dnd-newcomers

[indigo zinc]

okay, um would it be okay if I shared my character sheet for advice to see if I did it properly?

[lavish kayak]

yes

[indigo zinc]

https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/155374298/6BYdrZ

[lavish kayak]

your first character is level 15?

you forgot basically all choices during creation

havent equipped any items

have a low wisdom and charisma, what you use for spells

[lyric fjord]

Yea you make ya sheet based on the campaigns starting lvl set by the dm

[lavish kayak]

correction, you have only chosen spells and some items

so yeah, @indigo zinc thats the only things i see

[tardy swift]

the what?

[lyric fjord]

#looking-for-players

[hearty escarp]

lfg stands for looking for group - I meant the #find-a-game channels

[indigo zinc]

https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/155374298/URZyQ0

okay how about that

I'm still getting used to the website, it has a lot of stuff to fill out which is a lil overwhelming

[tardy swift]

but i am a player why would i be looking for players?

[lavish kayak]

during character creation, there are these blue borders around stuff, you should click all of those and select the options they give you

[lyric fjord]

it’s a chat where dm’s post they are looking for players, you are one of said players

[cedar sluice]

There's another chat where players post they are looking for DMs.

[indigo zinc]

okay I think I'm done, maybe https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/155374298/SaSvQB

[tardy swift]

uhh ok? well i tried it

idk if these are working

[cedar sluice]

It takes a while to find a game.

[lavish kayak]

if you get into a game you will probably need to remove the ring but the rest seems good

[lavish kayak]

what did you try? reacting to a post?

[tardy swift]

idk i just clicked on the /looking for player button then the chat bot did a thing

[atomic yacht]

Dont forget to click the box next to your gear to equip it on your sheet

[lavish kayak]

thats not what you needed to do

youre supposed to react on posts there

in the thread

[cedar sluice]

It's not really something you can just jump into, it can take days to find a group depending on scheduling and a number of things. Think of it like a job board.

[tardy swift]

but all i see are the rules and stuff

[lavish kayak]

a-a-a-a J*B!?!?!?!?!

i'm a dnd player, i dont have a job

[cedar sluice]

Neither do I, and it sucks.

[lyric fjord]

hands over job application form

[lavish kayak]

i am employed but i dont care

i get paid basically nothin anyway

[cedar sluice]

And that right there is the attitude we're looking for! You're hired.

Anyways, back to helping.

[lavish kayak]

yup

[lyric fjord]

The page allows you to get the roles to be able to look in #looking-for-players #looking-for-dm

And goes over the rules for em

[lavish kayak]

roles?

do you need roles? i just have all channels on

[lyric fjord]

I thought it gave roles lol my bad

[lavish kayak]

you probably do need roles

[lyric fjord]

Most likely

[cedar sluice]

The find a game channel is mostly for giving people the rules and directing to the other channels where you can find stuff. That way rules don't get repeated everywhere all the time.

[tardy swift]

sooo uhhh how the heck do i use these channels? cause it seems i gotta make a thread or something

[cedar sluice]

If you click on the looking for players it should take you to a channel where there are lots of posts from DMs looking for players. It's not like a live chat, you need to reply to the ones that interest you.

You can make a post in the looking for DMs channel, and that is for DMs to go in and check for available players. They will reply to your post if they have something you will fit. Once again, not like a live chat.

Does that help?

I generally don't use those channels, since I'm planning to run Tales of the Valiant. It's mostly the same as 5e but that right there would just confuse players looking to use DnDBeyond and others just learning D&D. So I don't post there.

[wintry wadi]

question, is it possible to play a campaign without voice chat? my mics broken and i can't get a new one right now

[wintry shell]

I think it's possible to do so

[blissful beacon]

It's possible but it'll be alot of typing 😅

[vast breach]

Hello can someone help me i am really lost i want to get into d&d I haven't played it yet but I am very interested and idk what to start with in this server i am very overwhelmed

[cedar sluice]

There are play by post campaigns that rely on text.

[cedar sluice]

Well, tell us what you know about D&D so far.

[vast breach]

I know some basic rules and what its about.I have the starter pack but I haven't had time to read the all the rules and I will

What else

But character sheets confuse me

[last cosmos]

https://youtu.be/TkJjy7WwrVM?si=YgFMn0f0W6bZZ11p

ive been using this Ginny Di vid to help build for practice

[vast breach]

Ya I watched her to build an idea of what d&d is

Thanks

[last cosmos]

Fs this is just her building a character with the 2024 sheet hope it helps!!

[vast breach]

Thanksss

[pine umbra]

Is there a way to fill out the Character cards online

[blissful beacon]

If the DM has a PDF or something of the character card, you can just take it into Photoshop and put your details over it

[pine umbra]

Ahhhh

[slow canopy]

👋

[spring sleet]

Any good guides to get started? Recently had the idea to make d&d a hobby. I already talk to myself so I feel like making a game out of it wouldn’t be a bad idea

[exotic remnant]

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[north current]

Played dnd for the first time today. 🥳 campaign was 5 hours long. I made a drow ranger. Really enjoyable experience. I plan to look into it further and hopefully convince my friends to try as well!

[zealous fog]

parents are letting me chose my Christmas gifts this year, and I desperately need some stuff for dnd, but I don't know what, any input on what to get?

[slow canopy]

What stuff do you need? Get that

If you have the rules, and dice, you don't need much else

[zealous fog]

OOOH

DICE I NEED THAT

[slow canopy]

Yee get you some dice

[hardy atlas]

hey im trying to use a homebrew subspecies and subclass but i don't know what i should use im using the 5e 2024 so im lost

[granite topaz]

hi im new here

i alwais wanted to play d&d how do i start and how to faind anyone to play?

[mint seal]

#find-a-game

[granite topaz]

ok ty

a lot of reading

[next quest]

hello! I’m new to DnD!

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[wintry shell]

Heya! Anything specific you wanna learn about?

[next quest]

Nothing specific! :)

[wintry shell]

Yes get a good set of dice. There's a lot of options online

[wintry shell]

Ah so yeah I'd start with what the Dyno bot suggested. It's a good way to learn the basics of DND

[next quest]

Thank you so much!!

[wintry shell]

No problem if there's anything you don't fully understand there don't be afraid to reach out here

[wheat crystal]

Could you specify what you mean? If you’re making your sheet on D&DBeyond the homebrew options should show up in the species tab and when you get your subclass at level 3 as long as you’ve added the relevant items to your homebrew collection (if you made it yourself it should automatically be added)

[hardy atlas]

what i mean is we arent using roll 20 and im looking for an easy to use charact creator for 5e 2024 rules so yea

[toxic niche]

hello i am trying to get in to dnd but i havnt been able to find a pod to play with were could i find one to play with online

[wheat crystal]

The easiest way to put in homebrew is by filling in the official sheet yourself. D&DBeyond is the next easiest way

[wheat crystal]

If you’d like to use this server to find a game check #find-a-game

[hardy atlas]

alright thank you

[toxic niche]

thank you

[quaint fractal]

Can anyone explain spellcasters to me, I've only ever played martial classes

[plucky ridge]

What part are you finding confusing?

[lavish kayak]

is it spellslots, known spells, or something else?

[quaint fractal]

The spells themselves mostly, because from what I've seen there are millions of them that most people somehow know, meanwhile I barely got what cantrips are but still don't know all of them and idk how it works in general since I haven't played

[lavish kayak]

you dont need to remember them

[quaint fractal]

Also I searched spells online and got some weird statistics such as school and components

[lavish kayak]

we got a lot of explaining to do

School is just the type of magic

[stray sparrow]

Honestly id try dnd beyond it helps keep track of spells you know and when you use em

[plucky ridge]

There are different magic types and schools

[lavish kayak]

Components can be Verbal, Somatic, and Material

Verbal means you need to be able to speak

Somatic means you need to have one hand free

[plucky ridge]

This provides a good overview of spells: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024/spells

[lavish kayak]

Material means you need a certain, well, material

[stray sparrow]

Honestly thank you I didnt know what the S meant

[quaint fractal]

Thank you

[vast breach]

I am new and I have a question is cannot find i dm that works with my setup I've never played D&D before can I be a dm?

[hearty blaze]

Yup!

I started dnd as a DM actually

And so did the guy that’s about to reply

[lavish kayak]

same for me, 5 years of DMing before playing

[lavish kayak]

f you nuggie

[vast breach]

I do want to be a player but I cant find the right dm

[hearty blaze]

I couldn’t find a DM, full stop. So I took matters into my own hands.

[lavish kayak]

"Fine. I'll just do it myself."

[vast breach]

Thanks sorry if I ask a lot of questions its a lot

[hearty blaze]

Being new ain’t a bad thing, and there’s no such thing as a stupid question

[lavish kayak]

yuppers

[vast breach]

I am very confused about all the different mod like 2024 d&d and 2014 d&d and other what the hell is that

[lavish kayak]

thats just different rulesets

[hearty blaze]

I’d say stick with the 2024 rules

[lavish kayak]

i recommend using 2024 for now

[hearty blaze]

They’re different rules/editions of dnd

[vast breach]

Ohhh hwo different are they?

How*

[lavish kayak]

a lot

but using 2024 really is your best option here

[hearty blaze]

I wouldn’t say that much. The core gameplay is nigh identical

But it’s definitely different

[lavish kayak]

its the easiest to pick up

[vast breach]

I have the new starter set is that 2024..or

[lavish kayak]

yes, it is

[vast breach]

OK am glad bc i think it will help me a lot when being a dm

[hearty blaze]

Starting with a module is recommended for new DMs
Wish I knew that

[vast breach]

What's a module?

[hearty blaze]

Pre made campaign

[lavish kayak]

god wish i knew that, i made an entire campaign and even statblocks for what were LITERALLY SLAADI BEFORE KNOWING WHAT A SLAAD WAS

[vast breach]

Yea as much as I want to ik that it will be much easier if its my first time

So I will use a pre made one

[hearty blaze]

Like making your own world is much more fun imo, but you need the core gameplay down first

[vast breach]

Is there anything else that's very very important for my first game

[lavish kayak]

the rules, and a session 0

[hearty blaze]

Do you know the rules? You wanna know them more than your players.

[lavish kayak]

you dont have to

[hearty blaze]

A cup/bottle/glass/can of your favourite beverage

[hearty blaze]

“Wanna” is the key word

[vast breach]

Huh

[hearty blaze]

It’s easier for sure, but it’s not necessary

[lavish kayak]

yes yes yes yes this

[vast breach]

What's a session 0?

[hearty blaze]

A session that outlines the themes of the campaign and the boundaries that are present for what is allowed at the table

[lavish kayak]

establishing player boundaries and what everybody wants from the campaign

[vast breach]

Ok

Wait I need to write this down wait

At what age did you guys start playing dnd?

[lavish kayak]

8

[hearty blaze]

Won’t say cuz it’ll reveal my age

(Against the rules)

[blissful beacon]

i don't remember how old i was and im too lazy to do the math in my head, but just before shutdown when the alcoholic beverage virus came around

[blissful beacon]

and because of this ^

[vast breach]

No probs

[hearty blaze]

It would be fine if you haven’t specified how long you’ve been playing for but I have on many occasions

[vast breach]

Sorry if that was to personal

[lavish kayak]

i have too but a while ago

so i dont really care if you want to explicitly research how old i am

you wont get anyting from it

[vast breach]

I am staring at my character sheet rn

[lavish kayak]

lmao

[vast breach]

Idk what to pur

[lavish kayak]

what do you not understand

[vast breach]

Put*

[lavish kayak]

consult the free rules

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[vast breach]

The points thing like dexterity how many points can I put all thr point things

[lavish kayak]

?new abilities

hmmmm

[lavish kayak]

well you can either roll or do point buy, both specified in the free rules

[hearty blaze]

?tag new abilities

[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.

[lavish kayak]

oh yeah, tag

[vast breach]

THAT HELPS SO MUCH THANKS

[hearty blaze]

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

[vast breach]

OR maybe I should just read the rules I have💔

[lavish kayak]

you should

[vast breach]

Thanks for all the help

Alr bye

[hearty blaze]

No problem

[vast breach]

Someone needs to make a D&D class where you learn how to play

[hearty blaze]

If ya need help feel free to come back and ask questions!

[vast breach]

OK

Thanks

[lavish kayak]

what

OOOH

took me a bit

i was thinking character class

[vast breach]

I am now going to listen to Hamilton music while I read th e rules (Hamilton is a musical about Alexander Hamilton)

[lavish kayak]

oki

very cool👍

[vast breach]

Even tho its 12am

Goodbye

Will be back tmrw

[hearty blaze]

Very well

[vocal fable]

hewwo guys!!! :3

[hearty blaze]

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

[lavish kayak]

and Alfiz is here too ig

[hearty blaze]

Alfiz exists

[lavish kayak]

untrue

[vocal fable]

j jus wanted to say hi im going to bed cuz its 22:30 for me :[

[hearty blaze]

Oh hi!

[lavish kayak]

i am channeling discord in limbo

the Slaadi captured me

[hearty blaze]

You think, therefore you are

[leaden wing]

hey im new to all this, before i start, should i be making a character on the app?

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[lavish kayak]

ill let mister nuggie get his turn now

[leaden wing]

ty whoever got the bot on that

[hearty blaze]

Nope

I’m not gonna be online 24/7

[hearty blaze]

Ask any questions you might have here

[cedar sluice]

i wonder what sticks out about my name that gets people to randomly friend request me through this server.

[echo kelp]

Nothing - it's just what tends to happen on large servers like this. Scammers trying to find targets. Ignore, report to Discord, and block.

You can go to #moderator-support and ask to speak with a moderator where we can open up a private thread if you wish to add them to our watch list...

[cedar sluice]

oh i dont accept them. if it were bots it'd make more sense. but i mean out of like more than 70000 users in here alone to manually narrow in on some name that's not even remotely close to the top or bottom just seems like a lot of work.

[echo kelp]

With how cheap it is to make a Discord account the costs are pretty small and all it takes is some Discord noobie to accept...

Anyway we should let this channel get back to helping newcomers get started

[cedar sluice]

a handful of them are newcomers, super excited about the game and really not understanding exactly how it works. like not bots or scammers. i just found it weird that its happened a few times. on the upside i can point them in the right direction and clarify a few things. i just find it a weird coincidence. and i'm paranoid.

but i shall keep it in mind where to report things if sketchy stuff heads my way. thanks.

[delicate patrol]

Generally, should you build a character prior to searching for a campaign to join or should you seek out a game and then build a character around that world/campaign? Thanks in advance!

[cedar sluice]

building a character prior to joining gets you used to building characters in general. and it helps you to explore the characters you might want to play in a campaign.

once you have a game to play in, you could either rework one of your existing characters to fit, or build from scratch.

by rebuilding from scratch in the new campaign you might have additional options you didn't have before.

[mild reef]

When it comes to spells, can someone help me understand something: ex: at Level 5, a ranger has 4 spells known. That means he has to select 4 spells the ranger can use? It doesn't mean they have access to all 1st and 2nd level spells so long as he prepared them?

[cinder tiger]

when can the character be cross class

[echo kelp]

Multiclass (having more than one class)? If your DM allows it and you meet the prerequisites to multiclass. The earliest you can multiclass is level 2.
Gneerally it's not recommended to multiclass if you're new to the game as it can make your character more complex to understand and manage its features.

[mild reef]

Maybe another way to ask is a ranger a known or prepared spellcaster?

[hearty blaze]

They can use whatever spells they have prepared, which is not all of them if that’s what you mean

[mild reef]

So does the ranger have access to any of the 1st level ranger spells or just a few?

[oak veldt]

I did a short search but came up empty, do you (as in anyone) know of a table that maps out "equivalent" spells / spells that fullfill similar purposes from the lists of different classes?

Not too broad categories (like school or damage type), but more "useful" like crowd control, social interaction, perception, passive mobility, active mobility, ally enhancement, etc 🛐

[harsh fjord]

It might not be quite what you're after, but the spell list on D&D Beyond (https://www.dndbeyond.com/spells) allows you to view spells by tags (which are sort of the categories you mention) under the Filter Spells button.

[mortal garden]

Yup, some tags for example are "control", "debuf", and "social". Hoping that helps!

[oak veldt]

i can see the tags but can't filter by them 💔

[hearty blaze]

A few

[harsh fjord]

Click Filter Spells. Then click Show advanced filters. Then click the white space under the Spell tags label and you should see a dropdown menu.

[oak veldt]

💀 skill issue, my bad, guess the button wasn't eyecatchy enough, ty friendo and ty dnd beyond for having that available 🛐

[harsh fjord]

Then hit Filter Spells again.

[lost silo]

rangers a prepared spell caster, know em all but only prepare very few each day

[zealous fog]

NUGGET I BUILT A PALADIN

[hearty blaze]

Oh hellllll yeah

Which oath?

[zealous fog]

Devotion 😎

[hearty blaze]

Classic

What’s their backstory?

Why did they choose an oath of devotion out of all the options?

[zealous fog]

Grew up a solider, wanted to go exploring and get stronger, so he found the god Tyr, and decided to be faithful to him. He finds Tyrs cause just.

[hearty blaze]

A religious bloke eh?

[zealous fog]

Not as much a “pray to Tyr every day” but more of a “I’m killing you because Tyr wants me to”

[hearty blaze]

Btw did you know paladins don’t have to be religious?

So he just goes around fighting evil, pretty neat

Though, a knight fighting for a god isn’t inherently a paladin or a cleric. Was there anything in particular that fuelled him to bind himself to an oath, a pretty serious process?

[lost silo]

Seems like a great convo to continue over in #character-discussion

[hearty blaze]

Ah yes

[cinder tiger]

bobs

[digital sapphire]

Hello.

[hearty blaze]

Hi

[digital sapphire]

I’m a newcomer

I lowkey don’t know what I’m doing here, guys…

[zealous fog]

Welcome to dnd, where you can store up to 512 whole chickens in a bag!

[hearty blaze]

Check out #learn-to-play and report back with any questions

[digital sapphire]

That’s actually really cool😭

[digital sapphire]

Got it!

[hearty blaze]

For what it’s worth, put two of those bags together and you get sent to the astral plane

[quartz tundra]

Hello, fellow role players.

I'm not quite new to D&D, but I'm certainly new to this Discord.

[zealous fog]

Pocket dimension inside a pocket dimension goes crazy

[hearty blaze]

Check out #channel-guide and have fun

[hearty blaze]

Mhm

[quartz tundra]

Already did. First I wanted to get to a place where I could learn and talk about other characters's biographies and maybe share my own's. I'm guessing #character-discussion is the place for that?

[hearty blaze]

Yup!

[quartz tundra]

Excellent. Thank you for the Guidance (pun intended) 👋🏻 .

[hearty blaze]

I hope I gave you some…Inspiration

[oblique dragon]

hello

[hearty blaze]

Hi

[oblique dragon]

you play monk

[hearty blaze]

I do indeed

[oblique dragon]

thats super cool i havent made a monk yet but i hear there super versatile

[hearty blaze]

Well, they can punch/kick/headbutt/knee/elbow/shoulder bash/suplex/grapple people and also go rlly fast

They aren’t exceptional out of combat or with skills

So I wouldn’t call them super versatile, but they’re not one tricks

[oblique dragon]

i mean i guess thats why you gotta play with a party i just hit stuff

[hearty blaze]

Monks can do that very well!

[oblique dragon]

ive made a bunch of characters but i cant find people to play with so they collect dust i was thinking about just letting others use them

[hearty blaze]

Well, I can’t say I don’t have a mountain of characters in my notes app, but also making a character yourself is a central part of dnd

[oblique dragon]

i guess thats true i just see on the app that people post a bunch of different ones so that people can just go and play

[hearty blaze]

Pre made characters do exist

[pastel current]

Ugh, seriously

Does all user here either using CST or EST??

[sinful aspen]

so what are some things a beginner should know on knowing what things mean when playing?

[pastel current]

I'm struggling to join a campaign in #looking-for-players

[pastel current]

Read the rules or handbooks

[sinful aspen]

....helpful, thanks..

[pastel current]

I have 2014 and 2024 handbook pdf, should I share it?

[limber bronze]

Okay so first things first, read the basic rules:

By this i mean, what are the things on a character sheet, how are your stats determined, what is an AC,....

• the "regularly used stuff":

What is a saving throw, what are your options during combat (what options do you have: action, bonus action, reaction)

And woth that you are already well equipped to start imo

Dnd simply os a alot about reading I'm afraid 🤷

[sinful aspen]

okie dokie thank you

[hearty blaze]

Check out #learn-to-play

Then report back with any questions you might have, we’re happy to help.

[hearty blaze]

I always say “If you’re feeling overwhelmed, I recommend just learning how to make a character, basic ability checks, modifiers, core gameplay, classes and combat.”

[zealous nest]

Sounds like imma need a day or 10 to learn

[limber bronze]

Exactly, realistically thats all u need to get into the game

I personally started by watching the short animated yt videos about classes

[hearty blaze]

I might also add short and long rests, but yeah those are rlly everything

[limber bronze]

From the funny blue worm noodle dragon

[limber bronze]

Tbh those are explained within like 5 minutes during actual gameplay

[hearty blaze]

Yup

Which is why I don’t add it to my copy and paste

[topaz garnet]

Eventually, things will just, click
And you'll start understanding things faster, smoother, their implications

[zealous nest]

My biggest issue runs into some of the more complicated rules and character building

[limber bronze]

Such as ?

[zealous nest]

In terms of character building it’s more so what I can and can’t use, as well as like the explanations

I’ll end up spending an upsurd amount of time here soon watching videos and reading into it, as DND has been something I’ve been wanting to get into for a while

[topaz garnet]

what you can/can't use is based on the DM's rules for character creation. For example, they might not want robot autognome from space, in a whimsical fey campaign. Or they might be open to that. That's up to the DM.

[zealous nest]

So I’ve heard

[topaz garnet]

that's literally it, yeah.

[zealous nest]

Yeah I’m still also trying to get a feel for what to focus on and what blends

[limber bronze]

What are u looking at atm?

[zealous nest]

I’d rather be more like well informed on the different classes(what they do and what fits/doesn’t fit) as well as potential subclasses going down the line

[limber bronze]

Imo just read, thats about all u have to do 🤷

Blending classes is for wayyyyy down the line after u have some experience with character building

[zealous nest]

It’s on my list of side hobbies to invest more time into

Blending classes is just something I’m like super ocd about, I hate building a character that doesn’t make sense for the type of build I’m going for

And once I get thinking I like to integrate my backstory almost before I build anything on a character

[limber bronze]

Thats why u think sbsout it before actuslly commiting

[hearty blaze]

And if you need any basic information on each class do
?tag new (insert class here)

For example

[limber bronze]

Just think of a storo
y that makeks sense in the context of the campaign

[hearty blaze]

?tag new fighter

[exotic remnant]

Fighter

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

-# Suggested Standard Array assignment
Str. 15 Dex. 14 Con. 13 Int. 8 Wis. 10 Cha. 12

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

[zealous nest]

That’s like not descriptive but like incredibly descriptive all at once

I think sleep deprivation is starting to decipher words I didn’t know were possible

[limber bronze]

Tbh the less magic the class has, the "easier" the character is to build imo

[hearty blaze]

?tag new complexity

[exotic remnant]

Class Complexity

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

• Low Complexity. Fighter or Rogue
• Average Complexity. Barbarian, Cleric, Paladin, Ranger, or Wizard
• High Complexity. Bard, Druid, Monk, Sorcerer, or Warlock
  -# Source: Class Overview table

[zealous nest]

Yeah but then there’s less variety, and I’m not crazy about the basic choices for a lot of my builds

[hearty blaze]

I disagree with this table a bit, monk should be average and barbarian should be low
That being said every class is perfectly learnable

[limber bronze]

I get that yeah

What classes are u lookikg at atm?

[zealous nest]

I also hate myself and all the builds I like need high complexity

[limber bronze]

Give examples

Im bored and have a bit of time anyway

Maybe i can help u figure sth out and troubleshoot

[hearty blaze]

“High complexity” really should just be “needs approximately 5 brain cells instead of 2”

[zealous nest]

I can’t managed more than 1

Uhhhh

[limber bronze]

Ehhh more like "person with 5 brsin cells needs to have reas the important stuff about said class"

[zealous nest]

Rn I’m building a wizard but planning to have them be more like magic swordsman type

[limber bronze]

E.g. lots of versatility, stand alone, tanky

[zealous nest]

Speed based though

[hearty blaze]

There’s a subclass for that: bladesinger

[limber bronze]

Bladesong then, also take the shield spell 100%

[zealous nest]

That’s the one I’m looking at

[limber bronze]

Sth else you could like is eldritch knight maybe

[zealous nest]

Speed based, basically an assassin

[hearty blaze]

Also, eldritch knight is a fighter that can do magic (not as well, but can fight physically better)

[limber bronze]

Not really a "wizard" but still some magic

[zealous nest]

I haven’t even begun looking into spells cause they hurt my brain

[limber bronze]

Haha we are sharing a brain cell i think

[limber bronze]

Okay, do u have a campaign?

Or just building for fun

[hearty blaze]

Learn classes and stats and basic stuff first before trying to figure out spells

[zealous nest]

Potentially? My friends and I want to but couldn’t tell you when or if it’ll even happen

[limber bronze]

Alright, maybe decide on a starting lvl

[zealous nest]

Waiting to see if everyone has time or if the DM even decides to actually do it

[limber bronze]

If u are very new (all of u) go for sth like lvl 1-3

Maybe even 1 so its easier to digest

[zealous nest]

I would’ve joined one here but I’d like to gather more info before throwing myself in and looking like a fool

[limber bronze]

And work your way up frol there

[limber bronze]

Understandable

[zealous nest]

Pretty sure I’m the only one semi still interested which sucks

[limber bronze]

Feel that lol

But it is what it is

[zealous nest]

I’ll probably start to build characters for fun though

Only thing I’m confident is 95% of my characters will be chaotic neutral

[limber bronze]

Gotcha,

Tbh settle for a class after u have all the basics down (like wizard) and filter for 1st lvl spells and cantrips separately

Get a feel for them, after a while youll see that some are very similar

Also if u actually decide to play and want some broken character ideas hit me up lol

[zealous nest]

I’m always down for character discussion

Being a DM sounded fun too but I don’t have the story changing adaptability that I’d like to even attempt that

[jade frigate]

So I've only watched DND (a lot more recently while I work on stuff) and I've been really wanting to get into it but have 0 clue what I'm doing let alone friends with the same interest in DND so just curious on what to do and what I should know etc, any help would be appreciated 🙏

And I think I tried it once a long time ago but never really got far due to the DM not really caring

[limber bronze]

Reaaaaad xD

But fr if ubscroll like 20 messages, thered a link 👍

[exotic remnant]

Welcome to Adventure!

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

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

Quick Links

Basic Rules | Introductory videos | Create a character

[lavish kayak]

@jade frigate the link is here XD

Oh hi Nuggie

[hearty blaze]

Read the bot post above and report back with anything you need answered

[jade frigate]

Alrighty appreciate it 🙏

[hearty blaze]

Hallo

[jade frigate]

Seems like the media wizard thing for (seeing what to do for your turn) does not work or won't load

[lavish kayak]

you mean the sheet?

on ddb?

[jade frigate]

The frequently asked questions part and has a link to a site and it doesn't seem to work / load for me

Idk if it's just a me thing or just in general

[lavish kayak]

oh, frequently asked questions is not required

its stuff like do i need to pay money to play (no)

[jade frigate]

Ohhh ok

So now I guess I'm not sure what to do lol outside of where I even ask for a group or a group needing more members that are ok with a noob lol

[lavish kayak]

first try understanding the rules

then #find-a-game

[lavish kayak]

THIS IS IMPORTANT

[jade frigate]

Like DND rules or server just to be clear

[hearty blaze]

Both, but more so dnd

[jade frigate]

Alrighty thank you

Yeah seems like a lot of rules might have to have them up or something if or when I play

[lavish kayak]

you only need to understand the basics

so combat, ability checks, saving throws, what your character can do, and thats it

or rather, checks, saves, character

[jade frigate]

Alrighty I appreciate it

Maybe I'll have to read it more when it's not 3am lol

[lavish kayak]

lmao

[jade frigate]

But I've always been wanting to do DND but NONE of my friends are into that kinda stuff and it sucks

[lavish kayak]

ONLINE DND

[jade frigate]

Been bingeing a lot of critical role

[lavish kayak]

never watched it, tftsd all the way

[jade frigate]

Yeah its been between that or legends of avantris

[topaz garnet]

As much as it is practically a poster-child at this point, keep in mind to temper your expectations since that is a bunch of celebrity voice actors with a big budget.

[jade frigate]

Yeah I know appreciate it tho lol I just like the idea of a fantasy world being alive in my brain

[topaz garnet]

Avantris to me does seem like a more accurate representation as it is completely unhinged and rife with friend-group-jokes and immense laughter. I've had a moment like that, being paralyzed laughing for like 20 minutes after a player of mine had one of the funniest ad-lib remarks with such a sincere tone

[jade frigate]

That's mostly what I'd be looking for I like a good laugh and just all around fun with the occasional seriousness

[lavish kayak]

that happened once with me too, best dnd ive ever had

[glossy wyvern]

these shows sound really interesting do you guys have more dnd shows/animations to recommend?

[lavish kayak]

Tales from the stinky dragon

[topaz garnet]

It was when the warlock was contacting their patron for answers, one of the questions got the reply of "With difficulty and wit"
And he just said something along the line of "oh good, I have both of those"
And I was completely incapacitated for like 20 minutes laughing so hard my lungs hurt

[jade frigate]

Also seen a lot of horror stories about bad players and dms tho

Whenever I watch avantris I'm always laughing like crazy

Half the time in crying due to it

[lavish kayak]

mind you that is the absolute worst of the dnd sphere

[hearty escarp]

And also frequently made up.

[lavish kayak]

yup

[jade frigate]

Yeah my first DND "session" I ever did the DM gave up and got bored after like a day and crushed what I wanted to do (was a few years ago)

[lavish kayak]

ouch

[jade frigate]

Yeah and it was my first time and I was doing the RP as well and I already felt awkward

So kinda crushed my spirits about it especially getting out of my comfort zone and actually doing the RP

[lavish kayak]

once you do get the good RP in, its super fun

[jade frigate]

And it took forever to actually start playing let alone me creating a character

Think I was a dragon kin or something and did poison stuff

[lavish kayak]

a dragonborn?

[jade frigate]

Yes

Was thinking I was wrong cause I thought of Skyrim

And had all the cool sound effects and everything

Never been so immersed in my life

And I've been searching for the same immersion for a while so I got into DND YouTubers and podcasts

Imagery is so vivid and everything

I just wanna see if I can find that again

And let alone getting to make my own character that was also incredibly fun

[wintry shell]

The RP is like the best part for me

[glossy wyvern]

i suppose you really have to find a like-minded party that loves to rp as well

[jade frigate]

I mean even with the bard music and being in a tavern and everything playing everything out like I could see it so clearly in my brain

[lavish kayak]

basically every party likes RP

[glossy wyvern]

because not everyone exactly rps when they play dnd

[lavish kayak]

the amount and how differs, but basically everyone RPs to some extent

[jade frigate]

Now it's been an itch I can't scratch lol

[glossy wyvern]

i suppose yea thats true

[jade frigate]

Cause being a short green goblin that licks gold was also pretty funny to hear someone RP

That was probably the hardest belly laugh I ever had

But meeting random people and doing RP sounds terrifying to me

Let alone being new probably drive some people away

[glossy wyvern]

i think as long as u got ur character sheet ready and know the basics of the rules it will be fine after finding a party even in this server. it'll seem awkward or take a lil while getting used to rping with random ppl but im sure it'll be all fun and games in no time

[jade frigate]

I remember using a character thing on some site to make my character can't remember what it was called but made it pretty simple to do

[lavish kayak]

ddb?

sorry, dndbeyond

[jade frigate]

I think so

Maybe I'll find a DND book so I can flip through it and read the rules

Plus having a physical copy is appealing

[lavish kayak]

having a physical book is fing nice

[jade frigate]

Got any recommendations for a rule book cause I see quite a few

[lavish kayak]

the players handbook

2024

[jade frigate]

Great googly moogly 50 dollars

[zealous grove]

my dad has the original DND books like the monster manual and the DMs guide

[lavish kayak]

as in the first edition?

[jade frigate]

That sounds actually cool

[lavish kayak]

or just the normal 2024/2014 books

[hearty escarp]

Yeah, for the current edition of the game, there are now two player's handbooks. The old one has a red cover and depicts a giant, the new one shows an adventuring party and has a gold dragon on it.

(just adding context)

[jade frigate]

I see the dragon one

Also see some monster ones as well

Probably just dm stuff

[lavish kayak]

the phb 2024 is what you should get

the rest is for DMs

[jade frigate]

Pretty thick book

I mean DND is older then I am so what do I expect lol

[lavish kayak]

yuppers, lot of player resources

[lavish kayak]

dnd is over 50 years old yeah

[jade frigate]

Even older than my mom 😭

Feels like a lot of knowledge to absorb

Also been wondering if theirs like DND horror

Cause that sounds REALLY interesting

[limber bronze]

define horror

[jade frigate]

Like uhhh cosmic horror or just like a dealing with cathulu stuff or something along the lines of that

[limber bronze]

I mean u can make stuff like that for sure

probably already out there to some extent

[hearty blaze]

Then yeah I’ve heard of campaigns like that

[limber bronze]

eldritch gods and beings deffo exist

[jade frigate]

Cause it does sound really fun

[limber bronze]

look up the "slaad"

[jade frigate]

0 clue what that is lol

[limber bronze]

or "juvenile eldritch horror"

[jade frigate]

Dragon worm lizard thing

Looks really cool ngl might have to see if I can find a file to 3d print it

[limber bronze]

I like the slaad alot

basically they "come from chaos" and live in/around it and are therefore immune to most natural phenomena

and they infect other creatures like a "facehugger" from the alien movies --> so the host just kinda dies once they "hatch"

well actually, the alien is the wrong analogy here, since the host BECOMES the body

[jade frigate]

The giant frog looking guys?

[limber bronze]

iirc at least

yup !

[jade frigate]

I like the blue one

[limber bronze]

theres a lot of different ones

[jade frigate]

Gives me vibes of the rat guys from Warhammer (don't know much about Warhammer either)

[limber bronze]

green, blue, red, grey

[jade frigate]

Give me dart frog vibes

[limber bronze]

dart frogs if 1 of them could probably body an entire party

but yes

[jade frigate]

So much I wanna learn lol

[wintry shell]

i feel that

[jade frigate]

I love Eldritch esq horror stuff

I wonder if I can find a book about all the playable races and what not

Let alone classes

[limber bronze]

well multiple books, yes, one "book" especially in physical form, uhhh not really

[jade frigate]

I do have a printer that could help a little bit

Lotta ink tho

Recommend any books?

[limber bronze]

I just use online sources, so not really

[jade frigate]

Which sites would you say to take a look at for classes?

[limber bronze]

cant share links that well here bc sometimes they just get deleted, I can dm u stuff tho if u want

or rather: I cannot be bothered to use google drive to share stuff so I could just dm u some links if u are interested

[jade frigate]

Sure id appreciate it

[limber bronze]

ight

[topaz garnet]

definitely. Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft is basically a whole book of horror tone and concepts and such. It has a segment for DMs just talking about multiple kinds of horror, body horror, cosmic horror, etc.

[jade frigate]

Actually peak appreciate it

[jade frigate]

It's also on sale

Any others like this?

I love spooky cool creatures

[limber bronze]

plenty just scattered across

e.g. the bodytaker plant, basically makes clones of people it eats to spread spores

:DDD

or the gibbering mouther also looks a bit funny

[jade frigate]

I am very excited

[jade frigate]

Sounds like it could be a whole story on its own lol

[limber bronze]

yup

[jade frigate]

Got any personal favorites

[lavish kayak]

the end of our campaign will be eldritch horror

[hearty blaze]

Very well

[lavish kayak]

NUGGIE

[vast breach]

Helloooo

[hearty blaze]

Oh hi!
wtf why did everyone just spawn in the second I did

[lavish kayak]

Hi

[lavish kayak]

we are minecrat mobs

[hearty blaze]

My name isn’t Steve. Or Alex.

[lavish kayak]

you just held out a rulebook

[lavish kayak]

no, its Nuggie

[vast breach]

Ik I said I was gonna a read all the rules but I got distracted by making my character (the looks) ...heh.

[lavish kayak]

real

[hearty blaze]

It definitely happens, especially cuz it’s a lot to absorb

[hearty blaze]

Wait is this serious

[lavish kayak]

yuppers

[hearty blaze]

Well fork me sideways

I ain’t telling the others a thing

[hearty blaze]

Anything I can help you in the rules department?

[lavish kayak]

he

[jade frigate]

I feel like there might be a pun in here

[hearty blaze]

If there is i don’t see it and it’s unintentional

[jade frigate]

I saw it as a pun at the movie the THING

[hearty blaze]

Haven’t seen- OH THE THING

Completely unintentional

[jade frigate]

LOL

I see a lot of people saying don't dm me does that frequently happen in this server

[hearty blaze]

I’ll leave this in UndyingNoob’s capable hands

[vast breach]

That probably depends on the person tbh

[jade frigate]

W pfp

[echo kelp]

Yes. On a server this large there are a lot of scammers. If you get unsolicited friend requests or private messages (exception - Dyno the Discord bot which is what we moderation use to send formal reminders and warnings), best to report it to Discord and block that user. You can also come to #moderator-support and ask to speak with a moderator where we can create a private thread where you can report the account. We can at least put them on our watch list.

[vast breach]

How do they scam people?

[jade frigate]

Ohhh ok thank you 🙏

[jade frigate]

Fishing links etc

[vast breach]

OK

Um so I have this thing next to the tag on my name but I wanted the one for newcomers but idk how to change it .

[echo kelp]

Usually "hey would you like to play a game? <link to supposed game but is actually a way to deliver malicious payload>"
Or "Hey do you need some art? <posts arts that isn't theirs or is AI-generated or both>"

You can't change the new icon - that's just a Discord thing

[jade frigate]

On the left when you see all the channels go all the way to the top and see channels and roles it will be in there

[vast breach]

Thanks

[jade frigate]

No problem

[vast breach]

I am interested in people story's can i ask how you got into or and found out about dnd?

[jade frigate]

Personally I've known about DND for a long time I tried it once, it was a pretty cool experience but DM gave up and kinda ruined it for everyone but that's whatever. And I personally love DND because listening to podcasts or the one time I played it was so cool being able to see it all in my head playing out like a movie, gave me such a feeling I've been chasing ever since

And only recently have been watching alot more DND stuff and want to get into it or try to at least

[vast breach]

That's very cool was it irl or not?

[jade frigate]

Was in discord and we had sound effects and everything as well

First time trying rp along with my first DND session

[vast breach]

Wow I would love to play dnd it looks so cool its a bit complicated but that's what makes it interesting

[jade frigate]

Yeah I'm on the same boat basically rn I gotta learn everything

[vast breach]

Well atleast you've played

[echo kelp]

Friend gave me a D&D Beginner's Red Box for my birthday back in the 80s. Looked pretty cool. But I had no one to play with as no one was interested in playing it.
Fast forward to high school and I'm playing Shadowrun with my friends (another TTRPG system). Had a blast.
But then college and life hit and couldn't really find time to play TTRPG games.
Finally around 2016 I found some time and started playing Fantasy Flight's Rogue Trader with friends. Then another friend invited me to play D&D with their group and that got me back into D&D.

[jade frigate]

A couple years ago lol

[vast breach]

That's really cool

What's a red box?

Is it like the beginner set

[jade frigate]

That's really cool wish I had DND stuff from the 80's lol

[echo kelp]

It was a beginner D&D starter set from back in the 80s

[vast breach]

OK thanks

I think my story is very stupid compared to yours lol

[jade frigate]

I just want a good experience with DND again let alone with cool people

[vast breach]

Yes same

[jade frigate]

Like It was like a drug after playing DND like that

Something that itches the right part of my brain

Let alone laughing and not being able to breath

[vast breach]

Omg I want that

[jade frigate]

Oops

[vast breach]

Its a addicting

[jade frigate]

Been trying to find something that hit the same spot of enjoyment (looked everywhere besides DND for a while)

Everything low-key got a little more boring after

[echo kelp]

Everyone's D&D story is going to be different. I wouldn't try and compare your D&D stories "value" better or worse than any others.

We play games like D&D to have fun - and as long as folks are accomplishing that in their games, you're doing D&D "right". You might have tearjerker moments and riotous hilarity all within the same game or campaign and it all adds into an amazing fun game experience that D&D can provide.

[jade frigate]

I just hope finding a group isn't too bad

[jade frigate]

I wanna experience a tear jerker besides one from laughing till I almost pass out

[vast breach]

Don't think like that yiu will find a group that you really like

[jade frigate]

I hope so 🙏

[vast breach]

I want to focus on being a dm so I can make a group that's safe for younger dnd players I think that's important

[jade frigate]

I still remember being deathly afraid of doing RP (still am and haven't done it since)

[hearty blaze]

“Hope will always triumph over experience.”

[hearty blaze]

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.

[vast breach]

What's RP ?

[hearty blaze]

Roleplay

[vast breach]

To be cringe is to be free

[jade frigate]

Real

[vast breach]

But really finding a group is also about them being respectful and not judging your rolepaly

Roleplay*

[hearty blaze]

Everyone starts somewhere

Heck I’ve been playing for 2 years and my voices suck

[jade frigate]

I was told I was doing pretty good I just jumbled my words half the time

[vast breach]

I hardly believe that

[jade frigate]

Apparently I do a good goblin voice idk if that's a compliment 😭

[vast breach]

Am talking about Nugget just so yk

[vast breach]

Oh it defeats is

Definitely

Sorry if I scramble over my words English is not my first language

[jade frigate]

It's ok don't worry about it

[hearty blaze]

I can do plots, descriptions, world-building, character creation, backstories, rules, a lot of stuff.
But not voices.

[jade frigate]

But I wasn't even a goblin I was just doing a character that was in the bar 😭

[jade frigate]

I can do a decent voice until I'm with people

[vast breach]

I found about dnd from stranger things

[hearty blaze]

I found about dnd from being a nerd

[jade frigate]

I've always known just got scared by doing RP and finding people who would actually play

[vast breach]

I think role-playing is important especially when I want to become an a actor

[jade frigate]

I only learned how to do voices slowly over time from trying to replicate them whenever I'm talking to people

You'd think I'm insane if you heard me in a call and I just start attempting to imitate a character

[hearty blaze]

Whenever I try to do voices it either sounds weird, strained, forced, ineligible or some combination of the above.

[jade frigate]

I just get nervous half the time and lose the voice mid way

[hearty blaze]

Hey imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it’s better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring

[vast breach]

Don't be if your future group cant see your brilliant goblin voice then they will protect be a very toxic group

[bronze lark]

hi im new to dnd and i wanna look for a party and stuff where should i go?

[jade frigate]

Should hear the goblin sometime LOL

[vast breach]

Do you want to be a dm or a player?

[hearty blaze]

#find-a-game might help ya, but I do recommend learning the rules first if you haven’t already. For that check out #learn-to-play and come back with any questions.

[bronze lark]

player

[hearty blaze]

Still #find-a-game either way

[bronze lark]

alrighty

[jade frigate]

I still have to read a bunch of the DND rules till I even join a game

My brain gonna be buzzing with knowledge

[vast breach]

#looking-for-players its for when you want to join a party

And play

But you should start with what Nugget recommended

[vast breach]

OMG SAME

[hearty blaze]

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, I recommend just learning how to make a character, basic ability checks, modifiers, core gameplay, classes and combat.

[vast breach]

@hearty blaze do you want me to call you by a name instead of Nugget lol?

[hearty blaze]

Wait I feel like I’ve said that to yall already

[vast breach]

You probably did

[jade frigate]

It was towards me I do believe a bit ago

[hearty blaze]

Nugget, Nuggie, Nugs, Niffler, some variation of that
But not [insert honorific here] Nugget, that makes me feel old

[hearty blaze]

I remember now

[vast breach]

Not me stealing elements from greek metrology for my character 😏

[jade frigate]

Had the urge to say fuggler for some reason

[hearty blaze]

OMG same

Love Greek myth

[vast breach]

Fuggler LMAO

[vast breach]

Work of art

[jade frigate]

Me when I say Zeus stinks and he turns me into a billy goat

[hearty blaze]

Yup he’d do that

[jade frigate]

At least I don't gotta pay taxes anymore

Get to eat grass for free

Im also very interested by the thought of different types of necromancers

[vast breach]

My characters name is literally Athena ik its cliche but that's how I see her

[jade frigate]

Clio is a good one (my kitty is also named Clio after the goddess of music)

[vast breach]

Time to give my character a traumatizing backstory 😄

[vast breach]

Your a cat parent same i have two cats one is like 4 months old the other one 7 in human years

[jade frigate]

Got 3 in total

Muffin clio and mina

[vast breach]

Mine have unhinged names

[hearty blaze]

Someone gets it

[vast breach]

Do you wanna move this to #non-dnd-topics

[jade frigate]

Sure

[limber sand]

Hello everyone. New to D&D

[jade frigate]

[limber sand]

How do I get started? What should be the first thing I need to do to know more about the game

[exotic remnant]

Welcome to Adventure!

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

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

Quick Links

Basic Rules | Introductory videos | Create a character

[wild onyx]

So, the links above will give you plenty of info. Maybe have a look at the first couple of chapters in the Free Rules for starters.

[hearty blaze]

And know that it’s a lot, take your time with learning the rules and take it at your own pace. And feel free to ask any questions you might have!

[limber sand]

Thanks a lot 🙂

[red parcel]

Hey, where can I go to chat with people & get into a cool campaign lol

[lavish kayak]

#find-a-game

[vast breach]

Me have question am reading the rules rn I and I cant seem to figure out when do I roll disadvantage and when advanced?

Also there are six dice what dice is for what ? Ik the d20 is for combat and stuff.

[hearty blaze]

D4 is usually a damage dice. D6 is also usually a damage dice but is used in same randomised stuff. D8 is mostly damage. D10 is for damage and to work with percentile dice. Percentile dice are for random outcomes. D12 is for damage mostly.
These are just my experiences with the dice

[hearty blaze]

A lot of things will give you advantage or disadvantage on a particular roll

Being prone, being hostile, being charmed, being blinded, being grappled, a bunch of spells, some class abilities all to name a few
There are a LOT

[vast breach]

OK thanks

[edgy onyx]

Basically, the d20 is the "determine if something succeeds" -die, so attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, etc.
The rest of the dice are used when required. Your spells will list which dice to roll when you succeed, weapons each list which die they use for damage, etc.

[agile comet]

Hey I’m new to DND where do I join a campain
.

[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.

[topaz garnet]

When you make a D20 Test, being an Attack (like shooting with a bow or swinging a sword or casting a fire bolt), an Ability check (like acrobatics to keep balance, stealth to sneak, history to know historical knowledge, etc), or a Saving throw (such as when being targeted by most poisons, a fireball, charm and fear and stun effects)
Higher equals better.

If something says you have Advantage or Disadvantage, like a condition, class feature or species trait, spell, or other rule, then you do so. An example is having the Prone condition causing you to have Disadvantage on attack rolls, or having the Restrained condition doing that and giving you Disadvantage on Dexterity saving throws.

Advantage means you roll 2d20 and take the higher one. When rolling twice and only needing one to win, you effectively "have two chances to succeed".
Disadvantage means you roll 2d20 and take the lower one. When rolling twice and needing both to win, you effectively "need to succeed twice".

[molten mirage]

Question 🙋‍♂️

Is it bad if I used ai to help in the creation of my first character. Like backstory, appearance, bonds, flaws, personality traits ect

[lavish kayak]

its not allowed in this server and people generally dont like it, but for a reference i guess you could use it

[molten mirage]

What do you mean not allowed??

[lavish kayak]

AI generated posting isnt allowed in the server

[molten mirage]

Interesting 🤔

People really don’t like the ai do they. I find it helpful but I guess I am just stupid and not creative enough 🥺

[cedar sluice]

There are suggestions for things like bonds and flaws and personality traits, and you can use those as points to either use or give inspiration to come up with your own.

[mortal garden]

If you want to bounce ideas off humans, you also talk about it in #character-discussion ! A lot of folks like to talk about character ideas.

[cedar sluice]

It's a tool. Bounce ideas back and forth, but handing over the reins of generating something robs the user of being invested in something they've created themselves.

Like, if the AI has generated the backstory and all that, you might as well play a pre-generated character. And there are already plenty existing out there, might as well use one of those that are already made.

[molten mirage]

That’s what I did to a certain degree. Idk pretty much I knew like the race/class appearance and rough backstory I wanted but then I used chat gpt to word it better for me and stuff cause I didn’t know what I was doing. Then I would tweak it and change things so I liked it better discussed it with my dm he gave me pointers and ideas and I adjusted it more and then like rinse and repeat I guess if that makes sense

[cedar sluice]

Gotcha.

[lavish kayak]

dude im trying to get people into dnd, they came to me with "yeah i generated a character with chatGPT, he has this super cool attack that kills everyone and that his TRIANGLE FACTOR was 10"

[molten mirage]

Idk if that made any sense whatsoever. Then the other weekend I sat down with my sister who has played DnD and we made like a “final copy” of stuff and it changed a lot from what I had in the concept but I like it a lot

My dm also told me about a cleric domain that is not in the standard player handbook and that’s the one I am going to be going with. So that’s pretty cool 😎

[lavish kayak]

anyway, we just remade it on an actual sheet and he still doesnt understand that triangle factor just..... isnt a thing

[molten mirage]

Triangle factor > love triangle?? > Doritos?? lol 😂

[lavish kayak]

but then how did chatgpt get to a TRIANGLE FACTOR

[molten mirage]

(I don’t even know what that is lol)

[lavish kayak]

it doesnt exist

[cedar sluice]

It's not a thing.

Yet

[topaz garnet]

A literal AI hallucination
which is the case for why AI is extremely bad at D&D.

[cedar sluice]

Hilariously bad.

[lavish kayak]

it also gave him some 3.5e race, 5e background, and 1e class

[topaz garnet]

Literally the only legitimate use for an LLM I have gotten was essentially "rubber duck" moments. Where you're trying to figure out whatever it is you're contending with, and in trying to word-wrestle something that doesn't think, you end up explaining it to yourself accidentally.

[lavish kayak]

true

[topaz garnet]

So it is going to be, for 99.99999% of all use cases, going to be directly worse than either just reading rules yourself, or having someone help teach you.

[lavish kayak]

and about that, if you dont understand something there are thousands of online dnd communities that can help you

[torn solar]

Hello guys, im new at this game, do you have like an advice for me? Like What's the best class that i can use, et.c

[topaz garnet]

?tag new complexity

[exotic remnant]

Class Complexity

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

• Low Complexity. Fighter or Rogue
• Average Complexity. Barbarian, Cleric, Paladin, Ranger, or Wizard
• High Complexity. Bard, Druid, Monk, Sorcerer, or Warlock
  -# Source: Class Overview table

[cedar sluice]

It depends on how you want to play and what you want to get out of the game.

[lavish kayak]

looking at it in "the best class" will ruin most peoples fun

[topaz garnet]

There is no one best class anythingbutranger as they all have their own strengths

[lavish kayak]

even ranger is strong in some situations

[topaz garnet]

While somewhat a joke, Ranger does lose out on some raw combat power in most cases, for arguably niche benefits in exploration and wilderness survival, which is a rather rare occurence in the zeitgeist of D&D

[vast breach]

Ik a place where you can create your characters looks?

[lavish kayak]

it wasnt about art

[vast breach]

Ohhh abt what

[lavish kayak]

writing

[vast breach]

?

Why do they need ai?

[lavish kayak]

can you read

[topaz garnet]

exactly

[vast breach]

Wait let me scroll to see what this is my bad for not reading everything

[molten mirage]

I used hero forge to like “make” my character in what I thought I wanted him to look like

[cedar sluice]

Cool

[topaz garnet]

Heroforge is pretty neat, yeah

Sometimes you can just get character concepts from fiddling around for something cool

[lavish kayak]

it is

[vast breach]

Ohhhhh

[cedar sluice]

I'm bad at making armour and clothing for characters. In my mind that stuff just ends up being bland and generic.

[vast breach]

Well just dont think its smart to use ai i think that kills the fun.And I dont think a person cant make their one story sure it might take time but its worth it please don't use ai.(its also bad for the environment)

Own*

[molten mirage]

So that’s what I originally did. First I read the player hand book. I got an idea on what I wanted to play. I then used hero forge to like visually create a character and then I wrote down on a notepad what I wanted for the name his actual appearance and other shit like a rough backstory age background what I thought were okay personality traits and shit. And then I asked chat gpt to like help me flesh it out a bit more. Then I got my dm to help me with that and he gave me pointers and then with my sister I got her to like help me in person and then I sent that back to my dm and he gave me a few more little adjustments to make. I only used ai to like write it better in a sense idk 🤷‍♂️ but the version I have now is not like my original concept or the version the ai spewed out. It’s has elements of it but he has developed into his own fleshed out character. Maybe I made a massive mistake and I am sorry for that 🥺🥺

[cedar sluice]

It's not the end of the world. It's just been a big hot button for everyone.

[vast breach]

That's totally different sorry for expressing myself like that if you want to use ai do it but I dont think its right now I understand what you meant

[mortal garden]

It sounds like a lot of folks helped you. I don’t think the AI step was even necessary!

[cedar sluice]

Does dndbeyond still have that button to completely randomly roll a character?

[lavish kayak]

yes

imma do that now

and make a backstory

[cedar sluice]

At some point I want to run some anarchy of a one shot, randomly roll pre-gens and hand them out unseen to the players or even me. That sounds like a hilariously horrible idea.

[lavish kayak]

wow, 10th level wizard with no non-upcasted level 3 or higher spells

also a normie, elf wizard

a 6 int

wow, really usable character!

[cedar sluice]

My barbarian had rolled a 3 int until my DM forced me to re-roll that set of dice. Ended up with a 7.

And a Wis of 8. But he's got a cha of 12 so he has that going for him.

[safe mirage]

I’m thinking about doing a Blood Hunter/ Sorcerer character is that a good multi class idea?

[wild onyx]

What ability do blood hunters use for their spellcasting?

[safe mirage]

I know their whole deal is cutting themselves and making their weapons stronger. They’re like monster hunters I guess. I assume you know what Blood Hunter class is?

[wild onyx]

Vaguely. So their spellcasting is based on which ability score?

[harsh fjord]

INT, but they can use WIS at the DM's discretion.

[wild onyx]

So not a great mix with sorcerer as they use Charisma.

You'll probably be using Dexterity for weapons and armour, and if you're in melee you'd want good Constitution too. Tough sell.

[safe mirage]

What would you rate it on the tier list?

Combat wise

[wild onyx]

I really couldn't say, but I'm sure someone has an opinion.

[safe mirage]

I’m really doing it role play wise. Because the multi class fits his backstory

[wild onyx]

What benefits do you believe you can gain by taking levels in sorcerer instead of monoclassing in blood hunter?

[safe mirage]

Fireball and other OP spells

[wild onyx]

That would be five levels in sorcerer. What do you think you'd benefit by having blood hunter in there too?

[safe mirage]

Because I can turn into a Werewolf depending on the subclass

And the whole idea is awesome to me

[fresh fable]

Play a shifter same thing

[topaz garnet]

I will share:
Not quite as good as the base classes.
It is in fact infamous for getting killed.

[safe mirage]

I know it’s a risky class but I mean I just wanted to get a feel for it yk

[wild onyx]

Sounds like you're trying to mix a full caster class with a melee function. That's an easy mix to make underpowered compared to a full single class. Druid might be an alternative.

[safe mirage]

Yeah Druid/ Sorcerer isn’t a bad multiclass either right? I mean I usually like to play Cleric or Paladin because I’m all about balance between magic and melee

But yeah thx

I think I’m gonna do Ranger/ Warlock instead for this guy.

Is that a good idea?

[fallen surge]

If we're getting into the specifics of how you're building your character, then we should probably move the discussion to #character-discussion. This channel is more meant to be used for explaining how to play and the basics of the rules

[safe mirage]

Ok

Sorry

[fallen surge]

That being said, I do have to say that Blood Hunter is not an official class, and I would never recommend it for a beginner. Especially if its a multiclass, since multiclassing is also not recommended for newcomers

[safe mirage]

Well idk if I’m considered a beginner is the thing

I mean I’m doing a campaign right now as a Cleric

[fallen surge]

Sorry, I just assumed so because this is the newcomers channel. All the more reason to move the discussion to another channel then

[safe mirage]

Yeah your right

That was a blunder on my part

[fallen surge]

No worries

[severe juniper]

DnD the loooooooong way

[sudden cargo]

i havent played DND before, can my character be a skeleton? i didnt see a skeleton race or something

[timid locust]

There isn't a skeleton species, no. The closest thing that might come to a skeleton is the old Reborn species option, but that species is just undead themed. It almost certainly won't do anything you want a skeleton to do.

[sudden cargo]

oh thanks, kinda disappointing

[fallen surge]

If you have questions about foundry its best to ask them in #third-party. That is the channel for 3rd party tools and resources

[vast breach]

Question how do write in #looking-for-players ?

[fallen surge]

#find-a-game has the full instructions, but the short version is that you need to use the server bot to fill out a form, then a post will be generated for you based on your answers in that form

[vast breach]

Thanks

[grave herald]

Hi guys im new what do we do here

[fallen surge]

Welcome! This server is for learning how to play and discussing D&D 5e

[exotic remnant]

Welcome to Adventure!

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

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

Quick Links

Basic Rules | Introductory videos | Create a character

[midnight root]

Hey guys im first time DMing a oneshot that was made balanced for 4-5 lvl 5 PCs and im doing it for 3 friends of mine that never played, i dont know how to adjust the encounters to 3 players so do i need dmpcs to fight alongside them or just ally npcs and how would you go about that?

[winter birch]

never played dnd EVER but I thought it seemed cool, how do I join a campaign?

[fallen surge]

Welcome! Before you join a campaign, you should start with learning how to play, and how to make a character. The link to the free basic rules is in the bot post just a few messages up.

[winter birch]

alr tysm :D

[harsh fjord]

A few options:

• You could add in a sidekick or two, rotating who's in control each round. You can find those rules in Tasha's Cauldron of Everything or an older playtest doc (https://media.wizards.com/2018/dnd/downloads/UA_Sidekicks.pdf).
• Break up an encounter into smaller ones. Say the encounter is supposed to be against 5 creatures. Make it three creatures who call for back-up if the party is handling it well (and no back-up if the party is struggling). Or just have fewer enemies per fight.
• Adjust stats: hit points, armor class, damage dice, bonuses to hit.

#dm-discussion is the place for more detailed conversation on these topics!

[zenith finch]

Hi, I'm looking to join a new campaign. I've wanted to play for a long time but I've never played before. I have a decent understanding of how it works. If people could point me in the right direction of how to find a campaign I can join that'd or know of one I'd greatly appreciate it

[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.

[subtle pond]

Greetings! I want to become a dm after a lot time.
I took a long break from dnd however and as a result i have become very much rusty with the rules and lore.
As of writing this i am working a full time job and i still did not get my work schedule as of yet.
Im very unsure what i am supposed to do

[lavish kayak]

?tag new dm

[exotic remnant]

No tag dm found in category new.

[lavish kayak]

?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.

[lavish kayak]

?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.

[subtle pond]

Thanks you i will look into this tomorrow

Once i get my schedule i will be able to organize a session

[lavish kayak]

look at #find-a-game for that

[subtle pond]

yes thanks

[void osprey]

Hi im new to D&D, im looking for someone to show me the ropes. ive never played this game before, so im looking so for someone or a group that can show me how to play

[exotic remnant]

Welcome to Adventure!

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

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

Quick Links

Basic Rules | Introductory videos | Create a character

[harsh fjord]

It's worth reading through the rules linked above and #learn-to-play. Unfortunately, we have too many folks joining each day to do one-on-one teaching, though we're happy to answer specific questions as you work your way through the above resources. You might also be interested in the learn-to-play sessions offered through the virtual weekends (see the server's Events tab).

[cedar sluice]

a huge part of the game is reading, to be honest. getting the hang of rolling at the table isn't too long to pick up, but knowing what things are and the wording are a big part of it and really help when read ahead of time.

[wintry shell]

I'm going to have to agree here. Once you read it a few times and then practice them in a game, they usually click together

[surreal quiver]

I'm a new player and I'm looking for a game, I have some familiarity with dnd, but this would be my first real experience

[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.

[rose oxide]

hello ! is there a french dnd server ?

[echo kelp]

I'm not aware of a specific one but I'm sure they're out there. But you'll likely have a better chance of finding them through Discord's Discover tool and looking for French TTRPG servers.

Or other Discord server search tools

[rose oxide]

oh alright thanks

[echo kelp]

You could also check #looking-for-community and see if any servers there advertise they host games in other languages

[versed hearth]

Hello, is anyone available to help me fill up the "looking for dm" thing? I'm like, fresh new (had my first game yesterday) and I don't understand most things

[hearty blaze]

What about it do you need help with?

[versed hearth]

Mostly, all of it

[hearty blaze]

Do you know how to get the form?

[versed hearth]

yes

[hearty blaze]

That’s a start

[plucky ridge]

Just type the command in any channel and it'll open the bot

Only you will see it pop up and then you can fill out the details

[hearty blaze]

They know

I think they want help actually answering the questions

[versed hearth]

This

[plucky ridge]

Oki

[hearty blaze]

So: first, player experience

I’m assuming brand new?

[versed hearth]

Kinda, I played my first yesterday

[hearty blaze]

Close enough to brand new then, say you’re very new

Then next: put your Timezone

[versed hearth]

How do I..

[hearty blaze]

What’s your Timezone

[versed hearth]

Uh, it's 6:55 rn

idk timezones, they're difficult

[hearty blaze]

Pm or am

[versed hearth]

pm

[hearty blaze]

Try GMT-5

Cuz Greenwich mean time rn is 23:58

[versed hearth]

Okay okay, gotchu

[hearty blaze]

Wait

Nvm

EST is what you’re looking for (Eastern Standard Time)

So maybe add that too idk

[versed hearth]

Okay, okay

[hearty blaze]

Next: availability

[versed hearth]

That I'll figure out myse

[next jay]

[hearty blaze]

Aight

[versed hearth]

the style os

[hearty blaze]

Then game style next

[versed hearth]

that's yeah, I don't know

[hearty blaze]

You want more roleplay or combat?

Or an even split?

[versed hearth]

Uh, a mix of both yes

[hearty blaze]

Or a 60:40 split?

[hearty blaze]

Most games will be a mix, we just wanna figure out the ratios

Do you have a preference or do you want an equal split?

[versed hearth]

I'd like an equal split

[hearty blaze]

The put that
Do you want high fantasy, political, horror, sci-fi, or some mix of smt like that?

[versed hearth]

Uh, I have no idea what those mean specifically

I know the basic meanings of the words but like, not the dnd meaning

[hearty blaze]

The meanings are the same pretty much. Think of them as book genres

[versed hearth]

Okay, hmmm, I'd love a good high fantasy one/sci-fi, but I can adapt to anything

[hearty blaze]

Then put that

Also put in 5e

Well, specifically either 2024 or 2014 if you have a preference

[versed hearth]

what's the difference?

[hearty blaze]

Which did you learn?

Scratch that, have you even learnt the rules? I assumed so cuz you’ve already played a game

[versed hearth]

Uh

I'm a fast learner..?

[hearty blaze]

lol

[versed hearth]

My friend played their own version of it

[hearty blaze]

That’s not gonna be helpful here sorry if it’s their own version

Just put down 2024 and read #learn-to-play after you make the post and get learnin

Preferably you’d do it before actually

[versed hearth]

Okay okay, thanks

[hearty blaze]

Now: Preferred way to play

[versed hearth]

Uh

what's that include

[hearty blaze]

Play by post and VC (voice chat/on call) or a mix of both mainly in terms of online. If you have a specific medium you like to use note that down.

[versed hearth]

Okay, hold on

play by post is just, playing in call right

[hearty blaze]

Holding on

[versed hearth]

you can let go

[hearty blaze]

No, playing by post is purely text based

[versed hearth]

Okay okay

that should be it right?

[hearty blaze]

One more mandatory thing

The opt in stuff

Do you want a community game, a paid game or other services offered?

[versed hearth]

Community game is.. like a set group?

[hearty blaze]

I think it’s like a multiple groups in a lil community

[versed hearth]

What's the one with a set group?

[hearty blaze]

Just regular

Leave stuff blank for that

[versed hearth]

Okay, thank you!

[covert phoenix]

Hiii

[hearty blaze]

Hiiiiiii

[covert phoenix]

I like the username

[restive silo]

Hi all. I am looking at a one shot on DriveThruRPG. I use a TV as a VTT for maps, but that's all. I do not use a program like Roll20.

I was looking to buy the book and pdf, but then noticed they sell VTT Roll20 option. The file type says Roll20 VTT. Would this be the version I should purchase to gain access to downloadable maps for the one shot for me to display on my VTT, or would I need to use Roll20 specifically?

I hope that makes sense. Any help is appreciated.

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/500598/figgy-puddin-steals-christmas-5e-adventure

[echo kelp]

This channel is for helping new to D&D folks get started with the core game rules and mechanics. This question would best fit in #third-party (use of a 3rd party tool like Roll20) or even ask on the Roll20 forums/server (I think they have their own Discord).

[restive silo]

Gotcha. Thanks!

[distant yarrow]

im new to dnd can anyone help me???

[hearty blaze]

Sure. Read #learn-to-play , maybe the first few chapters of the free basic rules, and ask any questions you have here!

[clever nova]

Hey everyone how are you doing today

[hearty blaze]

I’m doing

[earnest yacht]

Super D&D noob here. Hosting for my in real life friends for the first time. College roommate used to host, but we don't know rules too much and just have fun. It'll be me hosting with two players. Campaign is gonna be boss focused. Anyone know a good range for boss health and damage rolls for a party of two people around level 3?

[topaz garnet]

?tag new dm

[exotic remnant]

No tag dm found in category new.

[hexed horizon]

Hello

[topaz garnet]

?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.

[little harness]

What’s a reaction?

[echo kelp]

An action your character could take if it meets the criteria for said Reaction

For example if a enemy attempts to move 5 feet away from your character when in melee combat - your character can use their reaction to make an opportunity attack against that enemy.

Your character would expend it's Reaction and make 1 attack roll (with a melee weapon) against that enemy that is moving away.

[little harness]

Thanks. Next question, what’s a bonus action?

[echo kelp]

?tag new ba

[exotic remnant]

No tag ba found in category new.

[echo kelp]

Drat thought we had one for that

A bonus action is a special action - it's typically considered a short quick action that doesn't use a full Action

Typically a class feature will explain whether it takes an Action, Bonus Action, or Reaction to use.

[little harness]

Thanks, now what’s a class feature?

[echo kelp]

So a key component of a D&D character is the class they take

?tag new class

[exotic remnant]

Class

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

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

[echo kelp]

A class provides mechanical game features.

For instance the Fighter class has a feature called "Second Wind" which allows them to expend it to regain some hit points

If you haven't already, I suggest taking a good look at #learn-to-play and the free basic rules: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/free-rules

[little harness]

I keep hearing about something mixing two classes together so what’s that about

[edgy onyx]

That's multiclassing. Basically when you gain a level, you could take a mevel in another class, instead of your original one

It's not as simple as that though and has a bunch of things that can make your character really weak, and definitely not recommended for a newcomer

[topaz garnet]

For the given reasons above, I will also recommend avoiding multiclassing for a newcomer.
Mastering the context of class features, action economy, and so on, will be vital for getting into more advanced options.

[hearty blaze]

Multiclassing is like being a bartender. Unless you know what you’re doing, it’s probably gonna taste like crap.

[topaz garnet]

But once you master it, you can whip up a crazy combo that knocks your socks off.

It's kinda like baking. If you combine things in just the right way, it makes something amazing. Mess up an ingredient or proportion and you make a nasty slough.

[proud cliff]

Hi :() I'm new to DnD and have a lot of ideas I would love to get down. Is there a way to make characters fitting within the rules using all the source books without dropping hundreds for all the books on DnD beyond?

[true musk]

The best approach is start with the free basic rules and focus on the mechanics of the system.
Use that as a basis for fleshing out your ideas. You'll have alot more success than working the other way around.

[hearty blaze]

The free rules can help

All the stuff from the books that actually cost money make sense with the free rules. You can find it in #learn-to-play