#dnd-newcomers

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young surge
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Thank you so much

true musk
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Yeah, when starting out it's best that you use what already came before .

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No sense in re-inventing the wheel if you don't have to.

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plus with each module you can build your frame of reference.

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What you can do right now while you search for a group is learning the basic rules and mechanics of dnd.
Such as learning what an attack roll is. Or learning what classes are available in D&D.

native bloom
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is it harder to find a party/campaign online?

true musk
native bloom
true musk
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I recommend starting small.

native bloom
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I have roleplay, and writing experience already just not in the dnd genre

true musk
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Instead of trying to join a full campaign, just join a one shot.
It's easier to set time aside to play one self contained 2-4 hour adventure than locking into a full campaign.

true musk
keen crater
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yep

native bloom
hearty blaze
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A few hours

native bloom
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I see..

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I think those are all the questions i have for now but i will definetly ask more questions in the future! thank you to everybody who's taken the time to assist me!

true musk
# native bloom How long do normal campaign sessions last?

A good starting campaign can be comprised of 6 to 12 sessions. With each session being about 2-4 hours.

Though this can be shortened or increased.

Generally an important thing to communicate with a potential group is figuring how much time everyone wants to commit to.

keen crater
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yeah one of those points that need to be communicated

true musk
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A common pitfall new groups fall into everyone having different expectations on on key things like campaign length and commitment.

native bloom
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I'm looking at this channel labeled as "Looking-for-community" can you elaborate on what it offers?

true musk
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Specificity is important.
For some a long campaign can be something that spans a 2 months, while for others it means it running it for a year at minimum.

topaz garnet
true musk
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Another form of communty games are D&D's official community campaign called Adventurers League.

inner geyser
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Can someone explain what the difference between background feature and background characteristics is on the dndbeyond website please

true musk
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let me know if you want an example

inner geyser
true musk
keen crater
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swap you say.

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-# time for crimes then

true musk
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While the Criminial's background characterics cover the character's personality, ideal, bond, and flaws.
Like so:
Personality: I am always calm, no matter what the situation. I never raise my voice or let my emotions control me.
Ideal: Freedom. Chains are meant to be broken, as are those who would forge them.
Bond: My ill-gotten gains go to support my family.
Flaw: If there’s a plan, I’ll forget it. If I don’t forget it, I’ll ignore it.

true musk
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@inner geyser does that explanation clear it up for you?

keen crater
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I can read.

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I was thinking if i were to roll high for instance i could swap with the tank or healer

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vice versa.

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shuts up tho

inner geyser
true musk
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Happy to help dndCheers

hearty blaze
keen crater
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yeah maybe

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i just think it's a neat little ability.

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but yeah i have to admit idk the 2024 stuff.

true musk
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There is some pretty neat things in the 2024 edition.

hearty blaze
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I second this

true musk
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and like any editions there will always be some good and bad aspects to it.

keen crater
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yeah i know

meager bear
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K so I'm making a high elf Paladin I forget the stat buffs LOL like what number for the buffs

hearty blaze
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Unless you mean standard array

meager bear
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Yeah

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I remember that

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But the stat buffs I use

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Not use

hearty blaze
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Wait 2014 or 2024

topaz garnet
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When you say "for the buffs", what specifically do you mean? Because the only one that comes to mind was Background, so whatever the background says.
Which background?

meager bear
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2024

hearty blaze
topaz garnet
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yeah so background

topaz garnet
meager bear
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What's the best background for paladin?

topaz garnet
topaz garnet
sterile forge
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i like soldier

topaz garnet
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So, Echo, you understand the ability score improvement granted by background?

meager bear
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Not fully

crisp hound
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I have a question for any DM. Have you guys heard of Obojima: Tales of tall grass, and if so, how did y'all run the campaign

meager bear
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I have shitty memory so I'm trying to rememeber

hearty blaze
topaz garnet
# meager bear Not fully

So, you've used Standard Array to arrange your ability scores.

Then, Background gives you a small bonus. Either +1 to three different scores, or +2 to one score and +1 to another.
For a moment at least, let's imagine you pick Soldier as the background. Soldier's associated Ability Scores are Strength, Dexterity, and Constitution.
So you can either get +1 to all 3 of those scores, or +2 to one of them of your choice, and +1 to a different one of those of your choice.

blissful beacon
meager bear
hearty blaze
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Basically:
you get your stats from standard array, point buy or rolled stats
Then
You get extra stats from your background

crisp hound
meager bear
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What's stat modifier again....🤣

topaz garnet
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So, as an example, let's imagine a hypothetical character from scratch to explain that

Soldier fighter man uses standard array, takes 15str, 14con, 13dex, and we currently don't care for the other 3 stats.
They can
A: get +1 to all 3 of those with Soldier background, becoming 16str, 15con, 14dex, or
B: they can do +2/+1 with Soldier background, such as +2 con and +1 str, leading them to 16str, 16con, 13dex.

Then we derive modifiers. If they went with option B, they'd have a +3 Strength modifier, +3 Constitution modifier, and +1 Dexterity modifier.

topaz garnet
# meager bear What's stat modifier again....🤣

The number you add to the total when making a D20 Test using that ability.
For example, a Strength check to kick a door down, an attack roll with a Melee weapon (like swinging a warhammer), or a Strength saving throw (such as against the Entangle spell wrapping you up with vines, representing you powering through and not getting tied up by them)

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Higher Score = Higher Modifier = Better chances whenever doing things based on that ability.

meager bear
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I ment what do I put per stat...

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Like 14 +2 yk?

topaz garnet
meager bear
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My stats are 14 str 13 dex 15 con 12 int and 10 wiz 8 cha

topaz garnet
# meager bear Like 14 +2 yk?

So
I recommend using standard array in this practice to figure out the rules
Assign those numbers to your ability scores, in whichever order you want (although you can look at this recommended table to get help, such as the Paladin row saying 15 10 13 8 12 14)

topaz garnet
meager bear
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Kk

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+2 con +1 str

topaz garnet
meager bear
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Solder

topaz garnet
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alright, if you're picking Soldier, +2 con and +1 str... You'd have 15 str and 17 con.
That'd leave you with modifiers of +2 strength and +3 con.
You could get it slightly better if you switched those bonuses;
to +2 str and +1 con, for a score of 16 in both, giving you a modifier of +3 in both.

meager bear
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Oh okay

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That works

topaz garnet
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And that's initial ability scores and background done! Of course, make sure to add the other things, like noting down you have the Savage Attacker Origin feat, because you have the Soldier background.

meager bear
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Kk

meager bear
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Ik you put plus's under the numbers but what amount?

true musk
hearty blaze
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There’s a table for it somewhere

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?tag new abilities

exotic remnantBOT
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Abilities

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

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

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

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

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

hearty blaze
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“Ability Scores and Modfiers table”

still bridge
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Hi! I'm new to dnd, and took my best shot at making a character sheet using DND beyond. Would anyone be able to look it over/make sure I did it right?

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i have my first oneshot coming up, and dont want to make a fool of myself 😅

wheat crystal
still bridge
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thanks!!

silk summit
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I spent my first session Watching 2 other people argue about who is going to pay for lunch in the tavern

wheat crystal
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That's unfortunate, the DM should have stepped in to speed things along

void badge
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Hey-OOO, all!😁

meager bear
keen crater
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hullo

meager bear
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Wsg I made my character finally

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I just did it on beyond LOL

surreal nimbus
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im thinking of starting dnd and I have like 2 friends on board. (hah, funny. They are on board and its a board game 🤣 )

We are all clueless and js wanna have a good time.

Since christmas is coming up, I figured i could get anything needed as a gift so I dont have to spend erroneous amounts of money on stuff.

Do you guys have anything you could recommended for me, a newbie, to ask for as stuff a newcomer would need?

And if you have any tips id appreciate it too. Thanks

looking to be a DM, btw.

meager bear
echo kelp
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?newdm

exotic remnantBOT
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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?
Where do I start?
echo kelp
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?dmtips

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

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

Embrace the shared story.

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

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
meager bear
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Based on nothing

sterile forge
meager bear
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Ikr she's gonna divine smite and rat 🙂

true musk
surreal nimbus
meager bear
true musk
# surreal nimbus in person

For in person.
Personally I would say getting a DM screen and the old essentials kit from Dragon of Icespire peak.
The DM screen so that way you can have your personalized cheatsheets for quick reference for DMing.

The essential kit because the adventure book has a beginner friendly campaign book and it comes with cards that can be quite useful for new DMs.

wide flame
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On that note, the Sidekicks the Essentials Kit/DoIP gives you are great for lending extra support to small parties.

true musk
meager bear
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Kk

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Im looking for a DM and have yet to find one LOL

surreal nimbus
surreal nimbus
true musk
# meager bear Im looking for a DM and have yet to find one LOL

Then I would recommend using some looking for DM/group resources.
As soliciting for DM messages that with people you haven't interacted with before can give the wrong impression.

Plus the server has rules about asking people for games outside of the looking for games channels.

meager bear
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Kk I have to wait till like November 22 idk whh

topaz garnet
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that seems like a 7 day cooldown

true musk
meager bear
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Kk

meager bear
hearty blaze
meager bear
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Kk

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It for a friend

topaz garnet
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typically any species that doesn't have features that only really come into use when doing stuff like melee fighting.

meager bear
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I was thinking elf cuz trance

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But that's just my idk DND brain

topaz garnet
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Elf is pretty good, high elf gets a free cantrip

true musk
# meager bear What's the best race for wizards

With the most recent version of D&D (2024 rules) a race/species can go with any class without issue because it no longer determines what ability score bonuses you get. With that now falling to a character's background.

meager bear
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Okay thanks king

true musk
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I would recommend looking at the species list and seeing the ones who's abilities match a playstyle you want to have.

meager bear
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I picked elf cuz it's peak and kinda my style

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And paladin I like swords and mf spells

hearty blaze
meager bear
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I love spells that help swords to

true musk
meager bear
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W

true musk
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simply because Cloud’s Jaunt gives you the ability to teleport for up to 30 feet as a bonus action.

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For new players, having an ability that uses a bonus action early on can help teach the difference between an action and bonus action.

meager bear
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W

hearty blaze
meager bear
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When do I get to pick that LOL

jagged shell
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Does anyone have a campaign i could join or a game they just started

wide flame
meager bear
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Kk

hearty blaze
jagged shell
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Thanks

meager bear
jagged shell
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Everyone is looking for a dm

hearty blaze
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A lot of people are yes

jagged shell
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It seems like it never ends

meager bear
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Yeah I am to

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I wanna say something but I don't wanna be banned

hearty blaze
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Then don’t yeah

topaz garnet
meager bear
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Kk

wide flame
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It's level 3 for fighter either way, lol

jagged shell
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Why is it so hard just to find a game

hearty blaze
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Cuz the concentration of DM’s to players is skewed, plus time zones, preferences and schedules

jagged shell
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Yeah

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I would be a dm but im not creative in anyway

wide flame
meager bear
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LOL

meager bear
hearty blaze
wide flame
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Hahaha

hearty blaze
main fulcrum
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Yeah, I've been DMing for something like 5+ years at this point and I still only run modules

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I have zero desire to make up my own adventures and it's completely not required

hearty blaze
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I’ve been DM’ing for 1.5-2, and I haven’t done a single module

main fulcrum
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See, both options work TashaLOL

wide flame
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I like gutting content from modules and connecting them in ways they wouldn't normally.

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Like, seeing a plot point and going "oh you know what, this section of this module would make sense here"

silk summit
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First session done : )

main fulcrum
regal crown
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hey all, sorry for the sudden intrusion i just found this server, is this the best place to send introductions?

main fulcrum
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Introductions aren't really necessary, but it's a fine place to say hi

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Just make sure you don't share any personal info that's against server rules

meager bear
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No duh

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Ah yes in irl I am a elf paladin

wide flame
meager bear
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That slays dragons 💀

drowsy mountain
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Guys help my friend told me to roll 4d6 and take away the lowest stat

Lysander the Wizard
My stats
STR - 13
DEX - 15
CON - 16
INT - 18
WIS - 14
CHA -13
He’s a bit broken and I’m brand new

main fulcrum
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That's on the higher side but it's not totally broken

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If your friend is the DM than you already have permission. If they aren't and you don't have a DM yet, they're unlikely to let you use those rolls anyway

drowsy mountain
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My friend said it was fine

main fulcrum
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Then be happy you have good stats I guess TashaLOL

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Last time I rolled for stats, I was in the low 60s

drowsy mountain
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Last time I did it none of my stats were over 12

main fulcrum
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I did the 6d20 version once just for funsies, and got 27.... RIP
There's a reason I generally stick with point buy.

drowsy mountain
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Bro just told me he just wanted me to make a random character I was happy I got good stats ima hurt him

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I don’t even get to use himmmmm T-T

strong talon
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Hi guys is anyone online

bold gyro
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There are many people online. What's your question?

strong talon
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I want to create a character and play a game

bold gyro
strong talon
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Ok brb

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Where is the hand book

hearty blaze
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DnD character creation guide

meager bear
bold gyro
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?

hearty blaze
# meager bear Dm

Echo you should know btw that asking to DM random people is a fairly common scam on this server

meager bear
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?

strong talon
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Sup vaporous creeper

meager bear
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I don't want money or anything

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I just need a dm for my campaign

bold gyro
meager bear
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I can't till like November 22

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Even then no one got back to me or my friends that made one

hearty blaze
meager bear
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Fair

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Mb

hearty blaze
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You can DM them a message anywho, or preface it instead of just going “DM”

meager bear
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Fair fair

meager bear
# bold gyro ?

Could I chat with you in direct message about a campaign

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Better? 😭 🙏

hearty blaze
meager bear
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Kk

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I can't find one...:/

hearty blaze
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Gather the people you’re interested to play with in another server and go from there

meager bear
bold gyro
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It's not going to happen. Currently making my own Campaign for my group. Please find someone else

hearty blaze
meager bear
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We just need a dm

hearty blaze
meager bear
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And idfk how to dm myself

hearty blaze
meager bear
true musk
meager bear
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I ain't got money

true musk
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You could also DM your own one shot.

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Overall these things taken time

hearty blaze
umbral fulcrum
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Honestly just make a map a story and possible outcomes that’s what they told me

meager bear
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No but like rolls and what to tell em to do what rolls and sturf

hearty blaze
meager bear
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Dam

true musk
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Plus there are dozens upon dozens of legally free modules available from DMs guild I posted earlier today #dnd-newcomers message

timid spire
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Anyone wanna be a dm for a dnd match?

meager bear
hearty blaze
stray jacinth
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Hi

hearty blaze
# stray jacinth Hi

Hallo! Did you need help with anything, or did you just pop in to say hi?
And welcome to the server!

stray jacinth
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Hey!
I'm new to DND,so i have zero knowledge about it
I actually got introduced to it when a client told me his oc was for a DND game and just gave me a rough idea and i thought it sounded fun.
Hopefully i fo get to meet other newbies like myself or get into a game when I'm knowledgeable enough

hearty blaze
stray jacinth
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I will
Tysm ^^

halcyon veldt
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Hi

swift sequoia
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can anyone explain what "spell attack bonus" and "spell save" is? and how does one calculate it?

wheat crystal
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Your spell attack bonus is the attack bonus used when you cast a spell that involves an attack roll, such as Firebolt

Your spell save DC is the number creatures have to meet or beat on their saving throw when you cast a spell that requires one, such as Hypnotic Pattern

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Both are calculated depending on the class and/or feature that’s giving you spellcasting. The general formulas are:

  • Spell Attack Bonus. = Proficiency Bonus + your Spellcasting Ability Modifier
  • Spell Save DC. = 8 + Proficiency Bonus + your Spellcasting Ability Modifier
lyric fjord
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Could you remind me as to what DC stands for please

wheat crystal
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Difficulty class/check

lyric fjord
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Danke

dapper nest
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helloo!

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newbie here looking for a game

native bloom
magic pasture
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Hey I m a new Level 20 Player and I want to Play the Dragon slayer Event anyone want to join?

lavish kayak
magic pasture
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Can you tell me which Channel please

lavish kayak
magic pasture
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Thx

ancient schooner
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Is starting d&d with baldurs gate 1 enhanced edition as a knowing nothing of the genre at all, a good choice, coz that and baldurs gate 2 enhanced are the only 2 d&d related games and I have and really want to get into it

lavish kayak
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its the opposite

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baldurs gate 1 and 2 are not the new dnd edition nor are they actually the rules of their editions

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starting with dnd is the best

ancient schooner
exotic remnantBOT
lavish kayak
ancient schooner
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Yeah ik but I read on reddit I think it's best to get in with BG3 if u have no one to play with

lavish kayak
ancient schooner
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Hmm I c

eternal surge
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can you play D&D Solo against AI?

wide flame
lavish kayak
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its a joke

eternal surge
lavish kayak
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ever heard of pbp?

eternal surge
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pbp?

lavish kayak
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Play By Post

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?tag new pbp

exotic remnantBOT
eternal surge
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so its at your own lesiure? how would that work if someone did not play for like 5 days?

lavish kayak
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@(person)

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or just set an amount of posts per day/week/2 weeks etc

eternal surge
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ahh..that sounds cool...any discords that has a bunch of them going on? that i could check out

lavish kayak
sick vale
ancient schooner
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I see

unreal token
# ancient schooner Is starting d&d with baldurs gate 1 enhanced edition as a knowing nothing of the...

There are certainly worse introductions, but BG1 is from 1998, and is based on 2nd Edition AD&D (2e), many of the core concepts are the same, but much has changed since 1989, when 2e came out. Baldur's Gate 3 is based on the current version of D&D released in 2014 and I'd say its a fine introduction to the game.

But at the risk of pointing out the obvious, it's the difference between playing Microsoft Flight Simulator and actually flying a plane. The best introduction is to find a table that is willing to accept new players.

restive fractal
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Should I read all guied and start playing with random guys or should I just buy baldurs gate3 and learn while playing it

lavish kayak
restive fractal
potent ore
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Really sorry to ask this again.
I have 2024 DM and Players.
A player wants to try Tabaxi.
I was looking at getting the Mordenkainen book but a slight overkill purchase just for base Tabaxi Details

Someone has offered me Xanathars guide to everything book.
Is that obsolete now or will it give me enough?

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Last question. The 2014 monsters Manual, again is that out of date now and need the 2024 to work with my rule books

harsh fjord
lavish kayak
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you dont technically NEED it, but it sure is handy

true musk
# restive fractal Should I read all guied and start playing with random guys or should I just buy ...

A solid start is reading the first two chapters of the free basic rules here: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024

To compliment that reading, recommend trying other things to see what works for you.

Whether that's playing BG3 but remembering that it's not one to one.
Or even listening to a pod cast like this to listen to how a session of play can be.
https://www.jointhepartypod.com/listen/beginners-start-here-wedding-party-i

harsh fjord
gentle quail
potent ore
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AH YES @harsh fjord @gentle quail you are quiet right it's Multiverse and Vollos guide not Xanathars

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Would Xanathars still be handy or again not with the 2024 rules?

harsh fjord
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There's some very good stuff in Xanathar's that wasn't reprinted in 2024.

gentle quail
potent ore
gentle quail
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I'm pretty sure xanathar's, MOTM, and tasha's are compatable with the 2024 sourcebooks

gentle quail
potent ore
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Ok ace thank you. I'll get it then.
But buy 24 MM

gentle quail
potent ore
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Ah ok!

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Does anyone have experience of the Laureate books on Amazon? Looks like they pull rule subsets into books?

I.e. this says it's purely Tabaxi Rogue stuff Tabaxi Rogue: Dungeon Diary https://amzn.eu/d/f11t4o6

woeful nebula
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Hi all, is there a place to play mock games? Like if I want to practice without the pressure of human gameplay. 🤣

harsh fjord
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Nope, we don't play on the server.

lavish kayak
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yuppers

woeful nebula
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Not necessarily here on discord...Just in general.

lavish kayak
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ever heard of roll dice

harsh fjord
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Playing D&D does entail humans, unless you're playing a video game like Baldur's Gate III.

lavish kayak
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which is not dnd btw

ancient schooner
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Why is it not dnd

harsh fjord
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It's an approximation.

hearty blaze
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There is an interactive adventure in #learn-to-play , but idk if it’s what you’re looking for

lavish kayak
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not the same rules

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inspired by

woeful nebula
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I'm brand new, just wanting to practice a bit

buoyant hill
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It might be a bit meta, but the DM’s Guide includes some adventure outlines that you could practice running both as a DM and player. No pressure to get into roleplaying, and you can really practice combat with playing both the monsters and character(s).

harsh fjord
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Or just take any pre-written module and play both the DM's side and the players'.

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I say that just because the DMG isn't cheap, whereas free modules are plentiful!

buoyant hill
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^ I agree. Though, the DM’s Guide, and even Adventures in Faerûn have some simple outlines that don’t take much reading to run.

An alternative is the beginner’s adventure Peril in Pinebrook. It’s a free PDF one-shot.

harsh fjord
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Great choice.

potent ore
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Any other early adventures for young kids to help get in (following the DnD Begins boardgame)

harsh fjord
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The new starter set, Heroes of the Borderlands, is supposed to be good for newbies. The aforementioned Peril in Pinebrook. And a slew of 2014 adventures that would still work with the 2024 rules.

wintry shell
# ancient schooner Why is it not dnd

It's set in the DND universe, and while it does use a lot of the rules from it, they're adapted to fit a more "video game-y" style for players that may not have played the real thing.

young flume
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Hi, I'm completely new to D&D. All I have seen is some of Critical Role's campaigns. However, I've been wanting to play for a while now. I think I would love it, I'm super into storytelling and character creating, but I'm just not sure where to start. I asked someone at the Ren Faire in my town recently, and they said to come here. Any advice on where to find game and how/what I should play would be very appreciated.

exotic remnantBOT
wild onyx
# young flume Hi, I'm completely new to D&D. All I have seen is some of Critical Role's campai...

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.

unreal token
# young flume Hi, I'm completely new to D&D. All I have seen is some of Critical Role's campai...

Reading the Player's Handbook (PHB) is always a good place to start, beyond that it's just a matter of finding a good table, which is perhaps easier said than done. Ideally you're finding a table meant for new players, where your fellow players are also new as well, run by an experienced and patient DM. For IRL tables you might try your local Adventurer's Guild (if available), for online play Virtual Table Tops (VTTs) like Roll20 or Foundry, and ofc various LFG forums as noted above

young flume
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Ok, I will try to do this, also new to Discord if I’m being honest, so going to figure this out. Thank you for the help and advice! @wild onyx And @unreal token

true musk
fervent knot
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So stranger things and baldurs gate 3 has peaked my interest in dnd. How do I go about learning to play? I was thinking it could be something me and my brother can play.

true musk
fervent knot
true musk
fervent knot
true musk
fervent knot
true musk
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First option is that one of you becomes the DM, while the other becomes the player.
Second option is that you both join a game with someone else who has taken the role of the DM.
Third option is that you can both play a DMless module.

true musk
fervent knot
true musk
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One approach is just via a group call and play theater of the mind. This is just pure voice narration.

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The second approach is by playing on a virtual table top.

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There are serveral VTTS out there.
You have roll20, AlchemyRPG, FoundryVTT, and even DND beyond has it's own VTT.

keen crater
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i've seen vids of ttrpg's where they don't even play with maps or grids but just say what they do and remember stuff

unreal token
keen crater
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yep

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i just wanted to hammer home you could do it all over voice basically. took me forever to figure that out years ago

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hearing it broken down and seeing examples helped me realize i was wrong about my preconceptions. So maybe i just stated the obvious but you never know.

true musk
keen crater
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that you had to do combat on a grid with some kind of token for everything

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how else would you measure exact distances?

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but yeah that's just one way to play. not the only way.

severe plover
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My area here in central NV is devoid of all "nerdy" social settings so to scratch my itch I use startplaying.games for one shots and I've found a good weekly campaign
@fervent knot

keen crater
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noice

true musk
keen crater
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i'm wondering if this article entry is really from the book i want to get

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hmmm

misty crane
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I see. Thanks for the tip tho

abstract narwhal
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Hi iam new, i have played dnd for a while now and i have made stuff to share with the comunity. would anybody like to chat and learn more about me or what i'd like to show?

hearty blaze
true musk
slate wharf
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For dnd adventurers league will they provide the books if I use DND beyond

main fulcrum
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No. AL doesn't provide the books for you

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However, you can build AL legal characters with the free basic rules for 2024, which are available on D&D Beyond

rough gorge
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Hey a bit new! Haven’t played before and wanted to hopefully someone who could show me the ropes/ a group that plays frequently!

hearty blaze
exotic remnantBOT
true musk
slate wharf
keen crater
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well they are free basic rules.

main fulcrum
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Otherwise, the free 2024 basic rules are your friend

slate wharf
rough gorge
red parcel
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Howdy all

lavish kayak
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howdy!

ancient schooner
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as a beginner should i read the free rules first or the players handbook

hearty blaze
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Do you own the players handbook?

lavish kayak
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free rules

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if you dont own the handbook

hearty blaze
ancient schooner
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i searched for player handbook and that was the first thing that popper up

calm belfry
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hi, im filling out a looking for dm post and wondering what community game means for no 6?

pearl swift
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im new and would like to start playing this with my family and i would take the role DM but as im watching more videos on this for the 2nd day now there is so much stuff i dont wanna get the rules wrong but i love the idea of making up the adventure any advice on how not to get overwhelmed or what i should do?

lavish kayak
lavish kayak
hearty blaze
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As for making scenes, what Alfiz said

lavish kayak
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i had a guy use chatgpt for all the rules, which was a terrible idea and did not work

pearl swift
lavish kayak
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no, it is not

exotic remnantBOT
indigo imp
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Heyyy guys ive never played dnd and dont know a single thing and i want to play as n druid which i already have a a character made anytips on joining snd so on ?

lavish kayak
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this includes all the rules @pearl swift @indigo imp

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LMAO

pearl swift
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XD

lavish kayak
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(it bcz some people use tts for reading)

pearl swift
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all good thank you tho im going to check that out rn!

hearty blaze
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Also, take your time and have fun doing it

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You also don’t need to know all the rules, just the important ones

indigo imp
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so around when should i join a campaigne

hearty blaze
smoky epoch
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Hello ! New DM here running my first campaign and I need help, so far i have three players, a bard, a warlock and a druid.
My bard kinda generates gold from singing in taverns.
I gave my warlock a quest from her patron, that wasn't meant to be doable and served the plot. Well, foolish me she managed to do it. What king of reward can she expect to receive ? Nothing too broken of course. (They're around level 3)

Also as a side question, if my bard gets gold from performing, my warlock gets (idk what) from "contracts", what can my druid expect to receive that would be cool ?
Keep in mind that we're all completely new, so yes, we're probably all doing it wrong.

Thanks for reading !

tardy quartz
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A bag of holding could always be nice 😅 unexpected win gets unexpected joy of never worrying about carry weight lol

keen crater
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until you do have to worry anyway.

tardy quartz
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Also imo in a world of make-believe nothing is truly wrong within reason

keen crater
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there is one thing wrong with the bag of holding.

tardy quartz
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Two bags of holding?

keen crater
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...well, two, but one of those is obvious.

smoky epoch
keen crater
wild onyx
tardy quartz
keen crater
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one reason is if the bag is pierced/torn the contents are strewn across the astral plane

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in other words you are not getting that stuff back. ever. probs.

#

and then... there's the bag man.

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i'll let you google that one.

#

-# but yeah bags of holding are great usually

tardy quartz
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There's also the like, what. 7 minutes of oxygen that can be... Mean to NPCs

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Seen it happen 😅

wild onyx
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Better take their swords then, I hear some PCs use them to stab NPCs.

smoky epoch
tardy quartz
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XD

wild onyx
keen crater
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-# but less air and whatnot.

hearty blaze
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10 minutes for one person btw

keen crater
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yep

#

not per person. I think maybe each one halves its remaining timer for simplicity's sake.

tardy quartz
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Hmmm. For the warlock what if the patron leaves a book of magic and such, that they gain more information from as they level up, like gain one extra spell for your character per the level they'd usually get spells. Two for later in the book. Idk. Gives them more playable options, but you don't have to give extra spell slots. Just so they aren't casting too much stuff, but they'd still be more flexible in what they can do

keen crater
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note: dead people do not need to breathe.

tardy quartz
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Kidnapped diplomats however do need at least some air until they're no longer needed. Then it's optional

hearty blaze
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Just open the bag once every ten minutes

tardy quartz
tardy quartz
hearty blaze
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Your ruling, your rules

tardy quartz
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XD

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Well glad I'm vibing here so far.

topaz garnet
smoky epoch
tardy quartz
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Yep 🙂 👍

jaunty mantle
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hello. I'm a new player who's trying to get into Dnd so I thought someone could help me make a character

hearty blaze
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Though, I recommend reading the free rules first

jaunty mantle
hearty blaze
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Read the first two chapters, and ask any questions

south cairn
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Hello 👀

hearty blaze
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Hallo

south cairn
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R u from germany?

tardy quartz
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As for making your first character, a good idea would be to look at what you're good at IRL, and use that to figure out class, then for race, honestly I think it's just personal preference. Each one is different though, so it's always fun to look through the options

south cairn
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I lowkey picked wizard bcz there cool I probably shouldn't do that 👀

wild onyx
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Go with whatever you like. Have a look at their section in the Free Rules.

tardy quartz
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Nah it's a world built on imagination. Play what makes you feel cool and whatever looks fun.

hearty blaze
south cairn
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I ran a practice campaign the other day just to get the feel of it

tardy quartz
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It's a game and should always be treated as such in my opinion. And games should be fun ❤️

keen crater
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i read a story about a wizard who won an arm wrestling contest cuz he had high strength too.

hearty blaze
keen crater
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he did it to spite a problem player but it was fun anyway.

south cairn
keen crater
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well this problem player kept taking things from the others and there was some weird house rule about contested stuff so... he just made his strength higher for a new wizard. won every time.

jaunty mantle
keen crater
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got his sword lol

tardy quartz
keen crater
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i don't remember

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dude used cheap rings dolled up to look expensive as the bait though

tardy quartz
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There's an anime where a guy is born without magic so he just gets swole instead xD

#

Beats every magic user with brute strength

south cairn
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All ik is I want to get pets 👀

tardy quartz
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I'd love to do a DnD character based around him

south cairn
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But ik as a wizard I can make one a familiar or something like that

potent ocean
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Also monks

south cairn
potent ocean
keen crater
#

yey pets

south cairn
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Or i dont remember the name nvm

wild onyx
tardy quartz
keen crater
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he casts fist

south cairn
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I want to be able to find them and train them

tardy quartz
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"I cast! MAGE HAND!"

What? You can't use mage ha-" (Knocked out immediately)

keen crater
#

bonus points if he just slaps them

south cairn
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Ik sm are just pets and sm are beasts and ect

keen crater
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cuz he thinks mages can't punch or something silly.

potent ocean
south cairn
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I didn't use spells for half my campaign I just hit ppl with a crowbar 👀

tardy quartz
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Fireball is just taking a swig of rum and blowing through a torch

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Magic missile is a slingshot or whatever he can pick up and throw

potent ocean
keen crater
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magic missile is any projectile he can throw

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because he threw it, it's magic.

wild onyx
tardy quartz
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I have none yet. Just ideas for a fighter who thinks he's a mage xD

keen crater
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as a dm i'd just make it hit every time just for the lulz.

potent ocean
pearl sorrel
#

trying to find an online group when you live in australia is rough

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everyone’s games are like 3am start time for me 😭😭😭

south cairn
keen crater
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within reason.

potent ocean
jaunty mantle
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Im trying to make a monk but I want to add some magic to it. what should i make it's subclass?

potent ocean
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Gtg cya

south cairn
wheat crystal
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Elements monk

jaunty mantle
#

what

wild onyx
wheat crystal
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The monk subclass, Warrior of the Elements

south cairn
#

Dang aang is here

keen crater
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all four you say.

pearl sorrel
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so many interesting groups being advertised but i’m limited by timezone

wild onyx
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You might have more luck with a regional community server. An Australian roleplaying society, perhaps?

fathom ember
#

Howdy, I'm new. How do I play this game?

pearl sorrel
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Trying to find one! Honestly the easiest method would be to find someone I already know and have them connect me with a group but unfortunately most of my friends and peers aren’t very nerdy like me 💔💔💔

south cairn
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Cast nerd and throw a Harry Potter book

wild onyx
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You'll get there. Cast a broad net, have patience, perhaps raise a post on #looking-for-dm .

exotic remnantBOT
fathom ember
#

Oh

wild onyx
fathom ember
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That would make sense

wild onyx
#

Skim through the first couple of chapters in the Free Rules, and maybe try bolting a character together for practice. You'll need to pick a class, species and background.

fathom ember
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Jeez, there sure are a lot of words

echo kelp
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1st chapter deals with the core mechanics and flow of the game, chapter 2 goes over how to create a character.

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You don't have to memorize this - but becoming familiar with it will mean you'll better be able to play the game without wasting the rest of the table's precious playing time having to teach you everything.

fathom ember
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Do ya'll run a class for this stuff or something like that?

echo kelp
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?tag new class

exotic remnantBOT
#

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.

wild onyx
echo kelp
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Oh I thought they were asking about character classes.
Unfortunately we don't have the time/resources to provide tutorials beyond "please read through the basic rules and feel free to ask questions as you run across them".

fathom ember
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Ahh, that's too bad. Thanks anyways for the playlist though

echo kelp
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There are some folks who post games in our LFG channels that are specifically for new to D&D folks but that's not necessarily common

topaz garnet
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It is just a matter of, read through the basic rules, and ask about anything specifically tripping you up
If we tried to explain everything in extra detail, it'd just be the basic rules but incredibly verbose

tawny nebula
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Dndbeyond has a lfg page. Thats how I found my group. ( using group loosely ..Haven't done session 0 yet) but!! There's a lot of people on there looking for folks

cedar sluice
regal stratus
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Hi chat I'm VERY new like just joined today. Randomly decided I wanted to play

native yew
tawny nebula
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Does anyone know who Omin Dran is? Aq inc.

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I would like to build a character close to what he is only as a halfling.. idk if this is what "newcomers" would be used for but...lol

gloomy musk
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heya!! ive always wanted to get into dnd and with the help of some friends i found this server!!
what are the things i should look for as a newbie when it comes to finding a campaign?

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im also unsure of what forms to look for when it comes to information overall regarding non-homebrew related things, what are some good online sources?

exotic remnantBOT
wild onyx
regal stratus
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How do I like start tho and where do I get books for it and sets

exotic remnantBOT
timid locust
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Thankfully, you don't need to buy anything to play, because the basic rules have everything you need.

minor burrow
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How do I get the pride tag here? I've been here a long time but only just recently got chatty cos I'm finally in a game. I don't see a role channel, I don't even remember how I got the Player tag.

tawny nebula
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New as well.. just realizing how much books are going to cost.

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I at least need to get the players handbook. And thats like 30-50$ alone

timid locust
minor burrow
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Sweet, thanks!

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Oh rogue and Pride are independant, lol.

timid locust
minor burrow
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Oh uh. Like half the channels I saw previous disappeared.

timid locust
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Not sure why they disappeared, but you can re enable whatever you prefer from the same menu I mentioned before

tawny nebula
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I think i actually downloaded that on dndbeyond for free. Im about to go check it out

minor burrow
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I'm fixing it... Just gotta click them manually on that channels and roles tab.

timid locust
tawny nebula
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@timid locust thanxx

wintry wedge
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Could plasmoids drown someone by grappling them?

slate crypt
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hello

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so how does this work

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if i wanna find a party and a dm to play with

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how do i do that

minor burrow
exotic remnantBOT
lavish kayak
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@slate crypt the free basic rules are linked above, read them and ask any questions you might have

timid locust
wintry wedge
slate crypt
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Are there ever any kind of "tutorials" for beginners organized here??

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cause when i searcged for dm, everybidy seemed so experienced😭

burnt stream
slate crypt
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for a fee??

tawny nebula
slate crypt
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i know...but i meant some server organised campaigns

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I CAN T BELIEVE I MISSED THE STRANGER THINGS GIVEAWAY

tawny nebula
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Oh I see. Yeah itd be kinda dope to have a newbie one-shot with pre-mades or something quick whipped up.

slate crypt
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yeah cause i posted smth on looking for dm and i think nobody wants campaigns with newbies

tawny nebula
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@slate crypt get dndbeyond. There's forums there. Many people are willing to play with newbies. Im one as well.

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At least its one source.

slate crypt
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Oh

tawny nebula
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I dont think you need the app. Their website. Just look it up

slate crypt
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so you re searching for a dm as well or you are one and you sre searching for players

tawny nebula
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Im a player. I searched literally two days ago. I dropped my discord@ in the forum and let him know im new and if hes ok with it just hit me up. He did. We had a vid call on here just to see what I wanted out of the campaign other questions. But really its just that simple.

slate crypt
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thank you very much albus percival wulfric brian dumbledore

frank oxide
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so was just checking out this server after I saw a funny D&D from youtuber dougdoug maybe I can also have fun with it

signal copper
#

it says I cant post in the looking for players help?

exotic remnantBOT
#
Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

  • Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
  • Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
timid locust
slate crypt
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@tawny nebula what you sentme were some books as i can see

tawny nebula
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@slate crypt I see. Ok so when you get there just search " new player campaign "

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If that don't work...idk bud.. I'm sorry. But there ARE groups you can find on this server. All the way at the bottom.

jolly igloo
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Hi! My name is Ann, and I'm relatively new to DND, and I'm looking for a new group to play with!.

mortal fossil
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Yo

harsh fjord
brave forum
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Hellooo

minor burrow
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Ahoy!

harsh fjord
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Welcome to the server!

brave forum
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I’m so confused over everything, does anybody know dnd well and can help teach me or 😦

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I really wanna learn to play

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I swear I’m a quick learner

minor burrow
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I mean I only know stuff from watching Critical Role for years. Beyond that my DM has to walk me through potential actions I can take.

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A looooot of it is learn-as-you-go. DM had to like walk me through sheet creation box by box.

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I'd recommend finding a newbie-friendly game with a patient DM that can spell stuff out for you. Like I did. 😛

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Generally I feel that players don't need as much of an encylopediac knowledge of the game. That burden is on DM's moreso, I feel. Otherwise people could get cheaty (accidentally or otherwise) and a DM needs to be on top of the rules.

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...But I'm not an authority. I'm just vibing.

brave forum
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I promise anything is better than me rn lol

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I’ve never even done anything other than read dnd themed books

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And watch stranger things lol

minor burrow
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Stranger Things does nothing to actually highlight how the game works. Mostly just the friends and community aspect of it.

brave forum
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I know that’s what I mean. I know nothing

minor burrow
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I don't know the command here to make that little "Ready to play dnd?" box popup but scroll up just a little bit.

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Otherwise just ask questions.

brave forum
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Are there any looking for groups stuff

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Like channels

minor burrow
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Yep, the whole section near the bottom of the channel lists. #find-a-game and that whole section.

brave forum
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Okkk thanks

minor burrow
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As a note it might take a bit to find a game that suits your time frame and preferences. Getting 3-6 people together at the same time every week is the stuff of legends.

exotic remnantBOT
minor burrow
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Thank you to whoever did that.

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Teach me your ways.

harsh fjord
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For future reference, the command is ?new!

minor burrow
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Thank you!

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Should be easy to remember.

lavish kayak
minor burrow
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I mean yeah, sure. I just kinda got that covered from watching CR.

junior perch
#

Can someone explain the "ready action" function to me?

I heard someone talk about a Cleric that (if I interpreted them correctly) in a turn used Spirit Guardians, ran around hitting monsters with it, and then using the "ready action" function to run around hitting them again before they had their turn. Is that possible?

wild onyx
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Short version: I believe not.

dim knoll
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excuse me , can someone explain to me how to fill character dnd sheet in dnd beyond ?

wild onyx
junior perch
dim knoll
lavish kayak
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it is not possible

silk seal
#

how do you play dnd?

exotic remnantBOT
lavish kayak
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the double command goes hard, as always

minor burrow
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xD

dim knoll
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There something miss , when i fill it man ,like my background character sheet was blank and other else

lavish kayak
dim knoll
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maybe i miss something ? 🤔

lavish kayak
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lets go over what you did

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can you send the sheet here? you need to set it to public

dim knoll
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i cant touch the plus button tu upload

lavish kayak
dim knoll
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until the last , option (pdf)

and when i see it the background character was blank

lavish kayak
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did you select everything at every page?

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and more specifically what did you do in the abilities section

dim knoll
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let me see again wait

lavish kayak
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someone else gotta take over for a sec, imma be gone for a bit

dim knoll
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in abilities option only choose stat sir , there is no option to fill background

hearty escarp
dim knoll
tawny nebula
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Make sure you're scrolling through everything and expand on everything it has on each page.

hearty escarp
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But if it doesn't let you access the sheet, just click through the tabs at the top and see if you haven't assigned something.

tawny nebula
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Wait. I was assuming yall were using beyond

hearty escarp
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Kagerou did say that they want help with a DDBeyond sheet.

dim knoll
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yes

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Uhh tbh searchin one by one is hard maybe you can guide me to fill it mate from beginning?

hearty escarp
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Sure. So first you see the HOME tab, right? Here, I suggest you just select "Core Rules" and leave the rest of the content and sources unchecked.

dim knoll
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on discord or dnd beyond ?

timid locust
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On DnD Beyond. None of the character building process will be inputted on Discord.

dim knoll
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ok am on class option rn

there some text class feature

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what and where should i fill ?

tawny nebula
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So it seems I couldn't get the link through the app. I had to go through the website to be able to copy the link idk why.

hearty escarp
hearty escarp
lavish kayak
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alright @dim knoll, tell us when youre done with class features and what you did

dim knoll
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ok am alr fill the blue notification one in clas sorce trait

dim knoll
lavish kayak
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if nothing is blue anymore, yes

hearty escarp
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Next, you'll see the background option. There is a dropdown called -Choose an Option-, which is the main choice you make here.

lavish kayak
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click that, and choose a fitting background

hearty escarp
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The other options (character details, physical characteristics, etc.) are cosmetic and completely up to you. There aren't really any rules around those, so feel free to fill them in later too.

lavish kayak
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you dont have to fill them out btw (the character details parts)

dim knoll
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what happen if i choose custom background?

are the text will appear in sheet ?

lavish kayak
forest pivot
#

Hey guys ! New comer here 😄 Is there a place for I can find a dnd group or something ? I would like to play online with discord etc if it exist

exotic remnantBOT
#
Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

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

lavish kayak
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@forest pivot the 2 bot posts above have everything about dnd and finding a game

dim knoll
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for playing dnd ?

lavish kayak
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you need to select spells

hearty blaze
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Bet me to it

lavish kayak
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and you get an ability score improvement from elf

dim knoll
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do you mean cantrip from sorce ?

lavish kayak
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you have one atm, if you look at spells theres a manage spells option, click that

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on the sheet itself

dim knoll
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on class option right ?

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may i ask you on pm sir ? so i can send you the Image

hearty blaze
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So: stats. What do you know about stats so far?

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(Moving from another chat)

dim knoll
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me ?

hearty blaze
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No

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@lone junco

lone junco
hearty blaze
lone junco
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Press?

hearty blaze
lone junco
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İ am working with a paper

hearty blaze
lone junco
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Oh ok

timid locust
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You're only going to be able to help one of these two at a time, Nugget. dndLurk

hearty blaze
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I can try

lone junco
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İ can wait :)

hearty blaze
lone junco
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Thanks for the link :D

dim knoll
hearty blaze
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Yes

lone junco
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What does the “primary ability mean”?

hearty blaze
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If so, it’s the stat the character scales best on, and uses for their abilities.

hearty blaze
dim knoll
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ok after that ?

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after fill spell and cantrip what should i do next ?

quartz arrow
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Hey guys I’m looking for a 1 round and would like too see what dnd is and to get used to it I have never played

harsh fjord
ebon obsidian
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I wish there was a way to connect with local people to join a dnd group. I’ve never played but am so interested

hearty blaze
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Well, except backstory. We can’t see that

hearty blaze
harsh fjord
onyx lynx
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Likewise, been looking for ages. Timezones be a real pain.

dim knoll
# hearty blaze You’re done

How to replace the feature? i want my character doesnt fear because he was have insomnia so doesnt know about ghost or something

lone junco
hearty blaze
hearty blaze
harsh fjord
hearty blaze
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?tag new sorcerer

exotic remnantBOT
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classSorcerer Sorcerer

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

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

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

hearty blaze
lone junco
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This is so simple yet i don’t understand anything

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My head hurts

hearty blaze
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Which is why I’m holding your hand through this
We can take a break if you want, get back to it later. Take your time.

cedar sluice
lone junco
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Thanks a lot
Can we do this tomorrow? İ think i need sone sleep ;(

hearty blaze
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Sure, take your time

lone junco
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Goodnight everyone

hearty blaze
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Goodnight!

dim knoll
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oke tysm

alpine tiger
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Hi all. 👋

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Absolute new player here... (I'm technically not even a player yet, as I've never played). I've suddenly found myself here looking for direction...

I have dice, I have both 5e and 2024 players handbooks and I'm just looking for some hints and tips to finding myself a group online I guess.

I'm older (in my 40s, not sure if that's relevant) and can probably spare 1 evening a week and would be fairly committed. I wouldn't want to be DM as I'm way to shy for that plus wouldn't know what I'm doing.

Would reading the basic rules and joining something like roll20 (or other) for an open group that's happy for newbies be a good starting point.... or.....?

Any advice would be greatly welcome. Thanks in advance.

echo kelp
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Yeah reading the basic rules would be a good idea - check out #learn-to-play as it has useful links and resources to help get you started.

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And welcome to the official D&D Discord server!

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

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As far as finding a group to play with, we have our Looking For Game channels where you can potentially find a DM, a community, or even paid games.

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

alpine tiger
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Thank you for all that @echo kelp . First daft question, is there a reason to play a paid game over a free one? Such as, do you get a more dedicated group or something by paying?

echo kelp
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No reason other than guaranteeing a spot at a D&D game

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and even that can break down under the reality of life and schedules

hearty blaze
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(And possibly improving the quality and resources)

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But yeah no guarantee

fallen surge
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The intent of a paid game is that it can be higher quality, because the DM has more reason to invest their time, energy, and resources into improving the gameplay experience. But its important to remember that every game of D&D is just run by someone with a passion for the game and the availability to do so. But at the end of the day they're all just regular people. There's no overarching oversight or quality assurance. So nothing is guarenteed, even if you pay money for it

alpine tiger
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I hear ya.... Do some DM do games specifically for new players? Ie a shart campaign where they are happy to break everything down just full of new people etc... Or is it typically always a dive into the deep end? I only ask before I spend the next month learning the rules before playing. 😂😂

hearty blaze
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I’m doing one rn (wayyyy too late for you to join tho sorry)

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Well, just a one shot

edgy onyx
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I tried to do one, but somehow only had like two applications 😛

hearty blaze
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Heh

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That’s a surprise

edgy onyx
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Yeah I don't know why

echo kelp
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I should note many groups are fine with new to D&D folks - but it really helps if the new folks have put some time and effort into learning on their own. That allows the group to spend more time playing rather then spending precious game time teaching all the things.

fallen surge
# alpine tiger I hear ya.... Do some DM do games specifically for new players? Ie a shart camp...

Yep, you can definitely find campaigns that advertise themselves as “beginners welcome” or something along those lines. But honestly, most DMs are ok with beginners joining, even if they don’t directly advertise it. You should just ask them before joining. My main recommendation would be to find a campaign where you start at as low of a level as possible. Starting at level 1 is ideal for new players since it gradually leans you into the game. More experienced groups will often start at higher levels. That should be avoided if you’re new, since it could lead to information overload and choice paralysis

alpine tiger
echo kelp
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You don't have to memorize it - but having a good feel for the core game mechanics and how to make and use a character sheet will go a long way.

alpine tiger
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Thanks a lot for the info. Much appreciated. 👌 Right, I'm gonna start reading (I already did, but I'll do it better!) 😅 ...

echo kelp
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Which incidently the first two chapters of the free rules cover those topics: the core game mechanics and rythem of gameplay and how to make a character.

hearty blaze
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My best advice is to know where to find the information if you get stuck

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And to take your time, and ask any questions. Us folks will be happy to help.

fallen surge
# alpine tiger Ah don't worry, I would definitly want to be at least half to grips with the rul...

Learning the basics before you start is good, but don’t feel like you need to memorize everything. There will be 4-5 other people in your group to remind you of anything if you forget. Plus you can always pull out the book while playing. That’s very normal. It’s honestly a better idea to learn where to find information in the rule book, rather than trying to memorize what it actually says

alpine tiger
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And should I start with 5e or 2024, or is that completely just a personal choice?

echo kelp
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Really depends on the group you're playing with but I'd lean 2024 as that's where D&D is going

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Basically new D&D materials will more and more be based on and utilize the refinements the 2024 materials made to D&D 5th edition.

alpine tiger
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OK doke, all very useful guys... much appreciated.

fallen surge
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Personal choice. Both rulebooks are “5e” but the 2024 version has been updated and streamlined with the lessons they’ve learned over the past 10 years. It’s also much more beginner friendly.

fallen surge
# alpine tiger And should I start with 5e or 2024, or is that completely just a personal choice...

I mentioned this in the message above, but I think it’s important to go into a little more detail. When people use the term “5e” to refer to the 2014 rules specifically, that’s a bit of a misnomer. Both versions of the rules are considered to be “5e.” This is important to be clear about, because the only thing that the 2024 PHB replaces is the 2014 PHB. All other 5e rulebooks are still legal to use, like Tasha’s Cauldron of everything for example. You can pick a class that’s described in the 2024 PHB and use that as your baseline, then choose a subclass that’s in a different book, like the ones in Tasha’s Cauldron, even though they were written before the 2024 PHB was released

alpine tiger
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Yeah, thanks Colossus. That makes sense..... I'll start by reading and learning from the 2024 (just as reading both would be wasteful and too much to contend with). Thanks again.

tawny nebula
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@rare dagger im pretty new myself idk id be the one to help you lol

cold lake
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hello idk if this is the right channel but ive never played dnd and ive really wanted to play so idk im looking about how to get into it :> if u have any advice hiii ty

exotic remnantBOT
echo kelp
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^ Useful resources to start with - including a link to the free basic D&D rules

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I recommend checking out at least the first two chapters of the free basic rules as they cover the core game mechanics and rythm of gameplay and how to create a character.

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

cold lake
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ooo ty!!
i have a question tho, there is a part of the server for finding games. are dms/players usually adverse to playing with a newcomer or like can i (after reading the rules and familiarising myself) try to get involved that way

echo kelp
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Yeah we have some Looking For Game channels - see #find-a-game to learn how to use them.

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You'll likely increase your chances of finding a game/group though if you have a bit of familiarity with the core game mechanics and how to create a character.

cold lake
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nodding
thank you!! well ill get to reading then :>

echo kelp
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Many groups are fine with taking on a new to D&D player but they'll appreciate those who have put in some effort to learn on their own so the group can spend more time playing D&D then having to teach you everything.

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(don't worry though - they'll still help you out and teach you)

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Well most of them will I believe

cold lake
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I have played uhmmm a bit of pathfinder 3e and technically did ONE session of dnd 5e but its all kind of hazy so im treating myself as a newcomer x3

lyric fjord
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I get that, I've played like twice over five years ago, and out of boredom I return

echo kelp
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Welcome back!

lyric fjord
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I'd still say* I'm pretty new to the game though lol

echo kelp
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I've been playing for years and I still mess rules up and forget things!

lyric fjord
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The campaign I joined only lasted two sessions but it was really fun

echo kelp
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Glad you had fun!

lyric fjord
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Yeah, I'm aiming to find a group to hopefully relearn. I think I remember basic stuff like character creation but that's it, so I'm gonna have to reread everything

blissful cosmos
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Hello

hearty blaze
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Hallo

keen crater
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hullo

blissful cosmos
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I'm just wondering see I'm thinking about making a half bearkin half giant character I'm doing a barbarian build so I was going with a war hammer

hearty blaze
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I don’t think there’s a half bearkin half giant in the official books I don’t think

keen crater
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would def be homebrew i'm guessing

dull kindle
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Homebrew, or it has to be justified by "this character's dad's blood is more dominant, and so they have their dad's side of the abilities only" for example

keen crater
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yeah true

tight roost
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Would anyone be down to teach me about online dnd. I watched a lot of videos on how to play but I couldn’t understand it

echo kelp
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?tag new online

exotic remnantBOT
mint turret
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Awe...

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Couldn't spawn my mushroom.

bitter gazelle
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Yall i need an idea for my new type/element of hombrew magic, i already got ash, gems and ki magic

hidden haven
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i might try #homebrew , probably find a glut there!

lavish kayak
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or ego magic, ive always liked that one

hearty blaze
hidden haven
hearty blaze
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That is a good point

bitter gazelle
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Maybe this could make a good physical enchantment spells that base on current ego

bitter gazelle
halcyon veldt
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Hi

bleak kite
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Need some D&D advice!

How do you get over the nerves and awkwardness when it comes to roleplay?

My group have only done session 0, and I had this entire idea in my head of what my character would be like but I was so nervous to roleplay it! Any tips or advice on how to get into character/the headspace? I was a dramatic art student and loved acting, but am struggling to do it in this scenario (probably first time nerves tbh!)

echo kelp
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Describe your character's discussions in 3rd person

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"<Character name> decides this doesn't feel right and asks the guard what's really happening."

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Describe your character and their actions/choices/dialogue in 3rd person

hearty blaze
echo kelp
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Yeah we're playing these games to have fun together and there's a bit of vulnerability sharing a bit of ourselves through our characters and how we run them.
So it's completely normal to feel nervous and worried to run those characters and try and actually create a vocal "voice" to them.
So building a degree of trust with your fellow players and DM can help reduce the nerves/tension. Also focussing on the fact that you're there to have fun (along with everyone else). And then practicing/doing it. That helps reduce the nerves/awkwardness.

dusky skiff
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Ok so I want to make a DnD campaign for my family in which each region is different and whenever my players feel like it they can leave the the region through teleportation which is random by a dice toll but I'll like to make a twist in which the Outer Gods from HP lovecraft break that randomness and force them to their realm.

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The whole story is a simple adventurer party in which their goal is to be the best but the Outer Gods have other plans for them in the whole gimmick I want to go with

shy parrot
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Hey what is the weirdest monster in dnd i want to throw something at my party to freak them out

deft grove
shy parrot
deft grove
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Blob of Annihilation?

patent mirage
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Hello 👋
I'm new here....Hope I am welcome ?

wheat crystal
amber crane
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heyy ^^, brand new here, already played dnd once irl before, loved it and want to try again :3

harsh fjord
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Welcome to the server!

amber crane
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is there a chat to help people make characters? i got a general idea of a character but i don't rlly know how to put it paper rlly

harsh fjord
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Unless you're talking basics, in which case, this is the right channel.

severe salmon
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Hey! New here 🙈

echo kelp
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Welcome!

lavish kayak
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to dnd or the server?

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and welcome!

severe salmon
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Both to be honest 😅

exotic remnantBOT
lavish kayak
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@severe salmon the free basic rules are linked above, read them and ask any questions you might have

severe salmon
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🙏🏻 thank you! ☺️

dull kindle
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Crossposting -- Assuming that a campaign is made for 4-6 players normally

lavish kayak
dull kindle
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Would it be too easy as a result? Cuz like, aren't campaigns designed for 4 players first and foremost

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I've no idea if 5-6 players means that DMs are expected to improvise the difficulty as a result

lavish kayak
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4 to 6, meaning if its 5 or 6 its still designed for it

dull kindle
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Right fair enough, ty ty

smoky adder
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There's a few options there, like:

  • Discuss with the group to see what kind of difficulty they enjoy. Maybe they're happy with an easier game.
  • Step up the difficulty for all encounters.
  • Step up the difficulty only for the more meaningful encounters.
amber crane
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anyone has a free beginer friendly website / app to create a character sheet?

lavish kayak
echo kelp
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DnDBeyond has a free tier - can have up to 6 characters.

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Do note that unless you own additional books on DnDBeyond or are in a DnDBeyond campaign with content sharing you’ll be limited to the free character options

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But the free stuff is perfectly fine for starting out and seeing if you like the game enough to invest in other books

fervent knot
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Foundry, fantasy grounds or roll20?

timid locust
echo kelp
fervent knot
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Im a complete noob with 0 knowledge

exotic remnantBOT
timid locust
fervent knot
unreal token
lavish kayak
fervent knot
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Can't I choose a platform and like matchmaker with a DM? Idk how this works haha

unreal token
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Otherwise, YouTube has a few comparison videos on the various VTTs

timid locust
wild onyx
fervent knot
fervent knot
lavish kayak
amber crane
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so, little question about stat distibution and characters in general, do you make your characters "now" and have a bank of them and when you start a campaign you just pull the sheet you want? and also for the stats, how does it works? do you roll "new" stats everytime you pick that character orr you roll them once and those are the stats for all your campaign?

lavish kayak
unreal token
amber crane
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alrr, thanks didn't want to say anything about cheating, fear of sounding like "can i put 20 in all my stats and then whine when dm doesn't bleive me"

unreal token
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It's usually pretty obvious to a DM you've fudged your stats when you show up with all 20s yes

lavish kayak
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a 20 isnt even possible in all stats

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at low levels

amber crane
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ment 20's roll so i think its 15 in stats?

unreal token
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That would be true if you took that literally

minor burrow
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God that'd be so funny.

lavish kayak
minor burrow
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S'why I just support point buy.

amber crane
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"u cheated ur stat" "stares at the 25's all across the bords" "..." "proof?"

unreal token
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Which, if you haven't ever done before, may be a good idea

amber crane
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the way i saw character creation was making level x builds and then just rocking new names and stats every time you "use" that sheet

unreal token
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I have no idea what you saw, but it sounds like a player who has a go-to character concept they use again and again, just rolling it anew each time, and maybe giving a different name or flavour to fit the setting

amber crane
harsh fjord
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Plenty of people also just build characters independent of being in a game.

unreal token
modest kettle
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Im creating my first ever character for a campagin and was wondering if I could post my sheet here to ask for advice, if I did any errors on my sheet, or if any adjustments should be done. Noted Ive never played, and have created very little characters before so im very green horn.

harsh fjord
modest kettle
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ok cool thank you

amber crane
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can you post character sheet in character-discussion chanel?

harsh fjord
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You can link to it either from D&D Beyond or uploaded to a site like Imgur.

modest kettle
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so I see that rations and arrows have quantities, do i have to eat and can only shoot 20 arrows before I cant use my ranged attacks anymore?

unreal token
timid locust
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If you only have 20 arrows, you can only shoot 20 times, yes. There are also rules for picking arrows back up after the fight.

Though note: some DMs don't track ammunition, so it's best to check with your DM as well.

unreal token
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Many DMs will just handwave that and give you infinite ammo

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But ya gotta eat, many DMs will also require you to eat a ration per 24 hours or suffer a penalty

narrow flame
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Others will have you roll to see how many you are able to recover from a battle field

unreal token
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But again, it depends, some DMs handwave both

narrow flame
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I haven’t been playing long, and mostly one shots, but I’ve never had a dm mention rations 😅 (granted we have been offered food by various parties along the adventures so maybe that was taken into account)

harsh fjord
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There's a ton of variability in the game. Some folks insist on the survivalist elements; some handwave 'em. Some tables use alignment; plenty don't. As DOSH said, it's generally good to check with the table!

strange escarp
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So I literally just started and I have begun to make a character. I'm not in any campaigns yet. Could I get some tips?

harsh fjord
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Tips on what specifically? The game has a lot of elements to it!

strange escarp
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So I'm getting ability scores on my character right now, and I don't know whether to do point buy or manual. My friend told me it depends on the DM but I'm not in a campaign

harsh fjord
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Standard Array is a good bet: it's simple and gives you set numbers to assign as you like.

timid locust
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99% of games will gladly accept Standard Array.

strange escarp
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Alright sounds good, I also would be playing mostly off beyond, does that matter much or it depends on dm?

harsh fjord
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Up to the DM.

humble hornet
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Is there an alternative character maker? I don't have a phb and it's impossible to find one where I'm from, the people that I played with ordered them from america. Dnd beyond isn't complete if I also haven't bought the resource books

harsh fjord
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Any character maker would have access to the free material as a baseline and you would need to pay for any other content.

humble hornet
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Oof. Welp. I'll just have to find pdfs lol. Thanks.

strange escarp
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I've made my character, he doesn't have a back story yet though.

harsh fjord
strange escarp
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Okay thanks!

sacred birch
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Hey, I’m trying to join a campaign. Any suggestion as to how I can find my next party?

exotic remnantBOT
#
Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

  • Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
  • Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
junior flame
fervent knot
lavish kayak
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the difficulty can vary per game, and when you die you dont just "respawn"

fervent knot
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I know everything is a dice roll

lavish kayak
fervent knot
lavish kayak
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things that are not impossible or very easy are dice rolls

smoky adder
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A D20 roll can happen when there's a meaningful chance of success or failure, and the result matters to the story.

fervent knot
dull kindle
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Just turn off karmic dice it makes anything from the nine hells look like heaven

unreal token
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The former is a realistic and enjoyable simulator of the latter

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But it's still a simulation

dull kindle
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Not everything is a dice roll for the record but certain aspects could be dice rolls depending on the situation and whether the DM deems it as such

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Bg3 is also not that hard but there are dnd campaigns faster and more simple than it

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A campaign can be as short as the approximate duration between the nautiloid > travelling to a certain village you first arrive which is really easy