#dnd-newcomers

1 messages · Page 320 of 1

dull kindle
#

Or something as hard as an adventure that takes way longer than beating bg3 entirely

wild silo
#

i need help making a character with dnd e5 rules on gsheet

thorn nymph
#

oh google sheets?

#

ive never tried to make any character sheets with it. i suppose you could try to sort it in tables like how you see certain creature stat blocks, but that only goes for the ability scores. i would advise trying docs, but thats neither here or there. though this is also personal bias speaking

oak warren
#

Hi everyone 🙂

#

Just a quick question, what or where would be the best place to start?(I know nothing about dnd or discord despite having a discord account since 2019 lol

exotic remnantBOT
timid locust
oak warren
fervent knot
#

Okay so I assume dnd would be that actual plane and bg3 being the simulator?

#

If that's the case it will definitely be too hard if I thought bg3 is too hard

unreal token
#

Or a glider, still fun

#

bit easier

strong veldt
#

Hihi

severe salmon
strong veldt
#

I made a twilight cleric character

severe salmon
#

I'm imagining the pg as Edward Cullen casting spells...

#

sorry 😭

strong veldt
#

pg?

severe salmon
#

oh sorry my italian is showing, character, in italian is "personaggio" so "pg" 🙈

unreal token
oak warren
#

Probably a dumb question to ask but is this hard? like getting into dnd, understanding it all etc, so many terms and stuff im like huh, like ive created a character the dnd beyond app, also seen a website called roll20? is that any good?

unreal token
#

Roll20 is one of the more popular VTTs, I use it

strong veldt
oak warren
unreal token
oak warren
severe salmon
#

I suppose the people in your group will also be the one supporting you when you don't know something. You won't be alone

unreal token
fossil radish
#

can someone explain to me exactly how cantrips work, and what makes them different from normal spells?

plucky ridge
#

Cantrips can be cast without using a spell slot

#

You have a limited number like with all spells but you're not restricted to a specific number of casts each long rest

timid locust
#

Cantrips don't use any limited resources, such as spell slots. As a result, they're weaker than other spells.

white hawk
#

I am a new player just starting DND,want to play a short campaign just to get to know the game where can I do this?

fossil radish
plucky ridge
timid locust
timid locust
white hawk
exotic remnantBOT
timid locust
white hawk
#

Much appreciated 👍☺️

rotund glen
#

Yo guys, i just recently got time. And stumbled upon dnd. It's seems great, but how do i play this, since i don't really know anyone else who's interested in dnd

#

So like I've read the rules and everything, it's just that, idk where or how to start

#

Like what's a good character, is there a character sheet of some sort that i can use?

#

I'm actually more interested in being a dm than being a player since i like story telling so much

unreal token
lavish kayak
unreal token
#

That's fine

rotund glen
#

I mean both is good honestly

lavish kayak
#

starting with Dming is what i did, its worked perfectly for me

exotic remnantBOT
lavish kayak
#

and that was before i could just hop on discord and ask for help

unreal token
#

I started as a DM too, doesn't mean I'd recommended for someone brand new, unless they had no other choice

lavish kayak
#

they also already know the rules of the game

#

why is the ?new thing there

harsh fjord
rotund glen
lavish kayak
#

eh, good enough

rotund glen
harsh fjord
#

And you know what a saving throw, attack roll, and ability check are?

rotund glen
#

Yep

#

I've watched some dnd campaigns here and there

harsh fjord
#

Cool. So you need players and an adventure. Do you have either?

rotund glen
#

So in this case, currently, i have nothing

lavish kayak
#

mind you, making a story is not what you do, you make a world and a general quest

rotund glen
#

Oh mb

#

I mean like the world building and stuff, I'm used to doing that

harsh fjord
#

So the thing is, writing a novel and writing an adventure are two different things. They overlap, but they're not the same. Also, running the game is a separate skill from designing content for the game. So I would recommend grabbing a free adventure like from DMsGuild then posting an ad in #looking-for-players by following the directions in #find-a-game.

rotund glen
cedar sluice
#

you can make a story. nothing wrong with that. lots of people write fanfic sort of stuff for lots of things. but creating an adventure for ttrpg is way different. players will often do things through their characters that will entirely destroy stories and their plots.

rotund glen
#

Well fair enough honestly

unreal token
#

In my view the question isn't can you start as a DM, you certainly can. The question is, should you? Others may disagree, but I'd always recommend starting as a player, to get you feet wet in a less stressful evironment

rotund glen
#

Actually that's a fair and solid reasoning

#

Sure why not

#

Seems fun, might spiral into a rabbithole and become an obsession of mine, this game it is

unreal token
#

Well, youve come to the right place then

timber abyss
#

how do you even join a party chiikawa_cry

rotund glen
#

The bottom one

lavish kayak
#

i still disagree with Dunnik, if i started as a player i dont think it wouldve been nearly as fun, however, i do agree that for learning the game starting as a player is a lot better

cedar sluice
#

The Return of the Lazy DM (the book not the manga) will really help you to focus on what is efficient in worldbuilding and preparation. from there you can focus on the parts you enjoy.

harsh fjord
minor burrow
timber abyss
cedar sluice
#

sucking at something is the first step to being kinda okay at something.

timber abyss
#

I barely know how the Game works chatgpt is Bad at explaining

harsh fjord
rotund glen
cedar sluice
#

also, the game is played using language and words and talking. it is very fault tolerant and corrections can be made during play.

minor burrow
cedar sluice
#

chatgpt is hillariously bad at explaining. its a form of entertainment in itself.

timber abyss
#

I don't know anyone who knows D&D

minor burrow
#

Well you're in the right place.

rotund glen
#

Ok so question mates, um how and where do i make my character?

exotic remnantBOT
harsh fjord
timid locust
#

Welcome! The best place to start is with the free Basic Rules, linked in the bot post above. As you're giving them a read, we'll be happy to answer any specific questions you have here in this chat.

rotund glen
cedar sluice
#

if you want the baby-steps version to get in, start with reading the entirety of Peril in Pinebrook and then move on to Adventure with Muk. then check out the free rules for either 2014 or 2024.

timid locust
#

-# How did you know I was going to do that, iamrazorwing?

#

-# Your Counterspell game must be on point

harsh fjord
rotund glen
#

It's 3.42am for me and I just can't stop thinking about dnd for some reason tonight

#

That's really weird, probably cause I've had like 3 cups of coffee

harsh fjord
#

Yikes. You might wanna get some sleep and try tackling this fresh another day.

timber abyss
#

It's Not that late for me but I have an exam tmrw and im busy learning Abt DnD

cedar sluice
#

the Altrole discord's also got some formal and regularly scheduled classes to learn about different parts of playing. i havent been there in a long while, but they were some pretty nice people when i was there years ago. i think its still around.

#

does 2024 rules have sidekicks yet?

harsh fjord
rotund glen
#

Sooooo, can i have multiple class?

harsh fjord
#

You can multiclass, but it's generally not recommended for a beginner.

rotund glen
#

I'm feeling barbarian and monk, just imagining a huge buff savage giving like monk vibes lmao

rotund glen
minor burrow
# rotund glen I'm feeling barbarian and monk, just imagining a huge buff savage giving like mo...

As a note you can just RP your character being buff even with a mid to lower Strength skill, unless you make it like "under" 8. Your character's stat block already represents a peak human condition and, as I learned, that "level 0" actually exists for civilians and farmers. Like they have 5 hitpoints and like 4 or something in every stat, so right out of the gate even with "just" a 10 or 12 in strength you can be as buff looking as you want while playing a full-send punchy monk.

rotund glen
#

What's nick, sap, push, cleave and all that?

#

I'm seeing it on the paladin's weapon mastery

timid locust
#

Those are Weapon Masteries. Certain classes can use those abilities when they wield certain weapons.

rotund glen
rotund glen
lavish kayak
#

under that weapon's description

rotund glen
#

Ok was about to ask where, thanks

rotund glen
#

can anyone help me to check is my character ok?

timid locust
hearty blaze
#

Sure! Send the character sheet over to there

torn garden
#

My DM has let me choose between Tragedy Bard and Eloquence Bard for a casino heist one shot. Im hearing that Tragedy bard is broken. Is that true? I dont want to give my DM extra work on top of dealing with me

timid locust
#

I'm not very familiar with homebrew subclasses, but Eloquence is great.

torn garden
#

Tragedy is from Matt Mercer, i believe

timid locust
#

Yes, that's correct.

torn garden
#

oh would that still be considered homebrew then?

wheat crystal
#

If it’s not published by Wizards of the Coast it would be homebrew

timid locust
#

It's high budget homebrew, often referred to as Third Party content

lavish kayak
#

yes, its not WOTC

torn garden
#

ahhh good to know! ty. So regarding just Eloquence then, will I be able to deal decent damage with it? I like that I can persuade myself out of most situations but i know theres atleast one combat and id like to know how much damage i can contribute as Eloquence

timid locust
#

Bard doesn't really have very many subclasses that meaningfully affect their damage output. Most bard subclasses offer utility and support options.

#

Which is to say Eloquence deals about as much damage as any other Bard.

torn garden
#

ahh ok, so id have to multiclass if i want to deal damage

timid locust
#

That's not what I mean. Bard still can deal respectable damage. It's just that none of their subclasses help you deal more damage.

torn garden
#

ahh! okok good to know, ty

#

would questions on multiclassing best be asked in character discussion or here?

hearty blaze
torn garden
#

ooh, can i know why?

hearty blaze
#

Multiclassing wrong is the easiest way to ruin your character or make them weaker, and beginners usually don’t have the knowledge to know the alternatives

lavish kayak
#

you most of the time lose out on stuff, its pretty hard to deal with, list goes on tbh

torn garden
#

oh dang okok, tyty

paper orbit
#

hi i wanna get into playing dnd

#

ive never played before

exotic remnantBOT
paper orbit
#

ty

fervent pawn
#

Hi, Ive played dnd a good amount of times before but a lot of the people I play with have years of experience? And I was wondering if anyone has tips on making a dnd sheet? I know how to make one but it's the extra information that I kinda struggle with. In most games is the extra information needed? Like backstory, languages, visions, ect, everything but basic stats

blissful beacon
wild onyx
#

Languages and darkvision are part of your features, so you need those noted. Backstory is kinda optional.

#

I favour the three sentence version: where you're from, how you got here, where you're going.

fervent pawn
#

Thank you!

snow drift
#

hii sorry if this is in the wrong section but im making my first character like ever (eek) and i really like sound of being a druid but im not sure what race goes well with that? i was thinking half-elf but im a bit worried its stupid haha

wild onyx
#

Any is good. Pick what you like.

edgy onyx
#

All races work with all classes, so just go with what you like! There's only like one major exception with Tortles and an Artificer subclass, but that's about it

autumn jetty
#

I've only played a single game of D&D and that's just my middle school club :/

topaz garnet
# autumn jetty The G man pfp goes hard

"The right man in the wrong place can make all the difference in the world" is a very inspiring quote for storytelling. It could be a good idea to keep in mind, sometimes a story only needs one person in a certain place to kickstart a whole series of events. When you think of other media in terms like this, you can get inspiration for D&D from so many things.

cedar sluice
# fervent pawn Thank you!

other really useful stuff to put in a backstory are: a short term goal that can be achieved by a few sessions of working with the party. a long term goal that can be achieved by working with the party over like 6 months of sessions. a lifetime goal that once achieved would resolve this character's reason for adventuring and continuing in a satisfying way. like resolving this lifetime goal will result in likely retiring the character as they walk off into the sunset or whatever.

wild onyx
fervent knot
#

Bg3 is already impossible without mods

#

Any way I can try before I buy?

echo kelp
#

D&D? You can start the free rules - and if you like the game, consider investing in books to add more options to your game.

fervent knot
#

Already know what class I want to be it's a warlock hexblade. It's a lot of fun on bg3

#

I have the dnd beyond app on my phone you mean there's a feature where I can play on that app solo for free?

#

That's a lot of shit I need to get started

#

Sounds expensive

loud harness
#

Hi, I just joined today (Discord server)~

jade cedar
#

Same, what’s up?

loud harness
#

Nmu? :3

jade cedar
#

I’m building a portfolio for my robotics team

loud harness
#

That's really cool! I hope your robotics team wins at next battle match, fellow Guild/Faction member!~ I just noticed that we are in the same Faction, Zhentarim.

jade cedar
#

lol, I chose that one cause my alignment is chaos

loud harness
#

Mine too! I'm chaotic good or chaotic neural!

wheat crystal
loud harness
#

D&D Beyond is a great app!

#

If you want great starter games, Neverwinter: Forgotten Realms, Baldur's Gate, Elder Scrolls Online, and I heard that Dungeons & Dragons Online is good too! And Skyrim, or Elder Ring. I play Diablo Immortal and Diablo IV tho, but it's just as enjoyable as well. Unless you want an irl group, there's Roll20 to find groups.

#

Every Barnes & Noble, or gaming shops, or comic book shops, or places that sells trading card games, they sell D&D physical books and tabletop games tho. And ofc gorgeous dice sets!

#

Sorry, I rant too much~

jade cedar
#

Dice for the dice goblin

loud harness
#

I'm a talkative tiefling warlock >~<

jade cedar
#

I’m a human rogue sorcerer, very fun to assassinate people with fireballs

loud harness
loud harness
jade cedar
#

I’ll consider you an ally… for now

loud harness
#

BAMFS like Nightcrawler and disappears in the shadows idkkkk can't take any chances with you ><

#

But, yesh, I consider you an ally too.... I guess ._.

jade cedar
#

Man, they don’t got Astarion emojis here, guess ima have to go join the Baldur’s Gate 3 discord

echo kelp
#

bg3Astarion How did we miss that? /jk

#

Anyway welcome to the official D&D Discord server

#

If you’re new to D&D…

exotic remnantBOT
wild onyx
hearty blaze
#

And feel free to ask any questions you might have, we’ll be happy to answer them!

charred vector
#

Has anyone here had their first game be an online game with strangers and it go well?

still sable
#

It can be awkward but once u find a group that ur chill with and find somewhat of the same mind its entertaining saddly my group we had to split after 3 years but our first story i dmed we didn't know eachother at all.

charred vector
#

Hmmmm
How do I get over that hesitation and fear :p

#

Also how did u find them?

slate ingot
#

uh hello I have never played DND and I'm interested and I've been going through the guides given in the server but I still have issues/have no clue how to make a character sheet properly especially with the score calculations

hearty blaze
still sable
still sable
stuck moat
#

Hi

junior flame
hearty blaze
charred vector
slate ingot
hearty blaze
slate ingot
charred vector
still sable
hearty blaze
# slate ingot 2014

Aight, then you’ll get additional stats from your species rather than background

still sable
hearty blaze
#

Do you know which stat generation method you’re using?

#

What with?

slate ingot
charred vector
junior flame
#

Come join us and we can help you! Most of us are fairly new and we’re all learning together @slate ingot

#

I dmd you if you wanna check

slate ingot
stuck moat
hearty blaze
slate ingot
hearty blaze
slate ingot
#

Do you reccomend anything?

junior flame
junior flame
hearty blaze
stuck moat
slate ingot
#

Will do that then

hearty blaze
#

Allocate your stats with the scores of 15, 14, 13, 12, 10 and 8

#

Then we can get started with the species ASI
what class are you playing?

slate ingot
hearty blaze
#

Good choice. Did you choose the Protector or Thaumaturge Cleric?

#

Basically, do you have proficiency in heavy armor

#

Good way to check

slate ingot
#

Uhh I have no clue

hearty blaze
#

Ummm, have you made your sheet or are you making it rn

slate ingot
#

OH IC I MISSED IT

#

divine order right

hearty blaze
#

Yup!

slate ingot
#

I'll go thaumaturge then

hearty blaze
#

Aight, then we don’t need as much strength

#

Well first of all put 15 in wisdom, that’s your most important stat by far

slate ingot
hearty blaze
#

As a thaumaturge cleric, you don’t really wanna be in melee all that much btw.

#

Just a heads up

slate ingot
#

Yeah

#

I don't like melee characters in general which is why when I heard heavy armor I wanted to avoid that

hearty blaze
#

Well heavy armor helps at range too, but yeah it’s less important

#

Anyway, i recommend either putting 10 or 8 in strength

slate ingot
#

kk

hearty blaze
#

My recommendation for stat spread is
8 str, 13 Dex, 14 con, 12 int, 15 wisdom and 10 charisma

#

Strength, intelligence and charisma can be swapped as you please

slate ingot
#

Kk I'll js go with that then

#

sorry if I sound dry or anything I js have no clue about how anything works lol

hearty blaze
#

Oh dw it’s fine

#

Now, what race/species are you?

slate ingot
#

half elf

hearty blaze
#

Increase your charisma by two

slate ingot
#

Yeah charisma is already increased

hearty blaze
#

And then i recommend bumping your wisdom up by 1, as well as Dex

slate ingot
#

Alr

hearty blaze
slate ingot
hearty blaze
#

Yup

#

Aight 👍 that’s good

slate ingot
#

It says 10 but total 12

#

alr ty

hearty blaze
#

So what’s your total stats now?

slate ingot
#

Str 8, dex 14, const 14, int 12, wisdom 16, charisma 12

hearty blaze
#

Yup, looks correct to me

#

Do you know your ability scores modifier for each stat?

cedar summit
#

I was wondering if I could get some advice for being a bard in love. I am currently in the talks about romance with my DM and he seems comfortable with doing it. Is that alr?

slate ingot
hearty blaze
hearty blaze
hearty blaze
#

?tag new abilities

exotic remnantBOT
#

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
cedar summit
hearty blaze
#

I see

#

Flirting perhaps?

cedar summit
hearty blaze
#

Devotion and commitment that is nigh irrational can also be seen as romantic. Making frequent references to them and using fancy wordplay also adds to romance.

slate ingot
hearty blaze
slate ingot
hearty blaze
#

Yup

#

Have you done the skill proficiencies?

slate ingot
#

nope

hearty blaze
#

Let’s do that then

#

What’s your background?

#

Wait you’re using dnd beyond right?

slate ingot
#

yep

#

My background is sage

hearty blaze
#

Aight

#

Ummm, the app should do that automatically

#

Actually nvm

slate ingot
hearty blaze
#

Go to class features,

#

There should be a spot to select skill proficiencies

slate ingot
#

Ok

#

Found it

#

@hearty blaze

hearty blaze
#

Sup

strong garden
#

Mind if I get some help in some advice building out a character sheet

hearty blaze
prime sedge
#

I’m trying to find people to play with how do I go about that

hearty blaze
slender void
#

Is this thing on?

echo kelp
#

This server is always on (unless Discord or whatever services they use to host their service/platform is down).

rigid vigil
#

Is there a reason to why the guidebooks are so pricey?

echo kelp
#

Because paying for artists, writers, and everything else to help produce and publish a book (digital and physical) and get it delivered/served to the buyers costs money

#

I will say that whatever you pay may result in years of fun if that helps put the price into perspective.

rigid vigil
#

im used to Amazon prices I suppose

echo kelp
#

For what it's worth, you can play D&D just fine with the free basic rules.

#

Amazon often sells D&D books at a bit of a discount.

#

But I'd encourage supporting your local game/books stores

rigid vigil
rigid vigil
#

from that website that I forgot the name of

echo kelp
#

You can also order just digital products like on DnDBeyond, Roll20, Foundary Virtual Tabletop, Fantasy Grounds, etc.

#

It's cheaper but you don't get a nice physical book

rigid vigil
#

im addicted to physical books

#

DND seems like a worthy investment

echo kelp
#

Years of fun.

rigid vigil
#

the role of the dungeon master appeals alot to me

echo kelp
#

It's fun - get to set the scene, ask the players what their characters do, determine if dice rolls are needed, interpret said dice rolls to propel the story, run the monsters and challenges, and help guide the story, all while enjoying how your players and their characters add to the fun.

rigid vigil
#

learning the ins and outs of this game looks like a steep task for a newbie like me.. but I’ll be playing my first game with new players too

#

is 4 players needed or can it be 3

hearty blaze
#

4 is popular but not needed no

#

3 is doable, but it’s the minimum most players will have

rigid vigil
#

how does having less players effect the game?

hearty blaze
#

Balancing encounters is different, there’s less variety on roleplay, not all the roles of a party can as easily be filled

#

Not to say the roleplay can’t be good

rigid vigil
#

what is an encounter? is it like the fighting

hoary grove
#

Indeed, I think it's usually in context of fighting but it could be like just encountering a new "npc" to speak.

#

Don't take my word for it though, I've very limited knowledge.

rigid vigil
#

I appreciate your contribution either way

hearty blaze
#

That’s pretty accurate

#

All combat is encounters, but not all encounters are combat

strong garden
#

I’m trying to figure out how to make a Dorvin pair of twins. One of them is a half dwarf half giant and the other is half dwarf half dragon born the genetics or where mainly focusing. I already have the class figured out.

topaz garnet
rigid vigil
true musk
topaz garnet
fervent knot
fervent knot
#

That's way too much to remember way too many rules. I'd have a easier time learning a guitar

topaz garnet
#

You don't have to memorize it all

#

Just familiarize yourself with where things are, and that things do as they say. So you know where to look for them

fervent knot
topaz garnet
#

I am that plus autistic so imagine how difficult it is for me to write stuff :P

#

Just put a bit of effort in at a time and eventually it'll just click and things will make sense and connect

#

You'll probably feel it too, and that'll be so satisfying

fervent knot
#

I wished I only started playing back in the 90's lol

topaz garnet
#

Well, there were also edition changes. 5e started ~2014, and then got a "big update" / improvement and polishing, around ~2024

fervent knot
topaz garnet
forest minnow
#

Hi, I’m new to all of this and I was wondering how I’d get started in a new game - like a oneshot?

exotic remnantBOT
tall depot
#

Same

sleek river
#

so many new dnd updates i only stick to one of thier rules as a dm that is to have fun and break the rules

forest minnow
#

Can anyone host any oneshots? Just I can get a feel for it and see if it’s something I’d like

fervent knot
#

Didn't even know you could break the rules

sleek river
#

its one of the rules in the phb

echo kelp
#

Good to know the core game rules and mechanics to best understand how to break them in ways that are understandable and believable IMO

fervent knot
#

Phb?

echo kelp
#

But yes, the DM can allow for things the rules don't strictly allow

#

Players Handbook = PHB

#

That said you can start with just the free rules for now

#

Find out how well you like the game or not

fervent knot
#

Is it like installing mods? When you play the digital version?

echo kelp
#

The books add more rules/options to use

fervent knot
#

Idk how all this works I'm like a complete noob

echo kelp
#

Ask questions as you run into them

fervent knot
#

I'm trying to figure out how to play in the dnd beyond app on my phone

tall depot
#

i think that just builds your character, its usless without a DM

sleek river
fervent knot
echo kelp
#

DnDBeyond provides digital access to the rues, a character creator tool, and share dice rolling tool, and a Maps tool.

tall depot
fervent knot
echo kelp
#

DnDBeyond is not a computer game you can play

tall depot
#

well you need atleast a DM minimum, that alone would be 2

hearty blaze
#

You can play dnd alone as much as you can play soccer alone

#

Or maybe chess is a better comparison

icy crater
#

I feel like solo dnd would be hard for a new player

fervent knot
#

Then what's fantasy grounds?

echo kelp
# fervent knot I thought it can be?

D&D as a TTRPG is not designed for solo play but some folks in the community have created homebrew rules to allow a person to play by themselves - to a degree. But it's going to be about as good as playing solitaire to understand how to play poker.

echo kelp
#

Folks can play games onlin together on it

sleek river
#

it can be done solo +dm but it is recommended that you play with 3 players at least and very few dms make solos with one fantasy grounds is a tool to help visulise the game you still need a dm

echo kelp
#

It's still not a "solo game"

fervent knot
#

Isn't there mods to allow it to be a solo game?

echo kelp
#

D&D as a TTRPG is intended to be played with one dungeon master (DM) and 3-6 players.

echo kelp
#

I don't know if any VTTs provide solo D&D play - that again goes against the design of the D&D game

fervent knot
#

Well I know noome

#

So it has to be solo

sleek river
#

if you wanna try something like dnd by yourself buldurs gate 3 would be one of the few actual games that could give you a similar expriance

echo kelp
tall depot
#

i love that game

fervent knot
#

Baldurs gate 3 is just too difficult so I thought dnd would be easier

echo kelp
#

Okay - well we have channels to find a group to play with. Read #find-a-game to learn how to use them

#

... D&D can be as easy or as hard of a game as the group wants it to be

tall depot
fervent knot
#

I've always been a solo player because then I can play how I want

echo kelp
#

D&D is not designed as a solo game

#

Let me emphasize that again - D&D the TTRPG is not designed as a solo game

fervent knot
# tall depot how?

Well I have put in 150 hours and still never managed to make it past act 1

echo kelp
#

Folks have created homebrew rules to allow solo D&D play - but the game itself is not designed around or specifically for that.

fervent knot
#

Well damn I'll have to find something else to scratch this itch

echo kelp
#

You could look for "solo TTRPG" and see what pops up

#

But that's not specifially D&D

tall depot
#

i think expedition 33 could help

sleek river
#

what i sugest if you are keen on trying it out still is have an open mind to playing with others and jump in a smaler group you can have so much fun with dnd and somtimes its fun to see what others can put to the table

fervent knot
tall depot
fervent knot
#

The game actually feels balanced now

tall depot
#

ya, i played with mods to allow players to get to lvl 20

#

never gotten there

fervent knot
#

Oh I didn't do that I was just tired of seeing I had 90% chance of landing attack and missing 100% so I made it where my chances are far greater

tall depot
#

ohhhhh, not bad

echo kelp
sleek river
#

ive never finished it in my 500 hours of the game not because i couldnt i just like making too many tavs

tall depot
fervent knot
echo kelp
sleek river
#

hes just moving us because topical reasons !

echo kelp
#

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

#

Well I'm also a moderator and we need to keep channels on topic

#

So nudge, nudge, nudge

fervent knot
#

What exactly is a dungeon master? They are just the person who narrates the story?

echo kelp
#

They are like a stage director - they set the scene, ask the players what their characters do in that context, decide what dice rolls are needed, interpret how those dice rolling results succeed/fail and how that progresses the story, runs the monsters/enemies in combat, makes rulings based on the character choices and how that impacts the scene/game context, and generally directs the gameplay so a shared story can be enjoyed by all (including themselves).

fervent knot
#

Oh I'm surprised they haven't got a AI dungeon master yet

main fulcrum
#

That would probably be terrible

#

It would be very difficult for an AI to accurately respond to every possible thing players can do, let alone the rest of it

echo kelp
#

Folks have tried. It generally sucks as it's usually not as human or connected to the characters or overarching story the group wants to explore.

fervent knot
#

Not technically Ai but have it automate everything for you like in a game.

#

Is that why don't have a legit game of this yet?

echo kelp
#

What?

fervent knot
#

Like digital game

echo kelp
#

D&D is a social game generally played at a table (or virtual one)

fervent knot
#

That can be played solo

echo kelp
#

It's not like a computer game

shell rain
#

Hi, im not quite sure how to fill up the saving throws thingy (fortitude, reflex and will) on my character sheet
Can anyone help?

fervent knot
#

I'm just surprised it isn't

echo kelp
#

Like Baldurs Gate 3

#

Or Bladurs Gate 1 & 2

#

Or even the D&D MMO

#

Or Neverwinter Nights

#

But again those are specifically computer games inspired by D&D

#

They are not D&D the TTRPG

fervent knot
# echo kelp Like Baldurs Gate 3

Yes but instead of baldurs gate make it a legit digital tabletop game you can play solo and you can have computer companions and such

echo kelp
shell rain
#

Ok great, and yes it is 3.5

echo kelp
#

It does not translate 1:1 into a computer game with solo play

#

You keep asking for it to be something it's not

fervent knot
#

Yes but if they made it digitally like a real digital game hell I wouldn't hesitate to buy

#

Some of us are solo players

main fulcrum
#

My recommendation would honestly be to go buy one of the other D&D computer games at this point

echo kelp
#

Go try some of the other D&D inspired computer games like Baldurs Gate 1 and Baldurs Gate 2 then - thy might scratch your itch.

main fulcrum
#

If you don't want to play D&D with other people, than the TTRPG version is probably not for you.

#

And that's unlikely to change, even if you want it to

fervent knot
main fulcrum
#

ChatGPT can't even get the rules right. No one is suddenly going to have an AI DM for you

fervent knot
echo kelp
#

I suppose a high fantasy chose your own adventure books might also capture a bit of the D&D feel but it's really not like sitting around with real people and playing D&D together.

fervent knot
#

I don't even like chat gpt it hasn't been good at anything at all in my experience Ai is actually not very useful.

main fulcrum
#

Right, but that's probably the only way you'd even get close to an automated DM to run a solo game for you. Outside of the D&D based computer games that already exist. There's a reason there's an eternal DM shortage. It's an artform as much as a science.

fervent knot
echo kelp
#

You can find people to play with

#

Or maybe I'm misunderstanding you?

fervent knot
echo kelp
#

D&D does not offer that outside of homebrew

#

D&D was not designed for that

fervent knot
#

Homebrew is like modding?

echo kelp
#

?homebrew

exotic remnantBOT
#
What is homebrew?

The term homebrew can refer to a few things, but mostly means "unofficial rules," or rules that you won't find in an official D&D publication.

Homebrewing can be a Dungeon Master creating their own monster from scratch, writing their own adventure, or deciding to permit changes to existing rules to better fit their table or players' needs.

It's important to note that homebrew rules are only acceptable at non-organized tables, and homebrew rules cannot be used at Adventurers League tables. Always check with your DM on what homebrew is (or isn't) permitted at your table.

fervent knot
#

Well that sucks. I can't write my own adventures

echo kelp
#

I don't see anything in what we said that prevents you from writing a D&D adventure - just that the game is intended to be played with people (more than one).

fervent knot
#

Oh I was referring to what I read about homebrewing

echo kelp
#

Homebrewing can be a Dungeon Master creating their own monster from scratch, writing their own adventure, or deciding to permit changes to existing rules to better fit their table or players' needs.
Emphasis added

fervent knot
#

I suck at imaginations so I wouldn't be able to write an adventure

echo kelp
#

Oh gotcha

fervent knot
#

The last part though sounds like something I can do. That reminds me of modding or tweaks

#

I wanna try the stranger things dnd

sleek river
#

It’s fun! but if you wanna play dnd lovely you at minimum need a dm to make a story for you maybe because you seem adamant on hoping to try join a single one shot with others it may just be fun even if your a solo player

fervent knot
sleek river
#

And one shots are like single or two sessions games

#

It does but if you read through it you figure everything out just by reading it

main fulcrum
#

There are prewritten stories. But unless you want to DM for yourself, you still need another person

sleek river
#

Then you don’t get to play it

unreal token
#

I think someone might benefit from watching a Live Play of D&D

fervent knot
#

I could be DM and player

sleek river
#

I very much doubt you will have fun knowing all the answers you would know the ending and all the traps and weaknesses

fervent knot
unreal token
sleek river
#

Trying watching critical role

fervent knot
#

It has definitely peaked my interest especially season 4 hell fire club

sleek river
#

That’s the best place to go for you now if you wanna understand how ttrpgs are played

fervent knot
sleek river
#

Yes

fervent knot
#

I start with their newest?

dull kindle
#

Bg3 is homebrew too

fervent knot
#

None of their videos says dnd

#

Is there another YouTuber?

#

None of their Playlist either

#

I guess I'll just look up live action dnd

topaz garnet
#

Well, they typically won't say D&D in the title of the videos, yeah. But Critical Role, campaigns one through three, definitely use Dungeons and Dragons

#

Also, Critical Role... is "live action" D&D? They even played a few sessions on stages in front of audiences

fervent knot
harsh fjord
dull kindle
#

Easier to get into too from bg3

#

Cuz bg3 is modified 2014 rules

fervent knot
#

Yeah definitely wanna play solo 😂

#

I have social anxiety

#

I'll try the official dnd I couldn't play with critical role. 😂

#

I'd want a more serious campaign like in stranger things 4 😂

dull kindle
#

Could go for Tyranny of Dragons

#

But first Lost Mines of Phandelver which is a great campaign to start off on

#

Tyranny of Dragons or Descent into Avernus meanwhile ties into bg3

fervent knot
dull kindle
#

The prologue should have explained things roughly

fervent knot
#

I like the cutscenes and exploration

#

It looks nice

dull kindle
#

You are an adventurer who was abducted by Mind Flayers and implanted a parasite, now you must travel around and find a cure before you become a Mind Flayer

fervent knot
#

Oh I thought there was more to it. Nvm I knew that I guess it wasn't complex

#

God I feel dumb sometimes

dull kindle
#

There's more to it but that's revealed as the story comes along

#

But the basics of the early game is just that, trying to not die and find a cure

fervent knot
dull kindle
#

Yes Descent into Avernus does involve hell stuff

#

Also serves as the prologue to bg3 too

fervent knot
#

I get into that apocalyptic shit

#

Too bad I couldn't play as a demon

#

I've always liked playing a villain haha

dull kindle
#

You can play as a Tiefling

#

Play Fiend Warlock to really get all the hell stuff in

fervent knot
flat junco
#

Hi I'm new to the game but I was wondering if anyone new of any good solo adventures books to start out with as a newbie

topaz garnet
wheat crystal
flat junco
#

I see okay thanks

storm parrot
#

I've played one game of dnd and would like to become a dm any tips, books, or whatever else I'd need to start

exotic remnantBOT
wild onyx
#

?tag newdm

exotic remnantBOT
#

dynoError No tag newdm found.

wild onyx
#

?newdm

exotic remnantBOT
#
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?
wild onyx
still sable
severe salmon
#

BG3 mentioned more than once woo-hoo dndCheers

honest meadow
#

Haii

spare saddle
#

HELLO EBERYONE!!!!!

harsh fjord
honest meadow
#

any chance you could help me decide on what my first subclass will be? about to start a curse of straad campaign with some more experienced friends (I'm joining a little late at lvl4).

i was liking the idea of a wizard of either the graviturgy or order of scribes schools. But frankly i have no idea what I'm doing and don't know if either is really any good. I'd like to avoid multiclass although I'd consider a level of cleric in the order of scribes wizard with the knowledge domain to have a real bookworm haha

I know that dnd isn't about being good but i don't want to be a burden and i know my dm is not the merciful sort....

harsh fjord
honest meadow
#

thanks, I'll move over there

#

sorry

harsh fjord
#

All good!

south cairn
#

How would I make fern from adventure time 👀

harsh fjord
#

The short answer is decide what abilities you'd like to represent (with the understanding the D&D character likely won't 100% match the inspiration) and see what class options give those abilities. For a longer answer, ask over in #character-discussion!

exotic patrol
#

Hello everyone im new to dnd been wanting to learn how to play if anyone is interested on playing with a noob thanks in advance.

exotic remnantBOT
timid locust
exotic patrol
harsh prawn
#

New to DnD, I’ve played before but I want to actually play a campaign. I’m by myself and haven’t found friends to play with yet. Does anyone suggest purchasing the Heroes of the Borderlands starter set or like the PHB and those books?

unreal token
harsh prawn
glad night
#

Hey all! My group is quite new to dnd. I notice I have some trouble getting into character and roleplaying in the world. I don’t mean roleplaying as full on acting, but just embodying my character and perform actions etc as my character is kinda hard for me.

What are some nice tips and tricks to get me started? Most of it is experience ofc but I’d like some stepping stones I can practice each session 😄

unreal token
#

Otherwise, if you know your PC - and if you don't, who can? - then you should be able to judge: what would my PC do/think/feel in this situation?

#

The more defined your character is, the easier all this becomes

glad night
#

Oh that’s actually a really good one! I have his backstory all written down and I know how he would act in some situations. It’s just that think of that in the moment and being the character or thinking like the character is the difficult part.

I keep thinking how i would act instead the PC

harsh fjord
unreal token
#

"I keep thinking how i would act instead the PC"
You understand the issue. I'd like to think I'm pretty good at the tactical elements of combat as a player, but if Im playing a big dumb barbarian with 6 INT, that PC will not be acting in the most tactically wise manner

harsh fjord
#

And it's also very common to play a character who's just you with elf ears (or whatever) when you're new. I think as you gain more experience and comfort, your range will grow.

glad night
#

Awesome. Thank you all! I’ll try to improve every session with these tips!

burnt walrus
#

Hello first time trying to get out there and play I'm not very knowledgeable when it comes to rules or combat my only experience so far has been alot of den of the drake and crit crab videos, I'm just looking for newbie advice and any games where someone is willing to cater someone eager to learn

exotic remnantBOT
harsh fjord
queen marsh
#

Hello, first time I think I've typed something here. For a few months now I have been playing D&D, mainly as a DM doing just small campaigns, but somewhat as a player. I have the 2024 DM's Guide, and I am going to be using it to start a new campaign for a party of most likely 2, maybe 3-4. What should I do to prepare for the campaign?

harsh fjord
queen marsh
#

Alright

burnt walrus
harsh fjord
#

Feel free to ask any questions!

burnt walrus
#

Will things like damage be a difficult subject to grasp or will it come naturally through playing that's the thing I'm finding most difficult due to armor ratings different stats and modifiers

clear crest
#

hildeconfused I'm doing a DND one shot for my English final (it sounded fun to try) and I was wondering how DND campaigns (one shots due to time restrictions) are crafted? Do they depend on the type of players (ie more combat or narrative/puzzle focused)

main fulcrum
#

You can look at free adventures in DMsguild for examples

unreal token
edgy onyx
burnt walrus
unreal token
magic star
#

okayyyy so uhh

#

how do I do this

exotic remnantBOT
timid locust
# magic star how do I do this

Welcome! The best place to start is with the free Basic Rules, linked in the bot post above. As you're giving them a read, we'll be happy to answer any specific questions you have here in this chat.

blissful mason
#

Hey, i have some questions about the new starter sets, so, ive never played dnd physically, and i have a lot of friends that havent even played it online, and i wanna know if you would recommend myself dm'ing for them using them, and which would you recommend?? I dont know what to get, because one of them doesnt have designed adventures you can follow, and the other has less content. I would really appreciate if you can give me your opinion so i get a better idea on which of them i should buy. thxx

harsh fjord
#

I have no direct experience with Heroes of the Borderlands set, but I've heard positive things that it makes for a good onboarding experience for players and DMs alike while also making the DM role one to rotate.

boreal wadi
# blissful mason Hey, i have some questions about the new starter sets, so, ive never played dnd ...

i've not played the new heroes of the borderlands set, but i hear it's a few separate shorter adventures rather than a sprawling story (I MIGHT BE WRONG). dragons of stormwreck isle is supposed to be good fun, and that's closer to a long 'epic' campaign.

depends what kind of game you want to run but if you're just testing the waters without wanting to commit too hard then go for heroes of the borderlands

#

i have run the introductory free session to stormwreck, and it was a lot of fun

harsh fjord
#

I think Stormwreck is supposed to be pretty short, actually, but also goes a fair way to help the new DM.

analog whale
#

I got into dnd by dm-ing 'Lost Mines of Phandelver' stsarter set adventure. It was great fun

boreal wadi
#

it's a singular connecting/linear story compared to borderlands, which i've heard is essentially 3 thematically similar oneshots

boreal wadi
harsh fjord
#

Lost Mine is sadly out of print, and even it has its shortcomings with onboarding new folks.

cedar sluice
harsh fjord
main fulcrum
#

I have the physical Storm wreck box and it's not long

#

I don't think it really gets out of tier 1

cedar sluice
#

thw whole thing of Stormwreck? yeah. not as short as Hunt for the Thessalhydra, though. i still think HftT is a really good intro, since it's a singular quest line that touches on all three pillars of play.

boreal wadi
#

yeah looking at it now i think it's only levels 1-4

harsh fjord
analog whale
#

preferably by*

cedar sluice
#

the thing i really don't like about Stormwreck is the massive number of named Kobolds with distinct personalities that the DM needs to play as right off the bat all at once. that's a lot to ask of a newbie DM.

cedar sluice
ripe eagle
#

hey - sorry if wrong place: Im trying to post to #looking-for-dm but it says I dont have permission. my account is...fairly old but I never posted in the past.

harsh fjord
#

#find-a-game has the instructions if you haven't read those yet.

ripe eagle
#

thank you - i skipped the clickable button

blissful mason
#

thanks a lot for ur opinions

#

going to think about it and consider what to buy, i think it will be heroes of the borderlands, and then mines of phandelver, and lastly, ill do an official dnd campaign with all rules(if players want to continue after the first two campaigns)

cedar sluice
#

unless you really want the dice and starter set rules, you can get a very minimally changed version of Lost Mine of Phandelver in the book Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk. at that point it would be more worthwhile getting the Essentials Kit, which has additional quests and locations for Lost Mine of Phandelver.

#

and then the three sequels to Dragon of Icespire Peak, to give an option of the Obelisk content or the Leilon content. or both with various levelling adjustments.

shy elbow
#

hey all new to the server and was hoping to get some aid on making a new PC for a campaign

unreal token
shy elbow
exotic remnantBOT
lament mortar
#

hey ive been interested in dnd for a while and i wanna get into it, but im not rly sure if anyones willing to actually start a campaign with anyone as new as i am. like i know the basic rules and stuff but how do i actually START yk

ornate kiln
#

you can try online or find a local group.

for online, see #find-a-game or places like roll20 or /lfg on reddit
for local, go to game stores or recruit friends/family

hearty blaze
#

DM’s accept new players all the time, and you can start in #find-a-game or looking at a local games store or library

hearty blaze
obsidian wedge
#

These things helped me understand more about dnd and how to play

#

So far played only one session with a group i found

lament mortar
obsidian wedge
#

You just find a good group and it’s all fun even you mess up role play or something

lament mortar
#

alr ill take ur advice bro

#

thanks

obsidian wedge
#

Good luck 🫡

hearty blaze
kind kindle
#

I've played d&d a handful of times but am still pretty new to it. Im looking for a group i can join

edgy onyx
kind kindle
#

Thanks

rigid vigil
#

does anybody know any good videos or resources to learn as much about the game as possible

exotic remnantBOT
lavish kayak
#

@rigid vigil the free rules are linked above, read them and ask any questions you might have

night bone
#

hello, im new to dnd can anyone tell me how to play ? or what to do

exotic remnantBOT
lavish kayak
#

@night bone the free rules are linked above, read them and ask any questions you might have

copper quarry
#

Hey guys, I'm kinda new to dnd, I know the basics but I do need help with filling out character sheets at some spots. I can function sort of indepently with it, but I may ask questions every now and then. My favorite race is Tiefling, and I like bards and Druids for what class I may choose.

harsh fjord
#

Here's a good place for those questions!

copper quarry
#

Thanks for the warm welcome, I'm in a dnd club so I know a few things

wild onyx
#

Take it a step at a time. Class, pick that, fill in the bits. Background, same again. Use a handy bit of scrap paper if you like before you commit to an actual sheet.

copper quarry
#

my next character is probably gonna be a bard charlatan tiefling

#

when that time comes obviously lol

wild onyx
#

A classic combo. Are you using the 2014 or 2024 rules?

copper quarry
#

uhh I'm not sure

#

I'll check with my club DM on that

#

dnd is so much fun but it's so hard to find experienced dungeon masters and players 😔

fossil sonnet
#

Damn lucky, im just starting and im struggling to find a dm

copper quarry
#

or just ppl in general

copper quarry
#

many schools have dnd clubs

fossil sonnet
#

I just used dnd beyond for my character sheet

#

I checked but my school has like zero clubs

copper quarry
#

I should probably do that

#

dang

fossil sonnet
#

Yeah, it was kinda confusing but i got it done

#

I made a chaotic good human bard

#

Hes extremely weak tho, he has 7 strength😭😭

copper quarry
#

damn

#

OOPSIES little cuss slipped out

lavish kayak
#

dam is allowed actually

copper quarry
#

oops I did it again

fossil sonnet
#

I never really considered it a swear

lavish kayak
#

anything not allowed will get you a 1 minute timeout

copper quarry
fossil sonnet
#

But my skills are good, i think so atleast

copper quarry
#

Alr gotta go chat 2 minutes till lunch is over

fossil sonnet
#

I have +4 on like 5 skills

#

Ight see you

copper quarry
subtle sedge
#

hi whats up

mild river
#

hello

lavish kayak
#

hi!

mild river
#

im reading the dnd tales channel and its so funny

#

this game is good for people like me who have their suspention of disbelief easily satisfied

unreal token
quick temple
#

Hey where do I learn dnd because I'm brand new😅

exotic remnantBOT
lavish kayak
#

@quick temple the free rules are linked above, read them and ask any questions you might have

quick temple
#

Okay

quick temple
wispy tartan
#

Any advice for finding play-by-post games specifically?

lavish kayak
lavish kayak
true shard
copper quarry
#

sneaking my phone in class tehehehe

harsh fjord
harsh fjord
fossil sonnet
lavish kayak
#

dont advertise for games here, do it in the designated channels

echo kelp
#

Yes - it’s off-topic to solicit or organize games outside of the Looking for Game channels

azure creek
#

Hi

lavish kayak
#

hi!

weak escarp
#

Would a dwarven barbarian/artificer be considered complicated for somebody still learning D&D?

lavish kayak
#

yes

#

any multiclass would

#

especially a non-core class

#

and classes that dont work together at that

weak escarp
#

What are considered the best beginner classes?

lavish kayak
#

but yeah multiclassing in general is not something you should be doing as a newcomer

lavish kayak
#

some will require like 10 minutes of extra reading but thats about it

harsh fjord
#

Rogues, fighters, and barbarians have the fewest mechanics, whereas spellcasters often give the most options. Which appeals more to you is something you'd decide.

weak escarp
#

Which gives me the most balance for melee and range without being too squishy?

lavish kayak
#

probably fighter

weak escarp
#

Thanks

unreal token
#

Fighter, and I swear I'm saying this not just because it's my favorite class

topaz garnet
#

a dex fighter can use ranged weapons and finesse melee quite well

weak escarp
#

Mine can't use crap

#

His best stat is a 10

main fulcrum
#

Did you roll for that?

weak escarp
#

Yes

main fulcrum
#

That's not really a playable character

lavish kayak
#

what did you roll?

weak escarp
#

10, 5, 10, 10, 10, 7

main fulcrum
#

What method?

lavish kayak
#

i meant how did you roll?

weak escarp
#

D&D beyond

#

I have horrible luck with dice

lavish kayak
#

ddb sure be wierd

main fulcrum
#

If it was just for practice, don't worry about it. Though that seems really low even for the usual rolling methods. If it was for a game, ask if you can least use point buy instead

#

4d6 drop lowest isn't usually that bad

weak escarp
#

It was for practice

wild onyx
#

?tag new fighter

exotic remnantBOT
#

classFighter Fighter

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

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

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

wild onyx
#

(I'm pulling all the levers today!)

This might help. I too don't agree with rolling for your stats.

weak escarp
#

What's wrong with rolling for stats?

harsh fjord
#

Not all DMs accept them, and those that do will want to personally witness them.

weak escarp
#

Makes sense

harsh fjord
#

As a DM, I dislike the randomness because I don't want players to be stronger than each other.

weak escarp
#

I mean, my dude has an intelligence of 6 but 16 charisma

#

Literally just a fallout 4 character

main fulcrum
#

If your highest number was 10, how do you have a 16 Charisma?

weak escarp
#

I re-rolled

#

I wasn't about to go in with a dude that could barely carry a sword lol

main fulcrum
#

Ah. I admit I'm also a point buy person, but using whatever method for practice isn't a big deal

#

Just don't expect to keep any stats not rolled with a DM

weak escarp
#

Just looked at it and honestly, it looks better cause I can't roll high numbers to save my life

minor burrow
glossy tusk
#

I can’t even post a dinosaur

hearty blaze
#

Not if it’s a gif

glossy tusk
#

This is rather upsetting

#

But fair

daring berry
#

What's good found the newcomers channel

#

You may stop clapping

hearty blaze
#

still clapping

glossy tusk
#

we are twinning gang

#

yuh

hearty blaze
#

Can I help you two with anything?

daring berry
#

Twin gang gang twin

#

Find me a dm

#

Im ready to play

glossy tusk
hearty blaze
hearty blaze
glossy tusk
#

glad to be here

daring berry
#

I posted in the dm server just waiting on responses

hearty blaze
#

That happens, now just gotta wait

glossy tusk
#

I messed up on mine, but ill have to accept that🥀

wind flame
#

OwO

zinc wave
#

hello

wind flame
#

Hi

wheat crystal
#

Welcome!

wind flame
#

Thank you

tacit island
#

Hello!

storm yew
#

Hi

#

I’m wondering

#

Anyone have a newbie group I can join :3

true bear
#

What do you need so start playing in this server?

main fulcrum
#

Games aren't played on this server. But you can use the info in #find-a-game to look for games advertises here and played elsewhere

true bear
#

What would you need before you join a game?

wild onyx
tacit island
#

I’d like to be in a game!

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.
fervent knot
#

How good is the vecna: eve of ruin? I'm a huge stranger things fan and I literally just found out about this. I have no experience with dnd

wheat crystal
#

It's very dissimilar to Stranger Things if that's your frame of reference. Their Vecna actually got its name from D&D's Vecna

fervent knot
#

Oh yeah but now I been reading it's a bit advanced

wheat crystal
#

I haven't ran or played it myself but some of my friends have. It's alright, definitely needs some DM legwork to make it shine

#

That being said it's definitely not the best module to run for newbies

fervent knot
#

Yeah I just want one that's geared towards newcomers and has a theme similar to stranger things 4 lol

harsh fjord
shut kite
#

I am a super newcomer. I have never played before and I am kind of nervous to start. Any words of encouragement would be greatly appreciated

unreal token
harsh fjord
#

It’s a game that’s supposed to be fun, and while you’ll find bad apples in any community, I think most folks want others to love this hobby.

unreal token
#

So go forth and have fun

harsh fjord
#

There’s also so many people out there; odds are good there’s a table out there for you!

somber vortex
#

I've never played dnd and wanted to start playing and learning how to do so where would i do so

exotic remnantBOT
topaz garnet
harsh fjord
somber vortex
shut kite
#

Thank you, all.

leaden remnant
#

YAAAY I FOUND A DND SERVER

echo kelp
#

The official one too.

exotic remnantBOT
leaden remnant
#

Helloo

echo kelp
#

Welcome to the official D&D Discord server run by Wizards of the Coast, publishers of D&D

#

If you're new to D&D check out #learn-to-play and the bot message above for useful resources to help get you started.

leaden remnant
echo kelp
#

But you made it!

leaden remnant
#

It's the power of the nerd inside of me lol

#

Me and my friend are from small villages so no party founded near us:(

#

BUT!
Since we went to the big city for university we we're determined to find a party and nerd out! abilityCharisma

#

But the city people are scarying me us ^^'

echo kelp
#

Look for a bookstore, game shop, or even university game/ttrpg club
us D&D nerds are out there

#

We also have our own Looking For Game channels here on the server.

#

I'll need to bounce for now but welcome again to the server! (and check #channel-guide to see our many channels for specific D&D topics)

ancient trail
#

Hello fellow dnd noobs!

hearty blaze
glossy tusk
#

Sup

hearty blaze
#

I’m a 2-year-in-the-making noob

glossy tusk
#

Unc noob

hearty blaze
#

Oi

ancient trail
#

im also a slightly experienced noob

glossy tusk
#

I’m sorry unc noob

hearty blaze
#

Oi

unreal token
#

I'm impressed, Nugget, you've absorbed quite a lot in 2 years, this should encourage you others

#

You don't need a lifetime of study to play D&D

hearty blaze
#

You need like, 1-2 days

#

If that

unreal token
#

Sounds about right

hearty blaze
#

Depends on the person, give or take a day

glossy tusk
#

I know basics, for the most part, for specifics it takes a minute to get down or remember details

hearty blaze
#

That’s my checklist for everything you need to know before going into a first session

glossy tusk
hearty blaze
hearty blaze
glossy tusk
#

I would like to know more traditional tho, my last dm was a lot more homebrew then I realized

unreal token
hearty blaze
#

Yup

#

You learn smt new everyday

glossy tusk
#

He knows a thing or two cause he’s see a thing or two

unreal token
#

or three

hearty blaze
#

I’ve seen 4. At least.

fast lodge
#

i’m a noob with absolutely no experience 😄

hearty blaze
#

How can I help you?

fast lodge
#

Idk
my friend just tood me to join

topaz garnet
#

Well, take a look at some of the resources and see if it interests you.
Sitting around a table, whether a literal physical table, or a metaphorical digital one in a voice call, playing as characters in a story in a system specializing in medieval high fantasy combat

modern galleon
#

heyy

royal bear
#

Hello! New player here, my name's Alekey. I haven't played D&D yet, but I love Baldur's Gate 3 and Vox Machina. So I'm excited to find people to finally play with!

hearty blaze
#

Halllooooo

#

Also I don’t recommend sharing your name on a public server this big

topaz garnet
#

also isn't it against server rules to expose any personal info

modern galleon
#

sup i litteraly never played dnd and i really wanna try out w someone , is there like any game where i can join or is that not work like that

hearty blaze
shut zealot
#

Here on the same boat watched vox machina haven’t finished yet loved baldurs gate and currently watching campaign 4 since well it’s the newest one to get a feel of kinda what dnd is and looking forward to start playing dnd

hearty blaze
topaz garnet
hearty blaze
#

Ope bet me to it

exotic remnantBOT
modern galleon
#

yea i have seen like 20 vids of rules ;D i just wanna try the game , i just like reply to the find game posts and wait?

hearty blaze
royal bear
topaz garnet
true musk
wild onyx
cobalt juniper
#

Hi everyone. Im very new and have no clue what to do, but I read the drizzt books and thought this could be fun.

topaz garnet
#

Well, there are the resources for new players listed in the bot post just up there, go ahead and give the basic rules a read and feel free to ask any clarifying questions here

cedar violet
#

I been needing to read the Drizzt novels but have been to busy.

cedar violet
fleet scroll
#

Hey everyone Im very new. I really want to deep dive into dnd I’ve always been an outsider looking in just like videos,shorts and stuff but I do love rpgs (I play them all the time ). I’ve always wanted to get more into dark fantasy type things and actually get in character. I for real just don’t know where to start any advice would be amazing 😁

echo kelp
#

#learn-to-play and check the pinned messages! And welcome to the official D&D Discord!

#

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

fleet scroll
slow surge
#

Hello! I just got here and im really beginner , my only experience is a oneshot and a few sessions of a campaign that im no longer a part of. Speaking of campaigns i noticed there are a lot of homebrew campaigns here (or campaigns that mention homebrew) which is a new term to me
Im having a little bit of difficulty in understanding the term because i thought homebrews have their own power system which needs a session 0 but apparently there’s also some that keep stuff in the players handbook like classes and spells but have their own world building and lore
Are they also considered homebrew? How much creative liberty does it take to make it a homebrew?

hearty blaze
echo kelp
#

?homebrew

exotic remnantBOT
#
What is homebrew?

The term homebrew can refer to a few things, but mostly means "unofficial rules," or rules that you won't find in an official D&D publication.

Homebrewing can be a Dungeon Master creating their own monster from scratch, writing their own adventure, or deciding to permit changes to existing rules to better fit their table or players' needs.

It's important to note that homebrew rules are only acceptable at non-organized tables, and homebrew rules cannot be used at Adventurers League tables. Always check with your DM on what homebrew is (or isn't) permitted at your table.

hearty blaze
#

For example, an entire combat system based around fruit slicing is homebrew. That being said, a house rule that turns off auto fails and successes for Nat ones and twenties is also homebrew.

lean marsh
#

Hello

hearty blaze
#

Hallo

lean marsh
#

I am very new

hearty blaze
#

Hi very new, I’m Nugget. How may I help you?

lean marsh
#

well I have almost zero understnading of the game beyond character creation and my country has near zero events to play

#

so I am trying to learn and see if the game is for me

#

BG3 showed me that I am going to be a fan of the rp and stories created but I have my reservasions about the combat and casting system

hearty blaze
#

Then to learn the rules I recommend reading up on #learn-to-play ,specifically the first few chapters of the free rules, and then checking out #find-a-game when you’re ready

lean marsh
#

I have used those and I understnad

hearty blaze
#

Then great

lean marsh
#

but I still don't understnad how cobat and the whole game flows

#

I am one of those people that needs to be taken by the hand and be explained eventhe most mintiue details

hearty blaze
#

Well, a DM gives a setting and the players choose what to do. If they need to do something difficult, they roll and the roll determines the outcome. Sometimes, they will need to fight, and that will require everyone to rol initiative to determine the action order.

#

Every turn you have an action and a bonus action, as well as a reaction you can use on other people’s turns

bleak roost
#

Hi

slow surge
lean marsh
echo kelp
#

It includes lore

lean marsh
#

so spells how do they recharge? what spells recharge? can they be spamed? does the game has some sort of mana?

wild onyx
echo kelp
lean marsh
#

also if I am playing online what do I need to have

echo kelp
#

?tag new online

exotic remnantBOT
lean marsh
#

okay

hearty blaze
lean marsh
#

thanks

#

and what is the better campaing for me to start?

slow surge
hearty blaze
lean marsh
#

ok

hearty blaze
lean marsh
#

I have no idea what those terms mean

hearty blaze
lean marsh
#

I mean I know that campaigns are pre made games with stories

#

But have no idea what the two you just said are

hearty blaze
hearty blaze
hearty blaze
lean marsh
#

okay

#

and how long does anything last?

hearty blaze
bleak roost
#

Hey i nead som help

hearty blaze
hearty blaze
bleak roost
#

I am confused abaut carekter shets

lean marsh
hearty blaze
bleak roost
hearty blaze
hearty blaze
#

I can also link a character creation guide if that helps

bleak roost
hearty blaze
lean marsh
bleak roost
hearty blaze
#

Everyone is new once

#

If you’re worried about that though, I recommend one-shots

lean marsh
hearty blaze
#

They don’t have the commitment or seriousness of full-on campaigns, and they can help you build confidence

hearty blaze
#

But yes, pretty much? There’s no continuity, it’s just like a chapter for a book.

lean marsh
#

how do I go looking for them they sound like exacly what I need

lean marsh
hearty blaze
#

The looking for games posts will most likely specify for one shots

lean marsh
#

okay thank you so much

bleak roost
#

I want to make a dragon carekter but i am so confused i am to stupid for this

ornate kiln
bleak roost
hearty blaze
#

You can be a Dragonborn, possibly?

wild onyx
ornate kiln
#

Dragonborn seems like it fits. they dont always have wings but once per day they can get them and fly (after level 5)

bleak roost
#

That is cool sorry for asking Just i am New and confused sorry sorry

hearty blaze
#

No need to apologise for being new

bleak roost
#

Thanks

ornate kiln
#

this channel is for helping newbies, so no reason to apologize.

but yeah, what do you want your character to do? fight with weapons, cast spells?

hearty blaze
#

Damage, support, fight unarmed…
List goes on