#dnd-newcomers

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vast breach
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Don't get me started

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Am not there yeat

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Yet*

lavish kayak
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there is no skilltree in dnd

vast breach
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But

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Then why is it in the classes

lavish kayak
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a skill tree? it isnt

vast breach
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If your a class you get features and some have points

lavish kayak
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i dont think you know what a skill tree is

vast breach
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Like monks have key points or that's different

lavish kayak
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totally different

vast breach
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Helpp

lavish kayak
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dont worry about skill trees, they are not in dnd

vast breach
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Ok

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But there are so many things

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In the classes

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Like different mods

lavish kayak
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ehhh, if you start at level 1 its not a lot

vast breach
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How tf do I learn them

lavish kayak
vast breach
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Like

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Idk....

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Specialitys

lavish kayak
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youre talking about choices

vast breach
lavish kayak
vast breach
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Ok

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vast breach
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Also this is way different cuz i am gonna be a dm helping my sister with a character but am a visual learner I can watch a video and get it but not the others so its really hard for me to explain things so I have to write them down idk am going crazy

lavish kayak
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reading the rules is needed, watching vids can help but reading is required

vast breach
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Okkk

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I have the starter set so I'll read thosee

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Am just really bad at reading

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I get distracted easily

rugged zinc
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does this discrod not have gen vcs ?

hearty escarp
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No, as they present too much of a moderation challenge.

rugged zinc
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im new to all this and wanna yap lol

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as there a sister server that does ?

half tendon
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Hi hlo everyone I have a few questions or rather want to know a fee things, firstly I never played d&d and didn't even know rules All I know is from baldurs gate 3 first act (still playing) thats what inspired me to join this, how and where to start, how to play online (and find ppl to play with online)... I hv no clue can anyone guide me

rugged zinc
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im starting a charcter sheet using the dnd website today

rugged zinc
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from my research the dnd website has a guide there also so does this server in #learn-to-play under rules

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youtube vids are avalible thats what ive been watching and already looked a local place that host games in my city weekly

sick vale
half tendon
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Hmm yeah, but what I meant to ask is can we play it online with friends or strangers like can I join any vc or similar thing here and play... And some website or smt

echo kelp
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We don't host games on this server

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Make sure to read the information carefully as it explains how to use our Looking For Game channels

half tendon
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Oh ok thank you, I have ppl to play with we don't know how to play thats the issue so wanted to join a few ppl who are willing to let us in and learn..

echo kelp
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Many groups are fine with new to D&D folks playing with them but it helps a lot if folks have spent some time and effort trying to learn the core game rules/mechanics and how to use a character sheet. You don't have to memorize it all but again, being familiar is very helpful as then the group you're playing with can help answer questions as needed but also actually spend their precious playing time actually playing D&D rather then having to teach you everything.

half tendon
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Ya ya.. baldurs gate logics 3 of us know but real game idk if its sufficient

echo kelp
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It can help but BG3 is very much video game first and not an accurate representation of how D&D the tabletop RPG game actually plays.

vagrant breach
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In the course of play, 90% of your players’ actions are going to either be making an attack against an enemy or forcing the enemy to make a saving throw, and thus it’s helpful if everyone at the table understands how they need to communicate their end of those things

What you most want to avoid is just throwing numbers out of your mouth - “I rolled 16” - without the context the other person needs to understand it

also, don’t tell people what you rolled, tell people the sum of your roll and the relevant modifiers - don’t say “I rolled 16” if you also add 5 to that roll, say “my attack roll is 21” or “I hit AC 21”

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If you cast a spell, you need to tell the DM:
if the spell forces the target to make a saving throw;
If so, what attribute save it is;
What your spell save DC is;
And then if the DM tells you they succeed or fail, you need to tell them what the effect of the spell is

dull kindle
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Actual dnd is more grueling, bg3 automates a lot of stuff to cut out the more tedious parts I'd say

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Also lots of classes and races were edited from 5e, Githyanki requires you to buy a sourcebook to play as them

echo kelp
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Anything not in the free rules or SRD (System Reference Document) requires purchase.
Not everything in D&D is free.

rose pike
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If I'm getting books on dndbeyond do I just need core rules and maybe tashas + xanathars for the majority of official rules and class content?

echo kelp
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If you like the game well enough, then the Players Handbook would be next on my list.

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Then if I were a Dungeon Master I'd consider the DM's Guidebook, Monster Manual, followed by Monster of the Multiverse (which provides more player character species options).
Then Tashas and Xanathars for even more character options and other optional rules.

shut basin
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hi guyssss

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I'm a new member

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pleased to meet you guys

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harsh beacon
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For the help action is it like a touch spell and you give an ally advantage on there next roll?

dusty wyvern
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Hi👋 I'm new here as well.

harsh beacon
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Hello

unreal token
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and the Help action can have many effects and consequences, as a general action

harsh beacon
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I see but like to use it does it have a range yk how with some actions you have to be at a certain range or right next to whatever you’re doing I guess I’m just curious on how close to your ally you have to be to help

unreal token
harsh beacon
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Ahh okay

unreal token
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Sometimes Help won't really work, when you think about the context. I can't help you pick a locked door, but I can help you force it open

torn raptor
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Hayy im new in this server and ive no idea what to start with where to go what to do

cedar sluice
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how new are you to D&D?

rare condor
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hello same here i' m new to dnd, i have only one sesion played

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cedar sluice
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okay, there's new, and then there's new new

deft sigil
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The post above has some of our helpful resources for newer folks. We can help with questions you might have based on what you're reading/have learned so far

cedar sluice
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a good start on the server is to enter the channels and roles thing and click on the stuff that fits your needs and roles.

haughty cedar
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Hi, i just printed the character sheet but i dont kno how to fill the blanks, where can i check what to put or the values i need to put

harsh fjord
haughty cedar
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Can i fill it on my own or is it recommended to be with a DM to create it?

harsh fjord
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If you don't have a DM yet, you can fill it in, but be aware that you're doing it for practice.

haughty cedar
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Mmmm so in order for me to create a proper character i must verify it with a DM prior to participate in a dungeon, am i right ?

harsh fjord
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More or less, yeah!

lavish kayak
haughty cedar
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Im sorry i meant a campaign

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xd

lavish kayak
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ahh okay

haughty cedar
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So, can i fill it to practice and send the sheet in here to get a sort of a feedback?

harsh fjord
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Yep, folks do that all the time.

haughty cedar
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Oh cool. tsm

bronze kiln
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Hi there, do you guys do Play by Post games?

harsh fjord
bronze kiln
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Thanks. I tried other places, like pbp reddit, but there is such a shortage that games fill in within minutes

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I have been playing pbp for 25 years

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I started before it was even a thing

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Begun by email, then in message board formats, the then discord

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But lost touch with that group of friends

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And finding another group seems to be mission impossible

harsh fjord
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Understandable. Finding a compatible group is tough given how many people are out there, never mind finding one who wants to play in the same medium. But if you can't find people through PBP communities, then I would suggest the other route: find people within a D&D/TTRPG space that you like playing with and who also express interest in PBP. In other words, you could make friends out of PBP players, but you could also try making PBP players out of friends (or acquaintances, anyway).

lofty moth
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just experienced my first pc death </3

bronze kiln
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I also had a personal computer die on me once

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One moment it was fine...

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And then Puff! Screen went all dark and nothing

lofty moth
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my beloved orc barbarian sacrificed her self

bronze kiln
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Oh...

unreal token
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Your sacrifice will be remembered

bronze kiln
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Did it die a hero's death?

lofty moth
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now i can play my green little freak

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she was a paid bodyguard for a different character and she had in her contract that should there be a choice between saving my life and saving his, he was to choose his own life

vast breach
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Question

lavish kayak
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that is?

shadow raven
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I assumed this game would have those revive scrolls like bg3. How unfortunate

lavish kayak
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it does

random edge
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Those do exist

lavish kayak
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scroll of revivify

shadow raven
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Yesss, must be expensive though

lavish kayak
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scroll of true ressurection

vast breach
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Is it mandatory to put in my strength dexterity constitution intelligence wisdom and charisma by class what they are best at or...no?

random edge
lavish kayak
shadow raven
harsh fjord
vast breach
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Thanks

random edge
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I mean you can rely on some items tho, like belt of giant strength, to make up for your weakness

topaz garnet
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For example, having a lot of Charisma reliant features and bad Charisma typically doesn't mix well

main fulcrum
random edge
main fulcrum
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Even crafting is up to the DM. So especially for someone newer, I'd just try to be good at things without expecting magic items

lavish kayak
random edge
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Yea, tons of money...

vast breach
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Am trying to make a character with a character sheet for me and my sister am also dm not using my character soon but hers

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I CANT UNDERSTAND ANYTHING

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And am using a youtube vid

harsh fjord
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You can ask questions here and folks will answer as they're willing/able.

vast breach
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How do I determine speed and the others..

fallen surge
# vast breach I CANT UNDERSTAND ANYTHING

Have you read the basic rules yet? It’s a pretty common mistake for newcomers to jump into character creation before learning how to play, which obviously makes it way harder to understand what you’re actually doing.

vast breach
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It's the 5th edition one

harsh fjord
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Speed is based on species.

vast breach
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Maybe that's what's wrong

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harsh fjord
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Yeah, the rules are fundamental to understanding how to play (including how to create a character).

fallen surge
# vast breach Kinda but not really

Click the link in the bot post above for the “basic rules” and start at the beginning. How to play is chapter one, and character creation is chapter two

vast breach
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Ok thanks my sister is gonna kill me

shadow raven
fallen surge
# vast breach Ok thanks my sister is gonna kill me

Just remember, you don’t have to memorize everything. Focus on picking up the basics, and for the more complicated stuff, just try to remember where it is in the rule book. Then when you’re actually playing the game, you can pull it up quickly if you need to double check anything

soft temple
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hi so i just joined this server bc my friend said i should learn about dnd how should i start?

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harsh fjord
soft temple
vocal osprey
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Hey nebi here form Norway, I really want to start playing DND but I don't have any friends in my area who dose this, nor any kind of knowledge. Is there anyone who might be able to help me? if so, DM me ❤️

harsh fjord
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If you're looking to find folks to game with, read through #find-a-game. If you're looking to understand the game, check out #learn-to-play.

Otherwise, ask any questions you have!

vocal osprey
candid oasis
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Hi guys may i ask an help from someone of you for writing my background in dnd?

hearty blaze
spice wadi
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Hey guys so i just got into dnd and wanted to buy a first set to play with my family. Is there any set that u can recommend me to get as starter to learn the game and also play at the same time

haughty cedar
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Hi, i wanted to know how does an online campaign works and if there is much difference with an face-to-face play or something?

unreal token
# spice wadi Hey guys so i just got into dnd and wanted to buy a first set to play with my fa...

You'll want to consider a starter set, Heroes of the Borderlands is the newest one, it came out in September, here's a review:
https://thealexandrian.net/wordpress/52962/roleplaying-games/review-heroes-of-the-borderlands-dd-starter-set-2025
But I'd be remiss in not mentioning Lost Mines of Phandelver, the 2014 starter set, here's a review of that:
https://thealexandrian.net/wordpress/49910/roleplaying-games/review-dd-starter-set

neat basin
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I’m a player from the 90’s who hasn’t played in 25 years. Looking to get caught up on the changes

unreal token
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2nd?

neat basin
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3rd edition. I used to have all the books from that time. My ex husband was our dm. I miss playing.

unreal token
neat basin
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Can we still play 2014 editions?

unreal token
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You might want to start with reviewing the basic rules, then you know the drill: get the core books, starting with the PHB.
2014 is to 2024 what 3.0 was to 3.5 (except less changes), they're both compatible

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true musk
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sacred spindle
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hello! I tried to get into dnd a long time ago, but always struggled with in person dnd. Is online dnd viable and, if so, is it common to see people advertising their own games? which channel should I go to so I can find them?

unreal token
sacred spindle
open charm
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Hello Everyone !
I'm a French speaking newcommer to the D&D world. Althought I'm familiar with RPG in general, know a bit how the specific DnD rules , I've actually never played per see. It looks amazing, really !
My friends and I would be looking for a French speaking DM. Do you guys have any hints / ideas ? (and althought this server is english only, I thought maybe some of you might be also French speakers / have any idea how I can find one haha)

true musk
unreal token
simple prawn
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Why is it so hard to find people who play dnd in my area?
Ive tried card/game shops, no luck.
ive tried joining already made groups, dident work out.
Ive tried online years ago and now, was horrible and now im too shy to keep trying.

What now? its like nobody wants a beginner like me.

elder gulch
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Hi hi I’m new to the whole of dnd. Saw something abt it earlier and decided why not give it a try?

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shut notch
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Hi there! I'm new to DND I know kinda the basics but I also don't know basically a single thing haha
Is there Any way people can dumb down like the point system for me? Regarding health and skills? I was trying to build a character on the website but on mobile it's a bit hard and being fairly new I don't understand a lot of the terms yet still!

harsh fjord
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By point system, what do you mean exactly?

shut notch
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Let me look at the screenshot I took real quick! For specifics lol

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Health , ability cost/score calculations

harsh fjord
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?tag new abilities

exotic remnantBOT
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Abilities

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

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

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

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

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

harsh fjord
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I would go with standard array (described above) if you're making a character without having a group yet.

cedar sluice
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wait, you can now make characters through the mobile app?

shut notch
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I'm using like the website

cedar sluice
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ah. on mobile that would look pretty small

shut notch
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Just clicked whatever link was in the uh learn to play channel

shut notch
cedar sluice
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what is this... a character sheet for ants?

shut notch
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Worse,
Mites.

cedar sluice
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i put my phone into landscape mode if i'm doing any character sheet stuff on it. it helps a little bit

shut notch
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I can change it to desktop mode but it makes it so much smaller, so I just keep it normal like stand still and just try to read or scroll/understand as much as possible

cedar sluice
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i meant i turn my phone on its side and tap the button so that everything orients that way. it makes the writing bigger, but i have to scroll more.

shut notch
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Omg the standard array helps so much haha, maybe I'll start another character sheet after this and mess with the settings a bit
I was currently doing like the customized background but I'll try to do if normally after this

Oh and yeah! I wonder how landscape would be with desktop mode on mobile

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Let me try it out rq

plain haven
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Hello everyone im new here im trying to learn to play i have 0 experience but im ready for this

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cedar sluice
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i also find it easier to pick a background before going back and selecting which skills to become proficient as part of the class.

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welcome, exon. be prepared for a whole lot of reading. being a wizard i'm sure you're used to such things.

plain haven
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Ive done a lot of reading but im prepared for it thanks for the welcoming im from the crazy land Of Indiana

shut notch
# cedar sluice i also find it easier to pick a background before going back and selecting which...

Oh yeah! I kinda know the general of what I want my character to be since he's an old OC of mine in general
It's just kinda the struggle of converting him into the DND realm
More so like race, and possibly any special abilities
I was going for a fighter type, I wanted him to kinda be well rounded/balanced in some /most ways for like
Charisma, strength/endurance, and smarts, maybe a bit more than some
I think that's why I got confused at first since I hadnt chosen any of the options for the ability scoring

shut notch
plain haven
true musk
cedar sluice
# shut notch Oh yeah! I kinda know the general of what I want my character to be since he's a...

while you can make a whole lot of custom stuff, picture your idea character as the end result. make a test character and level up stuff and explore to see how high of a level you need to get and what options to pick to get to your idea character. you might find you don't need to homebrew as much of the mechanical numbers to get there since some things you can get at higher levels.

then your level 1 character can start their journey to become the character you've got in mind.

shut notch
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Oh! What is homebrew? I didn't understand that part of the page it was like the first page of the character making and like option select, I kinda left everything as selected as it was originally

harsh fjord
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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.

honest mountain
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Like unofficial classes, races, etc

shut notch
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Ooooh okay! Got it
And yeah, he isn't the character I envision him to be yet due to him being level 1 but as he levels up I definitely think he'll get better

plain haven
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Sorry for bothering my fellow friends but do you guys play online or have a group that meet to play

harsh fjord
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I play online exclusively these days, but playing in-person can be fun!

honest mountain
cedar sluice
cedar sluice
plain haven
harsh fjord
honest mountain
shut notch
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I've been listening to my boyfriend and his friends play! Today I actually paid attention for most of it!

haughty cedar
cedar sluice
shut notch
cedar sluice
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/lfg

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wait, whats the command again?

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?lfg

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.
harsh fjord
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It's ?looking, FYI!

cedar sluice
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thanks

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it is difficult getting a game together in meatspace.

wild folio
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Salut !
Thanks @unreal token

plain haven
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Well have a great night be careful with the monsters

shut notch
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Btw! Are people allowed to send pictures? Like to show their character sheet? Or is it something that's just permanently locked?

echo kelp
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You can host the image on a reputable image/file sharing service and link to it that way, making sure to follow server rules (see the section on Links).

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If using DnDBeyond you can use the character sheet URL to share the sheet directly.

shut notch
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Oooh okay! How do I do that? So far I've only seen a option to download the PDF file

echo kelp
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Are you on the website? Make sure your character is set to publicly viewable (under the character options) and then copy the URL from your browser and paste into Discord here.

shut notch
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Found it! It was like in the side settings

true musk
# haughty cedar Basically both things, although i see in the looking for players section that th...

For forming the most compatible group, my recommendation will to start playing one shots with people. This video is great for players to and DMs to help groups figuring out thei compatibility https://youtu.be/yUhWlfH68L4?si=9pfEF3noGlcWVddY

The best places for one shots is in community west marches games or by playing DnD adventures league

#looking-for-community should point you to west marches communities.

#1050206572535623690 , specifically the events section will point you places that host AL games.

remote crow
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I’m curious as to how dice goblins collect dice

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Do they go by brand? Or they just take everything they see

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That’s a dice-

unreal token
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Much like how Magpies collect trinkets

main fulcrum
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I just buy ones I think are pretty

frosty wedge
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Hello, I’m really interested in dnd. I right now have an idea for a character but i was wondering. Is it okay to just put my character sheet in text?

echo kelp
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You could but long forms of text may be best put into a Google doc or shared on a reputable file/image sharing service and linked to here (make sure to follow the server rules regarding sharing of links).

frosty wedge
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Oh thanks

remote crow
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By the way, I’m considering buying 7 sets for myself, what material dice should I buy

lyric fjord
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Howdy

pine bolt
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Hello

remote crow
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Also btw being the DM what’s the right amount of having each dice

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Or not right but at least flexible and nice

cyan shuttle
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Hello, I’m a newbie and was wondering if I could play a game with someone. I don’t really know how this works so sorry if I’m not in the right place

jovial hornet
# remote crow Also btw being the DM what’s the right amount of having each dice

Hey there!
I would suggest 2 sets for yourself like something showy and that you like so for important rolls done by your players can use some of them while you should still have enough for you.
For the players normal games are about 2-4 players so one set of each or just get a single big bag of dice for cheap.
Hope that helps.

remote crow
cyan shuttle
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Can I join you @remote crow

remote crow
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Huh?

cyan shuttle
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You said you were a dm

remote crow
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I’m completely new-

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That’s why I’m asking

cyan shuttle
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I’m new too

remote crow
jovial hornet
jovial hornet
remote crow
jovial hornet
remote crow
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Okiedokie

jovial hornet
remote crow
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I was just wondering what would have been the convinient amount to have

jovial hornet
cyan shuttle
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Could you help me create a character, I never have

amber cypress
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I recommend using the dnd beyond free basic rules to get started with

jovial hornet
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Sure thing, do you prefer pen and paper or using the DND Beyond app? The app is waaaay easier.

cyan shuttle
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Let’s do the app then

jovial hornet
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Groovy if you want, you can direct message me so we don't flood the chat.

cyan shuttle
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Ok

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I sent you a friend request

odd edge
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Hello, world of DnD! I just want to ask: Where do I start in this server? Do I make my character, look for a game, or talk to people first? I'm just confused!😅

shut notch
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#learn-to-play helped me a lot! It gives you tej channel names to where to go too

amber cypress
hazy basin
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Should I create character before I join a D&D group or after?

somber wing
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Oh I need to talk more here, I can't post the epic drawing our dm made of us and our party

somber wing
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Rules may vary between DM's but it's always helpful to understand what you're setting out to play

hazy basin
hearty blaze
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You can have an idea, but nothing detailed

somber wing
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More like have a generalized idea of the character, and then work out details with your dm

hearty blaze
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For example, wanting to play an outlaw runt that is training under a mentor and wants to gain fame and money could be an idea

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Granted, that may not work for all parties

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So be ready to change you concepts

hazy basin
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Ok

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So like a hunted one that looking for family killer is that to specific

hearty blaze
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“Hunted one”?

hazy basin
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Trama person

hearty blaze
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I don’t think that’s too specific, no

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But come in with multiple ideas just in case

somber wing
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Like one of my backup concept characters Jackson "Jax" Wickopee, masked warlock bounty hunter armed with his trusty longarm rifle which acts as his spellcasting focus.

Where does he come from? Idk. Who is his patron? Idk. What's his goal? No idea.

hearty blaze
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Eldritch blastin’

somber wing
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The idea is to get darkness and infernal sight perk and then cast it on myself and shine from the cloud of darkness

hearty blaze
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Careful that your allies may not be able to see much

jovial hornet
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Hey there!
I would suggest making a character before you look for a group to see what role you can fill or even make a couple.
While you do that, you can figure out their class, species, background (how you get your skills and other stuff), and everything else with your character.

hearty blaze
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Yeah, making practice characters is my go-to recommendation on how to turn your theory knowledge into practical application

somber wing
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It's also just fun if you like writing!

night pewter
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Hi everyone, I’m new to the server and I’d really like to start participating in a campaign. I keep trying to go in the find players or find dm channels but it won’t let me post at all.

hearty blaze
night pewter
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Okay! Thank you!

night pewter
hearty blaze
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Or any text based channel

night pewter
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Ohhh okay thank you!

regal urchin
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Sorry if this is a goofy question but does anyone know where I can download a character sheet for AL? Thanks in advance!

lavish kayak
modest echo
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Hey quick question what website would you recommend for me to use to keep up with character sheets and know what they do because I’ve been trying to use dnd beyond but in order to unlock all spells and subclasses I have to buy the books which I don’t want to do

edgy onyx
modest echo
peak rampart
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Yo

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Iam new anyone have a tips?

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Especially finding a campaign

hearty blaze
peak rampart
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Ok thanks man

hearty blaze
peak rampart
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Ok

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Just wanna know
If i were really new player anyone have a tips on getting a campaign?

hearty blaze
peak rampart
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Ohhh okay, thanks you are really nice👍

hearty blaze
peak rampart
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Nugget 👍

marble yacht
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yo uhh i lowk wanna like start playing dnd and i have friends that might be willing to play but none of them know anything about it and i also don’t know much besides like yk what the game is kinda about does anyone have any advice on like how i should get started?

quaint fractal
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Is the guidebook worth buying?

hearty blaze
hearty blaze
quaint fractal
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I mean I know about the game to a certain extent but idk each spell, race, class specific things etc

echo kelp
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You don't have to know everything

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I've been playing for years and I still don't know everything lol
(and I still mess things up occassionally - that's okay)

quaint fractal
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I've never actually played a real game but I'm still a bit overwhelmed by the amount of items spells races and origins

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And I don't really know anything about spellcasters either

exotic remnantBOT
echo kelp
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There's a specific section in the free rules that goes over spellcasting.

elder hemlock
#

Could someone explain me what is an opportunity attack

grand mantle
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Cuz that's how I started. I just picked a class, read everything I could about it and went on from there. Even before I started playing.

hearty blaze
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It also consumes a reaction

supple silo
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How do people as DM’s figure out who attacks with initiative i always get clogged up especia if one enemy dies then idk who attacks when

grand smelt
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I break the enemies into similar groups - say, all the archers, all the skirmishers, and the boss. Each group rolls initiative once. When I note down the PCs' initiative counts, I put the enemies in the running order at the appropriate point. Then all members of that group go when their initiative count is reached. If there are several in one group, number them arbitrarily, and have them go in numerical order.

edgy onyx
supple silo
supple silo
lavish kayak
edgy onyx
lavish kayak
grand smelt
grand smelt
supple silo
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Beacuse we were playing lost mines of Phandelver and on the Cragmaw Hideout place and 2 players in the party failed their DC to climb up and got left out for the whole fight i didnt know what to say one was leftnon 2 hp

lavish kayak
supple silo
edgy onyx
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Yes

grand smelt
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I'd keep tracking their movement during the combat - it might take a few rounds to get up, but they could swing the balance when they get there

lavish kayak
supple silo
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But they were real low on hp

lavish kayak
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that doesnt mean they arent in combat

edgy onyx
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Outside of combat, generally a skill check would represent all of your attempts at something, since oftentimes there isn't a time limit, so its a good idea to prevent rolling until they succeed

Meanwhile during combat, its lot more reasonable to allow repeated attempts at checks, since it will take time and generally consume your action to do so, so it wont just leave someone completely out like might have happened here

supple silo
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They also didnt wanna risk dying getting up the ruvle

edgy onyx
lavish kayak
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then let them be in combat still, they can do other things

supple silo
lavish kayak
supple silo
edgy onyx
grand smelt
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Oh, you can take practically any action in combat, although if its duration is measured in minutes rather than rounds you're still going to be doing it when combat ends - if you live.

edgy onyx
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Also doesnt seem like the player was left out of combat, and moreso chose to stay out of it. One option is of course if you dont want them to just stay waiting is to try and remain stealthy as a stray enemy is looking for them, to give a bit of excitement, so their goal isn't necessarily to fight, but to survive 😏

supple silo
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Its our first session we are all new im lucky my friend who is a veteran helped

hazy mountain
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Hello there 🤠👋🏽🤠 guys thanks for having me here DnD fan and 2D artist nice to meet y'all

grand smelt
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Hi hi! I'm new to the server but not to the game; It's good to be here

placid quail
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heyo, i have created my first character and would love to get your guys insight into her. im thinking of tweaking her reason to go out into the world. i played Session 0 with her so far, that sets up the premise of having to deal with a necromancer controlled by the BBG, but the way i played her doesnt fully make sense with the previous backstory i had:p

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(i put the same message in #character-discussion – sorry if it comes off as spam. wont post it anywhere anymore)

lime turret
placid quail
topaz crow
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Hi there!
Im soon to be buying the master tier and aiming at a book that has the "Locathah" in it to share with a friend.
Will that unlock a playable race? I just see monsters listed and when I click the spices option I get "unhandled"

harsh fjord
midnight basin
main fulcrum
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That's a pretty standard method

grand smelt
midnight basin
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Party member
Archers
Party member
Big boys
Party member
Magic enemies
Party member
Minions
Party member

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No like.. Party goes then all the barage goes

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Either party can shut down the encounter immediately or bad guys can with one giant wave on either side. Split up is fine yes

grand smelt
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Yeah, that's what I meant

harsh fjord
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Welcome!

midnight basin
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Fire reload. Then the other team fires reload

turbid scarab
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Howdy, folks

harsh fjord
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Welcome to the server!

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If you have questions, don't be afraid to ask 'em.

turbid scarab
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I have a question. Oscar the Grouch: Nature or Nurture?

harsh fjord
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#non-dnd-topics would be the spot for that. Questions related to getting started with the game go here!

turbid scarab
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Thank you. It is an essential life question that I must answer before proceeding with anything leisurely.

harsh fjord
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Fine, thanks. Anything you need to know about D&D?

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harsh fjord
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If you mean how to find a group, follow the bot post. If you mean what platform can you use, it's up to the group. We don't host games here on the server.

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?tag new online

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turbid scarab
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That established, what are folks mostly playing here these days? 5E? I played ADND 2E a teensy bit back in the day

harsh fjord
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This server is pretty largely focused on 5e (2014 and 2024). We do have #dnd-elder-editions for discussions about previous editions.

midnight basin
lavish kayak
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mostly 5.5E for the last few months

turbid scarab
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2E, from what I heard, was like... the least enjoyable variation. Though if memory serves, I think it's what they based Baldur's Gate 1 and 2 on.

lavish kayak
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video games are not a good indicator

turbid scarab
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Actually, another question (as I had been reading through some stuff on here last night): what would "Looking for a Community" entail? Would that mean, like, looking for a whole group as opposed to just a DM?

echo kelp
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Hey folks! Please keep this channel clear for new to D&D folks to get help with learning the core game rules and mechanics. Thanks!

midnight basin
echo kelp
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Also servers that need both DMs and Players

turbid scarab
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Interesting... I'll have to do some research on Westmarches. Haven't heard of those.

harsh fjord
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I think this is a good definition.

Westmarch is a style of play that commonly is run on a separate Discord server (or similar service). These types of games are run in the same universe and the events of one group of adventurers can impact those of another. Groups and DMs may change regularly. They're ideal for pick-up games or if you want to be part of a bigger, more interwoven narrative. Think of them a little bit like an "MMO" for tabletop games.

lyric fjord
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Hey dudes

fallen surge
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welcome waveline

lyric fjord
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I've always wanted to play dnd but everyone who Plans to play with me just gives up on actually setting it up
So I've never played before

turbid scarab
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Ok, another quick question: if I were to post an ad looking for a DM, would I need to send a direct message to the bot itself? Or type the commands elsewhere?

echo kelp
echo kelp
turbid scarab
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Gotcha (sorry. More of a Discord-n00b question. For all my years using Discord, I barely bumble about it by the skin of my teeth)

echo kelp
bitter kraken
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hey new to dnd how should i get started playing? (ive got literally nothing rn...)

lyric fjord
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They're yummy

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Can someone please message me and help me understand things?

cursive ledge
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This question will anger some people, but is DND quite literally just dice-throwing with a touch of RP?

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Or is there things I missed here?

lyric fjord
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Isfk

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*idfk

bitter kraken
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so thats there ig

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but uhh no clue otherwise...

honest mountain
cursive ledge
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So to start playing, I need a character sheet, some dice and that's it?

honest mountain
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The game has rules

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A character sheet isn’t freeform

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Also you need a DM

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The combat is more akin to an turn-based RPG than just rolling dice

bitter kraken
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ahhh alr also with your attributes are there like a set number of attribute points you can assign to each like cyberpunk?

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or is it more like skyrim where you kinda js do stuff and level it?

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really lost in general...

honest mountain
bitter kraken
#

that in the server...?

honest mountain
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They’re on D&D beyond

bitter kraken
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alr bettt

warm axle
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Man I really need to get back into dnd

lyric fjord
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Can somebody pwease help me find a group to play with? 🥺

bitter kraken
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okay yeah so really confusing what am i trying to read exactly i landed on classes and that got me onto some pay page and now im on aberrant heir and acolyte basic rules...

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oh wait thats backgrounds nevermind

wheat crystal
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The basic rules are also linked in this channel’s pins as well as in #learn-to-play

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What you were probably looking at is D&DBeyond’s listings of classes & backgrounds

wheat crystal
forest lagoon
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New to the game and server, wanted to say hi 👋🏻. And ask if sb could maybe explain the game systems in simple words because I'm absolutely lost?

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harsh fjord
forest lagoon
harsh fjord
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There are multiple editons of D&D, yes. The current and most popular version is fifth edition (which has its 2014 and 2024 iterations). Homebrew is unofficial material (worlds, items, classes, etc.) made up by fans.

modest echo
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I have a question
How do you determine hit points armor class and proficiency bonuses when making a character sheet

harsh fjord
modest echo
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Ok thank you

fallen surge
modest echo
fallen surge
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Yep you definitely should. Especially since there was a new version of the basic rules release in September of last year.

modest echo
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Ok I’ll do that now thank you

smoky vine
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I am new to dnd and I want to dm a one shot for my friends could anyone give me a quick overview of what I need to do

hearty blaze
honest mountain
harsh fjord
noble bluff
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Whats the difference between a traditional game and a community game. Mainly the community game part that I'm not sure of

harsh fjord
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A community game might possibly entail a pool of players, DMs, and games rather than a single consistent group playing together.

smoky vine
noble bluff
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Okay I kind of get it so if I would get into a community its just different everytime. Does your character sheet get saved between games or just fresh everytime. Tbh I prob should stick with traditional seems like I'd be a bit to remember

smoky vine
harsh fjord
smoky vine
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Which books are the most useful if I wanna make my own campaign

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I am not buying a starter set bc I bought some books but wanna know which one first bc for 2 I have to wait until Christmas

harsh fjord
smoky vine
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Or dm handbook

honest mountain
harsh fjord
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The Player's Handbook, Monster Manual, and DMG are the core rules. But the most important is the PHB.

honest mountain
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You don’t really need any of them though. Maybe ask your players to lend you the PHB

smoky vine
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I bought all the books to just read anyways but it’s good to know they are useful

harsh fjord
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Yep, you'll get hours of use out of all three!

smoky vine
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I am just really invested in all monsters and species and classes and I am so exited to read

honest mountain
smoky vine
honest mountain
smoky vine
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What’s respective edition

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Google tells me the book includes 10 races

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It doesn’t really matter ty all for your help now I am even more exited about everything so thank you very much ❤️

harsh fjord
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Happy adventuring!

smoky vine
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One last question where would I be able to find all the different races

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Is there like a book I can read

harsh fjord
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The PHB has most (if not all) of what's in the 2024 rules. Monsters of the Multiverse has more options, with some lore.

smoky vine
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Is monsters of the multiverse a campaign or a book with more information I can absorb into my brain

harsh fjord
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It's not a campaign, no. It's a supplement with player options and some lore.

smoky vine
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Heheheheheheh I will look into that to know everything there is to know

harsh fjord
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Fifty years and the biggest setting in fiction—you're giving yourself quite a task. Good luck!

smoky vine
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I will study this until the says I’ve died

smoky vine
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Will I still be doing this when I am 70+

harsh fjord
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The Forgotten Realms has the most words devoted to it than any other, in any medium.

smoky vine
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I can handle it how hard can it be

hearty escarp
smoky vine
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What is forgotten realms

harsh fjord
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It's one of D&D's settings.

smoky vine
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I am like newbie newbie what is a setting

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:P

harsh fjord
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It's a place where adventures happen.

solar leaf
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hi iv played 1 game of dnd and it was a one shot but im looking for a campaign. where can i find one

smoky vine
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Makes sense

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harsh fjord
smoky vine
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I can just do a 50 year long campaign then

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That’ll work then I can study a lot

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I wanna play this forever and ever until people question me about my sanity

solar leaf
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i know i have been so obsessed

smoky vine
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I’ll refrain from doing that

solar leaf
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i think thats smart

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how much is each one like £30

smoky vine
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50…..

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:D

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But what’s another 50

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Right

solar leaf
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£200

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but go ahead

smoky vine
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Yeh….

solar leaf
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its a great game

smoky vine
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I won’t I don’t think my parents will like it

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Even though I badly want it but it’s just something I am pationate about for now if I like it might buy it later

solar leaf
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nice, how many games have you played

smoky vine
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One session

solar leaf
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same

smoky vine
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^^

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And that went terrible

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I am so exited though

solar leaf
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i was the DM for mine i watched like 3 videos just so i had a little clue on what i was doing.

smoky vine
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I was a player

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But I died in one hit

solar leaf
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oh

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was it good being a player

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its very stressfull being the dm

smoky vine
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I was dead before we even went into combat

solar leaf
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ah

smoky vine
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I am gonna try dming

solar leaf
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it is good fun but you have to be mentally prepared

smoky vine
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I am mentally not prepared

crystal dagger
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Hi guys

solar leaf
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hi

crystal dagger
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Completely new to dnd

solar leaf
exotic remnantBOT
solar leaf
crystal dagger
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Only barely played one time it was really scuffed so idk what time do

crystal dagger
bright rampart
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Hallo bin komplett neu . Jmd da der mir etwas helfen kann in sachen D&D

smoky vine
harsh fjord
solar leaf
smoky vine
solar leaf
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ah

smoky vine
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Close enough

solar leaf
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yeah

smoky vine
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All though Afrikaans is closer to Dutch

fallen surge
crystal dagger
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Gulp

solar leaf
crystal dagger
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What if sometimes I misspell things so bad it looks like another language

solar leaf
#

been there

smoky vine
crystal dagger
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Last time I played a dnd session I was a humanoid purple slime monk (best description idk races) who came down in a meteor and made a little monk school inside of it making it my house

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But I wasnt good at all at understanding

solar leaf
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my first session my sister died to a fish

hearty blaze
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Ouch

solar leaf
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yeah

smoky vine
solar leaf
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damn

crystal dagger
smoky vine
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Brutal

solar leaf
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might be the worst one

exotic remnantBOT
harsh fjord
#

With as many people joining every day, most folks can't offer one-on-one teaching. But the rules above and #learn-to-play should help a lot.

And do feel free to ask any questions you have as you work your way through!

glad jay
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Thanks!!

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.

magic crow
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There's also a program on roll20 that will walk you step by step through setting up a new character. Might be better to do it just straight on the sheet for your first time so you understand what's happening, but roll20s character creator is so fast

frank trout
tawny nebula
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Anytime I save my new character on ddb it never saves the guys equipment or weapon

magic crow
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monk got a revamp

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if you know 2014 though you'lll be able to play 2024 pretty easily

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ppl are calling it 5.5e because it's basically 2014 with a few tweaks

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i would go 2024 personally but they're pretty compatible imo

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you can play a 2014 module in 2024 without much editing

deft sigil
echo kelp
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Please make sure to follow server rules and not share personally identifying information such as exact age - we unfortunately have had creeps specifically target minors and that’s one reason why we ask folks not to share those kinds of details here.

quartz raft
#

Heyo guys

warm idol
feral smelt
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hello, im trying to find a homebrew class for Rain-Junkie's Dragon Knight class. I was trying to transfer the subclass over myself but my brain is breaking thinking im not setting it up correctly. I have a link if anyone might be able to help me unless they know of a build thats already been made

echo kelp
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PLease use #homebrew to discuss homebrew and it's implementation

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This channel is specifically for new to D&D folks to get help with learning the core game rules and mechanics and get started with D&D

cerulean kayak
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hi

random edge
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Hi

cerulean kayak
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hi Nela

flint marsh
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hello

exotic remnantBOT
next sentinel
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Hi

cedar sluice
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welcome

heavy heath
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Hi

cedar sluice
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hey

heavy heath
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Hii lol I'm new here.. and the game

exotic remnantBOT
cedar sluice
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thats what we're here for.

echo kelp
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And yes, do ask questions here as you run into them

ocean quarry
#

Hello, I am new to this channel but have played more than a few times. Intermediate player I guess but still have much to learn.

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?tag new online

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ocean quarry
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I have not, thank you

true musk
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true musk
quasi bramble
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Is the mage slayer feat worth taking? It falls into my lore background like absolutely perfectly but if its buns I’d rather not take it

ripe jackal
#

New to dnd want to get into a game and learn but everybody I know either is in a campaign or they say they want to and never do anybody ever run one shots or small campaigns. My dms are open for dnd talk only.

hearty blaze
hearty blaze
quasi bramble
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I feel like it’d be a crime not to take it

hearty blaze
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Then take it

dull kindle
#

I wonder if there's such a thing as loot priority in dnd, like should the nicest armor go to the martials or the spellcasters

topaz garnet
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only as far as each party's priorities go

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For example, a magic item that only certain classes can use would only go to those classes, or armor would only go to someone who can wear it without suffering massive penalties for not having the training, or weapons to someone who can use them well

dull kindle
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Assuming everyone in the party has medium armor proficiency in that case, who should the nicest piece of medium armor go to (so just a piece of armor with no special effects but higher AC than normal)

hearty blaze
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Whoever is being attacked the most
But really this is mostly for the party to discuss

dull kindle
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Its the grey lines that confuse me, class specific equipment isn't as hard

topaz garnet
sand wraith
#

Hello there

merry prairie
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wsp everyone

lyric osprey
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Evening! Finally made the time to learn and read up on the rules with all the helpful links and posts on here.

quasi jay
#

Hello, I’m like brand new to dungeons and dragons and REALLY wanna get into it and learn all about it, I don’t really know what I’m doing so any help would be awesome and greatly appreciated. Have a good day/night wherever you are

hearty blaze
quasi jay
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Oo thank you

onyx stump
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Hello, very new to DND and would like some help in finding resources on starting out and maybe some tips are welcome

lyric osprey
#

I found the #learn-to-play section to be helpful and informative, was reading up on all of it today. Maybe we both can join a game together @onyx stump if timezones allow.

round scaffold
#

erm hey everyone! My names sienna and im an ABSOLUTE begginer to DnD, i know little to nothing about it, but im getting into fantasy alot latley and think this games sounds super interesting, i dont own the game at all, i just am looking around and joining servers in hopes someone is willing to help me understand the game and give me some advice on where to start!

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any advice is appreciated

hearty blaze
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Oh, and I highly recommend reading the #channel-guide , just to help you navigate the server

quasi jay
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I haven’t a Scooby Doo what I’m doing but character creation was fun

round scaffold
hearty blaze
quasi jay
hearty blaze
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Do you have a character sheet?

quasi jay
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I do

hearty blaze
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Is it a physical or online sheet?

quasi jay
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Online

hearty blaze
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Could you send the link of the character sheet?

quasi jay
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Oh yeah lemme see

onyx stump
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Is it okay for a completely new player to start with a character with a spellcasting class?

hearty blaze
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They’re a bit more complex, so more help/guidance is preferred, but it’s perfectly learnable

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They also teach resource management very well
-# the hard way

onyx stump
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I tried my hand at a character sheet in DNDBeyond, and is it okay for it to have a lot of blanks? Its mostly in the backstory part tho

hearty blaze
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They’re nice to have, but not mandatory at least in my experience

Having a backstory is needed 99% of the time tho

onyx stump
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Do I need to mention specific places, organizations, etc. for a backstory? I'm not familiar with the worldbuilding yet

wild onyx
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Best not to.

hearty escarp
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That'll depend on your DM. Until you join a game, you'll usually not know anything about the setting.

wild onyx
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Before you find a game it's often a good idea to use the Three Sentence Backstory: where you're from, what shaped you, why you adventure. You can put the essentials down, something to share with your fellow players so they get an idea of who you're playing. You can always build it out in more detail if needed but start with the basics.

limpid spindle
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Hello, im javi

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Im wanna learn to play dnd and i dont know how can I start (obviously I know need create a character first)

wild onyx
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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!

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(And when it comes to ability scores, you want the Standard Array method.)

limpid spindle
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I download a app were you can create de character card and I used, but I don't know if that app is completely trustworthy

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(Sorry if my english is bad I speak Spanish and I still learning English jeje)

wild onyx
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D&D Beyond is the official site and app.

limpid spindle
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We'll I create my character there

wild onyx
limpid spindle
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Okey thanks

solar leaf
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do you have to pay to play a campaign all the time

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or are there some free ones

wild onyx
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Plenty of free games available.

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.

visual void
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Good morning, I am fairly new to DnD and have been playing some with an ai DM app, but I am not familiar with a large portion of the game, mostly just understand simple combat, long story short I want to learn more and have some fun playing, I have made an attempt to build a character on the beyond app, but not sure how to join games yet?

wild onyx
visual void
snow sentinel
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i wanna play it for first time

wild onyx
snow sentinel
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i never did just watch one yt video

hearty blaze
visual void
visual void
wild onyx
stiff rover
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hey guys

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So i have absolutely no idea how to play dungeons and dragons. anyone wnna help out?

wild onyx
stiff rover
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Alright, thankyou!

torn comet
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Hey everyone. I'm new here hoping to learn

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timid locust
torn comet
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@timid locust do you guys have campaigns designed for newcomers?

wheat crystal
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We don't host campaigns on the server itself. This server does have a group-finder in the lfg channels, which you can read #find-a-game to look for a newbie friendly game (if a posting doesn't explicitly list, it's always worth it to ask)

raw hemlock
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Hello 👋

wild onyx
snow dove
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hihi

raw hemlock
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timid locust
# raw hemlock How to play D&D?

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

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.

steady crane
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Hi everyone 🤗 I am a new dnd player (will be playing my first campaign in January) and I’m nervous to choose a class. I think most of the people I’m playing with are going the barbarian/fighter class so im wanting to maybe be a magic character but worried about the complexity? Does anyone have advise?

timid locust
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Magic characters can certainly be a little more complex than martial characters, but with the right prep, then you'll be fine.

fallen surge
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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!

timid locust
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I still don't trust that list, myself dndLol

fallen surge
echo kelp
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It’s opinionated for sure lol

fallen surge
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The important thing to remember is that nothing is so complex that you can't learn it. A newcomer can play as any class they like. Its just a matter of the work involved to understand the options and abilities available to you

timid locust
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My personal recommendations for more straightforward casters would be: Bard, Cleric, or Sorcerer.

night summit
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you get a bit of both fighting and casting so its pretty fun to make u decide too!

honest mountain
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Warlock is a good middleground between simplicity and strategy

quiet torrent
timid locust
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Good question!

night summit
fallen surge
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Monk is not a highly complex class

quiet torrent
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And a kick sometimes

timid locust
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You certainly can play Monk like that

night summit
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the bot mightve meant like how complicated it is to do all the attributes to ur fists and the extra actions and stuff

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maybe idk

wild onyx
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Because of their combat action options, I bet. When to push and when to topple, etc.

night summit
quiet torrent
fallen surge
quiet torrent
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My favorite part of push is doing an alley-oop to your teammate

wild onyx
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You've got to read the combat map, spot threats and opportunities, and pick the right move for the circumstances. Compared to the other free martial classes I'd agree it takes a bit more figuring.

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Fun, though.

dull kindle
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Monk also isn't that tanky compared to other martials

night summit
quiet torrent
night summit
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just when i got into dnd they had to change it up lmaooo

dull kindle
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Especially not early on, so Monk is even more strict with positioning

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Rogue isn't that bad once you give it a try, just sneak attack whoever your martials are hugging atm

timid locust
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The 2024 rules didn't remove any subclasses, they just picked a few to update. The existing subclasses are still available.

dull kindle
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You can get away (if not outright encouraged) to do ranged combat as Rogue

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Rogue also has disengagement tools, iirc Monk doesn't like most martial classes

night summit
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i might be tho

wild onyx
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Monks are more your controller type. Knocking folk down, shifting them around, grappling to prevent movement and all bare-handed if you want.

timid locust
night summit
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yeah i see now, they removed all the proficiencies cause it was too broken it seems

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mb

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most

timid locust
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I'm not really sure what you're referring to, regarding proficiencies

night summit
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longsword rapier weapon stuff :((

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i can get it through a feat i think but it was kinda nice

timid locust
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Ah, I see what you mean. Yes, bards on the while no longer have those weapon proficiencies

night summit
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yup, also the half elf removal was a lil confusing until i realised you can be half anything now

timid locust
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Half Elf was not removed as a species option. I'm also not sure what your referring to regarding 'half anything'.

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In fact, a new option for half Elf was just released with the latest book

hollow loom
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Hello

night summit
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then lowk i might just be stupid 💔 or gettign the wrong info

dull kindle
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Half Elves are back?

timid locust
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I'd recommend actually looking into the new rules and giving them a read yourself, rather than maybe misremembering something you heard online somewhere

night summit
timid locust
fallen surge
# night summit then lowk i might just be stupid 💔 or gettign the wrong info

That's pretty understandable. During the lead up to the release of the 2024 rules, where was a playtest period where the developers shared test versions of many of their ideas and content that may or may not eventually make it into the new books. There's a lot of misinformation still floating around because of things that were true during the playtest which didn't make it into the final version of the rules

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So its pretty important to read the rules for yourself, rather than trusting what you see online

wild onyx
timid locust
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That's correct

dull kindle
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Lore wise are they basically Half Elves or are they their own race now

wild onyx
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Right, so until this new publication half-elf and half-orc weren't their own distinct choices in 2024. I think that's where the confusion arose.

timid locust
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You could still pick the outdated species if you wanted. They didn't lock out Half Elf or Half Orc in the rules anywhere

wild onyx
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True enough. Apply Tasha's rule and make no picks for racial ASIs and you're good to go.

night summit
night summit
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lol it was my first time wtih a phb too so i read the old and new one

dull pollen
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Would it be nonsensical for a gnome to have the background of house medani heir from Eberron forge of the artificer

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If you look in to it the only dragonmark house that is for gnomes is house sivis

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The lore of my character is I’ve ran away from home so actually picking a dragonmark house seems to make things work out a lot story wise

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I’m playing an artificer from the new book and gnomes go crazy with artificer

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But in the book that updates artificer there isn’t really a gnome dragonmark house that is built for artificer

fallen surge
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That sounds like a question that can be answered in #dnd-lore. This channel is meant to be used for explaining the basics of how to play the game. Eberron houses don't really fit in that description

wild onyx
ivory wind
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Who's online

timid locust
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According to the server listing? About 59,000 people.

lyric osprey
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LOL!

supple silo
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what do people think about Dragon of IceSpire peaks for first campaing for new players and new dm

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played once some random campaing just to get the rules and things

harsh fjord
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I imagine #dm-discussion could weigh in more, but I've read through Icespire Peak.

  • On the pro side, it's essentially a series of quests, which will probably be familiar to you and your players if you have any video game experience. It might also be easy to just skip parts the table isn't vibing with.
  • On the con side, it is disconnected, so it might not give enough experience with making a story cohere. (Maybe the disjointedness will force you to make it happen!) And there's not as much help for the new DM as in the more recent starter sets like Stormwreck Isle or Heroes of the Borderlands.

Up to you whether all of that will be a selling point or a drawback.

honest mountain
supple silo
unreal token
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Or, nm 🙂 You tried that

harsh fjord
unreal token
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Not a fan of Lost Mines?

supple silo
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i didnt like it that much too basic imo

harsh fjord
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I like LMoP a ton, but it does nothing to onboard a new DM.

honest mountain
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If you want something fun, you’ll have to jump in the deep end

harsh fjord
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I know some folks like the revised Sunless Citadel as an intro adventure, but it's not presented as content for the new DM/group.

unreal token
harsh fjord
supple silo
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You are definetly right the Dragon of icespire peak is not so story focused more so quest thingies i need to maybe look into something else

harsh fjord
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I'm also a fan of the string-together-one-shots approach and you've got yourself a campaign that ends whenever you feel like. Not as epic as a long-term game, but I don't think I'd recommend a long-term commitment to figure out how to run games.

supple silo
unreal token
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Yes, after all, what is a campaign if not a series of connected one-shots?

harsh fjord
velvet stag
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Hi, I’m pretty new to DnD and am currently working through 5e plus an compatible expansion.
I am wondering if others have had experiences with play by post campaigns and what resources are good for that. Thanks

harsh fjord
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Resources in what sense?

eager sleet
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So I never had the opportunity to play but have watched others online play like vldl and figured id give it a shot iv always been interested though any ideas of where or how to start

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harsh fjord
eager sleet
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Nice rhank you

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Thank

surreal epoch
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hi

cedar sluice
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welcome

surreal mulch
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Hello

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Is there anyone here starting a complain anytime in the near future? I’ve always been interested in dungeons and dragons but never played myself

echo kelp
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I assume you mean campaign?

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Read #find-a-game to learn how to use our Looking For Game channels to find a group/game to join and play D&D

surreal mulch
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Yes I mean campaign my bad

vagrant laurel
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Hey everyone

modest echo
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Hello

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Nice to meet you

visual void
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So is the dungeon master role similar to a story teller/narrator for whatever campaign they design and/or utilize?

honest mountain
visual void
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Been wanting to play some, though I am curious how the virtual table tops work I have only played with a text based ai dm so far?

honest mountain
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You can fill in your character sheet. It tracks your health and stuff.

visual void
honest mountain
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Know that an AI probably got a lot of rules wrong, so unless you’ve already read them, I suggest you do so before joining a game

honest mountain
echo kelp
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?tag new online

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honest mountain
round scaffold
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Can someone explain how a character sheet works?? thank you

echo kelp
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?tag new sheet

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Character Sheet

To keep track of important information about your character, you need a character sheet, whether it’s a printed character sheet, a digital character sheet, or plain paper. Choose whichever style of sheet works for you, and then embark on creating a character! Chapter 2 of the Free Rules walks you through the steps of character creation.

If you're struggling with the myriad character choices available, premade characters are a great way to streamline character creation and get playing. All you have to do is browse through the available paper or digital options to see which is most appealing.

round scaffold
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thank you!!!!!

round scaffold
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question! sorry for asking alot, but is one player allowed to have multiple Original characters? like say they have a few different campaigns with different DMs, are they allowed to have a different character for say 2/4 campaigns?

wheat crystal
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Yup! You can have as many characters as you want

echo kelp
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You personally can have unlimited characters. But at the table you'll (usually) only be playing one.

honest mountain
echo kelp
round scaffold
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thanks so muchh! thats great to know

honest mountain
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Mind you we’ve had maybe 6(?) sessions so far

main fulcrum
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It's decidedly unusual to die that often in 5e

blazing drum
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New here and looking on how and where to find or build campaigns

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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).
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  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
main fulcrum
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Build as in find players for or build as in world building?

blazing drum
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I think more of find a campaign to start like a starters group run through that then find a good DM and build a good campaign ourselves once we learn the ropes

wheat crystal
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That'd be through the instructions in #find-a-game then. If a listing in the lfg channels doesn't explicitly advertise itself as newbie friendly it's always worth it to ask

plain haven
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Hello

velvet jetty
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Hiya

cedar sluice
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hey there

cedar sluice
haughty grove
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Hi

cedar sluice
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hey

echo kelp
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Welcome!

reef copper
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Once i get a basic understanding of the rules, where can i join games?

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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.
rough schooner
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Hy 👋🏻

outer sigil
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Greetings fellow nerds

simple glacier
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hollo

sand laurel
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Ello

lyric fjord
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Haiwelcome_wave

sand laurel
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New to DnD, but I got a group i can play with, im playing Wizard because necromancers are kool

solar leaf
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i love necromancers

jaunty vigil
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Heyyy. New to DND never played but looking for a group to play with?

hearty blaze
jaunty vigil
young swan
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Hi

echo kelp
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Welcome to the official D&D Discord server! If you're new...

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echo kelp
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^ Here's some useful resources to help get you started with D&D.

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

young swan
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Ok I was tryna find were to go to find a dm for dnd beyond

echo kelp
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Ah! To find a group or game using our Looking For Game channels (including finding a GM), please read #find-a-game carefully as it explains the process and how to use our LFG channels.

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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.
rich steppe
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Hi

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Hows everyone

little adder
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Also, does anyone have advice on how to specifically find DnD groups ? Just wondering, as it’s a little overwhelming in #find-a-game 😭😭

rich steppe
little adder
timid holly
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Hi

midnight basin
rich steppe
quick plume
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Hiya

rich steppe
rich steppe
timid holly
rich steppe
timid holly
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Did you draw it?

rich steppe
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Nope got it from google you can look up kraken monster girl if ur interested shesin the monster girl encyclopedia

timid holly
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Oh

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;D

echo kelp
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Let's keep things on topic please

little adder
echo kelp
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This channel is to help new to D&D folks get started with the basic game rules and mechanics of D&D

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

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rich steppe
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She's oceana im dukey and I've never played any dnd before and im interested in trying

little adder
echo kelp
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Well welcome to the official D&D Discord!

hearty blaze
rich steppe
echo kelp
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Sounds like a very homebrewed campaign!
(homebrew being things the community has created and not from an official D&D source)

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Hope you had fun!

little adder
rich steppe
rich steppe
# echo kelp Hope you had fun!

I got screwed over with the rng i remember my item was a spoon or a very small object and i spawned into elbaf the land of giants

echo kelp
rich steppe
little adder
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Also, is there like an off-topic General per chance ?/genq

rich steppe
echo kelp
rich steppe
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Maybe this

little adder
rich steppe
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Oh i eas right

rich steppe
fast kelp
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Hellooo I’m trying to start a campaign with my friends and I haven’t got any idea where to start

hearty blaze
tall quiver
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I’m looking for a party if anyone needs a player

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Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
rose pike
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Quick stupid question, can you use two 1st level spell slots to cast a 2nd level spell? If not is it a common homebrew rule?

timid locust
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Nope! I've also never heard that as a homebrew rule before, either.

lavish kayak
hearty escarp
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I suppose the closest you'll get to that are groups that use the spell points rules variant, but that's also very uncommon from what I've seen

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To a minor extent, sorcerers can do this through sorcery point conversion)

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(It's a very lossy conversion, but still)

elder hemlock
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What is a reaction

hearty escarp
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It is a special action you can take even if it isn't your turn. You can take only one reaction per combat round.

hasty cedar
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Where can I post photos i made some cool art of a very unique character i made

lean vortex
echo granite
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HEllo any body here

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harsh fjord
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Welcome to the server! Check out the materials above to get yourself acquainted with the game.

spice wadi
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Can someone explain The D20 roll super easy and simple to me, together with ability scores and modifiers. I’m a bit stuck and i wanna DM for my friends. We are all new and no one wanna DM instead of me

honest mountain
spice wadi
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Ability checks and saving throws and attacks. It says i have to add the Proficieny bonus but as a new player i dont really get how this works

wild onyx
spice wadi
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Also if i see at zombies hitpoint 22 (3d8 + 9) does that mean roll D8 three times? And what does the +9 indicate. Sorry for these many questions. Will prob have more and more along the way

wild onyx
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You can roll to randomly determine a creature’s Hit Points, or take the average. In that case it would be 22.

honest mountain
unreal token
ornate kiln
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the +9 is calculated from the zombie's constitution modifier btw, but that doesnt have to concern you as long as you arent making your own monster statblocks

spice wadi
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Now i have 1 more question. Difficulty classes and Armor classes. I see Task difficulty on my starter set rulebook of Stormwreck isle. What do these mean?

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Thanks alot for all the help btw guys! I really appriciate this

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My english ain’t great so reading through this book 4 times already is a struggle

fallen surge
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Difficulty class and Armor class are the number you need to equal or exceed to succeed on a d20 test

ornate kiln
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when you roll for an ability check or saving throw, there is a target you need to meet or beat, that is call DC (Difficulty class)

same thing for hitting an enemy with an attack roll, but the target number is called armor class (AC)

fallen surge
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For example, let’s say you want to make a perception check to spot a hidden trap, and the DC is 15. You roll a d20, then you add your wisdom modifier. If you are proficient in the perception skill then you also add your proficiency bonus. Add those 2 or 3 numbers together and that is your total for the check. If that is equal to or greater than 15, you succeed and spot the trap

spice wadi
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Okay and for enemies i see u rol like a 4d8 against Violet Fungus. And on my charachter sheet i see greatsword. In melee (against a target within 5 feet of you) you can attack with your greatsword. Roll 1d20 + 3 to see if you hit

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Does this mean u still just roll a 4d8 or do you then roll a d20

wild onyx
# spice wadi Does this mean u still just roll a 4d8 or do you then roll a d20

The (18) 4d8 there is for the Hit Points. Hit Points are what you lose when something damages you.

Say a fighter swings at it with a sword (the Attack action). The fighter rolls a d20 and adds their proficiency bonus (2) and Strength bonus (2). Say they rolled a 10 on the die. Add it all up.

You then compare their total (14 here) to the Armour Class (AC) of the target. In this case, it's 5.

If the fighter's result is equal or better than that 5, they've hit and get to roll for damage. Say the fighter was using a longsword, that's a d8. They roll that, add their Strength modifier, and that's how many Hit Points the violet fungus loses. If it goes to zero, it's dead.

spice wadi
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How do ya’ll explain better then the starter set guide book 😔

candid fox
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Hello, I'm very new to DnD, I tried to get into it a while ago but a bunch'o stuff went down, and I couldn't wrap my head around it, could one of y'all show me the ropes? 😭

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wild onyx
delicate stratus
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Hi guys can anyone teach me the basics?

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timid locust
delicate stratus
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I kind of know the rough idea but the things I wanted to know about was, what makes a crit hit happen and how all the strength and dexterity etc. work