dnd-newcomers

[lavish kayak]

only non-sematic spells

and thats at least not a base game weapon, maybe your DM allows homebrew but please dont do that as a newbie

[hidden echo]

Casting spells cause an attack of opportunity. Does it disrupt the spell or only incurs damage?

[lavish kayak]

it doesnt

like trigger an aoo

[tidal narwhal]

Wdym?

[lavish kayak]

every spell has components, it can have V (verbal), S (somatic), and M (material)

if both of your hands are full, you cant do S

[lavish kayak]

thats from earlier editions

[tidal narwhal]

do i have to read about it or?.

[hidden echo]

Hmm. Does flanking still create advantage for a rogue sneak att?

[lavish kayak]

it says in the spell

[lavish kayak]

yes

or is it an optional rule?

[tidal narwhal]

What is verbal magic tho 😭

[fresh fable]

Doesn’t need to be flanking for sneak attack

[ripe zealot]

You have to speak to use spell

[lavish kayak]

you say some magic words and the spell triggers

[ripe zealot]

Also Im trying to find a DND group

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[lavish kayak]

@ripe zealot dont advertise here, use #find-a-game for that

[echo kelp]

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[tidal narwhal]

Basically i can do healing, lowkey hurting but not fireball
Am I right?

[ripe zealot]

Ok

[lavish kayak]

in what situation, level, class, etc

[hidden echo]

Warlock with magic initiate bard

[echo kelp]

A warlock would have what spells their class allows and what that specific character has prepared + the features provided by magic initiate bard.

[nova flint]

Thats why you just playing barbarian and slay everything in your path

[hidden echo]

Druid with magic initiate gets you food/water/fire.

[lavish kayak]

it gets you spells

and you dont need magic initiate for it

[tidal narwhal]

uhhh

[echo kelp]

You're going to find that a lot of questions can only be answered in specifics if the full context is provided.

[tidal narwhal]

Ight let me be clear

[echo kelp]

Otherwise is going to be generalized answers - yes you could cast a fire damage dealing spell or a healing spell but it depends on what your character is, what level it is, and what spells you have prepared.

[lavish kayak]

and the situation, with the components we talked about earlier

[echo kelp]

Yep - even the in game context matters

[hidden echo]

Elves are inherent magic users. Magic initiate allows you access to fire casting.

[lavish kayak]

no?

a lot of classes just give you that

[echo kelp]

Which edition are you referencing here? Generally we assume we're referencing D&D 5th Edition, the current and latest edition unless otherwise specified. For older editions we'd suggest using #dnd-elder-editions to discuss things.

[tidal narwhal]

I just thought about my character and I dont think I need to use spells at all

[echo kelp]

Any species can have magic, any class could have the magic initiate feat

[topaz garnet]

Every spell lists what Components it has. Somatic, Verbal, and Material.
If it lists S, that means it has a Somatic component, motions you do. So if someone was watching you, they could see you do the magic hand waggle before a guy bursts into flames or something.
If it lists V, that means it has a Verbal component, magic words / frequencies you invoke. So if someone could hear you, they could hear you make that sound and then someone exploding.
If it lists M, that means it has a Material component. Something you need to have on hand in order to do it. You can use a Focus (as appropriate to your Class's spellcasting feature specifications) instead, unless the spell says the component must be worth at least some money, and/or says the component is consumed by the spell.

If you can't provide a component a spell requires, you cannot cast that spell. One of the most notable examples is being unable to provide Verbal components when in the area of a Silence spell, as the area is completely silent, so there is no sound, the verbal component doesn't work, ergo your casting fails.

A spell can have any combination of the three. Most spells have V and S, and a decent amount of powerful ones have V, S, M.

[tidal narwhal]

Legend, thansk for answer

[hidden echo]

Well said, Otherworldly Patron. Or the DM burns your component pouch... I looked at the Goliath (Cloud). What are the number of teleports based upon?

[lavish kayak]

your proficiency bonus

[topaz garnet]

Make sure to elaborate on what kind of character you're trying to think of.
I saw earlier you had ideas on using shields as weapons, and using spells. While using shields as weapons is as effective as using literal chairs, skulls, helmets, or wacking someone with a bow, being "Improvised Weapons" rules (so, kinda worse than just a club or dagger) is less than ideal...
You could look at something like Cleric, a class that has access to armor training and is a very very good Caster.

[hidden echo]

Aah. That Goliath still makes for one heck of a rogue.

[topaz garnet]

Also if you need more elaboration on how material components work, feel free to ask, before I head to bed

[hidden echo]

Is there other races available that aren't in the PHB? Like the Gnome variants.

[lavish kayak]

for 2024 there are no supplements at the moment

there will be some ofc, but yk, its a year old

[hidden echo]

Thank you Alfiz. You have to admire capitalism... I happen to be autistic (Aspergers) and hearing impaired. I need visual to verify what I hear. Do I need a microphone?

[lavish kayak]

Text dnd is definitely an option, i do that, but if you want to VC microphone is recommended

[hidden echo]

I always enjoyed the creativeness of D&D, but it is visual for me. I probably should stick with the audio/visual gameplay, so the DM doesn't have a seizure. I will go buy a microphone today. Thank you, Alfiz.

[lyric fjord]

it will always depend on how you want to play, I myself am a visual player, I like to see what’s going on.
And because of my creative background I like being able to explore the ideas.

How you play will always be down to the player with what you are comfortable with and it’s best to clarify anything when needed

My friend ( our dm) knows I have ehlers danlos syndrome so I can’t sit for hours at a time without bodily pains so he’s taken into account giving us a break every so often so I can stretch without missing anything important

[hidden echo]

Thank you, Lindanabeebum. I am unfamiliar with EDS. I also have a plethora of maladies myself. I hope not to be a liability to a D&D group. Gameplay is about contributing to the storyline and continuing the adventure.

[lyric fjord]

Eds is a hyper mobility disorder, connective tissue in my body is weaker

[hidden echo]

Aah. I am sorry for your pain. I have Raynauds, Menieres, etc. Sitting does need a stretch often.

[lyric fjord]

as long as you can find a group who can work with out rather than against you, I understand not wanting to be a liability so it’s important people understand what we as people with disabilities go through and it’s not our intent to "ruin" the fun on an off day

[main fulcrum]

There aren't any species supplements for 2024 yet afaik, but there are rules for using the species in older supplement books like Monsters of the Multiverse

So there are other options

[lavish kayak]

yuppers

[hidden echo]

So true, Lindanabeebum. I am intellectually gifted (narrowly). When I miss something, like social interaction, I tend to get quiet. Hence, Whisper...

Thank you, Queen of Squirrels. I will look there.

[pastel current]

Hey guys, does your character class must related to their background?

[lyric fjord]

Not necessarily

[lavish kayak]

nope

[hidden echo]

For myself, I have always found flavor in nonstandardized characters.

[lyric fjord]

Backgrounds have benefits to bit of the classes you pick yes but you aren’t required to be to always be a bandit to be a rouge

[main fulcrum]

You do probably want a background that helps your class' main stats though, if you're using the default ones in the PHB

[hidden echo]

For example, an unstable caster that mutters and laughs to himself due to interacting with a demon, but he was a soldier, etc...

Or maybe an elven acolyte rogue with magic initiate...

[pastel current]

Okay... So, what the most unpopular races to be picked?

[lyric fjord]

That’s a very opened answered question

[pastel current]

I'm just curious

[hidden echo]

When I played before, it was what was best for each class. Since I am new to this version, I don't know.

[edgy onyx]

Also probably not really a newcomer question/topic

[pastel current]

Well, I'm kinda wondering would a monk Dragonborn is weird or not

[edgy onyx]

Any class/race combo can work (with very, VERY few exceptions), so generally not something you need to worry about

And whether something is weird or not depends entirely on the specific game and the DM's world, not on whether a race is popular with overall players

[hidden echo]

Class/race combinations are your right. The type of DM will determine its playability.

[lavish kayak]

if we look at statistics over 13K dragonborn monks were made out of 1.2 million

[lavish kayak]

all combos are perfectly viable and playable, i do not understand what you mean

[hidden echo]

My apologies. Some DM are storyline and some are combat/adversarial. A gnome barbarian might not survive the first encounter with a combat DM.

[lavish kayak]

still not true, what edition are you talking about?

[edgy onyx]

Nothing about gnome barbarian makes them less viable in combat. They just might not use heavy weapons as well, thats about it

[pastel current]

What makes picking Musical Instruments or Artisan's tool important? Or does it important?

[lavish kayak]

you add your pb to the one you choose for checks

[edgy onyx]

Not majorly important. You just pick which one you prefer your character to be more skilled with

[pastel current]

Pb?

[edgy onyx]

Proficiency Bonus

[lavish kayak]

Proficiency Bonus

[pastel current]

Ooooh

[hidden echo]

My experience is based in D&D 3.5, so I am unfamiliar with 5e. Yet, a combat DM seems to still make certain class/character combos very difficult to play.

[lavish kayak]

nope

all hp, almost all abilities, stats, all not determined by race

[edgy onyx]

Yeah that's not really a thing in 5e. Any race works with any class (again, with like 2 - 4 minor exceptions)

[lavish kayak]

and those exceptions are still not making you very underpowered

[pastel current]

I can see how Artisan's Tool affects Pb, but how about Musical Instruments? What kind of situations would make them matter?

[hidden echo]

My apologies. I thought character and background were the same.

[edgy onyx]

Literally the only combo that just straight up doesnt work, is Tortle Armorer (artificer subclass), since it's based on wearing armor, which is somethign Tortle cannot do 😛
And even then it's a subclass issue, not a class issue

[edgy onyx]

When trying to play music, or perform with the instrument

[lavish kayak]

yuppers

[pastel current]

And what kind of situations would need players to perform with instruments? Does some monsters affected by it?

[lavish kayak]

no, but not everything is in combat

[edgy onyx]

D&D isn't all about combat, Your character might be trying to impress someone with music, get gold with performance, or distract others

[lavish kayak]

like for example playing in a performance

[edgy onyx]

And there isn't a specific list for the skills, it's just the DM deciding what skill / tool will help with whatever the player is attempting to do

[pastel current]

Whoa, tell me some examples about distraction with instruments

[edgy onyx]

Like playing for guards, while your allies are trying to sneak past them

Keeping an audience distracted while a rogue tries to pickpocket them

[pastel current]

I see...

Does multiclass perform better than single class?

[lyric fjord]

dnd is a role playing game, so really the only limit is ya imagination on what to do in situations

[lavish kayak]

most often, no

since when do stickers work here

[edgy onyx]

In genral, absolutely not
And recommendation is to stay off multiclassing when starting out

You really need to know exactly what you want from multiclassing for it to be worth it

If you need to ask "I'm playing X class, what should I multiclass into and at what point?", then the anwer is always gonna be "Don't multiclass"

[pastel current]

So, does people multiclassing to get some classes trait? What's the penalties they got?

[lavish kayak]

not getting their normal abilities, getting abilities not made to work together, the list goes on tbh

[edgy onyx]

The penalty is that you're only getting lower level abilities of the classes you're trying to multiclass in
While others are getting their level 10 abilities, you might only be at level 6 and 4, or whatever, for the sake of the example

Which is why you need to know what lower level abilities work well enough together to justify being at lower level in both classes than the rest of the party that are higher level in one class, with access to their higher level abilities

But because of this, it's 100% not a newcomer topic, and the advice remains; Don't try multiclassing without knowing what you want from it. It's not just as simple as "Yay I get to play TWO classes at the same time!"

[pastel current]

Hmm, I see

By the way does I'm not allowed to use stickers?

[lavish kayak]

you are ig, its just disabled normally

[pastel current]

Another question

[lavish kayak]

uhuh

[pastel current]

Does a good guy that loves doing pranks considered Chaotic Neutral?

[edgy onyx]

Could be. Though the alignment system shouldn't be taken as a strict rules, more of just guideline
Very few things actually interact with your alignment

[lavish kayak]

alignment isnt like a: this thing is always chaotic neutral, its a guideline

[pastel current]

Ouuu, so is it doesn't really matter as long as your character doesn't deviate too far from their alignment?

[edgy onyx]

Also there are about as many ways to determine what alignment someone is as there are players, so don't worry about it too much 😛

[lavish kayak]

i dont worry about alignment most of the time, it just never comes up in game because it doesnt affect mechanics and its more a guideline anyway

[edgy onyx]

And oftentimes when it does come into play, often its just flavor, like the look of Spirit Guardian's spirits (Thogh that spell's damage type is also dependent on your alignment)

[pastel current]

I see

[lavish kayak]

yup

i just say that im good in those situations

[pastel current]

Seems like sorcerer aren't recommended for beginners

[lavish kayak]

all classes are perfectly fine for beginners

[pastel current]

No exception?

[lavish kayak]

sorcerer might require like 5 minutes of extra reading

[pastel current]

Obviously 😅

[main fulcrum]

Some are more complicated than others, but if you put in the effort to read the details, you can start with anything

[lavish kayak]

no exception

[wheat quail]

is that a Lloyd pfp

[pastel current]

Lloyd is water

[wheat quail]

water

i still haven't gotten there yet but yeah peak story i should get to reading it again some day when i feel like it

[pastel current]

It's finished by the way

[lavish kayak]

keep it to dnd folks

[wheat quail]

w I'm Reading it on webtoon so ye

[wheat quail]

right sorry i saw something cool and got distracted

[lavish kayak]

no worries

just reminding you

[wheat quail]

i know. appreciate it

[slow lotus]

Hi can some one explain the rules of dnd and were I can get started on making a charicter because I know absaloutly nothing about dnd thankyou

[hidden echo]

I assume that rerolling the abilities generator until you get the best numbers is frowned upon. So, what is the preferred method for determining ability scores: standard array or ability score cost.

[main fulcrum]

If you're rolling, you generally have to do it in front of the DM

They choose the method, but if you're making practice characters, ability score cost should be fine

The standard array is just a specific subset of ability score cost anyway

[hidden echo]

Thank you, QoS. Everyone talks about making a character and submitting it. I just didn't understand how to do this without stats. Back when I played D&D 3.5, the standard array was suicide.

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[main fulcrum]

5e doesn't really have suicide options, except maybe multi classing too much without knowing what you're doing. Or the obvious things like giving yourself terrible stats across the board

[lost silo]

Check out those links Wolf

[hidden echo]

I somewhat noticed that. I am used to an adversarial DM. Predominately, the DM style was DM vs The Group. The DM would make you work to survive at levels 1-3. After level 3, it became more adventure oriented, but still a high chance of rerolling a character after combat.

[main fulcrum]

Adversarial DMs so still exist, but I wouldn't say that's the normal assumption for 5e

[hidden echo]

Interesting. I must admit that the game is more exciting with a vicious, but fair, DM. Hard to get an adrenaline rush from being coddled.

[main fulcrum]

I didn't say being coddled was the norm either

A DM can be challenging without being adversarial or vicious

But the level of danger you want tends to be a session 0 discussion

[hidden echo]

Thank you. I understand. My clerics are crazy, but built to keep a group alive. My rogues are chaotic meant to make the DM pay attention. Enjoy your weekend.

[reef goblet]

good afternoon everyone

[reef knoll]

good year

[reef goblet]

that too lol

[hidden echo]

Hello to everyone. On the ability cost method, can someone show me a max array for two abilities and three abilities. I am having one of those days where my mind doesn't work.

[wild onyx]

Point buy can get you three at 15 and three at 8, or a pair at 15, one 11 and three at 10.

[hidden echo]

Thank you, Bud. My mind seems to be taking the weekend way too seriously. It is only reacting to soda pop and chips. I know exactly where those are, but my car keys, etc. are a mystery...

[tidal narwhal]

I just read few rules and I have a quick question
So you cannot create a strong character from start only lvl it up (and make it more stronger ofc) by how the game goes? Like the higher my lvl the more privileges, armor i can get?

[hearty blaze]

Hi!
Some campaigns do start at lower levels, and you level up as you go. This unlocks more abilities, spells and damage/utility options as you go. Levels are either rewarded through co (killing stuff) or milestone (when the DM seems appropriate).
You don’t inherently get more armour, but later levels usually mean you can afford better armor or get magic items.

[primal rampart]

Oh sweet um hello!

I'm absolutely new to dnd and have never played it.

[tidal narwhal]

I mean, if im lvl 1 I cant be somw sort of "Gigantic Berserker super tuff" warrior yeah?

[hearty blaze]

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

[hearty blaze]

No. Level 1 usually means “has barely achieved one small impressive accomplishment” usually

At least in my experience

[tidal narwhal]

So I can create some sort of cool looking charater but he will be weak?

[primal rampart]

Oh uh..well i wanted to see if i could buy a make a dnd character thing but i couldn't find one

[hearty blaze]

They can be cool and weaker. Not mutually exclusive.

[hearty blaze]

Oh, there’s a free one on dnd beyond

You mean a character creation tool?

[primal rampart]

The app correct?

[primal rampart]

Something like that yes

[hearty blaze]

App or website, either works

I use the website

[tidal narwhal]

Oh, cool
Thansk!
Also do everyone start from lvl 1 at campaign?

[hearty blaze]

Nope. Some start at 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11…
I think you get my point

Campaigns can start from any level up to DM’s choice

[tidal narwhal]

So if dm says "A - you'll be lvl 3 and B - you'll be lvl 10" it will be like this?

[hearty blaze]

Wdym A and B

[tidal narwhal]

Players i meant

[hearty blaze]

Like the levels they start at?

[tidal narwhal]

Yeah if dm says player 1 is lvl 3 and player 2 is lvl 10

[hearty blaze]

All players should preferably be the same levels

[main fulcrum]

No

[tidal narwhal]

Ooooh

[hearty blaze]

At MOST a level difference, and that’s not recommended

You want everyone to be the same level

[tidal narwhal]

I get it now, thx

[ornate kiln]

yeah players are very rarely not the same level, and its usually a bad thing if they are not

what was said earlier is more like: you play with one DM and the adventure starts at level 3, and then another DM has their adventure start at level 5 etc

[tidal narwhal]

Im currently creating a charater and I have another question (I'm prolly annoying 😛)
So on a site it gives me already few classes to pick, should I do everything as site says or I can choose those that are not on the list? Like Loxodon

[hearty blaze]

I would recommend just going with what the site says you can do

Loxodons are cool, but you don’t have the book I’m assuming

[tidal narwhal]

Hell nawh I dont have it, but I read abt them a little

Ooh I guess they are more for experienced levels?

[hearty blaze]

Then you either have to homebrew them or not use them

[hearty blaze]

No, you can have a level 1 loxodon. They’re a species after all.

But loxodons are locked behind Guildmaster's Guide to Ravnica

[tidal narwhal]

Yeah nvm im picking what site says

Hold up when a new game starts you have to fill everything from zero or have already created one?

[main fulcrum]

Depends on the game. Usually the DM will at least tell you what you can use

And most often will expect a new character

[tidal narwhal]

Oooooh

[hearty blaze]

I’d recommend starting from scratch to make another character that fits the campaign if that’s what you mean

[tidal narwhal]

Nonono I get allat perfectly

Thx

[primal rampart]

So i made the sheet

I dunno if i did it right tho

[tidal narwhal]

oh learning most of the rules was actuallt THAT simple

[hearty blaze]

Send the sheet into here or #character-discussion

[outer lodge]

Who can help me to understand the basics of dnd

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[lost silo]

have a look at the basics in the bot. then if you have questions, ask away!!!!

[tawdry breach]

Am i able to ask for suggestions for running a campaign for the first time here?

[hearty blaze]

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[tawdry breach]

Can you help me learn some stuff for my campaign?

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What exactly are most the die for?

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[signal holly]

hello

[earnest drum]

Yo

[signal holly]

wasup

[earnest drum]

Nothing much

I'm trying to create my character

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how can i do that?

[earnest drum]

DNDbeyond

[signal holly]

ok

so i just make a post?

[earnest drum]

I dunno, It doesn't want me to connect

[hearty blaze]

https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024/creating-a-character
might help if you want to make a character

[topaz garnet]

You don't "make a post" to make a character
there's LFG, and then there's making a character (typically after finding a group)

[hearty blaze]

I’d check out #learn-to-play first

[signal holly]

ok

[earnest drum]

It just ain't working

[wild onyx]

You're sure you're logged in on DDB? Does it give you any error messages?

[signal summit]

Hi everybody im new to dnd and im also teaching what I learn to my friends who are also new to dnd. Whats a good way to explain combat?

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[potent ocean]

I'd probably say "at the start everyone rolls a d20 to determine the turn order of the battle. On your turn you can do an action, that's like doing an attack, casting a spell, disengaging from your opponent, or move your movement distance. Also you can move your movement distance 1 time for free. Also you have a bonus action and a reaction. A bonus action is an additional thing you can do along your action and there are certain spells and abilities that cost a bonus action to do, like swinging with your second weapon if you're dual wielding. A reaction is something you can do out of your turn as a reaction of another players action. These can be spells and different abilities, for example when an opponent who's up close to you, tries to walk away without disengaging first you can spend your reaction to make an "opportunity attack" which is a melee attack against that target.
These are probably the main basics i think

[signal summit]

Thanks, I believe from what I read if an opponent surprises you, you have disadvantage on your initiative roll? I have a fight with a pack of wolves prepared. I’m wondering if I should leave that mechanic for later battles?

[potent ocean]

I don't know about that, I'm also new to dnd. But from what i know those things are the most important basics

[signal summit]

I see thanks for the insight though

[lost silo]

that is the latest rule yes green. many folks will stick with the old rule of the surprisers get a free turn.

[potent ocean]

Oki

[modern lodge]

are there any free dnd duet campaigns i could do to get a feeling for the game?

[gaunt mauve]

how long/short do sessions usually last? ;o

[signal summit]

So far with sessions I watched and played, they could take 1-5 hours depending on the content and how fast the players go through stuff.

[gaunt mauve]

thx you 👍

[hidden echo]

Hello everyone. Just a quick question, please. Besides proficiency in 2 skills, equipment, and a language, does a background provide anything else?

[timid locust]

Using the current rules, your background also grants you an Origin Feat, but doesn't grant you a language anymore.

[hidden echo]

Oh, my apologies. I meant in D&D 5e (2014) does race, class, or background provide the origin feat.

[timid locust]

Ah, so you're using the outdated rules. Then yes, your background grants you:

• 2 Skill Proficiencies
• 2 Proficiencies of the following options: Language / Tool
• A social ability specific to the background
• A set of equipment, usually totalling between 20 and 50g

[timid locust]

Nothing grants Origin Feats in the 2014 rules. They didn't exist at the time.

[hidden echo]

Thank you. I haven't played D&D since the 3.5 version. I mistakenly have mixed the 5e (2014) and (2024) information together. I am trying to sort it out.

[timid locust]

You can view the separate rules for both below:

Current 2024 Rules: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024
2014 Rules: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/basic-rules-2014

[hidden echo]

Thank you very much. I appreciate the assistance. I hope to see you in a game.

[left dome]

im fnally here to properly play DnD

and i have some sort of idea. im playiing around on nat20

[echo kelp]

Welcome! We actually don't host games on this server but if you're new to D&D check out #learn-to-play and the free basic rules: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/free-rules

[left dome]

ok ill use that. thanks on another note would you happen to know where i can find communities to start with?

the friends dont know the vibe

[echo kelp]

Yeah once you're ready to find a group to play with, check out #find-a-game as it explains how to use our Looking For Game channels and general tips for finding a group.

You can also look for games on Roll20, Demiplane, and other similar D&D or TTRPG forums/sites.

[thin edge]

Starting off my dnd journey as a dm any tips?

[echo kelp]

?newdm

[exotic remnant]

What is a Dungeon Master?

• In Dungeons & Dragons, one person serves as the Dungeon Master, the game’s lead storyteller and referee. The DM runs the adventure for the players, who navigate its hazards and decide which paths to explore.

How does it work?

• Learn how to be a Dungeon Master with this YouTube video or D&D Beyond article.
• The D&D Free Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.

Where do I start?

• Decide what kind of campaign you want to run. Here’s a few good options for new DMs.
• Get advice from your fellow Dungeon Masters in #dm-discussion and #dm-world-building.

[echo kelp]

?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.

[velvet kraken]

Hey guys I’m like super new to DnD I played baulders gate and also did a few AI DnD games that I really enjoyed too, if anyone is looking for new players and doesn’t mind a newbie feel free ti shoot me a message

[hearty blaze]

You might wanna check out #find-a-game

[granite sparrow]

Hey iam new here how do I find a DND campaign or how do I host one

[hearty blaze]

#find-a-game

[granite sparrow]

ThNks

[reef root]

Hello, I'm new to this :3
Uhhh were would I go if I have ideas for dnd stuff people can use?

[wheat crystal]

New to D&D or new to this server?

[reef root]

Both :3

[wheat crystal]

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.

[reef root]

Oh ok thank you :3

[hearty blaze]

Also read #channel-guide . A good amount of questions I see can be solved just by knowing where to go.

[wheat crystal]

And then for sharing ideas that could be either in:

• #dm-discussion if it's something a DM could use for their games (e.g. an NPC or encounter idea)
• #dm-world-building if it's something to do with settings (e.g. nations, dieties, etc)
• #character-discussion if it pertains to player characters
• #homebrew if it's something that pertains to a mechanical addition (e.g. rule changes, new subclasses, etc)
• #dnd-maps if it's a battlemap you made
• #dnd-arts-and-crafts if it's some other D&D artwork you wanted to share
• #dnd-discussion if it doesn't fit within those other categories

[reef root]

Thank y'all so much!
I really appreciate the help

[hearty blaze]

No problem! As stated before, feel free to ask any questions you might have, and we’ll either answer them or direct you somewhere where you can get the answer.

And know that it is a lot of info, so take your time and go at your own pace.

[reef root]

Thank you ^^

[old lodge]

hello everyone

[lavish kayak]

hi

[old lodge]

hows everyone doing

[lavish kayak]

good

hru

[old lodge]

doing okay just ... thinking of joining dnd and figuring how to incorporate a old rp character i have

[lavish kayak]

do you know the rules?

[old lodge]

but figure i get opinions on it

still kinda new to the so i was gonna read the rules

[exotic remnant]

Welcome to Adventure!

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[lavish kayak]

check out the free rules above and ask any questions you might have

[old lodge]

ah thanks ^^

still though i wanted to get opinions on my character though or should i start from scratch

[lavish kayak]

sure, i can give opinions/reccomendations

[old lodge]

well i have a old rp character from my high school day's sadly i have him memorized than the original sheet ( friend had it and lost it ) um don't know how folks would feel about a undead paladin who can' be knocked out but not killed

[lavish kayak]

i reccomend not giving characters more abilities than they get from their class/race etc

[old lodge]

yeah the thing is .. he's undead for a reason but was given a quest by the grim reaper ..

[lavish kayak]

woah, talk with your dm about "the grim reaper"

and also this sounds a little bit like a chosen one character, which are generally frowned upon

[old lodge]

um the dm i use to play with ... was in high school and sadly has passed away .. to the big C

[lyric fjord]

Alot of what you can and can’t do for a character is up to ya dm, it’s good to have ideas but willing to change them when asked

[old lodge]

yeah i kinda figured of just re-working the character

[lavish kayak]

but can we get a more detailed info? or read the rules on what you can do

[old lodge]

well for the character detail he was a paladin that sworn a oath to no order mostly cause the ones of his homeland were corrupt to the core and for his basic gear starting off with was standard iron armor and shield same um the other items ( dm was okay with cause she suggested them ) was the book of the reaper which was a quest item and the coins of grim which could be traded with the friendlier undead for information or to help them pass on

[lavish kayak]

alright, so my tips are dont add stuff you wont normally get at least before getting into a game and quest items, just dont do that the DM can give you those later if they really want to

[old lodge]

right and as for the two items they were given to him when he washed ashore of a new land (dm new land) since his home was destroyed cause of the orders power play

[lavish kayak]

sighs

[lyric fjord]

very heavily relies on the starting lvl

[lavish kayak]

well saying i have quest items is just a no go for everyone

[lyric fjord]

Can’t be starting lvl 1-3 and have items that are high rarity

New campaign means new start

[lavish kayak]

or really below level 10

[lyric fjord]

While you can replay a character from other campaigns yiu still have to adapt to that new campaigns rules

[lavish kayak]

yuppers

so, Kavoidkin, do you like understand what we mean

[lyric fjord]

They left the server ☠️

[lavish kayak]

lmao

"wehhh people wont let me be overpowered and have quest items"

[lyric fjord]

seems like that yeah

[quick lily]

They're still in the server?

They might have blocked you

[lyric fjord]

Nope, if you click their profile it would say "mutual servers" even if blocked

[quick lily]

OH interesting, they still have their roles when I click on them

[lyric fjord]

maybe they updated the blocks maybe idk then, but either way we gave them info and if they didn’t like it that’s on them not us

[lavish kayak]

they arent

[quick lily]

Yep, got it!*

Never seen that before. Anyhoo

[lyric fjord]

just seems they didn’t like being told they couldn’t "transfer"items they got from one campaign to another

[quick lily]

Oh for sure. The "I can't die" thing is a very OP

[lyric fjord]

Mhmmm

Nothing ruins a game than "I’m op shut up"

[hearty blaze]

Well, apart from beating up the DM and other players IRL

That probably ruins the game more

[quick lily]

Valid

Also hello folks - don't believe I've actually said much in this channel as yet

[lavish kayak]

i mean you dont haveto

[hearty blaze]

Good morning afternoon evening, Sam!

[quick lily]

That's fair haha

[hearty blaze]

Are ya new?

(To dnd)

[lavish kayak]

seems like it

seeing their role

[hearty blaze]

Forgot you can check that

[quick lily]

Yes. I've done a couple of 1-shot cthulhu back in 2020 and been voice RPing for a good 3 - 4 years 👍

[lyric fjord]

I’m having to try my first time role playing once we start the campaign I’m in

[quick lily]

hell yeah, you're gonna love it

[lyric fjord]

I can funny voices but my roleplay experience is from drama lessons back in school lol,

So I’m hoping I do a good job ☠️

Gonna try to channel my cough Britishness cheek into my guy

[quick lily]

excellent

[lyric fjord]

I will try my best lol

Speaking of him… I should really go work on his drawing ☠️

hi

im new to dnd, is there any way you can play online?

like I've never played it before, but it got me fascinated through some videos i saw

[wild onyx]

Certainly! Text or voice, virtual tabletop (VTT) apps, it's never been easier.

[lyric fjord]

wait where is that 😭 where can i play in text? can u guide me bro please 🙏🏾

that would be a text based ran campaign.

[hearty escarp]

These are typically called "PbP", which stands for play by post.

[lyric fjord]

#dnd-rules is a great place to start, look over the basics first!

I forgot the code to bring up the stuff

[hearty escarp]

Actually, here is a great place. 😅
Check the pinned posts here.

[hearty blaze]

?tag new pbp

[exotic remnant]

https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/1668-play-by-post-playing-dungeons-dragons-in-pbp

[hearty blaze]

Just some info on play by post

[lyric fjord]

oh okay thank you !!

[lyric fjord]

Ye I was trying to get thing to appear and I messed up ☠️

[hearty escarp]

ah gotcha 😆

[lyric fjord]

It's so interesting but i was introduced to dnd this late cuz it's kinda niche here in our country 💔

some people like to play via post as
How you play is down to you as the player.

Some prefer texted based while others prefer vocally role playing ect

[hearty blaze]

For example, I’m in a pbp campaign!

[hearty escarp]

Play by post is typically quite a lot "slower" than voice, for obvious reasons. You might for example make one post per day if you're quick.

[hearty blaze]

The first combat encounter took a few days for me iirc

[hearty escarp]

To see some examples, you can check out the DDB forums, where a lot of pbp is happening:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/forums/dungeons-dragons-discussion/play-by-post

[hearty blaze]

But the upsides are that it’s less invasive (no need to reveal voice or face) and extremely convenient in terms of time availability

[tidal narwhal]

If you cant use vc can you instead listen to others and type in chat

[topaz garnet]

Some groups will do mixed communication methods, some would be only VC, some would be only text chat
We can't say for certain on anything, but that is possible.

[lavish kayak]

oh hi nugget

Hows the lantern dude doing

[hearty blaze]

Wish I knew, Connor broke that branch 14 hours ago

[lavish kayak]

IM WORKING ON IT OKAY

[fluid turtle]

A

[hearty blaze]

B

[potent ocean]

C

[fluid turtle]

D

[zinc wyvern]

E

[lusty hinge]

Hey folks, I just created a 1lvl character, human noble sorcerer in dnd beyond character creator, and it feels like my skill modifiers are too OP

is it normal?

I have prof in 6 skills

dec +5, history +4, insight +3, perception +3, performance +5, persuasion +5

[lavish kayak]

from what did you get that

2 from noble

[lusty hinge]

the proficiencies?

[lavish kayak]

what edition do you use

[lusty hinge]

5e 2024

[hearty blaze]

Skilled maybe?

[lavish kayak]

but it seems good

[hearty blaze]

Origin feat

[lusty hinge]

Yeah, I have "Skilled" feat

[lavish kayak]

yuppers

and then 3 more from sorc

so that tracks, no OP-ness there

[hearty blaze]

What are your stats? Specifically what’s your Constitution (and dexterity too why not)

[lusty hinge]

Dex +1, Con +0

I used standard array

[hearty blaze]

“Keep away from strong winds”

[lavish kayak]

why do you ask those 2?

[hearty blaze]

Just worried about concentration and AC

[lavish kayak]

that was not the question they had

[hearty blaze]

if it’s level one, where ANYTHING can get one shot, things go south fast.

[hearty blaze]

Ik, was just curious

[lusty hinge]

that makes sense

[hearty blaze]

And it seemed the answers were already given.
They aren’t op

[lusty hinge]

you think the character is not too op? the skill bonuses ar enormal?

[hearty blaze]

Yup

[lusty hinge]

thanks 🙂

[lavish kayak]

they are

[lusty hinge]

I haven't thought about it, that's a good point

[lavish kayak]

btw if you made it in ddb and didnt change anything it cant be against the rules

[hearty blaze]

Just a heads up, stay behind your allies, cuz you have the second lowest possible starting health with standard array

[lusty hinge]

but I like when my characters have some weaknesses

[lavish kayak]

isnt this your first character

[hearty blaze]

Unless I’m forgetting smt

[lusty hinge]

it's my second

[lyric fjord]

Ya lvl1. You will have weaknesses ☠️

[lavish kayak]

you are, in fact, not.

for the first time in like 7 seconds

[hearty blaze]

Don’t you love it when that happens

Hol up

?tag new sorcerer

[exotic remnant]

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
Str. 10 Dex. 13 Con. 14 Int. 8 Wis. 12 Cha. 15

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

[hearty blaze]

^thats the recommendation for standard array I believe

[lavish kayak]

da low hp

[lyric fjord]

Just don’t get hit ez

[lavish kayak]

we love the abilityconstitution

[hearty blaze]

Like if I was playing their character in your campaign I’d be down (and probably dead) by now.
Constitution saves lives.

[lavish kayak]

you would be dead

[stiff frost]

Good morning All. I wonder if you could help me to save some money 😄 I do not know what is the average price of 2024 D&D handbook, but there is one on amazon for £26. Is this a good price ?

[hearty blaze]

The handbook has royalty? /j

[stiff frost]

haha 😄 Price 🙂

[lavish kayak]

i think youre paying a less than normal, probably the work conditions

[hearty blaze]

Very slightly cheaper than where I live

[lavish kayak]

yes youre paying 5 euro less than the average

[hearty blaze]

4-8 AUD for me

[stiff frost]

Thank you. I shall purchase it than.

[exotic remnant]

Welcome to Adventure!

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

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[lavish kayak]

???

@dense wagon check out the bot post above and ask all the questions you have

[dense wagon]

Ah alright

[reef knoll]

Welcome to D&D i hope u have Fun trough out Your journeys!!

[calm current]

Hello im looking for a campaign to join at this would be my first game ever. I would really love to learn the 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.

[lavish kayak]

learn the rules first, after that join a game, the rules are specified above and feel free to ask questions

[calm current]

Ive read the rules

And want to try it out

[deft sigil]

Hi there - you can look for campaigns via the post above (it tells you how kr group finding channels work).
As Alfiz just said, reading through the basic rules is the best first step

[lavish kayak]

do you know how it all works

[calm current]

Well ive read the rules but i want to play maybe a campaign to get it all together

[lavish kayak]

then try #find-a-game

[wintry current]

hello. How exactly does cantrips works. Can I use them as often as I want?

[lavish kayak]

yuppers

[lost silo]

well once per turn you can cast one assuming you still have an action or bonus action left for that turn, but yes you could use them infinitely.

[umbral estuary]

throwback to when I was first getting into the game and thought it was "Can Trip" and thought Trip meant something, like triggering an effect 😭

[lavish kayak]

lmao

[lost silo]

thats a legit way to think for a new person!

[umbral estuary]

if it helps my case it was because I heard it said before reading it

[wintry current]

Thanks. Another question. The cantrip Poison Spray in it's new version (2024) has no description about any saving throw. Does that mean, there isn't any and also no DC?

[topaz garnet]

Make a ranged spell attack against the target. On a hit, the target takes ... Poison damage.
It does as it says.

[lost silo]

correct, it is basically an attack made by u like a sword or dagger of a fighter

[topaz garnet]

It's like a short ranged fire bolt dealing more, but poison damage.

[wintry current]

Thanks

[fierce acorn]

Does anyone have any tips on how to make your first character?

[lost silo]

the biggest tip I have is, skim all options quickly. as you do, some will stick out more than others as cool sounding to you. once you have skimmed everything, go back to that 1 or 2 that stuck out and dig a little deeper. then you probably will have a better idea which one sounds the best for you.

[fierce acorn]

Thank you so much.

Does anyone have a list of the DND Classes, Rules, whatnot?

[exotic remnant]

Welcome to Adventure!

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

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[fierce acorn]

Thank you.

[lost silo]

YW that is a great place to start

[tall anvil]

Hello

[lost silo]

mornin (for me lol) let us know if you have any questions

[hidden echo]

Good morning from Hawaii. Does D&D Beyond or Roll20 have premade characters (cleric, rogue, warlock) that are playable?

[lost silo]

II know D&D Beyond does yes

[summer rock]

Hello good day! Just wondering if it is possible to watch a live dnd game?

[lost silo]

There are many that are streamed on Twitch and You tube

[ornate kiln]

Most tables don’t want spectators but there are a ton recorded dnd games on YouTube

[lost silo]

Many do allow folks to listen in but probably less than 30%

[hidden echo]

Thank you. I understand D&D 5e (2024) is much different from D&D 3.5, which is what I played many years ago. I am used to adversarial DMs. Good storylines, but they were looking to challenge a player. Besides, level 1-5 in D&D 3.5 was very hard to survive.

[tall anvil]

I never played dnd before but I heard of tabaxi. Can I be a tabaxi as my first character?? I tried dnd beyond and roll20 but they don't have premade tabaxi 😔 At least ones that are free

[summer rock]

Ahh okay thank you for the response!

[ornate kiln]

Level 1-5 can still be deadly and I think a DM challenging players is not the same as adversarial DMing

[lost silo]

You can play as a tabaxi but they are found in books that you or someone in your group has paid for

[tall anvil]

Ah, okay. I currently don't have any money. My friend gifted me my first dice set last week

[fierce acorn]

Alrighty, so I have my character sheet from Beyond, but there are a lot of empty spots, could anyone help me in dms?

[hidden echo]

I also have that problem. D&D Beyond is designed for profit. How can we adjust the character build and still submit the character to a DM?

[lost silo]

If you get into a game where they share content on D&D Beyond, you may get access to it. Look in #find-a-game if you are looking to get in a game

[wild onyx]

If it's just "cat person" or similar you're after, you can often get a close-enough effect with another species and an alternative description.

[tall anvil]

Ooh, I see. I have yet to make a character sheet, but I do have a character in mind to play as. I just need to figure out how to make the character sheet first lol

[lost silo]

D&D Beyond is very easy to follow step by step on how to. aso check out these links.

[exotic remnant]

Welcome to Adventure!

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[wild onyx]

First steps: class, species, background.

[sage cloak]

can I use dragons breath with unseen servant?
also can I use dragons breath on myself

ping me in reply

[deft sigil]

I believe dragon's breath requires a willing creature. Unseen Servant specifies that it is a force but not named as a creature.

You, however, would be a willing creature so it should work

[tall anvil]

I want a tabaxi bard who's a traveler now but in the past they were part of a cult that they now escaped. Is that possible? 👀

[steep remnant]

Hello

I just saw a tiktok about d&d and was hooked

I downloaded d&d beyond app but i have no clue how to play😭

I did read some of the rules though

[shut stone]

Hello! It’s common for us new players to be confused with the rules of this game. It can be complex, but it’ll seem like simple rules in no time! (Hopefully)

Looking for a game to play with other players and a DM?

[steep remnant]

Yesss suree

But would we have to be in a voice chat or how does it work

[shut stone]

It can be either depending on the DM’s choice

[wild onyx]

Certainly could be! Would you be picking Acolyte for your background or did another one offer more suitable features?

[wild onyx]

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

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

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

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

[steep remnant]

Are you the dm?

[shut stone]

Oh, no-

If I were to play again it’d be my second time in a dnd campaign

[steep remnant]

Im lost

[shut stone]

And not as a dm-

But anyways you can go to #find-a-game if you’re looking for one

Commands are the DMs creating a game, channels are players looking for games

[steep remnant]

Does the d&d beyond app just help you make a charachter and with rules and stuff or does it also animate the game?

[shut stone]

Pretty much I think..

I think it just helps you

Sorry I only read the first part-

[quick lily]

There are animated dice rolls you can do rather than roll physical dice

[sage cloak]

would work on me or unseen?

[tall anvil]

I found Far Traveler that would suit my character. But is it possible to have multiple backgrounds? Like once an acolyte, now a far traveler? Dnd beyond doesn't have the option for Far Traveler tho

[main fulcrum]

Mechanically you can only have one background

[deft sigil]

I feel like I was specific there.. unseen Servant is described as a force therefore is not defined as a creature. Spell would not work.

Your character is a creature and therefore you can cast dragons breath on yourself.

[main fulcrum]

Your backstory can be different

And Far Traveler is in SCAG, which isn't one of the free options

[tall anvil]

Ooh, ok. I heard of multiclass so I thought it'd be similar with backgrounds

[main fulcrum]

No. Multiclassing is its own thing

[tall anvil]

I'm too unemployed for this

[main fulcrum]

Then use the free options. You don't have to buy anything play d&d

And you can still describe your backstory however, regardless of the background you take

[lost silo]

And if u get into a group they most likely will share access to these other options

[wild onyx]

Not exactly newcomers advice but:

Think of your class, species and background as little packets of rules and features that help tell you what happens when the dice hit the table.

The descriptions you give to them can be totally separate. A holy warrior could be a cleric, paladin, fighter, even a warlock.

[quick narwhal]

role check

hello friends

[tall anvil]

Ooh, I see. But if I pick Far Traveler, that means I can't have proficiency in religion even though in the backstory they grew up in a cult, right?

[wild onyx]

Guess the cult didn't educate them on the broader span of religions in the world, just their own.

[tall anvil]

Oooh, that makes sense

[silver flume]

hi!

[tall anvil]

Ello!

[silver flume]

how do i play dungeons and dragons

[exotic remnant]

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[lost silo]

check out the basic rules in the above bot to start

[silver flume]

thanks!

[tidal narwhal]

How to insert a photo on pdf file on the charater sheet

[atomic yacht]

You can't but you can change your little profile icon for the character.

[tidal narwhal]

I've got an idea

[lost silo]

I think if you have a PDF editing software then you could.

[tall anvil]

I just edit my files in krita

[alpine rampart]

Hi! I would like to play DND with strangers.
Totally new to this(I played DND before with friends in my native langage but never with strangers) , I have the player handbook in hand, I know how to create a character but i'm no expert either.

[lavish kayak]

#find-a-game

[digital sundial]

Hello all, me and a friend are new to DnD and know a couple of people with some experience,is this a good channel to ask any questions we have or to get help or such with tips and so on?🙂

[harsh fjord]

Yep, this is the place!

[lavish kayak]

yep

[digital sundial]

Great 😁 we have a bunch of questions probably as we are new, only been exploring DnD apps and sites and been trying various AI stuff to just fool around with playing and such😅

[lavish kayak]

ouch, AI dnd is really not good with rules and shit

[digital sundial]

We did look at Looking for players posts but none really match up with our combined timezones or playstyles sadly

[lavish kayak]

i suggest making a #looking-for-dm post then

[harsh fjord]

The server isn't the only place to look for games!

[digital sundial]

Yes indeed,tho its still quite fun and a couple sites allow multiplayer and have tons of homebrew and worlds and stuff haha

[lavish kayak]

i actually tried AI dnd before to see how long it would take to play pathfinder 2e while convincing the AI it was still dnd

took about 15 minutes

[digital sundial]

Ah thank you,that might work,tho we might need more players too and the DM would need to have some experience so they know what sites and campaigns will work

[digital sundial]

Haha yea their not great but still quite fun

[lavish kayak]

the DM can get more players

[digital sundial]

Okay hehe yeah probably best to start with the starter set campaign and with an experienced DM since we're new

Been watching Critical Role and i wish we could join people in person,it looks so fun and creative and humorous

[lavish kayak]

the campaign doesnt matter that much, same for the DM experience level

[digital sundial]

I would prefer a starter campaign and a DM who knows what is what and what they like to allow and such i guess

[lavish kayak]

the DM part i get, but the campaign really doesnt matter

[digital sundial]

But shouldnt it be for levels according to characters right?

[lavish kayak]

wait what

[digital sundial]

The campaign

[lavish kayak]

yeah?

[digital sundial]

The starter one is from level 1 to 5,we obviously cant start any campaign cause some are probably high level or for experienced players

[lavish kayak]

wdym, you can start your character at any level you want

its not like a video game where you HAVE to start at level 1

[timber stirrup]

Hii im new to dnd but no one in my country plays near me, does anyone know how to find an online group to start playing?

[lavish kayak]

#find-a-game can help with that

[timber stirrup]

Tysm!

[woven quartz]

Hello folks;-)
Searching for a German Version of dnd Beyond or an Option of translate the charsheet

[digital sundial]

Well yes but its better to start fresh and play easy campaigns to get used to the game and how things work and our characters?

[lavish kayak]

a level 3 campaign wont be much harder than a level one campaign

[digital sundial]

I see i see

[lavish kayak]

in fact its easier to not get oneshot at level 3

[digital sundial]

Ah probably true haha

[lyric fjord]

Plus lvl 3 means ya get subclasses ‘which opens up more to learn

[digital sundial]

True,well depends if we play 2024 or 2014 i guess since they differ slightly

Or if we multiclass

[lavish kayak]

at level 3 all classes have subclasses

[lavish kayak]

please dont as a beginner

[digital sundial]

Ah true yes just 14 starts with them and 24 at level 3 so yes

[lavish kayak]

nope, 14 only for some classes

[digital sundial]

Yeah i read most players do pure classes

[digital sundial]

Ah i havent looked at all various classes,im struggling a bit with class selections and character building,i seem to prefer 2024 with specific builds to maximize cantrips and spells and variety

[lavish kayak]

dnd is not a game where you should be thinking about the strongest builds

but yeah, try making a lfdm post and maybe i will even react🙃

[digital sundial]

Oh i dont lol i try to just have variety,i actually play creative utility or want to and its making it very difficult to build

[digital sundial]

Ah hehe ill talk it over with my friends,we have to figure out timezones and what sites or apps we might prefer since some require purchases and stuff

First gotta get our characters situated especially mine haha

[lavish kayak]

most DMs will either share with you or use free stuff

[digital sundial]

Thats so nice

Do GMs typically allow creative actions in campaigns?

[lavish kayak]

yes

well if they dont its probably not a good DM

[digital sundial]

Ah cause we were trying to figure that out and me especially with how i want to try my build

Utility spells are quite specific and not useful in all situations but creativity helps

[lavish kayak]

but vice verse, instakilling through technicality just isnt fun to do

[digital sundial]

Yeah of course not hehe

My friend was wondering about freezing enemies and i was wondering how to creatively use utility spells when some wording is specific

[lavish kayak]

do you have an example

[digital sundial]

Well he likes using ice magic but none freeze an enemy just slows or damages,but i was thinking if one could use create water or shape water and then he uses lets say ray of frost, other example would be mold earth saying dirt or stone but can only move loose dirt so dno if thaht could affect stone of if its up to the DM and similar situations or utility spells u know.

[lavish kayak]

well if it says only dirt then stone wont work

but the freezing thing might work

[digital sundial]

Yea thats what he said but i know one can ask the DM and its up to him,since mold earth is for earth based terrain i would've thought stone would work in case one is in a cave or such perhaps

[digital sundial]

Oh cool,yeah i was thinking the DM would probably ask the mages using the spells to make like Arcana checks or something to see if modifying the spells or combining them would succeed?

[lavish kayak]

it would take like multiple turns

[digital sundial]

Well i use utility and he uses alot of ice and we might have another mage or such who knows

So example i use shape water to make a humanoid form to grapple an enemy or encase it and then he uses ray of frost against it,i would think the DM would have him or us both use Arcana checks or such and if it succeeds it freezes the enemy lol or something creative like that

Or other example, if mold earth could affect stone with DM permission then one could excavate the ground beneath an enemy and ut would have to make a dex or acrobatic check if it fails it falls into the 5 foot hole and takes some bludgeoning damage and then next turn it has to make a check to get out the hole?

Creative spell and action uses like those examples is what my brain comes up with 🤣

Oh and another example, do DMs consider what characters wear or wield for certain things? I would expect my character being a young smaller character can affect things and for example long trailing flowing robes or such would make me have low dex or less movement speed or disadvantage on any movement checks like dex or acro or athletics or such haha just realistically thinking i guess lol

Was also wondering if 2024 rules work in older campaigns and if ones character is 2024 rules then i presume one shouldnt choose 2014 spells or such when making it? Races and background probably matter too much alongside that though for feats and such.

[lavish kayak]

only armor does that

[digital sundial]

Sorry im spamming a bit🤣 we just need some tips on all these things haha

[lavish kayak]

2014 works in 2024, other way around works less good

[digital sundial]

Ah so character appearance doesn't okay lol thought my long robes would have some issue haha

[digital sundial]

So if my character is 24 based but for example have a 14 rules race?

[lavish kayak]

that works

[digital sundial]

Ah okay,cause theres feats 24 doesn't have sadly lol

Atleast with some races ive seen

And some feats dont have a specific mention i think either,for example acolytes in 14 not sure about 24 get refuge and free healing if theres a religious location or person of their faith in the location or such,but not sure if thats shown anywhere or if the player and DM just have to remember that haha

Theres soooo much to consider and look up 🤣

[lavish kayak]

remembah

[main fulcrum]

If you use an old background that doesn't give an Origin Feat with 2024 rules, you can take an Origin feat of your choice. That's in the 2024 rules

[digital sundial]

Ill check if the site we use shows that but could just choose the older rules race anyway then it seems

Ah i found the origin feat thank you

[lofty heart]

How do I get started with dnd and how do I find people to play with?

[exotic remnant]

Welcome to Adventure!

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[lavish kayak]

@lofty heart check out the free rules above and ask any questions you have

[lofty heart]

Oh alright thanks

[exotic remnant]

Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

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

[inner mauve]

Hello, I am new to dnd and I want to (possibly) dm a game of dnd with some fo my friends for the first time. Not sure if this is the right channel, but could someone give me some guidance on what to do and where to start? I have already asked the possible players what they would want to play as (the set roles of dnd 5e, excluding bloodhunter), along with giving them a list of the races in dnd. We will most likely be playing the game online, so which site can i use reliably for a rather big amount of players? What else should i do?

[exotic remnant]

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No tag newdm found.

No tag dm found in category new.

[harsh fjord]

?newdm

[exotic remnant]

What is a Dungeon Master?

• In Dungeons & Dragons, one person serves as the Dungeon Master, the game’s lead storyteller and referee. The DM runs the adventure for the players, who navigate its hazards and decide which paths to explore.

How does it work?

• Learn how to be a Dungeon Master with this YouTube video or D&D Beyond article.
• The D&D Free Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.

Where do I start?

• Decide what kind of campaign you want to run. Here’s a few good options for new DMs.
• Get advice from your fellow Dungeon Masters in #dm-discussion and #dm-world-building.

[harsh fjord]

?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.

[lost silo]

Dang I’m not at my desk where I have the list of commands lol

[civic patio]

Guys what does armor class do

I have a rogue with 16

[vocal hound]

whats the best way to organize my spells as a wizard? do you people use excel or what?

[civic patio]

What does it do

[civic patio]

There's a page for that

Like on the character sheet

The third page

[vocal hound]

yeah but I want to have the description of the spells available at any moment

[civic patio]

Oh

Uh

Just get a lined piece of paper and write the definitions there

[plucky ridge]

It varies from person to person. there's no right way to organize

[deft sigil]

Armor Class is the games way of determining how difficult it is to land an attack on something.. you can see the section here: [https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024/playing-the-game#ArmorClass]

[pulsar lantern]

It’s how hard you are to hit

Say you’re fighting Zoblin the Goblin and Zoblin tries to stab you with his Shortsword

If Zoblin rolls under a 16, he misses

If he rolls at or over a 16, he hits

[hearty blaze]

?tag new AC

[exotic remnant]

No tag AC found in category new.

[hearty blaze]

?tag new ac

[exotic remnant]

Armor Class (AC)

Your Armor Class represents how well your character avoids being wounded in battle. As a baseline, a character’s AC equals 10 + his or her Dexterity modifier, but characters often wear armor and shields, use spells, or have class or race features to improve their AC.

When making an attack roll, the attack hits if the roll equals or exceeds the target’s AC.

[lavish kayak]

dude why do we have an air conditioning tag

[hearty blaze]

Cuz we’re cool and everyone loves us

[frozen pendant]

I’m technically new to the game, but I have a lot of experience with different role-plays

[granite sparrow]

Hey guys how do make a DND campaign

[exotic remnant]

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[hoary sedge]

Does anyone in this server have a campaign for teaching noobs? I think I have a character... but idk if I understand enough to play or not

[hearty blaze]

Have you got your character sheet checked?

[hoary sedge]

I used an app that has drop down menus to build it idk how to get it checked

[hearty blaze]

What app?

DnD beyond?

Conversely, send me a screenshot via DMs

[hoary sedge]

I can use dnd beyond in stead i had used ever something

[spice edge]

Still relatively new to the game. Started my first in-person game as a player this summer. I am going to try my hand at playing on D&D Beyond mon.

[hoary sedge]

I guess I have to know what edition before creating on dnd beyond??? I just tried to make one and failed

[hearty blaze]

Just send me a DM of your character sheet

[wheat crystal]

D&DBeyond only hosts 1 edition, 5th edition. Though it does have the 2014 and 2024 rulesets integrated. By default the character creator will be for the 2024 ruleset, and you can enable 2014 content with a toggle

[spice edge]

I am wondering if anyone on here is partial to Druids. I am finding this is my class of choice. No one I paly with plays druids so I am looking for advise,

[hearty blaze]

Get a bunch of wisdom and have fun

Druids are fun

[worn knot]

hi

[serene wolf]

I'm new here...

and very new to the game

[worn knot]

@serene wolf same

[exotic remnant]

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[lavish kayak]

@worn knot @serene wolf the free rules are linked above, read them and feel free to ask questions

[worn knot]

@lavish kayak thanks

[serene wolf]

thank you

[brisk cliff]

hi there i'm not really sure how to phrase this question (it sounds genuinely dumb but i'm very new to this), when it comes to making characters/abilities/lore etc, is it basically just free for all and I can kind of do whatever? Or are there like specific guidelines that need to be followed??

[hearty escarp]

There are very concrete rules yeah. Check the rules link above and have a look at the creating a character chapter.

(the link in the bubble from dyno that says Basic Rules)

[brisk cliff]

ooh okay thank you

[sick vale]

It's kinda a free for all
Like with an abilitys I would recommend just picking a class and race from the book but you can reflavor them to be anything you want (like an eldritch blast can be a magic tentacle if u want)
With your charicters lore u can just make it anything that fits into the campaign you are in (also remember that u will probably be starting at lvl 1 where you are more powerful than an average person but definitely not powerful enough to fight a dragon or anything which is an actual threat)

[brisk cliff]

yeah that was sort of the direction i was going in, thank you for the clarification!

[lyric fjord]

hello

[hearty blaze]

Sup

[lyric fjord]

is it hard to be a DM? Is there any tips yall coukd share cuz ts kinda hard 💔

[hearty blaze]

?tag new dm

[exotic remnant]

No tag dm found in category new.

[hearty blaze]

Shame

[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

[hearty blaze]

Forgot the command

[hearty escarp]

There's a learning curve for sure, but there is some great supporting material around. I can recommend the running the game series from Matt Colville, which helped me personally:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlUk42GiU2guNzWBzxn7hs8MaV7ELLCP_

[hearty blaze]

?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]

Found it!

[echo kelp]

Also ?newdm

[hearty blaze]

Same results?

[echo kelp]

Nope - different content

Go ahead and try it

[hearty blaze]

(I just went back through the history and looked through UndyingNoobs post for this)

?newdm

[exotic remnant]

What is a Dungeon Master?

• In Dungeons & Dragons, one person serves as the Dungeon Master, the game’s lead storyteller and referee. The DM runs the adventure for the players, who navigate its hazards and decide which paths to explore.

How does it work?

• Learn how to be a Dungeon Master with this YouTube video or D&D Beyond article.
• The D&D Free Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.

Where do I start?

• Decide what kind of campaign you want to run. Here’s a few good options for new DMs.
• Get advice from your fellow Dungeon Masters in #dm-discussion and #dm-world-building.

[hearty blaze]

Oh fun

[hearty blaze]

Welp, there’s a ton of tips now

[wind nimbus]

I’m still a new DM myself, so take these tips for what it is. My preferred learning style is visual, so I watched a bunch of YouTube videos made for new DMs and learning the game. I also ran the older starter set (Lost mines of phandelver) with my buddies and I feel that was way easier than making my own story/setting. but def still take some time to prep before a session. It’s really all about having an understanding of the rules and being able to communicate those with your players and having fun. Good luck, it’s do much fun!

[dry blaze]

guys can someone help me understand a bit better the bladesinging combo with shadow blade?

[hearty blaze]

Well, shadow blade is a strong weapon, and bladesinging allows wizards (one of three classes that get it) to get into melee with their high AC.

Bladesinging also helps you keep concentration on shadows blade

[dry blaze]

so how would an attack sequence would work

im a lvl 1 art/5 lvl wizard btw i wont be going further in levels

[hearty blaze]

Probably activate bladesinging and cast fireball, then next turn activate shadow blade, move in and start swinging

Takes 2 turns to set up cuz both take bonus actions

Fireball can be replaced with any non-concentration spell

It’s just a good choice usually tho

[dry blaze]

since im new i have still no clue what are the best spells yet ive played 1 campaign and 2 oneshots

but i have fireball on me and i also have burning hands so i can send it with my owl

so does this set up scale on int or dex

[hearty blaze]

Fireball is iconic for a reason

[dry blaze]

i will make sure to use it

[hearty blaze]

Dex/strength. it’s finesse

[dry blaze]

i have dex int

i saw i dont need strength

cause its finesse

[lavish kayak]

you dont

[hearty blaze]

You don’t need strength, it’s a choice

[lavish kayak]

you can, but dont need

[dry blaze]

i legit have 8 strength

[hearty blaze]

Don’t blame ya

[lavish kayak]

?tag new wizard

[exotic remnant]

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
Str. 8 Dex. 12 Con. 13 Int. 15 Wis. 14 Cha. 10

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

[hearty blaze]

I’d do the same

[lavish kayak]

see, 8 strength is the normal amount

[dry blaze]

i have 8 14 13 19 10

if i remember correctly

[hearty blaze]

Yeah that’s fine

[lavish kayak]

yup

[dry blaze]

this seems overcomplicated but im excited to struggle

[sick vale]

Wizard is one of the more complex classes so... Yeah good luck
Most of the complecated rules in the game are around spells and wizards are the most spell focused class
It's not that difficult to get the hang of it though

[versed hemlock]

Love that I picked that as my first one

[lyric fjord]

Hello! i just got into DnD recently and I wanted to inquire about some things! (sorry english is not very good)

What do you guys use to create a proper character sheet?

[versed hemlock]

Dnd beyond is like to go to I think

[sick vale]

There's a website called dnd beyond which has a character creator

[lavish kayak]

i like my physical sheets

[lyric fjord]

It is confusing when I used it

[versed hemlock]

Just enable the beginner text to help you

It's basically a step by step guide

[lyric fjord]

Ok! is there a specific place I need to create an Orc character? Like the health and spells stuff

[versed hemlock]

When you go onto create a character, there's like a box for beginner text, and a standard option which is a step by step guide to creating a character, it goes from class, to species, to anything else in an order. Hit points are automatically made from your stats

[sick vale]

If u want to play an ork u pick that in the section that says "race" (it could say "species")
Other than that u need to pick a class and background before putting in the ability scores

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[lavish kayak]

@slender hemlock the free rules are linked above, feel free to ask questions

[slender hemlock]

Oooh,okay thanks a lot

[smoky adder]

You can find the rules for orcs here:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/species/1751442-orc

[safe wedge]

?tag new sorcerer

[exotic remnant]

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
Str. 10 Dex. 13 Con. 14 Int. 8 Wis. 12 Cha. 15

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

[lyric fjord]

Ok! Thank u I will try it!

[willow lintel]

How do I do stats? I'm very confused (also I'm learning how to do this because my family wants to play)

[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.

[timid locust]

Basically, your DM tells you which of the above methods you'll be using. For newcomers, it's usually recommended to use the Standard Array, since it's the simplest.

[willow lintel]

Oh okay, Im just learning the player basics then I'll be DM master for my campaign

For the first one, do I put those numbers where ever I want? For stats?

[fallen surge]

yep. That's how all 3 methods work. They tell you what numbers to use, but you choose which stat that number is assigned to

[willow lintel]

Ohhh

[fallen surge]

then you add any additional bonuses from your background to determine what the actual stats will be when you start playing.

[dry blaze]

where can i see the weapons or equipment i can buy?

[timid locust]

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

Right in this link above

[dry blaze]

ty

[digital sundial]

Hey all,can someone please tell me how attack rolls would work? Cause things are being a bit comfusing, i know its a d20 plus modifier depending on what attack it is so str for sword,dex for bow and lets say int for wizard spells right? But in the attack actions menu on Beyond there is a hit/DC with plusses shown,what are those? The modifiers that apply already or something else?

[atomic yacht]

those pluses are your modifiers. so if your attack has a +4 next to it, you add that 4 to the d20 roll. though on dnd beyond if you just click that +4 it auto adds it to the d20 roll for you

[mortal garden]

Yeah, for sure!

So you're right. An attack roll is a d20 plus modifiers, and those change depending on the context.

So that Hit / DC column you see is all of the modifiers added together.

Example: Let's say you have a Longsword to attack with. That one uses your strength modifier and, if you're proficient (you probably are), you add your proficiency bonus.

If you were a Level 1 character with 16 strength, your Hit / DC column would read: +5. That is, (2 proficiency bonus, at level 1) + (3 strength modifier, from 16 strength).

Hope that helps!

[digital sundial]

Ah so its when checking hit dc that u add it not to the damage done?

[fallen surge]

Attack rolls and damage rolls are two different things

Attack rolls determine if you hit, and damage rolls determine how much damage you do. You have separate modifiers for each

[digital sundial]

I see i see thanks

[atomic yacht]

and on dnd beyond, it automatically applies those bonuses for you on the table

[digital sundial]

Yes as we thought but i dont know where the damage mods are lol i need to pay more attention during critical role eps haha

[atomic yacht]

so your to hit will be a + whatever and teh damage will show that it does 1d6+whatever your bonus is

[digital sundial]

Oh okay thanks

I was just confused with why my actions have the plus that they have haha

Thanks guys,sorry me and a friend are new and the dnd players we know are usually busy so i ask here lol

[atomic yacht]

dnd beyond makes it fairly newbie friendly when applying the maths to your math rocks 😄

[digital sundial]

Thats good to know haha another question if i may,under spells i have spells thats hit/dc has a stat instead of a plus,is that the stat the spell has or that i require to cast it?

Like Gust for example says hit/dc or attack/save STR 12, does that mean the enemy needs to have str 12 to save against the spell like sacred flames dex save?

[atomic yacht]

So your + next to a spell is its attack. so you'd roll a D20 plus that number.

the save being STR 12 means that the enemy needs to roll a 12 or better to not be hit by your spell,

[digital sundial]

Also at the top it says for example plus 4 spell attack but that plus is shown on the hit/dc column though and not the plus 2 modifier haha

[digital sundial]

Ah okay

So if i use an attack spell and it says plus 4 then that is added to my hit roll, and if it has save stat then thats for the enemy to hit as dc

[atomic yacht]

correct

what kind of caster are you?

[digital sundial]

Do u mean class 🫣 or what kind of spells i have lol

Just for a bit of info me and my friend have never played DnD apart from AI DMs to play around and get used to some mechanics haha🤣 so we're fresh fresh unlike the others we know.

Always been interested though and researched and been watching critical role lately so yeah lol

[queen cloud]

helpp im dming for the first time for some new players, what made your first campaigns more memorable? what made it fun?

from players and dms perspective?

[echo kelp]

Check with folks in #dm-discussion

Ultimately the goal is to have fun together exploring a story

[queen cloud]

yeah, but i wanna hear about what other players liked about their first sessions

[atomic yacht]

@digital sundial My appologies. what class are you?

[echo kelp]

This channel is intended to help folks new to D&D get started with core game rules and mechanics of D&D

[queen cloud]

oops im soryyyy

[echo kelp]

I’m trying to point you to better channels for your questions 😉

[digital sundial]

Im struggling with that to be honest haha have remade my character like a dozen times🤣 cause i think of new ways to play or try things so yeah,usually magic based and usually utility magic mostly for creativity

Currently my character is multiclassing,tho i was tipped not to ask a beginner rather so not sure,not sure about background or feats either but have some i tend to stick to haha

[atomic yacht]

So which ever you choose, make sure you are placing your highest ability score number into the corresponding spell casting score. example. Wizards use Intellegnce, so you want your highest abiltity score to be that. It effects the to hit and save DC for your spells

[digital sundial]

I try my best to do that yes hehe currently my character us multiclassing as sorcerer,cleric(thaumaturge) and warlock(pact of the tome), with sage background and human variant feats for more magic in wizard and druid classes, but everything is CHA modified apart from cleric i guess but have high CHA and WIS atleast

[atomic yacht]

that is an awful lot of multi classing when you're just starting out. You can do as you please, it is your character. However, just some advice is to stick to the basics until you get your feet wet so to say

[digital sundial]

I built it up like this to try max out my cantrips and spells available for as much creative use as possible since im a utility mage mostly haha

[atomic yacht]

A fun way to look at is to try saving some jobs for your friends to play too. If you take up all of the niche spot in the party, then what time does everyone else have to shine too? Pick something that you want your character to be REALLY good at and go from there

[digital sundial]

Yes i know,ive been told and know theres cons to it,but i just want a variety of spells haha,i will probabaly as i level up get metamagic and a pact for more magic options and more tome spells aswell,and then im not sure where to go from there

[atomic yacht]

I think one that could be intersting for you to try out is to go Rogue (arcane trickster) this gives you some combat options to get up in the thick of it, and some spells to play around with. and as a feat pick up Magic Initiate (Wizard) which does give you two more cantrips to add to your arsenal

[digital sundial]

Thats what i did🤣 my usual friend i chat to and play stuff with has his own way of playing and we coordinate,but no one ive talked to uses the spells i choose or how i would try and use them creatively,as i am mostly utility

[atomic yacht]

both wizards and arcane tricksters use intellegence for casting which is a boon too

[digital sundial]

Is arcane trickster a base subclass? Cause i cant buy expansions on Beyond its crazy expensive where im from

[atomic yacht]

pretty sure it is. lemme check

yes, its a base subclass

[digital sundial]

I tend to like sorcerer or warlock more,luckily magic initiate on both sage and human dno about acolyte can be changed modiefiers

[digital sundial]

Sounds interesting

[atomic yacht]

i belive sage gives you magic initiate wizard

[digital sundial]

Yes but the magic initiate modifiers can be changed when picking it

My wizard and druid initiate both use CHA going with my sorcerer and warlock,only the cleric stuff uses wisdom,maybe should've gone bard for more CHA based magics or skills

[atomic yacht]

i was only suggesting it since the arcane trickster uses INT, as does the Wizard initate. which means all your spells use the same ability score

[digital sundial]

All mine apart from cleric does😅

[atomic yacht]

tool around with a arcane trickster instead of multi classing for a bit and see how you like it. It gives you access to a LOT of skills, some combat features and spell casting. its kinda a all in one little package when you're just starting and lets you play with everything

[digital sundial]

Doesnt sound too bad but im not a very upclose combat person and the spells i prefer having are kinda scattered all over the classes haha

[atomic yacht]

the problem with multi classing is that certian features that get stronger as you level up in that class get neglected. so you might have 5 really cool features but none of them are strong enough to hurt big bad monsters when you're only level 3 in each class

focus on ranged weapons then like crossbows. gives you that stay in teh background and pot shot things 😄

[digital sundial]

Yeah i guessed thaht would be the con since its a level each time in a class,but i dont choose alot of combat stuff since im utility

[digital sundial]

Lol i despise most weapons actually haha i know its a flaw but thinking of my character with them is blehggg

[atomic yacht]

Nothing wrong with wanting to be the multi-tool rather than a main combatant

[digital sundial]

I did wanna go cleric protector instead though to get martial weapons for a greatsword but does not suit my character appearance at all,any DM would look at it and give me disadvantage based on what my character wears and his size and such hahaha

[atomic yacht]

depending on party size, you can pick a lot of spells that focus on crowd control and buffing/debuffing

[digital sundial]

I like creative spells that can do many things if u put ur mind to it

[digital sundial]

Hopefully 6 person parties or such haha

Wish we could play in person like critical role,it looks soooo fun hehe especially with such a cool and talented cast and DM lols

[cedar sluice]

remember that those are professional voice actors.

[digital sundial]

Yeah i looked them up haha but in our group alot of us can do many voices and sounds and we even have a voice actor aswell,plus we all have many many years of gaming xp so good imagination 😁

[atomic yacht]

Do remember that with a show like that, they are professional voice actors who have known each other for a VERY long time. Not all in person or even over the internet games will be like that. Not everyone can be THAT creative and get into it THAT much. All games can be just as fun as long as everyone is willing to work with each other and get a long

[digital sundial]

The friends i have are all like that kind of haha we all get along great and have similar humor and all like to do voices and sounds haha just only some have played or DMed DnD so yeah but all too far apart

[cedar sluice]

i meant more that their time in the recording studios for voice acting gives them the advantage because they've trained themselves to actively listen to the others and not talk over each other for cleaner audio recordings. regular people don't have that discipline built up from a job.

[digital sundial]

In person or voice DnD just seems better since u can explain actions or what u want to do and so on

[atomic yacht]

A good take away from a show like CR to have is to remember that all the players are giving there friends a chance to shine and dont want to hog the spot light from each other.

Let everyone have a chance to be the star of the show and showcase those really cool abilities

[digital sundial]

We wont record sessions anyway haha but we never really talk over eachother anyway,on CR they have quite a few times but guess sometimes they also just get into things too much lol

[atomic yacht]

good luck making your character! I gotta go do things outside now gross

[digital sundial]

Yes of course,everyone should work off eachother and with eachother respectfully and creatively

[digital sundial]

Hahaha good luck and thanks!

[cedar sluice]

a number of different actual plays are a good idea to watch and take lessons from.

[digital sundial]

Indeed,ive seen a bunch of clips and stuff and thats whats gotten us back into wanting to try it,along with AI DnD being fun but not authentic so we were looking for real sessions but most time zones domt work for us haha sadly,but we have some plans atleast.

[cedar sluice]

i meant like watching how different groups do things. no two tables are the same, and no two campaigns even at the same table are the same. find your way to play at your table. don't try to be BLeeM or Mercer or anybody else. just be you.

[digital sundial]

Well yeah of course copying wouldn't work for anyone,their personalities and skills are their own.

[cedar sluice]

overpreparing is a danger too. those podcasts and streams have budgets and constraints and needs as far as an audience and whatnot. the average table doesn't have or need any of that. Lazy DM (not the manga) does a great job of condensing to things that are more effective at the table and in sessions.

[digital sundial]

Yes i know,as i said we wont ever be doing that anyway,too far apart and stuff anyway for that specific setup and stuff.

[lucid linden]

Hello chat

[cedar sluice]

welcome

[lucid linden]

how are you all doing today?

[cedar sluice]

fairly well. i'm trying to condense things for my son and his friends who want to play D&D at school.

the new 2024 rules are really not conductive to that, since they don't have access to phones or tablets or the internet. and its gotta be free. and printing out the 2024 free rules is just way too much for them to carry or read in such a short length of time that they have.

[atomic yacht]

sounds like someone needs a players handbook for christmas 😄

[cedar sluice]

the key word being free.

also, that gets complicated when theres a group of kids trying to get things up and running and all playing off the same book. who takes it home? what happens when they don't have it and want to run something with their family?

and likely it'd get destroyed outside in the snow

[atomic yacht]

Ehh yeah, unfortunately, games like DnD become very hard to do when you take away internet option and hardcover book option

[cedar sluice]

they didn't used to be. the Essentials Kit rulebook was much more portable. and few enough pages that it could be printed from the free pdf WotC released.

i wonder what the new educator resources are going to be like.

[mental horizon]

Hellooo, does anyone have an open beginner friendly campaign or something similarrrr? (Me and my friend have no experience with d&d and want to get into it)

[cedar sluice]

?lfg

oh, i think the command changed

[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.

[plucky ridge]

I got you 😄

[mental horizon]

thank youuu

[lucid linden]

hmm fair enough. you could always try to homebrew something

[reef knoll]

hey did anyone here ask for a campaign?

[cedar sluice]

that's what they're doing. as is they only have like 10 minute intervals to do anything.

[reef knoll]

u stole my name 😭

haha

[lucid linden]

nah i was first smh

[reef knoll]

btw i remember someone asking for s campaign?

opa im soo sorry

[reef knoll]

nope

[lucid linden]

ah fair enough. Ngl i wanna join a campaign but i wouldnt even know where to start lol

wish i tried it earlier

[wild onyx]

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

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

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

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

[reef knoll]

Ace

go to #looking-for-players

wait not

@lucid linden dm me

[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.

[echo kelp]

Please keep any game soliciting/organizing to the Looking For Game channels

It's off-topic in these normal discussion channels

[lavish kayak]

@oak estuary the free rules are linked below, read them and ask any questions you have

[hearty blaze]

Where?

[hearty blaze]

This is find a game

[lavish kayak]

i was going to do the bot but forgor mid post

[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)

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[echo kelp]

I sent the find a game message because they stated they were also looking for a group/game

Anyhoo

back to helping new folks get started with the core D&D game rules and mechanics (and thanks folks for helping them out!)

[modest tiger]

Hey, guys, newbie in DnD I am confused about Cleric's creation.
I consulted Player's handbook (2024) and Xanathar's guide (2017).
I am unsure about how subclasses for clerics work ( aka Divine Domains )

In one it says you to choose a domain at lvl3 and the other at lvl 1

[main fulcrum]

Xanathar's was written for 2014 rules.

[modest tiger]

So if I want to create a Cleric, what book should I read up on?

[main fulcrum]

You can use both. Just if you're using the 2024 class, you get subclass stuff at those levels (and all previous subclass abilities from lower levels then, not earlier)

It says to do that in the PHB, it's just worded a bit vaguely

[modest tiger]

I bet I did not even read that...

So technically I could get the Divine Order and the Divine Domain?

[wheat crystal]

If you're playing the 2024 rules then Yes. Your Divine Domain is the same thing as your Cleric subclass, so any features you would get as a result of your Divine Domain at level 1 (e.g. via a Xanathar's subclass) you would get at level 3 instead.

[icy skiff]

I js heard about a dnd monster called a Lilith tadpole on dnd tok can someone explain it to me or is it real at all?

[lavish kayak]

an illithid tadpole?

[icy skiff]

Yeah

[lavish kayak]

its from bg3

[icy skiff]

Ohh ok

[plucky ridge]

They're how Illithids reproduce. Big part of BG3 but has also been canon for a long time.

[lavish kayak]

it has been, but no mechanics or anything for it

[plucky ridge]

No stat block yes because it's just intended for reproduction.

[lavish kayak]

i understand that, but they were talking abt a dnd monster, which implies a statblock

[ornate kiln]

not every creature in dnd has a statblock

[hearty blaze]

Bagman, for example

At least, I don’t think so

[reef knoll]

nugget!!

i knew ill find u hete

[hearty blaze]

Well, you got my DMs, but yes

Need any help with anything?

[reef knoll]

when..

[reef knoll]

i need for u to choose smth

wait ur from europe?

[hearty blaze]

No

[lavish kayak]

he's an aussie

[hearty blaze]

Alfiz can testify

G’day

[reef knoll]

we need to migrate into dms or #non-dnd-topics

[icy pasture]

I have a question. So I’m doing a dnd session with my family it’s supposed to be a one shot. So for the final boss battle would it be too over the top to play music. And if so what should I use to make the vibe

[plucky ridge]

Not at all. It's pretty common to have music on while you play. I recommend video game soundtracks since they can be ambient or high energy depending on the vibe you want.

[icy pasture]

Ok so should i use dooms sound track than or some thing else

[plucky ridge]

Doom is good. I rotate Final Fantasy, WoW, BG3, Mario and Luigi (the final boss music is really good), Chrono Trigger, etc...

You could create a playlist and change it up as you like

[icy pasture]

Ok thank you for the help☺️

[plucky ridge]

Happy to help 🙂

[topaz garnet]

Yeah after all it'd either have like 5 ac and 1 hp or be inside someone's brain