dnd-newcomers

[hearty blaze]

Can you not send it from the app? If not just log in on the website and send us the link.

[uncut flower]

Ill see

[hearty blaze]

I don’t use the app so idk

[uncut flower]

Big problem

So I downloaded the pdf file no problem

But I checked my equipment and nothing there

[hearty blaze]

Yeah you should’ve done that before

[uncut flower]

Even tho I clearly put equipment

How to fix that

[hearty blaze]

Try again maybe? Sounds like a glitch.

[uncut flower]

When I go back and check

It says its there

But when I click check sheet its not

[hearty blaze]

Well send the the sheet to #character-discussion and we’ll see if it’s good for the other parts

[mellow fulcrum]

ok i sett up a lookin for now

[echo kelp]

Yeah please keep any D&D game organizing to the Looking For Game channels please as it’s off-topic outside of there. Thanks!

[uncut flower]

Ok

This is frustrating my stuff wont work

[mellow fulcrum]

whats upp?

[hearty escarp]

Important to note is that you can't upload your sheet here as a pdf. If you want to share it, set your character public and share the url.

[weak sorrel]

Oh whys that?

[hearty escarp]

As a very large and public server, allowing media upload has probably too many bad implications to make it worth the benefits.

[weak sorrel]

Ah fairs. Makes sense

[uncut flower]

I managed to fix it, link is in character discussion now

[thorn panther]

is dragonborn a good class?

[hearty escarp]

It's a species! And yeah, they're awesome.

[thorn panther]

whats a good like class for them?

[hearty escarp]

Anything can fit, but I've seen people play them as barbarians, paladins and fighters.

[hearty blaze]

I’ve also seen clerics, rogues, sorcerers and whopadeee they fit with everything

Being a Dragonborn is too cool to be secluded to a few classes

[minor mason]

All species fit all classes

[rocky hearth]

dragonn

[mellow goblet]

Hello! I'm new to DND and this server and would like to know if there's a channel where I can find a group to play with

[exotic remnant]

Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

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

[fallen surge]

As the bot post above explains, the #find-a-game channel has instructions for this process. The simple explanation is that we have "looking-for" channels, but you cannot directly post in them. You can use a server bot to fill out a form, then a post will be generated for you based on your answers in the form. Or you can browse through the posts that are there, and use the response thread to reach out to any groups that sound interesting to you

[mighty mortar]

I am thinking of multiclassing my first ever character which is a warlock into a blood hunter how many levels would you recommend putting into blood hunter? Also he is great old one patron subclass

[edgy onyx]

Might wanna try in #character-discussion or #optimization
Multiclassing is not really a newcomer topic (And generally not recommended if you don't know why you're multiclassing in the first place)

[spice zenith]

OK, I have a solid group of 5 people and we all understand character sheets, what else should I try to learn and if possible does anyone have any video recommendations?

[lavish kayak]

try and give the free rules a read, or check out this vid from ginni di https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNNBjVmNbQI\

[spice zenith]

Thanks I'll give them a look over

[thorn shadow]

Hey y'all, how do i purchase the Tasha's Cauldron of Everything on DnD Beyond. I'm trying to get Circle of Stars and I'm unsure how to integrate it on the website
I'm a lil stuck

[lavish kayak]

buy it in the marketplace, for more answers i advise going to #ddb-support

[thorn shadow]

thanks!

[worn cypress]

Does anyone know an app to design a character and if there is a website with sessions I wanna play

[lavish kayak]

dndbeyond

and you can find games on this server, check out #find-a-game

[worn cypress]

Thank you much appreciated

[deft kite]

How do I make a character?

[exotic remnant]

Welcome to Adventure!

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

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

Quick Links

Basic Rules | Introductory videos | Create a character

[lavish kayak]

@deft kite check out the basic rules above and ask any questions you have

[deft kite]

ok

[hearty blaze]

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

[tawdry breach]

I'm gonna try dming for a campaign with some lads I know but most of them are probably gonna cancel last second or not attend so my antisocial goofball of a human being will have to get other people from school to play

[hearty blaze]

Well that sucks

Does your school have a library?

Maybe ask to collaborate with them

[tawdry breach]

Like what? Put up posters

[hearty blaze]

Possibly

Set up a dnd club

Could be fun

[tawdry breach]

I don't think setting up clubs over here is the same as you have

[hearty blaze]

Probably not

Why do you think they won’t attend?

[tawdry breach]

No I don't think student-run clubs are a thing at my school

But I've gotten stuck with a guidance counselor for some problems so I can ask

[muted ruin]

Hello, I'm new to D&D and I dont know who to ask. I drew my character (inspired by a few of other characters) and I need advice, is it fine, what should I change etc. Where should I ask?

[hearty blaze]

Oh! #character-discussion is perfect for that

Oh wait no

[proud lake]

find a group is annoying since its either when i can not play due to persoanl shit or its already full

[hearty blaze]

If it’s for art you go maybe to #dnd-arts-and-crafts , if it’s for anything else character related go to #character-discussion

[muted ruin]

Okay, thank you so much

[hearty blaze]

You could definitely still try and go around asking for it

[tawdry breach]

I'll have to wait a week since break just started

[hearty blaze]

#find-a-game

[small cloak]

Does anyone have any tips on where to start on learning how to DM? My friends want to play but can't find one so I'm trying to learn it myself 🌚

[pallid socket]

Same

[exotic remnant]

No tag newdm found.

[hearty blaze]

Communicate with your players
Respect your players
Put passion into the game
Don’t overprep
Expand your vocabulary
Show, not tell (and use descriptive language that talks into all senses)
Have fun, no stress, and COMMUNICATE
Have a session zero
You don’t write a story, your party lives through one. Done prepare tales, prepare scenarios.
Try to know more than your players
COMMUNICATE

These are the overall tips I use

[wild onyx]

?dmtips

[exotic remnant]

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.

[hearty blaze]

Yeah sums up how I started dnd

[pallid socket]

Question... Me and my friends wanna play DND but we're jack broke as high schoolers T-T is printing like 2d cutouts stuck in a cardboard disc a good alternative?

[hearty blaze]

You can spend a whopping 0 bucks and play dnd

[pallid socket]

Eh?

[hearty blaze]

That’s more than me

[hearty blaze]

There are free rules, and google is free

Free basic D&D rules: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/free-rules

[pallid socket]

Oh thanks

[hearty blaze]

You can also use online dice, and as you said just print out whatever you need/ make it yourself

[pallid socket]

Ohh ok thanks 👍😁

[cosmic shore]

i finally got my first set of dice

well i got 6 set of dice

my first 5 came and now im waiting for my 6th

i also got the players handbook !

[hearty blaze]

You can also spend as much as you like, like Toaster. Both are completely valid choices.

[hearty blaze]

Noice

[hearty blaze]

The beginning of a dice goblin era, i can smelll it

[cosmic shore]

lol yeah dice are just so cool looking

[hearty blaze]

They're also nice and crunchy

I go through them so quickly

[cosmic shore]

yeah they are. wait did u just say crunchy

if your talking about candy dice, reasonable

regular dice? also reasonable lol

[hearty blaze]

I said what i said

[hearty blaze]

You get it

[cosmic shore]

welp time to go off on learning more abt DnD

[hearty blaze]

Have you learned how to make a character, basic ability checks, short/long rests, modifiers, core gameplay, classes and combat?

[cosmic shore]

i learned a little bit on character sheets. ik what classes are and a little on combat. what are short/log rest and mods? might have to do a bit more research on that

[small cloak]

I'll keep those in mind! I feel like the most fun part will be writing the story and how the characters are gonna interact with the world around them

I'm mostly clueless on how to manage battles and items and similar stuff as im also new to dnd in general

[small cloak]

Thx!! ❤️

[hearty blaze]

Worldbuilding is certainly a part of DM'ing and can be very fun

[small cloak]

I should start with the rules I suppose

[hearty blaze]

Yup

[boreal lava]

Short rest is basically an in-game rest for your character, partially healing them
Long rest is a full 8-hour in-game rest, fully restoring HP and spell slots and such

[hearty blaze]

Short rests are rests that a party do for one hour, where they regain their hit dice (what it is depending on the class, and how many depending on the level). Each one restores 1 hit dice +con mod worth of health.
Long rests heal to max, take 8 hours and recharge half your hit die

Different features also replenish during short and long rests

[boreal lava]

Then again, depending on race, long rest can be halved

[hardy atlas]

is it always hard to find groups for d&d?

[hearty blaze]

It's quite common for it to take a while yes

The DM to player ratio is skewed, and factors such as time zones and specifications make it difficult.

[hardy atlas]

yea thats kinda true

[plush bane]

my DM is one of my friends and he’s basing our campaign off of a game and of course I don’t want him to spoil it to me but he’s telling us not to choose a class to start and that we are gonna be switching classes on the fly or something like that and stats are gonna be switched around a lot. Should I be worried or just go along with what my DM says?

[hardy atlas]

how much does your friend enjoy seeing people in pain?

[hearty blaze]

Wait wtf is that

[hardy atlas]

im guessing its gonna be smth like dragon dogma due to the changing classes thing

[hearty blaze]

Is this a one shot or a full on campaigns

[plush bane]

Ya we also have two people who have never even touched dnd

[plush bane]

Full on campaign

[hardy atlas]

is ther a spot?

[plush bane]

I’m also a player so we’re capped out at 3

[hardy atlas]

oh lord u beeter pray he has some mercy or yk gotta get creative

[hearty blaze]

Respectfully tell your DM that that concept is not recommended at all, and ESPECIALLY not when 2 thirds of the players haven't touched dnd

[hardy atlas]

oh alright

[hardy atlas]

what could go wrong

everyone loves a little pain or yk more than a little

[plush bane]

Sry

lol

[hardy atlas]

nah its cool

[hearty blaze]

This would be a cool one or two shot idea, but a full campaign? No.

[hardy atlas]

the idea seems hilariously evil

[plush bane]

He’s ripping the concept from the full game

[hearty blaze]

And disturbingly indifferent to player agency

[hardy atlas]

think like a dm and cosider the heaps and heaps of pain u may inflict on ur players when they try to make a meta team

[hearty blaze]

ergh.

[hardy atlas]

can i know what game is it?

[plush bane]

He won’t tell me

[hardy atlas]

well better pray

[plush bane]

Yaaaa

[hardy atlas]

im a little interested tho what character did u make?

[plush bane]

I made a green plasmoid druid that loves nature n stuff

[hearty blaze]

Who's gonna have his entire class removed

[hardy atlas]

plasmoid?

[hearty blaze]

Slime person

[plush bane]

Ye

[hardy atlas]

ohh

cant u just turn urself to anything already as a slime person?

or litterally have any weapon by freezing ur body parts

[plush bane]

Kinda

[hearty blaze]

You're still slime, but kinda

[hardy atlas]

well im guessing its pretty thick slime with multiple living organisms making the whole thing

[hearty blaze]

No its just one

[hardy atlas]

so like wouldnt u be able to kill smn from the inside by forcing some of ur own into them and then freezing it or yk doing other fun and gory stuff

[hearty blaze]

Search it up

[hearty blaze]

Unfortunately probably not

[hardy atlas]

whats the fun in that i want to see what ur guys idea on it

[hardy atlas]

hmm

[hearty blaze]

I haven't made a plasmoid character yet

[hardy atlas]

im not a villain but the plasmoid abilities would eitehr make for a gory edgelord or a silly little guy

[hearty blaze]

I genuienly have never seen an edgelord plasmoid but i kinda like it

[hardy atlas]

Amorphous
Natural Resilience
Shape Self
these three skills litterall are so evil

[plush bane]

I asked why we’re changing classes and he said “just trust”

I’m scared

[hearty blaze]

Yeah im not trusting

[hardy atlas]

i mean u are literally able to squeeze anywhere and have a high resistance to poison and acid and and practically any weapon

[hearty blaze]

Have you told him you want to just play the character you created?

[hearty blaze]

Ask him if its mandatory to switch

[hardy atlas]

ykw maybe praying for one god isnt enough pray for all of them atp

[lucid topaz]

Most oozes don't like the cold.
In earlier editions cold things repelled gelatinous cubes

[hardy atlas]

imma be so fr rn a plasmoid sorcerer or mage sound like a devious idea like u can electrecute enemies by sprinkeling iron into urself or slashing them from inside by freezing ur part or even burn them by adding alchohol or any burning liquid in there

[hardy atlas]

can u not freeze some of ur part and sacrafice life for it?

[plush bane]

He said it’s mandatory…

And it’s for the plot

So should I js make a new character

[lucid topaz]

I think that would hurt as much as a normal human doing that

[hardy atlas]

can u regain the material ur made out of aftrer long rests?

[lucid topaz]

Presumably yes

[hardy atlas]

now hear me out

get inside smn stomach and then just freeze it

even if u live with 1hp

if there is no more enemies u should be okay\

then again the rest is up for the style of the campaing

[plush bane]

Or possess them by flooding their veins with ur slime and make them brutally gut themselves alive

[hardy atlas]

its it more rpg or roleplay

[lucid topaz]

Do an ant man and wild shape into a hadrosaur from the inside

[hardy atlas]

see ther vision

guys made we are the bad guys

[plush bane]

No

My dm is

[hardy atlas]

i think he forseen what ur planning to do

[plush bane]

😭

[lucid topaz]

Sometimes you guys make us confused how evil you can be

[plush bane]

Nyehehehehheeh

[hardy atlas]

yooo ur a dm?

[lucid topaz]

For about 4 years

[hardy atlas]

holy god

[lucid topaz]

I've written a book and helped write 2

[hardy atlas]

how fun is it to break smn who is tring to "win d&d" by making a brocken stupid build

[hardy atlas]

omg thats so cool

[lucid topaz]

One time I had a bandit break their wand

[hardy atlas]

i want to write a book but i dont got the writing or linguistic abilities for now

[hardy atlas]

thats what i love to hear

[plush bane]

I’m writing a book

[lucid topaz]

I was a paleo consultant for 2 books and the first d&d supplement I made is for apemen cryptids to include in your games

[plush bane]

It’s not very good and it’s abt space horror but I’m only 13 so whatever

[hardy atlas]

damn

yall are ambitious and i respect taht

[lucid topaz]

The apemen one has a tf2 reference in it

[harsh venture]

Hi

[hardy atlas]

hallo

[plush bane]

Yello

[lucid topaz]

Hello friend of hatsune miku v1

[hardy atlas]

btw @lucid topaz if i as a bard use magic hand to take a missed arrow and stabbed an enemy with it will u consider it

[lucid topaz]

Darn it i cant send the gif of v1 and Hatsune miku

[hardy atlas]

that exists?

[lucid topaz]

Mage hand? You cant move it fast enough to either catch the arrow or to make an attack with it

[harsh venture]

Do you guys know any groups on discord that need players?

[hardy atlas]

what if it was already there waiting for the arrow yk pre prepared counter measure for failure?

[hardy atlas]

looking for one aswell

[lucid topaz]

The hand itself couldn't move fast enough to intercept the arrow.

[hardy atlas]

i see what u mean

[harsh venture]

It's hard to find groups that accept new people.

[hardy atlas]

its hard to find a group at all

[plush bane]

I’d be willing to be a party with y’all if we get a dm

[harsh venture]

Frfr

[lucid topaz]

I'm sure you'll find a dm

[plush bane]

I can do two campaigns at once… gulp

[harsh venture]

we just need a DM

[hardy atlas]

broski one of those campaigns is hell reincarnate

[plush bane]

Ehhhh itll be fineeee

[harsh venture]

I can make a group to host are sessions in

[lucid topaz]

I got a one shot tomorrow but we're not looking for new players

[harsh venture]

If y'all want

[hardy atlas]

😢

[hardy atlas]

im intrested but before that we should talk times

lets plan ahead yk

[plush bane]

Ya

[lucid topaz]

It involves beavers and a baryonyx

[plush bane]

I’m free most Friday’s and or Wednesdays

[hardy atlas]

im gmt+1 and free always at 5pm till 10pm or 11pm

[harsh venture]

How does the weekends at 5 pm ET

Sound

[lucid topaz]

Also if you are confused pc brahim yes dinosaurs are canon in dungeons and dragons albeit only within chult

[plush bane]

Sure

[hardy atlas]

too early ill be studying at that time

[harsh venture]

Ok

[hardy atlas]

lets goooo

[harsh venture]

How abt 1 pm ET

[lucid topaz]

The dinosaurs also got an afterlife and a god.

[hardy atlas]

would u mind if i could join in ur next campaign or one shot?

[harsh venture]

Same

[lucid topaz]

I'm sorry the group is full.

Also I am assuming you are a minor we are all adults

[hardy atlas]

i just turned 18

[harsh venture]

I dgaf I need a group

[hardy atlas]

i think its them who mind

[plush bane]

Yk what I think imma js stick to my hell campaign…

[harsh venture]

???

[plush bane]

Gl y’all

[harsh venture]

Thx

[plush bane]

Gotta help the other two make characters…

[harsh venture]

Ok

[lucid topaz]

I'd recommend the 3 best beginner classes:
Barbarian
Fighter
Rogue

[hardy atlas]

wait i just realized that et is 5 hour behind

[hearty blaze]

Hey yall this is the wrong channel. Organise groups in DM’s.

[plush bane]

Our dm wants us to start without one cuz we’re switching classes throughout the story…

[lucid topaz]

I'm just here explaining basics

[hearty blaze]

Organise a group in DM’s or in a lgf thread, not here

[plush bane]

Thx

[hearty blaze]

probably for the best, that campaign seems like hell

We do need more DM's in the community tbf

[hardy atlas]

seems? nah bro IT IS hell

[plush bane]

Lolll

[hearty blaze]

It'll be fun trust

[plush bane]

Well prolly find one

[hearty blaze]

Good luck with that then, hopefully yall find one soon

[hardy atlas]

sadly enough i have no memory so sadly i cant and as creative as i could be sometimes as i said before i lack the linguistic and writing skills

[hearty blaze]

We can always learn skills, and you can write down notes to remember

[lucid topaz]

Just dm and have a dmpc

[plush bane]

Nahhhhh

I prefer being a player

[hearty blaze]

Have you tried being a DM?

[plush bane]

Ya

[hearty blaze]

How'd it go?

[harsh fjord]

Assuming you know the rules...

Grab a pre-written adventure, do some reading/watching (I'd recommend the Quickstart Guide, the DM section of the Basic Rules starting here, and this Ginny Di video), and dive in!

[hearty blaze]

Wow im surprised i forgot that

[small cloak]

reading through the rules rn, this is rlly gonna help with guiding me through omg tyyy ❤️

saw that yt video in my fyp page a few weeks back too 😭

[prisma laurel]

I want to be a spellcaster and be good in social situations. Is it worth being sorcerer since their modifier is charisma, or would simply choosing a background that lets me get proficiency in persuasion and deception be sufficient? Choosing a class that only lets you pick a few spells permanently worries me a bit as a noob

[hearty blaze]

That sounds like a textbook bard!

Bards are full casters, just like sorcerers and wizards, and excel in social interactions (they’re the best in the game I believe)

Plus, you can get expertise in persuasion and deception, allowing you and your +7 modifier at level 1 to breeze through many social encounters

[prisma laurel]

are bards able to switch their spells at will?

It's the permanence of the sorcerer I'm scared of. I don't know enough about how useful spells are to be confident in being stuck with them the whole campaign

[hardy atlas]

i believe so then again i think just going with what seems fun or useful would work

[hearty blaze]

They can change one spell per level I believe? Lemme double check

[wheat crystal]

If you’re playing the 2024 5e ruleset Sorcerer gets a lot of extra spells known compared to the 2014 version. I find you usually have enough to spare a few learnt spells on ones that end up not being used much

My general advice for picking spells is to have 1 offensive and 1 defensive/utility option per spell level.

[hearty blaze]

Yeah once per level you can replace a spell

[prisma laurel]

is aberrant mind sorcerer good?

[hearty blaze]

Yes

[prisma laurel]

i was considering that for the extra spells

[hearty blaze]

If that’s the case consider clockwork soul

[prisma laurel]

does swapping the spells given to you through a subclass count as the one spell you can change per level?

[hardy atlas]

any reccomendation for where i could find dm or dnd parties?

[hearty blaze]

Btw all subclasses here give you extra spells I believe

[hearty blaze]

#looking-for-dm #looking-for-players

[wheat crystal]

Check #find-a-game to use this server to find a group!

[hearty blaze]

Overall #find-a-game

[hearty blaze]

You can’t swap out ones given by the subclass, they’re free

They’re always prepared

[hardy atlas]

i do use it but it doesnt seem to be too affective for now so im looking if there are alterantives

[prisma laurel]

ohhh

😭 2014 vs 2024 is so confusing

[hearty blaze]

I thought this was the case in 2014 too

[prisma laurel]

huhh

[hearty blaze]

Wait maybe I’m forgetting smt

[wheat crystal]

2014 clockwork has extra spells, not every 2014 sorcerer subclass did though

All 2024 sorcerer subclasses do get extra spells, however

[prisma laurel]

are you allowed to swap those in 2014?

[wheat crystal]

Just to make sure, your campaign will be using 2014 rules then?

[prisma laurel]

i think so, yeah

[wheat crystal]

2014 Clockwork Soul has a specific rule on what you can swap the subclass spells for, as noted in the subclass description.

[prisma laurel]

ahh. is it more powerful than aberrant?

[wheat crystal]

Essentially whenever you gain a Sorcerer level you can swap a Clockwork Soul spell for a abjuration or transmutation spell that’s on the regular sorcerer, warlock, or wizard spell list

And powerful in what sense?

[prisma laurel]

Hm. Initially I was very into Aberrent for the pseudo mind control. But charm person making the person hostile after the hour sounds risky

Unless I could persuade them to forgive me? Is it instantly hostile like Friends or do they just know?

[wheat crystal]

It’s hard to make a truly objective judgement on subclass power since a significant part of power in D&D comes from the context of your party, DM, and adventure.

[prisma laurel]

Is it cheeky to ask how a DM would rule on a spell before picking your class?

[wheat crystal]

Charm Person states in the spell description that the target knows it was charmed by you when the spell ends

How an NPC reacts to that is up to the DM

[prisma laurel]

And Friends is the one that makes them instantly hostile?

[wheat crystal]

A DM should be comfortable answering how they would run certain rulings. Something highly contextual like a target’s reaction to a certain spell being used (e.g. Charm Person) might be unanswerable since the result could vary from NPC to NPC. A shopkeeper might kick you out, a beggar might run away, a hardened criminal might admire your gall, etc

[humble vale]

was hoping someone could help me w my kensei monk build. should i jst send wht i have here? im using the pdf file sheet rn

[wheat crystal]

If you have a link to the PDF you can share it here or in #character-discussion . Otherwise upload it to a trusted file sharing site like Google drive and post the share link to that!

[humble meteor]

Completely new. I've played RPGs, and watched some DnD playthroughs. Very interested in learning, interested in playing. Anyone willing to take on someone new or teach, please add.

*Avalible afternoons and weekends, est

[humble vale]

is this fine? https://drive.google.com/file/d/1txSc1UlrTOp4GS3_70zphCWrU_uo35Dd/view?usp=sharing

[wheat crystal]

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

[wheat crystal]

Yup I can see it just fine! Give me a second to look it over.

[humble vale]

dang i forgot to add the weapons😭 lemme re upload this

[wheat crystal]

Alright so a couple questions before I give my feedback:

• Do you know if you will be using the 2014 or 2024 5e ruleset?
• How did you generate your stats? If you rolled, did your DM approve your rolled array?

[cosmic shore]

i lost my purple d6 that same day i got it :c

[wheat crystal]

RIP, hope you find it!

[hearty blaze]

NOOOOOO

We lost a good one

[cosmic shore]

it was so pretty

i have been cleaning my living room like a freak trying to find it

[cosmic shore]

rip

[humble vale]

cant confirm the ruleset but most likely 2024 5e. sometimes the DM will add homebrew aspects so i think its upto them but cant rlly confirm. I rolled and yes they approved

[hearty blaze]

I lost my d4 the first session I used it too, I know how you feel

[humble vale]

he is also letting us pick an uncommon item to start with

[hearty blaze]

Solid

[cosmic shore]

the pain is real

[hearty blaze]

It didn’t roll a 1 the entire session too

[hearty blaze]

You’re just missing a backstory

[hearty blaze]

Do you want suggestions or just to pick whatever looks cool?

[humble vale]

yeah sadly doing this last min cuz i changed my entire character after the test run

[hearty blaze]

Ope

[humble vale]

suggestions if possible. its a villains campaign so i went for like an assassin monk

[wheat crystal]

Alright so for the feedback then:

• You're missing your saving throw bonuses, skill bonuses
• You're missing a few proficiencies. Namely, those granted by your species, background, and potentially subclass (see below). You're also missing item & language proficiencies as granted by your class.
• You're missing your monk class features for levels 1-3, including your Kensei features.
• You're missing your equipment from your class and background. If you chose the gold option instead for both (and then purchased a longbow) you are missing the leftover gold.
• Your hit die are incorrect. You should have 3d8 as you're level 3 (you can write "3" on the line labelled "Total" in the same box).
• Your Passive Perception is incorrect. It should be equal to 10 + your perception modifier.

[hearty blaze]

Y’know what, I should get my eyes checked. Or I need to sleep more. Somehow I forgot all of that

I kinda assumed they had that down in dnd beyond for some reason

(Which makes no sense)

[wheat crystal]

Is part of your DM's homebrew a custom "Magi" class? I see it on your spellcasting page.

[humble vale]

i was tryna fit all the features in there but the stupid sheet decided nah todays not the day and wouldnt fit everything

[humble vale]

oh i forgot to remove that LOL, i was a homebrew class for the trial run

[wheat crystal]

Ah ok just wanted to make sure haha

[hearty blaze]

There’s an additional traits and features section

[humble vale]

😭 ye thx for catching that

[humble vale]

oh nice lemme do that

[wheat crystal]

Caught one more thing. Your speed should be 40 ft (assuming you're not wearing armor or a shield) since you get the Unarmored Movement feature at Monk level 2.

[humble vale]

ah ok

i fit most of my lvl1-3 features but kinda got full, but i put the links somewhere so i can always remember

[humble vale]

i got the longbow from the kensei monk option. i thought it let me pick any 2 martial weapons

1 ranged and 1 short

[wheat crystal]

The Kensei Weapons feature allows you to choose 2 weapons to be considered your kensei weapons, it doesn't give you the weapons outright.

[humble vale]

ahhhhh, lemme ask my dm wht i should do abt that

[wheat crystal]

If you're starting at level 3, it's not an unreasonable ask to start with your desired weapons

[hearty blaze]

Ask your DM for what starting equipment yeah

[humble meteor]

Anyone willing to help a newcomer make a character sheet? I know what kind of character im looking to make. Just unfamiliar with what the 'normal' stats are.

[hearty blaze]

I’m willing

[wheat crystal]

Have you read the Basic Rules section on stat generation yet?

[hearty blaze]

To determine stats

https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024/creating-a-character#Step3DetermineAbilityScores

This should help

Also #character-discussion might be better too

[wheat crystal]

Generally we recommend choosing Point Buy or Standard Array over Rolled, since the latter is only done under DM supervision to prevent cheating

[hearty blaze]

^

[hearty blaze]

Depends how in depth you wanna go with asking

[humble meteor]

Reading now. To be honest, I just want to play an undead necromancer. A lost "drunk" who summons companions to do mundane tasks and typically stays out of battle, again allowing his minions to do most of the work. Pretty much a lonely necromancer who lets his usually weak summons do most everything.

[humble vale]

he said to go with the starting equip for my class, so i went with the shortsword until i look at more simple weapons. he also said its fine if i want to have my longbow as my uncommon item

[humble meteor]

idk if that's something 'normal' or 'accepted'

Kinda someone who's lost their memories with time and has become tired.

[hearty blaze]

Then grab a +1 longbow

[hearty blaze]

Well we can certainly arrange a necromancer

There’s literally a subclass called necromancer

The main problem is that there is no official undead species

So we either homebrew or reflavour

[humble meteor]

or maybe an elf, who feels he has lived too long, forgotten important things, and is just tired

[hearty blaze]

We can certainly do an elf

[humble vale]

do u have a link to wht it fully does? jst wanna make sure i get the right info for my sheet

[hearty blaze]

You have a +1 to attack and damage rolls. Thats it

[humble vale]

ah ok

[hearty blaze]

https://www.dndbeyond.com/magic-items/5244-longbow-1?srsltid=AfmBOoq8TIgj9_SFGQ3dA_Ifs9PwWhk62UgDfFB4DhCsE0FlhpFemI6O

[hearty blaze]

You want an elf or a reflavoured undead? I recommend elf considering some of the options for the reflavoured undead needs DM approval, unless you’re in a game and can ask them rn.

[humble meteor]

Literally brand new, so whatever is most acceptable

[hearty blaze]

Then probably elf

[humble meteor]

just looking for a race/class that has lived too long, tired, and somewhat careless

[humble vale]

wait if imma be primarily be using my sword (or my hands) should i go for a longsword +1 instead?

[hearty blaze]

The most common undead reflavoured are reflavoured warforged and reborn, which are 2014 and may not be accepted at all tables.

[hearty blaze]

Then you won’t get a bow until you find one in-campaign

Up to you

[humble meteor]

@hearty blaze Added, and dm'ed

[hearty blaze]

But yeah that sums up elves

[hearty blaze]

Bet gimme a sec to read over it

[humble vale]

ahh okok lemme tell my dm then

ok i think i did everything, added the ability score bounses from my race too

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IJBTLLUztJuPa_DdBR5nkSb7rQP5ehdm/view?usp=sharing

@wheat crystal hows this

[hearty blaze]

You’ve misunderstood how proficiency works I think

You add your ability score modifier to each skill

(Which stat is based on the skill)

For skills that you’re proficient in, you add your proficiency bonus, which increases as you level up (it’s +2 rn for you)

[topaz garnet]

Yeah, at that stat spread (did you roll? or just put numbers in?) your Saves would be +1, +7, +3, +2, +4, +1, in the order of STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA.

[hearty blaze]

They did roll, DM was there

[topaz garnet]

nice

[hearty blaze]

Very good rolls

[topaz garnet]

those are some very dreamy stats

[hearty blaze]

Ikr

[humble vale]

Ahhh i'll change that then

[humble vale]

Not -1? I have an 8 in str

[topaz garnet]

yeah but negative 1, plus 2, equals positive 1

[humble vale]

Ah

[topaz garnet]

or the other way, +2 for prof, -1 for strength mod, total of +1 to strength saves

So -1 + 2 = +1 strength save
+5 + 2 = +7 dex save
then you just do modifier = save for the other 4 abilities, con int wis cha

[humble vale]

Should my wisdom be +6 then? Me and the DM miscounted and i now have 18 Dex and 17 wisdom. But cuz of my race i now have 20 dex 18 wisdom

[topaz garnet]

No, your wisdom modifier is just +4, as it is a score of 18

A Monk gets Proficiency in Strength and Dexterity saving throws, so they get to add their Proficiency Bonus (PB) to those kinds of Saving Throws.

[humble vale]

Ahh

[topaz garnet]

otherwise when you make a saving throw, like a Constitution saving throw, you'll just be adding your Constitution modifier, but not proficiency since you aren't proficient in Constitution saving throws, for example

and so on, modifier for the respective type

[humble vale]

And intitative is dex right? so i would have +5 to intiative

[ionic holly]

Hi

[topaz garnet]

with 20 Dexterity, giving a +5 Dexterity Modifier, yes.

[humble vale]

Alright

[ionic holly]

So, what do I do here?

[sharp cave]

My friends and I need a DM. We are brand new. Where do I find one?

[hearty blaze]

#find-a-game or #looking-for-dm should work

[hearty blaze]

Ask any questions you need! Would you like some resources to get started on the rules?

Odd, usually it doesn’t take this long for someone to answer newcomer questions

[urban widget]

Hello I'm looking to learn how to play but I wanna be in a game and all that is there someone I can join that can teach me and I can play with

[hearty blaze]

Well, to find a game you go to #find-a-game , but first I’d recommend trying to learn the rules yourself

#learn-to-play
And
Free basic D&D rules: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/free-rules

Good place to start

[urban widget]

I've been watching some videos but I'm more of a hands on learner

[hearty blaze]

Then make a character

But getting someone to let you join a game when you yourself don’t have an understanding of the rules is going to be difficult

[urban widget]

Ok

[hearty blaze]

Joining a game online when you’re a beginner is hard enough, but not knowing the rules lowers your chances even more

https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024/creating-a-character
guide to character creation

Btw know that it is a lot, and feeling overwhelmed is perfectly normal. Take things at your own pace.

[ionic holly]

Okay so, I Have some strange ideas

I've known about dnd's dice stuff and check rolls. So theres that, Im not sure if im still missing some knowledge but I feel like I do

And I too have a Concept of mine called "Negative Dice" instead of adding to your attack or check, it makes your attack worse, but your skills have a very high base power that will be taken by the Minus/negative dice

Woild this work out

?

[hearty blaze]

I’m going to need you to elaborate on “base power”.

Like weapon attacks? Those can have damage dice. But skill checks? They don’t

[hearty blaze]

Smt like this already exists in the form of the 2014 versions of the Great Weapon Master and Sharpshooter feats

[main fulcrum]

Also, it's usually not a good idea to start making up your own mechanics when you're new

[hearty blaze]

Indeed

[ionic holly]

Okay so forsay your character's Minus dice skill has a 20 base power, and they roll a NAT 11
20 - 11 = 9 total

[hearty blaze]

There’s no such thing as base power in dnd

Except maybe passive perception, investigation and insight

[ionic holly]

I'm an insolent fool, But this is how I learn I guess, yeah I need to actually learn the basics first

[hearty blaze]

It’d be better to see what exists in the game and how it’s system works before tweaking it

[ionic holly]

Ill get to it 👍

[prisma laurel]

Playing 2014 rules that gives stats based on race. For a sorcerer should I prioritize a race that gives cont. over dex, or halfling for the luck feature? Since we're using pointbuy I can get a 16 in dex and charisma with lightfoot halfling, I'm not sure if there's a race that'd let me get 16 in cont and charisma

[wild onyx]

Presuming you're playing without the Tasha's rule that racial ASIs can be switched?

At a glance: variant human, half-elf, scourge aasimar.

[prisma laurel]

I think so. Something I could do is instead of having wisdom be my third stat, have it as cont. I'm only worried about insight and passive perception rolls, but maybe I should focus more on being slightly less squishy

[wild onyx]

The recommended array for a sorcerer does indicate you'd want 14 in Constitution, and more of the "not dying" ability is usually helpful. Don't agonise over your numbers, though. A single plus is only a 5% difference to the dice.

[prisma laurel]

Is it usually okay if only two people in the party have good insight/passive perception? We already have two clerics

[wild onyx]

I wouldn't worry about it.

You'll be working together as a team, after all.

[agile apex]

newcomer here! I have a group of friends that want to play, but we never have. Would it be better for an experienced DM to run it for us on here? And to that point, one shot or full campaign?

[minor mason]

You can GM for them yourself

[wild onyx]

Try a one-shot or two first. Get your feet wet.

[minor mason]

One-shot is better

[agile apex]

I feel like I could DM, but I also really want to play for my first time

Get my feet wet ^

[minor mason]

That's also fine, but finding a GM can take time

[hearty blaze]

We do need more GM’s in the community

[minor mason]

If you want to play right away, one of you stepping up to GM is the best option

[wild onyx]

Stick up an ad in #looking-for-dm, be sure to include your group's timezone and availability.

[agile apex]

We’re college students and working full time (like basically everyone) but maybe I will have my hand at DM

I like writing so that’s a plus

[minor mason]

Best of luck. The DM section of the Basic Rules is a good place to start

[agile apex]

thank you!

[hearty blaze]

Communicate with your players
Respect your players
Put passion into the game
Don’t overprep
Expand your vocabulary
Show, not tell (and use descriptive language that talks into all senses)
Have fun, no stress, and COMMUNICATE
Have a session zero
You don’t write a story, your party lives through one. Don’t prepare tales, prepare scenarios.
Try to know more than your players
COMMUNICATE

These are some good tips

[agile apex]

“Don’t prepare tales, prepare scenarios” I’ll keep that in mind

Maybe just a prewritten oneshot to start 😅

[hearty blaze]

Definitely

That’s best for beginners

[harsh mantle]

I want to get started on learning DnD what’s one thing you wish you knew as a beginner?

[wild onyx]

Your character lives in the world, you're just visiting. It's okay to ask the DM what your character would know about a situation.

[hearty blaze]

Pre-made campaigns exist, and you can use them to familiarise yourself with DM-ing

[hearty blaze]

Btw to get started check out #learn-to-play if you haven’t already

Particularly the Free Rules

https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/free-rules

After that, i recommend making a character and getting it reviewed

The only reason what I just said above wasn’t my answer to your question was because I started as a DM

[mystic compass]

Hi im new to dnd how do you actually create a character like in dndbeyond? I'm lost

[wild onyx]

Have you decided on your class, species and background?

[mystic compass]

Yup

[wild onyx]

Go to DDB, under Collections you'll find Characters, start in through there.

If it's your first time I'd suggest turning off all the options for expanded and partnered content. Core rules should do you.

[sick vale]

Having a low constitution score is a realy bad idia

[mystic compass]

I actually don't know where is DDB I'm new and I don't know any knowledge ;-;

[wild onyx]

https://www.dndbeyond.com/my-characters

[exotic remnant]

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[mystic compass]

Ty

[mystic compass]

Can I talk to you when I need help?

[hearty blaze]

You can talk to any of us

[wild onyx]

Just drop your questions here, someone's usually about.

[mystic compass]

Oh ok thanks :3333

Oh the character sheet is actual to long welp I need to research that

[lean yew]

what does con do in dnd i dont get it?

[wild onyx]

Physical toughness, health.

https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024/playing-the-game#TheSixAbilities

[lean yew]

thx

[verbal stone]

What should I do first as a total newbie

[hearty blaze]

Read #learn-to-play

[kindred horizon]

Hello, I'm new to DND there are still some concerns I have, But its mostly about creating the narrative, setting and how should I act as a player.

[wild onyx]

Your character is someone you push about, going on adventures and getting into trouble. Feel free to take risks.

However, you should also treat the world you're in as a real place. Actions and choices can have consequences.

It's a team game, so be sure to interact with your fellow player characters. A three sentence backstory (details in #character-discussion) can help introduce who you're playing to the others and help everyone have something as a basis for their interactions.

Know what your character can do, their features and spells. Be ready when the dice come out.

Lastly, the DM is there to help you all have a fun time. If you're stuck, ask if there's a way to get to your objective, or if your character might know something that could help.

[kindred horizon]

Thanks, I take it that this is where the "Session 0" comes in? Establishing expectations for both player and DM. I hope I could find someone to play with soon

[wild onyx]

Session Zero is where you'll start having some of these conversations, true, but they can always be revisited as you play.

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.

[mighty mortar]

What is a good ability score spread for blood hunter? I use point buy and also use wisdom for my hemocraft modifier

[wild onyx]

Perhaps mimic cleric or rogue?

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

If you can get at least +2 modifiers for your fighting, spellcasting and Con, I'd imagine you'd be in the ballpark.

[alpine quiver]

are there any lfg servers that are region specific? feels like i can't find any campaigns that line up with my time zone in this server

[nova oxide]

getting into dnd via baldur's gate 3 lmao

man there's a lot to read

[fickle tapir]

if you have a good dm its much easier then it seems

[delicate oar]

Yeah but once you get into it, it becomes alot smoother

[nova oxide]

idk I'll need to find someone in #looking-for-players

don't really know anyone irl who plays dnd

[minor mason]

There are region specific TRPG servers, yes

[spark vigil]

I've never played, id love a group to trash me

Teach

[exotic remnant]

Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

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

[quick lily]

Hi folks - new here and new to the world of DnD.
Just having a browse around 👋

[exotic remnant]

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[lost silo]

Let us know if ya got questions

[quick lily]

Shall do! Thanks

[odd sail]

Could someone help me tomorrow, create my first Character, please?

[sinful shard]

The character builder on D&D Beyond has an optional check box labeled "Beginner?" that toggles on explanations for each step. If that isn't helpful enough then feel free to ask questions either in here or #character-discussion

[jovial cloud]

Can I be a healer character?

[blissful beacon]

Yep, life cleric is the go-to healer but there are other options too, like paladin, druid, bard, etc etc

[jovial cloud]

Thank you for the information! just learning DnD seems interesting and fun

[odd sail]

I did something, but I don't know how to assign points. Can you help me?

I did it!

[sinful shard]

Awesome job

[verbal valve]

If I create wizard at level 5 he knows spells equal to his spell slots?

[fickle tapir]

theres a part in the player handbook that describes how many spells you know and learn each level

[fiery trench]

Short answer a lv 5 Wizard can know 9 spells plus 4 cantrips, and has 4 1st lvl slots, 3 2nd level and 2 3rd level

But yes it's better if you look at the chart that describes every spell amount at every level

[minor mason]

Did your GM tell you that the game starts at level 5?
If you're just making characters for practice, I suggest you create level one characters to help you learn the basics.

[verbal valve]

Start at level 5, that's why I ask

[odd sail]

Can we play long distance also?

[plucky ridge]

Lots of people play online. You can use online tabletops like Roll20 or Owlbear Rodeo or even just Discord to play.

[verbal valve]

I don't need have the appropriate material component if I have my arcane focus?

[minor mason]

An arcane focus can replace a material component with no GP cost

[verbal valve]

What if the material component is x with a value of at least x

And how many rounds is 1 minute, I believe 1?

[fathom girder]

Could someone help me and my friend with play and learn D&D cuz we are getting confused with roll20 and when i try to learn to be a GM it gets really confusing.

[wild onyx]

Then you've got to have the item it refers to.

There are ten rounds of six seconds in one minute.

[verbal valve]

1 round has everyone's turn right?

[wild onyx]

Check out the #learn-to-play channel, it's packed with useful guides. Don't worry about Roll20 just yet.

[fathom girder]

ok ty

[wild onyx]

One full round is when everyone in the combat has had their turn, yes.

[verbal valve]

So revify I can ressurect someone up to 6 rounds later okay

[wild onyx]

Ten rounds.

[verbal valve]

Is there way to heal friendly undead or do they regain hit points with time?

[zealous wyvern]

Is there a better digital character creator than the d&d beyond one? I have the physical copy of the 2024 player's handbook and d&d beyond doesn't have all the backgrounds from the book and I'd like to port my party's character sheets to be digital instead of physical

[wild onyx]

Set them as custom on DDB, fill in the blanks.

[zealous wyvern]

I couldn't find a way to get the ability score increases the backgrounds gave

[wild onyx]

It might be clashing with the 2014 ruleset. Try it on a fresh sheet, uncheck all options except core '24, give it a wiggle.

If it comes to it you can always manually enter the ability scores and keep track of where they came from separately.

[fathom girder]

Mr. Smith i looked at the learn to play but i need help with the website roll20, because i looked on youtube and i lisen to the whole video, but im just not understanding it.

videos*

[wild onyx]

So Roll20 is a virtual tabletop (VTT) that helps you visualise the play area. Usual way is you upload images for maps and tokens to represent your areas, characters and creatures, then lay them out to see where everyone is and help manage movement and so on in combat.

[fathom girder]

Could you possibly show me and my friend

[wild onyx]

Afraid not, I don't have access from here.

Have another look around, Roll20 has plenty of documentation and tutorials to help you get started there.

[fathom girder]

ok

[alpine quiver]

do you know of any for asia or at least europe? or is there somewhere i can look for them myself?

[wispy nacelle]

Are there any good, free online resources on how to start building a campaign? Is it recommended to start with something prebuilt for beginners or can you jump straight in with worldbuilding without any resources?

[minor mason]

The free Basic Rules has a DM section. It's better if you run with premade modules or one-shots for your first few sessions at least.

[minor mason]

Googling [region name] with D&D or trpg will usually give you useful results. There are also subreddits that will link you to Discord servers for your region. Just search around.

[lost silo]

At the very least find premade settings as world building from scratch is an advance skill, but it it calls to ya, you can certainly go for o it. I’m sure you tube has great videos to do it

[verbal valve]

1 minute cast time on animate undead makes it a bad idea to cast mid combat?

[minor mason]

One minute is ten rounds. Most encounters end in a couple of rounds.

[verbal valve]

The necromancer is still trying to get the corpse up and the encounter ended 18 seconds ago

[wild onyx]

If the combat is over then there's no issue. They keep at it for a bit and finish the spell. Seems a bit odd to start it during the fight, though.

[minor mason]

Try not to do that as you won't be contributing to the fight. That can be annoying to the rest of the party.

[cursive smelt]

Hi guys I’m new to dnd

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[drifting magnet]

Me 2 😁

[lost silo]

Check out the basics in the bot above

[zealous wyvern]

Ran into another problem, subclasses. DDB has only 1/class but the players handbook has 4/class.

[lost silo]

The free only provides one sub class for each class. If you want more options you’ll need to purchase the digital phb

[cursive smelt]

So I got everything down but I want to add the sub class graviturgy to my wizard

[lost silo]

That’s in the book Explorer's Guide to Wildemount that you will need to purchase out be in a campaign that has it and shares the resources

[zealous wyvern]

Do I need to buy the digital separately even though I have the physical copy

[echo kelp]

?books

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[lost silo]

If yer playing in person then yer all set. If yer playing online, it’s the easiest way but as the bit says u can home brew everything in which is not easy

[zealous wyvern]

We are playing in person and do have physical character sheets but we would like to digitalize them to make it simpler for the ttrpg first timers in our group

[echo kelp]

Would fillable PDF be digitized enough?

Fillable PDF character sheet can be found here: https://media.dndbeyond.com/compendium-images/free-rules/ph/character-sheet.pdf

[zealous wyvern]

I'll check it out, thanks 🙏🏻

[verbal valve]

Can a undead skeleton cast spells?

If it somehow has a voice

[smoky adder]

If a specific monster can cast any spells, its statblock would say so.

And only spells with a Verbal component would require a voice.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024/spells#VerbalV

[tawdry breach]

Ive made a rough outline for my first campaign

[hearty blaze]

Noice

[tawdry breach]

I've got a name for it as well

Im calling it "For Riches and Freedom

[verbal valve]

What if it's more of a custom thing

[hearty blaze]

Like homebrew?

(Aka not official)

[verbal valve]

Kind of

[hearty blaze]

If it’s not by official statblocks then sure, skeletons can cast any spells

[smoky adder]

If you’re the one making the rules for that skeleton, then it can do whatever you say it can.

[hearty blaze]

^

[wild onyx]

@plucky bobcat have a glance at these links below.

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[plucky bobcat]

I will !!!!

[hearty blaze]

Hello Noen
First: check out #learn-to-play for a good grasp on the rules. The most important resource there is likely the free rules: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/free-rules

After you read through those two resources, I recommend consolidating your knowledge by making a character (backstory and all) and sending it to the #character-discussion channel to get reviewed.

Character creation guide: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024/creating-a-character

Know that it is a lot of information, and the amount of reading can be a bit overwhelming, so take things at your own pace.
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.

That… was a lot longer than I meant it to be

[plucky bobcat]

is it possible for me to just read most of the rules like basic rules and try to create my character then start playing to get a grasp of what d&d is ?

[hearty blaze]

Yes! A lot of the rules you’ll learn as you go

[plucky bobcat]

alr ty !!!

[hearty blaze]

However

I recommend just learning how to make a character, basic ability checks, modifiers, core gameplay, classes and combat.

They’re just the fundamental knowledge that you kinda need

Everything else can be learnt on the go tho

[plucky bobcat]

I will , i'll just read anything i can get ahold of first then i'll start building my character

[hearty blaze]

As I mentioned earlier, take your time and have fun!

[plucky bobcat]

Thank you so much !!!!

[mild thunder]

Just going to say upfront never played dnd but im starting to get into it with a developing character in progress

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[plucky bobcat]

So I'm confused , i looked at the character builder and i can't be a fallen Aasimar only a Variant Aasimar

[ornate kiln]

because you need to have access to the book where they are printed. as I said, aasimar arent free

[plucky bobcat]

how do i gain access to the book?

[minor mason]

By buying it

[river bear]

chat

[minor mason]

Or having your GM share it

[ornate kiln]

or you join a campaign of a DM who shares their books

[river bear]

how do i build an artificer alchemist chat

[plucky bobcat]

where?

[echo kelp]

?books

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[ornate kiln]

1. pick artificer class
2. pick alchemist subclass at level 3

[river bear]

thx

[dreamy wagon]

Anyone trying to help me and my friend get started on DND? We got characters set up but we need help

[potent ocean]

How to not care about optimisation in dnd?

[river bear]

that did not help one bit

[echo kelp]

Folks in #character-discussion can help with more in-depth character build discussions

[ornate kiln]

maybe you can elaborate on what you exactly need help with?

[echo kelp]

Check out #learn-to-play and the free rules: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/free-rules

[fiery trench]

Idk if that's what you're asking but also probably max int, then dex and con, the rest are near dump

[river bear]

just, everything, i dont understand it, im tryna play online, and the character sheet is very forking confusing

[plucky bobcat]

the books are expensive ! also which book am i looking for , for the fallen aasimar

[fiery trench]

If you're having trouble with the character sheet look at any character building guide first

[minor mason]

Read the player section of the Basic Rules first

[ornate kiln]

have you read the basic rules on how to build a character?

[river bear]

i did. it did not help

[river bear]

i'm not big on reading

[river bear]

i do not like reading

[ornate kiln]

players handbook 2024

[fiery trench]

Oh boy

[minor mason]

D&D is a game that requires reading

[ornate kiln]

well you gotta read the rules in dnd

[plucky bobcat]

is it this ? https://marketplace.dndbeyond.com/category/mordenkainen-presents-monsters-of-the-multiverse?pid=SRC-00085

[ornate kiln]

not all of them, but a decent chunk for the basics

[minor mason]

No way around it I'm afraid

[fiery trench]

Man I hate throwing dice and role-playing, it gets in the way of me trying to play dnd

[cosmic shore]

so i lose my d6 yesterday and my mom js found it on the stairs

[fiery trench]

Good thing it's found

[ornate kiln]

well, kinda. there are multiple versions of fallen aasimar out there

[plucky bobcat]

what do you suggest then?

[minor mason]

I suggest you stick with the Basic Rules options first

Especially if you're new

[ornate kiln]

I suggest playing something free for your first time or use DM shared material. If you like it, then you can buy the players handbook

[river bear]

can u gimme utube tutorial

[cosmic shore]

and my new dice set js came ❤️

[plucky bobcat]

Thank you !!!!

[ornate kiln]

search for "handbooker helper" on youtube

[radiant vortex]

Yo

[dreamy wagon]

Gurt

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[echo kelp]

Introductory videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1tiwbzkOjQyr6-gqJ8r29j_rJkR49uDN

[plucky bobcat]

so quick and random questions , is a game of d&d on call , on text or irl?

[hearty blaze]

Yes

It can be any

[plucky bobcat]

Thank you !

[echo kelp]

?tag new online

[exotic remnant]

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

[echo kelp]

^ Some ways folks play D&D online

[plucky bobcat]

sooooo

How in the world do i get SP or GP or anything ?

[minor mason]

It's awarded by the gm

[plucky bobcat]

ooooooooh

[hearty blaze]

Dm reward

[minor mason]

You also get starting gold

[echo kelp]

Your background origin also gives you some starting gold

[plucky bobcat]

that's alot of ways 😭

[echo kelp]

But yes, the rest of your gold and treasure come through adventuring!

[plucky bobcat]

but when building a character i start up with 0?

[minor mason]

Depends on the table

[echo kelp]

You get what your starting background and equipment provide you

[minor mason]

Usually it's 1 to 3

[plucky bobcat]

1 to 3 PP?

[minor mason]

Oh sorry

That's for character level

Gold, it depends on your background

[plucky bobcat]

cause when i want to choose equipement i don't understand how i can since i don't know how to get SP 😭

[echo kelp]

So let's take a look at the Acolyte background origin.
Ability Scores: Intelligence, Wisdom, Charisma
Feat: Magic Initiate (Cleric)
Skill Proficiencies: Insight and Religion
Tool Proficiencies: Calligrapher's Supplies
Equipment: Choose A or B: (A) Calligrapher's Supplies, Book (prayers), Holy Symbol, Parchment (10 sheets), Robe, 8 GP; or (B) 50 GP

[plucky bobcat]

oooooh

[hearty blaze]

GP stands for gold pieces

[plucky bobcat]

sooo the GP is not the price of the equipement?

its how much GP i start with?

[echo kelp]

Did you see my message about the Acolyte background?

Equipment: Choose A or B: (A) Calligrapher's Supplies, Book (prayers), Holy Symbol, Parchment (10 sheets), Robe, 8 GP; or (B) 50 GP

[plucky bobcat]

yea

OOH BACKGROUND

[echo kelp]

You pick A or B. If you pick A, you get that set of equipment and 8 Gold Pieces

[plucky bobcat]

OOOOOOH

[echo kelp]

You pick B you don't get that equipment and you get 50 GP

[plucky bobcat]

that makes sense

and the lifestyle ?

[echo kelp]

So yeah your starting equipment come from your class and your background

And that provides your starting gold

[plucky bobcat]

lifestyle provides me with starting gold or equipment

(sorry I'm a slow learner 😭)

[echo kelp]

Well the background origin does

[plucky bobcat]

oooh ok ty !

[high dagger]

Could I get some help about just like…starting?
Cuz I don’t know the full rules nor fully remember the classes or anything like that

[echo kelp]

#learn-to-play and check out the free basic rules: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/free-rules
And feel free to ask questions!

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[delicate moss]

im new to dnd completely, would it fly to have a vampire character who joins the party purely just to spite evil?

[high dagger]

Thanks!

[hearty blaze]

Depends on the DM, but vampires aren’t an official species

[delicate moss]

like, a mf so spiteful that he became a vampire he decided to go out of his way to be good and helpful just to get back at the stereotypes

[delicate moss]

ohh i see i see

[hearty blaze]

Also I don’t think you really want to play a vampire lol.
Especially if you’re going with a more classical vampire with all their weaknesses from the folklore.

[plucky bobcat]

so i made a character and can anyone tell me if its okay ? i wanna send the sheet but i don't think it lets me here

[high dagger]

What would be the basics?
This is a lot of info

[delicate moss]

honestly, i think the weaknesses could be fun to play around with in rp

[echo kelp]

You can if you're using DnDBeyond, set your character to public, and share the URL to your sheet.

[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.

[delicate moss]

having them doing their best to try and coverup the fact they are a vampire could lead to some fun moments

[high dagger]

Oh I didn’t know you could be those
I thought they were just monsters or enemies exclusively

[high dagger]

Thanks!

[hearty blaze]

You can’t

[echo kelp]

The first two chapters of the free rules cover the core game mechanics and how to create a character - it's start there.
Don't worry - you don't have to memorize this. I've been playing for years and I still miss things or mess stuff up.

[high dagger]

Oh….😔

[hearty blaze]

Hence this

[plucky bobcat]

https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/154591384

[high dagger]

awwwww…

[plucky bobcat]

does this work?

[hearty blaze]

You can get more spells

And you have no equipment

[echo kelp]

It did work! Okay make sure to take your classes starting equipment and your background origin's equipment and gold

[plucky bobcat]

I don't ?

[plucky bobcat]

How do i do that?

[hearty blaze]

And your AC (the number enemies need to roll to hit you) is kinda atrocious, but the character is still usable

[hearty blaze]

Nope

[plucky bobcat]

oh what ?

[plucky bobcat]

i think i fixed it now

[hearty blaze]

It’s because of your low dexterity

[plucky bobcat]

what should my dexterity be?

[hearty blaze]

You can still learn more spells btw (equipment is fixed)

[hearty blaze]

I’d swap the strength and dexterity scores

[plucky bobcat]

oooh ok

[plucky bobcat]

oooh where?

[hearty blaze]

Go to “spells”, and you should be able to manage them

[echo kelp]

In the builder ( https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/####/builder/class/manage where #### is your character ID) go to the Equipment tab of the builder.
In the Starting Equipment panel, select "Equipment" and pick from the starting equipment choices.
Once they are added, you can equip them so they show up and are ready to be used.

[plucky bobcat]

oooh i added them

[plucky bobcat]

OOOOH OKAY!

[plucky bobcat]

how can i swap ?

[hearty blaze]

You should have more first level spells…

[high dagger]

This doesn’t seem so bad and grueling

[plucky bobcat]

https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/154591384

how about now

is my character okay?

[cedar sluice]

i dont know why i went to look at it. i don't know enough about 2024 rules to know if anything is off.

[high dagger]

I thought there were more species honestly

[cedar sluice]

not so many in the free rules

[high dagger]

Ah

[ornate kiln]

there are a ton of species, but not all of them are free

[ornate kiln]

you picked the Light cantrip twice

[high dagger]

Of course
I’m too broke to afford those cool slime things

[plucky bobcat]

alr !

[hearty blaze]

You still only have one first level spell on my end, and it’s from your background and not the class

Nvm

It loaded

[plucky bobcat]

sooo is there anything i should fix?

[hearty blaze]

Give us a backstory and you should be set

[plucky bobcat]

sooo backstory , can it be as imaginary as i want?

[hearty blaze]

Depends do you plan on using them for a campaign?

Or just practice

[plucky bobcat]

just practice

[hearty blaze]

Then go ham

[plucky bobcat]

alr ty !

[cedar sluice]

try to include a reason your character wanted to become an adventurer, also include a short term goal/task/quest that could be accomplished in a few weeks or months in the game, also include a long term/lifetime goal/task/quest that drives your character forward. beyond that, include some quick info about their upbringing and any important events.

[plucky bobcat]

also where can i write my backstory?

[plucky bobcat]

Alright thank you!!!

[hearty blaze]

Just make it fitting for the character level a- and flat parrot answered everything I was about to say

[plucky bobcat]

ALR!!!

[hearty blaze]

Anywhere, but we won’t be able to see it on your character sheet so just send it in here or #character-discussion .
Have fun!

[cedar sluice]

oh, as a general rule for background length i'd say minimum 1 paragraph per level, maximum 1 page per starting level.

any less than a paragraph per level and you haven't put much thought into the character. any more than a page per level and nobody's going to bother reading it.

unless its for a one-shot. those characters usually don't have a lot of story thought put into their short lives.

[hearty blaze]

Personally, I do backstories that are 100-250 words long, but different people will have different preferences

(Well, granted, I’ve written a 700-1000 words backstory before, but that was just for fun)

Cuz I like using some of my characters as NPC ideas

[cedar sluice]

in reading most pre-written campaigns and adventures, NPCs have just enough (or are supposed to) to play them effectively and tie them to the story. a few paragraphs or so. a PC might have a paragraph for what they accomplished at each level. higher level means more accomplishments.

[pine sluice]

hello, i'm totally new to dnd, and where i come from, it is not popular, however, i'm interested and i want to join a game (if it's online) and i'm the kind of person who can learn as he goes, so while i know so little, i understand the concepts of creating characters, rolling the dice, and following the narrative of the dungeon master, also, i know a lot of people who have no idea about what to do in dnd and they manage to join a normal game, i want to join just to try, and finding the time to committ is another story, and hopefully it's free, thank you everyone, and i'm sorry for such a lengthy comment.

[cedar sluice]

welcome.

it might take a bit of time to find a party to join, we have channels for that.

[hearty blaze]

Hi totally new to dnd, I’m Nugget.
Anyway! If you know the basic rules then go to #find-a-game to get started.

[cedar sluice]

in the meantime, you can read up on the free rules

[hearty blaze]

https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/free-rules

Actually, do you know how combat works yet?

[pine sluice]

amazing, guys, thanks, about combat.. i think you have to roll the dice and based on the number it lands on, it will determine how effective your attack is, the highest is Nat 20

[hearty blaze]

How to make a character, basic ability checks, modifiers, core gameplay, classes and combat is my checklist on what you should know before joining a game.

[plucky bobcat]

How can i join a game just for beginners , like just a fun game with a gm that knows the game and beginners like me :D

[hearty blaze]

Yeah there’s a bit of work to do here. What you’re describing is just one small aspect of combat.

[pine sluice]

well, i will have to read the rules you shared thoroughly, i know just superficial information

[hearty blaze]

[hearty blaze]

You can look at specific DM’s post in #looking-for-players or look at #looking-for-dm

[plucky bobcat]

Okiii ty !

[small karma]

hello

[prime terrace]

is it normal for people to ask you for money for "Art work" for a campaign ? as it seems like a red flag to me ?

[drowsy spade]

When in combat and use all my spell slots when my turn is done do I get them back or no?

[frigid helm]

Depends on the situation TBH, typically paid games are advertised as such. Free games are typically just that.

Some DM's may ask for reimbursement for the cost of running a game if they spend out a lot but this should either be explained upfront or offered by the players, but not expected.

It would raise a red flag for me, depending how it was broached.

[frigid helm]

You do not, you get your spell slots back on a Long Rest or Short Rest depending on your class.

[hearty blaze]

How’d you get those stats?

Those stats don’t seem very fitting for the character you’re trying to play, and the stats feel abnormally low

The build is also impossible as you need 13 dexterity to even multiclass with blood Hunter

[wheat crystal]

Welcome! A few notes of feedback for your character:

• Make sure your campaign is starting at level 2 or above, since you have a level 2 character.
• Make sure your DM is ok with homebrew (unofficial/custom) content, since you are using Blood Hunter
• On that note, your multiclass isn't possible at the moment. As per multiclassing rules (and each classes' pages) you must meet the minimum stat requirement of both the class(es) you're multiclassing out of and the class(es) you're multiclassing into. Fighter requires either your Dex or Str to be at least 13; Blood Hunter requires your Dex or Str to be at least 13 and your Int to be at least 13.
• You seem to have set your Hemocraft Modifier to Wisdom yet made your Wisdom low (11). You should switch that to Intelligence if you're going to keep Int the higher score.
• As Nugget said which of the 3 methods did you use to generate your stats? They're fairly low across the board, particularly in Str/Dex and Con which are important for a melee character. If you rolled I suggest switching to Point Buy or Standard Array as Rolled stats are typically done under DM supervision to prevent cheating.

As a general note, we don't recommend multiclassing for newbies. It's one of the few ways you can seriously dampen your character on accident. You should ideally have a clear synergy or goal in mind when multiclassing and have an understanding of what powers and features you're trading to do so.

[exotic remnant]

Abilities

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

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

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

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

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

[hearty blaze]

That’s designed for stats that were rolled elsewhere to be put into your character sheet

Have fun!

[finite quail]

Hey, I’ve been on the side lines of D&D for a long time, never really found a way to get started, but now my 11yr old is getting into it, they have an afterschool D&D club in his middle school that he has joined.

I’m excited, and he wants me to start playing also, and as much as I really want, I’m not sure where to start. Any suggestions for an old man and his son to start.

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[hearty blaze]

Free basic D&D rules: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/free-rules

To start I recommend just learning how to make a character, basic ability checks, modifiers, core gameplay, classes and combat.

[fast echo]

I have a question do you make a character sheet for a character before you start a campaign or one shot or do you make a character with a GM so it fits in more

[hearty blaze]

The latter

[cedar sluice]

its better to make a character once you're in contact with the GM, that way you can make something that will jive with the game. however, i suggest going through and making a few characters to explore the kind of character you want to make and play. and it will get you more familiar with the character sheets and other options

[fast echo]

Oh ok thanks and how long do one shots usually last

[cedar sluice]

a one-shot tends to be a small self contained adventure played in one sitting. but something it might run long and actually be played over two sessions that are split up. i find a decent session tends to last 3 to 4 hours, but it all depends on the group. some will go for a full 8 hour day with some breaks. others will only go for an hour.

it all depends on the group and scheduling

[fast echo]

Ok thanks

[cedar sluice]

a campaign is usually a longer story with many adventures spread throughout, with the same characters playing and growing over the course of the story. it could last a few months of real time, or years of real time. one-shots usually don't have much character growth because they aren't long stories but small contained ones.

then there are hexcrawls, where there isn't an over-arching story or quest, but instead the party explores different locations which tend to have randomly generated events or quest hooks that the party can decide what they'd like to do.

but that's more advanced stuff and you probably won't see many hexcrawls advertised on here.

[devout maple]

Hey all! i'm navkaran and I also wanted to dabble into dnd, i was at the website and i'm learning character creation right now. I do want to know though, once i understand the basics and want to go in with a gm into char.creation for a campaign, how do I find a gm/game that is comfortable with beginners?

[exotic remnant]

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.

[cedar sluice]

i'd say experiment with creating a few characters, get a feel for things.

[devout maple]

yup thanks :P

[cedar sluice]

also read the whole thing of Peril in Pinebrook. it will help you learn what happens on the player side and the GM side. that way when you are playing things can move smoother.

[devout maple]

sure, the book looks sick

[severe otter]

I’m Batman ✅

[vestal onyx]

Im shaggy

[severe otter]

Not bad for a lvl one character I think but I’m Batman and don’t do bard stuff so idk

[severe otter]

Zoinks

[hearty blaze]

Looks good, just wondering why you need so many illusion spells

[severe otter]

It’s necessary trust

[vestal onyx]

That's my trade mark don't make me Merc another robin

[severe otter]

Which one?

Wait I’m Absolute Batman I don’t have Robins lol

[vestal onyx]

Don't matter I'll use 1% of my power turn them to dust

[vestal onyx]

Exactly take that as a warning I got to them before fate could

[severe otter]

Bruh 😭

[hearty blaze]

It’s not that bad, I’m just worried some of those spells might redundant lol

[severe otter]

I can’t put my stuff on beyond cuz I have to pay for subclasses and stuff is there anything else I can use

I’ve got a physical paper already

You should get viscous mockery or your not a real bard

[hearty blaze]

Vicious mockery is nice

But tbf you already have poison spray

Mage hand is good utility

Looks good

#find-a-game it is!

[minor mason]

That's a common scam here so ignore it.

Report the scammer to Discord too

[lavish kayak]

its a scam, report them to discord

[alpine quiver]

alright thanks a bunch :D

[terse grotto]

Hi I am new to dnd come something help me to understand it and would be able to play with me online

[hearty blaze]

I can’t really play with you, but I can direct you to #learn-to-play to give you a resource to read

[terse grotto]

Thankyou

[lavish kayak]

and, of course, feel free to ask questions

[dull kindle]

FInding a game online can be really hard sometimes, good luck

[dire nacelle]

hello, I joined a friend on a game, and I'm kinda curious on how to play it, i want to learn how to play before playing with them, so I'm not going in blind

[exotic remnant]

Welcome to Adventure!

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

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

Quick Links

Basic Rules | Introductory videos | Create a character

[lavish kayak]

check out the bot post above and ask any questions you have

[sturdy thorn]

Hey um i wanna play dnd with a party but i don't have any experience and i can't play with anyone near me soo are there any partys starting

[hearty blaze]

Check out #find-a-game

[sturdy thorn]

Oh thx

[dire nacelle]

thanks i kinda understand it now, i have a character in mind and could you help me get to making it

[lavish kayak]

yes, of course

[dire nacelle]

is there a gravity type of mage class?

[lavish kayak]

yes, in explorers guide to wildemount

however, it is outdated

[dire nacelle]

i see I'll check those for now

thanks man

[lavish kayak]

@dire nacelle the rules you just read are for 2024 dnd, but the subclass is for 2014, which can be adjusted but its extra work, i reccomend sticking to the 2024 supplements

[tidal sedge]

Hey so i wanna get into dnd but i dont know where to start can anyone help me with that ?

[exotic remnant]

Welcome to Adventure!

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

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

Quick Links

Basic Rules | Introductory videos | Create a character

[lavish kayak]

check out the bot post above and ask any questions you have

[drifting basalt]

Hi all!
I want to plug my PWYW adventures currently on itch.io - which channel is suitable for that, if any?
😇

[lavish kayak]

#dnd-advertisements

[tranquil umbra]

I’m truly very interested my kids absolutely love D&D and I just want to be able to talk to them and just enjoy with them. Where should I start?

[exotic remnant]

Welcome to Adventure!

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

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

Quick Links

Basic Rules | Introductory videos | Create a character

[wild onyx]

Take a look at the Dyno post just above. It's got guides, videos and the Free Rules. Any particular questions, just shout them out here!

[whole copper]

There are lots of videos out there and of course don’t be scared to just jump into a little game with your family and play some DnD

[tranquil umbra]

Thank you!!!

[fickle valley]

Hello, I’m new to ttrpg and I wanna find a campaign to join? Anyone starting one or know where I can look?

[exotic remnant]

Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

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

[lost silo]

if you havent yet, you should at the least look through these basics as well

[exotic remnant]

Welcome to Adventure!

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

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

Quick Links

Basic Rules | Introductory videos | Create a character

[sharp shore]

is there a free dnd soloing so I can get a hang of it 🤔 if nawt then dont mind me kjHDKJA

online

[echo kelp]

D&D is a collaborative TTRPG game designed for 1 Dungeon Master and 3-6 players typically.

While there are some folks who have created tools to allow for solo D&D play, you'll have to do a bit of internet searching to find them

There is a bit of an interactive D&D story you could run through to get a simple idea of how D&D plays: https://www.dndbeyond.com/begin/en

And there's a few computer games out there inspired by D&D (like Baldurs Gate 3)

Anyway hope that helps!

(You can also use #find-a-game to learn how to find a group to play D&D with)

[analog holly]

Hey can dnd be played online if so how does it work

[lost silo]

Yes it most certainly can, and honestly is probably where most of it is done

The group agrees and uses a platform to communicate (such as Discord), a site for character creation / maintaining (usually something like but there are others, D&D Beyond or Roll20), and then a VTT (Virtual Table Top) for maps and other visualization (There are a bunch of these such as Roll20)

[velvet thistle]

is there any group i can join as in a comunity?

[analog holly]

So how do we see the map does dm show his screen?

[lost silo]

Most of the VTT sites are free to the players and the DM may or may not pay for extras. Most if not all then allow the players to see there aspect of the map on their screen

[analog holly]

Okay thank you now I’ll attempt to find a game.

[exotic remnant]

Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

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

[lost silo]

elexior and trooper. check out that bot for finding places to play

[pine lance]

Some one help me find away to play online dnd

Please

[hearty blaze]

#find-a-game

[plucky ridge]

DMs post their open games in #looking-for-players. You can also check out #looking-for-community for larger communities. Other options are looking at open games posting on Roll20 or the D&D Beyond forums, or social media like Facebook or Reddit.

[lyric oriole]

Is an order cleric a good character to start with?

[hearty blaze]

Yes

There aren’t many classes/subclasses that aren’t tbf

[lyric oriole]

Ok

[chilly plinth]

hey all new player looking to start DnD should i make a character before i even start a campaign or find a DM or should i wait until i can talk to my DM about it ??

[hearty blaze]

Make a character for practice, then make a character with your table

[radiant zodiac]

how do i make a character

[hearty blaze]

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

[hearty blaze]

Check out the link above

And also consider reading #learn-to-play if you haven’t already

[radiant zodiac]

this one

[hearty blaze]

Ye

[radiant zodiac]

ok

[radiant zodiac]

do i have to leran eveythig

everything

[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.

[radiant zodiac]

ok

[cedar sluice]

every time i see those kobolds in the find a game picture, i imagine they're carrying doritos

[radiant zodiac]

do i need to fill in a character sheet

[cedar sluice]

are you doing this on DnDBeyond or by hand?

[radiant zodiac]

dndbeyond

[cedar sluice]

so as you are creating a character, the information you put in will fill out a character sheet

if you want a regular looking character sheet, you can go to the manage button and then export

when you export it that way, you will download a pdf that you can print out.

did that help?

[quick kestrel]

Hey, I’m a semi new player I’ve played a couple times and have multiple characters but I’m waiting to make their character sheets, just wanted to say hi because I just joined.

[hearty blaze]

Sup

Welcome!🤗

[quick kestrel]

Hellloo

[radiant zodiac]

so i am about to make my character with a 2024 character sheet but i the instruction it says i need to ask my dm what kind of camapagin

[wheat crystal]

Which section / subheader are you referring to?

[lyric fjord]

Yeah you don’t make a character sheet before a campaign, you need to make the sheet with whomever ya dm is

[wheat crystal]

In general yes you ideally should make a character for the DM’s campaign. But there’s nothing wrong with making a character for practice

Were you needing clarification? GIFS aren’t allowed on the server

[radiant zodiac]

so i just make one

[wheat crystal]

Yup!

[radiant zodiac]

then what would i do next