#dnd-newcomers

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timid locust
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Unfortunately there's too many newcomers to this server each day to actually do one-on-one teaching sessions. Thankfully, there's plenty of resources (and us!) who can help out if you get stuck

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The answers to both of those questions are in the "Playing The Game" section (in the D20 Tests and the The Six Abilities sections, respectively), which goes through the explanation of how the structural rules of the game work. Give them a look, and if you're still confused we'll be happy to help!

honest mountain
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A crit happens specifically on attack rolls when you roll a 20 before modifiers

delicate stratus
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gray crane
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hey dudes

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anyone a gm tryna host a game

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timid locust
gray crane
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which link

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fallen surge
# gray crane which link

The free version of the Basic Rules is linked in the bot post above, under the Quick Links section

gray crane
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appreciate it gng

noble bluff
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With the background athlete it says you get a tool proficiency in Vehicles(Land) does that equate to mount proficiency, carriages, carts, etc, or a little bit of both? based off 5e; probably no bugattis or rolls royce

fallen surge
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Your DM will decide when a tool proficiency can or cannot be used, so you don't have to worry too much about the specifics, but you have the right general idea. Though there typically needs to be an actual vehicle involved, so it wouldn't be used for just riding on a mount. They'd need to be pulling something like a cart or chariot

noble bluff
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So general maneuverability of how the animals move being attached to a moveable structure. Was writing out a character sheet for my next character and that stumped me a little, so up to the dm or in general cart, carriage, wagon, and chariots. Thanks for the help!

dull kindle
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Usually to do with your stats and skills

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When you pick a lock for example, which checks for sleight of hand, a typical table would probably look like:

DC15 (You need to roll a 15 at least without modifiers) to open a chest

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You'd first roll, and your modifiers would be added towards the final score, so if you have 14 dex for example, that's +2 to the final score, and if you have sleight of hand proficiency, that could be another +3

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If you rolled a 12, your final score would be 12 + 2 + 3 = 17, allowing you to unlock the chest

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dull kindle
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I mean like, if a character somehow has no modifiers whatsoever, they'd need to roll a 15 at least to pass the check

fallen surge
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Probably a confusing way to word that, but alright

dull kindle
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Feel free to build on the explanation

novel hinge
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Can any1 teach me ?

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timid locust
# novel hinge Can any1 teach me ?

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.

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Unfortunately there's too many newcomers to this server each day to actually do one-on-one teaching sessions. Thankfully, there's plenty of resources (and us!) who can help out if you get stuck

cedar sluice
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i wonder if WotC will ever bring back an advent calendar on their webpage. one with printables or something.

glossy hearth
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Is it worth paying for a game as a beginner? For example on "StartPlaying"

harsh fjord
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That's really subjective. There's no guarantee a paid game will be good, but you can do the research on the potential GM. Plus, folks are less likely to flake on something they're paying for.

If you have the money to spare and are that keen to play, it seems as good a route as any other.

glossy hearth
main fulcrum
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If nothing else, it'll likely be the fastest way to find a game. Though I agree with razorwing about the rest of it

harsh fjord
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-# The other fast way to find a game is to offer to DM.

glossy garden
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Hey everyone, I’m brand new to D&D. I’ve always wanted to try it but I never knew anyone who held regular games. Randomly thought there might be a discord for it and here we are. Where should I start?

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harsh fjord
glossy garden
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Thank you🙏

fast kelp
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There’s 5 of us

dry kite
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Guys are classes attached to certain races or ANY race can have ANY class?

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For example i was making a homebrew forest elf druid and idk if thats valid

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Homebrew bc i made an original aspect for my forest elves' race

plucky ridge
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There are no restrictions. Any species can be any class.

dry kite
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Thank you :D

dry kite
sand laurel
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Ello

dry kite
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Hi

sand laurel
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My sis invited me to a campaign they are in so I'm excited to play my wizard, a lil nervous since its gonna be my first time. Idk when it will happen but I think it will be fun

simple prawn
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Is it wrong to want to play dnd with close family members such as parents or sibling, or do you guys see that as weirdness?

I want to play with my father and brother but my father is disabled, my brother is ok he's just busy doing other stuff.

What would you all suggest?

hearty escarp
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That seems totally normal. I've played with my brother and sister as well and it was fun. I'd just ask then if they want to try for a one shot and then give it a go.

simple prawn
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I was thinking of actually trying a oneshot i just dont know where to find pre-made adventures for free. also todays my b-day and im hoping some of my family members can get together and play.

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My father is a heart transplant patient and over the years it taking a toll on him, he also might be in the very early stages of Parkinson's but were not sure 100% yet.

hearty escarp
hearty escarp
echo kelp
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I play D&D with my kids. It's great.

simple prawn
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Yeah i think so too because he dosent do much.

Would i aslo find adventures on itch?

Which is the most newcomer friendly for a first time dm and first time players?

simple prawn
hearty escarp
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I find Peril In Pinebrook very newcomer friendly. It's a very small adventure, has simplified rules, and has some premade characters.

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I've ran it for some new players too and they enjoyed it.

simple prawn
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Thanks everyone! ill give it a go if possible.

foggy kelp
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gulp.. uh hi! I'm completely new to dnd and i have no clue what I'm doing so i came here ☹️

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round scaffold
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does anyone have any recomendations to find games irl?

next jay
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r/

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near mason
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Hi ive read alot of the stuff in the learn to play channel but i dont really know where to go next, i wanna get into dnd online

echo kelp
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Well if you feel you're ready to find a group to play with, give #find-a-game a good read. It has some advice on finding a group to play D&D with as well as has important information on how to use the Looking For Game channels here on the server.

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Keep in mind that finding a game/group can take some time as it involves planning a game/campaign, coordinating schedules, ensuring the group meshes well, etc.

near mason
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Will it be okay if i pretty much learn as i go?

echo kelp
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I'd suggest at least being familiar with chapter 1 and chapter 2 of the free rules (1st chapter covers the core game mechanics and rythm of the game, 2nd chapter covers how to create a character step by step). Then it also helps to know how to use your character sheet.

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But yeah, learn as you go

near mason
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Is that on the beyond website

honest mountain
echo kelp
near mason
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alright thanks i appreciate it

fossil radish
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gonna need a crash course in how to function as a proper DM

harsh fjord
round scaffold
round scaffold
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i know my school has a club but idk if its active

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and im not..very liked in my school so i get nervous going to things like that

harsh fjord
silver linden
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Hello there! I've been wanting to play D&D for a while now but I don't have anyone else to play, nice to meet y'all

hexed comet
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Hi everyone. im completely new to dnd ive watched a few guides but still know only a little about the game so if you want you can dm me and tell me some tips about the game.

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static moon
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Haven't played for years and years. Where could I start looking for an online group taking new people?

true musk
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?tag new online

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lament wind
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Hello. I am new here. I'm looking to join some form of D&D group online. Anyone ?

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blazing drum
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Yo

silent thistle
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hey, I’m like completely brand new to the game. I’m just looking for DM’s or someone that teach me I’m desperate.

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frozen yarrow
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Hey yall so I recently became kinda interested in dnd and im tryna I guess learn a lil some some. Im about to read the official rules I created a character already but I kinda just put something together that felt like me I guess😭 I love games that are grindy with stories and shit so this makes me feel like I’m in the games I play hence why I’m so interested. I was wondering if anyone had some time to look at my character sheet maybe? Give me a couple pointers ?

acoustic venture
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i'm just reading the whole thing

dull kindle
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Best to read the whole thing

hearty blaze
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Just the first few chapters of the free basic rules is necessary

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But yeah, reading more never hurt nobody

regal prism
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Hello new here I’ve never played dbd before what does one go about playing dnd

unreal ore
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Hiya, I'm new to the game, like completely never played. But I wanna learn

queen horizon
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hi all. whats the best class for a fist character?

hearty escarp
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The one you're most interested in learning about.

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If you're looking for especially low mechanical complexity, I'd say fighter.

dull kindle
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Fist as in punching people or do you mean the Flaming Fist organization

hearty blaze
mortal dagger
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wanting to know what i should do to create a character inspired by hypnos from hades and just greek mythology in general

hearty blaze
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I effing love the hades games

mortal dagger
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i love hypnos

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ive made some characters from the game on dnd beyond already lol

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orpheus, zagreus, artemis, athena and hermes

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and hypnos is one of my favorite characters plus i really like the concept of psychic attacks

hearty blaze
mortal dagger
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what level would i need to be for that?

hearty blaze
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3

mortal dagger
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currently the characters ive made are all level 1 since im planning to use them when my schools club starts back up next year

hearty blaze
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Then play a sorcerer

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And when you get to level three take the aberrant mind subclass

mortal dagger
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on dnd beyond i only see draconic sorcery

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at level 3

hearty blaze
mortal dagger
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if they have the books i can access the extra stuff through them?

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how would that work

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like they make the character for me or

hearty escarp
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DDBeyond allows content sharing through the master subscription. How it works is that someone with the master sub can activate "Content Sharing" toggle on a DDB campaign. Then, everyone that has a character in that campaign has access to the owned content of everyone else.

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So that means they can look at the digital content and also use that content in the character creator.

mortal dagger
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oh wow

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can they add me through the website and i can just access the stuff on my side

hearty blaze
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Yes

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(If they have the books online)

mortal dagger
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and also does purchasing a single book give them all the content or only some

hearty blaze
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Buying the book gives them the content from that book

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mortal dagger
shut temple
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hello, my friend group and I have recently picked up D&D and I have been assigned the Forever DM. We've played like, two scuffed homebrews, and I'm thinking of making a DM screen. Where could I get some inserts for it?

wild onyx
shut temple
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Thank you

shut temple
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Btw, the Monk's Martial strike, uses Dex instead of Strength, so how does that work? Do u just roll using your dex?

timid locust
shut temple
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thanks

waxen thorn
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Hello iam new to dnd i have watched bit on yt but wondering like iam wizard can i make my own power

timid locust
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So you could pick options that a different Wizard might not have, but you'd both still have access to the same list of options at every level.

warm idol
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Just was commissioning art for my Dragonborn paladin and realized how funny Dragonborn’s look in hoods. With their horns and large heads

midnight root
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I'm trying to create a character on dndb and my dm said custom backgrounds are allowed but when making it i dont see the option to choose a origin feat just skills tools or languages

boreal wadi
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hi me and my friend wnated to get into d&d and watned start a beginger game plz @gleaming hinge

gleaming hinge
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pretty please

timid locust
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boreal wadi
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i already have a chracter and know how the game works a little bit we just need a begginer game to start where do i find that

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arctic osprey
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Hello everyone! I am not that new to playing D&D. I have listened to a lot of podcasts and played a lot of one-shots before, but I am about to take on DM'ing for the first time because my groups DM wants to actually play rather than run the game. I am going to be running the Dragon of Icespire Peak and the following three books after. Are there any tips or pointers for DM'ing.

harsh fjord
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?newdm

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What is a Dungeon Master?
  • In Dungeons & Dragons, one person serves as the Dungeon Master, the game’s lead storyteller and referee. The DM runs the adventure for the players, who navigate its hazards and decide which paths to explore.
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harsh fjord
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?dmtips

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

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

Embrace the shared story.

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

It’s not a competition.

The DM isn’t competing against the player characters. Your job is to referee the rules, run monsters, and keep the story moving.

Be fair and flexible.

Treat your players in a fair, impartial manner. The rules help you do this, but you can make your own rulings to ensure everyone is having fun.

Modify the adventure to suit your tastes.

Adventures have no prescribed outcome. You can alter any encounter to make it more interesting and fun for your players.

Don’t worry about mistakes.

Dungeon Masters are fallible, just like everyone else, and even experienced DMs make mistakes. If you overlook, forget, or misrepresent something, correct yourself and move on. No one expects you to memorize every part of this adventure and all the rules in the Basic Rules. As long as your players are having fun, everything will be just fine.

harsh fjord
arctic osprey
cedar sluice
# arctic osprey Hello everyone! I am not that new to playing D&D. I have listened to a lot of po...

When you first get into Storm Lord's Wrath, the inn will seem intimidating because there is a quantity of named NPCs all in the same room at the same time with the party able to interact with them. prepare each NPC on their own and have something for each of them to talk about. winging it will just feel chaotic. also, some of the stat blocks and info for a few NPCs is spread out among the other two parts. i made the mistake of not reading them all as one, and ended up describing certain NPCs wrong according to physical features, personality, or even race.

harsh fjord
cedar sluice
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you will also notice that a group called the stone cold reavers have personality descriptions for each one, which is nice. however, the first one that the party can interact with has none of that. so be prepared to fill in gaps that are missing from the adventures.

arctic osprey
cedar sluice
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you can read the entirety of DoIP and play through that. but read SLW, SDW, and DC as one adventure instead of separate chunks. as i said, there's information needed that might be in the other parts.

arctic osprey
cedar sluice
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oh, and if your party decides to go to Neverwinter, you're pretty much on your own. its a big notable place on the map, but there is very little information about it in the whole 10 years of 5e.

timid locust
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Let's keep the behind-the-scenes sections of an official adventure over in #1029833015423143957 , as best we can!

fast rapids
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hey hows it going people im new to DnD and the concept of it

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harsh fjord
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Welcome to the server! Check out the resources above and ask questions as you have 'em!

elder pollen
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Ahh I start my new campaign soon

harsh fjord
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Hope it goes well!

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boreal harness
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hi everyone im very new here never played and im a little lost with all the menus anyone willing give me a bit of a guide through how to get started

harsh fjord
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If you have more specific questions, don't be afraid to ask!

plain dew
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Hey guys, so me and my friends want to start playing but none of us have ever played before and dont really know anything about it. Theres 5 of us total. We have this box that has: 6 hero figures, 6 hero boards, 130 plastic markers, 9 double-sided battle tiles, 22 double-sided adventure tiles, 7 custom dice, 106 tokens, 322 cards, 1 storage tray, 1 rule book, 1 scenario book, and 1 key moment tracker. We dont really know what were doing with any of this. Any help/tips would be fantastic and very appreciated. I can also send pictures of the box if needed.

harsh fjord
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What is the name of the box?

plain dew
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Battle for the world of dragonlance

harsh fjord
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You mean Warriors of Krynn? That's a board game, not traditional D&D.

honest mountain
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Not for D&D

plain dew
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Oh wow I feel really embarrassed now, my friend said it was 😶

harsh fjord
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It's got D&D branding and features content from the D&D roleplaying game, but it is not the roleplaying game itself.

timid locust
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Kind of like how Pokemon Monopoly isn't actually the Pokemon game.

harsh fjord
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Good analogy!

honest mountain
plain dew
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Alright, thanks. Any tips on how to start playing actual D&D?

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harsh fjord
hearty blaze
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And feel free to ask any questions!

timid locust
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The free Basic Rules should have everything you need to get started.

plain dew
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So this is a lot and kind of confusing, is the first thing I do create a character?

harsh fjord
lofty stratus
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Hey, im a new dnd player can I start playing dnd online without owning any dice irl?

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And without basically owning a set of dnd

harsh fjord
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Yep, digital dice rollers are plentiful. Even Google will let you roll math rocks.

hearty blaze
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I shall be stealing the term “math rocks”

harsh fjord
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It's pretty common around the hobby!

hearty blaze
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Genuinely did not know that! The more you know

lofty stratus
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And what websites do you guys reccomend for character creation?

harsh fjord
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I use D&D Beyond. I don't know what else is out there that's legit and any good. (Roll20's character creator is janky, in my experience.)

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near galleon
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I use DnD beyond but im also a dice gremlin.

lavish kayak
lofty stratus
lavish kayak
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yes

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a pdf of a sheet

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halcyon grail
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As a new player, would it be better for me to buy the 2024 Players handbook or The Young Adventurers Collection first?

fallen surge
# halcyon grail As a new player, would it be better for me to buy the 2024 Players handbook or T...

I have not heard of The Young Adventurers Collection until now, but after looking them up it seems to be a series of lore books and simplified guides that can be used in combination with actual rule books to help you learn how to play. They are not a replacement for the actual rules. Personally, I would not recommend getting them. Especially because they are a few years old now, so it’s entirely possible that the information in them could be out of date, since they were from before the 2024 rules update

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One of the main improvements of the 2024 PHB over the 2014 version is that it does a much better job of onboarding new players, so I really don’t think you’ll need an additional supplemental book to walk you through it

astral pebble
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how do u guys find people to play with

wild onyx
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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 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.

twin verge
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Hi everyone, I have watched a lot of dnd games on YouTube but have never played and want to start trying to play but I don't have any people to play with can someone guide me how do I start and where can I play??

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rotund solstice
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Hi!

fringe roost
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Uhm I need to send an image of my character sheet, I need help guys

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It won’t though

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Correct - but you can use a reputable file/image hosting service and link to an image that way.

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Or if you're using DnDbeyond you can share the URL to the character sheet

stoic herald
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im pretty new to playing dnd but should i have a character made before i find a sesion and then tweak it to the theme or should i make a character after i find a group

echo kelp
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I'd make a practice character just so you know how the process works and get a bit more familiar with how a character sheet works.

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But then be prepared to either tweak that character or create a whole new one to make sure it fits the group/campaign you're playing in.

stoic herald
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gotcha thanks so much

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also any recomended guides for learning the combat process/mechanics?

echo kelp
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Start with chapter 1 which covers the core game mechanics and the rhythm of the game

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Then chapter 2 goes over how to create a character step by step.

fallen owl
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I’m a bit new but how many spells does a level 5 bard need? Just making sure before I level up and everything

unreal token
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But you can choose which ones

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(from the Bard spell list)

fallen owl
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Okay ty

echo kelp
unreal token
# fallen owl Okay ty

Bards are a very flexible class, but most will choose utility type spells, especially as an effort to address capability gaps in the party

fallen owl
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Which would you recommend?

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If you don’t know off the top of your head it’s fine-

unreal token
fallen owl
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Alright I’ll do that :3

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Ty tho

unreal token
# fallen owl Ty tho

At 5th level, you can choose from two Level 3 spells, as to which ones? I'd say it depends on if there are other casters in your party, and what spells they have; you might choose differently if you're the only caster in the party

woven cargo
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Im oldcomers

plain dew
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So if my friend and I are both interested in being a dungeon master, can one of us be a DM for one one shot, and the other be a DM for another one shot or is that something that shouldn't be done

harsh fjord
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You can absolutely do that. In fact, I think rotating DM duties is really good for a group's long-term health.

swift fjord
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There a place to go to help make a dnd build?

edgy onyx
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thorn bobcat
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Hey, all, new-ish to D&D. How does dndbeyond work, and is there a cost?

harsh fjord
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The short answer is D&D Beyond is a digital character sheet system and it also provides access to D&D content (adventures, items, etc.) digitally. You can sign up for free and create up to 6 characters, with access to the basic rules. Anything besides that you'll have to pay for.

honest mountain
delicate phoenix
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I was on here a few days ago looking for help with a borked warlock hexblade/tome build as a new dnd player with a first time DM. Several people offered good advice.

I wanted to update that I’ve consulted a veteran party member. Since I have Eldritch versatility, I’m just going to hold out until our next ASI level and switch pacts from tome to blade. That should resolve a solid chunk of my issues.

Thanks to everyone that offered help and opinions! I really appreciated the sounding board.

amber lagoon
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Yoo

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I’m new anyone else have a stout halfling fighter 1 class?

hearty blaze
amber lagoon
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Yea you wanna be friends?

hearty blaze
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I’d rather you not friend me, but we can be friends

amber lagoon
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K

jaunty coral
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hey everyone i need help

hearty blaze
jaunty coral
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Nevermind

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I got it figured out

onyx stump
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How much of a character should I prepare before a session 0 with a DM?

main fulcrum
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At least a general idea. Any more than that I'd check with the DM to see what they want

harsh fjord
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Multiple ideas is even better!

heady oasis
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Yo need help getting started

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fast sail
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Heyy!

hearty blaze
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Welcome to the server!

fast sail
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Thank you! Excited to br here !

viscid locust
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Heyy

fast sail
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Hi!

pulsar urchin
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Hey just joined the server, new to dnd but would like to learn more and hopefully join a game

fast sail
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Kinda looking to maybe perhaps jump into a game. I’m in one now, but we meet every two weeks and I’m really feeling it (esp because I have another character I’m both excited and nervous to try lol)

faint osprey
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I am a first timer where should i start? my friends had me creat a character and now idk what to do?

lyric fjord
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Me to tbh I’m not sure what to do

hearty escarp
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So creating a character as practice is a good way to start familiarizing yourself with the rules.

Now it's time to look for a group. I recommend trying to set up a game with your friends!

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If that isn't possible, you can also check if there are games that you can join in your local game store, or check online. This server also has some channels dedicated to group finding: #find-a-game

alpine zenith
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so im wanting to get into dnd but dont know where i can play at what should i do

hearty escarp
alpine zenith
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thank you

untold shuttle
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hi

fast smelt
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how do I play dnd online?

topaz garnet
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D&D's typical depiction is of people locally meeting up at a certain time at a predetermined location to play.

Online, it's still people meeting up at a certain time. You just use long range communications, such as voice calls, and often people use a Virtual TableTop (or VTT for short) for the table.

wild onyx
carmine valley
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Is there any possible way to make D&D easier to visualise? I've been wanting to play for a while but I can't picture images in my head at all (I have aphantasia), so worldbuilding and structure is more difficult.

hearty escarp
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Yeah, you could use something like owlbear rodeo to plop down a map and use tokens for your figures.

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There are also map creating software like Dungeondraft and Wonderdraft.

wild onyx
carmine valley
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Oh!! That's so cool I had no idea about those things, thank you.
I'll give them a try and see what works!

round scaffold
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i have aphantasia but i have super good like ability to create voices and sounds in my head? so something i do is imagine sounds instead of image

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and that also helps :)

carmine valley
round scaffold
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hope that helped tho

carmine valley
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it did! I'll definitely enjoy taking notes and writing stuff because it's always been my kinda thing

round scaffold
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yeah!! im super glad!

slow carbon
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Hello

near snow
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I've been playing a while, but newer to newer versions and am being confused by the terminology. Did ancestries replace race and variants replace subrace? Or am I completely missing something?

wild onyx
lavish inlet
#

Heloo everyone

wild onyx
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G'day.

lavish inlet
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i wanna start dnd but im ovewelamed and dont know where 2 start

lavish inlet
wild onyx
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Afraid not. But some tips:

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!

exotic remnantBOT
lavish inlet
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okay its just i dont really have anyone to play with any advice?

near snow
lavish inlet
wild onyx
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Plenty of games online.

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.

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As long as you keep your eyes open and avoid games that say "experienced players only" or "highly optimised characters required" you shouldn't have any problem joining as a newcomer.

lavish inlet
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okay thanks guys ur awsome

slow carbon
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Is it okay with you that we become d&d buddies?

lavish inlet
#

bet but im Australian so youll have to deal with words upside down

slow carbon
lavish inlet
#

oh sick

rough siren
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Hi guys (＾-＾)ノ

slow carbon
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Is it better to learn the basics first before playing in a campaign?

lavish inlet
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honestly im reading theics rn

cinder burrow
lavish inlet
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the basics*

hearty escarp
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I'd say better is subjective there. It's very much possible to learn as you go through a campaign. But It might also be valuable to get a feeling of the system first before commiting to a big investment like a campaign.

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One shots are great for this

slow carbon
lavish inlet
slow carbon
lavish inlet
rough siren
#

Hi! I have a question..
Since I'm a beginner Dungeon master, is there anything I should know as the dungeon master?

hearty escarp
floral canyon
rough siren
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Thank you!!

floral canyon
# rough siren Thank you!!

On a more serious note, don't write a book. Players want to be part of your world, not readers. They want to add their own details, their own dynasties, states, cities, characters, and stories. You have to understand that you, as the master, and they, as players, are playing together in one world, and they want to influence it, otherwise it looks like watching a TV series where the players act as actors.

rough siren
slow carbon
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Are you supposed to have a different character for every campaign? Or you can use 1 character for many campaigns

honest mountain
slow carbon
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What kind of class can you recommend?

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I don't know what class to start on!

honest mountain
slow carbon
honest mountain
slow carbon
honest mountain
floral canyon
slow carbon
honest mountain
slow carbon
slow carbon
cursive ledge
floral canyon
cursive ledge
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Aight

wheat crystal
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I’d keep in mind that something like that will pend on DM approval, especially compared to a “fresh” backstory. Typically transferring backstories with previous campaign events puts the character at a higher level narratively than what the next campaign might be expected to start at.

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For example let’s say your new campaign starts at level 1, and in your previous campaign your party killed a dragon. Such a feat is far above the expected accomplishments / power level of a level 1, so the backstory starts to become incongruent

lethal python
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That's a good point. I wouldn't worry about your next character for your next campaign until you have a next campaign set up. Then you can decide. I think a lot of people decide to try new character and class ideas more than they stick with the same one.

floral canyon
mossy mica
#

is the essentials kit 5e good?

wild onyx
mossy mica
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Ok

wild onyx
twin copper
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hello!
im very new to the whole dnd scene and ttrpgs in general i tried to look up how to make characters cuz a few of my friends wanted to try it and i said i might be up to dm for them but honestly the amount of info needed seems overwhelming. any sources that i can find simplified versions of the rules? like a simpler system for our first ttrpg game?

wheat crystal
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Welcome! The free Basic Rules for 5e can be found in this channel’s pins as well as in #learn-to-play

wild onyx
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It cuts down the rules to what you need to play an adventure and comes with characters. Give it a go, see what you make of it.

twin copper
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ill give it a read

twin copper
wheat crystal
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The newer 2024 5e rules have a lot better formatting imo for learning the game compared to the old 2014 5e ruleset

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Id try to take it at your own pace if possible, and of course this channel has a lot of helpful people to answer any questions!

twin copper
harsh fjord
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Nope, there are small but significant differences between the two rulesets.

twin copper
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Oh ok ok so they're pretty much the same but with minor differences?
Ok that's how i thought it was b4 lol

edgy fable
#

hi

wheat crystal
#

Think of 2024 as an “update” or “refresh” to the 2014 rules

twin copper
rotund latch
#

Hey, can anyone explain to me how using solo engines work?

harsh fjord
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Can you elaborate?

timid locust
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Yeah, that's not a term I'm familiar with

short hill
#

yo ım new to dnd universe can anyone help me to learn

exotic remnantBOT
harsh fjord
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Check out the resources above, especially the linked rules and #learn-to-play! Feel free to ask specific questions you have.

wild onyx
rotund latch
keen swallow
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I'm new and I like to join a campaign or one-shot

exotic remnantBOT
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rotund latch
wild onyx
rotund latch
harsh fjord
rotund latch
twin copper
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Btw if there are any sessions happening in the next few days can i spectate said sessions?
I wanna see actual gameplay from people instead of YouTubers and voice actors cuz i think watching only that type of games would give me unrealistic expectations for myself and my players

harsh fjord
hushed mango
#

Hi guys i just joined and i wonder how can i play? I have no friends who like these kinda games and i have no idea where to start so can anyone help me?

exotic remnantBOT
harsh fjord
hushed mango
#

I already read it and created a character so i need to find a group to play with right?

harsh fjord
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Yep.

hushed mango
#

Thank you so much!

rapid rose
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shell ferry
#

I m completely new to dnd and have practically 0 experience. Could someone tell me where should i start, specially a webpages/pdfs regarding all necessary info for character creation

exotic remnantBOT
rapid rose
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Sorry for my English it's not my first language and I don't know write haha

timid locust
wild onyx
shell ferry
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Is there other places with more extensive info i could access

twin copper
fallen surge
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The free basic rules only include the bare bones minimum information needed to play the game. Additional character options are available if you purchase sourcebooks like the Player's Handbook or Tasha's Guide to Everything

timid locust
twin copper
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also i would recommend starting with something simpler than a wizard tbh cuz that class is so complicated for a beginner if you want a spell caster from what i've read already sorcerers are way simpler

shell ferry
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not really sure i want to invest at least 60€ for just to have the bare minimum to try a game i don't even know if i like

timid locust
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The bare minimum is free, as we've said. The Basic Rules have everything you need to play. It's just missing more customization and specialization options.

fallen surge
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Yep, if you make a character with the free content, roll digital dice, and use an online character sheet, you can play the game without purchasing anything

timid locust
#

Except the Internet subscription, I suppose dndLol

pulsar urchin
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Hey, currently new to dnd and would like to find a DM that could maybe do a one shot and introduce me better to the game

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timid locust
pulsar urchin
quiet eagle
#

I’m super interested in joining a game of dnd. Anyone know how to go about it?

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harsh fjord
inner flume
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i was wodering if anyone can help, me and 3 of my friends have just started dnd this week and wanted to play a round online but we are confused as to what to play is there an online feature that we can make a simple campagne to get used to playing

harsh fjord
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?tag new online

exotic remnantBOT
harsh fjord
inner flume
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thank you so much i waas wondering are there any good tutorials that we can follow to learn or not?

exotic remnantBOT
timid locust
inner flume
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thank youuuu

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so me and my friends made some characters on dnd beyond and want to use them in a campange. is there a way to put them in or do we have to make characters?

timid locust
#

Put them in what, exactly?

inner flume
#

my friend started a campain but it says to create a new character

timid locust
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I'm not super familiar with DnD Beyond, but I believe you friend will have to add you all to that campaign. Then, you can assign those characters you made to that campaign.

inner flume
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ok thank you we will try

fallen surge
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If you need help with the technical aspect of D&D beyond specifically we have a channel for that: #ddb-support

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You can post any issues or questions there and someone will help you out

echo crypt
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I’m writing my own campaign for the first time, is there anything I should know for like what to add? Like how many quests, or anything like that

harsh fjord
#

There's no one-size-fits-all approach to making a campaign. #dm-discussion would be the better channel to get in-depth conversation on this topic.

lavish kayak
harsh fjord
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And that world doesn't have to be a planet! It can be a continent, a region, or even just a city or town.

lavish kayak
#

YES

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THIS

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(unless players decide to cast teleportation circle and you cry)

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idk how to phrase that one

timber bane
#

Technically not new to DnD anymore but VERY new to evoker wizard. How exactly do you play one 😭

main fulcrum
#

Are you new to Wizard or just Evoker?

timber bane
dull kindle
#

Evoker's one of the easiest Wizard subclasses you'll do just fine

unreal token
dull kindle
#

Part of a good Wizard is swapping spells on the fly based on the situation

harsh fjord
timber bane
unreal token
timber bane
timber bane
dull kindle
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All your spells have high range so you can stay behind just fine

#

Evoker basically comes down to

My teammates are resistant towards my own friendly fire
Cantrips will always do some damage
Cantrips hit harder
You always roll the highest damage roll on most spells once per long rest

spice hatch
#

Hello, I’m new to dnd and I wonder if it’s weird to want to spectate dnd sessions to learn…?

dull kindle
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You'll always be doing something so long as you have the fundamentals down

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Rather than spectating actual games it may be more practical to watch videos of people streaming their sessions

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But the best way to learn is to try things out directly

harsh fjord
timber bane
timber bane
spice hatch
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Yeah but I was wondering if I could spectate like in servers and calls. Since I really want to play and join in but too shy to start

dull kindle
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Why not vids though

spice hatch
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I’ve watched some vids!! and I enjoy them but it’s like step by step, where I watch vids and then join calls to spectate to work my confidence in actually playing a game

timber bane
spice hatch
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Ohhh I didn’t know that, my one time experience playing dnd was imagination and using bots

fallen surge
# spice hatch Hello, I’m new to dnd and I wonder if it’s weird to want to spectate dnd session...

Its pretty unlikely that you'll find a group that's willing to let you spectate. It may make people feel uncomfortable, since putting yourself out there as a character you are portraying is hard, even without outside observers. If you can find a group that's willing to let you do it, then you do you. But I expect 95% of people will say no. However, there are plenty of people that record or steam themselves playing, so that you can watch it on sites like youtube or twitch

dull kindle
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You see idk about a lot of people being fine with someone watching them that way

timber bane
harsh fjord
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Colossus took the words out of my keyboard!

dull kindle
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I guess its like watching the olympics vs watching a few randos swimming in a pool by themselves

timber bane
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Plus yeah, not a lot of people are willing to let you just watch them. They are right

spice hatch
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Mm Alright, I guess I was pretty naive thinking I could ask to just spectate a call

lavish kayak
opal glade
timber bane
spice hatch
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I understand it’s valid, a stranger watching you is horrifying while you’re trying to play out a scene

wild snow
#

Hi everyone! I need some help. My work is hosting a secret Santa and my gift recipient asked for Christmas scratch cards. Now I’m not a fan of just giving scratch cards so I asked around about his hobbies and found out he likes dnd. I know absolutely nothing about the game wanted to know if anyone had some recommendations

pulsar urchin
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any idea how to make a post to look for DMs? im a new player thats also gathering more new players to hopefully have our first game with someone who has a little more experience to get a hang of it

harsh fjord
timber bane
unreal token
wild snow
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Okay cool cool. I got a velvet pouch so the dice will pair nicely

harsh fjord
main fulcrum
#

You might also be able to find some kind of D&D themed Christmas scratch card, but I'm not sure what the options would be

wild snow
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Dang I wish I knew more about the guy

main fulcrum
#

I know they make D&D advent calendars, cause I've got one

wild snow
wild snow
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Don’t know where but I’ll try to find one

main fulcrum
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I tried googling D&D scratch cards and the Emergency D20 scratch cards could be a fun option

harsh fjord
main fulcrum
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That reminds me, I should really open today on my calendar 😁

wild snow
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I’ll check my local indigo then

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Thank you guys!

plucky dome
#

I’m new to dnd where can I find people who would playing dnd and really like to role play and have fun ?

wild onyx
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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.

plucky dome
#

Thanks

exotic remnantBOT
harsh fjord
hearty blaze
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And feel free to ask any questions you may have here, we’re happy to help

harsh fjord
#

The things you need for D&D:

  • A group (and a way to communicate with them)
  • The rules
  • Dice (or other means of randomly generating numbers)
  • A way to track character info (usually a character sheet)
  • An adventure (whether one prewritten or one the DM makes up)

Everything else is optional.

solar solar
#

I have my character sheet, then what should i do?

harsh fjord
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Do you know the rules? Do you have a group to play with?

solar solar
#

No.. Im new in here, already interested for a long time, but afraid to start (i dont have friend who like this kinda game).

solar solar
harsh fjord
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So you either learn the rules next or find folks to game with (read #find-a-game).

Personally, I would recommend learning the rules first (https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024). It'll increase the chances you get invited to a game and shows you're serious, rather than expecting others to bring you up to speed. Having questions is great, but doing no legwork on your own doesn't make a good first impression, y'know?

solar solar
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What if i read the player hand book 2014? Not the 2024

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Is that the same?

harsh fjord
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The rules are different, but you can find folks still using the 2014 rules. My tables do.

solar solar
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Okay, thanks for the info!

harsh fjord
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Good luck and happy adventuring!

smoky basin
#

Hiya! Just joined, hoping to learn to play ☺️

harsh fjord
#

Welcome to the server. Check out the links in the bot post below!

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wide surge
#

Hi

cedar sluice
#

hey

dusky bay
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Hi....new here

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wide surge
fervent turret
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are there rules to making dnd ocs (or whatever its called)?

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i JUST noticed the message above me

echo kelp
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?tag new sheet

exotic remnantBOT
#

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.

fervent turret
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im on step one and i already know i'll need to look into this later

echo kelp
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Yeah no worries - take your time.

ivory vapor
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I was just asking in character discussion and I was wondering if I could get some more helpfull tips

lean vortex
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Looks pretty solid, one small thing is there no way for you to start with a 16 in charisma? Usually its nice to statt with +3 in your main stat

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Also i believe your ac should be 13 not 12, 11 base from leather armor and +2 from dexterity

visual mist
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yeah dont forget to write down your armor in your inventory in case you start with one

elfin pollen
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i have one as well, im not too sure abt it but i like playing support roles in most games but i cant send the link cause the bot blocks it

lean vortex
elfin pollen
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im not sure what to do after seeing the first one tho cause mines so ass compared to it😥

lean vortex
elfin pollen
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yeah ik

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just waiting it out

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its a wood elf druid tho, i was told they synergise well

lean vortex
open mirage
visual mist
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3 15's starting off is pretty good, a +3 mod in main stat would be nice, but +2 is servicable

elfin pollen
ivory vapor
elfin pollen
lean vortex
visual mist
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its your main stat as a bard

lean vortex
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Humans get 2x +1 right?

visual mist
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no, its based off background in 2024

lean vortex
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Ooowh yeh that stuff

visual mist
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+2 and +1 or +1 x3

slow carbon
#

Hello!

lean vortex
slow carbon
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I'm looking for a D&D friend to help me along the way

visual mist
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if there is a rule for custom background im not aware of it

ivory vapor
lean vortex
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Well in that case a 15 starting charisma is basically unavoidable

visual mist
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Its pretty easy to follow the format to make a custom background though

visual mist
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8, 15, 15, 10, 12, 15 was it?

ivory vapor
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yes

visual mist
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if so then taking away 2 point from con wont make up enough points to add another two to charisma

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the point cost goes up the higher you make the stat

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do you have a point buy calculator your using?

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well actually, let me double check

ivory vapor
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I was using standard array not point buy

visual mist
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ah ok, thats different

ivory vapor
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do you reckon i should use point buy

visual mist
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well i mean its up to your dm how you guys are deciding stats

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standard array is a valid point buy setup, so you can absolutely use it if you want

ivory vapor
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I still need to find people to play with

visual mist
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oh well thats probably the first step lol

ivory vapor
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ok thank you

visual mist
#

hard to decide how to make your character if you dont know how your dm wants you to generate stats. If you want to design the character conceptually with stats to prepare for a future game thats totally valid though

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open mirage
#

I find standard array are the best well balanced while point buy lets you get more power but you sacrifice versitility

honest mountain
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I love point buy

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Double 16s at level 1 🥳

true musk
honest mountain
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Should I take charger for my next feat? With my class (swashbuckler rogue) it’s basically guaranteed to trigger every attack. That’s a +5 to all my damage rolls

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The only issue is that it takes my bonus action

fresh ravine
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hiiii

trail briar
#

Hi guys ! I’m super new to DND and I’m just trying to learn the roles and everything so I can make a character. I have an idea kind of of what I want, but I’m still super new and kind of know nothing. I’m also wondering where I can play if there’s something online that I can play online with other people or if it’s more in person thing, I literally would just need someone to text me all of this or maybe even call in discord or something and just run down as much information as you can, lol

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honest mountain
true musk
exotic remnantBOT
honest mountain
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Unless I needed my bonus action for some reason

true musk
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?tag new online

exotic remnantBOT
honest mountain
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Wait, I’m in the wrong channel

true musk
heady oasis
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I already posted a LF DM

true musk
true musk
open mirage
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I find the best way to get a campaign is to beg ask your friends if they're interested

proven bloom
#

ive never played dnd before i am learning to be a dm i plan to play with my irl freinds who dont know anything about dnd im going to use a premade campaign how do i go about describing buildings or rooms do the books or posts have them described or do i just improve it

open mirage
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The biggest issue I had was over describing, tell the players what they'd need to know to get the point across and any details you really want to convey, but let hem have their own image in their mind

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the books should have some descriptions made for you too

bold gyro
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I've never used a premade campaign. However, think as being a DM in a campaign more or less as a story teller

bold gyro
hearty blaze
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Another DM here, also have never done a premade campaign, but would probably recommend it to beginner DM’s

open mirage
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I've only ever done 1 premade and it was the one that came iwth the starter pack with the PHB

proven bloom
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also if i have to teach them how to play should i read the player guide aswell as the dm guide

open mirage
#

O

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I'd honestly watch a youtube video over reaching the PHB

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hearty blaze
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But even dungeon masters should know the info in the PHB

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Read the Free Basic Rules, though, all of you

echo kelp
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And feel free to ask specific questions here

slow carbon
#

Anyone have a party that me and my friends can join? We're new and want to learn this beautiful game.

echo kelp
bold gyro
slow carbon
proven bloom
hearty blaze
#

Just realised UndyingNoob’s message link just sent to #learn-to-play and not specifically to the rules, so here

proven bloom
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ok thx

true musk
cedar sluice
hearty blaze
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That is true, I more so meant knowing the rough information in the PHB

blissful idol
#

How do you post in looking for DM channel

hearty blaze
hearty blaze
cedar sluice
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i didnt mean you mislead, its just a common thing that new people often think "read" means memorize.

hearty blaze
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Ah I see

cedar sluice
true musk
cedar sluice
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i just realized that was supposed to be a reply to what drizzle said.

true musk
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You still can

cedar sluice
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right. and there's a number of things within reason too

true musk
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With the unpredictability of players, that too can be at least partially mitigated by communicating expectations.

cedar sluice
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like if there's a desk in an office, the adventure doesn't specifically need to state what's on the desk other than what's needed for the adventure. so regular office type things could be mentioned as being on the desk to increase immersion without actually changing the adventure. whether there's some mundane papers listing receipts for hay bales or an address book with the names of various restaurants in a far off city doesn't derail things.

blissful idol
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I don't see my post in looking for dm

true musk
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true musk
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For new groups I Highly recommend Dragon of Icespire Peak. I finally got around to running and I really enjoyed it.

Though if I were to run it a second time around, I would adjust some things.

blissful beacon
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My girlfriend is actually running that 👀 it's her first time DMing and she seems to be a natural with that book. And i can definitely see how it'd be a good adventure for new players

hearty blaze
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-# hey, just saying, is anyone here a newcomer

true musk
hearty blaze
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I’m not saying it doesn’t, was just curious

true musk
hearty blaze
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Well, the channel is meant to answer questions for newcomers if I recall

true musk
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Fair enough

dreamy crest
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looking for players above 18!

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(didnt know where to post but add me if ur interedted)

edgy onyx
scarlet grove
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hello !! i js joined rn and i was wondering if there’s anyone or anything that can give me the rundown of what dnd is? i wanna try to get into it but it’s all confusing 3_TikTokBlue_Weep

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hearty blaze
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shut oriole
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Any sites that have large lists of dnd 1 shots? Looking for tv/movie based ideas

hearty blaze
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Ummm

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I don’t know of any

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Well, except maybe…

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?tag new ddb claim

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dynoError No tag ddb found in category new.

hearty blaze
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?tag ddb claim

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scarlet grove
hearty blaze
hearty blaze
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And being willing to learn is already halfway there

blissful beacon
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Huh they actually made prisoner 13 from golden vault a free one shot? 🤔

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that's a very fun chapter

sweet locust
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Hello everyone brand new around around here where do I go first ?

topaz garnet
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sand laurel
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Quick question, how do spell slots work?

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To my understanding its kinda like a limit of spells you can cast before needing to rest to do it again, im not entirely sure

gaunt isle
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Spell slots are basically a number of how many times you can cast spells of a certain level before needing a long rest. If you use both level 9 spell slots, you'll still be able to use your level 8 and below spell slots with no problems. Cantrips don't have spell slots and can be used as often as you like.

sand laurel
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ahh kk

fleet nacelle
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Where would I go to join a dnd campaign

spark sorrel
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hey so i have no idea how to play dnd would i need to have like a book of rules and know everything or would i just learn as i play

hearty blaze
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woven thorn
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Hey i'm new in the beautifull world of DnD and i have a question, i choose a bard, and can i choose an instrument who exist in DnD or can i take whatever instrument of music who exist in life ?

hearty blaze
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(That is portable)

sick raven
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hellooo

woven thorn
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hearty blaze
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Yes

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“Setting” meaning the world you’re playing in

woven thorn
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Ok thanks a lot

sick raven
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I'm a newbie in Dnd, and I wonder where could we find like campaigns to join?

proper cove
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I’m also a new it but I’d love to get into DND, any campaign I could join?

hearty escarp
wild onyx
spark sorrel
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so kinda stupid question but im looking to play a human for my first campaign and was wondering if for the language species trait i had to choose the one my party is speaking or if i choose like goblin or ogre or something would i still be able to talk to my party

wild onyx
spark sorrel
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ok thanks

woven thorn
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It's near to keytar

gentle robin
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hi all, i am here to learn about dnd, total noob here, thanks to the legend of vox machina i an so interested in dnd now, hope to learn a lot

spark sorrel
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hey so uhhh whats gp

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like currency?

edgy onyx
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Yep, stands for "Gold Pieces"

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Basically gold coins

wild onyx
woven thorn
gentle robin
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does anyone have a campaign i can join? i would love to start

wild onyx
# gentle robin does anyone have a campaign i can join? i would love to start

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!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.

If you've done that, 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.

gentle robin
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awesome, thanks for the guidance, super excited

smoky basin
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Are there any recommendations for YouTube videos? I know there are tonnes, but any worth while ones to help with basics and rules?

echo kelp
smoky basin
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Thank you! I’ve watched a few but it’s like anything lotta info to try to absorb

echo kelp
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But also note you do not have to know it all or feel like you have to memorize it.

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But knowing what a D20 Test is, and how to create a character sheet (and how to read and use your character sheet) are good places to focus.

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(The core game rules and mechanics and the rhythm of play can be found in chapter 1 of the free rules and chapter 2 covers how to make a character step by step)

smoky basin
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Thank you! I’ve been starting to read up through the beyond app, so far so good I think.

willow kayak
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Hi, I'm new to DnD but have been running a club at my work for SEN children. I think I'm doing okay as a DM, the kids seem to be haviong a good time, but I feel like a don't have a grasp on everything I should know. Are there any dedicated games to helping new players learn the game?

normal iron
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Question relating to combat: to what extent can attacks be aimed? Like, if I specifically wanted to shoot someone in the neck with an arrow, or slash their eyes, or break their leg, could I do that?

frigid helm
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Not within the current ruleset, there are homebrew rules I imagine for called shots.

normal iron
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Right, thanks.

unborn fog
wild onyx
unborn fog
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Ok, thank you!

dry kite
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Hey so im making my character sheet and it's a wood elf, i searched it's features online and it has like 7, isn't that too much?

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So i used the basic elf features and added the level 1 ranger features so for now the character has 6 features

unborn fog
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Hmm I don't think any amount of features is too much, but that depends on what you are doing/going to do with it

echo kelp
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Until you have a D&D group to play with who may have different ways to set up and run characters for their D&D games, it's best to stay with the core game rules

dry kite
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Thanks

exotic remnantBOT
dry kite
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Ahh the wood elves are a lineage of the elves, so in the character sheet i should say the race is elf but then i add the lineage and its features

wild onyx
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Yes.

dry kite
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nice

solemn sundial
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How does one go about making a character

hearty escarp
solar scroll
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Hi, I was wandering something. I'm french and I'd like to improve my english while learning to play Dnd. Do you think it's a good idea and do you know if someone is opening a table for dnd but also english begginers lol ?
Actually maybe the "Lol is a bit too much"

dull kindle
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Mask of the Wild is v situational for starters

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Elf Weapon Training is situational too cuz martial classes have built in proficiency with the weapons listed so the only few classes that appreciate this is spellcasters early on

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Rest are nice but nothing too op, faster move speed and darkvision is excellent to have

wild onyx
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still moon
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I was just wondering, I’ve never played d&d before, do most people play by official dnd rules or house rules?

timid locust
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Some people may as one or two individual house rules, but the game DnD itself is a set of rules. If you're playing DnD, you're using the rules.

still moon
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I see

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So dnd is rules for a game, not the concept of a game?

timid locust
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Correct.

unreal token
still moon
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Cool

timid locust
ornate kiln
still moon
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Cool

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Didn’t know any of that lol

solar scroll
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are there tables specified for newcomers ?

hearty escarp
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Well, there are some lower complexity classes, like fighter, that have less mechanical stuff to worry about.

zealous delta
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Anyone know where I can get the players guide, monster manual and the dms guide for cheaper, I don’t re

echo kelp
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DnDbeyond digital - books come in at around 25-30 USD

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Otherwise look for special deals on Amazon and such

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although it's always nice if you can support your local game/book stores

wild onyx
quasi shard
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Hi new to DND wonder what campaign is a good start in DND for new players have started reading rule book but see alot of campaign options

dry kite
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what do i have to put in the last page of the 5e character sheet about spells?

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wild onyx
dry kite
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Ranger level 1

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Do i have to write those spells when im playing or before?

wild onyx
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No harm in writing them in advance. You get two level one ranger spells. Cure Wounds and Ensnaring Strike are recommended.

dry kite
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Oh cool :0

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What do i write in spellcasting ability, spell save dc and spell attack bonus?

wild onyx
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Wisdom is your spellcasting ability. Your spell save DC is 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Wisdom bonus. Your spell attack bonus is equal to your proficiency bonus + your Wisdom bonus.

dry kite
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Thank you :D

spark gull
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currently trying to find an unpaid campagin with pbp, its kind of hard to, is it because of the system in place?

older messages show ads typed by people instead of it being relayed through monodrone, so..

main fulcrum
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They've been using the bot for over a year so I don't think that's the issue

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PBP games are generally rarer but should be advertised the same way here

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With the bot post and then anything extra typed in the linked thread

unborn mirage
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I’m trying to make sense of something. My partner is doing a Strahd campaign and I’m gonna do an Undying ancestry drow who’s a Pact of Undead warlock. I’m currently kinda thinking of her being a “failed experiment” kind of thing which is what made her Undying, but I’m trying to figure out how the “pact” aspect would work.

spark gull
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I see, maybe its because im going by discord search feature to look for one?

i frogot to reply but (@main fulcrum)

main fulcrum
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If you search for PBP in the #looking-for-players channel, it'll search both the threads and the bot posts

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So you're probably just getting all the results mixed together

wild onyx
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Check out Roll20, that lets you filter results for games played by text.

main fulcrum
spark gull
main fulcrum
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Also what Undying ancestry are you talking about (where's that from)

unborn mirage
# main fulcrum What part of the Undead patron is confusing you?

Trying to understand how that dynamic would work, I think. I’ve played a few sessions in the past, but not enough to be an average player. I know meta game mechanics fairly well but I’m just struggling to figure out how a patron would likely come into play for my character.

In Van Richtens there is an ancestry trait where the race is basically a Reborn variant.

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Sorry. I’m stupid. I meant Reborn. Reborn drow who is Undead pact

main fulcrum
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Ah, reborn yeah. Just wanted to make sure you weren't mixing up Undying and Undead warlock.
And I'm not sure you really need to worry about the dynamic. The mechanical side of it is just what the subclass gives you and any patron involvement is something you should discuss with your DM

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I guess I'm still not getting what you're worried about tbh

shy hill
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Hey guys. I am someone who has been interested in dnd and I would like to know how can i get started ?
Also if there is a DM here and they have an empty slot , do let me know

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

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main fulcrum
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A warlock patron can be exactly as involved or not involved as you want them to be

unborn mirage
# main fulcrum I guess I'm still not getting what you're worried about tbh

She’s a first time DM so I’m just wanting to do my part to understand it I guess 😅 I think I’m articulating badly. I guess with what I was considering so far, I was thinking of my character being lowkey like the was intended to be like a magical super weapon, of sorts - manufactured by some magic technology dudes or something to be used for nefarious deeds! But as something happened to interrupt the ritual or whatever, she was able to get away but with no memories and being afflicted with undeath and horrible powers or something. I was thinking perhaps she has the heart of a powerful vampire lich or something along those lines, but that’s what I’m trying to figure out still. But I think it would make plot sense as to how she has her powers and is a Reborn, but idk

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I’m sorry, I’m very likely overthinking it 😵‍💫

main fulcrum
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All of that sounds like perfectly fine backstory stuff to me

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I guess my first question would be, do you actually want your patron to be an active part of the game? Nothing in the rules requires it

unborn mirage
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Possibly? Since it’s Strahd campaign, i think it would fit thematically. I guess im just wanting opinions on how that would look at the table, for instance.

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But I’m glad it doesn’t sound entirely whack so far at least

feral ivy
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Im in

silent ledge
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Where can I quickly find people to play with in dnd beyond?
I just created a character.

main fulcrum
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Quickly probably isn't going to happen. But you can check #find-a-game for how to look here

wild onyx
hallow talon
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Hello I’m looking for a Phandelver and below: the Shattered Obelisk game! I’ve been playing for eight months and I have an idea for a Triton Barbarian

solemn light
wary void
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Hello 👉👈 I’m new

wild onyx
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G'day! What's on your mind?

-# Where's Nugget when I need him?

jagged shell
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harsh slate
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May I have a question? What is the longest (word-wise) acceptable backstory for a character? I might have got a bit too excited?

blissful beacon
honest mountain
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frigid helm
main fulcrum
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If you're the only one reading it, as long as you want. If you expect the DM to read it, summarize

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hearty blaze
visual plinth
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i’m at a library right now, should i buy the monster manual, players handbook, or essentials kit ?

wheat crystal
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For the most bang for your buck I’d go with the PHB

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main fulcrum
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Only if you want to run that adventure

visual plinth
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how important is a dm screen🤔

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think i can just use a makeshift one

main fulcrum
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It's nice but you can live without it

unreal token
hearty blaze
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I use my laptop 💻

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Cuz DM screens are…pricey.

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(Like, I roll behind my laptops screen, not online. Plus, it holds my notes)

cobalt basalt
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im not new to dnd but how do u dm? ive run a couple one shots but im still not the best

hearty blaze
wheat crystal
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Ask players for feedback when you can, what they liked and didn’t like

hearty blaze
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Oh, and ask for help for specific things, and remember to work with your players and not against them

rugged vessel
# cobalt basalt im not new to dnd but how do u dm? ive run a couple one shots but im still not t...

DMing is kind alike improv. You set a theme, and then the most important part is not saying "no" to some wild ideas, but rather "you can certainly try". The whole "yes, but" spiel makes the game much funnier and fluid. The door has a lock. They dont have the key. Can the bard try to hit the resonance frequency to blow up the lock? Sure, whatever, have a DC 24 performance DC for that. Can they try to befriend the landshark with orc-steaks? Maybe. Can they raise a ghoul as a vegan? Heck sure go ahead. Most of these plans are doomed to fail, and catastrophic even if they dont (what do they feed the bulette after they run out of orc?). But its about having fun first. Once you get more experience under your belt you can back up denials of plans with rules, but its ok to mess up and allow stuff like animal handling for monstrosities now and then

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The story is written by them together with you as a DM. Both sides should have fun with it. If you feel you arent having fun with their thematic approach to things (beastmaster players that befriend everything, murderhobos that kill all your cool NPCs, brainrot meme character builders) communicate, learn what works for each other and adapt. Sometimes it needs a couple of sessions for a group to jell and complement each other

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also, do not allow yourself to enter an active antagonistic playstyle. As nugget already said, you work with them. Yes, you throw dragons at them and put traps in their way, but ultimatly you dont want them to lose the campaign. Because then its over. And you have the power of god and anime on your side, and they can only expect to be given a challenge, not a badly written official module that encourages throwing fireballs at level 2 players. If you start thinking about how you can "get them", I am afraid you might accidentally murder them all with a "challenge" that went out of hand when they rolled bad one time

blissful idol
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/looking-for dm

cobalt basalt
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lusty peak
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Question!!! Does anyone know good online DnD groups based in the UK? I'm disabled so actually traveling for campaigns weekly or even monthly simply isn't suitable for me, especially with the area I'm in most of them (that I've found anyway!) Are at least a hour away, but I've been trying to find online ones that are based more for older teens, it's been a struggle to try to find groups that have a older age range without it being massively all over the place so I figured to ask here if anyone knows!

hearty blaze
lusty peak
modern igloo
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hi guys!! i want to learn how to play dnd but i dont know where to start :((

exotic remnantBOT
shut temple
unreal token
pure vale
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hello i am new

wide flame
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Hey new, how's it going?

low solar
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anyone got a few tips on how to get into the game without any experience?

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!

low solar
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thanks pal

visual pebble
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first time playing dnd and was wondering if this backstory is too edgy (the gm told me the world was freezing over due to a curse)
Deep within a hidden forest untouched by time, a being of bark and spirit grew among trees older than kingdoms. The forest was saturated with ancient magic, strong enough to resist the eternal frost that consumed the outside world. While ice strangled the land beyond, this sanctuary remained alive, green, and unbroken.
That sanctuary could not remain secret forever. A desperate kingdom, drained of resources, discovered the forest and marched upon it to strip away its bounty. Axes split sacred trunks, flames licked across roots, and the shroud of magic faltered. With the devastation came ruin—the frost finally seeped into the soil, choking the last haven of life.
From the ashes of that destruction emerged a lone survivor, carrying the memory of a lost forest. Born of ancient wood and living spirit, this being first sought vengeance for the sanctuary’s destruction. Yet in wandering the frozen world, the truth became clear: the outskirts of his old forest weren't the only thing affected by an expanding frost. The Great Frost Fall had condemned all vegetation, leaving only pale snow where life once thrived.
Now, driven by grief, fury, and a stubborn will to endure, this living tree walks among mortals. Torn between the fire of revenge and the grief for the downfall of nature itself.

visual magnet
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I was thinking about doing a home brew necromancer that has a pact with a vulture demon and the way they revive the dead is by cleaning the bones of them and depending on how clean the bones are(how much meat is left on them) the skeletons would get weaker or stronger so like if it kind of like a zombie it would be way weaker then normal but if it’s a completely clean skeleton it would be about 25% stronger then it was when it was alive. but I don’t really know what class or race to use would I use warlock?

harsh fjord
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Standard caveat: if you're new to the game, you should probably steer clear of homebrew until you understand how things work in their default state.

That said, warlock does sound like it'd be appropriate given the pact (on top of the general spooky vibe).

normal atlas
visual magnet
normal atlas
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I do think that'd be interesting flavor, thoughh

harsh fjord
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Any race can be any class, and nothing in your description points to one species over any other.

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Pick whatever seems interesting or fun to you!

visual magnet
fair nimbus
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Hey guys, I’m new too. I got a question, is there any bow or similar that’s strength based? I got an idea for my first character but when I searched how bows worked it said the stat was DEX

umbral horizon
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Hello!!
I'm new to DnD, can someone help me out??

hearty blaze
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hearty blaze
umbral horizon
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Thanks!!

hearty blaze
fair nimbus
# hearty blaze Is there an issue with dexterity?

Nah, it’s just that irl you need to be fairly strong to use bows, so I wanted to make a character based on that. Normally the big muscular guy is a barbarian or a fighter, so I wanted to make him an archer instead.

hearty blaze
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Yeah, dnd ain’t very realistic

harsh fjord
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You could describe your character as brawny but still use Dex as your main stat. If you also want to be mechanically strong AND be good with a bow, though, you'll probably have to make sacrifices elsewhere.

hearty blaze
solar solar
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is there any newbie table?

fair nimbus
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Welp, sacrifices will be made then.

hearty blaze
foggy saffron
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That's the fun thing about making a simulationist game: you gotta decide what's actually simulated and what is just inferred between the frames

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The strength it takes to draw a bow just happens to be something DnD isn't too concerned with

honest mountain
foggy saffron
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True, but heavy property for bows doesn't involve strength either

robust bane
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Hey

normal atlas
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Howdy

wide flame
past glade
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👋🏼

solar solar
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heyy, can i ask? on the character sheet, can we make a custom action base on what we want to do?will it be too op?

topaz garnet
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Custom action on the DDB sheet is typically to put something there that is very specific, or otherwise not granted by a class feature, or a feat.

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You wouldn't quite make up an entirely new thing just because

wheat crystal
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We'd also probably need context because "custom action" could be anything

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Like if its something like a custom "climb rope" action you wouldn't need that because that's already covered in the rules.

On the other end of the spectrum it's something like "snap neck" where the action is an instakill effect then yeah that's too OP.

It's worth specifying to see if we can find an already existing game option for what you're trying to do. Otherwise custom actions can be answered by a blanket "up to your DM."

silent oxide
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heyyy

hearty blaze
silent oxide
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how can i get someones opinion on my campaign its my first once im making and i wanna know if its too little or too much for a session 0

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like do we have to follow the players handbook or can it all be made up maybe with just inspiration

hearty blaze
silent oxide
hearty blaze
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You mean session 1?

silent oxide
hearty blaze
lusty peak
hearty blaze
silent oxide
hearty blaze
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Read up on the first few chapters of the free basic rules on #learn-to-play , and feel free to ask any questions you might have.

silent oxide
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oki

hearty blaze
vast iris
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hey everyone. fairly new to DND. just played my first session with a friend that was visiting so unfortunately it was a one and done type situation. we played for about 4 hrs just to get the hang of the basics. looking forward to meeting new ppl and possibly joining some campaigns

hearty blaze
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Nice to have ya here!

mortal thorn
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someone taught me the basics but i forgor, id like to join something if yall got patient peeps

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xoxo

hearty blaze
mortal thorn
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yee ive been pointed there before

lusty peak
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I have a question! How do character sheets work? This is extremely vague I know 😨 but I mean more like, well example for grog in Vox machina, he has a intelligence of 3-6 I believe? How does that work figuring out someones skills in certain things? How do you decide the level of their skill?

Since using grog as a example once more, how different would having a level 3 intelligence be compared to level 6? Like how much do levels in skills truly affect things?

I might be wording it wrong saying "levels" but I'm not sure how else to word it at the moment unfortunately 🥹

mortal thorn
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because also im a hands on learner or having an actual instructor instead of reading something ill still be so confused*

hearty blaze
hearty blaze
lusty peak
hearty blaze
mortal thorn
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not really into watching

hearty blaze
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Unfortunately most people here just don’t have the time to do one on one tutoring

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Or just don’t want that commitment

mortal thorn
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welp ig this is not my forte then take care yall

lusty peak
hearty blaze
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I think I can summarise a character sheet

lusty peak
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Thank you!

hearty blaze
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Basically, it’s just a bunch of information on what your character can do and how well they can do it. It includes your stats, which help determine your modifier.

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Are you familiar with skill checks?

wheat crystal
hearty blaze
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Basically, for skill checks you roll a d20, and then add your modifier on that. That modifier is determined by your stats (every 2 stats away from 10 you get a +1, so a 16 is a +3), and if you’re proficient in the skill you add your proficiency modifier. This proficiency bonus is dependent on your level.

mortal thorn
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yeah idek about how to find the right people, if nobody is willing to teach a "physical/hands on learner then im sol

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worth a shot ig

solar solar
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does bard class is okay for first time? i like to play sup and heal, but some people is not recommended it

wheat crystal
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An Int of 3 means you'll have a -4 to Int-related d20 tests, an Int of 6 means you'd have a -2 penalty instead

hearty blaze
wheat crystal
hearty blaze
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^This is better put

mortal thorn
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really just got to learn the rolling with char stats and stuff thats what they taught me before, and ik they have a guide or something of that nature but eh i tried im not gonna keep bothering yall bc ill flood this chat bc i type like a dum

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❤️

solar solar
wheat crystal
mortal thorn
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"sigh"

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i dont work good with just reading guides its a bunch of jumble, i need someone to work with me

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even last time they explained i had issues so me just reading isnt gonna work thats the whole issue

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nvm this prob isnt gonna work

wheat crystal
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You might be able to find a table that's ok with it then. Even if a group doesn't explicitly advertise them as newbie friendly it's always good to ask.

solar solar
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is so hard to memorize all the rule...

mortal thorn
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if anyone sees this and is willing just dm me ig

hearty blaze
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If you’re feeling overwhelmed, I recommend just learning how to make a character, basic ability checks, modifiers, core gameplay, classes and combat.
And of course, if you have any specific questions, please ask away!

mortal thorn
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i sware im talking to myself, learn how "myself?" again i dont learn that way

lusty peak
# hearty blaze Basically, for skill checks you roll a d20, and then add your modifier on that. ...

Skill checks do sound familiar but I'm not entirely sure if I have the correct understanding of it if that makes sense, how do modifiers work exactly? Sorry if these seem like silly questions! I am completely new to the game so it's all new to me 🥹 but what would be a example of someone rolling for something? Say, someone (their role being a rogue) wanted to sneak into a bakery, from a DM perspective what would you ask the player to doll for?

wheat crystal
mortal thorn
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just nvm 🙁

hearty blaze
wheat crystal
hearty blaze
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Let’s say DC 14

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That means that their roll after modifiers must meet or beat 14

lusty peak
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Okay, so using a average 20 dice they have to get at least 14 to successfully sneak in?

hearty blaze
hearty blaze
wheat crystal
# lusty peak Skill checks do sound familiar but I'm not entirely sure if I have the correct u...

Skill checks are a kind of d20 Test. The basic idea is:

  • The player describes what they're trying to do
  • The DM determines if the action is possible & has a reasonable degree of failure, or if there's significant degrees of failure/success.
  • The DM determines what skill may apply to the action.
  • The DM sets a DC based on the difficulty of the action.
  • The player rolls their check, adds any relevant modifiers, and compares the result to the DC to determine failure/success.
solar solar
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if we are looking fo a DM, do we need already have a full player?

hearty blaze
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I don’t believe so

lusty peak