#dnd-newcomers

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signal finch
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and i typically have to respond to chores and leave prematurely and come back minutes later

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😂 😂 😂

slender bobcat
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i did lost mines and the unquiet dead for my first campaigns as a dm with all of my party being newbies

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it was a little dicey (pun intended) but i think most of them had fun

cinder solstice
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sounds like a fun module to try

signal finch
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arent puns supposed to br not intended

hearty blaze
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They can be intended
Like, that’s a lot of dad jokes

cinder solstice
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indeed its why they can come off punny but not always funny 🙂

signal finch
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i guess its phony

slender bobcat
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lmao

cinder solstice
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can be but no pony 🙂

signal finch
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ded chat

proven hare
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Hey

signal finch
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hello

dull kindle
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You can continue asking your funny questions though

signal finch
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its funny??? 😔

proven hare
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How are yall

signal finch
hearty blaze
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Me alive

signal finch
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😂 😂 😂

cinder solstice
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lol

round jasper
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hi everyone

proven hare
proven hare
round jasper
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im super new to dnd but i wanna learn it so bad

proven hare
dull kindle
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Its funny because it sounds like you don't know what dnd is and want to see how far you can stretch its limits

cinder solstice
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semi new to

proven hare
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Ik how to play and ik the basics

hearty blaze
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To anyone who wants to learn

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. Then, make a practice character and get it reviewed in #character-discussion .
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.

dull kindle
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Like asking if we can play basketball in speedos or if we can kick someone in the shins during basketball

round jasper
signal finch
dull kindle
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Yeah maybe it ain't for you lol

proven hare
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I had an idea I wanted to be a warforged

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For race

hearty blaze
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Warforged are great

signal finch
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all im doing to chat with AI until it forgots its own plot and reset

dull kindle
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Dnd is kind of like monopoly in that sense

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Its not rolling 5 dice and game ends

proven hare
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Arashi Mk-II

signal finch
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i was making an artificer clasd then some guy said artificer isn't part of the core classes so im trying to optimize for the past week

hearty blaze
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No need to optimise

signal finch
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i chose rogue 😎

dull kindle
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Aren't you the dm, just make whoever you want

hearty blaze
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Artificers are fine
You just need to pay for them

signal finch
dull kindle
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Yeah uh that's basically the dnd version of playing basketball in speedos mate

hearty blaze
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Those…are usually frowned upon in my experience

proven hare
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I haven't got to play my first dungeon yet

dull kindle
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To each their own of course

proven hare
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Nobody around me wants to play

signal finch
hearty blaze
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How about online?

dull kindle
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Once again I don't think personality disorders justifies the dnd version of playing basketball in speedos

proven hare
vocal dagger
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eh, the difference between a DMPC and a NPC that joined the party to help them and stay in the background, basically the same, all about approach.

proven hare
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So imma see how this goes

dull kindle
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But if you think that's okay that's okay, you can even have a whole litrpg by dming while controlling 4 characters at once

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This is what one ao3 fanfic author did

proven hare
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I'm low key trying to form a party

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But I still haven't found a dm

vocal dagger
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I've been wanting to DM more, got any character ideas?

safe swift
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How to roll my character stats?

proven hare
vocal dagger
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theres several options, so, best to ask your dm which they are using

proven hare
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Can ai be a dungeon master

vocal dagger
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point buy, 1d20, 3d6, 4d6 drop the lowest, etc

hearty blaze
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Wait till you’ve got a DM, but usually you roll 4d6 and drop the lowest dice. Do this 6 times, then delegate the numbers to a stat.

hearty blaze
proven hare
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Mmm ok

signal finch
safe swift
vocal dagger
signal finch
dull kindle
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Even then there's a good chunk of limitations, and is v exhausting

proven hare
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Yea I saw plenty of those on yt

dull kindle
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I'll do it for a oneshot for giggles but stop there

proven hare
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But I don't wanna be a DM ik it's fun but I wanna be a player

signal finch
sudden nest
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hai

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ooh one sec

proven hare
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I prob know what it means

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Just not shorten

signal finch
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you're a DM but also have a PC

proven hare
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Mmmmmm okk

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That's seem stressful tho

signal finch
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kinda like having npcs except the npc has free will

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which is you

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often called dmpc

proven hare
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I seee

signal finch
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cause dm and pc

proven hare
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Ty for that

signal finch
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bad idea if you can't separate your memories

proven hare
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I can't lol

signal finch
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and prone to biasing

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its fun being dmpc cause you can get to abuse separating memories and find ways to resist bias

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or maybe its just me 😂

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ok ded chat dam

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everyone has jobs i guess

sudden nest
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what time is it where ya'll at?

vocal dagger
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I have a bias the other way XD, my dmpc would die in the most idiotic ways

proven hare
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Sorry I was texting other chat

sudden nest
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I'm in Thailand, just curious

signal finch
vocal dagger
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nah, its more fun to use a DMPC as a canary in the coal mine for the party imo, everyones gangster til the DMPC is pincushioned by an unexpected trap

hearty escarp
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I just avoid DMPCs for effort reasons. No reason to have a full sheet for an npc that might just show up for a little bit.

feral heath
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Hello

hearty escarp
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And as the DM you get to make characters all the time anyways, no need to also take the one thing the players get to do.

vocal dagger
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oh damn, your improv skills must be insane, all my npcs got stats if theyre more than a villager

feral heath
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Im new in here

hearty escarp
proven hare
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Pizza

hearty escarp
vocal dagger
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mhm i know, i just, find it less interesting if every guard is identical

feral heath
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I don’t know why but k have the role fighter

sudden nest
feral heath
hearty escarp
signal finch
sudden nest
feral heath
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Yes

sudden nest
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lol same

feral heath
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I was just searching people so I can play a campaign with some friends (and a special person)

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Like, play with that person

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No searching someone special in here

sudden nest
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dw i gotcha

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thats so sweet aww

cinder solstice
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sounds like your preparing for a big campain

feral heath
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Girl*

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My bad

cinder solstice
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yea players can pepare to, like lore and what they might need

signal finch
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dude can be any gender

feral heath
cinder solstice
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like you have a backstory right

vocal dagger
# signal finch amazing

i just, idk, if these guards and people dont matter enough to have their own like, characteristics and quirks, the world feels hollow? How are my players supposed to care if I dont?

feral heath
cinder solstice
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awesome

sudden nest
feral heath
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Thanks

signal finch
cinder solstice
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well I hope everying goes well 🙂

feral heath
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I only need a dm so I can organize with my friends

feral heath
sudden nest
feral heath
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And then winter holidays hit

sudden nest
signal finch
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i tend to forget i have other abilities other than "shoot", "punch", and "kick" 😂

feral heath
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It was a campaign of breath of the wild

sudden nest
feral heath
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And I got a power of blood bending that I never managed to use

cinder solstice
feral heath
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Yes, sadly it will take a time before I can keep going

sudden nest
feral heath
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Yes, because I had the magnesis power and guess what, there is metal in the blood

cinder solstice
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thanks for all the chats guys, gtg as gotta go test my cooking skillls for breakfeast for my other half

feral heath
sudden nest
cinder solstice
feral heath
sudden nest
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aite, imma head out for a walk in the sunshine. Layer ya'll

feral heath
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Bye

subtle marten
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Searching for an adventure to play is hard.. I already checked the #looking-for-players but not all fits to my criteria

hearty blaze
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Then you just gotta wait and keep waiting, kobo pfp. Unless you wanna DM or look around on reddit, roll20 or dnd beyond forums

wild onyx
subtle marten
hearty blaze
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I’m a Tako and Brat

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So ye, hololive

subtle marten
subtle marten
hearty blaze
subtle marten
hearty blaze
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That should give ya a form to fill out

round jasper
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hi guys my brother and i recently got the stranger things dnd set to finally get in to the game, any suggestions/ideas on what we should do first? (im the dm)
-# repost because i sent in the wrong channel

kind ingot
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Wassup everyone I never played dnd but would love to play like I kinda understand the game but at the same time I just feel like I need to play to fully understand the game so is anyone looking for a player ??😅😅

round jasper
hearty blaze
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Both of you!

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. Then, make a practice character and get it reviewed in #character-discussion .

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.

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Jo-ergie:

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?newdm

exotic remnantBOT
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What is a Dungeon Master?
  • In Dungeons & Dragons, one person serves as the Dungeon Master, the game’s lead storyteller and referee. The DM runs the adventure for the players, who navigate its hazards and decide which paths to explore.
How does it work?
Where do I start?
hearty blaze
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?dmtips

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

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

Embrace the shared story.

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

It’s not a competition.

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

Be fair and flexible.

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

Modify the adventure to suit your tastes.

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

Don’t worry about mistakes.

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

round jasper
hearty blaze
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Also i recommend having a session zero (discuss boundaries, expectations, learn about the campaign and make characters), and always remember to communicate any issues

round jasper
subtle marten
hearty blaze
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I don’t see your post…
Have you submitted?

subtle marten
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Yea

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Do I make it again just to be sure?

hearty blaze
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Wait 5 minutes, if you still don’t see it I’d say do it again

subtle marten
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Ok ok

hearty blaze
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Though im not too well versed with using the channels

echo kelp
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Yeah sometimes DIscord or the bots go a bit wonky and you may need to try running the command again

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Make sure to run the command in a channel you can type in here

subtle marten
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Yea I did

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Ima charge my phone for now, gonna back later I guess

round jasper
hearty blaze
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Aight time for the simplified version:
two questions, are you using dnd beyond, and are you playing 2014 or 2024 rules?

round jasper
hearty blaze
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Ummm, let’s just assume 2024 cuz that’s the current default for DnD beyond

round jasper
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okok

hearty blaze
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So, what have you got stuck on so far?

round jasper
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the filling up of the form

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not sure what to do about the numbers and stuff

hearty blaze
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Have you got your class and species?

wild onyx
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We'll get to the numbers in a moment.

hearty blaze
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And for the numbers, that’s likely your stats
I assume you don’t have a DM yet?

round jasper
hearty blaze
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Very well, good to know

round jasper
hearty blaze
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Nice choices

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Now, we gotta go to background and stats.
I assume you don’t have any books for dnd beyond yet correct?

round jasper
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yes correct

hearty blaze
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Very well. Let’s do stats first: and let’s use standard array for simplicity’s sake

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You have an array of 15, 14, 13, 12, 10, and 8

Allot each number a corresponding stat

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Do you want to use a strength or dexterity based fighter?

round jasper
round jasper
hearty blaze
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-# I’m still holding on to everything that’s dead and gone~

wild onyx
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?tag new fighter

exotic remnantBOT
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classFighter Fighter

Master all weapons and armor
Fighters rule many battlefields. Questing knights, royal champions, elite soldiers, and hardened mercenaries—as Fighters, they all share an unparalleled prowess with weapons and armor. And they are well acquainted with death, both meting it out and defying it.

-# Suggested Standard Array assignment
abilityStrength Str. 15 abilityDexterity Dex. 14 abilityConstitution Con. 13 abilityIntelligence Int. 8 abilityWisdom Wis. 10 abilityCharisma Cha. 12

Likes: Weapons
Complexity: Low
Starting HP: 10 + Con. modifier

round jasper
hearty blaze
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Can I stop holding on now

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My hands are getting sore

round jasper
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yes u can stop holding on

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let go!!

hearty blaze
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plummets to the void

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ANYWAY
What stats did you decide? Or do you want a recommendation?

round jasper
hearty blaze
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I…don’t agree with that stat setup personally, but to each their own

round jasper
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OH really

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what do you recommend?

dull kindle
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There's like 4 ways to build Fighter, realistically 2 ways because the other 2 ways are dependent on you picking certain subclasses

hearty blaze
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Any variation of that, but with 14 con and 15 strength

round jasper
hearty blaze
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The rest doesn’t matter as much, except if you’re going for certain subclasses (notably 13 intelligence for Eldritch Knight)

round jasper
hearty blaze
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It works, yeah

round jasper
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okay great!

hearty blaze
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Both works anyway

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But this keeps you alive better lol

dull kindle
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So its:

Strength Fighter
Dexterity Fighter
Int Fighter (For Eldritch Knight/Psi Warrior only)
Purple Dragon Knight Fighter

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Int and Dragon Knight are basically variations of Dexterity Fighter

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Strength Fighter has a lot more weapon choices and overall better melee damage output, Dexterity Fighter has better initiative and better ranged game

echo kelp
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Let's try and keep things simple for the new folks here in #dnd-newcomers

hearty blaze
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They also work with strength fighter
But let’s not over complicate things

hearty blaze
dull kindle
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Yeah just stick with strength or dexterity, no need to plan ahead for the rest

round jasper
round jasper
dull kindle
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No they are like, certain subclasses for Fighter

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Because they demand certain stats you basically build towards them from the start

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But again, this requires you to plan for it first and at this stage you probably don't need to plan that far

hearty blaze
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Backgrounds give mechanical buffs

round jasper
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OH i spoke to soon

round jasper
hearty blaze
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Here, I’d recommend soldier

round jasper
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ookok got it im taking down notes

round jasper
hearty blaze
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That would be a question for your DM once you find one :D

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But make it vague enough to shape

round jasper
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OHH ok got it

hearty blaze
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Don’t mention anything that would give you too much importance in the world, don’t mention a very specific area that may or may not exist, and be open to change

round jasper
wild onyx
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Three Sentence Backstory covering your origin, a turning point and your reason to adventure, using generic terms like "a big city" or "an evil cult."

dull kindle
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I would start with str Fighter builds first btw, your ranged game isn't terrible with str Fighters

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Dex Fighters want certain melee weapons

hearty blaze
round jasper
stray topaz
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It’s good
Amnesia is a godsend for a dm because, as long as you’re okay with it, the dm can write a story for you

hearty blaze
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I wouldn’t call it a godsend, but yes it’s extremely versatile. And I’d expand on your motivation

stray topaz
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Try to ensure your motives line up with the rest of the party

hearty blaze
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Which isn’t possible till you find a party

round jasper
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oh darn

hearty blaze
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So leave it loose enough (for example, maybe they wanna discover their past life and who they were, or find purpose. People die when they are forgotten, so what happens when one forgets themselves?)

stray topaz
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You can coordinate more about this once you get into a campaign, don’t stress the details too hard before then

round jasper
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aside from those stuff what else do i need to know when creating a character?

round jasper
hearty blaze
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Tytyty

hearty blaze
round jasper
hearty blaze
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The place that says “Equipment” near the top

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Near the end

ornate island
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Hello hello

round jasper
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thank u so much for ur help nugget btw

hearty blaze
hearty blaze
round jasper
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OH YES WE DID

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i got zero name ideas 😵‍💫

ornate island
hearty blaze
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Oh a fellow Aussie

round jasper
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oh hi fellow aussies

hearty blaze
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But anywho, welcome!

echo kelp
hearty blaze
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How can I help ya?

hearty blaze
round jasper
stray topaz
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Mash your keyboard until you get something that looks cool

round jasper
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oh gosh a lot of these names r so hard to pronounce LOL

hearty blaze
wild onyx
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Pick what you like. I've got a fighter called Mani.

round jasper
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wait should my character be female or male? i think id prefer male since itd be cool if i were a female irl and male in dnd dndThink

stray topaz
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Whatever you’re comfortable with

echo kelp
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You can pronounce those letters anyway you want - you're playing a game of make believe!

round jasper
round jasper
stray topaz
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Gender is like the lowest importance detail in dnd
Unless you’re a drow

round jasper
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whats a drow?

stray topaz
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DnD dark elves

hearty blaze
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I’ve seen male, female, robot, toast, vessel, and Goo

Pick whatever you want/are comfortable with

round jasper
wild onyx
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Dark elf. Live underground, likes spiders, often knows the Undercommon language.

round jasper
stray topaz
hearty blaze
echo kelp
round jasper
stray topaz
hearty blaze
round jasper
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im starting to like dnd more and more

hearty blaze
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Great to hear!

round jasper
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i gotta fill up the form for the weapons and skill proficiency

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talk to u guys later hopefully!! dndLove

hearty blaze
shell canopy
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Heyyyyy
I need help to know where to start

hearty blaze
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Came to the right place!

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Read up on the first few chapters of the free basic rules on #learn-to-play , and feel free to ask any questions you might have. Then, make a practice character and get it reviewed in #character-discussion .
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.

signal finch
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i wanna be orange color

hearty blaze
signal finch
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can i be orang

hearty blaze
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Only if you become a moderator

signal finch
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sad

shell canopy
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So much

signal finch
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is it bad to make lots of homebrew mechanics if you're a newbie to being a DM (and a newbie to being a player)

hearty blaze
# shell canopy Thank you

If you get confused or overwhelmed, remember to take your time and ask questions here! We’ll answer them or send you to another channel that can answer them better

hearty blaze
signal finch
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im adding crits

shell canopy
hearty blaze
signal finch
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wdym they exist

hearty blaze
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If you roll a natural 20 on an attack roll, you double the damage dice

signal finch
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oh

i did mine on a range of 19-20

and hitting a crit increases the chances that you hit a crit again

subtle marten
hearty blaze
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Can confirm, it exists!

echo kelp
lime forge
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I’m bad at math. This is why I never played before

signal finch
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i did NOT read the rules

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being dmpc is so fun

echo kelp
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Please don’t spam reacts/emojis/stickers and try and keep them in line with text so the meaning is conveyed to our blind/vision impaired users trying to follow the discussion using screenreaders/text to speech tools. Thanks!

signal finch
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oh sorry

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HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

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is what i wanted to convey

hearty blaze
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-# Same also applies to cap locks

signal finch
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oh

echo kelp
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Yeah and no strike through text

hearty blaze
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Oh? Didn’t know that

echo kelp
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Yeah screenreaders don’t convey the text is struck through

signal finch
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this server is so cool

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so inclusive

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what about acronyms

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or slang

echo kelp
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If you want to discuss homebrew and get feedback we do have the #homebrew channel.

signal finch
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oh im here because i'm a newcomer

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unless i become a geek i suppose i can engage there

echo kelp
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Best to explain the acronym the first time in the discussion, and generally avoid slang

signal finch
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whats the terminology of geek

echo kelp
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Geek should be fine as it’s commonly used

signal finch
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okay

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im gonna learn more english i suppose

echo kelp
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But we should get this channel back to helping folks new to D&D with help getting started with the core game mechanics and rules

exotic remnantBOT
signal finch
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is TPK bad

echo kelp
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Total Party Kill usually means either the DM didn’t balance things well or the characters didn’t think of running away

signal finch
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what happens to players when their character permanently dies

echo kelp
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It can become a new plot in the campaign to resurrect that character or the player may create a new character to join the party

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Depends on the group and the story they’re trying to tell

signal finch
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is having time limits good

hearty blaze
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Goood morning afternoon evening!

signal finch
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like

BBEG gonna create a global threat in 2556 days, and if they dont stop the BBEG it summons a god that wipes everything out

lavish kayak
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discord is 13+

signal finch
stray topaz
hearty blaze
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Yeah don’t share your age here

round jasper
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hi guys im back again !! how do u work proficiency beholderthink

hearty blaze
signal finch
hearty blaze
signal finch
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so i time skip a lot

round jasper
hearty blaze
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So you get a proficiency bonus that scales with your level (starts at +2) if you’re proficient in an attack, saving throw or ability check, you add your proficiency bonus to your roll

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For example, a level character might be good at stealth and would have a +4 to stealth while another non-proficient one would have a +2, despite both having the same dexterity stat

lavish kayak
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is level 4 still +2 pb?

hearty blaze
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Yes

round jasper
hearty blaze
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Hi sorry
Anyway, lemme just simplify

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Do you understand how skill checks work?

signal finch
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my initiative is +7 for some reason

round jasper
hearty blaze
lavish kayak
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basically, you roll these things called checks when the DM asks for it. You add a modifier (based on your stats) to it, and if you are proficient, you add a number called your proficiency bonus, a number that scales with your level

hearty blaze
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The modifier is dependent on your ability score, and if you’re proficient or not. If you’re proficient, your modifier is higher

signal finch
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proficiencies scale with level?!?!?! gah dam i have like 7 skills that i'm proficient in, 2 of which i have expertise on

round jasper
signal finch
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thats crazy

round jasper
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OH right levels

lavish kayak
hearty blaze
round jasper
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what about the racial bonuses?

lavish kayak
round jasper
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are those also more or less the same ?

lavish kayak
signal finch
hearty blaze
signal finch
round jasper
hearty blaze
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In 2024 it was moved to backgrounds
Also Senior, plz fill in for me for a bit I need to go for a sec

lavish kayak
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on it🫡

round jasper
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what are backgrounds? sorry for all the questions that seem dumb im a total beginner

stray topaz
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Every character gets a background, which gives a few bonuses
It’s most often an rp tool, such as ‘soldier’ or ‘noble’

signal finch
ornate kiln
round jasper
round jasper
lavish kayak
signal finch
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oh its allowed thank goodness

ornate kiln
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there are a lot more backgrounds in the books than these examples, plus its possible to do a custom background with DM permission

signal finch
ornate kiln
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it used to be that on the older version of 5e (2014), your race gave you bonuses to certain stats

hearty blaze
signal finch
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idk what bonuses are, i just assumed skill proficiencies cause of context

ornate kiln
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for example

lavish kayak
hearty blaze
signal finch
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ASI?

ornate kiln
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ability score increases yeah

lavish kayak
hearty blaze
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Yupadoo

signal finch
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there is nothing stupid in asking a question, you are only stupid if you don't ask a question (unless you're omniscient)

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very good principle to live by

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oh damn i killed the chat

lavish kayak
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you didnt ask more questions, so why would we answer

hearty blaze
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No one else asked anything either

signal finch
#

amazing

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is it possible to craft weapons with standard damage but awesome gimmicks

hearty blaze
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Ask your DM

signal finch
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i made a shortbow that you can load with 1 arrow

signal finch
hearty blaze
lavish kayak
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if you are new, i would advise avoiding it

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or ask more experienced people if you have those

hearty blaze
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Because you decide how stuff works at your table
We can advise against it, but we canst stop you

signal finch
lavish kayak
signal finch
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ok thanks👍

carmine hearth
#

Are there text based dnd campaigns where a bunch of people instead of calling, they just create a group and text or smthng

lavish kayak
hearty blaze
carmine hearth
#

I wanted to play DnD so bad that I asked Chatgpt to start a campaign. But chat being chat, it just drifted away from the story...

lavish kayak
carmine hearth
#

Sowhen are they gonna start again?

lavish kayak
#

dont ask here, keep it to the right channels

thin lava
#

hi i am new to dnd

hearty blaze
#

Hello new to dnd, I’m Nugget

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Read up on the first few chapters of the free basic rules on #learn-to-play , and feel free to ask any questions you might have. Then, make a practice character and get it reviewed in #character-discussion .
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.

thin lava
#

ty

paper peak
#

Yo

hearty blaze
#

Yo

paper peak
#

I have no clue how this works tbh

hearty blaze
paper peak
#

Alright

idle parcel
#

hey!! im new to dnd :))! and im new to this server ^^ i recently got the stranger things: welcome to the hellfire club dnd set and im wondering what most of these do / mean?

#learn-to-play is kindof confusing since a lot of it i dont understand

the set includes :
quick-start guide (which i am reading but is so confusing LOL)
play guide (same thing)
4 adventure booklets
2 double-sided poster maps
4 handouts (?? again, idk what this is)
double-sided hellfire club poster & a hellfire club photo (which i assume is just merchandise for fans)
dm screen
combat tracker (??what)
91 cards for spells, magic items, and monsters
72 tokens for characters and monsters
15 character sheets (3 of one character since it’s premade)
11 game dice

i dont get what most of these are used for 😭

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if anybody could help that would be awesome

hearty blaze
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Sublime might not be available rn, but I’m here

idle parcel
hearty blaze
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(Sublime is a member on the server lol)

idle parcel
hearty blaze
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Handouts might be like a lil cheat sheet, tho i don’t have a set

idle parcel
#

i wish i could show u pics

hearty blaze
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DM’s?

idle parcel
idle parcel
hearty blaze
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Combat tracker is for initiative, smt everyone rolls at the beginning of combat to determine the order everyone acts

hearty blaze
idle parcel
hearty blaze
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So, at the beginning of combat (let’s do an example between us two), we all will roll initiative.
Roll a d20 for me, or gimme a number between 1 and 20

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I got 14

idle parcel
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i got 16

cedar sluice
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i got a 3. but my initiative bonus is a +1. so i got a 4 as my result. probably why i replied to this 20 minutes later.

vast atlas
#

Hi everyone! 👋
I’m new to Dungeons & Dragons and I’d really like to start as a Dungeon Master (DM).
For now, the only set I own is Stranger Things – Welcome to the Hellfire Club, and it’s in English.

echo kelp
vast atlas
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Thank you

analog whale
vast atlas
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How long did it take you to properly manage your games as a GM?

lavish kayak
mystic delta
#

Yoo. Some time ago in this chat I was asking some questions about getting into dnd and long story short I decided to buy the heroes of the borderlands starter set. Now I could have just ordered the set online but I wanted to check my local gamestore. Sadly they did not have the set I was looking for. However they have the Welcome to the hellfire club set. I did some research and it seems to be a good set for beginners (complete beginner here) but I wonder what you guys think of it

timid locust
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I have heard that the Heroes of the Borderlands set is a better set for beginners, but I haven't actually tried either myself.

lavish kayak
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I think they both work, but HotB is definitely better

mystic delta
lavish kayak
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also, it's made so you can switch DMs, so if the DM doesnt enjoy it someone else can easily step in

mystic delta
#

Okay. Thanks for the info. I’m gonna take a few days to think about it

signal finch
#

how is initiative done when you have Alert Origin Feat (human)

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what does Alert give

fallen surge
signal finch
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no im very confused

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my reading comprehension is poor

fallen surge
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Alright so, the alert feat has 2 parts, so lets take it step by step. Do you understand the "intiative proficiency" section? Thats the simpler of the 2

signal finch
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dex mod

fallen surge
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Your dex mod is what you add to a normal intiative roll

signal finch
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do i add alert on top of the dex mod

fallen surge
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Yes. When you roll for initiative, someone who does not have alert will roll 1d20+Dex
Someone who has alert will roll 1d20+Dex+PB

signal finch
#

on initiative ofcourse

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ight

fallen surge
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Do you know what your proficiency bonus is?

signal finch
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no

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im figuring it out

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maybe its +2 cause its showing up +5 on the "initiative" thing

+5 -3 = +2 (i have +3 DEX mod)

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simpl mathz

fallen surge
#

Correct, your PB is +2. Are you familiar with what this mechanic is and you just needed to figure out the number, or is this a new term to you?

signal finch
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no but i just needed to figure the number

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i just needed to clarify whether what's showing up there is the sum of everything

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thanks you sir

fallen surge
# signal finch no but i just needed to figure the number

Your proficiency bonus is based on what level your character is. Its starts at +2 for a level 1 character, and goes up at specific levels. If you look at the table for whichever class you are playing, it will show you what your PB should be at each level

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(they put it on every class table, but it is the same for everyone)

shut temple
#

Hello! I humbly request your assistance, I would like to know a one shot adventure with a decent amount of combat, but also teaches the basics of the game.

small blade
#

Hello alll , I am looking to get into dbd but don’t known where to start I would love any suggestions or someone to help me.

fallen surge
exotic remnantBOT
shut temple
fallen surge
fallen surge
small blade
wild canopy
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Is there anyone from North Yorkshire, England here?

fallen surge
#

Its against server rules to share any personal identifying information, such as the location where you live

wild canopy
#

Ok sorry I forgot

distant marlin
#

hm,
What are the existing classes? As in, where can I find and/or read up on them

wheat crystal
#

The official classes can be found in the Basic Rules, linked in this channel’s pins as well as in #learn-to-play

exotic remnantBOT
wheat crystal
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The only exception is Artificer, which isn’t part of the core 12. That most recent publication of that class is part of the book Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

fallen surge
loud swift
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hi

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any dm free to help?

wheat crystal
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What do you need help with?

harsh fjord
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Ask your question and folks will chime in as they're willing/able!

loud swift
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like me with my 4 friends watched a couple tutorials
made charactersheet , downloaded a free campaign pdf

now i was planning to play the dm for my friends but it looks a complicated (not a issue but we'll just play making up our rules) was thinking if anyone who played a dm is free to play some draft games with us to understand how things go

harsh fjord
crude fiber
#

Sup guys! How hard is it to get into dnd? I’ve been eyeing and thinking about starting a campaign for a while now but i have next to zero knowledge besides the never ending desire to fireball some demons

harsh fjord
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If you're willing to read and spend the time, you should be able to do it!

exotic remnantBOT
fickle quail
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hey thinking about dming for a couple of friends can anyone give me some advice as it is my first time being a dm

harsh fjord
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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!

My suggestions are here: ⁠#dm-discussion message You can also search the server for "dm advice" and/or "dm tips". This topic comes up all the time!

fickle quail
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thank you

ornate creek
#

can anyone recommend some prewritten adventures i can try

harsh fjord
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Do you know if you're playing 5e 2024 or 2014?

fickle quail
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i think 2014

ornate creek
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2014

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i havent learned the new rules yet

harsh fjord
ornate creek
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thanks

loud swift
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where is the fog of war / hide/mask option on roll20

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found it

cedar sluice
harsh fjord
cedar sluice
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i've run JoES three times for newbies that didn't know what a d20 was. it has a satisfying start-middle-end. it is self contained. it can run in 3 hours. it has puzzle, exploration, role playing, combat. there is a clear goal as a group. there's enough leeway to adjust things as the adventure moves on. there isn't a large amount of worldbuilding or setting description required. it is level 1, so can be run with level 1 pre-generated characters, which reduces complexity for complete newbies. and i've run it to completion with 3 PCs and up to 9 PCs.

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and each time it has played quite differently.

viral haven
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Hi

harsh fjord
#

Good to know. Thanks!

-# Still isn't free, though. 😭

cedar sluice
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hello robot.

harsh fjord
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Welcome to the server!

viral haven
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By chance is anyone hosting campaigns today

cedar sluice
echo kelp
exotic remnantBOT
#
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.
viral haven
#

Cook

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Cool

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I have a question

harsh fjord
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Shoot.

viral haven
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Is a ware beast meerkat rouge that digs wholes under enemies feet and stab them a good character

echo kelp
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Well werebeasts are not a player character species by the rules

viral haven
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I meant char

wheat crystal
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When thinking of the concept, how would you achieve that mechanically?

viral haven
timid locust
viral haven
harsh fjord
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Not for players!

wheat crystal
# viral haven Wdym?

As others have said, there are no werebeast species, there is no meerkat species (or subspecies) and few mechanical ways to get a burrow speed. When thinking of playing such a character it's a good idea to think of what mechanical options allow you to fulfill that fantasy.

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Past that, what makes a good character is often subjective. My personal criteria are:

  • Are you having fun playing the character?
  • Does your table have fun playing with the character?
long blaze
#

is it meta gaming to ask/look up if youre fighting a monster you havent heard of as a new dnd player?

harsh fjord
#

Yep.

timid locust
# viral haven I thought there were different types of wearbeast

There are a few different ones, but none of them are able to be used by players, and none of them are meerkats.

DnD isn't a free form roleplay game, you pick your species from a list of options. There's a good handful of them available in the free Basic Rules.

harsh fjord
timid locust
viral haven
long blaze
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is it allowed to ask what type of monster it is? like if its a fiend or undead

visual mist
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Your DM might ask you to roll a skill check to determine if it is

viral haven
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So what I got is there are few wear beast. characters

harsh fjord
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You can ask, but I would expect to be told no. Or at least make some kind of check or expend a resource to find out.

visual mist
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if you dont have a feature that lets you figure that out, like divine sight or similar

timid locust
wheat crystal
timid locust
viral haven
timid locust
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The closest thing to were beasts is the Shifter species, but it's not one of the free options.

viral haven
timid locust
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What do I mean that it's not free? Several player options require you to purchase the book / content pack associated with it in order to play it.

viral haven
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Can I play as a genasi?

wheat crystal
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Genasi is one of the playable species yes

timid locust
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You could, but it's not one of the free species as mentioned before.

viral haven
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What is free?

wheat crystal
#

The content included in the Basic Rules, linked in this channel's pins as well as in #learn-to-play

visual mist
timid locust
visual mist
#

other species/races can be found in other books that were published

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they just arent available for free

exotic remnantBOT
viral haven
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Ok

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Could I play as a aasimar

wheat crystal
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Aasimar is also an official species, yes. As before, not free

timid locust
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If a species isn't on the list that I sent you, it's not free.

viral haven
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Could I be a bronze dragon born

wheat crystal
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Have you been reading the species section Dosh sent you? Dragonborn is the first listed species on that section.

viral haven
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I have not

wheat crystal
#

As people have advised it's best to read through the resources we've provided first and then ask questions if you're unsure.

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There are no amputation rules, nor any official way to play anyone with a disability rules as written. Any character can use a sword, though some options make you better at it than others. Again, feel free to look at the resources provided which explain what's possible at character creation.

lusty kite
#

hello everyone!

loud pumice
#

hey

wheat crystal
#

welcome!

lusty kite
#

I was wondering just one question really before I try and get into DnD, do I need to spend any amount of money to get into online DnD? If so is it something like $5 or more/less?

loud pumice
wild onyx
shy flax
timid locust
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I wouldn't necessarily set that expectation, since that requires the DM to have a master level subscription to DnD Beyond. It's certainly not the most common thing.

shy flax
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No, but it is something to consider if the concern is money.

urban roost
#

Yo

loud pumice
#

hi

urban roost
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How ya doin

loud pumice
#

good, you?

urban roost
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I'm good

lusty kite
#

good to know, I really tend to go in blind on things and buy subscriptions, battle passes and so on and it just goes to waste, so I just wanted to check how does it work with dnd

urban roost
drowsy hound
#

Hello

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Guys I'm new to dnd and I really anna learn an idk how I watched a couple of videos and I know it through stranger thing

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I truly need someone to help learn the game and basics

hearty blaze
sleek quail
#

been a while since I've been in here, please walk me through how I post as a player looking for a game?

rough rock
#

Hi! I'm sorta new to d&d and my friends and I wanted to start playing but ykn all of us are new so.. how hard do you guys think this will be to do?

hearty blaze
hearty blaze
rough rock
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Got it, ty! I'm a little anxious on how it might go you know

loud pumice
last hull
#

I salute you knights, dwarfs, wizards, witches, giants, and whatever creature I may find in these chambers.

/srs Hi! I'm Austin, I have no idea how to play D&D, I only bought myself a set of dices (The typical D20, D6, D10, D8, D4)

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I wish to learn the magnificent art of playing this game

hearty blaze
last hull
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Thanks!

woeful river
#

Hey
I'm jules (not really...)
I am am absolute beginner. Just absolutely uneducated at the moment but very interested to learn

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Greeting to all fantastical and critical creatures present

hearty blaze
#

Greetings, I am Nugget

woeful river
#

I don't have anyone to account play with irl (might drag my friend with me Idk yet) but I would like to get into this game

woeful river
#

Please provide help and advice

hearty blaze
#

Greetings
I am Nugget

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. Then, make a practice character and get it reviewed in #character-discussion .
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.

trim nexus
#

Hello!

hearty blaze
#

Hallo people

woeful river
trim nexus
#

I have a server that's safe for minors
It's kinda just a hangout server + art

loud pumice
#

Just a word of warning posting your exact age is against this server's rules, although you say can an age range.

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Also @woeful river this is supposed to be a family friendly server, so you shouldn't need to worry too much

woeful river
#

Thx

woeful river
hearty blaze
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Already deleted

woeful river
woeful river
hearty blaze
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Do it in DM’s, server links aren’t allowed here

woeful river
hearty blaze
woeful river
hearty blaze
woeful river
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I am very new 😭😭

hearty blaze
#

Hello very new, I’m Nugget

trim nexus
trim nexus
hearty blaze
#

Nope

hearty blaze
trim nexus
#

Thanks for the advice but I already know not to send server links in unrelated servers

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I didn't need that information

hearty blaze
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That’s good to hear. Anyway, have a good day!

warm otter
#

hey you

#

prim

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be welcome

trim nexus
#

Hm?

warm otter
#

welcome

trim nexus
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Thank you lol

hearty blaze
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You have been welcomed

vast lynx
#

hello im new to dnd abt 0 games playd and 3 days reading thee play guide but i cant figure out the combat

sinful birch
edgy onyx
# vast lynx hello im new to dnd abt 0 games playd and 3 days reading thee play guide but i c...

Combat's pretty simple
All creatures part of it roll initiative, and take turns from highest result to lowest
Then on your turn you can (As a default)

  • Use 1 Action
  • Use 1 Bonus Action
  • Move up to your speed
  • 1 Reaction, though usually used outside of your turn

So you'll just want to use what abilities you might have on your turn, most commonly make attacks or cast spells, then hope you'll live to your next turn to do the same!

vast lynx
#

Ok ty

exotic remnantBOT
hearty blaze
#

Gooood morning afternoon evening, how may I help you today?

vast lynx
#

Hey im an new dm and im nervous for my first campain i got some storyes from the starter set but still idk if i rush the story

echo kelp
#

Please don’t solicit or organize games outside the Looking For Game channels as it’s off topic

#

As a new DM read through the adventure module you’re running so you know the general beats of the adventure

vast lynx
#

@livid wolf i wast tryna plan anything i was asking for tips from ppl sorry

echo kelp
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Also focus on fun - the goal of playing D&D (and games generally) is to have fun together

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Set expectations and boundaries on player and character behavior.

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Make sure to enforce it - that’s how you help everyone playing have fun, including yourself.

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Communication is critical - if something is going off rails, it’s okay to pause the game and discuss how folks are feeling and realign expectations.

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And it’s okay to make rulings in the moment to keep the game flowing. But try and be consistent in how you rule.

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Also it’s okay to go back after the game and tell the group how things should have been ruled and how you’ll correct things going forward.

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Also as a DM you can always say no - but do try be reasonable with that power.

vast lynx
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What should i do if the group starts trolling?

echo kelp
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Pause the game and reset expectations.

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If they’re doing stuff that is purposefully derailing the adventure - and that’s not what you and others in the group want - talk it out.

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And if folks don’t want meet the tables expectations, they don’t have to play with your group.

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They can find a different group to play with

vast lynx
#

I lowkey only have 2 real friends

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So i dont have much of an opinion with the group

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But ty for all the advice

echo kelp
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You can also check with folks in #dm-discussion for further feedback and suggestions

slow mirage
#

Howdy

hallow seal
#

Hi

vague harness
#

I am pretty new to D&D and did my ADHD thing and threw myself into it lol I am in two campigns one weekly and one monthly (Work Friends), I am terrible at taking notes and knowing what to use and when. Any suggestions?? I am also dyslexic soooo yeeeaaaa

mighty cove
#

Whats the best place to find a campaign to join?

vague harness
hearty blaze
mighty cove
hearty blaze
#

DnD beyond forums, reddit, roll20 or through this server’s #looking-for-players channel and typing /looking-for dm to make a form

mighty cove
#

I've subbed as a DM a few times

vernal steeple
#

I'm very new to dnd, and have a question about my skill(s?) and how to calculate them. I'm a full Dragonborn druid with guard background and lawful good alignment (if that changes anything) this is only my second character sheet and I'm still very confused??

hallow seal
#

I don't believe I have the communication or skills to be a DM. I'd much rather be a player

slow mirage
#

I am both a long-time DM and Player. But I would like to try finding a new party to play with as a Player or a DM.

hearty blaze
hearty blaze
vernal steeple
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skill proficiencies

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I'm kinda lost

hearty blaze
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Do you know how ability skill checks work?

vernal steeple
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no?

hearty blaze
#

You roll a d20, then you add your related ability score modifier. If you’re proficient in the skill, you also add a proficiency bonus.

vague harness
vernal steeple
#

I think I'm wrong because what I meant was the skills list on the character sheet like Acrobatics, Animal handling, and etc?

hearty blaze
hearty blaze
vernal steeple
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ok

#

thank you!

vague harness
kind ingot
#

Does anyone play dnd beyond?

hearty blaze
#

Yes

kind ingot
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Do you play campaigns on there

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And I only ask cuz I’ve been looking for campaigns to join but can’t find any

harsh fjord
rigid mauve
white plinth
#

Idk why but i want my first game to be with experienced players 'cuz i have no clue some things mean 😭

rigid mauve
#

samee lowkey i feel like it woukd be easier to understand stuff

white plinth
#

I'd probably roll a 1 and mess up a handshake (something similar happened to me in bg3)

white plinth
rigid mauve
rigid mauve
white plinth
#

If i was a dm i'd say the npc you tried to shake hands with slipped and fell off a cliff on accident, which makes the entire area hostile to you & puts you in a fight with every enemy (something similar happened to me in bg–)

rigid mauve
#

a lot of unfortunate things happen to u in bg

main fulcrum
#

I'm a big believer in following the standard rules and not making a 1 on skill checks do anything special

#

Failing tends to be bad enough without adding insult to injury

white plinth
#

Im taking a long break from everything though because when making my own character on the website, the ENTIRE backstory of my character that i wrote for 3 hours got deleted, apparently i forgot to save 😭 cant even start lmao

white plinth
rigid mauve
#

omg no thats so annoying 😭

azure sluice
white plinth
rigid mauve
#

yes true i usually write my stuff out in a note book and then type it out

white plinth
#

Thing is, i dont know if i should include my character's mother or not. She's significant, but if i include her in his backstory i'd have to give a short explanation on WHY she's important

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I feel like it overcomplicates it

rigid mauve
#

i mesn you may not have too if youre able to give a short explanation in a nutshell on why shes important to him then it shoukd be alrigjt

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but then again theres nothing wrong with a lengthy story anyway

white plinth
#

fair

#

I cant type :<

rigid mauve
#

lol ur good

round jasper
#

hey guys!! wondering what damage & type and properties do on weapons? how do i use them in the actual game 😣

#

i mean like
“2d6 + 3 slash”

vital sail
#

When you successfully perform an attack, you roll damage die and add the total. In that case, roll 2d6 and add 3. Damage types have no inherit properties, but will come up in vulnerability and resistance for certain characters and monsters

visual mist
#

weapons will generally do one of 3 types of damage, Slashing, Piercing, or Bludgeoning. The main purpose for this is to qualify for certain feat effects and to interact with enemy resistances

round jasper
solemn light
#

As for reading dice the first number is how many dice, the second is the type of dice.
So 2d6 is two six-sided dice + 3 damage. So if you roll 3, 5 + 3= 11

round jasper
solemn light
#

Yep!

round jasper
#

ohhh

round jasper
solemn light
#

Most of the time it will all be the same damage. Occasionally you might deal two types of damage with a weapon, like a flaming sword might deal 1d6 + (Attack bonuses) slashing and 3 Fire damage.

solemn light
visual mist
# round jasper im so sorry but could you explain more?

Certain monsters will have resistance or immunity to specific types of damages, where they either take half or no damage, respectively, from said type. So for example:

  1. Your character wields a longsword, which deals Slashing damage!
  2. The enemy your facing has Resistance against Slashing damage.
  3. You roll to hit, and manage to land a hit, so now you roll damage. You roll 1d8+3 (your Strength score is 16 lets say). You roll a 4 on the dice, so 4 +3 is 7 damage!
  4. The enemy is resistant to slashing though, so you divide the damage by 2 (rounded down), so you only deal 3 damage!
agile plaza
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Can someone tell what's gp?

solemn light
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Gold pieces!

round jasper
solemn light
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You might also see SP (silver), CP (copper), PP (platinum) and rarely EP (Electrum, the funny one).

agile plaza
round jasper
visual mist
solemn light
# round jasper there are a bunch of dice and im not sure when to use each one !!

Typically you'll be rolling a d20 dndNat20 for most checks to see if you can succeed at something. Like attack rolls (if you hit or not), ability checks (like skills, such as rolling to see how well you hide), and ability saves (to see if you can resist something).

Damage dice tend to be smaller ones. d4, d6, d8, d10, d12 so on. First number is how many dice, second numer is how many sides. The weapon will tell you what dice it uses.

round jasper
solemn light
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Get to experience the joys of managing inventory dndLol
(Many DMs ignore coin weight though, but best to check!)

tepid needle
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Hi

proper bobcat
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Hey

visual mist
# round jasper whats the difference between rolling to hit and rolling to do damage? is that di...

Rolling to hit is always a 1d20. You add your Strength modifier to it (or your Dexterity modifier if you're wielding a Finesse weapon and have higher Dexterity), and you add proficiency if your character is proficient in the weapon. So for another example:

  1. You're facing an enemy in combat. You're a talented Lvl 1 (+2 proficiency bonus) Fighter with 16 Strength (+3 modifier) who is wielding a Longsword
  2. You want to hit your enemy, so you roll 1d20 + Strength + Proficiency. Your roll a 13 on the d20 dice, so your total number to hit is 13 + 3 + 2 = 18!
  3. You manage to beat the enemies AC (Armor Class), so you hit and can deal damage
  4. The longswords damage dice is a d8. Your roll 1d8 + 3 (your Strength). You roll a 7 on the dice, so you deal 7 + 3 = 10 total Slashing damage
tepid needle
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do people host campaigns and stuff here?

visual mist
round jasper
solemn light
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Not on the server itself, but games are advertised in our LFG channels

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visual mist
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you always add your Strength Modifier (or Dexterity Modifier for Finesse weapons) to both the to-hit roll and the damage roll

round jasper
visual mist
solemn light
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The easy way to remember is 'meet or beat'.

round jasper
visual mist
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so in the case of the example, you roll a total of 18 to hit. If the enemy's AC <= 18, you successfully hit

solemn light
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You likely won't know the enemy AC, but the DM will and will say if you're successful.

round jasper
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ohh got it got it

visual mist
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yep, players only really learn the enemies AC during combat through attempting to hit it

round jasper
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thanks so much guys!!

visual mist
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No prob

viral orchid
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I’m completely new and this is kind of a dumb question, but do warlocks have to have a healing element to them like clerics or no? Because I wanted my first character to be more damaged focused.

hearty blaze
visual mist
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Only a single warlock subclass has any healing potential

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your good to go with damage, worry not

hearty blaze
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Also, clerics technically don’t HAVE to have healing, but if you’re not healing with them it’s kinda weird

viral orchid
hearty blaze
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Makes sense

viral orchid
# hearty blaze Makes sense

Any reccomendations for my character? Like I said he’s a warlock but I wanted his patron to be like a deity that forces him into doing good and gods holy work to pay for his evil deeds, (kinda like Joshua Graham from fallout new Vegas if that helps)

visual mist
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Could be a god, could be a higher level celestial being if you want

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Could be a particularily helpful archfey, up to you

wild onyx
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An alternative might be a paladin.

visual mist
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Also, while Celestial warlocks do have healing capabilities, they are very much still focused on damage, so dont let it discourage you. The Celestial warlock only gets 1 explicit healing spell and 1 resurrection spell, the rest comes from their lvl 3 ability. Everything else is flavored damage or utility

ancient schooner
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The dndbeyond beyond has an adventure online to show how dnd works, with rolls and choices and all that

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Is there anything like that more, just reading not a full fledged rpg, reading and choosing choices to play on the go ?

agile plaza
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How can I join a campaign?

hearty blaze
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If player:

DnD beyond forums, reddit, roll20 or through this server’s #looking-for-players channel and typing /looking-for dm to make a form

agile plaza
prisma tapir
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hello everyone i just started dnd and made my first character, i was wondering if anyone could look at him to see if there was anything i could fix or anything that you would do differently.

I made him on dnd beyond

https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/158319106

hearty blaze
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hearty blaze
rough moth
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Lol I'm i younger DM and I'm running two canpains in one world and accidentally made my whole session fighting a monster on session 2 lol

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My players got so board

prisma tapir
# hearty blaze Everything looks good! Though, because of how beyond does it, we can’t see the b...

Hilarahn was apart of a dragonborn clan called Killimano in the northern mountains, this clan was not ordinary though, it was envied for its valuable items, artifacts, and other riches, and one night a great evil sought to make it his own. An evil necromancer and his army of undead soldiers and monsters attacked the Killimano clan. Hilarahn defended the clan with his kin but the undead army overwhelmed them and invaded the villages. The Killimano army tried its best but with the undead seeping into their homes they were going to die. Hilarahn woke up to the smell of smoke and the bright light of fire, he searched the mountains where his clan lived but he didnt find anyone alive, he saw his friends, family, mentors all killed by the necromancer… He then realized that he was the only survivor and he made an oath of revenge so powerful that the deity Hoar heard it and gave him the power to seek revenge on the necromancer.

rough moth
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Dam thats a nice backstory

hearty escarp
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I made lots of them over the years, and I always ask myself "did my players have fun?", and then adjust.

rough moth
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Thanks

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I really feel confident now and might think of introducing something that ties into my players background

hearty blaze
prisma tapir
rough moth
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It seems like you put thought into it and thats what truly makes a character good

fluid egret
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how does Rouge's "Sneak Attack" Work ?!

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what are the conditions that need to be met for the rouge to use "Sneak Attack" ?!

hearty escarp
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Either

  • have advantage
  • have an ally next to the enemy you want to hit

If either of those are the case, you can apply sneak attack damage.

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Assuming you hit with the attack, anyway.

hearty blaze
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You also can’t do it if you have disadvantage

fluid egret
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so: one ally is near the enemy rouge wants to attack:
You roll for Damage -> Dagger DMG -> Short Sword DMG -> Sneak Attack DMG ?!

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NUKED ?!

hearty escarp
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Let's do one weapon at a time. And no, not nuked, but certainly good damaga.

fluid egret
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each weapon applies Sneak attack ?

hearty escarp
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Lets say you hit with your dagger, then you could do:
dagger dmg + ability score + sneak attack damage

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You can only apply sneak attack damage once per turn.

fluid egret
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Beacuse of Two-Weapon Fighting he does NOT get to do "Sneak Attack" Twice? Right?

hearty escarp
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correct

hearty blaze
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No, as it only procs once a turn as mentioned

fluid egret
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Sorry again for my Confusion and silly questions:

  • my Rouge has a "Dagger" and a "Shortsword".
  • Has Weapon Mastery with both of them (Nick & Vex)
  • Also has the Bonus Actions of Two-Weapon Fighting
    so he moves to attack:
    Attacks with Shortsword -> but because he has Two-Weapon Fighting he also attacks with his Dagger. -> but because the dagger now has "Nick" it counts as the normal attack action -> then he goes to attack **again **with his Dagger 'cause he didn't use his bonus action of "Two-Weapon Fighting"
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Correct?!

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or am i just dumb ?

ornate kiln
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not quite.
you can attack as a bonus action as part of the light property. Nick essentially takes that bonus action attack and moves it into the attack action. But you dont get to double dip on that same attack

ornate kiln
# fluid egret # Correct?!

if you want to use both nick, and attack as a bonus action, you would need the dual wielder feat, as that provides a different bonus action attack

echo verge
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hi

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wintry pebble
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hi! i've dm-ed wayyyyy to much but in a week i'll have my second ever capaign where i don't dm and actually play :D! i would really apriciate it if someone can help me with a level 3 character ( my other party members are a druid, 2 rouges, and a ranger )

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i was thinking something more fighty and less magicy

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other people have more misc-y builds so i'd like to be prepared for combat

timid locust
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So you're looking for help with coming up with a character for an upcoming campaign? Sure, the folks over in #character-discussion can help out.

wintry pebble
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tyty

spiral token
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i am totally new in d and d can someone please help me

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harsh fjord
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The rules linked above and #learn-to-play are good places to start! Unless you have more specific questions?

spiral token
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i have a quick question there is one friend of mine and myself totally beginners can we play d and d together only two of us?

loud pumice
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yes you can, although it may not be as good compare to playing with a larger group

teal zephyr
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One player, one DM games are possible

harsh fjord
spiral token
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is there something free and online?

harsh fjord
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?tag new online

exotic remnantBOT
harsh fjord
spiral token
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thank you

edgy fiber
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I played my first campaign last night

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It was so peak I was a wizard

glass cave
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I’m new and would love to learn how to play dnd. In a previous server I was in we started a campaign but we didn’t get past the character sheets.

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wraith osprey
lyric fjord
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Hi ive never played before but i want to. is there some party i could join thats willing to be patient and help me out

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harsh fjord
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Follow the bot post above for instructions on using the server's Looking for Game/Group channels. I do think you stand a better chance of joining a group if you learn some stuff about the game first!

delicate stone
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Ahhh that Lfg thing is so overstimulating

crystal gazelle
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hello

fallen surge
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Welcome

crystal gazelle
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thanks where do i look for people to paly dnd with as a player?

visual mist
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Check out #find-a-game. It includes instructions for how to either advertise yourself as a player, look for other d&d communities that run games, or find DMs that run free or paid games

tacit cradle
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How do I find a DM, that would be interested to be a DM for me and my friends (we didnt play any DnD before, but we always wanted to try) in possibly custom worldbuilding?

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timid locust
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That being said, I'd be prepared to temper your expectations. I think it's going to be much harder finding a DM who will run a custom game based on your design, rather than their own design.

tacit cradle
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Okay, I could try to co-create a worldbuilding with the DM, I wouldnt mind that, and thanks

cerulean viper
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whats the best way to find more people for my campaign in my area?

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Also are there any good websites when you play online? I play in person but is there like a website that lets u have icons and make ur own map?

marble frigate
tame mango
tacit cradle
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Nice, could I ask you for your timezone?

tame mango
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Central

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I’m also a new dm

marble frigate
manic cypress
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I can't wait to play DND for the first time : )

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I think I just want to play as a fighter (maybe with some multi class shenanigans), because I played it in neverwinter nights and baldurs gate 3 and I had the most fun playing it

pliant crystal
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I’m new and can’t wait to play dnd, I have NEVER PLAYED

hearty blaze
pliant crystal
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Ok

pliant crystal
hearty blaze
pliant crystal
hearty blaze
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Till the end of Character Creation

azure sierra
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Good Day,

hearty blaze
azure sierra
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Is it hard to start in Dnd if I never done this before 🙂

hearty blaze
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Not too hard, we all start somewhere

hearty blaze
azure sierra
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What about "Noob Friendly" - Are groups generally welcome new to this environment people or it just tepends on people?

hearty blaze
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Others prefer more experienced players

manic cypress
hearty blaze
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Both work, but Text based campaigns, Play By Post, is a viable method to play! I actually am planning to DM a text based campaign in the future.

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But most games are through calls

manic cypress
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👍

patent cipher
reef knoll
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guys

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i have a friend who watched stranger things and now wants ME to teach him to play D&D

hearty blaze
reef knoll
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i have no idea how to..

hearty blaze
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Um…
Maybe refer him to this server? Unless you’re confident you can teach him.

reef knoll
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i dont think he can use discord

hearty blaze
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Hm

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Does he read well?

reef knoll
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well he has glasses lol

hearty blaze
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More if he can

reef knoll
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but preety sure he can

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uh what did you send..

hearty blaze
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The Free Basic Rules

reef knoll
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this ..

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mm

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even dont understand

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ooh u have to click on the things

deft sigil
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yeah, the first part is the table of contents for the book

azure sierra
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Hmm.. There is so much stuff here i will be Impressed if any one who is new to Dnd can find anyting .....

jaunty parrot
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hello, i'm newcommer for dnd, i hope can learn and play
btw nice to meet you guys✨

hearty blaze
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Read up on the first two chapters of the free basic rules on #learn-to-play , and feel free to ask any questions you might have. Then, make a practice character and get it reviewed in #character-discussion .
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.

undone cosmos
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Heya 😄 , quick question , when i play a Barbarian , i can wear medium armor ... during the character creation should i try to get as much dex as possible ? or is there an actual limit that would benefit me for more AC ? or should rather invest those points somewhere else ?

jaunty parrot
hearty blaze
undone cosmos
hearty blaze
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No

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That’s not how this works unfortunately,
Umm… how’d you do your stats originally? By what method?

undone cosmos
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Let meh check , one second

lyric fjord
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hey uhh do I I am a warlock paladin multi class, I have a spear and a shield, what things can I get other than weapons

undone cosmos
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point buy

loud pumice