

fallen surge
# dusk heart omg im sorry i realize it was for another server

No worries. Glad we could solve the mixup. Though if I could give you a piece of advice, I really don't think its a good idea to do a "pvp night" event if you're new to D&D. This game is not meant to be played as PVP. Some people do it anyways just because they want to, but the whole thing is wildly unbalanced and not at all a good representation of what playing D&D is actually like or how it should go. Obviously I can't stop you if this is something you really want to do, but I just don't want you to get a bad first impression of the game when pvp in general is typically considered to be taboo

wild onyx
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Eggs armed with hammers.

dusk heart
rustic burrow
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Does anyone have any tips and tricks for a new player like me to D&D?. Never played it befor but would like to learn it and play it.

exotic remnantBOT
fallen surge
stone vortex
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I have never played dnd before and I would love to try it out is their any group that allows young newcomers?

harsh fjord
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Read through #looking-for-players and see if any strike your fancy. Even if they don't advertise being newbie-friendly, you can always ask!

lavish kayak
exotic remnantBOT
stone vortex
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Thank you

full socket
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Me and a group of friend want to play dnd and want to know which book would be best (i have played bg3 so ik the basics of the game)

minor mason
honest mountain
full socket
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Thanks

harsh fjord
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If you decide you want to dive in and spend some money, the place to start would be with the Player's Handbook. It's the core book of the game.

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But use the free materials first and decide if you enjoy the game first!

cosmic temple
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Howdy, am new here and somewhat new to DND, I know the concept of it just dont know to properly make a character's stats and such

hearty blaze
cosmic temple
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Man thats a lot of reading

knotty hull
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welcome to dnd

echo kelp
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You don't have to memorize it. Just become familiar with the terms and core game mechanics. I'd suggest starting with the first 2 chapters of the free rules.

cosmic temple
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Alright

cobalt imp
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:/ what would be the best way to find a group that is EU based and newcomer friendly?

exotic remnantBOT
#
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.
main fulcrum
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That said, if you look at availability rather than time zones, you may still find something. A DM may be in a different time zone but still running at a time that works for you

cobalt imp
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are there any regional EU servers you can recommend?

signal grotto
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I’m new to dnd, are modern guns like a thing? Or do I have to use like muskets

minor mason
echo kelp
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Depends on whether your DM allows it in their game/setting but yes. And laser guns too.

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But very dependent on the DM allowing it or not.

signal grotto
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Thanks

cedar sluice
deep leaf
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Because they’re in the DMG in both editions; ask your DM for permission to use them first

visual lagoon
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i ve never played dnd and i m not sure how to start. i ve read some stuff and created one character, although i did it alone so maybe not very well. to start should i just look for some people to play 1 game while i learn? or do i need to know the stuff better before playing it?

cedar sluice
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you won't fully absorb stuff until you've been playing for a bit. look for a level one campaign or one-shot that mentions beginners.

echo kelp
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If you feel like you have a passing knowledge of the core game mechanics (no you don't have to have it memorized), then yeah, go find a group and start playing D&D!

exotic remnantBOT
#
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  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
cedar sluice
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you will still be learning and correcting things here and there even after a couple of years. the regular things that get used often will become familiar. but there are always things that only get used once in a while that you'll need to look up. it happens. the table generally just rolls with it since it happens to everyone.

echo kelp
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Indeed. Been playing this game for years and I still miss things or mess things up. But the important thing is that you and your group are having fun playing D&D together.

cedar sluice
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i've recently been corrected about a spell i've been using for 8 years.

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it happens

wide condor
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Hi guys, how are you? I'm new to the group and Discord.

cedar sluice
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hyped. i'm running a game this weekend

cobalt basalt
cedar sluice
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howdy

echo kelp
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Run your ideas by fellow DMs in #dm-discussion - and welcome to the fun of playing D&D as the DM!

upbeat lynx
cedar sluice
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if you need something simple to run for the first time ever as a DM, i suggest Peril in Pinebrook. it is simple, quick, runs through most types of things you'll need to do as a DM, and it isn't overwhelming.

wooden crest
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hi im new to dnd and i was wondering if someone could help me with building a character in dnd beyond aswell as explaining the basics of the game to me

cedar sluice
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how basic do you mean?

wooden crest
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like ive never touched anything to do with dnd other than watching legends of on yt

exotic remnantBOT
cedar sluice
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there's some really good places to start. Peril in Pinebrook is a nice read too, for players and dungeon masters

cerulean plover
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Can you summon a dragon as a dragon sorcerer??

edgy onyx
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You can get the Summon Draconic Spirit -spell, though it isn't limited to the draconic sorcerer subclass

icy skiff
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Can someone explain how dnd works in like baby terms cause like I watched like a few explanations and I js cant understand them😭

hard sundial
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Can I ask a Wizard question(mechanics) in relation to something I am seeing on CR here?

icy skiff
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Holy crap is Nichola tesla

feral bridge
icy skiff
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So basically glorified gambling simulator?

feral bridge
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yea

icy skiff
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Hell yeah

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But like the thing im confused about is like the level system an stuff

edgy onyx
feral bridge
edgy onyx
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When you level up, you gain new features. Your class and race will list what you get at what level, and you add those to your character sheet

icy skiff
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Are those like set in game or like does the dm decide what skills yoh get and stuff

edgy onyx
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It's set in the class features

icy skiff
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Good to know

edgy onyx
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DM can also decide on stuff, but that's called homebrew

feral bridge
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some ppl make their own and thats called homebrew

icy skiff
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Nice

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What's the max amount of classes you can have?

plucky ridge
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As many as you like but you will find you're not as effective the more you multiclass into

edgy onyx
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Game has 13 classes, you could theoretically have all of them, but thats multiclassing, and beyond newcomer topic honestly

feral bridge
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if ur new ideally u should only do one

icy skiff
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Nice cause I was thinking I would be a mage necromancer in my first campaign

edgy onyx
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You could just take Wizard with necromancer subclass

feral bridge
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u can be a wizard and choose a necromancer specialisation

edgy onyx
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No need to multiclass for that

exotic remnantBOT
icy skiff
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Nice

edgy onyx
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(also necromancer isn't it's own class anyways)

icy skiff
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I assumed that

feral bridge
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it is a school of magic

icy skiff
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Nice but my mine problem is I cant find people to play dnd with😭

edgy onyx
feral bridge
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thats the first and hardest step

icy skiff
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Very very sad😭

edgy onyx
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Though as a player it's gonne take a while

icy skiff
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I have ONE one singular person to play it witu

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And that means someone has to be the dm and play the game

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At the same time

feral bridge
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1on1 sessions arent as bad just depends on ur chemistry with the person

icy skiff
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We've been friends since 3rd grade but we both js are to dumb to understand dnd😭

rapid rover
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That actually sounds fun, what if u have like npcs in the party that the player can control like baldurs gate

feral bridge
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yea thats usually what happens

rapid rover
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I wanna get into dnd cuz I’ve spent 100 hours on bg3 and have a couple friends I want to DM for

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Don’t know where to start tho lol

icy skiff
feral bridge
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fr tho theres some good starter adventures to run like lost mine of phandelver

rapid rover
icy skiff
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I went through dnd tok and kept seeing the phrase one shot what does that mean cause I have a vague idea

rapid rover
icy skiff
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Oh ok

feral bridge
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u can have a main plot but dont expect ur players to do exactly what u think they will

rapid rover
rapid rover
icy skiff
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My friend pitch for his character is a rouge that genuinely is js a freaky ahh guy🙏 😭

feral bridge
austere basalt
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HI (●’◡’●)ﾉ

feral bridge
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running something prewritten will give u a grasp for the rules and how adventures r structured

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which often r structured the way u described

icy skiff
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So what prewritten one do you recommend for a 2 player session

feral bridge
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hard to balance 2 players so u might have to give them npc companions. but theres lost mine of phandelver, dragon of icespire peak, dragon of stormwreck isle, and a final option could be waterdeep dragon heist

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waterdeep dragon heist can be hard to run for new players tho (i heard)

icy skiff
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Thats a lot

deep leaf
feral bridge
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but it is a low level simpleish adventure

icy skiff
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Nice

feral bridge
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and theres even yt guides on running these

icy skiff
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Im gonna do some research on necromancers and stuff so I can understand what im gonna be dealing with

feral bridge
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one of the villains of lost mine of phandelver is a necromancer i think

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pretty cool

icy skiff
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Nice

#

Can adding certain things to your back story affect your skills and stuff*

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?

feral bridge
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u can choose something called a background that influences ur skills

icy skiff
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Ohh

plucky ridge
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Yes, it's part of character creation

feral bridge
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but if u mean a written backstory its rlly up to u

plucky ridge
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There's a chapter in the free basic rules that gives an overview of making a character

harsh fjord
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But you don’t get to say, “My character used to be a god so he gets all these extra powers.”

icy skiff
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Good to know good to know

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Yeah makes sense I was js gonna add like his dad used to be wizard so he has his old faded spell book that he has to fix himself and restore it so he can use it as a clue to find his dad

feral bridge
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but if u wanna choose to not take extra languages cuz “my character lived in a monastery his whole life” then ur allowed to do that

icy skiff
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Nice

feral bridge
static verge
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Creates a wood-elf ranger for a friend's DnD campaign

Makes them massively traumatised with emotional attachment to a birdman with daddy issues

😭

pliant jackal
#

Can someone explain how to play DND, I don't understand it that much

static verge
pliant jackal
sharp imp
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how do i know if my character is good enough?

nimble flint
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hey chat i plan to run my first ever oneshot soon with some friends

is there a channel that explains damage types and how that works like fire damage, cold damage, vs normal dmg

thanks in advance! :p

nimble flint
hearty blaze
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Sorry, if you and your table like you playing them

sharp imp
sharp imp
plucky ridge
#

What do you feel the character is missing?

hearty blaze
hearty blaze
sharp imp
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okayy

drifting pond
#

I still haven’t received the discord reward on the Roblox game

hearty blaze
hearty blaze
wheat crystal
feral bridge
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he left the server

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apparently an invite to the roblox game sent him here

wheat crystal
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Damage types also don’t confer any special benefits or downsides inherently. So fire damage on its own wouldn’t, say, light an enemy on fire but an effect might deal fire damage and light objects on fire.

hearty blaze
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The closest thing we have to “normal” is bludgeoning, piercing and slashing. Well, assuming they mean “normal” as “physical”.

lavish kayak
hearty blaze
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apparently an invite to the roblox game sent him here

wheat crystal
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There’s also the “magical” descriptor which normally applies only to bludgeoning/piercing/slashing damage (e.g. for a magic weapon).

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Again as above only interacts with resistances, vulnerability, and immunity

feral bridge
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get this man a true

hearty blaze
lavish kayak
hearty blaze
#

Again, think pokemon if you’ve played it

wheat crystal
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In summary for those effects, a creature might have resistance, immunity, and/or vulnerability to certain damage types.:

  • Resistance: 1/2x damage from the type
  • Immunity: 0x damage from the type
  • Vulnerability: 2x damage from the type
    Note that these mechanics are performed after any other damage modifiers. If the result has a decimal you round down.
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Ah beat me to it

hearty blaze
wheat crystal
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Got the surprised condition so I got disadvantage 😅

lavish kayak
hearty blaze
lavish kayak
#

anyway, i use pseudopod

wheat crystal
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To illustrate an example, let’s say you had resistance to bludgeoning damage and you had a feature that reduced bludgeoning damage by 3. Now you get hit for an attack that deals 14 bludgeoning damage:

  • First you would apply your damage reduction. 14 —> 11
  • Second you would apply your resistance. 11 —> 5.5
  • Third you would round down since you got a decimal result. 5.5 —> 5
    So instead of taking 14 bludgeoning damage you would take 5.
feral bridge
#

a toilet mimic is actually so scary

#

imagine sitting down and instantly realising u cant stand back up

lavish kayak
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i meaaaaaaaaan

hearty blaze
lavish kayak
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mimic hordes exist right

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imagine a mimic furniture store

feral bridge
hearty blaze
#

I’ve regularly referenced the idea of a bed mimic

winter smelt
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How do you get started with no friends

hearty blaze
twin kayak
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those who dough

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(“there ain’t no conversation going on why not say something random”)

minor mason
minor mason
twin kayak
hearty blaze
twin kayak
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if there’s no discussion there’s no topic

hearty blaze
lavish kayak
#

this channel is here for a reason

pastel perch
#

Hello I am trying to get into dnd but I can never find any were that will let join. If Amy one knows some good websites to look at to find a campaign to join that would be great.

hearty blaze
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Also a local table top games store or a library can be a good place to start if you haven’t already.

minor mason
fresh fable
pastel perch
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I am wanting an in person campaign

fresh fable
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Local game store it is then, if you are in the UK have a search for a geek retreat near you

hearty blaze
pastel perch
hearty blaze
pastel perch
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I have looked into game arcades to play but most the time they are full and can't have any more players

hearty blaze
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I’m not from South Australia, so idk what stores yall have, so I’d recommend checking your local library or searching up “table top games stores near me” and seeing how it goes.

hearty blaze
pastel perch
willow yarrow
#

Hi ! I am totally a newbie in dnd and I would love to make friends and learn about this univers ! I don’t know how to really begin to learn about lore, rules,… I would love to find a campaign and join them

echo kelp
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Welcome to the official D&D Discord server ran by Wizards of the Coast/D&D. Check out #learn-to-play and the free basic rules to help get you started: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/free-rules (I suggest reading the first 2 chapters as they cover the core game mechanics and how to create a character).
Feel free to ask specific questions and we'll help answer them!

#

As for finding a group to play with, we have several Looking For Game channels. Please read #find-a-game carefully as it explains how to use those channels.

lavish kayak
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there is a multiverse tho

willow yarrow
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Oh okay ! Which would be the most interesting to read first to have a good idea of the universe ?

lavish kayak
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that kinda the point, there is a multiverse

#

where all dnd games take place

oblique mauve
#

I have been playing D&D for a while, but I'm new to this server. Is there a chat or channel centered around finding new players to start a campaign with?

lavish kayak
unborn moon
#

Hey

hearty escarp
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Welcome!

exotic remnantBOT
radiant nova
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Hi hii :D

lavish kayak
#

hiiii

radiant nova
lavish kayak
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just prepping my game for sunday

radiant nova
#

I'm hoping to join a DND group

exotic remnantBOT
#
Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

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

Hii

#

It says "If you are unable to create a character due to missing options, return to the Home tab and change your source settings." but I went to the home tab and can't find what source settings I should change

hearty escarp
unborn moon
#

Hey thanks for replying. But everything including that is enabled. Should I disable something or chose something elsewhere?

hearty escarp
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Hmm, no that sounds like some sort of bug. Perhaps try to reload your browser window.

harsh fjord
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What options are you looking for? Not all content is freely available, so if you don't own the books on DDB or otherwise have access to it via content-sharing, some options won't be available to you.

hearty escarp
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Oh. That also shows up if you haven't selected or filled the necessary fields during the creation process. Have you assigned your ability scores?

unborn moon
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No but now I did and it worked. Thanks for your help

tawdry breach
#

Yo I just found a group entirely of beginners around my age

tender dust
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I need that tbh

bitter void
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What's reverse ac

deft sigil
bitter void
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The web

timid locust
deft sigil
# bitter void The web

It sounds like a houserule or homebrew then because its not an official term in 5th edition

At best it might be referring to THAC0 which is like an ad&d 2nd edition thing

bitter void
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I went to the comments of where I found it and someone said it was like reverse armour class

timid locust
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"reverse AC" and "reverse armor class" mean the same thing, since AC stands for Armor Class.

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Either way, it's a term that someone on the Internet made up, and isn't a real thing in the game.

bitter void
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Oh I see

slate bolt
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?tag new cleric

exotic remnantBOT
#

classCleric Cleric

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

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

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

slate bolt
#

?tag new wizard

exotic remnantBOT
#

classWizard Wizard

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

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

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

round remnant
#

Hey guys, the cool down for sending a message in the lfg channel is a week, are there any other official servers that host one-shots or mainly lfgs? I'm still pretty new to dnd

deft sigil
round remnant
deft sigil
round remnant
arctic pine
#

Hello!

I'm Marko.
I'm new in DND. I know little about this gamemode. I've played it few times with friends. I'm excited to join a game and learn the mechanics again. Hit me up here or on my dms!

Much love!

exotic remnantBOT
timid locust
minor mason
fallen surge
#

I think it really depends on your definition of "a lot of combat." I personally DM an extremely role play heavy campaign, but that's mostly because it takes place in a city so the party aren't being attack by random monsters in the forest and such. So from my perspective, having 1 combat encounter every 2-3 sessions is a lot. But other people may expect combat to take place every session, and only have a session off from combat every once in a while

honest mountain
timid locust
#

That's quite a lot, even for me.

#

But, one way or another, it'll depend on your table.

fallen surge
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Maybe if you're doing an intense dungeon crawl type of campaign that could work, but I wouldn't call that the norm by any means

minor mason
fallen surge
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Combats also just take a long time to actually finish. Assuming its a medium or hard difficulty encounter, I'd consider it lucky if you cold finish the encounter in under an hour. So doing that twice in a single session does not give you much time to actually progress the story or role play with each other.

round remnant
wicked sable
slate bolt
#

I am doing a 5th level one-shot, how many of what level, spells do i get in my spellbook? as a wizard, im new to wizards lol

wicked sable
timid locust
static rose
#

Im picking one class and learn atleast 2-3 subclass in a few days...

slate bolt
timid locust
#

For Druid? If you're looking for that spellcasting vibe, Land is the most versatile.

wicked sable
#

if you want to wild shape more, choose moon

fallen surge
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Circle of the Land is a good starting subclass for a newcomer, yeah. Though I will say, druids are also a very complicated class. Wizard, Druid, and Artificer are the 3 most complicated ones IMO. For druids, the complexity comes from wild shape. You have to keep track of what stat blocks you can transform into, and there are very special rules you need to follow while transformed. If you play a subclass that does not use wild shape, or at least uses it very rarely (like Wildfire or Stars) that could help make it feel simpler

static rose
#

What is the simplest Artificer?

wicked sable
lavish kayak
timid locust
lavish kayak
fallen surge
#

The complexity of artificer does not come from its subclasses, so they're all about the same

lavish kayak
#

idk why i said artificerdndLol

wraith flicker
#

Hello everyone, im COMPLETELY new tò DND, have always been interested in it but never found the chance (or the right friends) tò explore It more. I would love tò do some runs with anyones, i think im interested in the sorcerer (i got told i can shoot black holes with It) and cleric as i always main healers and buffers in most games i played, hope ill get hit up by yall

timid locust
static rose
#

I was learning about Artilarist the other day...

lavish kayak
static rose
#

Except for somany infusions at later level...

wraith flicker
timid locust
lavish kayak
fallen surge
timid locust
#

That's fair. I'm still looking at this from a newcomer perspective, though

static rose
#

Colossus, can I talk about a homebrew mechanic I thought of in dm? (Artificer related)

lavish kayak
fallen surge
#

I'd prefer not to use DMs. But you can post it in the homebrew channel of this server if you like

dire mesa
slate bolt
wraith flicker
lavish kayak
dire mesa
#

^ what he said 🙂

wraith flicker
#

Uhhh sure, ill do more tries

drifting spear
#

Hey sorry for just muddling any convos going on. I'm just interested in joking a group for some DND now I have a computer

lavish kayak
hollow swan
#

hello

#

im new to this, never played before bur i would like to try

exotic remnantBOT
timid locust
hollow swan
cedar sluice
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One of these days I should just fire up a spontaneous discord one-shot to teach newbies for a couple of hours. Though that might confuse them more because I run the 2014 rules.

#

Scrap that, I'd run Tales of the Valiant.

tender dust
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I would join im a newbie

cedar sluice
#

cool. i'm not ready to run it, though. i'll list something in the lfg channels when i am. but thanks for mentioning it.

exotic remnantBOT
#
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lavish kayak
#

?

toxic phoenix
#

Once a character is stabilized (from a healers kit) what can that character do?

harsh fjord
toxic phoenix
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thanks 😔

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I have question about the dagger and the Nick property and how it works

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like and example maybe

dry moth
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I have no idea how DND works, But I find it pretty cool, any advice?

exotic remnantBOT
harsh fjord
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Read the rules and #learn-to-play. Ask questions if you're confused about something! Folks are generally eager to help clear things up.

potent ore
#

Sorry if covered before. I'm restarting playing and have the 3 new 2024 rule books. A player really wants to be a tabaxi. Do I need to buy the monsters of the multi verse or are the Tabaxi rules anywhere online I can view it download? Id prefer that to buying a whole extra book (but will if needs be) thanks!

main fulcrum
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That book is not legally available for free and DDB no longer allows purchasing individual species.

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You could ask the player if they're willing to buy it, since they're the one who wants to play it. Or homebrew something.

potent ore
#

Thanks, appreciate that.
TBH it's reduced on Amazon so I may just comit

#

Any overview of what else is covered in the book is it monsters too?

main fulcrum
#

It has a handful of player species and the rest is monsters iirc.

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So it's not a bad resource if you like to build your own encounters. Though they are the old style of statblocks

potent ore
#

Ah I thought it was 2024 aligned

slate bolt
#

?tag new wizard

exotic remnantBOT
#

classWizard Wizard

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

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

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

main fulcrum
deep leaf
#

?tag new paladin

exotic remnantBOT
#

classPaladin Paladin

Smite foes and shield allies with divine and martial might
Paladins are united by their oaths to stand against the forces of annihilation and corruption. Whether sworn before a god’s altar, in a sacred glade before nature spirits, or in a moment of desperation and grief with the dead as the only witnesses, a Paladin’s oath is a powerful bond. It is a source of power that turns a devout warrior into a blessed champion.

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

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

rich peak
#

What app should I use to make a character sheet

cedar sluice
#

generally dndbeyond. i'd suggest making one by hand using the rulebook and a fillable pdf (or paper)

#

going through step by step really helps to understand where the numbers come from instead of just clicking buttons and ending up with something that works, but you don't really know how or why it works

rich peak
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Ok thanks

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But I used dnd beyond and it didn’t work for me

cedar sluice
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the options are limited for free, to be honest.

rich peak
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Ok

cedar sluice
#

if you make a character by hand you can borrow someone's book. often libraries have D&D books to check out.

rich peak
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I can’t make them by hand that’s why I’m trying to find an app

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And I’m looking for a group

marble frigate
# rich peak What app should I use to make a character sheet

For 2024 edition:
DNDBeyond - official builder from the devs of D&D
Roll20 - use this if you were planing on using that site as an online tabletop environment

A good one I like for 2014 edition is Aurora too - though that’s Windows only (others work on a lot of platforms)

cedar sluice
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read through chapter 1 and 2 of the basic rules on the dndbeyond site. you have to make a character through the webpage.

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oh. that's what's going on. the dndbeyond app can't make a character, you need to do that on the webpage. but you can see it and access it in the app after.

rich peak
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I did that

marble frigate
cedar sluice
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you can access the character on the app after it has been made

rich peak
#

The app didn’t work for my device

cedar sluice
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oh. then try just using the webpage

rich peak
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I did

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I’m looking for a group

cedar sluice
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at some point i should learn the command to bring up the looking for group instructions

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there are channels on here to look for groups

rich peak
#

Ok

marble frigate
cedar sluice
#

there we go

rich peak
#

Ok thanks

cedar sluice
rich peak
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Thanks I’ll check it out

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Oh I can’t buy anything

cedar sluice
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you can still check out the free stuff

rich peak
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My friend uses an app that only has a character sheet and ok

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I can’t get shard

cedar sluice
#

many other character sheet apps really aren't supported or endorsed. even if we really like them and find them really useful.

rich peak
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It doesn’t show up

cedar sluice
#

there is a character sheet from More Purple More Better, you have to buy it but it has so much stuff integrated into it.

main fulcrum
#

Out of curiosity, is there a particular reason you can't make a sheet by hand?

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Since this is the official d&d site, anything we can recommend is going to have same free content by default.

lost silo
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and if you are struggling to open and use common websites, there maybe an issue with the settings on your device that prevent you from usin them?

rich peak
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No

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It’s not anything in settings

rich peak
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I found an app

cedar sluice
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nice. don't tell us what it is

rich peak
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Why

main fulcrum
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If it has more than the default free content for free then it's piracy and we can't discuss it here per server rules

rich peak
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Oh ok

#

Can I describe the logo???

left goblet
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Hello

rich peak
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Hi

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Can I describe the logo???

main fulcrum
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You can probably say the name. To confirm one way or the other

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There are perfectly legal apps with the standard free content

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So it just depends on what it has

rich peak
#

To confirm if it’s able to be typed in chat???

main fulcrum
#

To confirm whether it's an app we can discuss or not. If not, that'll be the end of it
And the mods may clean up those messages later.
Without knowing what it is or the content it has, we can't tell you if it's fine to talk about.

rich peak
#

The logo is

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A whit dragon wrapped around a multi colored d20 dice with a black back round

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Do you know the app

main fulcrum
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Sorry, I don't actually know app logos

rich peak
#

Ah

main fulcrum
#

The best I can tell you is that if it only has the default free options for free, then it should be fine

rich peak
#

It timed me out for a minute whenever I tried to send it

river peak
#

Running Lost Mines for a few buddies thru Discord. Is it difficult to play a character AND DM? They’re a group of 3, I want to play but also feels like it would help for the group to be four instead of three for combat. Super new to dnd, by the way.

honest mountain
honest mountain
main fulcrum
rich peak
river peak
honest mountain
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That’s what NPCs are for

main fulcrum
main fulcrum
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Plus banter 😁

river peak
#

Appreciate the feedback!

#

One more question, what’s a good way to handle player disputes? I’ve had them roll one time and then another time just decided “if he doesn’t want to give your character a potion, he doesn’t have to. You won’t convince him.” But then also had them roll a time when a player convinced another player to not grab supplies from a wagon that didn’t belong to them.

cedar sluice
honest mountain
cedar sluice
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also be sure its just the PCs having a dispute, not the players.

river peak
river peak
cedar sluice
#

encourage players that have disputes with each other out of character to do that out of character. using a PC as proxy for that sort of thing tends to end poorly. sometimes even to the point of showing up on CritCrab.

#

as for the Essentials Kit rulebook, WotC still has the pdf up for free. its just not so easy to access anymore. it used to be on their educator resources. however, since it was 2014 rules and they'll be updating the educator resourced to 2024, its no longer on the educator resources page.

main fulcrum
#

If they're in character disputes, I generally leave it up to the players how they want to resolve it. Either by talking to each other, or rolling if they prefer. I'll sometimes roll to see if I notice another character lying to me or not, for example, even though I as the player definitely knows they're lying.

river peak
cedar sluice
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tasha's has more in it about sidekicks. the essentials kit only has one type of warrior and one type of spellcaster. Tasha's has an offensive warrior and defensive warrior, and the spellcaster sidekick can come in three varieties.

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there's also an expert sidekick, which either way has just the one variety.

#

good news is that the party can decide to swap out one sidekick for another when it makes logical sense. like they can head into the tavern or inn or wherever and park their hired expert sidekick and then hire a warrior defensive or spellcaster healer since they will be going up against a lot of fighting.

river peak
#

Yeah my players chose the two human fighters and the dwarf from the module, they don’t have a spellcaster in the party and were barely in the hideout. It’s evident they’ll need a spellcaster, I think.

tardy scarab
#

Hello everyone. Kinda new to DND and don't know anything at all but wanted to get started and join a campaign when I learn. If anyone can help me out and teach me how to play that would be greatly appreciated

exotic remnantBOT
plucky ridge
tardy scarab
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Thank You!

soft osprey
#

Hai,hellos im new to dnd can i get any assistance on what to do, i got some tips from my friend but im not sure on where i can join a campaign or what to use for character wise

misty wedge
#

Hello. Not new to DnD. Just looking for a place! 🙂 looking around and exploring right now.

marsh orchid
#

holle I am new on DnD looking to lear and stard don't have experience or material

terse zinc
#

Honestly, the thing that is stopping me from playing online dnd with people is i love the idea of playing dnd rather than playin. I have never even looked at rules.

wheat crystal
#

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

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

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

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

terse zinc
#

i should have made my wording better. i have looked at rules. it was very boring and didnt interest me. so i opted to playing single player dnd video games like bg and neverwinter nights. In real game this will make dm and players annoyed. i dont dont want them to waste their time on me. I do like role playing aspect of the game. A lot. however, combat aspect.

rich peak
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I Need help

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Whatever I do it won’t let me type in looking for dm

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And I need a group to start off because I just started dnd today

echo kelp
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Correct - type in a channel you can type in like here /looking-for

#

Select one of the channel options that will pop up

#

Bot will give you a form to fill out, fill it out and submit.

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Bot posts in the appropriate channel and attaches a thread to the LFG post.

rich peak
#

Ok thank you for your help

rich peak
#

I’m confused

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How will I know if a dm response to my looking for dm post

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???

#

Hello???

main fulcrum
#

They'll reach out to you or respond to it

rich peak
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How will they reach out will they dm me???

main fulcrum
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Up to them. They might DM you. THey might reply to your post

#

I wouldn't expect an immediate reply regardless

rich peak
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Oh ok thank you

little marsh
#

Hello?

hearty blaze
# little marsh Hello?

Goooood morning afternoon evening, Nugget Dnd Player Helpline here, how can I help you today?

little marsh
#

I'm just new to DnD, so i don't know much

hearty blaze
#

Would you like to know more?

little marsh
#

yes

hearty blaze
#

If yes, I’d recommend to go to #learn-to-play to get started. Look through the free rules (I’ll link it below, but it’s there), make a practice character and familiarise enough to be able to effectively play a game. After that, look at #find-a-game to find a game.

For making characters, https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024/creating-a-character will help. You can also go to specifically #character-discussion for help, tell them you’re new and they’ll be patient (hopefully). Learn the rules first tho.

hearty blaze
#

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

#

^
Everything I said above applies to any newcomer, so if you have the same question as Eagle these are my recommended steps.

dire mesa
dire mesa
prisma pivot
#

hello im new to dnd

hearty blaze
prisma pivot
#

well everything i tried it once but that was just making characters i dont know how to help or anything

#

so idk

hasty pebble
#

Hello I'm relatively new and I have a character idea based off a fictional character but I am not good at character creation. I guess I was just wondering if there was someone who's Interested in helping me make said character? I hope I'm in the right channel for this-

hearty blaze
hearty blaze
hasty pebble
#

Thank you! I've made a couple of my own characters and even played through a campaign, I just wanna play as this one character.

hearty blaze
#

Well that’s fair then!

simple lantern
#

I'm new to D&D, joined in my friends' campaign which is already at level 8, 2 of us already got recked in first round of combat (the fighter and the paladin) would running the hell out of there be a valid response 😅

hearty blaze
simple lantern
#

Fighter is on death saves, Paladin isn't far away from being that way too 😅 Was just exploring the underdark and thought this cavern looked interesting, and then a Behir pops out the water 😅 This is also shortly after fighting a group of Drow so spells are abit lacking 😂

hearty blaze
#

Yeah dip. Go. The DM either has something valuable there, or doesn’t want you there. Both involve getting out and considering your options.

simple lantern
#

Exactly what I was thinking 😅

pastel perch
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Once I buy the players hand book what is the first section I should read that isn't making me character

hearty escarp
#

The Introduction and Chapter 1 😄

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Aside from those, you really only need the rest once it comes up. For example, there is no need to read all of the spells if your character doesn't cast any.

spare phoenix
pastel perch
#

Planing on getting 5e

dull kindle
#

A lot of spells are filler anyways

spare phoenix
hearty blaze
#

Both are 5e

pastel perch
#

What the difference

spare phoenix
pastel perch
#

Like diffrent spells or what

dull kindle
#

Its a general update/rebalance to 2014

echo kelp
#

2024 is where the game is and going. Generally a more polished D&D 5th edition

pastel perch
#

Oh ok. What is the standard that most dm use currently

edgy onyx
#

Whatever the specific DM prefers, really 😛

dull kindle
#

I think people are divided into 2014 or 2024

echo kelp
#

It’s not that divided but some folks do have strong opinions

dull kindle
#

2014 has more overall content when it comes to races and subclasses etc but 2024 is more updated and balances some weaker classes pretty well

hearty blaze
#

Newer players use 2024 more

#

I think

pastel perch
#

If I get 2024 will I need to go back and get 2014 if my dm want it

echo kelp
#

2024 is forward compatible - meaning you can use 2014 materials with 2024 materials without much issue

pastel perch
#

So witch one do yiu suggest getting

echo kelp
#

I’d go with 2024 personally as again that’s where D&D is going and future content will be based on it for the foreseeable future

pastel perch
#

Ok thanks Also can dm just say no to a character

echo kelp
#

You can play with just the free rules (there is also a 2014 free rules on DnDBeyond)

hearty blaze
edgy onyx
#

DM is the arbiter of rules, and rule 0 is the DM can do anything, so yes, they can say no to your character, either because it doesn't fit the campaign, or if it has other issues they do not accept

pastel perch
#

I mostly know the rules it is more for deep understanding off sub classes feats and other things like that

ornate kiln
pastel perch
#

Ok

edgy onyx
#

Yeah, a good DM will actually mention any banned races or what they will not accept ahead of time

dull kindle
#

I had DMs kick/ban me from the start dndLol Anything goes its not single player after all

edgy onyx
#

Honestly at that point it's a bullet dodged

sage portal
#

Hello. I've played dnd in the past, but not really a lot. Wanna get more into it, maybe. I like playing a sorc. I'm very much a newb. ❤️

lavish kayak
#

?tag new sorcerer

exotic remnantBOT
#

classSorcerer Sorcerer

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

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

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

slate crypt
#

HELLLO EVERYONE

lavish kayak
sage portal
slate crypt
#

I buyed myself a D&D set but I never played cause I have no friends who are interested in playing

lavish kayak
#

as youre new to dnd, let me poke the bot

exotic remnantBOT
sage portal
#

I played Star Wars dnd in high school but that's it. I play bg3 but that's it

slate crypt
#

Isn t it easier to learn while you play????

sage portal
#

Yee

lavish kayak
sage portal
#

I know what I'm doing for the most part. 😅

slate crypt
#

when is the next game session

lavish kayak
#

i want to explain it but dosh is probably cooking so ill wait

timid locust
lavish kayak
#

and btw, you need to find a group

#

you cant just walk into a session

timid locust
# slate crypt Isn t it easier to learn while you play????

As for this question, not necessarily. It's usually recommended to get a grasp of the basic rules before you join in a game. It'd be a bit rude to put the responsibility of teaching you the game on the DM and all the other players in the middle of a session, after all.

twin ginkgo
#

but what do you suggest to read first?

lavish kayak
#

the free rules. lemme poke the bot

exotic remnantBOT
twin ginkgo
#

Oh, lovely

timid locust
#

Check out the free Basic Rules above.

dire mesa
cloud frost
#

Hello 👋 there

opal merlin
#

Guys, I've never DMed or played DnD in My life, but I want to DM to play with my friends, so I wanted advice from experienced DMs to know:

Do I need to be the DnD rules and informations king to be a DM?The master of calculation?

When do I improvise and how

When the players just decide to not follow the plot what can I do?

I still didn't read the book of the Dungeon Master and the Manual of Monsters, but I will after actually understand the DnD Character Sheet.

timid locust
opal merlin
minor mason
lyric mirage
#

I wanna do a sorcerer dragonborne that acts like a cowboy, sorcerer so I can shoot eldritch blast with finger guns. Are there any other races I should play or classes I should multiclass in?

wet forge
#

Not really. I say go full warlock to get the most amounts of Eldritch blast

lyric mirage
#

Okie dokie I appreciate it

arctic pine
#

Anyone quickly need a player? I'm free for 6 hours from now! I'm a noob.

lavish kayak
#

dont advertise for games here

#

also btw, dnd games dont normally just start that quickly

timid locust
#

It's not uncommon to expect a few days or even a week+ of preparation once you find a group.

wild onyx
lapis epoch
#

how do you request a game as a new person, Im so confused

timid locust
lapis epoch
#

ohhh okay

fleet sundial
#

hai guys, im totally new to literally all of this, can anyone give me advice on what my first step should be to get into DnD? i really need help qwq

exotic remnantBOT
fallen surge
lavish kayak
#

if you have questions, ask away!

fleet sundial
#

okay thank you!!!

merry grove
#

hello! this may be a silly question so bear with me. i have been getting really into dnd lately and ive never actually played before but one day want to. what's a good class to do as a beginner?

ornate kiln
#

the class that is the most appealing to you after you read their description

lavish kayak
timid locust
#

If you're looking for simplicity, then Fighter, Rogue, Barbarian, or Monk are the most straightforward to learn. This is because they don't have spells by default.

merry grove
#

thank you!

vague heart
#

I want to start as an DM so could you give me some tipps?

lavish kayak
#

?tag dmtips

exotic remnantBOT
#

dynoError No tag dmtips found.

lavish kayak
#

welp, i keep forgetting, ill just give up on that

timid locust
#

-# It's just dmtips

lavish kayak
#

?dmtips

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

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

Embrace the shared story.

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

It’s not a competition.

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

Be fair and flexible.

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

Modify the adventure to suit your tastes.

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

Don’t worry about mistakes.

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

elder kettle
#

I joined a D&D club at school

lavish kayak
elder kettle
#

But the aren’t teaching me to play

#

Pls help

#

Idk how to play

exotic remnantBOT
wild onyx
elder kettle
#

Alright

#

I need to learn before the 29th

lavish kayak
#

only what your character can do

wild onyx
#

The first couple of chapters in the Free Rules are a good start. That, and taking a go at how putting a character together works in practice.

hearty blaze
#

These, plus maybe short and long rests, is the amount I’d say you should learn before your first game

honest island
#

hello

hearty blaze
honest island
#

new to this server

hearty blaze
#

Do you wish to know the rules or have a question, or just popping in to say hello?

fleet sundial
#

guys i think ive made my character

hearty blaze
fleet sundial
honest island
hearty blaze
fleet sundial
#

oki thanks

hearty blaze
hearty blaze
#

Apart from a few small issues

#

Number 1: You need to select more spells

fleet sundial
fleet sundial
lavish kayak
hearty blaze
#

Number 2: What’s your vision with this character? They have 10 constitution and therefore will struggle to front line or concentrate on spells

#

Are you wanting them to wear heavy armour and ward off attacks, or be a swifter martial-esque wizard?

fleet sundial
hearty blaze
#

Because having 15 strength and 14 Dex is trying to achieve two different things at once

fleet sundial
#

i awnted to be like hella versatile

lavish kayak
#

that doesnt actually work

fleet sundial
#

:(

lavish kayak
#

you will just be not very good at everything

hearty blaze
#

Wizards are pretty versatile in the sense they got a lot of spells that could be good for different occasions

fleet sundial
fleet sundial
hearty blaze
#

Someone who’s class is “fighter” isn’t great at much apart from, well, “fighting”