#dnd-newcomers

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

fervent shoal
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Sad.

verbal ferry
fervent shoal
verbal ferry
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Sir. So why are you sad if you can share

fervent shoal
plush moat
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hi is any one free to call so i can ask questions and such about dnd

verbal ferry
fervent shoal
plush moat
verbal ferry
verbal ferry
plush moat
plush moat
verbal ferry
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I see

fervent shoal
true musk
rugged hull
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Guys I’m a new person looking to start a game that will accommodate newer players and are willing to kinda teach them?

hearty blaze
rugged hull
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Where do I use the command?

deft sigil
rugged hull
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Ohhh okay!

sour sorrel
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If any new players want to have a session I’m free most days and I love teaching people dnd my dms are always open

fair barn
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Hey guys should I join and club

brittle goblet
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Hello

still leaf
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Hello

velvet jetty
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Hello

rugged hull
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Heyyy

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Anybody running a session? Or wanting to start one?

untold burrow
rugged hull
velvet jetty
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If you did find a campaign what would you play?

marsh venture
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hi how do you submit a lf for dm request? T^T

edgy onyx
untold burrow
marsh venture
rugged hull
topaz garnet
rugged hull
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Ohhh character wise?

topaz garnet
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yea

rugged hull
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Okay we’re gonna act like I didn’t just misread that lol. I have a character she’s very basic. An astral elf rogue chaotic good stats are about as basic for that race as it can get I have the character sheet if you’d wanna see it?

silk oar
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It seems I'm very late to the party on this one.

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One second while I do some reading.

jagged pier
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i just joined and this my first day on this server

rugged hull
jagged pier
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and im looking for a praty

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i did SOME OKAY some research before hand

silk oar
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You don't know how many times my friends have told me that I would love DnD only for me to perpetually set it in the back of my mind and forget about it days later

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Today I bite the bullet

still leaf
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If we are about to start a game, let me in?

torn hound
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I literally just joined, so I’m glad to see a handful of newcomers here with me!
Never played/had friends interested, but I’m excited to learn more and jump into an adventure!

jagged pier
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same!

silk oar
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If we have this many newcomers

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silk oar
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It may be best for us to stick together and run a few campaigns as a group

rugged hull
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I have some friends who play it religiously. She actually bought me a set of dice a year ago because she knew I’d pull it from the back of my mind. She gave them to me today cause for once I figured why not try something new lol! I’ve never really played but I would love to start a campaign

marsh venture
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As much as I'd love to run a game myself, there's just not enough creative juice (and attention to detail) in my brain to do so T^T

rugged hull
silk oar
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That way we don't disturb more experienced players with our naivety

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And can grow our knowledge simultaniously

jagged pier
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ja!

topaz garnet
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All of yall, make sure to have gone through a perusal of the basic rules, and feel free to ask questions to elaborate on specifics

topaz garnet
jagged pier
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btw

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i got a question

rugged hull
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It’s mostly finding a DM willing to teach us

silk oar
topaz garnet
silk oar
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I'll just need to ensure I understand all there is to it at the end of the day

jagged pier
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is CARL HERE?

silk oar
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The closest thing I have to Dm experience is storytelling for BOTC

rugged hull
jagged pier
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just asking

silk oar
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And writing novels I suppose

rugged hull
jagged pier
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yeah i would love to join to!

rugged hull
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Story telling with HIGH attention to details

silk oar
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BOTC is very much inspired by this game

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And it shows

rugged hull
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Idk what BOTC is

silk oar
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Blood on the Clocktower

torn hound
jagged pier
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same

rugged hull
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If y’all want to actually start something lmk and I can make a server and invite yall to it?

silk oar
jagged pier
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I WANNA BE IN A GAME BADLY

silk oar
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A DM is only as prosperous as the players they lead

silk oar
jagged pier
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)_)

silk oar
jagged pier
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0-0

rugged hull
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From what I gather it’s very roleplay and you need to get into your character

jagged pier
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ALRIGHT!

rugged hull
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Yall can send me a friend request if you want to!

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I’ll make a server and invite yall!

silk oar
topaz garnet
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Make sure you all keep frequenting here to ask your questions dndLol
It's a fortunate time for you to take a read and ask some questions

jagged pier
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i have a idea for a character

velvet jetty
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I love the energy. Good luck

rugged hull
jagged pier
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but im scared its a disaster

silk oar
jagged pier
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bascilly a character who is a murder hobo at heart

rugged hull
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I was shown an app on character sheets and everything!

silk oar
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Characters are defined not by what they are, but what they aren't

torn hound
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I will be making a character sheet within by this weekend at the LATEST!
I may need a little bit of assistance, just to be sure I’m going about it the right way, but I’ll watch some videos/read some articles on how to do it!

jagged pier
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but "accidently" helps the party

rugged hull
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Yea! And if you want some tips I did a little OC things back in the day so I’d be willing to help!

silk oar
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I have a lot of character design/writing under my belt

jagged pier
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9mountain dwarf0

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its a mountain dwarf

silk oar
marsh venture
jagged pier
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thanks i was just nearvous!

silk oar
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At the end of the day, this is simply a game. You lose nothing yet gain plenty from design failure

still leaf
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So how many here would be wililng and able to start something right now if we find a DM?

untold burrow
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Keep me posted on on the group that seems to be forming

jagged pier
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also i imagine he is wearing like a hood or something

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0_0

rugged hull
silk oar
rugged hull
jagged pier
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i already did 0_0

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x-x

rugged hull
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I got you invited!

untold burrow
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Added

jagged pier
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im currently thinking of my guy sending some poor goblin into space with a ax

still leaf
jagged pier
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not the blade

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the handle

untold burrow
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I just want a normal campaign lol high fantasy sorta thing

charred violet
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Woah I see some planning already happening, how many folks and if ya'll got room for one more 👀

untold burrow
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Sorry were full now

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Theres 6 newbies in the group already and thats alot for the dm. If a spot opens up we'll let you know.

charred violet
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No worries, best of luck folks! phrog

strange fern
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Hi

deft sigil
jagged pier
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bruh i got kicked

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by some dude because he doesnt think mountain dwarf is real

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IT IS

edgy onyx
jagged pier
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man who am i gonna play with now?

main fulcrum
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It was real in 2014. They may have been using 2024 rules where there's really only 1 type of dwarf, but sounds like they could have been nicer about it

untold burrow
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@jagged pier you got kicked for caps locking everyone and screaming random ideas at people.

jagged pier
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wait

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hold up

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ahh i see

untold burrow
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Bringing nothing advantageous to the table while we're trying to organise actual characters. Seemingly like a 10 year old(no offence) hopped up on sugar kids

jagged pier
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i was useing some outdated sources XD

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alr cool i get it

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i was being rude

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yeah i was at blame

untold burrow
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Good of you to acknowledge that.

jagged pier
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have a good day

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yeah maybe dnd is not for me

untold burrow
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Just do your research and find a group more suited to your needs

topaz garnet
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That was just one game that ended up incompatible/clashing

bright crag
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i have been making so many character ideas lately

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shame a whole lot of it would need homebrewing

near galleon
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Hehe...started a campaign with some friends and we've only had one session so far and it went chaotic in like five seconds.

jagged pier
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well now im completly demorlized

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and im probly not gonna even try to join more games

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welp im leaving for now

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bye

topaz garnet
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That's a severe overreaction

lethal blaze
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Ahh! So this is the space for the folks who are new to dnd?

jagged pier
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yeah

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i know im just really in a bad mood

topaz garnet
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lethal blaze
bright crag
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hmmm

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gonna make some more bug character

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bugs are so versatile

untold burrow
jagged pier
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@bright crag sorry for the troble 0_0

bright crag
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hm?

jagged pier
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oop

near galleon
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Same...I love DnD for the chaos. I haven't played in a few years and happy to have a group again.

timid obsidian
jagged pier
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mb i meant that for trama

timid obsidian
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(big hd fan)

jagged pier
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since apperntly im kinda dumb and tried to use a subrace that you cant anymore0_0

bright crag
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yknow bugs are like

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80% of all animal life

jagged pier
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i genuly didnt know it wasnt avaible

edgy onyx
bright crag
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you cannot escape the bugs

timid obsidian
bright crag
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so like

timid obsidian
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yall just had a misunderstanding it happens

bright crag
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yknow honeypot ants?

timid obsidian
bright crag
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working on making a honeypot ant alchemist that stores potion in the abdomen

bright crag
timid obsidian
olive quiver
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Ok... Don't know what that is

bright crag
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lemme fetch a pic for a character ive been thinking about

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wheres that bugger..

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found it

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oh right

hearty blaze
bright crag
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no images here. anywho

hearty blaze
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And yeah no photos

bright crag
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thinking of making a trilobite beetle paladin with focus on defense

near galleon
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Oo

bright crag
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shit would be wack design wise since trilobite beetles look dope as hell

hearty blaze
bright crag
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omg

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if i mix both id get something similar to the architech from silksong

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thats dope as hell for an artificer

hearty blaze
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Ah that bugger, yeah that could be very cool

bright crag
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tho i do need some homebrewing for the honeypot ant

hearty blaze
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How so?

bright crag
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since yknow. abdominal liquid storage

hearty blaze
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No, i did not know
But surely there’s something. What would that do mechanically?

bright crag
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hold on i think i can send a gif

hearty blaze
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No gifs

bright crag
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aight

hearty blaze
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The dragon will eat it

bright crag
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look up honeypot ants then

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their whole gimmick is basically food storage

hearty blaze
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Well im sure you can do that in dnd.

bright crag
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is there like

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a spot i can fetch a picture to show what i mean?

hearty blaze
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What do you wanna be able to do mechanically with it?

hearty blaze
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DM’s maybe?

bright crag
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yeah imma do that

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there

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this is the honeypot ant

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the whole idea i got is storing a whole lot of one potion and potentially have it used as a breath weapon

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so like

hearty blaze
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Ahhh

bright crag
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a heal potion used as a breath weapon on allies

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less effective but heals multiple at once

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thats the gimmick i had in mind

hearty blaze
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Yeah thats definitely homebrew, or flavoured healing

bright crag
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there was also my boy aranea that had to be homebrewed a lot since it was a feral (not anthro) silk producing spider

topaz garnet
bright crag
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i mean thats about the irl ants

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the idea for the character ant was the potion breath thing

topaz garnet
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that feature would rely on either an extremely specific character option or on the DM having the party find certain magic items.

bright crag
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i was thinking about if push comes to shove and my ant does die then wathever potion he was storing bursts out

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i like playing characters with some form of gimmick to them

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hmmm

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i got another character/gimmick idea

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some support character that uses a censer as a weapon and buffing tool

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thought id be fun to basically have an incense burner as a main item

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might head to bed. been yapping up a storm here

jaunty void
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Hi c:

timid obsidian
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hola

dull kindle
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You can reflavor a mace or a morningstar as a censer

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Instead of a spiky ball at the tip its the censer itself

bright crag
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oooh smart

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if that didnt work i was thinking of making a perfumer similar to the ones in elden ring

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so likely an alchemist?

dull kindle
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There's the Alchemist subclass for the Artificer

bright crag
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that could work

topaz garnet
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oh yeah you could definitely flavour your spells as doing those perfume swings

topaz garnet
haughty cedar
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Hi, i’m willing to start playing but i’m not sure how to créate a character

hearty blaze
bright crag
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think the most sessions i had in any campain was 3

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group kinda dissolved most of the time

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there was that one time that the DMs house burnt down

haughty cedar
bright crag
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happened like a year or so ago

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didnt get the details but they are safe

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also got promoted from he to she since then

haughty cedar
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Glad everyone is safe

bright crag
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wild stuff lmao

hearty blaze
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Didn’t expect to read that today

haughty cedar
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The kinda story the DM was developing was fire 🔥

haughty cedar
bright crag
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since my brain keeps wanting to call them he due to calling them he for the longest time ive been using my default they and them for anyone

haughty cedar
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Where Can i find people To play online campaigns?

bright crag
untold burrow
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Wish the looking for players thing worked a bit more like destiny lfg. Open to public at that time, once spots are full yall play for however long determined with everyone going "same time next week?"

haughty cedar
untold burrow
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Id play multiple times a week if I could with the same character honestly

granite bloom
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or try forums like r/lfg

haughty cedar
untold burrow
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Im curious as to why that guy got pinged twice by 2 people within the same minute

granite bloom
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is it a question only they can help with? or something more general?

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no worries hope you get the answers you need

pearl thorn
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so many nice ppl here

pearl thorn
marsh venture
haughty cedar
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Thanks for the compliment ❤️

pearl thorn
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still cool

haughty cedar
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Did you finish Jojolion?

pearl thorn
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nah im on sbr rn but i watch small deep dives here and there

haughty cedar
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Sbr is the peak man, enjoy it

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Ive played Baldur Gate 3, and i liked the ranger class, is it recommended for a newcomer to start with a ranger?

topaz garnet
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?tag new complexity

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Class Complexity

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

surreal salmon
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SBR is arguably one of the best parts of Jojo

topaz garnet
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animes also aren't really a D&D topic or on topic for D&D newcomers

surreal salmon
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apologies

haughty cedar
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Sorry

haughty cedar
dull kindle
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Ranger is unfortunately heavily homebrewed in bg3 so it takes some time to get used to it

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Namely Natural Explorer and Favored Enemy are more niche in dnd than they are in bg3

haughty cedar
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Oh, i didnt know

dull kindle
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I prefer the bg3 version tbf but it is what it is

haughty cedar
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I liked it, but i suffered Sometimes

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The animal companions are a Great help

harsh mortar
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i asked in the other channel—but it kinda got flooded and I didn’t want to be a nuisance.

would anyone be willing to help me out making a temporary character before i commit to any one-shot or campaign? i understand how I just want a trial run!

hearty escarp
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If you feel like anything is stopping you from continuing, here is the perfect place to ask.

buoyant sage
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👋

hearty blaze
untold burrow
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Heyoo

buoyant sage
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I am new to this, I used to play with a group of friends but we never followed all the rules of D&D. I'm curious about how it works correctly with other player's.

harsh mortar
hearty escarp
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When looking for games, you can also look out for games that are advertised as open to newcomers.

harsh mortar
harsh beacon
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Going through the monsters Manuel rn and I see on hp it says like for example the owlbear it says 59(7d10 + 21) what does this mean exactly ?

hearty escarp
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The first number is the average hp of that monster. The numbers in the parenthesis is the roll formula for it, which includes the monsters hit dice.

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Most of the time you'll just want to use the average, but you can also determine the monsters hp randomly by rolling these.

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The hit dice are also relevant if the monster (for whatever reason) takes a short rest.

harsh beacon
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Ahh so if I want to add some randomness I would role 7 10 dice and then add 21 ?

hearty escarp
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yep

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I find it to be too much work most times. If I want a weaker monster, I just subtract some number that feels appropriate that is still within these bounds. And the opposite for a tankier monster.

dense ridge
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First impression of this game, let me guess, it has dungeons and dragons?

hearty escarp
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Oh boy let me tell you

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so many dungeons - and a lot of dragons to boot

harsh beacon
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Gold dragon best dragon

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hearty escarp
harsh beacon
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Question can you explain to me the hit dice

prime bolt
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Can a character have a dog? Also if i want to add mindflyers on a campaign wich is the best options for that

hearty escarp
hearty escarp
harsh beacon
hearty escarp
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You also add your constitution modifier to each roll. Say you have a a maximum of 24 hit poins, but you took 10 points of damage. So you have 14 hit points.

You choose to roll 1d10, roll a 6 and add your constitution modifier. Let's say for example that you have a 14 in constitution, giving you a +2 modifier. You end up with a total of 8 hit points healed.
So now you're at 22 hit points. You can choose not to spend another hit dice, if you want to save it for a later point.

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Or you can spend a second hit die immediately if you really want to heal those remaining 2 hit points.

harsh beacon
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I see thank you for covering this

untold burrow
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Will let you know when I find a dungeon or dragon

sour sorrel
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And forgoing spoilers maybe a few sessions away from finding a dragon

keen ermine
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Hii I'm a total newbie, I wanted to play my first dnd campaing and I found my way here :3 (I have absolute zero idea someone pls halp)

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sour sorrel
wheat zealot
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Can I get some help

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What is homebrew

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Like ik what it is but like what are the specifics of what can and can't be in a homebrew game

echo kelp
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?homebrew

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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.

wheat zealot
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So could I make an elden ring inspired campaign and call it homebrew

echo kelp
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It would be homebrew yes because it wasn’t published by D&D

odd gate
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Hi

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jagged pier
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okay hello guys

wheat crystal
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Welcome!

red parcel
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Welcome @fathom musk !!

toxic loom
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Is there dnd but other themes than fantasy?

real mesa
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ofc

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you can always change the setting

hearty escarp
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I'd say it covers different flavors of fantasy, but the system itself is pretty tightly fixed in fantasy as a baseline.

toxic loom
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I understand so no futuristic stuff or modern day stuff

wheat crystal
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Keep in mind that D&D typically serves a heroic fantasy. While it can accommodate non-fantasy settings (e.g. Sci-Fi, Modern, Superhero, etc) it is not the best at it

toxic loom
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that makes sense

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Ok thank you

hearty escarp
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Yep. There are space pirates in D&D, but they are fantasy space pirates.

toxic loom
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Hahahahahahaha

wheat crystal
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A TTRPG built for the theme you want will generally serve you better than modifying one built for a different theme.

real mesa
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if you have an experienced dm then they wouldnt have a problem changing to from fantasy.

toxic loom
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No just player, i didnt really see big platforms outside of dnd to find people who might do non fantasy ttrpg but i got it, changing the core of dnd which fantasy wont make much sense ok ty

real mesa
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thats not true you can still do it

hearty escarp
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There may not be big platforms, but there are enthusiastic platforms. They exist if you look for them, just gotta be specific.

toxic loom
toxic loom
real mesa
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dont let that hold you back even new dms can be amazing at it

wheat crystal
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With homebrew and imagination you can do anything with the game. However the base rules are meant to accommodate fantasy.

toxic loom
wheat crystal
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It’s not that it’s impossible to reflavor and make extra mechanics or change rulings around to accommodate say, modern or sci-fi. It’s just that it won’t be as able to mechanically represent those themes in a satisfactory way

hearty escarp
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And the more extra rules, the harder it will be for everyone to keep track of all of the exceptions.

toxic loom
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Yea reasonable

wheat crystal
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For example, there are options for futuristic and modern weapons, but they’re sort made through the lens of 5e mechanics, which means they’re made from the same chassis as the regular medieval/fantasy weapons.

lethal blaze
toxic loom
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Yes there alot of aspects which would be influenced into more complication and complexity

unreal token
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To use a car analogy, can you take a normal passenger road car and turn it into an off-roader? Sure, with $10,000 and 3 months in the shop, but it's probably easier to just buy an off-road vehicle to begin with;

i.e, if you want a dystopian futuristic TTRPG, easier to just pickup Cyberpunk rather than try to make D&D fit that setting

toxic loom
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For me fantasy and those mediaval figures and tokens and all dont look appealing. Personally i dislike to look at those grotesque fantasy races and enemies (◞‸◟) sci fi and modern figures on the other hand 😝

wheat crystal
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So, for example, in a modern TTRPG you might want a robust gun system like attachments and manufactures and ammo types. In 5e they’re all summed up simply (e.g. “hunting rifle,” “pistol”).

In another example in a sci-fi RPG you might want a hacking system. Which would require a computer system (or just computers as items) 5e doesn’t have that so you could either play a TTRPG that has that already or do a bunch of homebrew to make such a mini-system work in 5e

fallow charm
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Hiyas everyone

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I’m new to…everything but I created a character on d&d beyond just because

wheat crystal
toxic loom
toxic loom
wheat crystal
summer solstice
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I'm looking to join a homebrew campaign I have a character already made for a campaign but the dm is taking their time and players are worse then beginners and been trying to work something out I want to do more player options then try being a first time dm

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wheat crystal
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summer solstice
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thank you

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also trying to homebrew a cowboy like character for any homebrew campaign set within the dnd lore

soft solstice
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Alguém pra jogar em um server de mine e ser do meu clã? Vem pv

summer solstice
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don't understand that language

main fulcrum
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This server is English only I'm afraid

unreal token
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It's also about D&D, not Minecraft.

swift linden
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Does anyone want to play D&D I only play as a player and don’t have much experience but I’m looking for a few ppl who would be down to play online

summer solstice
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I'm also curious on dnd beyound do I need all the books to unlock all classes and races and feats to create characters and lore? for a campaign as both a player and dm?

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@swift linden I'm also still a new player looking for people to play dnd with but also a dm for the campaign

swift linden
summer solstice
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wonder if anyone on here know more about dnd beyond and playing online I use to play in a club in person using old school character creation now just trying to figure out these new ones

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main fulcrum
lethal blaze
soft solstice
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Anyone want to play on a Minecraft server and be in my clan? DM me.

soft solstice
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I don't know any English, I'm using a translator lol

unreal token
echo kelp
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Hey folks please make sure to keep all posts in English and generally on-topic per sever rules

soft solstice
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Good question, I don't know either, I just didn't know where to look, I don't even have a computer, I play Minecraft on my phone lol

echo kelp
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This channel is intended to help folks new to D&D get started with the core game rules/mechanics and help answer their questions

soft solstice
lavish kayak
echo kelp
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Yeah I think we got that clear that that would be off-topic

soft solstice
lavish kayak
echo kelp
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Feel free to ask about D&D questions you might run into as you learn D&D

lethal blaze
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Gusta, do you understand or do you need me to translate?

soft solstice
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Yes, I understand. Thank you for your attention.

lethal blaze
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Good ☺️

left prawn
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Hi guys! I'm playing after a long time so I have chosen the artificer class but we are using rolled stats and im confused between which one to choose, can someone help me?

lavish kayak
echo kelp
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?tag new abilities

lavish kayak
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?tag abilities

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?tag new artificer

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.

lavish kayak
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ah, there we go

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dyno is just slow

echo kelp
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Too much turkey yesterday… lol

summer solstice
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@main fulcrum is there a way to get all content with out buying each book just that's a lot of money to build up the content up to the current books for 5e

lavish kayak
echo kelp
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They can use DnDBeyond’s content sharing to share it with their group in the campaign

left prawn
# lavish kayak ah, there we go

Ahh no like I have rolled for the stats or rather my DM did and asked me to pick from 3 options? Can I dm you if you don't mind? It's totally alright if that's not okay

lavish kayak
left prawn
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Thank you!

summer solstice
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@echo kelp thank's been trying to do homebrew characters and the dm I had told me I could do that but on dnd beyond the character sheet won't allow full homebrew unless you have all content so was wondering if this was going to be fixed so if homebrewing you could use only homebrew that you or the dms have created

echo kelp
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Some D&D content is not free

summer solstice
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@echo kelp any books recommended that have all creatures,races,and classes and could make a westerner aka cowboy class? some groups I normally play with or have played with is all homebrew and some have a journey through the realms story where the players are transported from different realms or came from and also different dimensions

main fulcrum
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There is no single book that has everything

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There's a third party Gunslinger class that might work for you, depending on exactly what vibe you're looking for

lavish kayak
summer solstice
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well the character I'm wanting to design has amnesia and is kinda like a apoclitiptic style with a mix of steampunk but I also want one of his weapons to be a gunblade ff8 style but folding but was looking for just a few books that give more races and classes had someone that wanted a fairy race but we was also looking at getting the new 2024 books for the new rules and changes to what we could do

timid locust
summer solstice
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no not yet I had a lycan character made for another campaign I'm still waiting for a update on and he has a Ranma 1/2 style curse but he changes a little differently and we are still working out the details on that and his lycan heritage is like the wolfking books and series on Netflix so trying to have some ideas of some new characters for other campaigns

main fulcrum
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Honestly it sounds like you're homebrewing enough that you'd have to just make the content on D&D Beyond whether you bought the books or not

vast breach
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Explaining dnd to my sister rn

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Question

bright crag
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yes there is dragons

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you can romance them at your own risk

vast breach
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How many modifiers can you add? Like +1 ,+2 more?..

bright crag
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i havents seen anything past +2

honest mountain
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There’s no limit on how many modifiers can be used at once

bright crag
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so like

vast breach
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THANKS!

bright crag
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whats the highest possible modifier?

lavish kayak
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there are tomes that increase your stat and your stat cap

honest mountain
lavish kayak
lavish kayak
summer solstice
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what is best way to do a modifier in character creation for dnd beyond if don't have a dm? most dms want to create a sheet with the player

honest mountain
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100 strength and 1000 are the same

timid locust
lavish kayak
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thanks for clearing that up then

timid locust
lavish kayak
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(keep in mind extra buffs like bardic, expertise, etc

honest mountain
lavish kayak
summer solstice
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@timid locust well a lot of my character designs are for more of homebrew campaigns so yea it is up to the dm but once made I make a few tweaks and changes to my characters if need to but not too much where it's not my character anymore

lavish kayak
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also, homebrewing this much as a newbie isnt smart

timid locust
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I'm only trying to set realistic expectations. It's nice that you've found DMs who have accepted less-than-traditional characters in the past, but it's important to understand that it's not the norm.

Every step further you get away from the traditional swords and sorcery adventurer with all the standard equipment and abilities, it becomes exponentially more difficult to find a DM who will be willing to accept it.

summer solstice
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I have done homebrew before just this is first time not having friends and loosing a dm and doing everything online and through dnd beyond for character sheets is also new to me and I have seen homebrew campaigns with noobs on critical roll and other YouTube and podcast shows

timid locust
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I certainly can't stop you, but be prepared to have to cut one or all of the following:

  • Cowboy theme
  • Post Apocalyptic/Steampunk theme
  • Gunblade
  • Weapon that transforms
summer solstice
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weapon doesn't transform and gunblades have been a thing and there are guns that fold and interlock most rifles are done this way same as percy from vox machina

timid locust
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What I mean is that none of this is actually in DnD.

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The more you add, especially when it has mechanical effects, the less likely you are to find a game.

drifting escarp
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Hai hai

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New here ig

timid locust
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Welcome! Have any questions about DnD or how to get started?

drifting escarp
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Idk i joined but i might leave since im kinda too shy when it comes to socializing even if I find it fun

timid locust
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Up to you! If you have any questions, we'll be happy to answer them here whenever.

runic isle
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I'm not entirely sure that this is the right channel, so please correct me if it is not, but I've been playing DND for about a year now and for the first time I'm making a character that can cast spells. I feel like this is a super dumb question but how exactly do spell slots work? I googled it and the answer confused me

lean vortex
summer solstice
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also not sure on that some changes were made for 5e

lean vortex
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You can use a spell slot of a level to cast a spell of that level or lower. E.g. cast a level 2 spell with a level 2 spell slot or cast a level 1 spell with a level 2 slot

runic isle
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Oh okay I see, thank you for the explanation

lean vortex
# runic isle Oh okay I see, thank you for the explanation

Important to note some spell (but not all) have extra effects when cast at a higher level. Easy example magic missile, a 1st level spell, gets an extra missile for every level after 1. If it has an effect like this it will mention in the spell description

topaz garnet
mystic chasm
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Would anyone like to join a campaign session ime doing rn. It's a one shot. And I need players

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We start in a couple minutes

topaz garnet
worthy saffron
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Hey everyone! New here

ember patrol
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hi everyone, i’m new to dnd. i know basically nothing but would love to join a campaign and get into the world 🙂

exotic remnantBOT
wild onyx
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Try having a read through the first couple of sections of the Free Rules to get a grasp of the terminology, then have a go at putting a character together for practice.

ember patrol
worthy saffron
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I've played a campaign, but friends moved to different cities.
Definitely looking to start a new or joining a campaign if anyone's playing online and has room :)!

wild onyx
# worthy saffron I've played a campaign, but friends moved to different cities. Definitely looki...

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. #find-a-game has more information.

worthy saffron
prime nymph
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How does one go about deciding or choosing stats for their characters when joining or in an campaign

true musk
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I forget the command for it but you typically use standard array or point buy.

As for where to apply your highest stats, it is going to depend on your chosen class.

small tusk
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On d&d beyond how do i put in characters as npcs

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On a phone

true musk
true musk
small tusk
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Ok how do i do that

prime nymph
true musk
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You’ll want to filter it to use source books you have access to like the free basic rules

small tusk
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It wont let me add it to my campaign

lavish kayak
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because thats not how ddb works

true musk
prime nymph
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I’m really tryna find something to join but unsure of which tbh

tawdry oyster
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Hello, I'm new, how do I find a group to play with?

desert matrix
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Hello! I am new to DND Abe want to learn how to play

exotic remnantBOT
tawdry oyster
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I already know the basics, I just need a group to play with me

wet forge
tawdry oyster
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Thanks

lavish kayak
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dont advertise for games here

sour sorrel
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ok sorry\

desert matrix
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Okay! I want to learn to play, but none of my friends play/live around me.

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What should I do?

hearty blaze
main fulcrum
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It's completely possible to play online if you have nothing local

tawdry oyster
hearty blaze
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Once you figure out the rules, #find-a-game has the information you need to start looking for games online via this server.

small tusk
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It wont let me put a tolken on my map can anyone help

tawny nebula
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Should I make a roll20 account if I plan on playing with ppl online or do many ppl play off discord and ddb?

hearty blaze
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Well actually pretty sure there’s a looking for games thing on roll20.
I’ll up to you

unreal token
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Yea Roll20 has pages and pages of listing for games, unsure if you need an account and log in to view

tawny nebula
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Ok. We had a group together but the dm was going to run it off of discord then he ghosted us. Ill check out roll20

main fulcrum
small tusk
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D&d beyond

sour sorrel
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free sessions

main fulcrum
plush moat
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dree sessions and we have multipull dms on staff any one intrested were all beginer frendly and dm me for more details

swift remnant
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id like to join a fantasy campaign any1 open i am a teen but young

exotic remnantBOT
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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.
hexed lintel
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Jst got my first board game…looks intimidating

lyric fjord
delicate phoenix
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Hi! I’m new to dnd and am playing in a campaign with a first time DM. I went into this totally blind and set up a character that I’m now struggling to make effective. I plan to read the “learn to play” thread. Any suggestions for what should I should do after that?

FYI: I’m not very familiar with Discord and dnd in general so please be gentle.

lyric fjord
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Are you a DM? I know that means Dungeon Master bc earlier I skimmed over the rules and stuff. If so, can I join your campaign (or is it called a party?) I’m just looking for someone to help me learn how to play and people to actually play with

unreal token
harsh beacon
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For ability scores do you guys go for standard, random, or point cost

lyric fjord
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It’s okay!!

plucky ridge
delicate phoenix
plucky ridge
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*roll with the option to take a revised standard set

hearty blaze
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I use point buy for my games

unreal token
main fulcrum
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You can turn off the option to allow DMs from the server, if that's the only issue. Then people would have to just reply in the thread

delicate phoenix
unreal token
hearty blaze
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Sending a character sheet might help us identify some possible problems too

harsh beacon
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So as a new dm would you guys recommend I just use standard array skill points

hearty blaze
unreal token
night pewter
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Hello! I just joined, my name is Lady

harsh beacon
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Okay I’ll def offer thank you

harsh beacon
hearty blaze
night pewter
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Hi!

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I’m still learning a lot about the game, the math throws me off a lot lol

delicate phoenix
# unreal token OK, that's good, that's not homebrew. In what way do you feel ineffective?

I think some of it can be cleared up with the learn to play read, but I’m struggling with resource management. There are so many moving parts (spell slots, feat things, magic items, etc), I don’t think I chose good spells (or maybe I don’t know how to use them effectively), and I fumbled the basic character build. I’m a hexblade warlock but went with the tome invocation. I thought these made the best sense with my backstory but they aren’t really pairing well.

hearty blaze
unreal token
harsh beacon
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Spell save dc is what we use when we are hit by a spell to half the damage or take full right ?

hearty blaze
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Ye

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Well no

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Well yes
The person making the save has to beat the caster’s save DC

harsh beacon
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So they both roll a d20 with modifiers and that decides who wins?

hearty blaze
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No

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For example, say I cast fireball on you

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And the Spell Save DC is 14

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You have to make a dexterity saving throw, and if you don’t meet or beat 14 you take full damage

delicate phoenix
hearty blaze
hearty blaze
harsh beacon
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So when I go for the save I do 8 plus the modifiers I have

delicate phoenix
hearty blaze
delicate phoenix
hearty blaze
hearty blaze
pliant jackal
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Hihiii, I have a question!! I’m currently new to dnd and I’m currently reading the how-to-play channel (+dndbeyond’s basic rules)

Can I know what is homebrew..?

echo kelp
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?homebrew

exotic remnantBOT
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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.

echo kelp
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Homebrew is stuff you add to your games that doesn't come from official D&D sources

harsh beacon
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Okay I get it so everyone has a built in spell save and the caster just needs to try and beat it

hearty blaze
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No, the receiver has to meet or beat it

pliant jackal
echo kelp
harsh beacon
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Yea sorry I ment that

unreal token
# delicate phoenix Yes. Shiny new car smell brand new.

You may have, through no fault of your own, discovered why some do not recommend casters for first time players; your DM could, or should, allow you to switch to a simpler class, or, as you say, read up on the Warlock class/subclasses, how spells work generally, how your particular spells are used. This #dnd-newcomers chat and #character-discussion can help further, and it may be helpful to share your character sheet in the latter channel for further input.

hearty blaze
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Warlock is one of the more complex casters, and hexblade is the most unorthodox of them.

delicate phoenix
delicate phoenix
# unreal token You may have, through no fault of your own, discovered why some do not recommend...

Ty. I do plan to do a lot of reading - and I have already - unfortunately I’m a visual/hands on learner so I’m struggling to retain info. I’ve looked into in-person games in my area but no luck.

I’ll definitely check out the other resources too. I feel I’ve got a great backstory that the DM can easily weave into their story-telling, it’s mainly the actual mechanics I can’t quite grasp.

unreal token
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But again, having said that one of the best ways to learn a new class is to just play it - if you have a grasp of the fundamentals of the game as a whole

delicate phoenix
unreal token
delicate phoenix
topaz garnet
delicate phoenix
topaz garnet
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So, what specifically didn't go well with Darkness

delicate phoenix
topaz garnet
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While it wouldn't innately completely deny anyone any ability to recall or navigate their surroundings, it would still make things trying to see in there effectively have the Blinded condition. And since you would ignore it with Devil's Sight, you would not be subject to it, having Advantage on attacking them, and them having Disadvantage on attacking you

unreal token
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A Warlock with Devil's Sight sitting in Darkness spamming Eldritch Blast or using other spells is a very potent combo

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Especially as many Warlock spells rely on Concentration, kinda hard to interrupt a spellcaster if you can't see them

delicate phoenix
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I have eldritch blast and agonizing blast, but it usually hits for single numbers of damage. Idk if that’s the luck of the dice or if I have something wrong.

unreal token
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What's your Charisma (CHA) score?

delicate phoenix
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17

unreal token
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What level are you?

delicate phoenix
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6

unreal token
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You get two beams of Eldritch Blast at level 5 (up from 1) and each does 1d10 damage, so yea it's still possible to get bad rolls and single digit dmg

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Roll 2d10
Result: 2
🙁

delicate phoenix
unreal token
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Its everybody's luck 🙂

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Your Charisma is your Prime Requisite, your most important stat, and powers your spells, try to get it up to 18 later on, even numbers for ability scores are to be preferred over odd ones, typically

sour sorrel
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im so tired of people charging for games i litearly made a fully free server lol

hearty blaze
sour sorrel
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ive just gotten tied of having friends complain about not being able to find a game because people try to force them to pay 140 for art they didnt ask for

tawdry elm
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Hey guys I'm new to D&D can anyone help me?

hearty blaze
exotic remnantBOT
topaz garnet
# delicate phoenix That seems to be my luck 🙃

You could mitigate that with Agonizing Blast, which lets you add your Charisma modifier (+3) to the damage. So each blast would then do 1d10+3 damage! On top of 120ft range, infinite ammo, and Force damage

tawdry elm
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My main question is what do you do if none of your friends play it? Can you play it solo?

sour sorrel
tawdry elm
hearty blaze
tawdry elm
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Is there an official D&D website?

hearty blaze
sour sorrel
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its not the same but its still fun and if the dm uses visuals its still a blast

hearty blaze
tawdry elm
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Ok one sec I'll check that out

sour sorrel
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but there are alot of tools that are useful for different things

tawdry elm
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Okay

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The other question I had was how limited is the game? I heard there are a lot of rules but idk if they're mandatory or optional or anything really

sour sorrel
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it depends non the dm im pretty lax so i bend them but some people play more grounded dnd

delicate phoenix
sour sorrel
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its important to talk witht the dm and figure out if you are suited for that tyoe of game

topaz garnet
# delicate phoenix I already have agonizing blast.

Well, you have a 4/10 chance of rolling double digit damage. Either way, without a considerable dedication to it, Eldritch Blast often won't be a main damage dealer, as martials typically get more versatility on their weaponry and weapon attacks

delicate phoenix
topaz garnet
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Definitely, yes, but for it to be more than just the best cantrip, it may need a little extra oomph.

main fulcrum
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When you take the invocations that make it better

unreal token
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Yea, its the Invocations that give it that extra oomph

delicate phoenix
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I already have agonizing blast. What else is supposed to pair with it?

topaz garnet
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Some things like repelling blast and lance of lethargy can really begin making it very versatile and thus truly carve out a niche for itself. Being able to push 10ft, and then slow them down by 10ft, that can really mess with certain encounters, for example

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Or the infamous use of Grasp of Hadar, while flying, for a free extra 10ft fall for the victim 1/turn

main fulcrum
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If you're trying to be a weapon build, which hexblade often is, then you're probably better off taking pact of the blade and those invocations instead

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If you spread your focus too much, you'll end up middling at a bunch of stuff and great at nothing

delicate phoenix
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Yeah, I’m figuring that out now. I made my choices based on what I thought fit best with my backstory and the trajectory I want their story to go.

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I wasn’t particularly trying to be a weapon build. I wanted to be able to duck into melee if needed for a single round but mainly be a spell caster.

topaz garnet
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I don't see any harm in at least asking your DM for a mulligan on this. If I were the DM I'd rather there be fun had than forcing choices that didn't work out.

main fulcrum
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In that case, I'd honestly probably ask your DM if you can switch subclasses

unreal token
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Agreed

main fulcrum
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Hexblades are generally designed to use weapons with some spells to assist

hearty blaze
main fulcrum
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Oh do you have Hex, that's another standard combo with Eldritch blast

delicate phoenix
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They’ve offered to let me switch but im already confused enough. I fear changing a core feature is going to through me into more chaos.

I’m just trying to make the best of what I’ve got. We’re both new at our roles and I don’t want to be trouble.

Yes, it’s 2014.

delicate phoenix
main fulcrum
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With that I'd hope you usually get more than single digit EB damage, between 2 dice and a +3

delicate phoenix
main fulcrum
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But even if it's confusing for a bit, you'd probably be happier in the end if you switch subclasses or at least try to focus more on one thing

delicate phoenix
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Yeah, I’ve been thinking of focusing more on melee with a side of spells.

hearty blaze
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With hex it would be 2d10+2d6+6, so an average of 24 damage assuming all hit. In reality it’s probably a lil less.

hearty blaze
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Or a ranger perhaps

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But hexblade are more melee focused than other warlocks

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I asked this before, but this is 2014 rules correct?

delicate phoenix
delicate phoenix
hearty blaze
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Ty

delicate phoenix
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I didn’t want to do a cleric or a wizard since I thought they’d be too complicated for a newbie. I guess each class has its quirks.

hearty blaze
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Warlocks are also a lil complicated

delicate phoenix
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I think one of the main problems is that I didn’t know how to build a character. I did try to look at a few guides but I didn’t understand the jargon.

unreal token
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There is a fair bit of jargon 🙂 But you don't need to learn that all at once, it'll come with time

delicate phoenix
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To be fair, there were some issues with my character sheet. The DM had to delete the original and remake it but everything didn’t transfer over correctly and we’re slowly finding errors as we play. Since I mostly don’t know what the heck I’m looking at, I don’t spot the problems unless one of the other players points out that there’s an issue.

topaz garnet
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under 2014 rules, you'd want Pact of the Blade instead of the Tome, since Hexblade gets a special synergy to it.

delicate phoenix
topaz garnet
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That said, Hexblade (14) does in general have a lot of power that kinda relies on the weapon side of things. That said you could maybe end up going for a ranged weapon to get your range plus your weapon...

topaz garnet
hearty blaze
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I was gonna suggest true strike but forgot the version

topaz garnet
hearty blaze
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Agreed

delicate phoenix
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I do appreciate the advice. Y’all have been very helpful!

worthy wren
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How do u get a character sheet like how do I start making a character

hearty blaze
worthy wren
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Ok thank u sm

plain sun
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I’ve semi planned out characters previously but kinda unsure on how to play and never have really figured it out yet. Anyways, I want to make a character with taekwondo as like the main combat flare. what would be a good option for the class?

true musk
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Monk class

hearty blaze
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Martial arts are their entire thing

oblique idol
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Hiya im new to dnd and I haven't really played any other than like a 20 mins sorta session where a friend showed how it worked I just wanted to ask if there was a game session that was for me. Ive messed around and made a couple characters but I'd like to get more involved

plain sun
hearty blaze
oblique idol
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Ah thanks I just joined and didn't know where to go for it i looked and it seemed like other stuff was going on there so i didn't really know

true musk
hearty blaze
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Library could also work

true musk
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Library and school too

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I'd also recommend checking out D&D adventurers league as there are quite a few adventure modules specifically designed to teach players the fundamentals.

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One of my favorites being Spelljammer Academy

sacred musk
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Hi there! I have a quick question but I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask, but I am a newcomer!

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I see the Rules Expansion Gift Set is on sale for Black Friday. If our group was going to be playing with the 2024 rules, would these work along side them well?

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Most items on the marketplace specify if they work with 2024! But this bundle (and the items themselves) don't seem to have the "Works with 2024" banner for the products!

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If it helps, the set includes: Tasha's Cauldron of Everything, Xanathar's Guide to Everything, and Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse.

echo kelp
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So the 2024 updates are forward compatible - that is these older materials can be used with the 2024 updates with little issue or tweaks needed.

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Does that help?

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They should work with the 2024 updates just fine

sacred musk
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It does! With a bit more research it seems like they came out in the 2020's. I guess it's a bit of an in between for the 2014 Rule Books and the 2024.

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Thank you for your help. I plan to get them as a gift for the DM of our group, but wanted to make sure it would actually be usable!

ripe turtle
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So brand new to all of this. I made a dnd beyond account and I’m looking to join a game for learners. Do they exist?

echo kelp
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I've seen a few "for beginners" games posted in our Looking For Game channels

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Do note that spending some time and effort to lear the core game rules and mechanics (not memorize!) and how to create and use a character sheet will likely improve your chances of getting into a game (that and having a schedule that aligns well with the group).

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ripe turtle
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Awesome! Thanks! I’ve kinda been playing on Grok. I know. Sounds weird. Lol.

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tall bramble
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Hello there!

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

tall bramble
hearty blaze
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If not, Read up on the first few chapters of the free basic rules on #learn-to-play , and feel free to ask any questions you might have!

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If yes, i recommend looking at #find-a-game to get information on how to start looking for a game online

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tall bramble
rotund moat
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HI

serene needle
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Hello, Im absolutely new to DnD, i hv to read the rulebook first before i play, right?

edgy onyx
timid charm
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Im somewhat new but got the basics and am looking for a group that will accept and newish player

serene needle
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none of us hv ever played, it will be every1's first time playing DnD

hearty blaze
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?newdm

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

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serene needle
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thx in advance

hearty blaze
# serene needle can u explain how not to overprep and what is session zero?

Don’t prep to the point that it feels like a chore, and don’t prep to the point that you’re predicting what your players will do hours before they do it. You want enough prep to get you through the session, or most of it, not the entire campaign.

A session zero is just a session where you can outline expectations, boundaries and important information at the table, and possibly for the players to try and collaboratively create characters

serene needle
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ok like a trial basically?

also so i can prepare (by writing) the background/setting? i dont know what my friends will create as characters nor what they will do (thts the whole game i think?)

actually i watched a lot of critical role this past month which got me here in the first place, plus i write a lot as a hobby so i hope i do well with the description part

thx 👍

hearty blaze
hearty blaze
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I’d recommend doing so

serene needle
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plus i need dice, i dont hv the 20 face one, and one set will cost me, i feel too much for my countries currency

hearty blaze
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You can use online dice

serene needle
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potent ore
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Hi, not sure if correct place to post.
Question on Books.

How does the Fizbans book of Dragons compare to 'The book of dragons' Michael Winter (on Amazon)

Do they over lap or?

summer cliff
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Y'all I'm new to D&D I've played it once can anyone teach me

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wild onyx
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Try having a read through the first couple of sections of the Free Rules to get a grasp of the terminology, then have a go at putting a character together for practice.

You'll need to pick a class, species and background. Let us know if you have any questions!

summer cliff
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Ok

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I got it

weak pond
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I have no idea whats DnD but im starting my arc right now

hearty blaze
weak pond
hearty blaze
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Have you learnt how to make a character, basic ability checks, modifiers, core gameplay, classes and combat?

weak pond
hearty blaze
untold hill
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What is even dnd

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# untold hill What is even dnd

DnD is a TableTop RoleplayingGame, where players and a GM (Gamemaster, in DnD often called Dungeon Master) embark on a semi-conpetitive collaborative storytelling mixed with dice and game mechanics.

flat jungle
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Hey, I’m new to D&D and looking for a group starting a campaign that needs an extra player. I’m in QLD AEST

wild onyx
# flat jungle Hey, I’m new to D&D and looking for a group starting a campaign that needs an ex...

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.

lyric fjord
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can me and my friend play dnd without reading the book stuff

wild onyx
true musk
lime turret
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The basic rules are free online, you have very little reason not to try and learn.

autumn laurel
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Hi,

A few years ago i setup a character to play DnD with a friends, friend!
We never got to play though 🙁

I'm just wondering if anyone's able to help me play some DnD and learn more about the game? Been meaning to do this for a pretty long time now!

Thanks!

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true musk
# autumn laurel Hi, A few years ago i setup a character to play DnD with a friends, friend! We...

For learning the most up to date rules of the game you can find the free basic rules in the link above.

For playing dnd, you can look through posts in #looking-for-players and #looking-for-community .

I personally recommend starting with one shots. These are single session adventures that last 2-4 hours.

For that check out dnd adventurers league events here https://discord.com/channels/516367331358801950/1050208806006702081

You can learn about it at. #adventurers-league

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silent bobcat
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Hey I need something advice on DnD

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I am brand new to the game

deft sigil
silent bobcat
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Basic rules when it comes to dice rolls and the process?

deft sigil
dull pollen
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is anyone able to review my character sheet? This is my first time making one and my DM lives quite far away, so I've been trying to set it up myself

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There's stuff I just know for sure I'm missing and will continue to miss

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i learned just yesterday that I'd actually get 4 skill proficiencies

worthy wren
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is a Barbarian a good class?

midnight basin
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But is it a good class I'd say yes just know your role you're diving into

midnight basin
dull pollen
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a battle smith artificer rock gnome

midnight basin
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Sounds flavorful enough

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Artificers are very fun at dms discretion. Lots of roleplay ideas for inventions

dull pollen
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kinda living on my own for a while so i have been putting investment in to magic stuff and then stealth and thievery stuff for survival

midnight basin
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I'd definitely choose investigation for a artificer and possibly arcana

dull pollen
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investigation and persuasion are granted by artisan

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im thinking of doing arcana and sneak since i am so small and am granted thieves tools

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could i send you what Ive got on my charater sheet?

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youll have to open it in adobe acrobat I think

midnight basin
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You run your character how ya want but investigation and arcana checks are alot for a artificer i think.

dull pollen
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i have em already

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i get 4, pick 2

midnight basin
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I'd recommend the guidance cantrip as well

dull pollen
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i thought i only get mending and prestidigitization

midnight basin
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Well ya get another cantrip I think level 4-5.

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Def choose guidance

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Will help ya out with everything

dull pollen
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what list do i have to choose from

midnight basin
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You are fine with those but I'd still recommend a attacking cantrip or guidance in the future

dull pollen
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well dont i always get those

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like because i'm a rock gnome

midnight basin
iron mica
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hello

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also btw I'm thinking of a character that's quick but also uses a short sword

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like a balanced out character

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I don't know all the abilities like sharpshooter or smth so I would like help

echo kelp
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Look through the classes in the free rules and pick one that sounds interesting to you.
Then refer to chapter 2 in the free rules which goes over the step by step process to creating a character.

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echo kelp
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Feel free to ask specific questions as you run into them - we can help answer specific questions.

toxic field
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Hi! I am new to dnd. If anyone has any tips or where to start, I'd appreciate it. Thank you 🙂

midnight basin
toxic field
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Thank you

worthy wren
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how do u make your skills

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like i dont wanna make him op but dont know how roll or wtv

echo kelp
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?tag new abilities

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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.

true musk
midnight basin
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Most common rolls will be stuff like perception/investigation

echo kelp
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?tag new dice

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Dice

Dice add randomness to the game. The 20-sided die (d20) is the most important one you’ll use. When the outcome of an action is uncertain, the game uses D20 Tests to determine success or failure. The higher your roll, the more likely it is that you succeed. The most common use for dice other than the d20 is to determine damage.

When you need to roll dice, the rules tell you how many dice to roll of a certain type, along with any numbers to add or subtract. For example, “3d8 + 5” means you roll three eight-sided dice, add them together, and add 5 to the total.

midnight basin
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Survival. But as long as you specialize in at least one of them you'll be fine

dull pollen
dull pollen
real fox
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Hi

true musk
true musk
noble bluff
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Does character weight come into play or is it more up to the dms desecration?
Like if I'm playing a 400 pound loxodon would it be harder for player characters, npcs, and enemies to pick up or drag said character like trying to move the character out of danger if their unconscious or if the character is being taken away by a enemy

wheat crystal
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It would yes. A medium creatures default push/lift/pull weight is equal to 30 times their Strength score

pale gust
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wouldnt it also depend on the DM i mean mine doesnt really pay much attention to how big or tall a creature is

wheat crystal
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The DM may rule otherwise but the default is that creatures have a max carrying capacity and max weight they can push/pull/lift

pale gust
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thank you!

dull pollen
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Oh it’s the standard character sheet

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The one I used is programmable

lyric fjord
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Hey do any of u want to play

wheat crystal
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If you’d like to use this server to find a game check out #find-a-game for the instructions!

rugged sinew
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Cool.

oblique moon
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Anyone available to assist with a first time character creation? I have the complete character sheet but i am sure it needs revision.

hearty blaze
noble bluff
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Fighter 2024 players handbook weapon mastery question:
So level 1 you start out with 3 masteries. If I go into combat does that mean I can have a mastery on like lets say a greatsword, handaxe, and a javelin all at once or is it more of a you can long rest and swap which weapon I'd currently want to have trained for mastery between the 3. The wording says this for long rest Whenever you finish a Long Rest, you can practice weapon drills and change one of those weapon choices which i'd assume would let me swap one of the 3 for a different mastery i.e if I wanted to take javelin out of my mastery and change it for a dagger

topaz garnet
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Yeah, you'd have the ability to use the mastery properties of all the chosen weapons

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so if you did pick Greatsword, Handaxe, and Javelin, then whenever attacking with any of those weapons, you can use the weapon's respective Mastery Property.

mortal thorn
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dang near no idea what im doing but if someone wants to run a slight game sometime lmk

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someone slighty taught me the basics of rolling and such but i pretty much forget it

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better at learning with others than by myself

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harsh beacon
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when it comes to origins how does it work like would i add 1 to each of the ability scores listed

topaz garnet
harsh beacon
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ahh so in a way you get +3 modifier and you choose wihich stat gets it

echo kelp
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No - you get a +2/+1 or a +1/+1/+1

topaz garnet
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it's either +1 to three things or +2 to one and +1 to another

with the things getting the bonuses being the ability scores associated with the background

harsh beacon
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for example im a warlock with +2 in charisma i can make it +4 if i go with acoloyte as my origin

topaz garnet
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For example, the Soldier background has "Ability Scores: Strength, Dexterity, Constitution"
So someone with the soldier background would have had either +1 to Str Dex and Con, or +2 to one of those and +1 to another of those

topaz garnet
harsh beacon
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i see so if i had 14 charisma and went acolotye i can add 2 to make it 16

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ty

topaz garnet
harsh beacon
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great ty for clearing that up for me

topaz garnet
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3 points, to 3 specific abilities determined by the background, and you can't just to +3 to a single stat. So it's +2/+1, or +1/+1/+1

gaunt axle
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Can anyone help me get a general overview when it comes to creating your character and things like that

DMS open

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

blazing lynx
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If I wanna find a group to play online, do yall do that here? I am experienced player, used to play on roll 20 once in a while. Where/how do you make friends and groups? ^-^

harsh beacon
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in terms of ligth weapons you can make an extra attack if you have 2 equipped correct

echo kelp
blazing lynx
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@echo kelp oh, duhh. Thanks!

echo kelp
topaz garnet
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the Light property lets one innately use it to make an additional attack as a Bonus Action, however.

echo kelp
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Ah yes

topaz garnet
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A weapon mastery feature, and thus proficiency in the weapon, is required to use the Nick Mastery Property, which is essentially an upgrade to how the attack functions

echo kelp
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Thanks for the clarification!

tawdry elm
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Hey guys I'm new to DND I don't really know anyone who plays and I'd rather play in person than online anyone got any ideas?

echo kelp
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For in person games, check for your local game and book stores, even local library. Sometimes schools and colleges have TTRPG groups/clubs.

true musk
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For the more well known TTRPG conventions PAX unplugged is going to be worth looking into.

harsh beacon
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lets say a spell needs a material and somatic do i need to do both to cast or will somatic suffice

true musk
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Somatic is a hand gesture that needs to be performed to cast the spell

hearty blaze
harsh beacon
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ik its just im reading the player handbook and its explaining the cost to perform spells and im just curious do you need to do everything the spell says like the gesture and use a component or just one works

hearty blaze
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It’s material AND somatic

weary parcel
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Is pcgen still a good tool? I tried this back in 2017-18 I think I’m ready to get back to it

stoic onyx
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Are there any text campaign groups. I've seen a few groups but they all do VC and I'm not comfortable with VC with strangers

honest mountain
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I felt the same way starting out

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Trust me, it’s not that bad

hearty blaze
olive kraken
magic crow
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i literally was gonna ask if anyone wants to play a quick text based bit

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trying to hone my intro to strahd if anyone wants to play lmk

fringe moth
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Hey guys how’s it going, just joined this server, I’ve been playing for a year or so, but I’m quite inexperienced

hearty blaze
fringe moth
hearty blaze
fringe moth
ebon plume
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hello i want to play d&d im new to everything so please help

hearty blaze
fringe moth
hearty blaze
fringe moth
hearty blaze
ebon plume
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both

fringe moth
ebon plume
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soooo

hearty blaze
ebon plume
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are we making a game????

hearty blaze
hearty blaze
fringe moth
ebon plume
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man i make lil ones for like my brother lmao

fringe moth
ebon plume
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uuuumm ok

hearty blaze
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There’s usually only one DM

ebon plume
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we can tomoro i will be on at like 8:10 AM us time or like 30m from that sooo then i will vc ok

hearty blaze
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Keep the details to private dms

ebon plume
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ok

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add me so we can make a group

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@hearty blaze @fringe moth

fringe moth
ebon plume
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yeah

hearty blaze
warm idol
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okay so I’m getting back into dnd any tips?

ebon plume
hearty blaze
ebon plume
warm idol
hearty blaze
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Dnd

warm idol
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I know the basics yeah

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I’m beginner/early novice

hearty blaze
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Hm

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Do you know how to make a character, basic ability checks, modifiers, core gameplay, classes and combat?

warm idol
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Yeah-

hearty blaze
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Then you’ll be fine, maybe start with a one shot or two

warm idol
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I know the basics but not the very deep into stuff

hearty blaze
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That’s alright, you can learn as you go

fringe moth
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lavish kayak
hearty blaze
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What he said

harsh mortar
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can you purchase individual subclasses for dnd beyond? im pretty sure you can, but its very difficult to find

hearty escarp
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You used to be able to a couple of years ago, but not anymore.

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If you want a particular subclass, you have to get the book it's in.

harsh mortar
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thats a bit stupid in my opinion, deters me from spending my money

wild onyx
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You could save up or join a game with content sharing.

hearty escarp
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The other option besides what Mr Smith said is to use the DDB homebrew creator to replicate a subclass you own in a physical book for use in your private DDB campaign.

harsh mortar
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thats what im attempting, not the easiest. and i dont think anyone in the campaign has what i want for content share unfortunately

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but i might be incorrect

dry kite
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Hii

reef copper
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Hello, i downloaded the D&D Beyond app because i want to try playing this game since roleplaying sounds fun.

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Can i have some beginner tips in general? Btw i want to try being a Barbarian

cloud turret
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hi i was wondering what’s a good way to make a character as in a website or so, i was gonna use dnd beyond but they dont have the grung race

dry kite
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What's dnd beyond?

cloud turret
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pretty useful website helpful for beginners

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wild onyx
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Try having a read through the first couple of sections of the Free Rules to get a grasp of the terminology, then have a go at putting a character together for practice.

You'll need to pick a class, species and background. Let us know if you have any questions!

vast breach
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WHY ARE THERE SO MANY CLASESS😩

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ITS SO HARD HELP

lavish kayak
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only 12

vast breach
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AM WRITING EVERYTHING DOEN TO REMEMBER FOR THEM

lavish kayak
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can you imagine you needed to do a skill tree

vast breach
vast breach
lavish kayak
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and certain features unlock other features