dnd-newcomers

[wheat crystal]

Artificer isn't the only class that can craft magic items though, it's available to any character that can fulfill the requirement to make one as per the magic item crafting rules in the DMG.

If you're limited to the Basic Rules try looking at Wizard. You can fairly easily reflavor some of your spells as looking steampunk in aesthetic

[inland mural]

thanks Ill try wizard

[fossil iron]

wait a min do i need to read all edition of rules??

[wheat crystal]

Nope not at all

[fossil iron]

thnx i needed to hear that

[wheat crystal]

5th Edition is the current and most recent edition of the game. While there are "technically" 2 versions of 5e, it's better to just learn either 2014 or 2024. Of the two, I recommend learning 2024

[fossil iron]

alright boss

[safe nebula]

next question. where do i go to find specific games i want? Sure Find a Game category exists but a filter would be nice

[edgy onyx]

You could use Discord's search function to look for specific words on the LFG channels, but that's about it

[fossil iron]

got a question but i need to send a image for it

[echo kelp]

You'll need to use an image/file hosting service and share a link that way

Make sure to explain the link when posting it

[halcyon arrow]

Can I find session but Just be a listener?

[echo kelp]

Check YouTube and Twitch for liveplay D&D streams. That's the easiest way.

[fossil iron]

is it alr if i dm you?

[echo kelp]

No - I do not take direct messages as a moderator for everyone's safety and benefit (server keeps logs so we make sure everything is kosher and above board).

Again use a reputable hosting service (Google Drive), and share a link to the image that way.

[fossil iron]

im currently watching smosh games dnd called sword af

[fossil iron]

nvm

[echo kelp]

Or explain it in words - we can possibly figure this out and help you.

[fossil iron]

on dndbeyond marketplace -> everything else. how will i use those statues? free ones

[echo kelp]

Do you have a URL/link to a specific product in the Marketplace?

I'm not aware of any currently offering a mini/statue as part of the purchase

[fossil iron]

https://marketplace.dndbeyond.com/everything-else?offset=0

im talking about the digital ones

[echo kelp]

Thanks! Okay so Sigil was a 3d Virtual Table Top product D&D created and released but have chosen to discontinue.
Those model packs are for that.

[fossil iron]

so are they unusesble?

i really thought this channel was link prohibited mb

[echo kelp]

Sigil is still useable for now but as it's discontinued, it will soon go offline

[fossil iron]

got it

[echo kelp]

Here's the announcement about discontinuing Sigil: #dnd-announcements message

[wild onyx]

As long as it's clear what the link is going to, either by description or context, it's generally okay.

[echo kelp]

Yeah we're generally fine with links when you provide context and explanation for what they are when posting.

[fossil iron]

remaining 10 months of sigil

[ivory venture]

Hello!

Im a brand new player and would be interested in finding a group who is ok with someone who is new to the D&D scene! I have the books, dice and basic knowledge of D&D (mostly from Baldursgate 3). If interested please let me know! My days off are Sunday's for sure.

[wheat crystal]

If you wanted to use this server to find a group check out the instructions in #find-a-game !

[ivory venture]

Ok thank you!

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[jade saddle]

Hello!

[fallen surge]

Welcome

[jade saddle]

Glad to be here

[fallen surge]

And we’re glad to have you. Let us know if you have any questions

[jade saddle]

How do i search for games on here. I'm a beginner when it comes to being apart of a campaign but i would very much like to try my hand

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[quiet torrent]

do people do like

text campaigns </3

Or is that just not a thing

[harsh fjord]

Yep, that's called play-by-post (PBP).

[fallen surge]

The #find-a-game channel has instructions for how to do so, but the simple explanation is that this server has specific “looking-for” channels that you can browse through. If you are a player and want to find a DM to play with, then you can browse through the #looking-for-players channel. If you want to make your own post so DMs reach out to you, you’ll need to use the server bot to fill out a form. Then the bot will automatically make a post for you in the channel you specified based on the answers you provided

[harsh fjord]

?tag new pbp

[exotic remnant]

https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/1668-play-by-post-playing-dungeons-dragons-in-pbp

[quiet torrent]

That;s actually fire

OH I JOINED ONE OF THESE

There are a lot of anime PBPs

[fallen surge]

PBP is certainly less common than playing through voice chat, but it’s a valid form of play

Plenty of people prefer that method

[quiet torrent]

I'd probably be more okay with VC if I had my own space to play DND in

[harsh fjord]

D&D play-by-post is a little different than free-form text-based roleplay as there are rules in place and the DM being the means through which players interact with the world. It can be a fun alternative, but it's easy for them to fall apart too.

[quiet torrent]

Fair

[runic badger]

Good Morning Chat! ^^

[harsh fjord]

Welcome to the server!

[sonic notch]

Hi Everyone!

Pretty new to the idea of playing DnD if anyone finds the time would really appreciate some support in the journey 🙏

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[harsh fjord]

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[sonic notch]

Thank you 👍

[tired pilot]

Can some1 help me with a paladin build for dnd 2014

[harsh fjord]

#character-discussion would likely be better for more detailed character-building.

[timid locust]

Sure! Are you still in the process of understanding the basic rules, or do you have a more solid understanding of how DnD works and just need help with Paladin specifically?

[rancid tinsel]

Hey guys, just a quick question. I watched some youtube videos on creating character sheets, and they mostly said to refer to my DM for the kind of character I want to create that would fit the theme of the quest. Is this absolutely needed? Or can I just create what I want? I don’t know anyone who plays dnd near me and I certainly don’t have a DM to ask

[harsh fjord]

I would say that if you want to actually play the character, then you need to consult with the DM. D&D is a social game. If you want to make a character just for fun, you can do whatever you like!

[tired pilot]

I've played a one shot with my parents once now im playing with a party of 7 people including me

[timid locust]

Usually, if you haven't found a DM and a game yet, we refer to any character you create as a 'practice character'. It's a great way to learn the character building process, but you shouldn't be too attached to the character, since your DM may request you to edit some or all of it, if it doesn't fit the theme or setting of the game.

[rancid tinsel]

oh okay

thanks

that’s kinda sad

[timid locust]

As iamrazorwing mentioned, DnD is a social game. Think of it kind of like a hang out with friends.

Maybe you just found a super fun new board game or video game, and you're really excited to play it! You're allowed to be excited, and you can certainly pitch it to them, but maybe it turns out that no one else is really interested in that particular game, and wants to play something else.

You've got to temper your expectations!

[wild onyx]

Have a look at the classes in the Free Rules. What appeals to you?

[rancid tinsel]

Well i’ve been creating this sheet for about a week, and really trying to catch up on the rules and races and classes and all that. So far i’ve created a Chthonic Tiefling Rogue! Still figuring out backstory and stats but yeah

[rancid tinsel]

This is actually a great point, thank you.

[timid locust]

Sounds like fun! If you're worried about your DM not accepting your character, just remember that the closer you stick to the options available in the base game, the more likely your DM is going to be willing to accept your ideas. Simplicity is king!

[wild onyx]

Standard Array, best in Dexterity, no less than 10 in Constitution. Backstory? #character-discussion would love to see your ideas.

[rancid tinsel]

Okay, I think I understand. I guess this first character will mostly be my OC and the one I create for my DM (when I find one) will be the one I actually get to play

[harsh fjord]

That's a handy distinction!

[rancid tinsel]

Thank you for your help!!

[vagrant breach]

It’s often the case that you can distill a character down to some recognizable essence that you can then add to and bend in order to get what you want in the DM’s intended game

For what it’s worth, as a DM I’ve really never said “you can’t play that character” but I’ve sometimes sent players back to the drawing board when they’ve basically made the same character as someone else in the game

When I do that, I’m telling them “let’s drop the part of your character that’s a copy of X’s character, and let’s develop the part that’s unique so that it’s a bigger part of the character”

[rancid nimbus]

Are there any non-humanoid playable species?

[harsh fjord]

What do you mean by non-humanoid?

[rancid nimbus]

Like close to no human characteristics

[harsh fjord]

Most of them have the same basic shape (two arms, two legs, one head). But some are more animal-like.

[cedar sluice]

And yet starter sets that come with pre-gens (LMoP, HftT, DoSI, LDoR) say to just copy one of the sheets and pop a new name. Though that's likely because there aren't any character creation rules included.

[rancid nimbus]

Are there any without any anthropomorphic stuff?

[split sparrow]

Yoo I’m looking for someone that would maybe be down to help me out I just got interested in dnd today and I’m gonna participate in an event in about 2 weeks and I wanna learn as much as I can so if someone would be down to help me with my character creation and just understanding the game in general hmu dm or js add me

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[harsh fjord]

Not really?

[wild onyx]

Plasmoids, plasmids, whatever the jellyfolk from Spelljammer are called.

[lime turret]

@split sparrow check out this stuff.

[wild onyx]

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

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

[rancid nimbus]

Pretty cool

[rancid nimbus]

Ngl was expecting more bug like species? Invertebrates would be cool

[lime turret]

Thri-Kreen, also from Spelljammer.

[harsh fjord]

D&D relies a lot on communication within the fiction itself, and while I think you could have algae-folk or something, I think the options tend to hew close to recognizable human-like types and fantasy tropes that can talk.

[rancid nimbus]

That ones pretty cool

[noble path]

how does one find irl dnd campaigns🧐🧐 do you guys like irl or online?

[lime turret]

I prefer irl. The simple answer is to find a local board game shop. Most probably do D&D. Failing that, ask your friends about it.

[harsh fjord]

Game stores, libraries, school clubs, and using online platforms (MeetUp, Facebook, Nextdoor, Reddit) to organize games, if your friends and family aren't interested.

[rancid nimbus]

Honestly, just seems weird that nearly every intelligent species in a fantasy world is mostly anthropomorphic

[split sparrow]

I’m aware I can probably learn most the basics and terminology from guides etc on yt I was just looking for someone that would maybe be down to run some sort of practice match or something like that since I feel I just learn better visually

Still thanks for the info tho

[hearty escarp]

have you seen flumphs?

[lime turret]

Look up an actual play on YouTube, there’s loads of examples of games.

[harsh fjord]

That's a tall order. Maybe keep an eye on the virtual weekends' learn-to-play sessions (in the server's Events tab).

[lime turret]

Blame the furries.

[noble path]

ooh okay okay thank you! and also do i have to drop a lot of money for my first campaign?

[harsh fjord]

You likely won't need to buy anything at first.

[wraith osprey]

I would like to do this for new players here. There is so much need/desire for that but trying to come up with the best way to do it. Hold 2 hour sessions to assist with the character sheets then run a group through an encounter.

[lime turret]

Probably, depends on how many corners you’re willing to cut.

[rancid nimbus]

No, looks like a dragon quest monster though

[noble path]

I’ve been trying to get my brother to play with me haha

[lime turret]

You can use the free rules and use digital dice and you can run a functional game of D&D.

[noble path]

oohh i see i see tysm!

[lime turret]

I need to find a good actual play to recommend for something like that. Most of the best ones have insane production values and very experienced DMs.

[noble path]

OH AND!! im not the best writer out there, is the community accepting? 😓😓 it’s one of my biggest worries that my characters will not be good enough

[stuck trellis]

New player here

[harsh fjord]

It's like any group of people. You'll have good ones and less good ones. But I don't think everyone expects you to be a top-notch writer.

[split sparrow]

Would be nice I’m sure many players are interested just intimidated by all the info, me personally I’ve played like yugioh and one piece before wich gives me a bit more patience for table top games but still it’s quite overwhelming

[wraith osprey]

Libraries, game stores and clubs. But not everyone has access to games at these locations so virtual is a good start to get going.

[inland mural]

So whats playing by voice chat like? i only ever played by text in the other tabletop game im in

[noble path]

Hmm that makes sense. Do you think it would be better to play my first campaign with other new players or with players who have been at it for a while?

[mortal fox]

Hi I'm new to DND and me and my best friend want to do dnd in person we just don't know any groups in our area I just want to know if it's ok to ask if anyone lives in my city

[wraith osprey]

Groups consist of all types. Some have very long backstories some have little to none. Some like role playing while others prefer combat. When you join a game these expectations are usually laid out so you know what to expect.

[harsh fjord]

That's impossible to say. I think if you get veterans at a table, they have a lot of experience to help you learn more quickly. On the other hand, playing with other new players can be less worrying as you're all learning together so no one feels like they're "holding the game back."

[timid locust]

The server only allows group solicitation in our #find-a-game channels. You can specific the city you play in, but I think it's going to be pretty difficult to find members that way.

[lime turret]

I know this, I’ve played D&D for 10 years, lol.

[harsh fjord]

Agreed, though I don't know why you pinged me for this.

[split sparrow]

Same here I was wondering the same thing

[unreal token]

Ideally, you play at a table with fellow newbies, so everyone is in the same boat, with an experienced and patient DM - but like all ideals, easier said than found (but such tables do exist)

[mortal fox]

Ok thanks

[noble path]

Ahh yes, i get that

[lime turret]

I meant more finding a good video that can easily bring people up to speed on what a D&D game looks like without setting unreal expectations (a la Matt Mercer effect).

[noble path]

haha, great. i hope i am able to find a table like that. I love DND but i have almost no knowledge on it other than bg3, but im so willing to learn

[wraith osprey]

Local social media will help you here. FB, nextdoor etc. I have found local groups that way.

[harsh fjord]

It's not a tutorial or anything, but these four videos from the official D&D channel is just a bunch of WotC employees playing the first bit of Lost Mine of Phandelver: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgNRe76o4_8

It's very mundane (in a good way)!

[lime turret]

Oooh, nice. I’ll keep that in mind.

[mortal fox]

I suck at using social media but I can try

[lime turret]

BG3 isn’t a bad starting point.

It does have a lot of little differences though.

[noble path]

Ahh really? What confused me the most was its whole spell slots and casting spell parts. I think i need to do some more research

[lime turret]

You can just not play a spellcaster, or play Warlock.

[noble path]

Ooh yes I’ve heard about that before!! That’s probably why Karlach is my favorite to play lol, no spells and just rage!!

[fallen surge]

Generally speaking, the less magic a character has, the simpler they are to play

[rancid nimbus]

Where and how much does it cost to buy a dnd kit thing (and which version)? Theres like 300 versions

[unreal token]

The Barbarian ponders what to do
"I know! BONK!"

[noble path]

Wait really!!! That’s a great thing to hear. I was struggling a lot trying to learn about the whole spell mechanics

[timid locust]

Depends what you're looking for.

What do you need?

[noble path]

LOLLL yes!! And the big damage they do makes me feel safe

[rancid nimbus]

Idk much, im new

[noble edge]

real

[timid locust]

If you're just beginning, the free Basic Rules have literally everything you need to play.

https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024

If you're really looking for a book to purchase, I'd recommend the Player's Handbook for a new player.

[rancid nimbus]

When you ask what im looking for you mean like the rules? 5e yada yadas?

[blissful mason]

i would recommend for you to buy the brand new starter sets, to see if u like it, and if people youre playing with it will like it. Worked wonders for me

[unreal token]

You certainly can start as a new player with a spellcaster, but just realize there's more to know compared to some of the simpler classes

[sweet fable]

BG3 also simplifies spellcasting in a sense that it has relaxed rules for verbal, somatic and material requirements to cast a spell since I guess it would be difficult to enforce it in a video game
Just something you might want to keep in mind depending on how a DM chooses to enforce those rules

[rancid nimbus]

Yeah but the toys and dice look cool

[timid locust]

There's plenty of merch which is cool, but they're not necessary to play. If you want them though, you can get them too!

[blissful mason]

thats why i would recommend the starter sets(either heroes of the borderlands or welcome to the hellfire club), i got it for 32 bucks off amazon

[wraith osprey]

Honestly the new players handbook and DMG has several nice quick examples of gameplay for a few scenarios that are pretty realistic. Not sure if those are posted up anywhere outside of the book.

[sweet fable]

I once had a moment where a player was trying to bargain with the quest giver for upfront payment and wanted to roll for persuasion, cleric wanted to back them up with casting guidance and the rest of the party (mostly the bard) were trying to distract said npc by doing a performance so that the cleric can pull off casting guidance without suspicion which was honestly hilarious to watch as the dm because I wasn't gonna object to the cleric casting guidance for free

[rancid nimbus]

Not too keen on stranger things so may pick up the other version

[lavish sorrel]

Hello i’m new at dnd can anyone help me😔

[timid locust]

We can certainly try. What do you need help with in particular?

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[lavish sorrel]

Like i wanna play with other people but i don’t know how it works

[exotic remnant]

https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/750-new-players-guide-how-to-play-d-d-online

[analog whale]

That's similar to situations when players try to break through unlocked doors

[timid locust]

If you're looking for resources on how to play with people online, check the link above.

If you're looking to understand how to play the game at a base level, check out the free Basic Rules below.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024

[lavish sorrel]

Ohh thanks

[upbeat kernel]

I’m looking to get some dnd books what books do I get

I already have the Spell book in the young adventurer series

[wild onyx]

Player's Handbook?

[timid locust]

I'll take the opportunity to mention that the Basic Rules are completely free and contain all the info necessary to play the game.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024

If you are looking to purchase a book, the Player's Handbook is probably the best pick for any new player.

[upbeat kernel]

Ok thank you

[silver crane]

yo im new here, ive played a couple times before a few months back and want to get back into it

anyone has a spot for another player in a oneshot or a short campaign?

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[silver crane]

oh

[tawdry breach]

What's the difference between character level and class levels? because I keep reading something about wizard levels and warlock levels and I don't know what they are, is it the same thing?

[harsh fjord]

You could take levels in multiple classes (multiclassing). So to be real simple, your character could be level 2, with 1 level in fighter and 1 level in rogue.

In that case, if something is referring to your fighter class level it's 1, whereas anything dealing with your character class is 2.

[tawdry breach]

So if my character has been a fighter since level 1 will the character level and class level be the same, but if they multiclass rogue at level 3 will rogue be level 1?

[harsh fjord]

Yep.

[tawdry breach]

And say they start at level 3 will it be the same

[harsh fjord]

Why would it be different?

[tawdry breach]

Just needed clarification because I need double takes to understand stuff

[timid locust]

A character who is level 3 can have:

• All three levels in Fighter
• Two levels in Fighter and one level in another class
• All three levels in different classes

That being said, be warned: multiclassing is not recommended for new players at all.

[tawdry breach]

I don't play on multiclassing for a while but this helps

[rancid tinsel]

is there anywhere i can post a screenshot of my unfinished character sheet to ask for help completing certain sections?

[timid locust]

The folks over in #character-discussion can help, but you can't post screen shots on this server directly. If you upload the screen shot to an image hosting site like imgur, then you can post a link to the image just fine.

[rancid tinsel]

okay thanks!

[silk grotto]

Can anyone help me figure out why I cant create an oath of vengeance paladin on D&D beyond?

I have the source material unlocked

[lavish kayak]

you might have the wrong edition

[silk grotto]

I have both 2014 and 2024

only oath of devotion (core rules) is showing up

[lavish kayak]

then you should choose the other version of the class

[fallen surge]

When you say that you have it unlocked, do you mean that you’ve purchased the book yourself, or is it being shared with you?

[lusty oak]

Hey, I wanted to ask a few questions because me and my friends want to try DND and we all complete newbies they never played it and I played in one time in cyberpunk red as a player and not as a game master, we want to start out frist campaign by the weekend and I don't know anything pretty much. There are my questions:
-Where can I find guides to DND
-Where can I find like characters Template
-Is there any online table? I mean where players can move
-Is there a campaign or u must create Ur own

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[fallen surge]

Welcome! The bot post above has a bunch of very helpful resources to get you started. That should answer your first few questions. To address the last 2 though:

• The "online table" that you asked about is called a "Virtual Table Top" (VTT for short) and there are lots of options for this. Several are free to use, and some are paid services with higher quality features. D&D Beyond has one built in on their website, but Roll20 and Owlbear Rodeo are two other free options.
• You can find pre-published adventures to run if you prefer that. D&D Beyond sells the official ones on their website. You may also be able to find fan made campaigns for free online, though the quality of those will be a mixed bag.

[lusty oak]

Thanks man, I would read the enitre #learn-to-play Channel

[wide flame]

Feel free to ask basic questions here or #dnd-rules for other clarifications. There's always someone around that can help

[wild onyx]

This might help too: https://www.dndbeyond.com/resources/1779-d-d-character-sheets

[tawdry breach]

I was reading something and I'm wondering now, do clerics and warlocks get subclasses at level 1 and should new players be doing something with this?

[loud pumice]

Clerics and Warlocks get subclasses at level 1 in the 2014 version, they changed that in 2024 version so that all classes get subclass feats at the same levels.
Although it doesn't fully make sense from a lore perspective but makes sense in a fairness kind of way.

[tawdry breach]

Oh thank the lord I was worried I looked over that

[loud pumice]

Yea, like I said fairness/mechanics wise makes sense, lore wise doesn't make sense at all. I think most people if they're starting at levels 1 or 2 will predetermine the subclass so that they can make it make sense lore wise.

[edgy smelt]

Hey anyone got tips on combat for a first time dm me and my friends have been playing tabletop and we all understand combat ive just been using a printed out sheet and such but i feel like there is definitely a better way to do it…

Prob a dumb question

[frail heron]

Hi

[hearty blaze]

You can also use virtual tabletops, but yeah I also just do a printed sheet

[edgy smelt]

U got tips on how to do it on printed sheets…?

[hearty blaze]

Ummmm
Make sure it’s on a flat surface. Very important. And try not to crumple the paper

[edgy smelt]

Do u just use like a pencil to mark where the players are and such

[hearty blaze]

I use tokens

[echo kelp]

You can do that. You can also create tokens to place on the map to indicate roughly where they are in relationship to each other.

[hearty blaze]

Specifically, a friend of mine has a bunch of Lego figurines

So we use those

[loud pumice]

This is a great way to do things, especially with how much customization there is with minifigs.

[hearty blaze]

Very fun

[hearty terrace]

Is there a good YouTube channel to learn the lore of dnd . Im trying to understand the world

[echo kelp]

Every setting has it's own lore and every group has it's own lore and we're not even counting the homebrew settings.

But folks in #dnd-lore may be able to point you to useful reosurces for official D&D lore for particular settings.

[hearty terrace]

Thanks

[balmy harbor]

Hello

[frigid helm]

Good evening.

[cyan mauve]

Is it possible for a bunny to be a paladin?

[hearty blaze]

Harengon paladins exist

[haughty night]

Hello ^^

[cyan mauve]

Hi

[cyan mauve]

Thank you

[neat sage]

Hi

[hearty blaze]

Hello folks!

How can I help yall today

[neat sage]

I just found my D20 and now I wanna participate in a campaign lol

[hearty blaze]

Peak
Check out #find-a-game for more information about finding a game online through this server

[cyan mauve]

I searched it up but when i say bunny paladin, I mean by straight up a bunny, a normal bunny that has now gained sentience and a lot of knowledge

[hearty blaze]

You’ll have to run that through your DM

[cyan mauve]

Is that just up to the DM if their willing to put up with it or is it not allowed?

[hearty blaze]

I have no say in the matter

[cyan mauve]

ok

[hearty blaze]

The former

[wraith osprey]

It can't hurt to be thinking about your eventual subclass even at level 1. Especially warlock who technically already attained power from a pact.

[cyan mauve]

Can anyone tell me how to find a game, I looked at it and it's sorta confusing

[hearty blaze]

Wanna be a player or a DM?

[cyan mauve]

Player

[hearty blaze]

Type /looking-for-dm
that should give you a form

Fill that out, and then look at posts on #looking-for-players and respond to ones that are fitting

[cyan mauve]

ok

thank you

I'm less confused now

[hearty blaze]

Hi less confused now. I’m Nugget

[rare urchin]

Hello

[hearty blaze]

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

[rare urchin]

One of my friends taught me a bit about dnd

[cyan mauve]

So, what is the important components when you're making a paladin?

[lilac carbon]

How are you gonna follow your oath while balancing not caring/its all I focus on

[cyan mauve]

Loopholes?

[cedar sluice]

there's an oath of apathy paladin.

[cyan mauve]

I mean there's some wordplay here and there

[lilac carbon]

They're too busy not being busy

[cyan mauve]

Honestly , I'm just really new to this whole thing and I did read a guide said guide wasn't too helpful so I'm trying to figure out how to build a character etc

[cedar sluice]

its in Minsc & Boo's Guide to Stuff and Things. there's also a yarnomancer in there.

[lilac carbon]

Icic
What's your idea so far?

[cyan mauve]

A bunny paladin

[cedar sluice]

if you're using the 2024 rules, i think the basic rules on DnDBeyond go step by step through it. for 2014 i like to point people to JoCat's Crap Guide to Character Sheet. though that's NSFW for language.

[cyan mauve]

but I'm confused on the paladin part

[hearty blaze]

?tag new paladin

[exotic remnant]

Paladin

Smite foes and shield allies with divine and martial might
Paladins are united by their oaths to stand against the forces of annihilation and corruption. Whether sworn before a god’s altar, in a sacred glade before nature spirits, or in a moment of desperation and grief with the dead as the only witnesses, a Paladin’s oath is a powerful bond. It is a source of power that turns a devout warrior into a blessed champion.

-# Suggested Standard Array assignment
Str. 15 Dex. 10 Con. 13 Int. 8 Wis. 12 Cha. 14

Likes: Defense
Complexity: Average
Starting HP: 10 + Con. modifier

[lilac carbon]

Icic
What is driving bunny paladin to bunny paladin?
The urge to conquer?
A devotion to goodness?
An oath to true justice?
A paladin is a warrior driven to succeed by their oath
You gotta think of your backstory and what pushes them into the world and how that will work with your party

[cyan mauve]

alright

[lilac carbon]

Or just pick the one with the coolest abilities and try to run with that

[cyan mauve]

So it's kinda like an equation?

[lilac carbon]

That's all stats

[cyan mauve]

Do i have a set stat or?

[lilac carbon]

Typically you'd roll with your party but thats a standard set that'd work for paladins

[cedar sluice]

there's different ways to decide your character's attributes. their STRength, DEXterity, CONstitution, INTelligence, WISdom, and CHArisma.

[cyan mauve]

what's most common way?

[lilac carbon]

Whats shown above

[cedar sluice]

you can roll dice for the attritubes, pick a from a set of numbers called "standard array", or use points to build

[lilac carbon]

But if you need a character sheet there's D&D beyond

[cyan mauve]

ok

yeah that makes sense

[cedar sluice]

standard array might be a really good idea for your first character. it gives you some stuff that's stronger and stuff thats not as strong.

[lilac carbon]

Paladins focus on strength for their weapons amd charisma for their magic

[cyan mauve]

Ah

Is it possible to have more intimidation?

[lilac carbon]

If you take it as a proficiency then definitely

[cedar sluice]

proficiency means you are more or less trained in it.

[lilac carbon]

Scary bun

[cyan mauve]

ah

ok

I get it

[cedar sluice]

hmm... i've yet to play a paladin. played a cleric, bard, barbarian, rogue, fighter. i should explore the others at some point.

[boreal wadi]

Barbarian is my favourite out of the 2 classes I've had the honour of playing as a forever dm

[hearty blaze]

For me it’s monk

Out of monk and cleric and fighter

[lilac carbon]

Ive played most if not all of them

[cedar sluice]

i dont think i'd like monk. i'd be too stingey with ki points.

[boreal wadi]

Between forge cleric and wm barbarian I've had a lot more fun playing barbarian just because one time I turned into iron man and thor in the span of one combat

[lilac carbon]

Once you pass 6th level you become a monster

So long as you dont play 4 elements

[boreal wadi]

Is a strength based monk viable in 5e? I know it's good in baldur's gate but I actually don't know how monk works in 5e

[echo kelp]

Better question for #character-discussion or #optimization

I think it could be but so much depends on your table and the kind of D&D your group plays

[boreal wadi]

Fair enough lol

[fluid sentinel]

Yo I hit the jackpot

I found all 3 main rule books for 5e from 2014 at my school in a random bookshelf and they just let me keep them

[cedar sluice]

make sure you have them identified first. they could be cursed.

[tepid elk]

Saying Hello: New to this group. I'm a newly retired PA. Played 1st edition and DM'd for a couple of years. Went to Gencon 1980. That was pretty cool, met Gary. Haven't played since 1984, and with all my time now in retirement, I thought I'd give it a try again ( if they allow geezers). I need to find online games, I had no idea how hard this would be to find a beginner game online! Happy Holidays.

[echo kelp]

Welcome! Check out #learn-to-play to get some useful info with the current edition of D&D (5th edition). And here's a link to the free basic rules: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/free-rules

For finding an online group to play with, check out #find-a-game as it has useful information and explains how to use our Looking For Game channels.

[exotic remnant]

Welcome to Adventure!

Visit #learn-to-play for everything you need to get started!

• [What is D&D?](#learn-to-play message)
• [How does it work?](#learn-to-play message)
• [Where do I join?](#learn-to-play message)
• [Frequently Asked Questions](#learn-to-play message)

Quick Links

Basic Rules | Introductory videos | Create a character

[unreal token]

Welcome back! Much has changed since 1984, much has not. Probably the biggest change was the move to the d20 system - where many rolls that used to be d-this and d-that is now consolidated on the d20. Otherwise, you know the drill: get yourself the core books, the PHB to start, and the DMG and MM if you want to DM again.

[weak hornet]

I'm playing a 2024 Soul Knife , max level is either going to be a 5-6, how would Assassin fair with a Soul Knife? And would there be creatures that has immunity or resistance to psychic damage?

[main fulcrum]

You can't multiclass Assassin and Soul Knife, they're both rogue subclasses

There are some creatures that resist or ignore psychic damage, but how common they are to fight will vary significantly depending on the game

[weak hornet]

Oh my bad, I meant Soup Knife vs Assassin

[trim wave]

So basically the things that I get when leveling up are much diffrent depending on ur class with the exception of ur hitpoints and 1 extra hit to die

Also I kept hearing about that hit to die thing in the videos I watched but never fully understood it cuz it was said in a kinda obvious manner so if u can explain what it is that would be great

[weak hornet]

@shut blade another cute perk of soul knife is you can read people's mind

[sterile forge]

hi

[icy spire]

That would be a scary item to possess o.o

Apologies ^-^" new here

[midnight basin]

Are you saying hit dice?

[wheat crystal]

Alright so continuing off my message from #dnd-discussion:

After character creation, you can only increase your stats in a few ways. The main way is described in the link I sent earlier, where you take a feat that increases your ability scores (e.g. the Ability Score Improvement feat). You only get the option to take a feat at certain character levels, as listed on your class page.

As per the ability score rules, the maximum a PC can have in a stat is 20 normally. There are certain features that can increase the soft cap (such as the features I describe below), but all creatures have a hard cap of 30.

There are also other class features (e.g. Barbarian’s level 20), and high-level magic items that can do it as well.

[midnight basin]

Or hit to die?

[midnight basin]

Yes you're talking hit dice

I think star is helping you tho should be good

[weak hornet]

Soul knife is generally a very cool and versatile subclass to play as if you pair it with Charlatan because of the psychic traits you can add modifyers to increase your skill checks, if you go higher till level 9 there's reliable talent too

It's why I'm interested, combat wise tho, psychic blades has a lot of cons

[wheat crystal]

And for hit dice, the full name is “Hit Point Dice.” You have a number equal to your character level, and the size of the depends on the class(es) you have. For example:

• A level 1 Fighter has 1 1d10 hit die.
• A level 3 Fighter has 3 1d10 hit die (3d10).
• A level 2 Fighter, level 1 Rogue multiclass has 2 1d10 hit die and 1 1d8 hit die (2d10+1d8)

The main use is to recover HP on a short rest. When you finish a short rest you may expend any number of your hit die to heal equal to 1 die roll + your Constitution modifier per die expended. You regain all expended hit die after completing a long rest.

The other main use is to determine how much HP you gain on level up. As per the level up rules, you gain an increase to your max HP equal to either:

• 1 roll of your hit die + your Con mod
• A flat value determined by your class + your Con mod

[trim wave]

I think I understand

[thick harbor]

Hi

[wheat crystal]

If you are a multiclass character, you use the hit die for the class you’re leveling up in. Using the Fighter 2 / Rogue 1 character I mentioned earlier as an example:

• If they were to take another level in Fighter, they would get another 1d10 hit die, and gain either 1d10+Con or 6+Con max HP
• If they were to take another level in Rogue, they would get another 1d8 hit die, and gain either 1d8+Con or 5+Con max HP

[topaz garnet]

time for a cursory mini-test
reiterating what you're learning always helps internalize the knowledge as well as expressing how the information has come across, potentially highlighting if there's any miscommunication or misunderstanding which could be addressed

[trim wave]

So in simple terms if I were a multi class I would basically level each class separately depending on which benefits I wasn’t from the classes like I can be level 5 on fighter and level 3 on rouge and for each level I get to decide where I get to put it depending on personal choice?

[midnight basin]

I highly recommend not multiclass on your first campaign

Until ya learn the game more.

[topaz garnet]

basically. And at that level, you'd be an 8th level character (as 5+3=8)
so in the same vein somebody could just be a barbarian and have put all 8 levels into barbarian

[midnight basin]

Wanta get to 5 as quick as possible, for level 3 spells another cantrip or and level 5 gets you extra attack for martials.

[trim wave]

Yeah kinda seemed complicated so I’m gonna avoid that but just tryna understand it just in case one of my friends decided to make a charecter that’s a bit complicated but if that happens I’ll probably come back to get the specifics

[wheat crystal]

Multiclassing is a bit complex so just be careful with it as you read more of the rules for it. I also don’t recommend it until you get more of a grasp on the game. To briefly go over it:

• When you level up you can continue either in your current class or a different class.
• To multiclass into a new class, you need to fulfill a stat minimum for both the class you’re multiclassing out of and the class you’re multiclassing into, as defined by your class. For example a Wizard/Druid multiclass would need a minimum of 13 Int and 13 Wis.
• You start with the level 1 features of the new class (e.g. Fighter 2 —> Rogue 1, Wizard 13 —> Druid 1, etc).
• Certain features you will not benefit from if you get them from 2 different classes, such as Extra Attack
• There are special rules for determining spell slots if you multiclass multiple spellcasters

[trim wave]

Because they don’t really know anything about the game so I told them they can do whatever with making they’re characters and I’ll see what class fits them most and if they’re characters need a bit of molding to fit into a class I can do that

[midnight basin]

I would recommend you say to them stick to one class at first.

[trim wave]

Simple enough to understand

[wheat crystal]

Oh and important to note, your character level is the sum of your class levels. So a Fighter 2 / Rogue 1 is a level 3 character

[trim wave]

Mhm

[wheat crystal]

That’s important for a few things, such as for casting cantrips, some of which get upgraded with character level instead of class level

[midnight basin]

Usually people who multiclass know exactly the character they want. They have their level 20 build in mind and know how to use all the mechanics at their disposal. For me I like taking one level in order cleric if I have alot of martials. For the voice of authority feature only. But if you don't have grasp of the simple things. Then you aren't gonna grasp when 10-20 things are at your disposal. + same class gets you features at 5th level base class, 6th level subclass most of tbe time.

[wide flame]

Also Proficiency Bonus. PB and cantrips scaling are the main two things that directly scale by total character lebel

[trim wave]

And the max level of a charecter is 20 Exept for sum exceptions depending on classes

[wheat crystal]

There aren’t any exceptions, the maximum level is 20

[midnight basin]

Yes its 20 unless homebrew super campaigns

[wheat crystal]

There are optional rules for playing past 20 but it’s not the same as getting to level 21, 22, etc

[midnight basin]

Do not expect to reach level 20 except on a few very active west marches and or one shots

Rarely do campaigns go to 20

Id recommend plan for level 6-10 and start from there

[trim wave]

Okay I have to head to school now but thank you for all the advice I will come back if I need any information as we set up everything cuz I’m pretty sure the prep is more difficult than playing for the first time

[midnight basin]

Is the dm experienced?

[trim wave]

First time also lol

[midnight basin]

Have they played before?

[trim wave]

Nope all of us are just hopping in blind but as u can see we are doing our research first

[midnight basin]

Just relay everything you learned here. As well as remind them what a action, reaction and bonus action is. With this understanding and a little imagination creativity they'll be fine

[trim wave]

Oh yeah I’ve been taking notes and everything incase I forget including ur messages and links you guys have sent

[midnight basin]

• to start yall level 2-3 lol

It's so easy to kill lower levels

I mean yall can totally start level 1. But if he's inexperienced its so easy to kill a level 1

So level 2 I highly recommend at least.

[trim wave]

Noted

[midnight basin]

When pcs hp is 9-13

Way different when pcs bp is 18-26

You can actually throw some stuff at them. Not just like uh.... this one hit could kill ya

[trim wave]

Honestly I’m gonna be learning a lot even before playing cuz I’m having to set up everything for my friends cuz they’re clueless and I’m leaving the dm to learn the rules cuz I know those are a bit much

[cyan mauve]

What's an allighment?

[midnight basin]

Ok so are you into comics?

Or marvel?

Carnage would be chaotic evil
Baron zemo would be lawful evil.

[midnight basin]

An alignment has a few rp options and a few magic item options. However overall unless your dm really plays into it. Ya don't have to worry much about it.

[cyan mauve]

ok

[topaz garnet]

alignment is mostly a legacy thing from D&D's long history (there was a period since 2014 where there was an attempt to leave it behind but it stuck around)
basically, some things are metaphysically embodiments of certain alignments, like angels be good, devils be lawful evil, demons be chaotic evil
as for less metaphysical embodiments, and more just people, alignment is a descriptor that should be derived from action. So someone is good because they help the town, not that they help the town because they're good. Someone is evil because they set up a crime syndicate, not that they set up a crime syndicate because they're evil. Make sense?

[wraith totem]

Newcomer here. Hard agree on the alignment thing. Its too iconic and memetic to remove.

[midnight basin]

I didn't care about alignment at all until dm tried to give out that candle of no one could attune to it lol

[topaz garnet]

the important part is that as a player, you play as a creature whose actions determine their alignment. The alignment describes how you tend to act, not that the alignment means you act X way.

Otherwise we don't have player characters being metaphysical embodiments of alignments

[wraith totem]

Yes. The actions, not the intention behind said actions if that makes sense. Plus I do personally dislike the interpretation of chaotic neutral being silly for the hell of it. Reminds me of the VTM Fishmalk debacle.

In short its a bit more nuanced than that.

For me, a chaotic neutral character is basically someone not too shy of causing chaos while being mostly uninvolved. Like say a barbarian in a bar. They tend to keep to themselves but don't exactly care much about their surroundings once trouble comes knocking since they're basically built like that.

They don't exactly revel in the fight like for example a blood knight does or act like a complete clumsy idiot...mostly.
That's my interpretation anyway.

[lavish kayak]

and the point against alignment for me, is you could just note that down instead of chaotic neutral and then people argue about if you're playing your alignment right

[wraith totem]

Yeah. Alignments tend to be flexible in some situations. I did create a warlock character once with a Thayan background who is chaotic evil but in the story she's acting a lot more lawful evil. I mean she has no problems causing problems and effing sheet up but she isn't reckless. Kinda proves your point that alignments don't always match the story situations.

[lavish kayak]

i thought you were new😭

[wraith totem]

I...kinda am. But I did play D&D games back in the past. Just never tabletop since the only guys I know are too interested in soccer and being loud and jocky.

So...I uhh...mightve somehow maaaaybe tried a few online apps to get a taste of the experience.

I won't say what those are.

But for all intents and purposes Im still new.

[lavish kayak]

online dnd is still dnd lol

[wraith totem]

Yeah. But ahem..I won't mention that two letter word cuz of the rules. But yeah I had fun.

[lavish kayak]

you can mention it, just not include AI generated content in your messages

[wraith totem]

Oh alright.

In that case..
So...I tried out Friends & Fables and the AI Realms ones since Im poor. The solo campaigns were fun.

Among others but yeah....that got me hooked. Then I saw Honor Among Thieves recently and was like...THAT'S IT...Im joining D&D. Absolutely sold.

Oh also my first D&D game I played in the 90s (which I genuinely had no clue it was D&D) was Al Qadim the Genie's curse. I should probably replay that one someday. And the Mystara beat em ups.

I was gonna play Baldur's Gate Throne of Baal way back then but sadly I was missing the OG BG game to make that game work.

So yeah...that's all I can say now.

[weak hornet]

How often would you use the skill disguise in an actual campaign

[midnight basin]

Have to know that you are walking into a very creative dm. That will allow as well as work with you to make it shine.

[midnight basin]

No dm is perfect and you absolutely need a dm to play... however id say not often. Depending on the dm of course and actions that follow

[sharp tiger]

Hello, likely super common question but I'm new, and I don't have enough irl people to play so what's the method to finding a group thru dnd beyond?

Also, sorry to interupt

[midnight basin]

#looking-for-players

[sharp tiger]

Thank u!

[midnight basin]

No problem

[midnight basin]

Thats for campaigns if you want a large community for what called a "westmarch" just bunch of one shots

#looking-for-community

One shots that you can still grow your character with tho

[sharp tiger]

I'm actually preferring a one shot so I can get accustomed and build better characters

[midnight basin]

Yeah westmarches especially active ones will allow you to build multiple characters.

When you join id go look at how many are in the server.
How many are active.
How frequent have the quests been ran.

[sharp tiger]

I just need good experience and a fun game : ) many thanks

[midnight basin]

That will tell you if ya have a active server

[sharp tiger]

Damn, so helpful. I'm very thankful I wasn't expecting that much detail

[midnight basin]

Some westmarch servers run once a month. Some run several quests a day. Find you a good active server and you'll be set

[midnight basin]

After you've figured out what kind of character you do want. I highly recommend to find a campaign as thats where the real magic happens in the story. When your character develops. But west marches will def help you and teach ya how to play the game.

[cyan mauve]

How do I generate stats using point buy?

[dull kindle]

You're just given 27 points by default that you can assign to anything, so long as they don't exceed 15 before bonuses

[cyan mauve]

ok

[midnight basin]

https://chicken-dinner.com/5e/5e-point-buy.html

[cyan mauve]

ty

[shrewd bobcat]

Fairly new, Level 9 Ranger

[rough siren]

Hello!! I have a question.. How does rolling work? i'm having a bit difficulty here since i keep accicdentally telling my players to roll the wrong dice....

[hearty blaze]

Well, it depends on the roll

If it’s a skill check or an attack or a saving throw, it’s a d20.
If it’s a weapon attack, the dice depends on the weapon. Having a sheet on hand helps.

If it’s a spell attack, searching that up or having a list of spells the player may have also helps

[rough siren]

Ohh! but, here for example: what if i want my players to roll for perusuation? do i have to ask if they want to modify their roll or???

Like for stats of course...

[hearty blaze]

Ah, that would be a d20 roll!

[echo kelp]

You would ask the player to roll a d20 and add their persuasion modifier

?tag new dice

[exotic remnant]

Dice

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

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

[hearty blaze]

Well, tha-
Yup thanks Dyno

[rough siren]

Oh! Thank youu! i appreciate the help!! ^^

[hearty blaze]

Modifiers are dependent on your stats, and if you’re proficient

[rough siren]

interesting..👀

[echo kelp]

?tag new abilities

[exotic remnant]

Abilities

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

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

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

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

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

[echo kelp]

Ability Scores and Modifiers table: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/free-rules/creating-a-character#AbilityScoresandModifiers

[rough siren]

Thank you again!!!

[hearty blaze]

So for this example, you would:
roll a dice (d20). Then, add the player’s charisma modifier (+2 if 14, +3 if 16, etc). Then, if they’re proficient in the skill, you add the proficiency bonus (dependent on the characters level, starts as +2). If they have expertise, you’d add the proficiency bonus twice.

[rough siren]

I see...

[hearty blaze]

The … isn’t selling it lol

[rough siren]

SORRY IM ACTUALLY TAKING NOTES

[hearty blaze]

Ope, no need to apologise
Tho tone down on the caps

[rough siren]

Oh, sorry!! my bad..

[echo kelp]

All good (please avoid all-caps as it can disrupt chat and be an accessibility issue for folks using text to speech tools to participate here)

[rough siren]

Sorry, I won't do that again!

[hearty blaze]

To make an even more concrete example, say I was a level 1 bard with proficiency in persuasion

And, say, 15 charisma

I would roll a d20 (just rolled irl, got 12), then I would add 2 (15 is a +2 modifier) and another 2, because I’m proficient with persuasion. I’d have an end roll of 16.

[lyric crest]

:p this all so confusing

[rough siren]

Ohhh! Yes, I see! I'll read more of this soon!!

[hearty blaze]

TLDR:
you want do thing, roll math rock, add stuff if you’re good at the stuff you do.

And deduct if you’re bad

[lyric crest]

Kewl kewl, howse my character in my profile picture?

[hearty blaze]

They’re

[lyric crest]

Ty >:) he is ready to blow up some fights

[hearty blaze]

Make sure to start those encounters off with a bang!

[cinder oxide]

dw it gets a lot easier after awhile

[lyric crest]

Thanks 😄

[flint pecan]

hello chat, this is my first time speaking 🙏
i’ve recently started DMing and i love it, but i’ve noticed when my players walk into a store in a town, i have to make up stock and prices on the fly. should shops be a predetermined thing in my notes? or like a DM screen thing? thank you 😁

[hearty blaze]

Welcome to the chat!
I often like to have a list of things they’d definitely have in stock if you’re expecting them to go shopping, then have anything else more niche in the back

Saves you having to improvise an entire store in a minute

[flint pecan]

ahhh, thank you thank you

[hearty blaze]

So in short, notes are DM screen

For me, my notes are in my DM screen, so…

[lyric crest]

Aye if you do start a campaign, im interested in joining.. or will try to

[flint river]

Hello

[dense wasp]

Hello all, I'm a new DM running a campaign with new players and I'm looking for advice on making our sessions more immersive and encouraging the players to be a little more narrative. We currently have a lot of "my character moves here and does this".

[rain olive]

Hello everyone

[hearty blaze]

Maybe be proactive in getting them to describe their actions! Like tell them to “describe the fatal blow” or set examples with in depth descriptions. Music also helps for immersion for some tables.

[hearty blaze]

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.
Once you’re ready and got the fundamentals down, you can check out #find-a-game for information on how to find a group online. To make a post, type the appropriate command in any chat channel.

[rain olive]

How can I fill the stats?

[dull kindle]

There's a few way to generate stats in which you'll fill them by selecting the stats you want

In general stats are pretty streamlined depending on the class

Focusing on your main stat is much better than dividing up your stats evenly

[hearty escarp]

Stats are generated by one of three methods described in the rulebook:

• Standard array (fixed stat numbers)
• Random generation (roll dice)
• Point buy (assign ability scored based on a point pool)

If you don't have a group yet, I recommend standard array. Definitely don't do random generation unless the DM told you to do so.

They're described here:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024/creating-a-character#Step3DetermineAbilityScores

[uncut vault]

Hi guys! Me and 3 of my friends wanted to start playing DnD but none of us have any experience. I blindly agreed to be DM lol and when I searched up some videos on YouTube about being DM I realised how hard it is 😭 could someone explain to me basics of DnD please? For example why are there so many dices, where should be a world set, also if 3 players is enough. And I know that there are used some sort of cards? I'm not sure. And sorry for my english, it's not my first language

[hearty escarp]

Well, being a DM and knowing the rules are two different things, so I'd tackle them one by one.

To learn about the rules, I recommend reading the Basic Rules here: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024

Just the first chapter will give you most of the important information in the game, such as what the dice are used for.

For on how to DM, I like the Running the Game youtube series by Matt Colville. He covers a large amount of DM relevant topics and explains how it's done:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlUk42GiU2guNzWBzxn7hs8MaV7ELLCP_

Apart from that though, there is also a DM focused section in the free rules that goes over the important topics:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024/the-basics

3 players are enough, yeah. Most prewritten adventures assume about 4 characters, so that's close enough and you can always adjust to make it more suitable for less or more.

Cards aren't a core part of the game, but they can be useful for new players. For example, when I introduced new players to the game, I printed out spell cards for them.

The new Starter Set, Heroes of the Borderlands also includes cards to make learning the game easier.

[uncut vault]

Thank youuu

[rain olive]

Damn this community is so kind.

[uncut vault]

Frr

[rain olive]

Yo , wanna dm my group? Im thinking to play a session in late March.

But my group doesn't know shit

[edgy onyx]

You should check out #find-a-game for the lfg channels. Solicitong games on other channels here is agaknst the rules, jist as a heads up

[vagrant breach]

Have NPC’s start to recognize the characters and directly address them by name

Treat them less like faceless enemies or strangers to the people they meet so that they feel like they’re embodying a unique person in the world

[harsh fjord]

Are you all long-standing friends or a bunch of relative strangers? Playing pretend can feel awkward for a lot of folks, so part of it comes down to time and comfort. As folks (ideally) begin to trust one another, they can worry less about feeling self-conscious and can more easily decide how their character would act (even if they don't do a weird voice or use "I"). So build trust: spend time talking about stuff besides the game, practice attentive listening, and all the rest. Google for ideas if you're stuck.

As the DM, you can also model this behavior by adding more descriptions when it counts. Doing it too much can bog down the pace. You can also prompt players: "What does it look like when [character] [verbs]?" Sometimes folks need to be invited to imagine, and eventually they may start doing it on their own.

[wheat oxide]

I'm a Singaporean completely new to DnD, any Singaporean players who know of anywhere to learn how to play?

[exotic remnant]

Welcome to Adventure!

Visit #learn-to-play for everything you need to get started!

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[cyan mauve]

How do profecicny bonuses work?

[timid locust]

You have a static number called a Proficiency Bonus. It always starts at +2. At certain levels, that number increases. You add this bonus to a number of dice rolls, usually specific things you're proficient in.

[harsh fjord]

At level 1, you have +2 proficiency bonus that means you're better at certain skills and saving throws compared with others. So you would add that bonus to skills/saves you're proficient in. The bonus increases at higher levels.

So a druid with proficiency in wisdom saves would likely have a better chance of success than someone without proficiency thanks to that additional +2.

[harsh fjord]

This is the D&D equivalent of the Spider-Man pointing meme, DOSH!

[cyan mauve]

ok

ty

[short flax]

hi guys. I'm new here. I can't play dnd. can someone help how to start?

[exotic remnant]

Welcome to Adventure!

Visit #learn-to-play for everything you need to get started!

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[timid locust]

What I would give for a Lolth emoji 🕷️ 🕷️

[harsh fjord]

Check out the rules linked above and #learn-to-play. Feel free to ask any questions as you work your way through!

[short flax]

thx

how can I find a team to play if there's no any dnd player nearby. Are there an online game?

[exotic remnant]

Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

• Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
• Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
• Basic advice to help you in your hunt.

[harsh fjord]

Yep, follow the bot post to #find-a-game and read about how to use the server's Looking for Game/Group channels.

[timid locust]

I'd honestly say most DnD these days is played online.

[short flax]

okay. thanks guys

[wicked flint]

Guys I made a dnd character and i think its bad

[drowsy creek]

Im completely new to this, but not to roleplaying characters. I looked through the looking for players but get a little nervous about it because I’m so brand new that I don’t want to ruin the experience for the rest of the group. And I’m also just shy in general but I really want to learn and play

[harsh fjord]

Have you learned the rules yet?

[exotic remnant]

Welcome to Adventure!

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[drowsy creek]

Yes

[wicked flint]

Guys how can ik if my character is good or not

[harsh fjord]

Share it in #character-discussion and ask for feedback!

[fallen surge]

Welcome! The best place to start is by reading the free version of the Basic Rules. You should familiarize yourself with them at least on a surface level before jumping into a game. If you feel like you're comfortable with the rules then you are ready to play. You can try looking for a group. Nerves are totally normal, but you just have to jump in. If you want to know more about anything in specific, feel free to ask about it here. We are more than happy to help

[wicked flint]

I have screenshot from the sheet and no pic perms

[harsh fjord]

Upload it to Imgur or Google and link to it with explanation of what you're linking to!

[timid locust]

No one can post any pictures in the vast majority of channels on this server. Instead, upload it to an image hosting site and post the link to the image.

[tiny lynx]

hey guyss im super interested in playing solo dnd, do you have any recommendations on how to start? any tips/tricks is fine im really new to this :’))

[main fulcrum]

D&D isn't really designed to be played solo. Did you already have a method in mind?

[tiny lynx]

not really i saw someone doing it on my yt recs and i got super intrigued LOL

ive never played any sort of dnd before

[timid locust]

There's are a few methods to play solo, but I personally wouldn't recommend them. You aren't really getting the DnD experience trying to do solo play.

[tiny lynx]

i seee thank you for letting me know ☝️

[wraith osprey]

Most of the people who have played solo(including pros) say it is not very good overall. You really need a DM. Otherwise it sort of becomes a "choose your adventure" and is not dynamic.

[tiny lynx]

noted!! 🫡 im super nervous finding people to play with HAHA

[lime turret]

There are websites for that. Or irl friends. Or #find-a-game

[wraith osprey]

Most groups are super chill and DMs as well especially if they know you are new. There are a lot of people here looking for groups to play with. With some effort you will find a group that works for you.

[long blaze]

could someone enlighten me on the concentration spells? does it mean i can only have one concentration spell active at one time? like no shield of faith on two people with one caster?

[harsh fjord]

Yep, you can only concentrate on one such spell at a time.

[long blaze]

bummer haha

there goes my idea on going in first as my paladin, casting it on myself and then next turn casting it on my teammate lol. oh well, playing as a buff paladin is fun enough for me

[timid locust]

There's a reason why spells that require concentration tend to be strong! Concentration is the balancing factor!

[long blaze]

curse the rules for ruining my fun!

[dull kindle]

Best to shield of faith your teammate instead, every time you get hit you need to make a con save to ensure concentration doesn't break

By putting it on yourself, you're more likely going to break it than if you were to give it to someone and stand back

[long blaze]

yep, i'll probably be doing that from now on lol

[eternal oak]

hello i am new hru guys

[analog whale]

I mean, it's situational but it's good to have Sublime's point in mind

[dull kindle]

Don't literally play like a wuss and not attack after using Shield of Faith though

You're still a Paladin and should be smacking things

[timid locust]

You're giving conflicting tactics here

[analog whale]

Both points are solid 🙂 Adventuring is messy...

[dull kindle]

I guess my point is that if you're gonna throw on something like Shield of Faith, don't be the first guy to rush in, be the second guy instead (don't be the fourth guy)

[eternal oak]

hello 👋

[wheat crystal]

Welcome!

[long blaze]

well, even if i wanted, that goes against my character's personality haha

[analog whale]

Hey hey, welcome!

[long blaze]

my attack priority is: is party member in trouble? yes? buff or heal, no? smite the heathen

in that order

[analog whale]

Let me guess: You're probably not an Oath of Vengeance Paladin...

[long blaze]

i am actually- should i rethink my priority then if i am?

[analog whale]

lol uh-oh. I meant it as a joke, be free to play that paladin however you want 😆

[long blaze]

its fine lol dont worry haha

[eternal oak]

how are yall doing today

[long blaze]

im good! just reading up more of my paladin's abilities

[eternal oak]

huh i have never played this and want to learn how to

[scarlet eagle]

me too

[wheat crystal]

Hold on I can copy-paste my welcome speech (I’m tired and too lazy to type it out manually rn)

[dull kindle]

Vengeance Paladin's probably one of the more selfish Paladin subclasses

You're basically trading away your metaphorical shield for a bigger sword

[eternal oak]

real

[wheat crystal]

Welcome! 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

There ya go

[eternal oak]

thank you im very greatful bc my one friend plays dnd and i wanna learn too soooooooooo and also i a here bc on of my friends on here had this and i thought i should join to learn but yeah

[long blaze]

thats nice! having friends here is always fun

[long blaze]

what subclass would be better if youre going for a dexadin then?

[dull kindle]

Any of them work

Mostly cuz Dexadin can melee too, just that your weapon options are limited

Its either rapier shield or dual shortswords

[eternal oak]

my one is aloud social media but doesnt get it but she loves dnd so

[timid locust]

Scimitars!

[analog whale]

or occasionally whips if you want to be a Zorodin

[long blaze]

shield and one handed long sword can work too right? just a little bit of reduced damage in place for higher AC

[analog whale]

I just patented that term btw.

[dull kindle]

They aren't finesse

[timid locust]

Not for a Dexadin, no.

Longsword runs off of Str.

[dull kindle]

Your only option is rapier for the biggest damage die

[long blaze]

ah i see

i hope i can find or buy a rapier then haha

[deep lava]

Hi I'm new here. So do we create a separate character for each campaign, or would one character following all the guidelines be enough? Or can we create as many as we want?

[fallen surge]

Generally speaking, each campaign would use a new character. They take place in different worlds and you play a different levels. If you wanted to use the same one over and over, it’s a good idea to “reimagine” them each time, and create them as if they lived in this new world for their whole life, rather than it being the actual same person each time

[deep lava]

That makes so much sense. Tysm!!

[harsh fjord]

Creating new characters can be a fun process, though, so it's common for people to have more character ideas than they can reasonably play.

[long blaze]

unless you want to rp that you're somehow a multiverse traveling adventurer

ngl

that could be fun

[fallen surge]

That’s generally frowned upon

[long blaze]

yeah, unless you have somehow a really good reason how you can do that and why all your strength goes away lol

but i doubt any good dm would allow it lol

[lavish kayak]

what i do is a play a family of gnome warlocks. Have been working on the family tree and lore for like 10-ish years

(without bringing it up all the time of course)

[fallen surge]

I remember seeming a live play series where someone did something similar to that. Their “campaign” was a series of one-shots in the same world, and one player showed up to every session with a new character who was a different member of the same family

[lavish kayak]

thats a cool concept

[wild onyx]

One of my warlocks gets levelled up or reset for one-shots, and that's her deal.

[wraith osprey]

Playing with friends is the best. Family also!

[wraith osprey]

Swashadin

[bitter sleet]

Hi

[harsh fjord]

Welcome!

[bitter sleet]

Ive been interested in dnd for awhile but only started playing a few months ago and ive made some oneshot campaigns so whenever im free and other people are id like some opinions

[harsh fjord]

If you're looking for feedback about DM topics, we have #dm-discussion!

[pallid vessel]

the heartbreak i still feel from not finding any parties that accept people below 18💔

its been months at this point

[lavish kayak]

many people allow minors

[tawny kayak]

i mean, if ur like 16-17 ur voice can pass as a 18 yo's

[pallid vessel]

man i like acting childish they WILL figure out that im not 18

[tawny kayak]

i think ur good bro 😭 it's not like ppl stop doing goofy shit once they turn 18

[trim wave]

Question for basically the hit die and how it works when u level up from what I’ve understood from my research is that for every time u get to use it u role the dice depending on which one it is from ur class and u add the number u get from ur roll plus the max number u can get from the dice

[timid locust]

Not quite, but I see iamrazorwing typing and I'm sure that will explain more in depth.

[harsh fjord]

Not quite. You get your max amount from your hit die (plus your Con bonus) at level 1. Then at additional levels you can either roll your class's hit die or take the average.

So a fighter (d10 hit die) with a +2 Con would have 12 HP at level 1. At level 2, the player could either roll 1d10 and add 2 (Con bonus) OR take the average of a d10 (6) and add 2, in which case they'd have 20 HP.

By rolling, that level 2 fighter could have anywhere from 15 HP to 24 HP, whereas the average is more consistent but without the benefit of those higher numbers (nor the downside of the lower ones).

[trim wave]

Ahhh okay okay thank you for putting it simply

[pallid vessel]

mmm if you say so

[trim wave]

And the amount of xp we get from stuff is all decided from the dm correct

[harsh fjord]

Official creatures do have XP awards to be shared among the party, but everything else is subject to the DM. And even the DM may not follow the published XP values.

[timid locust]

The DM might not even be using XP at all! Plenty of tables decide when players level up using the Milestone Method, which says that the players all level up when they've achieved goals set out by the DM.

[short flax]

how much time to learn the rules?

[harsh fjord]

A good bit. You don't have to learn them all (if you're not a spellcaster, no need to bother with those rules), and you don't need to read them all at once or memorize them.

[short flax]

oh okay

[timid locust]

At the very least, reading through the Playing The Game section of the Basic Rules is a great start!

[short flax]

and can someone help where can I buy a good quality set?

[harsh fjord]

You don't need to buy anything until you've tried it out!

[short flax]

I saw some games and I thinks It's good, but when I saw some store in look just a lot of cubes

[timid locust]

LOVE that description, honestly.

[harsh fjord]

You could go one of two ways, though, if you're intent on buying something:

• Purchase a starter set like Heroes of the Borderlands, which has a small adventure and lots of material geared toward new players and DMs to make learning the game easier. You maybe won't get much replay value out of that, though.
• Buy the Player's Handbook. This is the main rulebook for D&D, which will let you play the game for years to come. But it doesn't do as much heavy lifting as the starter sets to help new players/new DMs, but it does some. It doesn't come with dice or tokens or an adventure, so you'll have to get those yourself.

[short flax]

thanks

[timid locust]

If you're still just trying it out and just want to be a player, I'd still recommend the free Basic Rules. They have everything you need to play. You can even do your dice rolls online, so you don't even need real dice if you don't want them.

[harsh fjord]

Yep. For some folks, though, dice are one of the fun bits in the hobby!

[short flax]

There is just one sad thing. I'm the only geek in my village

and the nearby

so I must play online

but I'm not good in english

[timid locust]

Most people play DnD online these days!

[harsh fjord]

Maybe look for D&D games in your native language?

[short flax]

but in hungarian the dnd isn't a popular game. if it has 2000 fan it's really many

[harsh fjord]

So search online. Here's one Facebook group I found just by Googling: https://www.facebook.com/groups/752345181529081/

[timid locust]

Doubt is your greatest enemy!
-# Second is scheduling

[short flax]

i found a dc server but there isn't any active peaple

[timid locust]

Well, you'll just have to keep looking. Unfortunately, we can't do that for you.

Finding a DnD game that works for you is the hardest part of the game.

[short flax]

yes

Maybe If i learn to play I open a club in the school. 🙂

[timid locust]

Sounds like a fun option!

[short flax]

yes. It can be the best club

but I don't know any geek

just me

[harsh fjord]

You're probably not the only one who has that same thought.

[timid locust]

If you build it, they will come. Good luck!

[short flax]

thx

I saw the rules. Every year it changes?

[timid locust]

Nope. It just got a big update last year for the first time.

So it's probably going to stay the same for a very long time.

[harsh fjord]

Think of them like consoles. You can play your old ones just fine, even if there are new ones on store shelves.

[short flax]

how old is the offical game?

[timid locust]

New options get added occasionally though. Like new choices for players.

[harsh fjord]

D&D has been around since 1974.

[timid locust]

The current edition of DnD was released in 2014. The original is... yes, very old!

[short flax]

why we learn a lot of boring things in history, If we have another interesting history

[harsh fjord]

The world is full of interesting history you don't know! But it's there to learn, likely outside of school.

[short flax]

yes. If I learn history as a hobby it is funny. If I learn it at school it's boring

I found two dc server. but I go to sleep because I have just 2 hrs to get up for school

[timid locust]

Good night! Let us know if you have any questions regarding the rules whenever you get to reading them!

[wheat nymph]

Hello I'm new to the game, I once tried it with a friend but he was terrible DM, he thought he was against "players" and I kinda disliked the game. Ill try it again with friend this christmas and was wondering

Did this ever happened to you (DM issue)
And what are the best ways to learn the game is there some simple campaign for 1 dm and 2-3 players.

Thank you 😊

[harsh fjord]

I've been lucky that I haven't had an adversarial DM like you describe, but it does happen. Thankfully, there are enough people out there that there's almost certainly a table that's right for you.

#learn-to-play and the basic rules (https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024) are one place to start. You can also supplement those with YouTube videos and/or tutorial sessions like those offered through the virtual weekends (see the server's Events tab).

[hearty blaze]

Remember that dnd is a collaborative story telling game. The DM doesn’t write a story: they prepare scenarios and create the setting. They work with the players to ensure the characters live out the tale, not follow a script.

[hearty blaze]

As mentioned above, 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.
Once you’re ready and got the fundamentals down, you can check out #find-a-game for information on how to find a group online. To make a post, type the appropriate command in any chat channel.

[wheat nymph]

Thank your for your answers. Ill check out everything. I did searched learn to play chanell , but thought like is there some "easy campaign" for begginers.

[hearty blaze]

Umm

?tag ddb claim

[exotic remnant]

The following items on D&D Beyond can be claimed at no cost.

• Baldur's Gate 3 Set
• Borderlands Quest: Goblin Trouble
• Honor Among Thieves Bundle
• Intro to Stormwreck Isle
• LEGO: Red Dragon's Tale
• Prisoner 13
• Scions of Elemental Evil
• Unearthed Arcana Playtesting
• Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn
  -# = starter adventure; = digital dice

[harsh fjord]

Assuming you're talking about a table that's trying to teach newbies specifically, you'd have to look through #looking-for-players to find something like that.

[hearty blaze]

These are free one shots, but I personally have no experience on what is good here for beginners. Modules are very nice for new DM’s tho.

[wheat nymph]

Those look great. Thank you. You guys are awesome

[fluid sentinel]

What's a good website for dms

Like managing and stuff

[main fulcrum]

For rules and characters, or more like campaign details?

I know people use all kinds of things for the latter, from Notions to Google Docs

[regal elk]

Hi

[loud pumice]

hi

[exotic remnant]

Welcome to Adventure!

Visit #learn-to-play for everything you need to get started!

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[eternal night]

I Jst started dnd and have made my first character and wanted to know if anyone wants to see

[lyric fjord]

dm it to me

[echo kelp]

If you'd like - we also have #character-discussion which is a better channel to get character feedback from the community

[eternal night]

K

[wise hemlock]

Hey im new here

[echo kelp]

Welcome to the official D&D Discord server run by Wizards of the Coast, the folks who make D&D the TTRPG.

If you're new to D&D, check out #learn-to-play and the free basic rules: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/free-rules

[fervent ravine]

In theory could you put people in a bag of holding?

[wise hemlock]

Probably

[echo kelp]

Yes-ish but check with your DM (also there is a time limit to living creatures due to air capacity).

[loud pumice]

Yes you can, although it'd be uncomfortable and you'd have a limited air supply

[fervent ravine]

Itd be a cool way for a party to infiltrate places imma bring that up to my dm

[wise hemlock]

In one of my games one of my teammates were shrunk because the person did not like them so I hid them in the bag of holding

[wise hemlock]

It’s kind of a “had to be there thing”

[fervent ravine]

I'm in a campaign and I just got a bag of holding so I had the idea

[wise hemlock]

Oh dang

[echo kelp]

Oh yeah that may be possible. But again check with your DM.

[wise hemlock]

Hey um question do I talk to people on here about D&D stuff or do we do that thing that YouTubers do?

[fervent ravine]

Oh I totally am I just thought to ask a majority of players who are a bit more seasoned

Cause all my party including me are relatively new

[echo kelp]

Yes this server, the official D&D Discord server run by WoTC, is for discussing D&D.

[wise hemlock]

Where you like say what your gonna do and they have a picture of you and they move you around on like a doc of sum

[wise hemlock]

Oh ok just making sure

[echo kelp]

We don't host games on this server though - although you can check out #find-a-game to learn how to use our Looking For Game channels to find a group/game to join.

[wild onyx]

Hey @wise hemlock !

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.

[knotty sinew]

Hiya

[exotic remnant]

Welcome to Adventure!

Visit #learn-to-play for everything you need to get started!

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[maiden goblet]

What’s the best way to get started for a dm. I wanna dm a campaign but I don’t know where to start or if I want to create my own story

[vagrant breach]

There’s a number of free adventure modules you can access
I’d read through one of them and if you come away feeling “hell, I can write this, it’s easy” then there you go
If you’re like “wow that’s a bunch of stuff I never would have thought about” then you should run that module for some players and see how it goes

[maiden goblet]

Huh, where can I find the module at? I mean I’m usually a player but I feel like I could do really well as a DM

[jolly wave]

You may want to try out "The Joys of Extra Dimensional Spaces" its a very simple one-shot to run.

[maiden goblet]

Hmm thank you I’ll definitely run it and see if I can get use to DM’ing

[heady belfry]

Hey

Where can I find a game to play with people am new at this

[exotic remnant]

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.

[fluid sentinel]

Local Game Stores Or Card Shops Might Be A Good Place if u wanna play in person though if ur playing online Right here tbh

[heady belfry]

Ok

[harsh fjord]

Assuming you know the rules...

Grab a pre-written adventure (plenty are on DMsGuild), do some reading/watching (I'd recommend the Quickstart Guide, the DM section of the Basic Rules starting here, and this Ginny Di video), and dive in! If you want additional homework, I'd recommend plucking whatever seems useful from Matt Colville's "Running the Game" series. At least watch the first handful of his videos!

I recommend using a prewritten because running the game is a separate but related skill from making content. On some level, you'll be making content anyway as the players will do things the adventure didn't anticipate, but it gives you more of a baseline to work from so you can better focus on learning to run the game.

[next jay]

What did you need help with @nova hollow

[nova hollow]

Hi. Well, I had some questions about the characters, DM’s, how the stuff works, and how I can make my own character.

[low needle]

you can do this on the dnd website if you dont have the paperwork

it is helpul and guides you through it

[nova hollow]

Paperwork?

[low needle]

like character sheets

like paper copies

[nova hollow]

Would a google doc work? I don’t make paper copies of things…

[low needle]

no the dnd website makes a pdf for you you only have to answer what your character is lik

[next jay]

I like the video "A Crap Guide to D&D [5th Edition] by JoCat, helped me learn in the start

[low needle]

im very new too

i have made a few characters

but have never played in a campaign cos i cant find one

[nova hollow]

Okay. Well, I don’t exactly have a character, or know what they are like yet…

[low needle]

thats the fun of it you can play around

[dull kindle]

Choose a class first

[low needle]

and see what you like

[nova hollow]

How many characters can I make? And what do the classes do?

[next jay]

You can make infinite, but you gotta use one per campaign [unless they die]

[low needle]

classes are how you play like how you fight and conduct yourself in game

[nova hollow]

I’m only familiar with mages, and swordsman, and tanks.

[low needle]

like a rogue is stealthy and sneaky

[dull kindle]

You should read up the 12 (technically 13) classes

[low needle]

and a mage is wise and relies on magic

[nova hollow]

Does this mean I can only have one character at a time?

[low needle]

nope

[dull kindle]

Tanks don't exist in the traditional sense literally, lots of classes can run a sharp tool to poke people with

[low needle]

you can have as many as you like

[next jay]

You can make and own multiple, you can only use one per campaign usually

[dull kindle]

Like how you can have 4 console remotes but you can't use them all at once

[next jay]

It's like writing a book, you can have back up main characters but you can't have 6 at the same time in the story

[nova hollow]

So one character for every interaction?

[next jay]

Per campaign

[dull kindle]

For every campaign/stage

[low needle]

corrupt have you played any role playing games like elderscrolls

[nova hollow]

I have played… god of war, and wukong…

[low needle]

oof

so im guessing you like slashers

[next jay]

Fine if I DM you some stuff that I used to learn?

[low needle]

maybe not a stealth fan then

[nova hollow]

I’m a mythology person

I like stealth

[low needle]

thats fair

mb

[nova hollow]

I like magic, and all sorts of weapons

[low needle]

just going off the games yoiu play

[next jay]

So arcane trickster rogue

[low needle]

answer me this

[nova hollow]

I know lots of weapon types.

[low needle]

youve entered a cave with elves in and you need to kill them because there evil how would you approach

[nova hollow]

Uh… hm. How many? What type of elf? Classes?

[next jay]

Probably start a fire at the cave entrance and throw smoke bombs into the cave

[low needle]

2 lets say doesnt matter classes

im not asking john

[next jay]

Im just giving an example

[low needle]

that gies derivitive ideas which are useless

gives*

[next jay]

what?

[nova hollow]

Well, classes do matter in some sense…

But let’s say they are normal.

I would take out one stealthily, and then rush the other one with surprise

[low needle]

there we go

thats all i needed

[nova hollow]

Or

Kill one brutally, and traumatize the other, and use fear factor as a weapon.

[next jay]

And how would you kill them if they were stronger than you?

[low needle]

thats cool asf

[next jay]

Wait, how new are the both of you?

[nova hollow]

Shhhh

[nova hollow]

Just joined 4 minutes ago

[low needle]

ive never played a campaign but have made a few characters

[next jay]

I have been in 37 campaigns and I have been playing for 4 years

ask me anything

[low needle]

ooooooooo laaala

whwere can i get in a group

[next jay]

You can use #looking-for-players or use the R/lfg subreddit to find groups

[low needle]

thank you

[next jay]

Make sure to let people know that you are new

[nova hollow]

Well… how racist can my characters be? I already have an oc, a very racist elf, who hates other species.

[low needle]

will do

[next jay]

As racist as you want them to be technically, you just have to make it make sense with a backstory and have it not bother other players

Essentially don't call an elf "Knife Ear" when you are trying to ask for info

[nova hollow]

She just does it for the love of the game.

“Ape person- (human), where is the nearest tavern?”

[next jay]

Hmmmm

[nova hollow]

She has many “slurs” for demons… and humans.

[next jay]

Probably keep the racism on like, name calling

[low needle]

she does it for the love of the game XD

[next jay]

and like 2 races, so your party can interact with people

[nova hollow]

She’s more Frieza level.

[low needle]

dont tell this guy abt chaotic neutral characters

[next jay]

So cocky character archetype?

[low needle]

lmao

[nova hollow]

Don’t tell who?

[low needle]

...

[nova hollow]

Which guy?

[next jay]

Do you know what character archetypes are?

[dull kindle]

Githyanki are racist ngl

But that's not a race you should concern yourself with yet, just that archetypes exist

[nova hollow]

Like Chaotic neutral, chaotic evil, true neutral?

[dull kindle]

Fantasy racism is alive and well

[nova hollow]

I’m still confused on which guy they were referring to… was it me?

[next jay]

Fantasy racism is fine, as long as it dosen't make your character socially inept imo

[next jay]

Probably

[nova hollow]

Oh

Well…

I’m not a “guy”

[next jay]

I see

But yeah, probably just work on understanding character sheets

use D&D beyond to make one

[nova hollow]

Okay.

So, one more question, or a few.

[next jay]

Shoot

[nova hollow]

Can you give me a short explanation on the classes, like you did with the rogue, and maybe one ability example, with how limited they are in upper level and lower level?

[next jay]

Hmmmm

Let me write something up rq for that

[nova hollow]

Also, where do I go to find the D&D beyond thing?

[next jay]

I wonder if I can post the link

I may get auto-muted so if I do ill just DM you it

https://www.dndbeyond.com/en

[dull kindle]

Rogues are pretty straightforward and complex at the same time

[nova hollow]

I don’t know what my first character should be…

[dull kindle]

Read through the 12 (13) classes first and pick which one you find coolest

[next jay]

Do NOT use homebrew for your first game

No matter how cool it is, don't

[nova hollow]

What’s homebrew?

[dull kindle]

Flavoring is free and you can use it to justify most things

[next jay]

Basically fan-made D&D content

[dull kindle]

Homebrew is community made stuff, like mods in a game basically

[nova hollow]

Oh

[dull kindle]

Unless stated otherwise, dnd games are vanilla and not modded

[next jay]

So it can potentially be busted for games if you don't know what you are doing

[nova hollow]

Okay

[next jay]

Reflavoring is fine, basically saying "My sword is black" instead of sword color

[nova hollow]

Well, I kinda wanted to use this character I have, who’s currently just an image, and make him into my first character. But I don’t know what class fits him, and I need a name…

[next jay]

DM me the image twin

[nova hollow]

Okay twinothy

[novel thunder]

Where would I share pictures of the minis I have printed, not sharing them for sale, just showing the models

[hearty blaze]

#dnd-arts-and-crafts likely

[inner thistle]

We got #dnd-minis for sharing miniatures :)

[rancid nimbus]

Yay my finals test just finished, i can try out dnd for the first time

[fleet verge]

"you are 26th level, all in a single class." does this mean the campain starts at lvl 26

[loud pumice]

I would assume so, as there is homebrew out there that allows you to go past level 20 in a single class, but I would ask the person who said just to make sure it wasn't a typo or something

[hearty escarp]

Theoretically yes, but that also throws up a lot of other questions, such as:
"What sort of game system are you using" because dnd levels go to 20

[fleet verge]

home brew
with 26 lvl leg characters

[hearty escarp]

Well okay then, seems like that's cleared up

[fleet verge]

ok

[cursive ledge]

Okay, can I ask if this is, like, good DND narration?

"You want to rip this life away from me? NEVER!" Dopane brandished her snaplock pistol.

"You think I want this? I DON'T WANT TO HARM PEOPLE! I NEVER DID, I JUST WANTED TO LIVE! LIVE AS COMFORTABLY AS I COULD WITHOUT DISTURBING OTHERS!" Then she pointed it at the party. Her gun hand was shaking, her face was sweating as her nose scrunched up and her eyes squinted.

After a while, she pointed it down. Then let out a 'heh', then another, then she laughed.

"Tell you what, I had a pathetic life back on Earth. Barely work, barely socialise, barely even shower. All I did was play games while living off social welfare." She continued, rubing her thumb against the pistol. "I had no one, not even myself. THIS, was my chance at a better life."

"SO STEP OUT OF MY WAY, LEAVE, OR YOU'LL FORGET HOW TO BREATHE!" Then she pointed it again.

(Out of context, btw, this is just a test narration excerpt that I wrote. And this is an NPC, not player)

[loud pumice]

If this is to be said like a monologue, the sudden shouting at the end doesn't fully make sense.

[cursive ledge]

Well, I was going for the 'getting more erratic' kind of speech

But yeah, I see why suddenly shouting wouldn't make sense

[loud pumice]

If she sounds more panicky in what she's saying while trying to leave and being prevent from leaving then the shouting would work with getting more erratic, but that obvious depends on if the players stop her or not

[vagrant breach]

Generally DM’s narrate in the present tense, because you’re describing events as they happen

[fluid egret]

Hey guys. i was wondering if anyone can help me on how to fill my character sheet.
i'm new to the game and this topic is confusing for me.

[timid locust]

Sure thing! Have you read through the Basic Rules yet? There's a section that walks you through the character creation prices step by step.

[fluid egret]

i have read the rules. i even played 1 and a half sesion of D&D.
but everytime the DM was like:
why your character so strong? correct this and this and this ):

[loud pumice]

What things was your DM telling you to correct?

[fluid egret]

Stats

[echo kelp]

?tag new abilities

[exotic remnant]

Abilities

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

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

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

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

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

[hearty escarp]

Well, how did you generate your stats?

[fluid egret]

D&D Beyond character Builder

[hearty escarp]

The character builder has three options (shown above). Which one did you take?

[fluid egret]

premade LVL 1 Characters...

[hearty escarp]

Oh, so you didn't change any stats and just took a premade? Those shouldn't have any mistakes. That's strange.

[fluid egret]

nope, i don't know how to use the website
wanted something quick and easy to start playing.
since i made my character story and even drew him. wanted to jump into some games

but everytime:
your character too strong

[loud pumice]

What were the stats?

[timid locust]

Do you have a link to this character so that we can take a look?

[hearty escarp]

Well, depending on the premade, they might be a higher level than the game required.

[fluid egret]

it was a premade LVL 1 Humen Cleric

named Niko in the website

[hearty escarp]

Oh yeah, I've used that premade too. It's by the book. No idea why your DM objected to that. Did they give a reason?

[fluid egret]

yeap, lemme write it down

[timid locust]

Are you perhaps calculating your rolls incorrectly? That may make it seem like your stats are incorrect, when in reality you might be using the normal stats in the wrong way.

[fluid egret]

Reasons:
Cure Wounds is TOO STRONG
your Stats are up the roof, like you need to -2 everything

[hearty escarp]

Okay, so that first point might be because the DM is running a 2014 DND game. Niko was made by the 2024 version of the rules, where Cure Wounds is stronger.

The -2 to everything still makes no sense though.

[timid locust]

Cure Wounds got a buff in the latest update. It's much stronger now.

If your DM is running the older game for some reason, then it'll look like you're cheating, because they expect you to use the un-buffed Cure Wounds.

[fluid egret]

fair enough

[timid locust]

Agreed though with Deva, their explanation on how to try to reduce the amount doesn't make any sense at all.

[fluid egret]

so let's say they using the 2014 rules. how to i do my stats on the D&D Beyond website correctly
(sorry if i mention that site so much, i clueless on how to make characters sheets)

[hearty escarp]

Perhaps the DM was overwhelmed in the moment. Now that you're not in the middle of the session, they could perhaps explain it again in clearer terms.

[timid locust]

Your Ability Scores will probably be the same. That didn't change much with the update.

[fluid egret]

eh

[hearty escarp]

As to how to make a 2014 character, there are 2014 versions of premades on the site as well. Simply look for the header saying "Basic Rules (2014)"

[timid locust]

In this particular circumstance, the difference is:

• 2014 Rules: Cure Wounds heals 1d8+Wisdom modifier
• 2024 Rules: Cure Wounds heals 2d8+Wisdom modifier

[hearty escarp]

You could also adjust your existing character, but that would mean essentially rebuilding the cleric.

[fluid egret]

well i don't mind making a character from sketch. i just want a simple (walk me through making 1 character sheet)

[wraith osprey]

You can toggle to only use 2014 rules correct?

[hearty escarp]

Essentially, yeah. In the "Sources" you can select only "2014 Core Rules"

[hearty escarp]

You could start by selecting "Standard" here and toggling "Beginner? Show Help Text"
https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/157597284/builder

To make sure you only select 2014 sources, you can then disable all the sources on the "character preferences" tab except "2014 Core Rules" and optionally "2014 Expanded Rules"

[fluid egret]

https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/157597323/E5aQww

does this looks ok ?

[plucky ridge]

What background did you pick?

[fluid egret]

Acolyte

[plucky ridge]

You are missing your cantrips and can prep one additional 1st level spell. You may want to consider swapping your INT and WIS scores since Clerics benefit from higher wisdom 🙂

But it's looking good!

[spice osprey]

I would also say that you should choose medium armor instead of light since your dexterity is only +1.

[fluid egret]

Thank you very much 🙏

[plucky ridge]

Happy to help

[spice osprey]

Swap that leather for some scale mail, and you'll be a lot more durable

[fluid egret]

fair enough.

[fluid egret]

uuuum, where do i prep my cantrips?
i don't see any options!

[plucky ridge]

I'll admit, I'm not totally adept with D&D Beyond but I think you can add them in the spell section. Check out the cleric spell list and then select the 3 you like the most. https://www.dndbeyond.com/spells

[spice osprey]

Go to the spells tab of your sheet and click on 'manage spells', you should be able to add the cantrip and the first level spell

[plucky ridge]

Twilight knows better than me 😄

[fluid egret]

aaaaaaaah yes, it's right there 🙂
thanks mate

suggestions on what should i take ?!

[spice osprey]

I use DDB exclusively for all my characters, so yeah. The spell thing is a good catch in the first place, I probably would have gotten too hung up on the WIS/INT thing and not noticed it.

[wraith osprey]

You can then go into inventory and equip your items. That will allow you to see what they add and the attack bonuses for your mace etc. I don't agree necessarily with picking scale mail. Maybe your a stealthy cleric 😉 But yeah you will be more durable with it. The next step up from the leather is studded leather. But maybe your poor and can't afford such nice things. Play it however you like.

[plucky ridge]

I'd recomend at least one damage cantrip which for Clerics is generally Toll the Dead or Sacred Flame. I'm personally very partial to Thaumaturgy since it's versatile.

And Guidance is always a good pick if you want to support your party (and yourself on skill checks)

[obsidian sky]

Can someone help me with creating a character I am new from today

[spice osprey]

For spells, healing word, command, bane, guiding bolt, detect magic, protection from evil and good, and shield of faith are all fun options. Try to have a mix of different options, though Healing word is defintently a must.

[spice osprey]

Hi, welcome to the game! How much do you know already? Do you know what kind of character you want to play?

[fluid egret]

well im playing as an Old Human Cleric. so my though was --> light armor cause Old XD
beacuse of that i also put Strength and dexterity to the lowest

[obsidian sky]

No

But I have some books

And the starter kit

[spice osprey]

Which ones?

[obsidian sky]

Monsters manual and the player handbook

[chrome bluff]

hello, kinda new to d&d and I've made my first character sheet. Is it possible to have a negative initiative modifier?

[exotic remnant]

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[spice osprey]

It is possible yes, if your dexterity is low enough. What does your character sheet say your Dexterity Score is?

[plucky ridge]

Yes, initiative is based on your Dex so if you have a negative modifer you can have a negative initiative

[chrome bluff]

lemme check wait

[wraith osprey]

Cool! I like that flavor. I am playing an older fighter who has lost a step over the years and is out of shape but he is getting back into shape again. Play it how you like and don't worry necessarily about optimizing the perfect character.

[obsidian sky]

What do I do to make my character

[plucky ridge]

What do you want to make? Do you have an idea that you'd like to create?

[spice osprey]

Do you know which addition? On the cover of the players handbook is there a giant or a dragon?

[obsidian sky]

Players fighting a grading

[chrome bluff]

dexterity score is 9 with a -1 modifier

[obsidian sky]

It’s a golden dragon

End the monster manual is a player fighting a sort off one eyed monster with eye tentacles

[torn ermine]

Thats called a beholder!

[obsidian sky]

Oh ok

[spice osprey]

Ahh okay. So, that means you have the newest edition of the game. First things first, this link will take you to the main Learn to Play page on DDB. Read it, scroll to the bottom and you should two options to go to a "New PLayer Guide" and "Learn more about Dnd beyond". Go to New Player's Guide, and that should eventually direct you to creating your own character in a step by step process. Once you find a group to play with (or if you already have one), have your Dungeon Master look over your character sheet. Also, once you have a character sheet, you can show it here and we can help you out

[spice osprey]

Indeed. They are very fun monsters to fight!

[torn ermine]

And I believe you are looking at 5e.

[obsidian sky]

I would send a picture but I can’t

[torn ermine]

Does it have a guy with a hammer next to the beholder swinging at it

[obsidian sky]

No

[torn ermine]

@obsidian sky to send me a dm

[spice osprey]

They said that they had the gold dragon on the cover of their PHB, so they have '24

[torn ermine]

Feel free*

[torn ermine]

You right, I forgot about that cover

[obsidian sky]

I sent you guys a picture of what I have so far

[spice osprey]

Cool, cool. Yup, it's the 2024 edition. Which is good. Easy to learn. Just follow my advice above and come back once you have a character built. If you're trying to decide what to play, read descriptions of the options in the character builder, and maybe try to base your character off of a character you like from a piece of media like a fantasy novel or movie, or a video game like zelda or baldur's gate!

[chrome bluff]

Hi, quick question. There's a slot on my character sheet called "Defenses". What does that mean?

[wheat crystal]

That would be for any resistances or immunities your character might have

If you were a red Dragonborn, for example, you would put “Fire Resistance” in that box

[chrome bluff]

so they're determined by my species?

[wheat crystal]

Species can be one source of damage resistances or immunities. Getting the latter is really rare.

[torn ermine]

Species, class choices, magic items etc.

For example a dragon bloodline sorceror gets resistance to its dragon type.

So a red dragon blooded sorceror has fire resistance

[wheat crystal]

Other sources include but aren’t limited to:

• Class
• Subclass
• Feats (special case)
• The Wish spell
• Magic Items
  In any case if something gives you a resistance or immunity it will say so.