#dnd-newcomers

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visual mist
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if you wanted to dual wield halberds, you may have to ask your DM for some homebrew stuff

hearty blaze
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Yeah, you could be gargantuan and you’d still need two hands by Rules As Written

tired canyon
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Gotcha then thank you for the clarification

regal rapids
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Realisticly could DND be played with just 2 players and a DM or is it better to see if I can go find more

hearty blaze
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It would be better, but it’s doable. Not recommended tbh, but possible.

tiny wharf
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yeah it's more fun in a group though

loud pumice
tiny wharf
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but if you wanna try single or double play then you would have to use random dice rolls for most decisions

regal rapids
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Alright, cool👍

tiny wharf
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There is a manual for solo play

tired canyon
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Question or food for thought since rules don't really specify how magic is done (like doesnt state it has to be done from your hands) if my character has a tail couldn't I technically use the tail as an extension of my body to cast certain magic spells or cantrips?

tiny wharf
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It's called the Solo Adventures Toolbox by Paul Bimler

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was pretty interesting

hearty blaze
loud pumice
regal rapids
tired canyon
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At the same time if it's doable I could also use a tail to swing a weapon around correct? If I use the tail as and extra appendage I can control or would that also fall under homebrew

tired canyon
hearty blaze
regal rapids
hearty blaze
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That would be homebrew

loud pumice
regal rapids
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But realistically, can't you just do whatever you want as long as the DM agrees with it?

ocean summit
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Hi gyys

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Im new to dnd starting a game with my friends on welcome to hellfire any tips

loud pumice
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Don't be afraid to make mistakes

regal rapids
marsh kiln
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We're looking to start a new party campaign next week, and there is only 3 of us for the party. I've only played cleric, so I was thinking of researching either a fighter or a rogue type character. Cleric was fun, but all of the spells and those choices got a bit overwhelming while I was trying to learn. Depending on composition from the other two guys, I was thinking maybe monk, ranger, or paladin if we need some sort of a healer and I'm stuck. Or, would anyone recommend another class that isn't spell focused, but would be beneficial to the party? Last time we had a rogue and fighter, so I was thinking something different from those.

hearty blaze
marsh kiln
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oh interesting!

hearty blaze
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Monks are also my favourite, so that is biased, but eh. Monk supremacy

brazen nacelle
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Mercy monks are not standard dnd material. They're found in Tasha's which is still official, just not in the players handbook

hearty blaze
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They’re 2024 PHB

brazen nacelle
hearty blaze
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Yup!

brazen nacelle
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omg yeah they are! I kinda wanna play 2024 just for that tbh

hearty blaze
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2024 monks are also very nice

placid willow
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Hi people i was curious, are some of you currently playing in campaigns while not being native english speaker ? And if so is it any hard to you ? peepoCutepoggers

dapper gulch
brazen nacelle
placid willow
tired canyon
hearty blaze
regal rapids
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It very much depends, A LOT of people are into the role playing side you just have to find the right group

green heart
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hi!! i've been wanting to play dnd for a while now (ty stranger things) and got the dragons of storm wreck isle starter set for christmas, anyone have tips/suggestions for my first time playing? i've gotten a couple of friends who are interested in playing with me i just am a little overwhelmed with the sheer volume of info and stuff haha

hearty blaze
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Take your time! Are you planning on DM’ing?

green heart
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yes i think so

regal rapids
hearty blaze
regal rapids
brazen nacelle
# placid willow I'm bilingual but ive never had the chance to speak with a group for a few hours...

In most tables if you don't have the fluency to portray the intellect/wisdom/charisma that your character has, you can format it where your character does it instead. You don't need to physically swing a sword around to attack so why have the same standard for speaking? Instead of having your conversation with a character, say instead 'I'll have a conversation with this character, getting to know them so I can infiltrate their base later with that knowledge' or something like that. Also def don't feel a pressure to do a voice. That was really difficult for me so don't feel a pressure to. You can do an interesting voice without an accent. Like saying 'right?' after everything or something. Also get to know the rules well. You can really convey your character really well if you know the intricacies of your characters abilities/rules of game.

green heart
hearty blaze
# green heart yes i think so

I recommend taking it at your own pace and absorbing the information you need slowly. And ask questions here for rules or DM’ing advice.

green heart
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ty!!

regal rapids
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Their trusting you with the story

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No pressure😉

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Best of luck!

hearty blaze
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Just remember to work with your party, not against them!

regal rapids
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@green heart Just remember, the rules are sort of loose guidelines

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The best way of putting it I think is that it is the players story just as much as it is the DMs

green heart
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this is all helpful! so excited ty guys!!

placid willow
brazen nacelle
last cosmos
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Am i being unreasonable looking for a standard dnd game? it seems like everyone does homebrew everywhere I look but i would really like just regular dnd for my first game, do i just have to cave and play a homebrew campaign?

placid willow
cedar sluice
brazen nacelle
hollow tusk
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Hey all, fairly new back into dnd. Played a long time ago but nothing really online. Hows is everyone!

brazen nacelle
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I'm really good. In a couple of weeks I'll be looking for a new game to play with my boyfriend who hasn't played before. Exciting stuff

swift zealot
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I JUST GOT HERE

hollow tusk
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i got a new hero quest for christmas and its ramped me up to find a new group and get into this online i suppose 😛

brazen nacelle
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ohh never heard of heroquest before, looked it up. Looks interesting! Are the rules in any way adaptable to dnd or do you have to start from scratch rule-wise?

swift zealot
brazen nacelle
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the big lego dnd set is really prettyy but legos are so expensivee... Good compromise imo sounds promising

hollow tusk
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@brazen nacelle similar in a way to crawling dungeons and serching mechanics and dice roll battles, but quests are kind of preset with no real improvisation like DnD. Thats what im after really. Hero quest definately worth a go though!

swift zealot
brazen nacelle
brazen nacelle
swift zealot
cedar sonnet
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hi guys i am new here so how does this work exactly i have just finished stranger things the serie and it had cool way of showing D&D

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

brazen nacelle
hearty blaze
swift zealot
hearty blaze
cedar sonnet
hearty blaze
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Relatively often yes

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Especially after COVID

cedar sonnet
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oh that's cool so can i find a game tomorrow

cedar sluice
main fulcrum
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If you get very lucky, maybe. It does usually take longer than that though

cedar sonnet
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what do yo mean look through 😅

cedar sluice
regal rapids
cedar sonnet
cedar sluice
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getting into a D&D game is a lot like applying for a job. you see a posting, you reply to it, there's talk back and forth, possibly some type of vetting process, there are agreements and scheduling.

regal rapids
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People have to compare schedules and stuff

cedar sluice
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if there were a drop-in-drop-out system like many MMOs or online games, it would be complete anarchy.

cedar sonnet
tired canyon
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If a create a dragonborn could I make them have certain features that match that of dinosaurs since through certain lore they were classified as under dragons

brazen nacelle
tired canyon
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Well I always thought for dnd that the more fun you have the better that's why the rulebooks should be classified as more like guidelines but I just wanted to make sure so I don't upset certain people cuz I know everyone has a difference in how things should look and or play out.

wheat crystal
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Flavor and mechanics are different. The rules are the baseline expectation, some like more deviation than others

brazen nacelle
wheat crystal
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Flavor is the lightest form of homebrew. Still get DM approval, but I’m sure a cosmetic change to something that already shares a lot of similar features with Dragonborn should be ok

tired canyon
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No I was thinking more like ceratopsian head but again the horn and everything are all flavor and don't do anything

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Cosmetic is cosmetic i would never have any cosmetic do anything that would help me out lol. Tails on the other hand I do see it both ways though like I get it it's a flavor but at the same time I could see a usage for it as it's been played out through various comics, mangas and anime

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Like if someone wanted to essentially create sun wukong a being known for their usage of trickery, mischief and his tail the rules state no you cant do that

brazen nacelle
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As a DM I would have no problem with a character having a different shaped head and a tail. To me that does not interfere with anything that a 'normal' dragonborn can achieve nor does it allow an unfair advantage either

tired canyon
brazen nacelle
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Absolutely and thats a great thing to have. Some DM's would be stricter with these type of things but most tables I've been to love that type of adaptation of concepts

strong fiber
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yo uh can i ask, how do i make a backstory and is it important? when i first played, my dm just said "yeha jus give your dude lore" but in the players handbook it says things like feats and roles and whatnot

echo kelp
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3 bullet points:

  • where in your DM's game setting did you come from?
  • what did you do before becoming an adventurer? (should align with your character background)
  • what got you into the dangerous world of adventuring? (should align with the game setting - also not a good idea say you're some god with this all powerful weapon that has forgotten everything unless that's the kind of D&D game you're playing)
hazy maple
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Hello Im new to DND, got no experience but looking forward for it. How can I find people to play with ?

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loud kiln
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Hey so I am new to D&D with no experience but wanna get into it but I have a really hard time understanding it without getting confused. What would be the best way to begin?

harsh fjord
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Here are some options. Pick one (or multiple, if you like)!

  • You could watch some games played on YouTube or Twitch just to see what it's like in action. (Podcasts also work for this purpose.) Don't expect your home game to look like a professional production, though!
  • Or play the demo.
  • Or read #learn-to-play.
  • Or you could read through the Free Rules.
  • Or you could watch the Handbooker Helper videos (or WASD20's Rules School) on YouTube. Caveat: the videos are for the 2014 rules. The fundamentals are pretty much the same between 2014 and 2024 rulesets, though.
  • Or you could sign up for a learn-to-play session through the virtual weekends linked in the server's Events channel.
  • Or you can do any/all of these in increments. Read one rules chapter. Watch one explainer video.
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wheat oxide
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My party rn consists of: shepherd druid, devotion paladin, enchantment and chronurgy/evocation wizards (it's me, but my party isn't sure if they can find the Chronurgist source material) and bard (subclass unconfirmed). Is my party unbalanced?

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(We haven't started)

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Also, we kind of... made our characters before we found a DM... we kind of... need a DM?

edgy onyx
# wheat oxide My party rn consists of: shepherd druid, devotion paladin, enchantment and chron...

Sounds fine, you've presumably got a frontline from a paladin and possibly the druid's summons, while the wizards and bard can basically lean into doing whatever, but also D&D isn't like an rpg game where you need to worry much about balance, and just playing a character you want to play 😎

As for finding a DM, you could check out #find-a-game for instructions on the server's lfg channels, or look through other online place to find games, like reddit, StatPlaying or roll20's game list, depending on where you wish to play

proven kite
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New to D&D looking at getting into it any recommendations on YouTube guides for absolute beginner?

mellow folio
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How do you use EP and PP like is it campaign dependent or something else

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lost silo
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EP and PP are form of coin (I think it was you are referring to) So 10 Copper Pieces (CP) = 1 Silver Piece (SP), 10 SP = 1 Gold Piece (GP), 10 GP = 1 Platinum Piece (PP). the MUCH LESS used Electrum Piece (EP) is the same as 5 GP. Think Dollar Bill, 10 Dollar Bill, 100 Dollar Bill, 500 Dollar Bill, 1000 Dollar Bill (american based money) @mellow folio

mellow folio
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Ok thanks also how do you spend them my dm wont let me just use them like GP SP or CP

lost silo
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I am not sure why they would'nt let you use them if they gave them to you. If something cost 5 GP you should be allowed to spend one EP and if something cost 10 GP you should be allowed to spend 1 PP. You'll have to ask why they gave them to you if you can't use them

mellow folio
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Ok thanks I will

strong fiber
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is making a dnd character supposed to take hours? i've been working for a while and i feel nowhere close to done. then again, i have to start at a level 3 character

wraith osprey
wraith osprey
strong fiber
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i have the players handboook so im just continuously flipping and flipping

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/sob

lost silo
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it depends on how in depth you want to be with your character and what your DM expects. If you are brand new to it, I would ask your DM to help get you on focus. Once you narrow down a few basics, you can move much quicker. if you are reading everything about everything it will be very time consuming.

wheat crystal
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If you have any specific questions we’re also happy to help clear up stuff :)

proven meteor
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Ok is this where I go to learn

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Uhh

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Tough crowd

wheat oxide
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howdy

hearty blaze
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That’s assuming you want to play online, of course

proven meteor
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Uhhhhh

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That’s A lot

hearty blaze
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Yes

proven meteor
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Well damn you got me there

hearty blaze
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I ain’t gonna deny it, it’s a fair bit of reading

olive prism
hearty blaze
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The rules are the same

proven meteor
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Welp uhhh I finna get my reading glasses or some crap

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I hate reading when it isn’t English

wheat crystal
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The only thing that really changes between irl and online D&D is the tools used.

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You might use a virtual tabletop application when playing online (e.g. roll20), but have a physical tabletop to play on irl, as an example

wheat crystal
tough onyx
hearty blaze
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No. I’m Nugget. Who’s not gonna sugarcoat it?

tropic gale
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Hello

hearty blaze
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Hello!

tough onyx
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Hiii

fierce lagoon
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Hello everybody

tropic gale
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How to find clients for editing here
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Pls tell me someone

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Hello

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Are you here

hearty blaze
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Hallo!

hearty blaze
tropic gale
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Ok

karmic sparrow
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Hello!

hearty blaze
tacit scroll
hearty blaze
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Purposely omitted it

zenith plume
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I am ready @echo kelp mind telling me how to create one of those that is searching players

tacit scroll
echo kelp
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But basically start typing here /looking-for then select from either dm (you are looking for a DM), players (you are looking for players for a game), community (you are advertising your D&D community server), or paid (you're offering paid D&D games)

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The bot will give you a form to fill out

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After submitting the form, the bot creates the post in the appropriate channel and attaches a thread to it.

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Use the thread to make any corrections, updates, clarifications, or to communicate with interested parties.

mild flint
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Oo they're creating their game dndApprove

wild onyx
echo kelp
wheat oxide
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And then realised you were replying to UndyingNoob

zenith plume
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I’ve done it!

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dndLove @echo kelp

grand seal
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should i buy the players handbook, dungeon master's guide and monster manual for playing d&d?

sweet heron
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you should not buy it to play but i have it and its really nice so its not a waste of youre money

grand seal
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oh okay tyy

timid locust
grand seal
wheat crystal
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None of those books are strictly necessary to play the game. You can get by completely for free using the free Basic Rules

crystal basin
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No idea what I’m doing

grand seal
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so mayeb should i but the starter set or essential kit?

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timid locust
# crystal basin No idea what I’m doing

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

wheat crystal
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If you’d like to make an initial investment, you can!

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Plenty of free pre-written adventures exist however, such as Peril in Pinebrook

grand seal
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i actually have no idea what should i buy to play d&d

wheat crystal
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If you don’t want to buy anything you don’t have to

grand seal
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no i want to i just don't know what to buy

wheat crystal
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I’d suggest the PHB as a first purchase then

tacit scroll
grand seal
grand seal
tacit scroll
wheat crystal
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Anywhere you can get a good price on it. If you’re buying to play online I suggest buying it on D&DBeyond, D&D’s official online tool / marketplace. They also sell physical/digital bundles there.

If you wanted only the physical copy check out your local bookstore, local game store, Amazon, etc.

grand seal
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wheat crystal
cold river
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Hi! I’m new to D&D and looking for a beginner-friendly group.
I’m open to learning, comfortable with voice, and available on weekends.
Timezone: IST.
Looking for one-shots or a short campaign.
Hope I don't bother anyone

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lost silo
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follow the rules there Gladiator

cold river
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Alright...give me some time and I will go through everything so that I don't cause a problem

wheat crystal
# grand seal how many campaigns are there?

There are as many campaigns as there are DMs, probably more (since many DMs run multiple campaigns). Getting into one is another story, but that’s because for every party (typically 3-5 people) there’s only 1 DM.

sage magnet
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i just made my dnd character where can i play

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wild onyx
# sage magnet i just made my dnd character where can i play

Check the listings in #looking-for-players for games that want people, read the details, respond as appropriate and cross your fingers.

Type /looking and select the option for #looking-for-dm to advertise yourself as a new player in search of a group. Be sure to include your regular availability!

There are other Discord servers where people gather for games. You can find them in #looking-for-community .

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

wheat crystal
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It can take a bit to find a game sometimes, but to increase your chances I recommend:

  • Having a good familiarity with the Basic Rules
  • Applying to games that match your availability. Don’t be discouraged about applying to games in different timezones as long as the equivalent time fits within your schedule!
  • Cast your net wide. This server and D&DBeyond aren’t the only places to look for games. Check out this comprehensive guide by fellow user iamrazorwing for more ways to find games.
  • Look for games whose style matches what you’d be interested in. For example, a combat-oriented game if you like the combat side of D&D
austere iris
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Hey so I'm new to dnd I tried the interactive adventure and really liked it. I read the how to play but what campaign should I get

wheat crystal
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Do you want to be a DM?

austere iris
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Idk i wanna be both

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But mostly player

wheat crystal
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If you want to try your hand at DMing I suggest starting with the free adventure Peril in Pinebrook, which I linked a little further up in chat.

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Otherwise as a player a campaign purchase isn’t necessary.

austere iris
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Oh really? I thought campaign was like the board game itself

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Coz on Amazon when i search dnd I get a bunch of these board games that are like $50

wheat crystal
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Nope, D&D isn’t a board game! 😅 Campaign sets usually come with a lot of useful tools for facilitating play however, like dice sets and battlemaps

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As well as the adventure booklet to detail the campaign the DM will run

austere iris
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Oh... Well thats embarrasing, when I asked my friend he said it wss a board game

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What is it then?

timid locust
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It's kind of close to a board game! Board games and Tabletop RPG games like DnD are kind of like cousins.

tacit scroll
austere iris
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Well both of those are nice ways to explain it

echo kelp
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It's like a collaborative storytelling game with role playing game mechanics.

austere iris
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So which tabletop should I get

austere iris
echo kelp
wheat crystal
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We are in the D&D server so I do recommend playing 5e as your first TTRPG. I’ve played a few different ones and D&D is really good at introducing new players into the hobby

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If you haven’t already, try to get as familiar as you can with the Basic Rules. Feel free to ask questions along the way and make a practice character. After that try your hand at finding a group via #find-a-game !

austere iris
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You need 1 Dungeon Master (the story teller guide and rules officiator) and 3-6 players playing player characters (main actors in the story), a way to track characters (character sheets), dice (digital or physical) and a way to communicate (in person or online)

austere iris
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I think I'll read the basic rules and come back later

echo kelp
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Focus on the first 2 chapters of the free basic rules

austere iris
echo kelp
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They cover the core game mechanics and explain how to create a character sheet

austere iris
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Anyways Ill start reading them
And again thanks for the help!

echo kelp
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No problem! And feel free to ask specific questions as you run into things

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Folks here are pretty helpful and can help explain and answer specific questions.

austere iris
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Dont worry I'm gonna need it😅

earnest oar
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Hey All! Like many others (maybe?).... I've decided to dive into DnD post Stranger Things... Heard of it for a while but never got the time to dive into it.... Where to start? thx

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lost silo
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There are great links in the bot. then come back and ask specific questions if you have them

signal finch
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how to know if a encounter is too easy, balanced, or too hard?

my party fought a cerberus (with my own terms) and took 9 rounds to defeat it. with a total of 2 instances of 0hp

timid locust
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Designing encounters is one of the harder parts for DMs. I'd recommend asking over in #dm-discussion . They can help you out there.

cedar sluice
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i don't have netflix so i haven't seen stranger things. what's this new stranger things set people keep asking about that isn;t the hellfire or thessalhydra set?

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or were people meaning the comic that i have yet to read either?

hearty escarp
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I don't think there is one past the Hellfire set. Did people refer to anything in specific that excludes that one?

fresh knot
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Hi everyone so I have just sort of got into dnd have been obsessing for the past 3 years and finally want to play do I need to make character sheets or do they get made for me

cedar sluice
timid locust
zenith plume
timid locust
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Curse of plenty!

echo kelp
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More players then DMs! Make sure to do your vetting - you want a group that you feel like you can work well together and meshes with how you'd like to play D&D.

zenith plume
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dndLove I panicked but fixed myself quickly asked couple questions all of em

signal finch
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is it normal to feel more exhausted than my players as a beginner DM?

analog whale
# fresh knot Hi everyone so I have just sort of got into dnd have been obsessing for the past...

Welcome! There are many ways to start playing but the best way imo is to actually read the core rulebooks (player's handbook, dungeon master's guide and monster manual) before getting into playing . Alternatives can get you in quicker but at the price of not knowing fully what's going on. Another advantage of reading all three rulebooks is that you might actually decide to be a dungeon master which will make it easier to gather friends to play with you or find people to play with online.

signal finch
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why is dmpc so hated in here...

echo kelp
echo kelp
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Which is why many DMs suggest avoiding having a DMPC

signal finch
echo kelp
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An NPC who's in the back helping out but doesn't make decisions? Usually not a problem.
A DMPC driven by the DM to try and push the story a certain way? Usually problematic.

ornate kiln
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a good "DMPC" is just a NPC that is around the party a lot

lavish kayak
signal finch
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convergent evolution

lavish kayak
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the only story relevant thing my DMPC's have ever done was die to an attack from the BBEG

ornate kiln
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then dont call them DMPCs, because the term is generally meant to point of problematic DM behaviour

lavish kayak
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true, but it is by definition a DMPC

ornate kiln
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depends on the definition

lavish kayak
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and i like to be open with my players

signal finch
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i kinda use my dmpc to be funny

lost silo
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symantics. if you and your players enjoy your DMPC then keep it up and others opinions don't matter

signal finch
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my npcs are way too serious

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i dunno, i think it works out for me and my friend

his pc interacts with my pc normally (they're literally us)

and the npcs are actually tied to the world

fresh knot
ornate kiln
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maybe the better term is sidekick? the term DMPC does imply that they are a driving force in the party

lost silo
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christy have you checked out

exotic remnantBOT
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lavish kayak
signal finch
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why is the printed version of character sheets often look janky and missing things (words cut off)

cedar sluice
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if you want to learn how to play through some classes, theres's the Altrole server. i dont think there's actual classes on this discord. also there are no games on this discord, however thwere are lots of postings in that find a game channel that was just posted. as for making a character online, your best bet might be DnDBeyond using their free rules.

analog whale
# signal finch why is dmpc so hated in here...

I was a DM in my first game and after a player quit, I continued playing with her character. So from my experience with that DMPC I can say that for a beginner DM it can be overwhelming (the character died soon after). As this is a channel for newcomers, that is an important consideration too.

cedar sluice
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"it works good enough" is what i've always been told. but if you want to export something with a whole lot of stuff, it just doesnt work

echo kelp
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Also how the heck is the PDF supposed to know you're dropping a novel in a field? (e.g. tough design problem, no good solutions)

signal finch
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also what's the skin color supposed to say? i use the fitzpatrick scale

cedar sluice
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i've noticed certain fields on the DnDB character sheet don't really get exported anywhere. also, when you get to higher levels there are additional things that just get cut off.

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you could put whatever you want in that skin colour field

summer crypt
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does anyone know where i can find a one shot ive never played before and i want to get my feet wet

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#
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fallen surge
summer crypt
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i want to find a group that is going to play a one shot

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ik multi sessions are by far the most common but i dont wanna mess up more experience players rp or games

cedar sluice
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the game is pretty fault tolerant

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it uses words and language and imagination. mistakes happen all the time.

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but i do agree that a one shot is a great way to start.

fallen surge
# summer crypt i want to find a group that is going to play a one shot

If you want to find a one shot group to play with, the process isn't much different from finding a full campaign. The best advice I can give you is to cast a wide net. You can check the #looking-for-players channel on this server, but you can also check other discord servers, and other websites like facebook and reddit. The more places you look, the better chance you have of finding something that fits what you are looking for

summer crypt
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thank you will do

lyric fjord
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hello is there a way i can get a teacher in here to teach me the game of DND

echo kelp
lyric fjord
echo kelp
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But no we do not provide one on one training as many of us just don't have bandwidth and time to do that.

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But do please ask specific questions - the community is pretty good at helping to answer them.

harsh ginkgo
#

pretty new in gerneral, but very new to DMing. Have a family campaign slot with the kids, we finished Peril in Pinebrook and they really liked that setting ( let them use their own characters) what did you all do after that? If there another premade to continue that story looking for the Trolls and egg, or was it made so you create the next one?

Kind of hoping for another premade campaign, not sure if im ready to write one out just yet.

echo kelp
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There are several D&D adventure anthology books like:

  • Candlekeep Mysteries
  • Journey's Through the Radiant Citadel
  • Keys from the Golden Vault
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Wild Beyond the Witchlight can also be a fun "fairy-tale" like adventure although a heads up that the end may need a bit of DM adaptation/adjustment.

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You can also just take where you left off in Pinebrook and build out your own adventures inspired by the setting and player choices

vernal linden
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Hey does anyone know where i can find a link to join a game in dungeons and dragons beyond

fallen surge
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"Dragons of Stormwreck Ilse" and "Lost Mines of Phandelver" are two highly recommended beginner campaigns if you want something that acts as one continuous story. Chapter 1 of Stormwreck Ilse is available for free (called Intro to Stormwreck Ilse). Lost Mines has the benefit of including a nice ending point at level 5, but with the option to continue it to the sequal adventure called Phandelver and Below

echo kelp
fallen surge
vernal linden
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In dungeons and dragons beyond the app and to join in first place

echo kelp
vernal linden
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Ok thanks

echo kelp
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You find a game like through the Looking For Game channels or places like Roll20

fallen surge
# vernal linden In dungeons and dragons beyond the app and to join in first place

The important thing to keep in mind is that D&D is not a video game. You can't click a button to join a queue or anything like that. To actually join a game, you need to find one via word of mouth. There are many places where people publicly advertise their campaigns if they have an open slot. This discord has several channels dedicated to that. If you find a game that looks interesting to you, you need to reach out to that DM and ask them if you can join.

vernal linden
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I know

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Thanks

grave vale
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im like very new to dnd because my country like zero people played it, im so facinated about this tabletop, does anyone have time to teach me thru a call haha

echo kelp
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Unfortunately we do not have bandwidth and time to teach folks one on one - but you can check out #learn-to-play and feel free to ask specific questions here

exotic remnantBOT
grave vale
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okk

echo kelp
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But also welcome to D&D! The nice folks here can help answer your specific questions as you run into them

fallen surge
grave vale
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sure

cold river
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hii
Can anybody help me in making my 1st ever character ? i tried making one but it had so many stuffs it blocked my brain

timid locust
cold river
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i did read the rules

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when i went to create one it was too confusing and i thought i would rather take help of an expert/who have done this before

timid locust
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Sure thing. Well, first off, have you selected your class?

cold river
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fighter as a starting

timid locust
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Alright, Fighter is a great class for new players

cold river
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mm yea i learned some basic stuffs from gpt

timid locust
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I wouldn't recommend using chat GPT for DnD. It gets a ton of rules wrong.

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But let's move on. Up next, have you selected a species?

cold river
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yea like only the basic stuff like what is what

cold river
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or u can suggest

timid locust
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Human is great, yeah.

cold river
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ok

timid locust
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Soldier is a great pick for Fighters

cold river
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Soldier?

timid locust
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Nice and easy, yeah.

cold river
timid locust
cold river
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Alert...ok?

timid locust
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Alright, now you've got all your major choices picked.
Species: Human
Background: Soldier
Class: Fighter
Origin feats: Alert + Savage Attacker

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Read up on what all of these things give you at level 1, make any additional minor choices that they offer, and put all that on your character sheet

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Then, come up with a vague backstory and you're ready to start your search for a group!

cold river
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alright

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thx buddy

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😭 it says the development is incomplete....there are so many things

earnest oar
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going to read up on dnd beyond Free Rules... but any good YouTube videos/playlists for those who like a more visual learning aspect to it

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nm

harsh ginkgo
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Is DnD Beyond the best/ new user friendly online or digital platform to use at this point?

fallen surge
lost silo
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it is considered to be so yes and is the official one of D&D

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but it is not the only one lol

fallen surge
harsh ginkgo
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ook thank you all. Wanted to get some of the books at least digitally and start moving into a DM role, I've used Owlbear in the past but it didn't have all the books attached to it.

harsh fjord
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Owlbear Rodeo is just a virtual tabletop; they don't host books or other game material, as far as I know.

fallen surge
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Owlbear Rodeo is a good VTT for playing the game, but you are correct that it lacks the rules and information about how to play. Its just a platform for moving tokens around a map

lilac rover
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hello my friends im new to d&d and im so happy to be able to learn more does any one have tips on where to start?

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harsh fjord
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Check out the resources above, especially the rules and #learn-to-play! Feel free to ask specific questions as you work your way through.

lilac rover
earnest oar
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Still going through the different resources and whatnot.... to learn it... but have a question
Can you create like one character... lets just say to begin with... once I understand everything and whatnot... in the dnd beyond create a character process.... can one use that same character throughout different campaigns of dnd regardless of the theme of the campaign?

harsh fjord
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You can use the same character idea, but they don't transfer their experience points, magic items, etc. They'd be starting over, essentially.

earnest oar
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I see

harsh fjord
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Some folks attach to a single character concept, but plenty of others find the process of character creation fun (once you get the hang of it, of course)!

tired garnet
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I have a character idea

wild onyx
crude zealot
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Anyone looking for players.?

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#
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wheat crystal
cold river
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i made my character so if i wanna play how to i join a party/community like there are threads [can someone help ]

harsh fjord
cold river
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yes but then i dont get how to send them a request to join

harsh fjord
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Reply in the thread.

cold river
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just a small help

cold river
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thank u 😇

cunning marlin
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Hello people

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wheat oxide
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me: represses my inner artificer and writes detailed backstory and makes design for my (beloved) wizard oc
also me: hey what if la llorona was a fathomless warlock patron

cunning marlin
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So how does things work round here ?

echo kelp
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We discuss D&D here on the official D&D Discord server ran by Wizards of the Coast, the folks who make it.

wheat oxide
cunning marlin
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Right on

cold river
wheat oxide
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I did a quick explainer of every class to my 9 y/o brother. He said he'd prefer to play a paladin. In fact his real world stats are closest to having high int, str and cha

frank iron
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how does AC work, is it for hits or damages. or both

lyric fjord
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hi

plucky ridge
frank iron
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so either it doesnt hit at all or fully connect

echo kelp
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If the attack roll + bonuses and modifers meets or beats the target's Armor Class, it hits

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?tags new

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plucky ridge
frank iron
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when I get attacked is there any way to decrease the damage

tepid ocean
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The barbarian when raging is resistant to slash/bludg/pierce dmg as an example

frank iron
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tyy

tepid ocean
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Dragonborn are resistant to the dmg type of their ancestor

lyric fjord
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hi i’m so new to this and learnt about this from stranger things

tepid ocean
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And a spell that mitigates damage might be Absorb Elements for example

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rose timber
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Hi everyone just joined I created a character but never played before

tepid ocean
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To start, I’d say identify all the base classes, and decide which ones you think are fun or interesting, then go from there

lost silo
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Welcome new folks

rugged belfry
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Hii, I’ve been meaning to try dnd for a few years now and a few months ago a woman overheard me talk about how I want to try it and she said it was great and really recommended it to me 😁 So I thought now would be a good time to get into it

echo kelp
#

Welcome to the official D&D Discord server ran by Wizards of the Coast, the folks who make D&D.
If you're new to D&D check out #learn-to-play for some useful resources to help get you started, as well as the free basic rules: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/free-rules
Feel free to ask specific questions as you run into them.

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sage quest
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i see a lot of posts in "looking to play". Some have character requirements. Does that mean I need to already have a character ready with stats? if so is there a resource I can use for that?

lost silo
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most often I find they don't care either way if you have one ready. If you want to practice making one, D&D Beyond is a great place to do so

timid locust
edgy onyx
# sage quest i see a lot of posts in "looking to play". Some have character requirements. Doe...

You can have a character ready, especially if it's more of a general plan than very specific one, since lot of DMs may prefer the character will actually fit the setting. They might have limits on specific races / species, or not use certain sources, for example

But no harm in making characters ahead of time, and it's a good practice anyways, just best to not got too attached, at least to the specifics

lyric fjord
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can my character be a a piglet

edgy onyx
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Not an existing race, so comes down to either flavoring an existing race or homebrew, though up to the DM either way

timid locust
rigid urchin
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Guys im about to be a dm for the first time how do i do this🥹

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Also hi!

tepid quest
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How do you find groups to play with? My wife and I are looking to start playing but we don’t really know where to start looking. Is there a way to find an adult only group that is online?

lost silo
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HI zoe

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lost silo
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HI Zoe.

hollow swift
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Hi

lyric fjord
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oink oink

rigid urchin
lost silo
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hi kitty. if you guys have specific questions, fire away

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zoe, have you read and have a good grasp of the basic rules?

rigid urchin
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I have read it but i dont understand it at all

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Im playing for the first time in general and i was the only one interested as a dm🥹

lost silo
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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.

timid locust
# lyric fjord who says i can’t be a pig

It's not one of the player species options. I'd recommend reading through the Basic Rules to get an idea of how DnD is played. Contrary to what some people assume, DnD isn't a free form roleplaying game.

lost silo
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there are some great tips there and here

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well that didnt work lol

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also have you watched any youtube D&D games or listened to any podcasted games?

rigid urchin
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I have watched a few podcasts but theyre not that great for understanding it since most of em dont really explain the basics

lost silo
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Also Zoe there are some cool prewritten starter campaigns / oneshots you can start with to learn the ropes

rigid urchin
lost silo
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there are both free and paid ones available I do believe

timid locust
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I know Peril in Pinebrook is, which is a great starter adventure

lost silo
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and free correct Dosh?

timid locust
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Yup

rigid urchin
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Do you guys have some links? I like wordbuilding, but since im new i have no idea how to do this

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So i'll just work from there

harsh fjord
lyric fjord
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i’m going to be a pig

fallow perch
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Guys how do I start d&d?

exotic remnantBOT
lost silo
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check out that basic info and then if u have more questions, come on back and ask away

unreal sequoia
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WERE DO I GO TO GET HELP WITH MY DND SHEET HELP ME IM LOST 😭

timid locust
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Hello! Just to confirm, have you read through the step by step guide to character creation in the Basic Rules yet?

unreal sequoia
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Yeah there just some things in my sheet that i cant make sense of

lost silo
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what are you struggling with. maybe we can help

timid locust
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We can help with specific questions if you're stuck on something in particular.

unreal sequoia
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and ive played before but idk if i did mistakes

unreal sequoia
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idk how to usw them😭

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like i googled it and it said smth about how i dont use spell slots on them like ???

timid locust
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Some spells are on both the Wizard spell list and the Sorcerer spell list, like Magic Missile or Shield. As a Sorcerer, you can pick your spells from any that are labeled Sorcerer.

loud pumice
unreal sequoia
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HUH😭 ????

timid locust
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Ah, maybe you have the Magic Initiate feature. Check to see if that's on your list.

unreal sequoia
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were do i find that?

timid locust
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Are you using DnD Beyond?

unreal sequoia
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yes

timid locust
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They'll be under the Feats tab.

loud pumice
unreal sequoia
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but i also have the sheet in like the original form but its also from beyond

timid locust
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Check under the Feats tab for Magic Initiate.

unreal sequoia
unreal sequoia
loud pumice
timid locust
unreal sequoia
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u got to be kidding me\

cursive cairn
#

Koraidon EX Hyper Rare Holo Card 254/198 SV01 Scarlet & Violet Base Set PSA 9

ornate kiln
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you cant just link to an adress on your hard drive lmao

unreal sequoia
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i feel like a grandma

lost silo
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lol

ornate kiln
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what do you want to link here, your DnD beyond sheet?

wild onyx
unreal sequoia
unreal sequoia
small token
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I am at Barnes and noble right now and I have $108 I am tempted to buy rulebooks I obviously can’t afford all 3 but if I wanted to get a jumpstart which ones would you recommend?

I know the players handbook for sure but what about dungeon masters or monsters manual?

Or should I get a starter set instead?

I would love to try my hand at being a dungeon master but idk if it’s wise to start dnd with no experience (besides some player experience in other ttrpg games like Star Trek and dragon age games) and if I were to try to dm what’s best way to get premade one off campaigns? Again I only have $106 about until a few weeks from now on second pay day

wild onyx
unreal sequoia
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would it help if u can see my sheet ?

unreal sequoia
loud pumice
timid locust
lost silo
unreal sequoia
lost silo
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eventually getting the dungeon masters guide and monster manual

timid locust
unreal sequoia
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i literally copy pasted it from the sheet

ornate kiln
# unreal sequoia i tried if it could help

so to show us your DnD Beyond sheet, you need to do two things:

go into the character builder -> Home -> scroll down -> set it to public.
then, go back into the sheet and copy&paste the adress to your sheet from your browser window.

loud pumice
unreal sequoia
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well it is dnd beyond just not the one in the cite

ornate kiln
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its easier to share the actual websheet imo, but if you want to share the pdf, you would have to upload it to a file hoster first

small token
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Ty all I will see if they have any one offs for sell and in stock and I will start with players handbook instead of dungeon masters handbook even if I want to start as a dungeon master I should probably know players stuff first

harsh fjord
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The PHB has the core rules of the game, so even if you're the DM, you need to be familiar with its content (except for the player options, though knowing that stuff can certainly help)!

lilac rover
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Been reading the documents, gets confusing at some points but ima try to learn more and been trying to create a character

harsh fjord
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No pressure, but if you have questions, folks can try to answer 'em.

loud pumice
lilac rover
small token
#

Well I did it I officially bought my first dnd players handbook the 2024 edition

I almost bought a set of dice but my 101 campaign I paid for and start on Tuesday the 6th comes with a free dice set I may buy a dice bag though when I get there (got the rulebook from Barnes and Nobel because I have a membership here so it was like $45 and supports the store I love)

fallen surge
fallow perch
#

What’s arcana?

solemn lance
#

Hello very very new here, just looking for general guidance and help and what to do, where I can play online of possible. Just the whole rune down. I've only ever played with AI DnD chats!

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midnight basin
hearty blaze
# solemn lance Hello very very new here, just looking for general guidance and help and what to...

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.

loud pumice
fallow perch
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Ok thanks

solemn lance
hearty blaze
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Yes

wispy thicket
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im very new I realy want to try to play and see if i enjoy it ive wanted to play for months now and let me clarifie its not cause ive watch stranger things

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harsh fjord
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We recommend checking out the rules (at least the first two chapters) and #learn-to-play as a first step!

carmine prairie
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im curious about why some things such as traveling certain distance takes certain amount of minutes, like is there a day-night cycle in the campaign and that affects something?

vagrant breach
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yeah, there's a day-night cycle

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it's called "day and night"

harsh fjord
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In theory, the world keeps moving while players are doing things, so if it takes you however long to reach a destination, the DM likely takes that into account.

vagrant breach
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it affects how light out it is outside, and therefore how much you can see

it also gets a little bit colder at night too

carmine prairie
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ohhh okay but the characters dont have to like rest or anything if they dont want to i suppose

vagrant breach
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no, you basically have to get some sleep every night

harsh fjord
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Going without a rest does entail conseqences, but it doesn't have to be strictly at night.

loud pumice
loud pumice
carmine prairie
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ohhh okay thank you guys

wide trail
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Hello, I just joined, I'm a bit lost

tepid ocean
carmine rain
wide trail
tepid ocean
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wide trail
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sorry, thank you 😅

tepid ocean
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You’re good lol, the bot always comes in handy when I poke it enough dndLol

lyric fjord
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i just created my character today

wraith osprey
wraith osprey
loud pumice
lofty palm
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I’m new to DND and looking to get involved to a committed group if anyone could advise me or have any spots I’d appreciate it based in UK

hearty blaze
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lost silo
#

Welcome all the New Folks

lyric fjord
lost silo
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D&D Beyond is a GREAT tool for new folks and experienced folks as well!!!!

loud spade
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Hello guys

lost silo
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Howdy

loud spade
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For new years i kinda wanna learn dnd because it looks so sophisticated and i really like storytelling aspect of it so i have no idea how to start

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lost silo
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Here are some great links to help ya get started. you can come back after and ask questions that you come to as you read

loud spade
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For dnd, can u like stray away from your party and be the villan or something around those lines?

hearty blaze
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Rarely. Only if the DM (and sometimes also the other players) agree

loud spade
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Oh thats sick

hearty blaze
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Most of the time you can’t

loud spade
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Do you have to like ask them first?

hearty blaze
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Yes

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Betraying the party is usually frowned upon, for obvious reasons

worn isle
#

Howdy

loud pumice
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DnD is built for the players to be fighting together on one side and the DM to be basically everything else

loud spade
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How would someone start playing?

hexed crest
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Hey im wanting to learn how to play as well!

loud spade
#

And whats the difference between like a d20 and a d100

hearty blaze
#

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

sage geyser
#

yo

hearty blaze
sage geyser
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whats dnd beyond in looking for community it keeps saying dnd beyond and dnd beyond vtt and just all that stuff

hearty blaze
loud spade
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Can the dnd character be dead?

sage geyser
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is it free

hearty blaze
#

?tag new dice

exotic remnantBOT
#

Dice

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

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

lost silo
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thank u nugget

hearty blaze
sage geyser
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like expensive or cheap

loud pumice
hearty blaze
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It’s for like species and subclasses, and yeah it’s fairly pricey

lost silo
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phantom. usually players dont have to pay anything if they dont want. the DM usually shares the books they have paid for. the advantage to the monthly subscriptions as a player is you can have unlimited characters

sage geyser
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do i need to pay for dhampir

hearty blaze
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Yes

sage geyser
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and monk

loud spade
hearty blaze
sage geyser
hearty blaze
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Don’t shoot the messenger

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But again if the DM have the books you’re set

lost silo
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someone has to pay for those things. so if you are in a campaign that the DM or other players share those sources, then you do not need them yourself.

sage geyser
lost silo
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and yes if you are starting the group with friends, maybe you cann all split the cost of the books u guys agree too

sage geyser
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nah in the soltitude rn

lost silo
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but someone has to have the D&D Beyond subscription too to share

loud spade
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Does a dnd character need to be alive? Can it be like a funny joke character?

sage geyser
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theres undead

loud spade
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What the what now

lost silo
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there is undead but it is RARE that a player plays as one. adds a big level of complexity

sage geyser
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older dnd allowed for the undead such as ghosts

lost silo
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new has it too, just not a common thing at all

sage geyser
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like my favourite class in game is the ghost

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it cant die it just rejuvinates

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and id be a literal phantom

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reborn is cool too i guess but no where near as good and has near to no combat prowess

loud spade
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Does dnd characters have to be serious? Or can it be funny

sage geyser
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if you read or wtach the manga or anime of one punch man you may know zombie man, he is an immortal being that regenerates its kinda liek him

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it can be whatever you want

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but that would be homebrew so many dms may not agree and not let you

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if you want a new concept

lost silo
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You can play however you wish when it comes to personality but it is a group game, so they group should all be on the same page. if they want a serious game and you are off the wall goofy, that may nopt work. but many times silliness is a part of it

sage geyser
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but backstory personality etc is allowed

loud spade
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I was thinking like a dumb orc mage that graduated by accident and all of his spells work but not how he wants it

sage geyser
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cant have spells malfunction thats up to the dice

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everythign else is ok

loud spade
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Interesting

hearty blaze
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There’s wild magic sorcery

loud pumice
hearty blaze
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Sounds perfect here

sage geyser
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if you wanted to you could shoot yourself with fireball or whatever

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but its not like you could get a negative luck boost

loud spade
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What if i name him after like the last thing he stole then its some dumb name like bread

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Would that be funny?

sage geyser
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maybe

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you might wanna make him a theif then

loud spade
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Oh yeahh

sage geyser
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thief*

loud spade
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A rogue right?

sage geyser
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rogues are op

sage geyser
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i main rogues and monks

loud spade
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A big buff orc thats supposed to be sneaky oh thats class

sage geyser
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you could do half orc

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or a bugbear, they are better in so many ways but actually stealthy

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orcs are good in mobility but they are raging barbaric bulls most of the time

main fulcrum
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I mean, they really don't have to be

loud spade
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Ohh i forgot to think about the race

sage geyser
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basically green aggressive minotaurs most of the time dont have to tho

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they can be friendly gentle giants

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just not how they are typically believed to be or depicted as

loud spade
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I got a funny oc now, thank you

sage geyser
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np

loud pumice
sage geyser
loud spade
visual mist
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An orc rogue is terrifying lmao. Imagine a 6'5 foot guy suddenly behind you

sage geyser
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thats like my people, we are depicted as agressive thieves or simian like barbaric tribe goers in africa but we are not, some of us are but most of us are not

loud pumice
sage geyser
loud spade
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Ok ok

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Is a backstory required?

sage geyser
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nah

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sometimes but mostly no

hearty blaze
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Most of the time it’s heavily recommended

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At least a short one.

sage geyser
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i personally do have one

valid bolt
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Orc. No stealth but high intimidation. "YOU NO SEE KRUG!"

loud spade
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NO DOOR, NO CRIME

valid bolt
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Pickpocket "Krug want NOW!" As he points at the pocket watch hanging out of there pocket

loud spade
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Because his name is the last thing he stole, his name changes a lot. Last week he was Coin Bonecrusher, Now hes Bread Bonecrusher.

lost silo
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ok lets keep this to questions for new folks. don't want to wash away topics or scare folks off

loud spade
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Sorry sorry

lusty musk
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spawns with evil intent...😼

sage geyser
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my charaters backstory was he was a monk in the midst of training then his monestary under attack suddenly everyone they ever cared for was being tortured to death, after to survive, he became a thief and met someone at a village currently at war whom held a mysterious object whom offered money for me and a group of others to go deliver it to a cave thousands of meters above ground level for a trade of supplies as its not possible for him to leave as they are low on numbers

loud spade
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And my character is bread bonecrusher😭

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Damn yalls are creative

white mantle
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hi guys!!

spice agate
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Hi me and a friend of mine want to play for the first time and have no idea where to start can someone help?

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lost silo
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there are the basics. look em over. if you specific questions. hope on back and ask. if you want to find a group then follow this

loud pumice
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cedar canopy
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Any suggestions for a simple dungeon crawler adventure for a new dm and new players?

white mantle
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does anyone know how to use the bots in the lf channel?? the link wont work in the FAQ

unborn solstice
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I just want to be a dwarve

loud pumice
white mantle
loud pumice
white mantle
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yes!!

loud pumice
hollow tendon
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hey guys i have a question how long ussualy you are looking for a game as a player ?

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and almost new player... well i played baldurs gate xd

lost silo
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highly depends on how picky you are. if you only have very specific needs it will be much harder. it is very hard to begin with as they raio of players to available DMs is FAR FAR FAR greater in the players side

loud pumice
hollow tendon
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well i dont care about needs i just want to play the first time heh

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whatever mode

white mantle
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i just need to play i’m not picky at all ngl, just bored and wants to learn more abt dnd

unborn solstice
loud pumice
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Still might take some time, maybe try join a couple one-shots while you're searching for a more permanent group

lost silo
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your best bet is to follow the steps to make a lookng for DM post following the steos in #find-a-game

loud pumice
white mantle
lost silo
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the next step is patience. also try facebook groups, reddit, and Roll20 has ways too

loud pumice
white mantle
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6-8 hour campaign.. oof

loud pumice
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You could think of it as just doing one quest and only one quest without deviating

unborn solstice
weary sandal
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I’m new and never played before I have a interest in the sorcerer class but don’t know where to start what would u recommend I do when creating my character on DnD beyond

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lost silo
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have you read through the basics yet peace?

weary sandal
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Yea

loud pumice
vagrant inlet
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i'm new as well but im more of a hands on kind of learner, are there any games i can join for newbies like me?

exotic remnantBOT
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Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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lost silo
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peace. start practing building a character on D&D Beyond and just go step by step. it does a great job explaining everything

white mantle
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whats 5e and stuff like that mean??

loud pumice
weary sandal
white mantle
loud pumice
small token
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Can you play fighter with a great sword? Or possibly Barbarian in heavy armor? I like idea of like a 2h knight someone good at dispensing martial justice and someone of noble birth and class but can really go to town on a bad guy wailing on them with a giant weapon

visual mist
small token
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Cool ty I’ll make a fighter with a great sword then

visual mist
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You can do Barbarian with Half plate though, since its Medium armor

loud pumice
small token
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Another quick question (and ty all for the awesome help while I wait for my campaign to start on Tuesday) would you recommend as a new player going with the recommended stats of class or rolling for them to make it bit more rng?

I admit I am just inpatient while I wait for campaign to start i am very excited to get going and learn how to play

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I downloaded neverwinter the mmo to have something in the world to keep me busy before and in between play sessions

I know it’s way different rules and gameplay more playing for the world and lore and I love mmos and taking a break from my current MMOs because of burnout

wild onyx
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Don't roll.

visual mist
loud pumice
wild onyx
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I don't trust DMs that demand rolled stats, but that's me.

visual mist
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From my personal experience, most DMs will have a set method they'll ask the whole party to stick with

small token
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Good to know

visual mist
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though I dont have any experience with community games, so if you participating in a community game they may be more flexible

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ultimately just ask your DM

wild onyx
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At level 1, you're "professional" standard in anything you get +4 or better in. Use that as a benchmark for what you want your character to be competent at. And never put Constitution below 10!

loud pumice
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Like @wild onyx said, never put Con below 10, that's just asking for your character to die.

mild glacier
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how do i find a party to play with

wild onyx
# mild glacier how do i find a party to play with

Check the listings in #looking-for-players for games that want people, read the details, respond as appropriate and cross your fingers.

Type /looking and select the option for #looking-for-dm to advertise yourself as a new player in search of a group. Be sure to include your regular availability!

There are other Discord servers where people gather for games. You can find them in #looking-for-community .

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

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Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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ruby marten
fallow perch
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How do I change my character?

loud pumice
torn flume
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i was reading about the Changeling race and got a question what if a player's character is a Changeling because of a traumatic past or whatever their memory changed in a way that makes them believe that they are another person from a different race, how would a DM handle this charchter

main fulcrum
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I'm not sure what you mean. Generally speaking, you wouldn't become a race because of trauma

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Believing you were a different species is something you could RP with pretty much any character, but honestly, I'm not really sure what the goal of that would be here

loud pumice
torn flume
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I believe i didn't explain myself well,as far as i know changeling can mimic other people's appearance
This specific changeling mimicked a person from a different race and they believe they are that person
My question would be if this information should be public to all the players or can the dm make it as plot twist and if so how can they do it since the players can figure it out from the modifiers or special attributes of a race

loud pumice
terse peak
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Hey guys!

real prairie
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Yooooooooooooko

hearty blaze
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Wahzzupppp

silver sinew
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Hello

lost silo
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evenin how may we help ya

terse peak
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How r yaa!

maiden remnant
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Hiii

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

real prairie
maiden remnant
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I need to find a game to be in😭

real prairie
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Same

terse peak
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real prairie
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hearty blaze
lost silo
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great info in the bots

hearty blaze
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Indeed

real prairie
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Sup nugget

hearty blaze
real prairie
hearty blaze
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If you’re feeling overwhelmed, I recommend just learning how to make a character, basic ability checks, modifiers, core gameplay, classes and combat.

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And of course, ask your questions here

real prairie
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@hearty blaze when making a character what are the like restrictions

hearty blaze
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Well, there are some methods of stat generations that streamline the power of chaarcters

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There’s also official classes, subclasses and species

kindred burrow
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hi

hearty blaze
terse peak
# hearty blaze So so far, what DO you understand?

Well, this isn't exactly my first time roleplaying, since I used to do text roleplay (without dice) on platforms like Amino. Uh, I've already created a character in D&D Beyond; I know how to create a character. But I still don't understand the dice system, when to use them, etc.

torn flume
# loud pumice If the character thinks that they're, lets just say a human for example, when th...

Yes but There are some characteristics that are different from race to race that may confuse the other players correct me if I'm wrong Changeling doesn't have darkvision while Half-Elves do have it if the Changeling believe that they are a half-elf and they were in night they wouldn't see anything which wouldn't make sense to other players while in this specific scenario it can be explained by another way or the dm can just avoid it or even use it as a way to foreshadow i also believe that there are so many of similar scenarios that th dm can't handle all of them so can the dm ignore some of the Minor rules for the sake of it or what exactly?(I've never played before I'm just asking from what i know)

hearty blaze
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Already off to a decent start then. Could you send the character here to see if you’ve made any hiccups?

harsh fjord
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?tag new dice

exotic remnantBOT
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Dice

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

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

hearty blaze
terse peak
hearty blaze
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But that’s just me

terse peak
loud pumice
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You could turn it into part of the character's story as well, like they're searching for someone that has the knowledge to explain why they don't have the "right" abilities.

hearty blaze
terse peak
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yeah i should change that

hearty blaze
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But overall good for a first try

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I see you’re playing on 2014 rules?

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Wait no

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Hm? How come you’re a variant human…those aren’t in the 2024 rules that your character is in. I know cuz you have weapon masteries

torn flume
loud pumice
loud pumice
hearty blaze
loud pumice
hearty blaze
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Ah I see

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That’s indeed true

sinful sparrow
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Hello!

loud pumice
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hi

wooden mason
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Hello 🙂 I am new to DND- just trying to figure out how to play. I bought a preset adventure and feel really stupid becuase none of it makes sense.

sullen anchor
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Hey everyone! My name is Aidan. I am new to DND. My friends have been into it, but I kind of just got into it recently.

I need some feedback on formulating a username to create my character. Any feedback or idea ideas would be great. Thank you!

harsh fjord
harsh fjord
sullen anchor
harsh fjord
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I get my names from the following: Random name generators. Translations from other languages. Stealing from disparate media sources my fellow players are unlikely to be familiar with. Remixing syllables, letters, and the like using the above methods.

wooden mason
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Is there anywhere we can just watch a game being platyed?

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*played

harsh fjord
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With a prewritten adventure, the situation is already created. The DM should know it not so that they corral the players to following it, but so that they know who/what players will find when they go in various directions. Your job as a player is to go on the adventure presented!

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There's also a lot of improvising a DM will have to do. Not sure if that's easier or harder for your particular 12-year-old!

wooden mason
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I think the problem is my 12 year old doesn't know how to direct us as the players... do the players always need to work in a team? We started the game...I trlaked to an Inn keeper and my son decided he wanted to start a bar fight and went compeltely off script...even though there isn't a script to follow

harsh fjord
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Yeah, it's a social collaborative game. It's unspoken, but you all should be working together more often than not.

loud pumice
wooden mason
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ok, I think I will have to read the DM book to help because we had no objective at all.

harsh fjord
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Yeah, that's an important bit: the adventure might just plop you down in a town and ask "What do you want to do?" but more likely it presents a problem to solve (which is where you heroes come in).

wooden mason
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Thats how it was presented haha, we were plopped down in this town and that was it! ok, I will do some more research. Thank you!

shrewd mango
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Hello im new to dnd ive always wanted to play but I dont know how or where to start

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terse peak
steel pelican
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Anyone need a fighter

hearty blaze
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As variant human doesn’t exist in 2024 rules. So you’d have to ask your DM.

harsh fjord
harsh fjord
lilac egret
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Hello. I am new to d&d.

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

lilac egret
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I don’t know how to create a character.

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Can you recommend or help how

bold basin
loud pumice
hearty blaze
lilac egret
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I have another question. Do I need to create a character every campaign? Or my character remains the same?

hearty blaze
patent cipher
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though you can do the later if you're cool with changing things as needed

lilac egret
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Thanks for the help guys

loud pumice
lilac egret
loud pumice
bold basin
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I feel so lost cause I’ve only played bg3 and became interested in d&d but I don’t know how to begin lol

hearty blaze
bold basin
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Oh thanks!

loud pumice
bold basin
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Oh I know it must be very different from bg3 it’s just how I started to think it would be cool to play a real campaign!

loud pumice
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I've heard & read stories of people playing DnD and essentially having hissy fits over the fact that they could do something in bg3 but were being told no because it didn't work the same way on table top

shrewd mango
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ive made a player what now

ruby marten
shrewd mango
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where do i start

loud pumice
shrewd mango
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thankyou

loud pumice
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np

bold basin
proud lake
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Hi, this is my first time playing dnd, if someone could help me out with the basics that would mean a lot

hearty blaze
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proud lake
hearty blaze
proud lake
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Thanks for the help

rich briar
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What’s the best way to learn how to dm if I can’t afford the guide

hearty blaze
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?newdm

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

hearty blaze
zinc urchin
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Hello 👋

rich briar
hearty blaze
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Idk about that logic pal

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You don’t learn to swim by jumping into the ocean

golden shell
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Chat I need help. So I’m new to dnd and I bought the starter player handbook and the monster manual and dice. Together that was like $150 dollars. After reading and researching, I found out that not all subclasses nor even races are in the book. And the races I want to be are in several different books. I’d have to spend another $200 just for a few more races and subclasses that I want to play. does anyone have the books? And can help me?

hearty blaze
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Your best bet is homebrewing them probably, or find some other way to access them

edgy onyx
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It's also a possibility that if you get into a game, the DM or other players can share their books

lost silo
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?dmtips

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

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

Embrace the shared story.

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

It’s not a competition.

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

Be fair and flexible.

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

Modify the adventure to suit your tastes.

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

Don’t worry about mistakes.

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

round oxide
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Hey guys, so i'm new to D&D and im interested on how you decide what your stats are for your charecter, for example strength, intelligence, charisma, etc

loud pumice
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there's 3 main ways, standard array, point buy and rolling. The easiest one to use is standard array.

round oxide
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And whats standard array?

weary sandal
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?tag new abilities

exotic remnantBOT
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Abilities

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

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

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

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

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

loud pumice
# round oxide And whats standard array?

@weary sandal has tagged the abilities, Point buy and point cost are the same thing. Random generation is the same thing that I was referring to when I said rolling.

agile yew
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hi I just started and I built this character can anyone review it and tell me if there's anything wrong and stuff

wheat crystal
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If you made it on D&DBeyond you can send the share link to the sheet. If you made it someplace else you can upload the sheet to a trusted file sharing site like Google Drive and send the share link to that instead

weary sandal
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Any suggestions on spell set for a beginner sorcerer

dull kindle
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Assuming level 1, magic missile + sleep

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Cantrips wise there's a bunch of options, I like Mind Silver + Prestidigitation + Fire Bolt

weary sandal
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Ty

midnight basin
# weary sandal Ty

These are good cantrips as well as guidance when you can pick that up.

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Presdigitation is a great rp spell along with minor illusion

gusty thicket
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hey can someone help me make a ranger human race for my friends dnd

hearty blaze
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What rule set and what level?

gusty thicket
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rule set is normal everything is allowed aslong as it aint dummy op

hearty blaze
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“Normal” isn’t what I’m asking. 2014 or 2024?

gusty thicket
hearty blaze
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Assuming you’re playing 5e

gusty thicket
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2014 pretty sure

hearty blaze
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Ok

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What stat generation method is the table using?

gusty thicket
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rolled

hearty blaze
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They’ll have to roll that in front of the DM. Unless they’ve already got the stats?

gusty thicket
hearty blaze
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Noted

gusty thicket
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13 17 16 13 16 7

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Oki

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Hm

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Pretty dang good

gusty thicket
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im allowed to up the 7 to 10

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cs everyone elses is 10+

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10, 17, 16, 13, 13, 16
Do you have the PHB?

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For the backgrounds

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Noted

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You have some options for backgrounds then

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yea

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What origin feat do you like?

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Charlatan (skilled), criminal (alert), guide (Magic initiate druid), wayfarer (lucky) and soldier (savage attacker) are your best options likely

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Plus you get another one for being human

hearty blaze
gusty thicket
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Ok
Now choose your ASI’s between strength, dex and con

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I recommend a +2,+1

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con dex or s

loud pumice
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Dex and Con

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Or con and dex

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alr

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con is 1 dex is 2

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And stats would be
10, 19, 17, 16, 13, 13

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yeah

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Oki

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Now choose an origin feat. Any

gusty thicket
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Swapped cha and strength, that’s fine

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so cha 13 dex 17 con 16 int 13 wis 16 str 10

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Ope, mb I mixed up the orde

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10 str, 19 dex, 17 con, 13 int, 16 wis, 13 cha was my suggestion

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Now you need to decide the origin feat, the skill proficiencies, the equipment and the backstory

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any equipment u rec?

loud pumice
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Heyho laynaHi
I'm in the process of making my first character, but i'm having some trouble trying to fit all the mechanics i would like into a cohesive package.
Is this the right channel for that kind of stuff or should i post in character-discussion? quagShy

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I'm trying to build a cleric in the 2024 ruleset. with some good offensive punch from range. My DM recommended the Light or Twilight domain (adjusted for 2024 rules). I'm having some troubles with origin and species selection tho

loud pumice
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I'd recommend going with Light domain, purely because it means no needing to adjust

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i was looking at the Guard, Scribe or Sage origins, either as a human or as a Tiefling.
Alert from Guard seems to synergize really nicely with the initiative advantage you would get from the Twilight domain and perception proficiency seems really good.
Skilled from scribe would give me the option of picking up Arcana, Persuasion and Slight of Hand proficiency to cover of a lack of a dedicated scolar in the party. I like the idea of picking Thaumaturge for my Devine Order to boost Arcana & religion even higher.
Magic initiate Wizard would be nice form even more cantrips, especially since all the cleric dmg cantrips are fail or nothing. Proficiencies seem pretty mediocre tho

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Light's definitely packed with firepower

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Scorching Ray seemed super cool. twilight gets some nice control spells tho and with a Fighter, Pali and potential Rouge that seems pretty important to have

loud pumice
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lemme consult the book real quick rooDerp

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nvm. i missread

loud pumice
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oh, the stats i rolled were 8 16 16 11 17 15 if that matters. My DM said since i rolled so well i get a +1 to put on a stat of my choosing

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And personally the flavor of scribe fits a bit better into the idea i have when thinking of a cleric that's not Trickery Domain rooKek

loud pumice
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that works, plus you'd be able to put the ASI onto Wis, whereas with Charlatan you can't

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still leaves the question of Tiefling or Human i suppose.

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I like humans personally

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Original feats are fun

crisp dew
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Is the current goliath race and the legacy one the same or are they different?

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They’re a lil different iirc

loud pumice
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if i go with Twilight domain i would also benefit from darkvision on a human as well rooThink

loud pumice
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