#dnd-newcomers

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hearty blaze
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It’s a fair bit of info, so take your time with it

wheat crystal
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?tag new skills

exotic remnantBOT
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Skill Proficiencies

Most ability checks involve using a skill. The skills are shown on the Skills table, which notes example uses for each skill proficiency as well as the ability check the skill most often applies to. The DM has the ultimate say on whether a skill is relevant in a situation.

If a creature is proficient in a skill, the creature applies its Proficiency Bonus to ability checks involving that skill. Without proficiency in a skill, a creature can still make ability checks involving that skill but doesn’t add its Proficiency Bonus.

hearty blaze
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This has more info on skills

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Hope that helps

lusty peak
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Thank you! Also a another question, I noticed in the rules of the server it was important to not share personal info (completely understandable & agree!) Though it did come to mind, are you allowed for example, if you would like the group within a age range when setting up a game would that be allowed to get requested? Like 16-19 for example, would that be allowed to put in on the information of the game since it's a general age range or does that go against the personal info rule?

hearty blaze
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An age range is fine I believe, but you can’t ask people for their specific age. And I’m unsure if 16-19 is large enough of a range, you may have to ask #moderator-support

lusty peak
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No worries! Thank you for helping out dndCheers what's your name aswell if you don't mind? You seem quite nice!

soft onyx
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how do i join a like 15+ server

hearty blaze
hearty blaze
lusty peak
hearty blaze
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I don’t know im allowed to say even if i wanted to

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But the people on the server know me by Nugget

lusty peak
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Makes sense! I'm guessing you mean your actual name when you say this? Since I promise it was meant for a online name 🙏

hearty blaze
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Yeah, I’m not doxxing my real name

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But Nugget is my name here

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So hi!

lusty peak
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& as you shouldn't! Online safety is key LOL, besides it's fun getting to use different names dndCheers

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Also hi!

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I'm Rain aswell!

hearty blaze
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Hi Rain aswell, I’m Nugget

lusty peak
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💀

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Giggling

hearty blaze
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The people around here will tell you I do that on the regular

lusty peak
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I absolutely love the vibe you have LOL

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Side question too! What would you say has been your favourite game of DnD your either apart of or have been involved in?

hearty blaze
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I’m DM’ing for it, and a lot of my players are new, but it’s a ton of fun. I have a session tomorrow, actually!

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The players are gonna have their first boss fight
-# I CANT EFFING WAIT

hearty blaze
lusty peak
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OOOOO LOVE THAT!!!!! What's been the story of the campaign? What's it been like? & thank you very much for the cookie!🍪 have a flower in return 💐

hearty blaze
# lusty peak OOOOO LOVE THAT!!!!! What's been the story of the campaign? What's it been like?...

Basically, they started in a town in the outskirts of the Frostbourne Tundra, but discovered a young girl in the snow. After taking her back to the village for care, she (who was cursed) started the equivalent of a zombie outbreak. The party fled, and encountered a weakened proxy of the villain, who had murdered the town guard and cursed the girl. After a quick scuffle, they were rescued by the Frostbourne Castke and became elite mercenaries, and are now exploring the mystic Forest to look for Archmage Serania Erewood. However, as she is currently cursed, the defence system of the mystic forest went haywire and the players are gonna fight phantoms of their past, the people who have caused them the greatest internal turmoil.

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Oops wall text

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(Btw people who have caused internal turmoil doesn’t just mean people who have wronged them, one of them is a dead lover)

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But anyway! That’s not the topic of this channel, so I’ll stop here for any coming beginners to ask any questions.

lusty peak
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This sounds AWESOME!!!!!! I absolutely love the story you've all been working with! Definitely a out of there question but with most players being new would you consider another player joining throughout the game? Of course I doubt tomorrow if it's a boss battle but overall I mean!

hearty blaze
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It’s…an in person campaign

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-# sooooo

hearty blaze
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Unless you move to Australia and somehow make friends with the table

lusty peak
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Ah that makes sense LOL, no worries! I'd definitely love to visit Australia though! dndApprove

hearty blaze
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I recommend reading through #find-a-game if you haven’t already for information on finding an online game though!

lusty peak
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Thank you! I have definitely looked before though I think most of the games were either full or for more experienced players at the time so I spooked away a little dndLurk but I have thought about trying it again!

fossil sonnet
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Helloooooo

hearty blaze
fossil sonnet
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Hiii

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I think im a bit slow. Im new to dnd so i went to #looking-for-players to look for a game and i accidentally messaged the bot instead of the dm😭

hearty blaze
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Oof

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Just respond to the thread, and the DM will see it

fossil sonnet
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So far i haven’t gotten a response from any of the dms

hearty blaze
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Don’t share your age

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Server rules

fossil sonnet
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Oh mb

lusty peak
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Saying under 18 is the safe term 🙏

hearty blaze
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Yup!

fossil sonnet
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Yeah mb gang

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Ima read the rest of the rules rq

lusty peak
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No worries though! Mistakes happen

hearty blaze
lusty peak
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Just checked LOL, will reply!

hushed goblet
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As a dhampir do i ignore this limitation?

"Just had a dnd "confrontation" turns out spider climb and climb are different in that "A Climb Speed can be used in place of Speed to traverse a vertical surface without expending the extra movement normally associated with climbing. See also “Climbing” and “Speed.”"

NO MORE CEILINGS JUST WALLS. AS CEILINGS ARE HORIZONTAL"

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Since it's spider climb I can still use ceilings right?

lean vortex
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Stuff like climbing a tree, scaling a rock wall. You can climb a smooth surface with normal climbing speed

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*cant

hushed goblet
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Someone's trying to claim I'm doing my climb wrong but dhampir with spider climb don't need to worry about that right?

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You have a climbing speed equal to your walking speed. In addition, at 3rd level, you can move up, down, and across vertical surfaces and upside down along ceilings, while leaving your hands free.

lean vortex
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Yes indeed, you can just walk up that wall

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As the name suggest, like a spider

hushed goblet
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Thank you.

lean vortex
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No problem

crude valley
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heys guys im new to dnd, and i wanna know if we can play online and offline

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i have the set thningy

lean vortex
crude valley
elfin schooner
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remote fern
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Is D&D beyond a good app to use?

hearty escarp
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It's very convenient if you don't mind the digital license approach.

remote fern
remote fern
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I created my first character

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Is there a way to share it and get criticism?

edgy onyx
remote fern
edgy onyx
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Unfortunately I have no idea, I don't use Beyond

remote fern
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Alr I’ll just Google it

wheat crystal
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On the final sheet there’s a share button right next to the long/short rest bar

fickle sphinx
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Is there a spear magic item where ur works like kratos drapnir where u can call it back and tp to ur hand after being trow?

wintry pebble
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hi, sorry this is such a big ask, but does anyone have a spare character sheet i can copy for a lvl 3 support? i'm usually dm-ing but have joined a group where i'm a player,annd domn't really have the time to properly put in the effort to make a character of my own

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sorry again, any help would be appriciated

wild onyx
wintry pebble
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sorry, but do you know a support?

wild onyx
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Nope, that's the only level 3 in my current stable. But you should be able to put together a level 3 pretty quickly in DDB.

wintry pebble
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ddb?

wild onyx
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D&D Beyond, the website.

wintry pebble
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oooh

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tysm

thorny path
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Hello guys Im new to dnd, what are minis for and how do they work? Im kinda confused on how it works that the minis you get from a box are random and why

swift tinsel
thorny path
unreal token
# thorny path Hello guys Im new to dnd, what are minis for and how do they work? Im kinda conf...

Miniatures are a token, like a chess piece, a visual representation of your character, and other characters, in a physical space, so you know who's where. If you're talking about minis you get in a starter set, those are ofc generic and random, but many will make or buy custom minis of their character if playing at an IRL table. But even digital tabletops have minis, where they're called tokens.

thorny path
unreal token
# thorny path Okay thanks that makes sense

As for "affect the game" your position certainly does, because of range of effects, attacks, movement, etc. But even at an IRL table, your character could be represented by a button, or a thimble, or a pen cap. Minis are just a fancier, potentially personalized token.

viscid lagoon
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hey, im new. playing a whole homebrew ish dnd with friends. i keep rolling under 5. i need prayers 😭

queen marsh
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Hey guys! I need a bit of advice as a DM. I am a DM with a few months of experience and generally know how to make campaigns and the rules, but most of the people I play with are newbies. I'm wanting to make a Stranger Things D&D campaign, and don't necessarily know where to start. What should I do?

deft sigil
queen marsh
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Ooo

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Thank you so much!

unreal breach
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I have a question when I’m creating a new character for a new campaign and when I’m writing the backstory of my character should I do that with the dm or i should just send it to him?

pure vale
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hello apologis i had to recharge my brain

deft sigil
# unreal breach I have a question when I’m creating a new character for a new campaign and when ...

Im afraid its not a solid answer, because it would be up to the DM.

Imo, most dont mind you making a backstory independently and then sharing it with them, however, some DMs might have homebrew features or ideas and want some integration with you.
I think they would tell you ahead of time if they require being involved in the process.

Things I would avoid: making an overly long backstory - a few sentences can be enough. Maybe a paragraph.
Giving your character a bunch of "powers" in their background story thus trying to shoehorn them into the present character. Likely you are starring at a low level, you shouldn't be killing a god as a level one (extreme example)

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If you want to develope a longer backstory for your own process that is totally cool. I just wouldnt expect a dm to read through 5 pages

unreal token
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Or even one

unreal breach
unreal token
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And go from there

unreal breach
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The character I want to write is a reborn so should I leave how he got back to the dm and just make my character kinda forget how ?

frigid helm
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This is all so dependent on the DM to be honest.

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I would like Dunnik and Calamity said, start with a summarised version that outlines the core of your character, and then the DM can either ask or you can offer more.

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Most of it will just be background information for you to help play the character some DM's like incorporating backstory, whereas others prefer to tell the story at the table and the backstory have less of an impact.

fallow goblet
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Hai!

harsh fjord
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Welcome to the server!

cinder atlas
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Guys I need some info about Calligrapher's Supplies usage on a none magic class like a Monk for ex that has Magic Initiate

I've seen that it allows you to craft scrolls but the most interesting part is the Spellbook copying

Copying a Scroll into a Spellbook. A Wizard spell on a Spell Scroll can be copied into a spellbook. When a level 1 spell is copied in this way, the copier must succeed on a DC 11 Intelligence (Arcana). On a successful check, the spell is copied. Whether the check succeeds or fails, the Spell Scroll is destroyed.
So how does this work, can you even use this on a class that isn't a Wizard?

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And how do you make the scrolls in this case, I assume you can only make cantrips and level 1 spell scrolls that are available from Magic initiate?

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Also doesn't that mean Wizards can have access to every single spell in the game by just copying them into their spellbook given someone makes the scrolls for them?

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and being lucky enough with the arcana DC roll of course

heavy torrent
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hi

sacred bluff
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I have a question? Is there other servers to find games? Like how else do people find games outside this discord(feel free to ping)

main fulcrum
sacred bluff
wraith osprey
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quasi sinew
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Hello, I've never played D&D and am reading about it.

I understand there is a rulebook and such but would any of you recommend the best way to know more about it?

exotic remnantBOT
ornate kiln
wraith osprey
wraith osprey
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harsh fjord
cinder atlas
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that's so silly that you can make but you can't use them

karmic echo
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Hello everyone! I don't know much about DnD yet, but I'm interested to learn more and maybe join an online group to play?

I had one session with some friends many years ago, but we never got together again and I don't remember much 😅 though I still got my dice somewhere!
Otherwise my only other experience is playing Baldur's Gate 3, though I don't know how close that comes to the real DnD?

I also started watching Vox Machina and The Mighty Nine recently. 😊

Hope, that I can learn more through this server 🥰

hearty blaze
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lavish verge
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Hi I’m new to the game and have no idea how to play could some guide me trough the rules pls

karmic echo
hearty blaze
lavish verge
hearty blaze
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-# well the rules explain what the dice do, but anyhow
Are you familiar with skill checks?

lavish verge
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No clue what those are I haven’t even played a campaign yet

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. If your roll meets or beats the Difficulty Class determined by your DM, then you complete the skill check.

lavish verge
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I think I understand

hearty blaze
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For example, if I was a level one paladin with 14 charisma and proficiency in intimidation, and was trying to intimidating someone to scram, I’d have a +4 to my roll.

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Because a 14 is a +2, and the proficiency bonus at level 1 is +2

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And, say, if the Difficulty Class was 15, I’d have to roll an 11 or higher

lavish verge
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Oh thanks that like super easy to understand

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What if I have a minus

hearty blaze
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Then it deducts from your roll

lavish verge
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So say my strength is ten so I have a -1 and I roll a 20 to kill a pack of whatever it’s actually a 19

night tusk
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hello

hearty blaze
hearty blaze
lavish verge
hearty blaze
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That means any enemy attacking you only needs to roll a 9 or above after modifiers to hit you

dry kite
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guys how do i know i got accepted in a looking for players thread?

hearty blaze
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The DM will tell you

dry kite
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like 2 days ago i chatted in the thread and with the dm but they never responded so idk when or where the campaign starts or if it already started

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oups not two days, yesterday

hearty blaze
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You’ll just need to wait

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If they don’t get back to you, you likely weren’t accepted, though they should tell you

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But it hasn’t been long enough to say

dry kite
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oh ok

atomic aurora
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I'm pretty new to D&D. I've only played a couple of times with friends. But I really enjoyed it. They play a weekly game but I always have to work at that time. I'd like to find a regular game online but I have no idea how to do that.

hearty blaze
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Aside from here, you could also try LFG areas in sites like Reddit, Roll20 or the D&D Beyond forums to get started.

atomic aurora
hearty blaze
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Hmmm…
Are you planning on playing as a player or Dungeon Mastee?

atomic aurora
hearty blaze
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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 .

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(and thank you to Mr Smith for writing this once, the info is great)

atomic aurora
night tusk
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my name is randy greenbottle .

atomic aurora
hearty blaze
night tusk
hearty blaze
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Absolutely spiffling! I have the great fortune to have a dnd session later to day, which I am STOKED about.

sacred bluff
azure needle
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Hiiii everybody! First of all, havent been on discord in a few years. Second, I've played baldurs before (Like the smallest amount) AND lastly, Im so new and confused!! Any suggestions on creating a character for the first time?

hearty blaze
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Oh, and feel free to ask any questions you may have

azure needle
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Oh my gosh!! Thank you sooo much. I've already read all the rules throughly so THANK YOU! I will look into the character creation.

hearty blaze
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tiny laurel
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Please I have a question, so if I create a character do I always use them in any game/Champaign I join

hearty blaze
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You'd usually want to make a character specifically for a campaign

tiny laurel
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So I first have to be apart of a Champaign?

plucky ridge
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Generally yes, but lots of people create characters for fun outside of games

tiny laurel
plucky ridge
tiny laurel
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Noted, thanks, now all I have to do is wait

fallen valley
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I need suggestions an input!
Should I choose Aasimar or Warforged for artificer. Cool/lore reasons only por favor.

hearty blaze
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I always liked warforged artficiers tho

quiet vessel
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How do I find a group in my city😞

honest mountain
quiet vessel
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Okk, tysm

true musk
harsh fjord
sacred bluff
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im trying to find methods of finding games, so thanks for the help everyone who helped.

does any have other examples of servers to find games

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by chance

harsh fjord
sacred bluff
harsh fjord
sacred bluff
harsh fjord
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It's one option, but if you have more lines out in the water, the better your odds of a catch!

rocky anchor
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Can I join any dnd beyond campaign

digital quest
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Hi I’m new how’s everyone

sacred bluff
digital quest
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How do I create my first character

mossy orchid
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Hey guys was wondering if someone or a group could help me learn dnd ive been meaning to get into it for a while now but never really had the time until lately

warm tusk
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message me to learn more about dnd i teach people on the weekends, also this server itself has really good guides on how to make characters

ornate berry
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Hello all. New to DnD and I look forward to meeting new people in this community

low aurora
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Hello everyone! I’m completely new to Dnd. I hope to learn more about the game, meet new people in this community, and have a good time

exotic remnantBOT
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Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

  • Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
  • Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
rough siren
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If I decide to homebrew a story, do I make my own rules as DM or do I have to follow the original rules of DnD?

narrow wedge
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dull kindle
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Whichever way you want

narrow wedge
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You can do whatever you choose, it’s your game.

rough siren
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OKAY THANK YOU!!!

dull kindle
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Also curious about something, how are magical items handed out? Does one stick to what the campaign module advises you to give out, or could you give out anything in theory within reason?

narrow wedge
random edge
fallen surge
narrow wedge
dull kindle
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I mean like, instead of a specific uncommon item, could I pick any uncommon item from other sourcebooks too

green quest
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Not necessarily a new comer to DnD , been playing for a good bit by now, but does anyone (who uses procreate for map making) know any good free (or paid, but preferably free) brush packs for making DnD maps

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More particularly because this will be my first time dming (doing a one shot)

narrow wedge
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Who would stop you?

fallen surge
narrow wedge
dull kindle
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DM

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Since I assume that sourcebooks hand out specific magical items for a reason, so I was wondering if replacements would be detrimental to the game flow

fallen surge
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Depends on the adventure. Sometimes specific magic items are important to the plot, so you probably don’t want to change those. But if it’s just a reward that the players can do whatever they want with, then sure, you can change it. You just have to keep an eye on the game balance, but it shouldn’t affect much

dull kindle
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Bet, ty ty

digital quest
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What species is more flexible for any camping dnd game

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Besides human’s 😂

harsh fjord
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The classics (elves, dwarves, halflings) are probably safe bets in most fantasy settings.

amber star
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Im new to d&d although i understand the basics and rp. how should i get into my first campaign?

ornate trout
dull kindle
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Go Tiefling or something

digital quest
dull kindle
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The ones I could think of are Drow and Duergar

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Which you shouldn't pick into environments where there's a lot of sunlight

gloomy isle
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I have a bit of an odd question,

we started my campaign as an online dnd campaign with some in person sessions here and there, now, we don’t do either, but we all want to keep the campaign going. The dm doesn’t like online that much but is not opposed to it, but it’s like the only way we can actually make progress sometimes. We haven’t had a session in months

How should a player bring up to the dm that if we wanna keep playing, online sessions might be the best option until our schedules actually line up for in person?

wheat crystal
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Scheduling issues, including a lack of sessions should be communicated to the DM and table.

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It’s worth it to bring the lack of sessions up to see what changes can or will be made. Worst case you just find a new group

plain drift
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Hello i have a question or ask for any thoughts on the D&D starter set (Heroes of Borderlands) is it a good starter set?

wheat crystal
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I haven’t run it myself but I’ve heard it’s a good adventure to run for newbie groups

plain drift
digital quest
wheat crystal
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This server doesn’t host games itself. We do have an lfg function however. The instructions can be found in #find-a-game !

gloomy isle
digital quest
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Umm 🤔 where the server link? It just puts me in a endless loop of thread or I just don’t know how to Navigate

gloomy isle
dull kindle
digital quest
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I’m to shy and not used to that plus I’ll start laughing 😂

vital lichen
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Hi never played dnd and thinking of joining a game but are there some maybe rules to read so I can prep my self

wheat crystal
hearty blaze
wheat crystal
vital lichen
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Tysm

wheat crystal
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I recommend making a practice character as you read along. If it feels like a lot feel free to take it at your own pace and ask questions as needed

hearty blaze
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After that, if you wanna start as a player probably make a practice character and get it reviewed by us.

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Darn bet me to it

wheat crystal
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Don’t worry too much about memorizing everything. It’s better to have familiarity with the ability to look things up when needed. You can also focus what you learn if you’re only interested in a few things to start out with. No need to learn all 20 levels of Wizard if you want to play a Fighter, for example

visual mist
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Character creation is a very fun part of dnd, so have fun

digital quest
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Is a server open for joining dnd rp?

hearty blaze
wheat crystal
# gloomy isle We’re level 6 rn. We started campaign almost two years ago. I guess I don’t unde...

Nothing’s inherently wrong with online sessions, but some people do prefer in-person sessions more. There are other possible considerations such as physical books not transferring content to a VTT or similar tool for online play.

Still, bring these concerns up with your DM. There’s nothing wrong with leaving the group for greener pastures if the game doesn’t look like it’ll be resuming soon

digital quest
hearty blaze
visual mist
digital quest
hearty blaze
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And look around till you don’t something that fits

wheat crystal
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As per #find-a-game , the lfg channels contain postings from other people that you can reply to. The #looking-for-community channel is specifically for advertisements for other D&D servers that may or may not also host D&D games

digital quest
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This very confusing

wheat crystal
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Could you be specific?

dull kindle
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I thought you were already in a game Raven

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What with the mixed race stuff question

digital quest
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Nope

dull kindle
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Wait is it to debunk a rumor then

digital quest
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Hmm?

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Now I’m more confused

visual mist
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This server does not host d&d games, but you can find other communities that potentially host d&d games or roleplay sessions and similar in #looking-for-community

dull kindle
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You said someone told you so and I thought it was your DM who told you about the mixed race being a thing in dnd

digital quest
wheat crystal
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Again this server has 3 lfg channels:

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All of this is explained in #find-a-game , which also has the instructions for replying to and making posts in those channels

digital quest
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I read it and also I had some help understanding some things but the thread really not making things easier

wheat crystal
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What specifically is giving you trouble?

digital quest
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Finding a server that making games to join in and finding a dm to help creating a character and if I have questions or he can guide me over in aspect detail or thing and jump in to game when ready

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Something like that

visual mist
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You can find other servers that host games or similar activities in #looking-for-community. This server does not host any sort of games, its a hub for people that are interested in d&d.

wheat crystal
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So you are looking for a game to join where the DM will help you with character creation?

digital quest
visual mist
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there are also other text channels where you can look for DM's that are currently looking for players. Star mentioned them in this post #dnd-newcomers message

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feel free to read in those text channels to find what best suits you

odd iron
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what does dnd stand for

karmic echo
odd iron
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thabk you

karmic echo
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No problem, I don't know much yet, but at least this I could answer 👌

lavish kayak
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lol

timber river
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Greetings, I've been playing since 2019 so idk if I'm new, but I want to make some friends so I'm here

hearty blaze
timber river
hearty blaze
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Ah I see

timber river
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Yee

hearty blaze
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Welp, still glad to make your acquaintance

timber river
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Same to you

atomic jackal
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is it even possible to play DND online without a computer? i initially tried playing in-person, but i couldn’t find anybody interested. so instead i want to try playing online, but i’ve heard you generally need a computer for sites like roll20 :(

hearty blaze
hearty escarp
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People've been playing in the 70s, so yes, verily dndLol

hearty blaze
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Even more so if you play by post, but even then

hearty escarp
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Oh, you mean online but not on the computer. Yes, two tools I know of can do that: Owlbear Rodeo and the DDB Maps

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Those can be handled with a mobile device.

fossil sonnet
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Can someone give me some advice? Im going to be joining my first campaign soon and im really nervous. Ive only briefly talked to the dm and he’s really nice but im concerned that the rest of the party might not like me or might not be very welcoming to me or something like that. So does anyone have any advice?

atomic jackal
karmic echo
fossil sonnet
karmic echo
fossil sonnet
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Alright. I really appreciate the help because even though we haven’t set a time for sessions yet i just feel pretty stressed but this definitely helps. Thank you

karmic echo
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And maybe you can have a small get-to-know-each-other session before you start the campaign.^^

hearty escarp
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It does have a dice roller available and even has stuff like walls

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So it's easier to use, but has overall less features. Which might be an up or downside depending on what you need.

harsh mortar
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fairly new player, i wanna get into dming but im not entirely sure where to start. and do you have to play off the books or could i jump straight into making my own campaigns (i know you can, but i meant if im new can i make my own pretty easily)

hearty escarp
lavish inlet
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im overwelmed dont know where to start what do i di?

dull kindle
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Assuming you're a player, what class do you wanna play

lavish inlet
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Do*

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me Sub

dull kindle
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Take it one step at a time

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Read the basic rules as well

lavish inlet
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honestly i am i stared with dnd beyond but im lost and confused

dull kindle
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What class do you wanna play first

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There's 13 (12 without paying) to pick from

lavish inlet
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a sorrcer they look cool

dull kindle
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Next, what kinda race do you want

lavish inlet
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hmm maybe an elf or a type i loved eragon as a kid dude

fossil sonnet
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Goodnight

noble bluff
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For fighters weapon masteries 2024 does it work with grabs?

As in if I have a warhammer equipped and grab with a loxodons trunk could I transition into the warhammers mastery push after a grapple attempt or does weapon mastery only proc if you're actively attacking with the weapon

karmic echo
lavish inlet
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wheres tht i red it

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read*

shell pumice
karmic echo
lavish inlet
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i am in there right now looking

bold gyro
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Unarmed strike can be used to Damage, Grapple or Shove any creature withing 5 feet of you.

noble bluff
bold gyro
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As for the question, You mean proficiency with said warhammer?

noble bluff
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Essentially fighter 2024 lets you get weapon mastery level 1.
Warhammers unique mastery is push it lets you push a creature up to 10 feet.
So generally curious if this would be the correct interaction.

Grab with a loxodons trunk as a action then on your next turn attack with the warhammer which would activate weapon mastery, allowing you to push to shove them to the ground since there grappled and force them into a proned status. Was curious if that was how that would work 🤔

bold gyro
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This is a really technical question, i'm thinking hard on this one

shell pumice
bold gyro
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Is this warhammer 2 handed weapon?

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With a grapple, one hand must be free for a grapple to work or another body part that can grab such as a hand.

shell pumice
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i think so, but loxodon trunks allows them to grapple, so i assume they can still use both hands

noble bluff
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Ya its two handed. Honestly tbh Imma just assume this is going to be entirely up to the dm. I'm trying to look for the description of shove to compare it to push.

Heres the description of pushing with a weapon using mastery

If you hit a creature with this weapon, you can push the creature up to 10 feet straight away from yourself if it is Large or smaller.

shell pumice
# noble bluff Ya its two handed. Honestly tbh Imma just assume this is going to be entirely up...

Shoving a Creature
Using the Attack action, you can make a special melee attack to shove a creature, either to knock it prone or push it away from you. If you’re able to make multiple attacks with the Attack action, this attack replaces one of them.
The target must be no more than one size larger than you and must be within your reach. Instead of making an attack roll, you make a Strength (Athletics) check contested by the target’s Strength (Athletics) or Dexterity (Acrobatics) check (the target chooses the ability to use). If you win the contest, you either knock the target prone or push it 5 feet away from you.

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shove explicitly says to knock them prone

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where as the push mastery only says that they get pushed 10ft.

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I would however as a dm probably give some sort of bonus if u were to slam someone into a wall or terrain with the push

echo kelp
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Gentle reminder that this channel is specifically for helping new to D&D folks get started with learning the core rules and mechanics. The current discussion may fit better in #character-discussion if you're looking for feedback on a character build idea.

shell pumice
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yeah i think #dnd-rules would probably be better suited

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than here xd

echo kelp
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Then yeah, let's nudge the weapon masteries discussion to there - thanks!

noble bluff
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Sounds good tbh thought mechanics were apart of newcomers I'll head there appericate it!

grizzled salmon
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Can anyone call and teach me how to make a character?

hearty blaze
grizzled salmon
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Ok

celest dagger
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hellow

hearty blaze
celest dagger
inland cliff
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hallo, so I'm new to d&d and my only experience is watching people play it, is it easy to get into it/find people to play with?

wheat crystal
hearty blaze
celest dagger
hearty blaze
inland cliff
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it's quite intimidating to dm isn't it? i mean you have to create scenarios and stuff, I'd like to play even if solo because i feel like i need to get a hang of it first before trying to find a campaign to join

celest dagger
lean vortex
hearty blaze
lean vortex
wheat crystal
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It can be a bit frontloaded if you're just starting out, especially if you start by reading the Basic Rules. On the other hand, once that hurdle is over it's way easier to get into a group.

On the other other hand the most difficult part of D&D is finding a group. Not because they're rare but that spots tend to fill up fast

hearty blaze
wheat crystal
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Not to say it's impossible, but you won't likely join one same day

lean vortex
inland cliff
hearty blaze
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You can, but I usually recommend making a designated character for each campaign

wheat crystal
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When reusing a character, you'll often just recycle the concept or "restart" them from the beginning of their journey

inland cliff
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thanks for all the insight, it's quite difficult to keep up specially with all the terminology and numbers

wheat crystal
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Carrying over level-ups, items, etc between campaigns isn't standard unless it's specifically a sequel campaign or the DM approves beforehand

hearty blaze
inland cliff
hearty blaze
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Stats are a common place people get stuck on when they’re starting out

wheat crystal
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Yeah, generally you want to make your backstory as general as possible before you join a campaign, then tailor the specifics once you join one

inland cliff
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where can i get guidance whether my character is too powerful as a level 1

hearty blaze
inland cliff
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thank youu

wheat crystal
inland cliff
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thank you

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do i post the link of the pdf

hearty blaze
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Sure, that works

inland cliff
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because i got one printed out now xd

wheat crystal
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Link, since the server doesn't allow uploaded files

inland cliff
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I got too excited

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Ohhh okie thank you

shell pumice
proud ore
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hi

wheat crystal
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Welcome!

proud ore
hearty blaze
low solar
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As a new player what would i have to buy to get into playing dnd, do i just need dice or paper or should i look into getting any manuals

exotic remnantBOT
unreal token
low solar
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okay thanks i’ll look into getting the players handbook

latent creek
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I'm new to dnd and looking to get some ppl into the game, I have the starters set lost mine of phandelver, was wondering if I should start with that or find other campaigns to play, only because I've heard mixed reviews about the lost mines of phandelver

harsh fjord
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Lost Mine is a rock-solid adventure, but it doesn't do a great job of helping new players/DMs understand how to play. The newer starter sets like Dragons of Stormwreck Isle and Heroes of the Borderlands are better at that.

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That said, you don't need to buy anything to learn DMing.

latent creek
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Yeah, so I should look into the other two you'd say instead?

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Because I'm probably going to be playing with people who don't really know much abt dnd as a whole

harsh fjord
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Up to you, honestly. It's either buy a new set or spend some additional time learning the ropes of DMing (and onboarding new players).

fallen surge
latent creek
honest mountain
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The first campaign I played in is Curse of Strahd. Anything is possible with enough effort.

latent creek
fallen surge
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I have not played any of the starter adventures listed here, so I don't want to make any specific recommendations, but creativity is the heart of this game. I think you'll always have more fun if you make things personal and invest yourself into it

harsh fjord
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Personally, I would have loved more hand-holding compared with what LMoP provided, but the adventure itself is well-crafted (despite some weaknesses, which will probably be true of any published adventure you grab).

fallen surge
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And when I say that creativity is the heart of this game, I don't mean to push you one way or the other by saying that. There are plenty of opportunities to be creative with any adventure

latent creek
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Yeah right

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So I'm definitely gonna be the dm bcuz the ppl I'll play with hardly even know what dnd is so would you recommend then going with the other starters that teach you a bit more?

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Sorry I hope I'm not asking a question that's already been answered 😭

harsh fjord
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I think Colossus said it well earlier: it depends if you wanna learn to swim by just jumping in or if you and your table would rather ease into it. If you want to jump in, stick with LMoP. If you want to make the transition easier, grab Heroes of the Borderlands or Dragons of Stormwreck Isle.

latent creek
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Ok cool

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Thx for the help guys!!

wraith osprey
wraith osprey
# fossil sonnet Alright. I really appreciate the help because even though we haven’t set a time ...

Have you had a session zero? This is a good time to discuss this. I have played with players of all types and ages and as a DM I work with my players to make sure they are having fun regardless of their style of play. Role playing is tough sometimes even for the pros! Remember this is not a game that you "win" but one where you have fun. Not every group works out so don't stress over that. Keeping a DnD group together can be as challenging as keeping a band together. As others have noted work with the DM on expectations, rules, concerns etc.

wraith osprey
# harsh mortar fairly new player, i wanna get into dming but im not entirely sure where to star...

One of the biggest cautions I have seen for new DMs is trying to homebrew everything from the start. It is a lot of work. For starting out most would recommend you start with a simple low level (level 1) module to get the experience. Maybe start with a familiar established setting such as Forgotten Realms where you do not have to invent everything. There is PLENTY of space and room to homebrew locations, NPCs and adventures in that setting. One thing I do with my kids group is piece together one-shots into a cohesive connected story attached to the place they are in with homebrew and a "sand-box" style in between.

worn grove
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Hello

harsh fjord
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Welcome to the server!

wraith osprey
# karmic echo Dragonborn as race maybe?^^

Your grapple is your action. Unless you have another action your action for that turn is done. You would have to wait until your next turn to release your grapple and attack with the warhammer. Useful though if you are preventing their escape. But yes mastery is attached to the use of a weapon.

native rose
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Or am i getting this totally wrong

wraith osprey
wraith osprey
harsh fjord
wraith osprey
main nova
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hello im pretty much new here. any pointers on how i should start

exotic remnantBOT
harsh fjord
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Check out #learn-to-play and the basic rules linked above. Try creating a character for practice. Ask any questions as you work your way through!

dry kite
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Hey guys so i thought the artificer class was part of dnd beyond available classes but i can't find it anywhere to do my character sheet

harsh fjord
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The artificer is not one of the core classes available with the free rules. You'd need access to the books with the class.

honest mountain
dry kite
soft latch
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Hey, I'm starting out as a DM for my friends, all first time players like me, and we decided to get started with the dragons of stormwreck isle starter set. I'm currently reading through it and watched 2 videos about it, so I know there are premade characters in there that loosely link to the story. BUT... one of my players was really excited about the idea of playing a rouge troll that is 2 meters tall and 2 meters wide, but thinks he is small and petite. Can I allow that, or should i tell them to hold onto that thought for a later campain?

wraith osprey
dry kite
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Thanks but the campaign im about to join uses only beyond for the character sheets 💔

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I could do the pdfs later tho

honest mountain
harsh fjord
soft latch
honest mountain
soft latch
fallen wedge
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hey all, im just getting into dnd for the first time in about 10 years, should i just look at tutorials online? or would i learn faster from playing barebones campaigns with other new players?

harsh fjord
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I guess it depends if you're trying to join games with strangers or with people you know!

fallen wedge
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right now i have no one to play with, some of my friends were interested but no one wants to DM

honest mountain
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E.g, knowing what to do on your turn and where to reference other rules

harsh fjord
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It sounds like you all need to learn the rules as it's not super common for DMs to take on a group of strangers AND to teach them the whole game. So read and look up tutorials. Maybe check out the learn-to-play sessions offered during the virtual weekends (see the server's Events tab).

manic knot
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hey guys "new" guy here, whats this virtual dnd weekend event

harsh fjord
manic knot
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Thx 😄

unkempt dagger
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small wave
Hi folks! Im new and looking for a very newbie friendly discord RP group! Im not sure I'm in the right place so if this isn't the place please let me know! dndLol

raw cypress
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hey ive just wanted to try to get into dnd, i got like no money so i cant play irl. are there like digital groups? im also lookin for a party to join if thats possible

main fulcrum
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Same as any other group

raw cypress
fallen surge
exotic remnantBOT
fallen surge
raw cypress
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im lookin for more long term ppl to play with and stuff

fallen surge
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Finding a group can be difficult, but it becomes easier the winder a net you use. This server has some "looking for group" channels that you can browse through, but you can also check other discord servers, and other websites. You really get out what you put in with this, so the more effort you spend looking for a group, the more likely you will be to find one

raw cypress
true musk
fair fern
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How do I play dnd me and my friends have been wanting to play but never knew where to start

raw cypress
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i dont really have the funds to play irl, id prefer to js play onlin

warm shadow
raw cypress
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especially irl

warm shadow
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I remember playing magic the gathering in game stores when I was like 12 with people who were like 30+ it can be fun and not fun at the same time

hearty blaze
raw cypress
fair fern
raw cypress
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are there any youth programs online like u said

hearty blaze
raw cypress
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dont u gotta buy the minis and stuff

hearty blaze
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You can spend as little or as much as you wish

hearty blaze
fair fern
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Anyone want to do a campaign

ornate trout
raw cypress
hearty blaze
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I’ve only bought a single pack (around 4 sets) of dice on sale

ornate trout
hearty blaze
fair fern
ornate trout
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yep

raw cypress
vivid creek
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Yelo

raw cypress
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id much rather play online, just all the groups im seeing are 18+

ornate trout
hearty blaze
raw cypress
hearty blaze
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Do you have enough friends interested in the game to band together and start a campaign of your own?

raw cypress
hearty blaze
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Then yeah I think online is your best bet

honest mountain
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You’ll find something eventually

raw cypress
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are yall lookin for any players? im available pretty much every weekend unless i got plans, but i can inform in advance

hearty blaze
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Unfortunately not, I’ve got 3 campaigns and all are filled

raw cypress
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ah damn

hearty blaze
raw cypress
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most likely impossible itll work at school tho

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i only know 1 friend thatll be up to it but thats about it

hearty blaze
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There’s just not enough time

raw cypress
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guess im out of options

lament mica
raw cypress
raw cypress
wild onyx
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If you can get a game going in those times you could do a scene a day, five scenes a week, that'll do you a one-shot adventure. Then someone else can run the next one.

honest mountain
hearty blaze
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I find it breaks the rhythm

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45 minutes just is not a lot of time

honest mountain
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Maybe more

wild onyx
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Low level one-shots, it's totally possible. The Thursdays and Fridays are the two-parter episodes at the end of each arc.

raw cypress
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ill see who i can get together, how many ppl are reccomended for something short?

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im assuming 3-4 right?

wild onyx
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Sounds good. Check out the Five Room Dungeon method.

raw cypress
long violet
raw cypress
wild onyx
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Yeah. The method doesn't have to be a literal dungeon with five chambers, rather it's a way to organise a set of scenes into an adventure that presents a selection of challenges.

raw cypress
raw cypress
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@wild onyx @honest mountain @hearty blaze do you guys know any short rulebooks that i can print like 25 pages at most

hearty blaze
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Ummmm

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There’s the free basic rules maybe?

echo kelp
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The free basic rules are the shortest of official D&D rules that I'm aware of

hearty blaze
echo kelp
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As a player you only really need to cover the first two chapters and then whatever class you're playing.

raw cypress
raw cypress
hearty blaze
echo kelp
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The SRD (System Reference Document) is the free materials available for third-party folks to reference when making D&D 5e compatible material: https://www.dndbeyond.com/srd

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But that's not quite as user friendly as the free basic rules

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(oh and now the SRD has localized versions!)

visual mist
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Yeah i'd just recommend using the basic rules on dnd beyond

hearty blaze
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But they wanna print it

raw cypress
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the thing is i wanna do this at school, and they banned phones and stuff lik that so i cant even refer to that

echo kelp
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ctrl+p and print to PDF and then combine all the pages together I guess

raw cypress
echo kelp
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Won't be an awesome reading experience but that's one way to get a PDF version (for your own use - do not distribute)

raw cypress
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its one paged is it enough to refer to quickly

visual mist
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Actually then yeah the SRD should be fine

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Well, it is 300+ pages

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lmao

echo kelp
hearty blaze
raw cypress
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1, i dont even have that many papers, 2, i need to refer to this quickly

raw cypress
craggy thorn
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Hey everyone! I've never played DND before and I know very little about it but want to learn and play one day. Im kind of overwhelmed and nervous on where to start. Anyone have some advice?

echo kelp
hearty blaze
visual mist
raw cypress
echo kelp
visual mist
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Its going to be really hard to try and get all of the basic rules down to ~25 pages

echo kelp
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Okay so no phones

hearty blaze
visual mist
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Can you play after school? Is there like a board game club you guys can chill with?

hearty blaze
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^this or just meeting at a friend’s house is my recommendation

raw cypress
raw cypress
echo kelp
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Trying to play D&D during school time doesn't look like it's going to fly if you're that locked down. Barring buying a physical copy of the Players Handbook.

visual mist
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Probably easiest way to get the rules on hand is to get a physical copy of the Player's Handbook

raw cypress
hearty blaze
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Well that’s sweet

raw cypress
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she might have the handbook, she dm'ed before

hearty blaze
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Oh noice

visual mist
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you can use the 2014 rules easily if she can lend you the handbook

raw cypress
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i painted a few actually when i was younger

visual mist
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yeah, otherwise maybe try to get one for yourself. If you have a board game store somewhere near you they often will hold copies of d&d books for purchase

raw cypress
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uhh 60 dollars is way over my budget

visual mist
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ordering one online is $50

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but maybe you can look around any local stores to see if they have better prices

raw cypress
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yeah ill see

visual mist
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or try to find a used copy of the 2014 players handbook

raw cypress
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if not ill just print a bunch of stuff from online and make a makeshift reference guide

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HOWEVER

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chanukahs coming up and i might be able to ask for some dnd stuff as a gift

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plus new years is also soon
alright theres a chance

rose pike
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I read somewhere online that familiars conjoured with find familiar can use the help action, is this true? I can't find anything about it in the PHB

indigo solstice
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yo do anyone know how i can make a character

cedar sluice
cedar sluice
rose pike
cedar sluice
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i think directly with the spell

hearty blaze
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@indigo solstice if you didn’t see my post in the other channel

rose pike
main fulcrum
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Help is just a normal action any creature can take

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So Find Familiar would have to say they can't, like with making attacks

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Though do note that depending on what exactly they're trying to help with, there might be more requirements

cedar sluice
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in combat, i do believe the help action is also an action

rose pike
main fulcrum
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The specifics will depend on your DM, but yes, like that

rose pike
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okok ty

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Didn't realise all creatures also had every action available

main fulcrum
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The standard actions, yes

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Anybody can dodge or disengage or dash too

indigo solstice
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ok odd question, does a stickfigure count as a "Species"?

hearty blaze
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Like, a living stick figure? Or one you draw?

indigo solstice
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a living stick figure

rose pike
# main fulcrum Anybody can dodge or disengage or dash too

I just found the list of standard actions in the phb. I'm guessing for things like help, study, search etc the creature can only do it on things they have the skills for specified in the stat block? Like owl says it has +3 perception and +3 stealth but no other skills, so it can just do those?

hearty blaze
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Possibly, but it’s not in the official books for sure

main fulcrum
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That is not an official species option, no. It would be homebrew

indigo solstice
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DAMN IT

main fulcrum
indigo solstice
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Soooo, can i say Sorcerer, cuz he DOES have supernatural powers

hearty blaze
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Sorcerer is a class, not a species

indigo solstice
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oh

visual mist
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the specified skill bonuses are for when the creatures ability to use said skill is not reflected in their stats

main fulcrum
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It's more the idea that you can't help with a skill unless you're proficient at it, which I think was at least in the 2014 rules

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Can't remember if it's 2024 right now

indigo solstice
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what about a Luminari, A species born from raw light energy, because that illustrates what i have rn

main fulcrum
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Also not an official species. Have you read the basic rules?

indigo solstice
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welp i did try, it was custom but i did try

main fulcrum
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Though it's possible you could flavor another species to look more like that

hearty blaze
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If it was custom how was it official

indigo solstice
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idfk, im trying here

raw cypress
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Holy shit i js struck gold

hearty blaze
hearty blaze
indigo solstice
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OK, Dragonborn final answer, my OC does have fire manipulation

hearty blaze
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Nice choice

raw cypress
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I found a set of dices, and magic item cards + creature & npc cards

hearty blaze
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HELL YEA

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Dice!

raw cypress
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And theyre a nice shade of purple

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U wanna see?

cedar sluice
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i dont think you'll be able to post pics in here

raw cypress
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I can dm

wheat crystal
cedar sluice
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there ya go

raw cypress
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Tysm

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Js sent it now

hearty blaze
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They’re nice dice

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Looks like grape flavour 🍇

raw cypress
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Might eat em during a campaign

hearty blaze
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Cronchy

cedar sluice
# raw cypress I can dm

i sent you a message with a link to the essentials kit rulebook pdf that's hosted on Wizards of the Coast's media server. while 2014 rules, it's something that you could potentially reference offline.

raw cypress
trim moat
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Hello, new to this server but not D&D. So how does LFG work? Do you just DM the DMs there or what is the correct process?

wheat crystal
trim moat
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Okay, kinda of an idiot. So how do you post to #looking-for-dm?

I don't understand this: To submit a post of your own, click #looking-for-players then send the message by itself. You’ll be given a private form to provide the details of your post.

Send what message by itself where? Do I send it to monodrone? And what does "by itself" mean?

Sorry, been a long time since I used discord.

wheat crystal
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In #looking-for-players you just need to click on any posting you see that you are potentially interested in. That'll open up the thread where you can shoot a message to the DM stating your interest, ask any questions, etc along with anyone else that has replied in the thread.

echo kelp
wheat crystal
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Oops didn't realize my typo

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If you want to make a post in #looking-for-dm then you just need to run the bot command in any channel on this server that you can type in, including this one (found in #find-a-game but the shortcut is just "/looking-for dm").

I haven't used the function myself but I believe the Monodrone bot should pull up a form for you to fill out once you enter the command.

visual mist
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In terms of what Standard Array is, its basically a set of numbers that you distribute into your stats

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15, 14, 13, 12, 10, 8

novel crest
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Uh I got a character. I’m working on. It’s a changeling cleric. It’s my first character it uses dual sickles. Its domain is trickery i need help on stats and all of that stuff. (I don’t like numbers haha) could I get some help on what else I need for the characters it’s deceiving and manipulation I think would be good words to use, this character likes to gamble snd use slight of hand.

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I’m not sure if the rest was needed but yeah

visual mist
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Have you thought about the characters backstory a bit, who they were before they started their adventure?

hearty blaze
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And why they want to adventure?

visual mist
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Each character gets a Background, which is essentially who your character was before they started adventuring

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Its gives you skill proficiencies, stats bonuses, and items which is useful to do character creation

novel crest
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uh. I bit of a backstory but it was trained by 3 people, a healer, an assassin, and a torturer so it can learn anatomy on ways to do harm but also use pain in ways to learn things from people. it’s kinda hard to explain.

visual mist
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Sure thats fine. We're these people that trained you shady criminals? Did you character do some criminal stuff or scam people out of their money or something?

novel crest
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Do I need to do a background on them too?

visual mist
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Were they also followers of the god your character is a cleric of?

visual mist
novel crest
visual mist
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Im asking these just to have some idea of possible Backgrounds to point you in the direction of

novel crest
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My character is ig a chaotic neutral? Kinda like an antihero who defies the government to help people in need

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My character loves money aswell so he keeps some of what he takes

visual mist
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So just from that, there are a couple of backgrounds that can fit, there is the Charlatan, the Criminal, and potentially the Acolyte which seem to fit

novel crest
visual mist
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Im trying to find a good link to give you a reference

wheat crystal
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Though if you're limited to the Basic Rules of the 3 suggested ones, Acolyte and Criminal are free. Charlatan is part of the 2024 PHB

novel crest
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My character likes to uncover the bad secrets of governments, hierarchy’s , royalty etc. and is willing to do anything to uncover the secrets to show the public how dark they are kind of like to start rebellion

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Criminal and acolyte both fit very well

visual mist
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Yep Charlatan isnt in the free rules, but the other two are an option. Essentially you can read about what they give you and which one you'd be most interested in

novel crest
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I’m not sure ;-; the both seem rlly well together

visual mist
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The site that link brings you to also includes all of the character creation rules as well so you can reference it for anything else you are confused about

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But essentially, you decide how to distribute the standard array to your stats, then you choose a background and apply whatever it gives you to your character

novel crest
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alright. I’m not sure what to choose since both fit very well. is there anyway to do both or no-

visual mist
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After that you've already chosen your characters specie to be a changeling, (which isnt in the base 2024 rules I don't think, but you can try to adapt the 2014 changeling to it), and you've chosen your class to be a cleric

novel crest
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yeah I rlly like changelings I think it’s a sick race

visual mist
novel crest
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alright.

wheat crystal
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If you want to be a criminal acolyte narratively, nothing's stopping you

visual mist
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Yeah, its basically just abstracting your characters story to mechanical benefits

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Those are basically the 4 things you need

novel crest
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Alright. For my brains sake can you make a small list that I need to do? I rlly didn’t think background were so important

visual mist
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The cleric stuff can be found in the link that was sent before as well, when you navigate to cleric it'll show you what a cleric gets at each level from 1-20

wheat crystal
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Stats
Species
Class
Background

novel crest
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Alright!

visual mist
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Basically yeah

novel crest
visual mist
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For simplicity, choose your stats from Standard Array (15, 14, 13, 12, 10, 8)

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Right, the trickery subclass isnt in the basic rules, your best bet is to either get the PHB for yourself or look around on Google to see if you can find any info on the specifics of 2024 trickery cleric

novel crest
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Oki doki! I want stuff like command which I think is rlly cool aswell as another about smth with telling the truth

visual mist
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A lvl 1 cleric doesn't have to worry about the domain yet though, primarily because clerics get their subclass at lvl 3 if I'm not mistaken

wheat crystal
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If you don't own the Trickery domain already for D&DBeyond you can:

  • See if your (eventual) DM and/or someone at your (eventual) table has the 2024 PHB on DDB and a Master Tier subscription for content shring
  • If you have outside legal access (e.g. physical copy, library) you can copy the subclass into DDB's homebrew creator
novel crest
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so much info. I think I made my character so crazy.. I’m so confused and I don’t got the money to buy anything

wheat crystal
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Both of the methods I listed are ways to access Trickery domain legally for free

cedar sluice
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take it nice and slow and experiment with the free options you have. try building a few characters just to see what they can do and where numbers go.

visual mist
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It do be like that. If you can find a dm that has access to certain books or resources they can help you out there

wheat crystal
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In any case you won't have to worry about it until you get an actual campaign going and level up

visual mist
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Dang auto correct

novel crest
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Alright 😭

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this is all overwhelming.. I might js have a friend set stuff up for me. but I’ll try to see what I can do thank ya for the help :>

delicate phoenix
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Hello... I've been reading the "learn to play" thread and notice that everything is linked to D&D Beyond. The group I'm with plays on Roll20. Are there any differences I should know about?

wheat crystal
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roll20 is just a Virtual Tabletop (VTT)

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There shouldn't be any differences between what DDB says and roll20 says in terms of 5e rules

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What may differ is owned content since roll20 is an independent legal vendor of 5e content. So if you bought a book on roll20 you wouldn't own it on DDB

delicate phoenix
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I haven't bought anything. I just wasn't sure if character building was different or something.

visual mist
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No its the same rules

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You don't have to worry about that

wheat crystal
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Just the format/UI of the character creator should change, but it's the same system underneath

steel ice
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hello

delicate phoenix
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Thanks!

silk wagon
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Hello… I’m merely just starting off at D&D having spectated a group that takes place at a library had intrigued me into possibly trying it out myself yet having issues trying to figure out where to begin in all this. Had a few ideas mentioned by the DM of the current campaign I’ve been observing about a possible Dragonborn sorcerer or monk with the draconic ancestry subclass but having looked a bit deeper, also found half dragons as an interesting concept as well. What are your thoughts?

wraith osprey
visual mist
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Anything specific your interested about?

delicate phoenix
silk wagon
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At the moment, it’s mainly trying to figure out the approach to take with the character and what would work well pertaining to the Dragonborn’s initial bloodline (color relating to the dragon they were likely born from alongside the ancestry and how that may coincide with its playstyle)

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I would assume that would offer resistance to both types but how would that work in concept?

wraith osprey
visual mist
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By RAW (rules as written) nothing like that exists, but if your dm allows it it would probably be best to ask them

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Generally speaking, your specie will at most give you resistance to a damage type, not full immunity, if I'm not misunderstanding you

silk wagon
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Honestly, your words sound about right. Probably a means of balancing things out looking back I meant to say resistance. Immunity genuinely seems like an overreach that would probably just hinder the experience long term. Felt I should have clarified that a bit further.

wraith osprey
silk wagon
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The main thing I was wondering was if having a different elemental dragon ancestry would have any impact within how the character themselves would play.

visual mist
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Completely up to you

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Classically in dnd, chromatic and metallic dragons are on the opposite ends of the moral spectrum, evil and good respectively, but dragonborns usually don't have to stick with such a limitation unless your DM is strict about it

velvet jetty
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gem dragons are GOAT

visual mist
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Kek true

silk wagon
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From what I’ve seen our DM is actually really chill so I don’t see any issues with it. Just for that comment earlier, I may have to research gem dragons now since they seem like a rarer option I haven’t heard many speak about.

visual mist
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You could make a red dragonborn Lawful good paladin that worships the god of law for instance, there is no such thing as an alignment requirement for specie/race its all about what character concept you like

silk wagon
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For a while I thought about it in the expectation of making it as dragonlike as possible before realizing I was probably setting the expectations too far. In the end, I heard from one of the players at our table a couple sessions ago to just create a character that represents yourself which stuck to me quite well from that point.

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In the end, I guess we’re all just putting a bit of ourselves into our characters which just makes the experience even better with a proper group. I’ve always thought the idea of having the players having as much of a part as the DM was a neat idea and honestly just trying to find my own ground as a newcomer into all this.

wheat crystal
silk wagon
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Heard from one source that I guess Dragonborn hate dragons because of some kind of slavery ordeal? If so than what are the other 2 if I may ask?

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Also thought the idea of a half dragon sounded interesting but pretty sure it’s only possible through some ritual pertaining to a dragon’s blood/spell (feel free to address it if I’m mistaken)

wheat crystal
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Sorry there's actually technically 6:

  1. They were created from dragon eggs modified by either dragon gods or powerful mortal dragons
    2a) They were creations of Io, the great dragon god, made to serve the first dragons
    2b) Io actually made them before dragons to be his companions
    2c) They were made from Io's blood when he died in the Dawn War
  2. They were made with selective breeding to be slaves for the dragon lords of Abeir
  3. They were the creations of either Bahamut, Tiamat, Sardior, or some mix of those 3 dragon gods
ebon cliff
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HELLO

wheat crystal
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Welcome!

ebon cliff
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Yesssss+++++ Thank youu

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Whats going on rn

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how do I play

pine compass
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Hi!

wheat crystal
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Hold on just so I'm not typing for a while let me paste my newbie spiel

exotic remnantBOT
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.

wheat crystal
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I’d have a look at #learn-to-play as well as this channel’s pins, both of which have a bunch of useful newbie links including to the free Basic Rules. I suggest making a practice character as you flip through, since it often aids the learning process. The more you learn the easier it is to get into a table as well!

Don't feel pressured to memorize everything, take it at your own pace and focus on what you want to do (e.g. no need to read every spell description, or every classes' mechanics if you don't plan on playing one)

Also feel free to ask any specific questions you have here, we’re always happy to help! :)

If you're familiar with the rules already and/or just want to jump straight into group finding check out ⁠#find-a-game to learn how to use this server to find a group

pine compass
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It says to find a D&D group online😂…that’s why I’m here

ebon cliff
#

Sick

wheat crystal
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As in my message above, this server has a groupfinder in the lfg channels. The instructions on how to use them are in #find-a-game

silk wagon
south mirage
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Hi guys

azure pasture
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Hi

slow magnet
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I know D&D better than I know Discord

azure pasture
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Nice

fresh ravine
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I wonder, would it be funny to create a mock mary sue and act like a fake MC

lavish kayak
fresh ravine
lavish kayak
fresh ravine
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awe man

lavish kayak
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its not a good idea for keeping your friends

edgy onyx
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If a character's whole gimmick is just one joke, it's probably not gonna be very funny, and is gonna get old or annoying quickly

lavish kayak
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with a mary sue specifically, its also gonna hurt the group

fresh ravine
lavish kayak
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If you've been watching critcrab, you know why this isnt a good idea

fresh ravine
lavish kayak
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doing the voice? there is no voice associated with mary sues

fresh ravine
edgy onyx
# fresh ravine So no jokes about mocking mary sues in a way that essentially mocks the stereoty...

It's not so nuch that you couldn't do something like that, but it's gonna be hard to make it work as well as you night think. The original context is a funny video making fun of a person who likely wasn't a great player, from what I know of critcrab's videos. Your character is either not gonna have that context, making them potentially annoying or weird to roleplay with, or you need to explain to other players what you're doing, which while better, can have its own problems. Either way all of that for basically a joke (which is what satire usually is), and if the joke isn't gonna be funny to the others, it's gonna end up just annoying.

So while it CAN work if done right, if it's just a funny thing you saw online and wanted to repeat, it's probably gonna go as well as you're imagining, which is why it's generally a bad idea to make a character whose focus is a silly joke, even of it's funny to you

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But I guess this is going beyong newcomer topic, which I just noticed this channel was woops

fresh ravine
novel crest
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alright my character is a changeling cleric with the trickster domain. He handles dual sickles. My skills are sleight of hand, deception, persuasion, or insight and medicine. with js leather armor I js wanted to see how my stat are, str 15, Dex 12, constitution 14, intelligence 12, wisdom 16, charisma 15. I was wondering if that’s a good stat chart or if there is smth I should change?

hearty blaze
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Did you roll for them?

dull kindle
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I'd go for 12 str, 15 dex, 15 con, 12 int, 16 wis, 14 cha

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I get the appeal for roleplay but dex is still a bit more important overall, and you can trick people just fine with your base kit without needing v high cha

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Alternatively, 15 str 14 dex 12 cha instead of 12 str 15 dex 14 cha works too

hearty blaze
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With that stat spread, you can make a lot of things work. They rolled well

novel crest
hearty blaze
novel crest
# hearty blaze Did your DM oversee the roll?

I don’t have one js yet. this is js an experimental character that I will use but for rn I’m js rolling for what I got rn and see if it’s good or not, but once I get a dm then ima roll again

hearty blaze
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Ah shame, those are some really good rolls

novel crest
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yeah. Plus since Ik the sickles are primarily str I’m glad it went higher than Dex

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And that’s not even with race yet

dull kindle
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Best to experiment around with standard array or point buy

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Treat high rolls in randomizing during an actual game as a luxury instead of the norm

novel crest
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What’s point buy?

dull kindle
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Else its all too easy to be spoiled by high rolls and be at a loss over standard/subpar rolls

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You make stats with the following numbers:

15, 14, 13, 12, 10, 8

novel crest
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Ah mk

dull kindle
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Point buy is having 27 points but they can be assigned however you want as long as no one stat exceeds 15

novel crest
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with 27 points what would it be best for my character?

dull kindle
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Assuming dexterity Clerics:

wheat crystal
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The max stat of point buy is 15, not 20

dull kindle
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8 str, 14 dex, 15 con, 10 int, 15 wis, 8 cha

wheat crystal
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Minimum is 8

dull kindle
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Oop

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Or I guess in your case you can do 8 int 10 cha

novel crest
dull kindle
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Yeah hence you go finesse weapons like daggers instead

novel crest
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oh right I forgot I could do thatttt!

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What would changeling race add to the stats?

dull kindle
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+2 cha +1 any stat

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Or +2/+1 to anything with customizable origins

hearty blaze
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(In 2014, in 2024 it doesn’t come from your species)

novel crest
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ah ok

dull kindle
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A good thing

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Before customizable origins Changelings are only good for Paladin, Bard, Sorc and Warlock for the most part

stiff gale
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Can I choose any god for my cleric?

shell pumice
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typically gods are chosen based on which domain you choose, although as far as i know there is nothing that suggests that this has to be the case. Typically done because of flavour, but can be a fun mixup.

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personally i'd choose something somewhat aligned with my domain unless there is backstory implications to make me choose something else.

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however it should be noted that it has to fit with the campaign, certain settings do not use or have the same gods and deities and would therefor not be suitable.

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@stiff gale i forgot to add the reply to the wall of text

stiff gale
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Ah okay that makes sense

novel crest
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I chose a trickster domain :D

orchid hazel
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Well, what's the difference between a paid game and a free game other than the money?

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r

shell pumice
# stiff gale Ah okay that makes sense

a justification i use for picking a god that is not traditionally aligned with my domain is to have a quest or subplot from my deity to do something that would the domain fits.

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a pretty poor explaination due to language barrier, but hopefully you get what im hinting at

orchid hazel
shell pumice
orchid hazel
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Interactibles?

shell pumice
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oh depends on the application used to play dnd, some vtts have interactive maps, items and npcs that can have chat dialogs(i think)

stiff gale
orchid hazel
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Cool, thanks

shell pumice
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however there is nothing wrong with free games, i usually prefer them due to them often being a bit more casual, which suits my playstyle.

dull kindle
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Any god can fit under any domain so go wild

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Though evil gods may sometimes be awkward depending on the campaign which you'd need to reflavor accordingly

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A Shar Cleric being in a campaign trying to thwart Shar's plans would be err

shell pumice
dull kindle
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Any god can fit under any domain

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The goddess of joy would have its own band of War Clerics fighting against people who rob away people's joy for example

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In more combative methods than just nicely requesting them to stop

shell pumice
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good example actually

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didnt really think of that

ornate kiln
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gods do have their default domains so you should check with your DM when you go outside the box there

blissful idol
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Question in campaigns is there like a text chat within the DnD app so you talk to people through text?

hearty blaze
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I’m unsure if there’s something on ddb

edgy onyx
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Some VTTs do have it, so likely depends. Roll20 and Foundry I know for sure also have a text chat included

latent creek
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Question, for the starters sets, do you have to stick to the with the premade character sheets or can you play it with original characters?

echo kelp
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The starter sets are designed around the premades but you can definitely use your own created characters

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Or even tweak the scenarios of the starter set to suit your needs

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welcome to your first homebrew 😉

winged mural
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The premades are there for people who might not know where to start, (hence why they’re commonly in starter sets,) but there’s nothing that says you can’t make your own character to run around as! dndExciteBite

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I started with a Dragonborn quite some years ago, and I still have him as my go-to character whenever I join a campaign.
-# He’s even in my profile!

steady sapphire
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Hello people! I've been looking to find a campaign, where can i do that?

karmic echo
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here^^

azure pasture
steady sapphire
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Thank you

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Is there a way to look specifically for PBP campaigns?

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Found how to do tha actually

robust owl
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Hi I’m new and looking for a campaign. Any help?

exotic remnantBOT
#
Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
steady sapphire
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Dang it i'm looking for campaigns but they're all 18+

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Which is like. Very fair

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But i wanna get in a campaign

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.

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Consider how you can make yourself look like a good candidate. What will you bring to a group? How are you going to be a better choice than the next person wanting to join?

versed flume
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Hello

steady sapphire
quartz mist
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I'm like absolutely a DnD Virgin so what would be a good place to start ? Like a good beginner kit ? Seen a few campagins and honestly gel with the idea . IK I wanna be a Harengon Monk . And faction I basically picked the closest thing to Settei rangers .

wild onyx
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The Free Rules are a good starting point. To get haremgon as an option in D&D Beyond you'd need to buy the sourcebook they're in or join a game with content sharing.

Alternatively, you could use a different species and change the description.

quartz mist
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alright . I'll check some other options

sand turret
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Sorry I messaged in the wrong forum I’m new idk where to start

wild onyx
sand turret
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Thanks I’ll have a look

sand turret
#

I have made a character and have a character sheet what’s the next best thing for me to do

calm wind
#

Yo

versed ridge
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Im new can anyone help get in a community of dnd players

exotic remnantBOT
versed ridge
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Im looking for a community

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To play with

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And to talk to

fallen surge
versed ridge
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Thanks

viral bone
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Heyo heyo everyone

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I'm new and uhmm would like to start playing DND hehe

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Hoping to go on wonderful adventures with you all

exotic remnantBOT
harsh fjord
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Check out the linked rules above and #learn-to-play to get familiar with the game. Feel free to ask any specific questions!

sonic galleon
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How can I start playing guys

harsh fjord
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See above for the rules. Once you know them at least on a basic level, search for a group by reading through #find-a-game.

wraith osprey
sand turret
harsh fjord
tacit forge
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Hey,
Me and my friends are new to dnd and we don't know a lot about it
And we'd like pointers on how to get started
P.S we don't know anything about how to play the game nor how to dm

exotic remnantBOT
harsh fjord
tacit forge
cedar sluice
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i haven't checked yet, but is there a printer friendly version of the 2024 basic rules?

harsh fjord
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Only if you count the SRD.

cedar sluice
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thought so.

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although the SRD is printable. its just a huge number of pages. 2014 had the basic rules v1.0 pdf, though that predates this whole online platform thing.

harsh fjord
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Yeah. It's a bummer. Probably something to submit to their customer service?

cedar sluice
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if they havent made one by now for 2024, they likely won't.

unique flicker
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Hi

cedar sluice
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hello

vagrant laurel
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I got a question

cedar sluice
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go right ahead

vagrant laurel
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Is DnD beyond a good place to make character sheet and play with it

cedar sluice
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sure. you can make it on DnDBeyond and then export it to a pdf to print.

vagrant laurel
cedar sluice
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but you only get the basic rules unless you buy stuff. so if you already have the books, you are out of luck. you can just erase all the stuff in the pdf for a blank sheet and then print that out to fill by hand

vagrant laurel
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I play online so i got the hand book on dnd beyond and already made my character

cedar sluice
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then you have a pretty good start.

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just try to read stuff in the book, like how combat works and skill checks and spells and whatever

vagrant laurel
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Yeah

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I tried to play online the roll 2024 character sheet but it’s so clunky and weird about how many lvl 2 spell I can prepare

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And after reading the hand book it gets things so wrong

cedar sluice
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roll20 and DnDBeyond use the same 2024 rules. so you'd have the same restriction for how many spells you can prepare. different classes get different number of spells

vagrant laurel
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The DnDbeyond is more accurate tho

cedar sluice
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yes. any updates from Wizards of the Coast would go to DnDBeyond first

stray kite
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noob here

cedar sluice
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no system is perfect, there's always some kind of bugs and errors with anything. but the developers try really hard.

vagrant laurel
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For some reason I on roll 20 i can prepare only 1 level 2 spell as lvl 3 warlock

stray kite
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how do i pick a race that best works for me

harsh fjord
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Look over what features they offer and pick based on what strikes you as cool/fun/interesting!

cedar sluice
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get an idea of how you want your character to do things in the game. what you want them to be good at, and what you want them to be bad at. pick species and class and background and everything based around that.

vagrant laurel
cedar sluice
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there is a noticeable difference between the 2014 rules and 2024 rules. its possible on roll20 you were using the other rules, which would explain why the book was different.

vagrant laurel
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No I’m pretty sure it was the 2024 character sheet

cedar sluice
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well, whatever works better for you.

karmic maple
stray kite
karmic maple
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you may

vagrant laurel
hardy fern
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Yo I’m new is there an active campaign I could join

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I’d love to what are classes are you looking for

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How do I do that

echo kelp
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Don’t solicit or organize games outside of the LFG channels please - it’s off-topic.

exotic remnantBOT
#
Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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  • Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
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  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
hardy fern
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Sorry this all is a bit confusing

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Is there a separate server or something

harsh fjord
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We don't host games here, but we do provide a space for people to find others to game with (see #find-a-game). Where and how the group plays is something they'll need to decide amongst themselves.

stray kite
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are kobolds a playable race?

hearty blaze
stray kite
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i cant see it on the site

harsh fjord
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You would need access to Monsters of the Multiverse.

hearty blaze
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You have to buy the book

stray kite
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ah

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might have to wait then

hearty blaze