dnd-newcomers

[echo kelp]

No worries!

[lavish kayak]

#find-a-game , and dont share your real age on this server

[lone sparrow]

Mb

[fast drift]

Hey everyone! I'm really new to dnd and looking to join a game on the weekends. Anyone know any resources to find campaigns I can join?

[lone sparrow]

Where u from

[loud pumice]

try #looking-for-players

[fast drift]

Dang. I didn't even notice that channel. Thanks for the help!

[cedar sluice]

People, remember you can search the channel in the top right to filter for time zone or day. It really helps narrow things down.

The looking for players channel, I mean.

[pale anchor]

alr thx

sure, i coud not find the astral arms on the player book

[wheat crystal]

The Astral Arms are part of the Way of the Astral Self subclass, which isn’t part of the PHB

[pale anchor]

damn

where i can find it?

[wheat crystal]

The most recent publication of the subclass is in Fizban’s Treasury of Dragons though Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything also has it

[pale anchor]

thx

[fresh salmon]

hloo i am new can someone help me out

[cedar sluice]

Sure. What ya need there, by?

[vast lynx]

hey im new and i need help with starting an campain i have the heroes of the borderlands wilderness adventure and its says a region can last 60-90 minss but with me they always seem to last only for 15 mins i read the boxes provieded like how am i supose to add content

[lavish kayak]

In what way is it short?

can you describe how much content there is in a region?

[cedar sluice]

Part of the content will be added by players interacting within the environment around them. And there is a lot of improvising by the DM in response.

Just make a note of remembering what you improvise, players might bring it up later.

[hearty escarp]

Usually the bulk of time is spent with the players trying out different things, "probing" the content you out before them. If they perceive that there is no element of interactivity, they may just choose to move on.

Combat is a major time-filler as well. It rarely lasts less than 30 minutes and often more than 45 minutes depending on number of combatants and pc level.

I've had combats last the entirety of a 3 hour session though thankfully that is not too common

[outer token]

Hi, does anyone know how you go from a beginner to an intermediate player? I'd still categorize myself as a new player, but someone recently told me that I might be intermediate.

So, what should a new player know or know how to do before they're no longer considered a new player?

(if this doesn't fit here I dont mind moving it)

[hearty escarp]

I'd say you're an intermediate player if you know how your characters' abilities work without needing to ask the DM and are actively considering the things that make the game fun for all.

[outer token]

Even if I still need to look up how my spells work, or what my class is capable of at new levels?

[hearty escarp]

Everyone needs to look up things. If you look them up and afterwards understand how they work, I'd say you're intermediate.

[patent cipher]

maybe a more general idea of what most of the other classes do as well

[outer token]

Cool! Thanks for answering, this was informative

[patent cipher]

everyone needs to look things up sometimes

[hearty escarp]

Yeah, that's quite fair

[patent cipher]

Like you don't need to know the specific number of rages a barbarian gets as their key ability at any given level when playing wizard, but you should know that it gives damage resistance and maybe the duration

always a good idea to skim the details of the other classes at the table if not super familiar with them so you can coordinate better

[outer token]

I'd say that's fair, both for combat and roleplay potential

[dusty saffron]

I ran my first ever game and did about 3 sessions, and the two players got in a argument about each other's Role-playing and charcters and one refused to play with the other after. One kept complaining that the other was runing thier immersion by being too chaotic (I told them I didnt mind and had no idea what to do), very depressing.

[hearty escarp]

I'm sorry to hear that. D&D is a social game, so it's important that the people that participate also keep that in mind. This sounds like multiple things probably went wrong. To that end, I can recommend reading through the Ensuring Fun for All section in the free rules: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024/the-basics#EnsuringFunforAll

If one player announces that they're not having a hard time, it does to a large part fall to the DM to mediate.

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[hearty escarp]

Welcome! Check the above links to learn about the game. There are many places to find groups, both online and off, but on this server you can check #find-a-game

[loud pumice]

Please avoid saying your exact age, it is against server rules.

[fair pewter]

Just an FYI the server doesn't like when people share age here
It'd probably be best to say
"I'm an Adult" or "I'm a Minor"

Oop, the 39 Tigers in a trenchcoat already said something lmao

How do 39 Tigers fit in a Trenchcoat?!

[loud pumice]

I never said they're in a trenchcoat

[orchid stump]

sorry

[sour sable]

Yo what’s good guys I’m new here

And new to DnD

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[fair pewter]

But what if they were..? 🤔

[loud pumice]

then good luck confronting them

[fair pewter]

Rolling initiative as all the tigers finally burst out of the coat

[winter patio]

If I want to buy a dnd like board game which should I buy?

[harsh fjord]

To be clear, are you looking for a board game that approximates the feel of a D&D game or something else?

[patent cipher]

one deck dungeon is fairly interesting and has similar vibes

[winter patio]

DnD with all the character sheets, same rules, same DM style and everything

But can it come as board game

[patent cipher]

Dungeons and Dragons

[harsh fjord]

I'm not sure such a thing exists that isn't D&D itself.

[winter patio]

So wait DND dosent have set like known campaigns?

[patent cipher]

just run it as a proper pen and paper TTRPG, maybe one of the dungeon crawl heavy modules/campaigns

[hearty escarp]

Actually, the recent starter set, Heroes of the Borderlands, is very close to a boardgame (while still being D&D).

[winter patio]

The DM makes a story? Or does he narrate or do both

[harsh fjord]

D&D does have adventures, but it's not a board game in the traditional sense.

[winter patio]

Is it possible to play online?

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[patent cipher]

Yes, dnd provides campaign books and modules or the DM can come up with their own; but the DM narrates the story and plays the NPCs

[loud pumice]

Yes

[patent cipher]

yes

Read the information in #learn-to-play as well as the 'Playing the Game' and 'Character Creation' chapters in the free basic rules (https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024) following along with the instructions in the second chapter to create a character as practice.

You can use (https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/builder) to make your first character as it comes pre-loaded with the free rules and will help walk you through the process as you follow along with 'Character Creation'. If you'd instead prefer a printable character sheet, those can be found here: https://www.dndbeyond.com/resources/1779-d-d-character-sheets#OfficialCharacterSheets

Feel free to ask any questions you still have in #dnd-newcomers, and have your practice character looked over in #character-discussion to ensure your character follows proper character creation protocol.

There's a short interactive module here (https://www.dndbeyond.com/begin/en) to get an idea of the sorts of things you might encounter in gameplay, or you could seek out videos online of live gameplay examples or things of that nature.

Once you're ready, you can head over to #find-a-game to look for a group to join or can look on one of the many LFG discord servers, r/lfg on reddit, your friendly local game store, or anywhere else games can be found.

[winter patio]

How?

[harsh fjord]

It is possible to play online. You might want to look at the "What is D&D" and "How does it work" links above.

?tag new online

[exotic remnant]

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

[winter patio]

I’ve looked at the links

But I have many questions me and my friends

[lusty wren]

how many spells can i have for a level 1 artificer

[winter patio]

The game looks super cool but we watched the videos we get the rules but how to start playing is my concern

[harsh fjord]

Are you all playing online?

[winter patio]

I mean we can play irl and online

[harsh fjord]

Okay. Are you the DM or is someone else?

[winter patio]

Let’s say I am then?

[harsh fjord]

Okay, so. The things you need for D&D: people, dice (which can be digital), character sheets (freely available online), the rules (also freely available online), and an adventure (whether one someone else made or the DM makes themselves). You gather together, either in person or via some communication platform like Discord or Google Meet or whatever. The DM narrates the situation, the players each decide how their character acts, dice are rolled to see if any actions with a chance of failure succeed or not, the DM narrates the results. Repeat!

[loud pumice]

from Forge of the Artficier or Tasha's Cauldron?

[lusty wren]

theres a difference?

all i know i get 2 cantrips

[loud pumice]

Yes, there's a difference.

[lusty wren]

uhhh which do people use more

[harsh fjord]

I would bet more people currently use the 2014-compatible version since it's been out for longer, but I imagine the 2024 Forge of the Artificer version will eventually be more popular as new people will only be familiar with 2024 rules. Just a guess, though.

[loud pumice]

I'm not sure, but I do know that Forge of the Artficier is the updated one to better fit 2024 rules.

[lusty wren]

hmmm, i have +1 to Int modifier, online says i get number of int modifier + half my level rounded down so at level 1, i get 1 spell or 2 spells at level 1

[harsh fjord]

That's a pretty low modifier for an artificer. Did you roll for stats?

[lusty wren]

yeah, i rolled really low, we did 7 4d6 and remove lowest

[hearty escarp]

That's also already the first difference between the 2014 and 2024 artificer. 2024 has a fixed number of prepared spells, not dependant on the INT mod.

[harsh fjord]

Ouch.

[lusty wren]

my highest is 15 and i put that to my wis, since im playing a neutral good wandering warforge

[cursive moth]

I don't think anybody answered you, but what you're looking for is D&D Starter Set: Heroes of the Borderlands

That has all your sheets dice characters and maps, ready to play in a single package box just like a board game

[winter patio]

Where can I buy it?

[cursive moth]

But it's still the full D&D

[cursive moth]

Any board game/hobby shop or online

[loud pumice]

I think it would be 2 spells as from my understanding the "minimum of 1" applies to the number of spells gained from your player level

[winter patio]

Amazon?

[cursive moth]

Probably

[winter patio]

Alright thanks

[cursive moth]

Yeah it'll definitely be on Amazon actually, they're literally a bookstore

[harsh fjord]

It's sold out on Amazon US, though it does have a listing there.

[lusty wren]

how many spell slots do i get

[cursive moth]

Might be country dependant, I can see a dozen listings in Australia, but idk how Amazon works in USA

[harsh fjord]

Yep, very dependent!

[loud pumice]

2 level 1 spells slot as a level 1 character

[lusty wren]

oh, same number of spells i get

[winter patio]

I couldn’t find it 💀

I might be blind or smt

[harsh fjord]

It's currently sold out at Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/Dungeons-Dragons-Starter-Heroes-Borderlands/dp/B0FDJFR245

[hearty escarp]

I'd check local game stores and also board game stores, perhaps some got a copy somewhere.

(support local businesses if possible, Amazon is bad etc.)

[patent cipher]

https://dndstore.wizards.com/us/en/product/1246473/heroes-of-the-borderlands-starter-set is a combination of both the physical and digital edition, can order from there it seems

[cedar sluice]

There's a Tomb of Annihilation board game. Also a Temple of Elemental Evil board game. But those by default aren't intended to play as D&D. You can certainly use them alongside their campaign books and repurpose the themed minis and parts and whatnot. Keep in mind they are fairly old and kinda expensive.

[upbeat hawk]

Hey im new just started t get into d&d how is yall

[cedar sluice]

Getting good with coffee

[upbeat hawk]

Is there any campaigns I can join?

[cedar sluice]

Check #find-a-game

[upbeat hawk]

Ok

[small token]

If I’m enjoying dnd (which I am) should I get the dungeon masters and monster manual rulebooks?

I eventually want to become a dungeon master but not for a while (However I have a coupon I can use to get both of those for $80 +tax at my local game cafe when I get paid end of the month)

I have the players handbook currently and it’s a lot of help so far

[harsh fjord]

If you really do expect to be a DM, those are great resources, but they aren't strictly necessary.

[small token]

Cool ty

[cedar sluice]

Just make sure they are the same version as your player's handbook

[small token]

Would say the starter set for $40 after coupon be a better starting dm set? And yeah my PHB is 2024 edition

[cedar sluice]

Do you plan to run pre-written or mainly make your own?

[small token]

I want to start learning pre written but eventually make my own (I am an author and would love to put a variation of my novels into a campaign one day)

[cedar sluice]

Might be good to get the monster manual and the borderlands set, then get the DMG later. While not needed, the borderlands set has a number of tokens and maps that can be used for its own stuff, but also for future custom stuff

[harsh fjord]

Plus, a chunk of the DMG is freely available: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024/the-basics

[small token]

Awesome good to know

[cedar sluice]

The reason I say the monster manual is because there are polymorph and wildshape and pet options that can make use of it as a player, not just being a DM.

[harsh fjord]

Also, while making an adventure is tough, making creatures is even harder without a baseline.

[cedar sluice]

And any pre-written adventure will cite stuff from the monster manual.

[small token]

Awesome I appreciate all the help y’all are wonderful here and very welcoming to new players such as me it’s great

[wind wind]

Hi guys, so my first time here, Im new in the dnd so dont, please, call me newbie cause I don't know so much about the topic, but Im here to try

[cedar sluice]

That's why I really like the ToV game master's guide. Great instructions to build functional and fairly balanced things from scratch. Monsters, subclasses, etc.

[wind wind]

A question to do the normal sheet about our beautiful character we use which dice?

[harsh fjord]

Are you talking about rolling for stats? You use six-sided dice, but if you don't have a DM yet, you shouldn't roll for stats as most DMs would want to witness those rolls.

[cedar sluice]

Why is being a newbie a bad thing? Is this some concept I'm too old to understand? Everyone is a newbie when they start. Sucking at something is the first step towards being kinda okay at something.

[winter patio]

https://a.co/d/9A8k7xO does this one work too since the other one is out of stock

[wind wind]

Okay thx

[patent cipher]

Read the information in #learn-to-play as well as the 'Playing the Game' and 'Character Creation' chapters in the free basic rules (https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024) following along with the instructions in the second chapter to create a character as practice.

You can use (https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/builder) to make your first character as it comes pre-loaded with the free rules and will help walk you through the process as you follow along with 'Character Creation'. If you'd instead prefer a printable character sheet, those can be found here: https://www.dndbeyond.com/resources/1779-d-d-character-sheets#OfficialCharacterSheets

Feel free to ask any questions you still have in #dnd-newcomers, and have your practice character looked over in #character-discussion to ensure your character follows proper character creation protocol.

There's a short interactive module here (https://www.dndbeyond.com/begin/en) to get an idea of the sorts of things you might encounter in gameplay, or you could seek out videos online of live gameplay examples or things of that nature.

Once you're ready, you can head over to #find-a-game to look for a group to join or can look on one of the many LFG discord servers, r/lfg on reddit, your friendly local game store, or anywhere else games can be found.

[harsh fjord]

That's a different set.

[winter patio]

Is it still same game and concept?

[torn flume]

For the spell "hold person" it requires the targets to be humanoids but what if it's used in a target that has 2 forms on humanoid and the other is not would it work while they are in the humanoid form and disactivate if they are in the other form?

[harsh fjord]

Yep, just a different adventure and coat of paint, essentially.

And different contents in the box. The rules and such are the same, though.

[cedar sluice]

Basically, the stat block needs to say humanoid, regardless of form. However, different tables do things different, so your DM may handle things different from the book. As long as they keep things consistent.

[patent cipher]

Which, depending on the campaign, can be fairly few and far in between

[winter patio]

Okay cool

[cedar sluice]

If it's the borderlands set and the hellfire set, you could potentially use materials from both together too.

[long sparrow]

Meep

So i kinda messed up on the roles part, any way I can redo it?

[harsh fjord]

id:customize

[livid osprey]

Hello dearest humans, I am very interested in DnD, barely watched any content and never played it before. Always looks like a heep of fun though, how do I get into it???

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[harsh fjord]

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.

[timid locust]

-# I would love it if you moved points 3 and/or 4 to the top

[orchid stump]

can anyone teach me how to get started and how to play plz

[livid osprey]

Thank you kind humans

[harsh fjord]

Genuinely, I'll think about it. I think the lower the bar for entry, the better, and while I agree that the rules are fundamental, I know they scare folks off.

Appreciate the note, sincerely.

[livid osprey]

Rules indeed scare me

[harsh fjord]

D&D, alas, is a game of rules.

[daring obsidian]

lf DM
can be a beginner or expert
can handle freaky level max
not into weird stuff
chill
gmt+6-8
imaginative superlative
not easily ragebaited
dm if interested (we all beginners so bear with us)

[livid osprey]

Yeah but I like rules explained to me rather than self read BUT for this I shall make an exception

[timid locust]

I understand completely

[patent cipher]

Read the information in #learn-to-play as well as the 'Playing the Game' and 'Character Creation' chapters in the free basic rules (https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024) following along with the instructions in the second chapter to create a character as practice.

You can use (https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/builder) to make your first character as it comes pre-loaded with the free rules and will help walk you through the process as you follow along with 'Character Creation'. If you'd instead prefer a printable character sheet, those can be found here: https://www.dndbeyond.com/resources/1779-d-d-character-sheets#OfficialCharacterSheets

Feel free to ask any questions you still have in #dnd-newcomers, and have your practice character looked over in #character-discussion to ensure your character follows proper character creation protocol.

There's a short interactive module here (https://www.dndbeyond.com/begin/en) to get an idea of the sorts of things you might encounter in gameplay, or you could seek out videos online of live gameplay examples or things of that nature.

Once you're ready, you can head over to #find-a-game to look for a group to join or can look on one of the many LFG discord servers, r/lfg on reddit, your friendly local game store, or anywhere else games can be found.

[lofty arrow]

How easy are psychic powers to put onto a character?

Cuz that’s my sona’s whole thing—if it’s hard to do I can just use Kazemi as a sword fighter or something instead-

[umbral rose]

Hello i got a question on something that confused me a bit.

What is the difference between armor training and armor proficiency for eg heavy armor training and heavy armor proficiency ? or are they the same thing but with different namings?

[fallen surge]

There are quite a few subclasses of a variety of playstyles that are themed around psychic powers. There are options for both martial and magical characters

Psi-Knight Fighter, Soulknife Rogue, Great Old One Warlock, and Abberant Sorcerer are the ones I can think of off the top of my head. There's probably more that I'm not remembering

[timid locust]

Armor Proficiency is the outdated term for Armor Training. They mean the same thing, functionally.

[patent cipher]

Like half the classes have a psionic subclass
Great Old One Warlock
Soulknife Rogue
Psi Warrior Fighter
Aberrant Mind Sorcerer
etc

[lofty arrow]

thats actually awesome okay cool

[patent cipher]

there's also the Psion class but it's still in playtesting, will likely come out with the Dark Sun book hopefully some time this year

[dull kindle]

Aberrant Mind Sorc as well

[glossy thunder]

Hey I wanna start playing dnd but not with another website,like in a discord chat,ya know? Is that possible?

[harsh fjord]

?tag new online

[timid locust]

Dyno...

[glossy thunder]

hm?

[harsh fjord]

Yes, it is possible to play online: https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/750-new-players-guide-how-to-play-d-d-online

[glossy thunder]

yea like online without the website just like a dc chat

[harsh fjord]

It's up to the table what websites are in use, whether it's just Discord or platforms like Roll20 and the like.

A way to communicate is pretty essential for D&D. Besides rolling dice and recording character info, everything else is optional.

[cedar sluice]

i've run a campaign for like a year and a half using discord voice chat and people had their character sheets printed out as paper and rolling real physical dice, or were using dndbeyond and digital dice. it works, you just need to come up with a system that works for the table and the game. the hardest thing honestly was trying to figure out how to use maps via just discord, but i managed.

if discord had a whiteboard option like the old MSN messenger, it would have worked really well, honestly.

[patent cipher]

it does as one of the apps IIRC

[cedar sluice]

nice. basically multiplayer MS Paint. incredibly rough compared to any other VTT, but it'll serve in a pinch

[glossy thunder]

What are all the stats for classes in dnd

[timid locust]

Do you mean the abilities each class has? You can read through them right here in the Basic Rules:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024/character-classes

[vestal wave]

You can go to dndbeyond and look up each class and what they give, as well.

[glossy thunder]

not abilities
Like atk,defense

Allthe stats

[timid locust]

That's not determined by a player's class.

[vestal wave]

Stats are generally determined by rolls when you first make a character, and depending a combination of your class and species and background/feats you pick, they alter certain stats.

Some classes, like sorcerer, benefit largely from one specific stat (in this case, charisma) when doing what they do. (In this case, Sorcerer's use Charisma for their spellcasting)

[stray topaz]

Health is decided by a constitution score, along with race and class
Attack damage is decided by your weapon and the corresponding core stat of the attack

[timid locust]

-# Since rolled stats aren't usually recommended for new players, we generally try to point people towards the standard array in this channel

[vestal wave]

Ah gotcha.

[glossy thunder]

Thx

[vestal wave]

No problem. Hope this answered your question a bit!

[uneven finch]

yea it's better that someone uses points, that 26-30 points to distribute so it's more done better

[uneven finch]

it's not like that health

[stray topaz]

Is it not?

[uneven finch]

health is decided by both the die you throw

so the die given by your class

and on top of that the constitution modifier

that is added

[stray topaz]

That’s what I said, no?

[uneven finch]

barbarian has 1d12 for pv, bard,warlock,sorcerer,monk,druid,ranger 1d8, paladin,warrior 1d10, mage 1d6

[uneven finch]

you said it's decided by the constitution you give

like the modifier is your hp

oh now i see

[stray topaz]

I said it was decided by constitution, race and class
I think that came across wrong due to my wording and emphasis on con but I thought it flowed better

[uneven finch]

you didn't specify i didn't see it earlier

[uneven finch]

okok

my bad

[stray topaz]

No problem!

[unborn pecan]

i'm trying to use that submit looking for dm button for the bot but it's not submitting why?

[harsh fjord]

The usual culprits are not having embeds enabled and not sending it in a channel. (Folks sometimes DM the bot instead of running the command in the server.)

You might try reinstalling your Discord client.

[uneven finch]

no...

[unborn pecan]

it says i don't have permission to send messages in that channel

how do i run the command

[uneven finch]

there is a channel

[harsh fjord]

You can run the command wherever you can type.

[uneven finch]

go all the way down

there is a channel named "Find a Game"

[lost silo]

Run the command in this channel

[uneven finch]

you just need to click the hashtag "Looking for a DM"

if you can't use the bot

[harsh fjord]

Incorrect. The hashtag takes you to the channels. The command begins with a /.

[uneven finch]

bro i ain't talkin about the bot

scroll the channels down all the way down

see it yourself

the hashtag and slash takes it both to that channel

[timid locust]

I think you're misunderstanding the problem that Eden was having. It wasn't about finding the channel, it was about where to post the command for that channel.

[unborn pecan]

i don't seem to be able to type anything there and even whe clicking the hashtag looking thing nothing happens

[unborn pecan]

yes this

[uneven finch]

post?

[harsh fjord]

Step 1. Go to any channel where you can type.
Step 2. Type /looking.
Step 3. Highlight the channel you want to post in.
Step 4. Hit Enter.
Step 5. Fill out the form you're directed to.
Step 6. Hit Enter.

[unborn pecan]

it worked

thank you

[harsh fjord]

Glad you got it sorted!

[gusty vortex]

This is probably a commonly asked question, but do newcomers have a harder time trying to find a game for the first time?

[unborn pecan]

i lucked out and found a game same week i started searching

[green ginkgo]

Hi there I really wanna play dnd for the first time can you help

[gusty vortex]

Good for you, hopefully I can find something too

[unborn pecan]

go to looking for players channel

[unborn pecan]

hope it lasts some of my group members are really cool

[green ginkgo]

I can't find it

Pls help

[timid locust]

Hmm, I'd say it honestly depends. The more you know, the better (obviously), but common pitfalls that some new players make are as follows:

• Unwilling to read up on the rules at all, prior to their first game
• Unwilling to budge on their dream character idea
• Pitch themselves as "bad at the game" because they're new, which certainly doesn't help their chances

[unborn pecan]

try searching on the search bar

[timid locust]

#find-a-game You'll want to read through the instructions on this channel first.

[green ginkgo]

Thnx

[gusty vortex]

That’s understandable and it makes sense. I do know a lot of the basic rules, but I’m still learning of course. For a character, I guess I don’t really have a “dream character” in mind yet. And I can’t say I’m bad if I’ve never played before.

[fallen surge]

As a newcomer, you will have a little bit more narrow options than an experienced player. Experienced players like to start their campaigns at higher levels, because the low levels often act as a tutorial of sorts. But its for that exact reason that its so important for newcomers to start at as low of a level as possible. So you should avoid joining campaigns that start at higher levels.

[gusty vortex]

That’s what I was thinking. I’m thinking of starting out with a shorter basic adventure, or a one shot I think it’s called to help get me started and to at least get a feel of the basic rules and gameplay.

[fallen surge]

Yep, that's a good plan. Short adventures and one shots are a good way to dip your toe in the water and get a feel for things

[gusty vortex]

I had a feeling, thank you for your help!

[torn flume]

Lorewise how do people see warlock of actual gods that already have clerics... I know that would probably depend on the DM but is there any "official" answer

[harsh fjord]

I don't think gods typically have warlocks? But for official lore discussions, we have #dnd-lore. They may know more.

[torn flume]

Thx and for gods having warlockd i'm new but I'm pretty sure that the devs have said yes and when you look at examples of entities that can have warlock you would find some gods

[harsh fjord]

Do you have an example in mind?

[fallen surge]

This was removed from the 2024 version of the class, but the 2014 description of Warlocks includes this snippet:

A warlock is defined by a pact with an otherworldly being. Sometimes the relationship between warlock and patron is like that of a cleric and a deity, though the beings that serve as patrons for warlocks are not gods.

[timid locust]

Strange, as the Raven Queen notoriously has warlocks, from the lore. Lolth does as well, I believe.

Nonetheless, your Warlock's patron and their place in the world is something best asked to your DM.

[fallen surge]

You’re right, it definitely seems like something they went back on over time. It’s important to remember that this was written back when the only subclass options were Fiend, Fey, and Great Old One

[sleek skiff]

Ello ello

[harsh fjord]

Welcome!

[sleek skiff]

Heard about DnD, but have never played it. Where to get started? Are there any new groups starting?

[exotic remnant]

Welcome to Adventure!

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

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[harsh fjord]

#learn-to-play and the opening two parts of the rules linked above ("Playing the Game" and "Character Creation") are good to check out first!

[torn flume]

I couldn't find the source but i'm pretty sure tiamat and asmodeus are gods and archdevils so they can have both

[sonic sparrow]

Hi, I have some questions about the Paladin: Oathbreaker

I'm going to be the host of a short (3 sessions of 2 - 3 hours) campaign and we are all new to the game, but a player is excited to play this class. I looked it up and the Oathbreaker spells begin at level 3

[harsh fjord]

There's some spirited debate around the oathbreaker being only for evil NPCs rather than being a player-facing option at all. So it's not a given that a player can pick this class.

[sonic sparrow]

So I assume it has to start as a normal paladin and then break the oath at some point? Just asking before they begin working on their backstory so i dont waste heir time

Oh...

Yea, the whole leaving religion to pursue a more evil goal is not too hero friendly

[harsh fjord]

Right. You can allow it, of course, but whether they're just fallen paladins who had a moment of weakness or ones who intentionally chose evil is your call (with table input, probably).

[echo kelp]

Also note this channel is intended to help folks new to D&D get started with learning the core game rules and mechanics.

[sonic sparrow]

Oh. I'm sorry. I thought it was for all general discussions between newcomers.

[echo kelp]

Ah no worries! Just noting the intent of this channel is to help get folks started with D&D

[sonic sparrow]

Thank you. I'll come back to the channel when I have a more appropiate question. I assume this goes into #dnd-discussion then?

[harsh fjord]

I would probably suggest #dm-discussion myself.

[echo kelp]

For more DM support/feedback, and suggestions there’s #dm-discussion

Yeah I think this fits more of a DM discussion topic

[sonic sparrow]

Okay

[echo kelp]

Hope you and your friends have fun with your game!

[sonic sparrow]

Thank you All this planning is making me sweat bullets

[harsh fjord]

Remember that it's a game and the point is to have fun, not to get everything right (whatever that may mean)!

[sonic sparrow]

Yea, that's something i've seen mentioned in every video :o

I'm definitely taking it well, there's just so many nuances to take into account

[harsh fjord]

Sure, but those will come with time and practice. Try to find the joy for yourself!

[sonic sparrow]

Thanks, i'm rly looking forward to it :D

Mind if I ask you one more thing related to my original question? On the dm channel this time :p

[harsh fjord]

Sure, see you there.

[atomic laurel]

Hi everybody!! I have question.

can u play campaign that says its for 2-3lvl (The Wolves of Welton) with lvl 1 newbies?

[harsh fjord]

You can, but it's balanced for a higher level group, so it might end with the party dying. Why not use A Most Potent Brew, which is for level 1?

[atomic laurel]

My friends asked for a campaign that is set in wilderness (In the forest)

Is Potent Brew like that?

[harsh fjord]

Nope, but neither is a campaign; those are one-shots.

[atomic laurel]

ye I meant one-shots sorry.

If anybody knows about good one-shot set in wilderness for lvl 1

[harsh fjord]

You can find wilderness one-shots for level 1 easy: https://www.dmsguild.com/en/browse?theme=45535-wilderness&src=fid1000261&productType=45418-1st-tier-levels-1-4&edition=1000261-5th-edition

[atomic laurel]

Thank u very much ❤️

[winter patio]

How do I play dnd online w friends again?

[harsh fjord]

?tag new online

[exotic remnant]

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

[harsh fjord]

• Grab dice, character sheets, the rules, any adventure being run.
• Log onto your communication platform of choice.
• Play!

[exotic remnant]

Welcome to Adventure!

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

• [What is D&D?](#learn-to-play message)
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[harsh fjord]

The rules above and #learn-to-play should help get you more familiar!

[nocturne siren]

Appreciate it @harsh fjord

[umbral rose]

In the CANTRIPS & PREPARED SPELLS section of the character sheet,
Can I have spells of a higher level than I? like for when i eventually level up or can i not even slot them in unless I'm at the appropriate level?

[main fulcrum]

You can't learn a spell until you have the ability to cast it

If you want to plan ahead, that's fine, but you don't have a spell prepared until you actually get to the level with those spell slots and choose it (or do wizard spellbook things to get it)

[umbral rose]

Thanks ❤️

[fallen surge]

It depends on how you gain that spell. For example, if you're learning spells through your class, every class has something like this written into its rules:

Changing Your Prepared Spells. Whenever you gain a Bard level, you can replace one spell on your list with another Bard spell for which you have spell slots.

So For example, a level 1 bard cannot prepare Aid, even though Aid is a Bard spell, because Aid is a 2nd level spell and a level 1 Bard only has 1st level spell slots. However, if you learn spells through other means, then you follow whatever rules it says in those other means. For example, if you're playing in a game that uses the 2014 rules, its possible for a level 1 character to gain the Fey Touched feat, and part of that feat is that your character learns Misty Step. So even though Misty Step is a 2nd level spell, its still possible for a level 1 character to know it. They wouldn't be able to cast it through their own spell slot though, until they gain 2nd level spell slots.

[sour perch]

hey guys I am a new DM and was hoping someone could help me with combat encounters for a one shot I am running? The party is level 8 but I have no idea if the monsters I want to use are too powerful for them or too weak.

[cedar sluice]

t-rex inhabited by an intellect devourer.

likely that's too high of a CR, but imagine their faces when they run into that thing

[main fulcrum]

#dm-discussion is the main channel for that kind of advice since it's DM focused and you'll likely get more answers there. This one is more for absolute beginners

[native flume]

I could not find a general or a goofy channel, so I'm putting it here
You cannot convince me that the duck song does not fit perfectly with ragebaiting your DM
https://open.spotify.com/track/2I66eI2j2ZfOe9q8TMLPbj

oh wait I thought dnd general said dm general uhh ignore this

[loud pumice]

you probably want #non-dnd-topics or #dnd-discussion

[hollow spruce]

Not really a Newcomer but I haven't played in 3 years, I had an idea for a new character but I don't know if the mechanics work like I remember

Wasn't there a spell or skill that allows me to place a rune on an item and put a spell into the rune?

[loud pumice]

you might be thinking of the Glyph of Warding spell or the Rune Carver background/Rune Shaper feat from Glory of the Giants

[potent depot]

Is it possible to spectate someone's game?

[hollow spruce]

Was it possible to change the spell type of the glyph? I remember someone using fireball on a glyph I think. And the next question would be what is the condition for the glyph to activate?

[loud pumice]

technically yes, although I'm not sure if people would be willing to let that happen

[loud pumice]

According to the 2024 rules a Glyph of Warding can either be a Spell Glyph or Explosive Rune.
Spell Glyphs can have a 3rd level+ spell prepared into it, as long as it is a either an AOE or has a singular target.
The spell description also states that you decide what the trigger is when casting the Glyph.
I'd assume that the 2014 version would be pretty similar

[hollow spruce]

If I remember correctly you can't move the item with the rune too far away from the casting spot right?

Would I theoretically be able to make a Barbarian Wizard hybrid that Inscribes Explosive glyphs of warding onto big sticks to basically boomstick my enemies?

[dense loom]

Guys idk where to start on some faruen map

[loud pumice]

10ft from the casting spot is how far the glyph can be moved without triggering, otherwise it goes off on the caster's chosen trigger

[hollow spruce]

10 feet sounds enough to bonk my enemies

[loud pumice]

Could you be more specific, I don't quite understand what you're asking.

[dense loom]

I'm a new player

[loud pumice]

yea, unfortunately it has a casting time of 1hr

[hollow spruce]

Mannnn

Is there any way to work around that?

[dense loom]

Me and my friends wanted to play dnd so we made a board(yeah I'm so broke I cant even afford a starter pack)

It was like the tutorial said that we make squares on a paper is it correct

[loud pumice]

Not that I'm aware of, but someone somewhere probably has.

[dense loom]

Yo 1 quesiont I dont know how to start

[loud pumice]

Have you read the basic rules?

[dense loom]

The book is downloading

Done

[loud pumice]

which book?

[dense loom]

Wait

All of the free books on the app

Inc dnd beyond basic rules

[loud pumice]

You can do that, you don't have to, the free rules on dndbeyond is enough to start playing

[dense loom]

?

[dense loom]

I download vecna one from scribd too

[loud pumice]

Vecna: Eve of Ruin?

[dense loom]

Ye

[loud pumice]

I haven't read that one, so I won't be much help on answering questions about it

[dense loom]

Have u watch stranger things?

[loud pumice]

No, Stranger Things isn't something that interests me

[dense loom]

Didnt like it at first thot it was trash until a friend begged me to watch I completed 2 days ago I was like DAYUMMMMM

Bye gotta sleep it's almost 5am for me

[sour comet]

Yo

[loud pumice]

hi

[sour comet]

I want to go in a game got any place for me?

[loud pumice]

#looking-for-players is probably what you're looking for, unless you want to be a DM at which point you want #looking-for-dm

[exotic remnant]

Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

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

[vapid summit]

in the character maker section of dnd beyond there are some things to check or uncheck whitch ones should i check for a 5e character:
Homebrew
Character options designed by other players and uploaded to D&D BEYOND. Talk to your DM before including Homebrew content.

Core Rules
Character options from the Player’s Handbook, Dungeon Master’s Guide, Monster Manual, and D&D Beyond Basic Rules.

Expanded Rules
Character options from supplementary sourcebooks beyond the Core Rules.

2014 Core Rules
Character options from the 2014 Player's Handbook, Dungeon Master's Guide, Monster Manual, and Basic Rules.

2014 Expanded Rules
Character options from supplementary sourcebooks such as Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything and Xanathar’s Guide to Everything, that are beyond the 2014 Core Rules.

Legacy/Noncore
Character options from older sources that may conflict with the Core Rules. These include sources that are out of print or created for charity.

[wheat crystal]

For simplicity keep only Core Rules and Expanded Rules checked on

Homebrew as the category says is up to DM approval, as is the use of 2014 / Legacy content

[serene knot]

I am completely new to dnd and I really want to get into it. Is there any tips to starting as someone who’s never touched a dnd game only watching media such as critical roles yt channel and their series like mighty nein.

[exotic remnant]

Welcome to Adventure!

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[bold pawn]

So I am new as well… trying to get my husband into dnd as well so we can do it together I want to make a back story and my own character is it socially acceptable to use google Gemini for that? That’s a way for me to ask about all races and types in one place so my adhd brain can comprehend it

[echo kelp]

You can but remember our server rules - you may not post AI generated work on our server

[bold pawn]

I tried on the app and it’s too much information for me

[echo kelp]

I’d recommend starting with the free basic rules to start

[bold pawn]

Okay

[echo kelp]

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

[serene knot]

thank you this helps a lot

also do you have any tips on convincing people to play dnd with you I have a good sized friend group i want to play with but there not interested at all

[echo kelp]

“Hey do you want to try a role playing game with me?”

Maybe watch a livestream D&D game with them so they can get a feel for how fun (and crazy!!!) a game can be.

[vapid summit]

what is the main thing that 2014 adds

[wheat crystal]

Content from the 2014 version of the 5e ruleset

For example, the option to select the 2014 version of the Fighter class. The game versions are generally compatible with each other but a few things need adjustments to ensure full compatibility. It's also a lot easier to port 2014 content to a 2024 game than to port 2024 content to a 2014 game.

[vapid summit]

im very new and my dm is very new would it be best just to leave it out (do most people use 2014 or do they use the updated version)

?

[vapid summit]

also does the sage background allow you to choose 2 other cantrips and 1 lv1 spell on top of the 3 cantrips and 6 lv 1 spells to start?

[wheat crystal]

Your game will be running one of the 2 rulesets, and it's up to the DM to decide. Starting out I recommend the 2024 version since it's the newest and relatively easy to port content forward if you happen to own/have access to old 2014 content.

[wheat crystal]

The 2024 Sage background gives you the Magic Initiate (Wizard) Feat, which does give you extra spells on top of the normal starting ones you get for being a Wizard

[graceful shore]

Hi everyone! 100% new to dnd and i have a question... could someone explain in super simple terms how to fill out the spellcasting sheet for my character? or look over to see if ive even done it correctly?

[hearty blaze]

I can look over it!

But you choose out however amount of spells the class lets you

[graceful shore]

Can i send you a dm?

[hearty blaze]

Sure

[vapid summit]

so that means you can have 5 cantrips and 7 1st spells?

[main fulcrum]

If you're a wizard and take that background, yes

[sour spoke]

Finally grew enough courage to take the first step in all of this. I'll figure out the rules later but before I come back to deep-dive into it. Is there something I should have prepared ahead of time? Like a character sheet or something? (I intend to approach D&D with a player mindset before I try my hand at DM work.) If so, where can I find a character sheet? Is there a universal one that's applicable?

[wheat crystal]

If you wanted to look for players for your game check out #find-a-game !

[lone sparrow]

how does tgat work

[wheat crystal]

The instructions are contained within the channel

[umbral wyvern]

So, you can create a charter sheet online, but I've heard that it's usually better for you to learn the rules if you write out the sheet yourself.

[sour spoke]

ah, gotcha. Rules first, then the sheet. What D&D edition is most common, and where can I find the rules behind that?

[wheat crystal]

The most effective thing you can do to prepare ahead of time is to have a good familiarity with the Basic Rules. You don't always have to have a character prepared but it helps to have an idea of what you want to play.

The official 2024 5e character sheet is found here:
https://media.dndbeyond.com/compendium-images/phb/downloads/DnD_2024_Character-Sheet.pdf

As for the free Basic Rules, they're linked in #learn-to-play as well as this channel's pins. Otherwise here:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024

I recommend reading through the first 2 chapters "Playing the Game" and "Character Creation" at the very least. Take your time and feel free to ask any questions you have along the way!

[sour spoke]

Well THIS jumpstarts me a whole bunch. Thank you very much fellow JOAT!

[vapid summit]

what is faith? I was looking on the character builder and got to faith it dosent have a drop down and i havent heard of it before.

[white plinth]

My oldest brother said to watch viva la dirt league as a good start, is he right?

[echo kelp]

It's mostly a humor shorts although I believe they do record their D&D campaign. I don't know about their campaign but have seen some of their amusing shorts.

[white plinth]

They have 'entire campaign episodes'

[wheat crystal]

Faith refers to your character's actual faith, whether that be to a specific deity or spiritual belief. You don't have to put anything there if you don't want to.

[white plinth]

That aren't shorts

[echo kelp]

They do have shorts. Again I can't speak to their D&D campaign stream/shows.

[white plinth]

Ok, thx :> im just gonna binge watch it all

[vapid summit]

anyone know what faith is? is it manditory?

[wheat crystal]

Your character might not follow a single deity/pantheon's teachings super closely, or may worship many casually in day-to-day life (e.g. a small prayer to Tymora before gambling, a small prayer to Silvanus before harvesting crops, etc.). They may not believe the gods worthy of worship, or maybe religion has never played an important role in their life.

[wheat crystal]

I replied to your original question here: #dnd-newcomers message

[echo kelp]

D&D shows I can speak to are Critical Roll (high-end production values now days, very tight-knit group, some pretty epic campaigns, not family friendly), Oxventure (initial campaign was nice and silly, newest Wyrdwood campaign is much more dark fairy-tale vibes and serious), and Dungeon Dude's Dungeons of Drakkenheim campaign (good example of a homebrew campaign, stays close to core game rules/mechanics outside of homebrew setting with some magical items).

[vapid summit]

thanks i missed that

it didn't highlight for some reason 🤷‍♂️

also what is lifestyle and why wouldn't you pick the max amount of gp instead of nothing?

[main fulcrum]

That's how much you're spending, not how much you earn

[vapid summit]

spending on what

[echo kelp]

Spending on living that quality of lifestyle

[vapid summit]

so it doesn't really do anything or what why wouldn't you pick wretched because you don't have to pay anything

[vagrant breach]

Rent, basically

If your character is the kind of person who would sleep in a stable with the horses in order to pinch a penny, then sure, you can live the wretched lifestyle

If your character prefers the finer things, then the finer things don’t come cheap

[echo kelp]

Think of it as a roleplay prompt rather then an actual mechanical feature - it's something to make you think on how you'd play that character, what kind of settings they'd prefer to be in, how they might act around poverty or riches.

[vapid summit]

gotcha

[twin heron]

Why is it so gosh darn hard to get a game going for Dungeons and Dragons. Whether online or in-person?!?!?

[edgy onyx]

Requires bunch of people to have the matching schedule to play few hours each week consistently, and for someone to take on the role of a DM when there's a lot more people wanting to be players

[twilit kernel]

getting someone who is willing to write and run months or years worth of story telling, is hard. and yea also what they said ^^

[twin heron]

Sad but true so far. My local game store runs their own D&D campaign and everything. Running and scheduling it all through discord. It's a sound system, easily the best form of managing I have seen. But yeah ATM I am bronze rank lvl3 adventurer with a musket, the campaign uses 5th edition PHB and Expanded, YET no one in my literal city has bit so far for the quest I want to take. I am the big sads, all I want to do is go American revolutionary war on kobolds, goblins and other magical creatures. Is dat too much to ask?

[timber grove]

How do you choose a Patron for your Warlock? Is the patron going to be an entity that's in-story for the DnD book you use, or is it going to be an entity that you make up yourself?

[twin heron]

It can be both, but USUALLY it's a patron you pick from the players hand book or expanded books

Following your own would be a homebrew

[twilit kernel]

it can be either, i imagine it depends on the dm

yea ^^

[patent cipher]

You pick it at level 3 as part of taking a subclass
they can possibly be involved in the story as much as you and your DM want it to be

[twin heron]

Oh shoot that too

[vernal compass]

Hello guys

[wheat oxide]

I recommend starting by picking a patron from an official book, but as long as your patron fits one of the categories (and it wouldn't be Undying because it SUCKS ASS) you can go with practically anything as long as your DM allows. You can even mash up patron/subclass categories

[twilit kernel]

hello AnormalpilotSFS

[patent cipher]

Generally you take one of the options and either use one of the existing entities that fit that option or you can write your own c:

If it doesn't mechanically change anything, it's generally allowed

[twin heron]

GASP WE CAN SWEAR HERE!? THANK THE GODS!

[vernal compass]

What is happening guys?

[twin heron]

Ranting and raving about D&D

[wheat oxide]

No you can't really

[twin heron]

Dammit!

[vernal compass]

Oh ok

[wheat oxide]

Not much anyway

[vapid summit]

does the sage background get a skill proficiency of choice other than history and arcane

[twin heron]

I just shoot things with my musket and eat what I shoot.

[twilit kernel]

fallout cannibal perk ^^

[leaden pewter]

valid

[twin heron]

Bro you must be psychic that is literally what I am using on my current run in New Vegas! I'm replaying as a tribal basically. The bullet to the head made me factory reset. I Kill all White legs!

[twilit kernel]

THATS SO WONDERFUL

my last new vegas run was a speedrun to crack benny…

i think i did it in an hour

[twin heron]

Heheheh nice. Cass doesn't care for it, but shockingly Boone doesn't mind at all. I think he chuckled when I ate some legion on Cottonwood Cove.

[twilit kernel]

Boone…😁

i love to slaughter legionares w him, my favorite past time

[twin heron]

SAME!!!!!

[vapid summit]

does the sage background get a skill proficiency of choice

[twin heron]

We just slaughtered the fiends, and I gotta say, giving him that anti material rifle was the highlight of my day.

OH SHOOT SORRY! Far as I know only when you get to level 3

But yes you should be given a handful of options

Every other level up you can increase your skill proficiency

I learned that the hard way

[vapid summit]

interesting in the character builder it says a skill proficiency: history and then there is a drop down of all the skills?

wish i could send a screen shot

[wheat oxide]

How do I make a character sheet

[harsh fjord]

Grab the PDF (https://media.dndbeyond.com/compendium-images/marketing/dnd_5e_charactersheet_formfillable.pdf) and follow the rules (https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024/creating-a-character).

[main fulcrum]

It gives you the proficiencies it says it does

One of those might be a choice

Or D&D Beyond may be defaulting to a choice if you already have the other one, even though that's not a rule in 2024 (it is for 2014)

Which is probably the case since Sage should get Arcana and History

[small token]

Does anyone have any tips for making a character decently quick?

Idk if it’s because I am new and just learning but it took a good 2 hours to make my character in my campaign I just started I was going back and forth all throughout the players handbook from table to table in different parts of the book (don’t get me started on choosing spells that was a nightmare and a half)

Anyways if anyone has any tips to speed things along I would appreciate it

I am considering just finding premade characters and modifying slightly on my own character sheet and or just not play magic classes lol again the spells are a pain to find and write down and remember what they do

Maybe like I said it’s because I’m brand new would it get quicker with more practice?

Thanks

[harsh fjord]

I've been playing for just over five years now, and I do find making spellcasters takes me longer unless I go with a kind of baseline spell selection. In other words, for certain classes, I have a short list of spells I'll pick from that I know I like rather than going through all of the options.

That aside, I think not being precious about character creation can be a good attitude to cultivate. Sure, they're all special and cool, but I think the more you learn to generate concepts, the easier it becomes. For me, it starts with species or classes I haven't gotten to play or finding fun overlaps (like there are a lot of fey-themed subclasses, so they'll fit a fey species nicely).

[vapid summit]

i didn't get arcana from the background prof but i also got arcana from the wizard prof dose it cancel out and i get only 1 prof of the 2

[small token]

Kk Ty

I will try and find guides online for recommended starting spells because honestly it was such a pain going back and forth through the whole spell list and my class spell list that I just jury rigged some clumsy abilities together that just sounded decent just to get out of that section and it still took me about 2 hours rushing to make my bard

I am almost pushed away from wanting to do another campaign after this or a one shot as I hated character creation that much

I see people online saying how much fun it is to make different characters and I can’t see any enjoyment in the actual process of making a new toon

I enjoy playing once it’s made though I find the gameplay loads of fun just not preparing for it

[harsh fjord]

Like most skills, you get faster with practice!

[limber sapphire]

My friend group wants to play D&D and I've always wanted to but never had a group, and they assigned me as the dungeon master. This is my first time ever playing and I'm like extremely stressed and I need like a lot of guidance so could any experienced dungeon masters dm me and help me

[graceful shore]

Do tiefling barbarians have a spell class?

[harsh fjord]

Spellcasting doesn't mix with barbarian rage, but there is the wild magic barbarian subclass.

[vapid summit]

when you have multiple of the same proficiency bonus do you only get one of the two for example if i have proficiency bonuses in arcana from my class: wizard and my background: sage do i get a +4 or only +2 (im level 1)

[harsh fjord]

The bonus is only applied once.

[twin heron]

@twilit kernel oh crap you said Sage! Yeah that's my bad I don't play Sage.

[main fulcrum]

Or just take a different skill proficiency from wizard

Since doubling up doesn't help you or let you rechoose by default 2024 rules

[main fulcrum]

You're unlikely to get anyone willing to message you and help one on one, but you can ask for advice in #dm-discussion

[twin heron]

I just taught myself through YouTube videos. Then it derailed me to learning about Critical Roll

[main fulcrum]

My general advice for new DMs is start with a simple premade adventure, hydrate, remember that the goal is for everyone to have fun including you and it's okay to say no

[twin heron]

Actually that does bring up a question I have.

Is it okay for a DM to include themselves in the party with a suto character? Like the DM playing a character that is temporarily or permanently paired with the gaming party?

[harsh fjord]

Temporarily, I'd say that's fine. Emphasis on temporary. For a whole campaign, not so much.

[main fulcrum]

Not recommended. Maybe a helpful NPC but not a full character

[hearty blaze]

We call it a DMPC, and yeah they’re contentious
Wouldn’t recommend

[twin heron]

Because they are also running the game yeah?

[harsh fjord]

Yep. It'd be like the ref playing on one of the teams.

[main fulcrum]

Yeah. It's both a lot more to track and difficult to play like you don't know everything

[twin heron]

Golly that does sound unfair when you put it like that

[harsh fjord]

Granted, players and DMs aren't playing at odds, so it's a little overstated but that's only to make the point!

[limber sapphire]

k ty

[exotic robin]

Generally when the players adopt an NPC this is okay but a straight self-insert is generally not great

[glossy thunder]

Anyone have a dice roll bot?

[twin heron]

From what I know about playing DM, all you really need is the Players Hand Book 5th edition, the Dungeon Master Handbook and the Monster book

Playing DM is you basically being God, the rule maker of the setting.

[glossy thunder]

[twin heron]

There are premade adventures you can use as a base to start DMing, following the prompt only for the party to derail it into something else. Which can happen and it's usually funny

[twin heron]

Like, a dice roll system that Roll20 or D&D Beyond has?

[glossy thunder]

Yeah,but for a dc server

A bot

[main fulcrum]

If it's discord, Avrae is the common one

[glossy thunder]

aight leme go search it up on yt

[twin heron]

I never heard of discord having one. Neat!

[glossy thunder]

not necessarily dnd,i js need a dice bot for other purposes😭

[main fulcrum]

It works fine for rolling

It's designed for more than that, but not required

[vapid summit]

I'm making a character sheet is there any other way to that ability scores increase other than the background?

[green heart]

5e vs 4e players handbook? i want to get one just copies of 4e are soooo much cheaper

[timid locust]

DnD 4e is an entirely different game than DnD 5e. If you want to play what most people are playing nowadays, you'll want the 5e handbook.

On the bright side, though, you technically don't need the handbook at all. You can play DnD completely free using the free Basic Rules.

[green heart]

ty!! i'm just big on physical books and stuff so wasn't sure if the extra money for 5e was worth it/that different from 4e

[twin heron]

Yes but that won't happen till you reach a certain level

[green heart]

i appreciate the insight

[small token]

This is probably a dumb question but if your having fun and can role play reasons for it is it terrible to have low stats? My farmer bard has -2 dex and -1 int yet has +3 charisma at lvl 1 he has low armor and 11 health

But I play him as a simple minded farm boy who is a bit clumsy on his feet but has good intentions and left his farm to go on an adventure as a musician after winning the talent show in his village

Really bad stats but really fun to play

[vapid summit]

if i get multiple of the same equipment from the class and background do i only keep 1 and discard the other

[plush orbit]

could anyone teach me how to play dnd?
i like stranger things so i might as well like this

[green heart]

that's why i started too tbh!! started my first campaign today and im having sm fun

[midnight basin]

Avrae add to your own discord server.

[prisma tapir]

#learn-to-play

[vapid summit]

do you keep multiple of the same item

[timid locust]

You'd keep both.

[vapid summit]

so what do you do with it usually? just curious

[main fulcrum]

Sell the extra generally

[vapid summit]

to where?

[edgy onyx]

Or keeping one as a spare just in case, or giving to to an ally 😎

A store, usually

[vapid summit]

is there like a designated place to sell or can you just sell it when ever like on dnd eBay

[edgy onyx]

Depends entirely on the DM and the campaign. Most towns are generally expected to have various stores in them, and you're likely to be able to sell any stuff worth selling

[timid locust]

That would be up to your DM. If you're in the middle of the dungeon, you're probably not going to have anywhere to sell something. If you're in the middle of a town, that's a different story!

[vapid summit]

where do you add extra resistances for example dragon born has fire resistance

[main fulcrum]

Wherever it fits and you'll remember it

[west forge]

Hey. Is there any DMs that would be willing to add 2 noobs into the campaign? Me and ny BF jus started getting interested in it and we are currently trying to learn. Also only on of us has limited experience in like. Roleplay.

[blazing stag]

is dnd depends on luck?

[hearty blaze]

Largely

[plush orbit]

how does the 20 dice work

like

what must you get in order for your action to actually work

[exotic remnant]

Welcome to Adventure!

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

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Quick Links

Basic Rules | Introductory videos | Create a character

[timid locust]

I'd recommend reading the free Basic Rules linked in the bot post above. The Playing The Game section explains everything very nicely!

[plush orbit]

okay then

let me ask another question

does dnd take a long time to learn

[dark sonnet]

Yes and no, depend of which side you want to be.
IF you wnat to be a dm, it take A lot more of effort but its worth

If you want to be a player then you have to learn a bit less, but still something.
Dont be shy to ask, dont be shy to be creative inside of some limits and most importantly, have fun with your team, its a team game at the end of the day

[vapid summit]

is the dnd beyond version of the character sheet and the "dungeons and dragons" version the same iteration of dnd the sheets just look different and also do you leave out things that the dnd beyond version leaves out for example the weight of all your equipment?

[main fulcrum]

Check the listings in #looking-for-players to see what's available here. Though I recommend searching in a variety of places if possible

[main fulcrum]

D&D Beyond is really just a different style. Ignoring equipment weight is an option there, but that's more up to your DM. It's not the default in the rules.

There are a bunch of different versions of the character sheet floating around. It doesn't really matter which you use as long as it has all the information you need.

And always go back to the actual rules text over a character sheet as the source of truth.

[vapid summit]

is all the core info in the dnd beyond website

[main fulcrum]

Yes, D&D Beyond has the free rules there and also sells access to the books

[full fjord]

Hello

[main fulcrum]

But you do have to know what settings you're picking and what sources your DM allows when making characters. There are things DDB will allow you to do when building characters that aren't legal or don't work right just cause of how the coding works

So it's important to also know your character's features

[full fjord]

I’m here to learn how to play the game and tips on how to start if anyone can give me tips please

[exotic remnant]

Welcome to Adventure!

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

• [What is D&D?](#learn-to-play message)
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Quick Links

Basic Rules | Introductory videos | Create a character

[full fjord]

Thank you

[main fulcrum]

Start with those links and the basic rules

[vapid summit]

i did the character maker thing on dnd beyond and it gave me a crossbow for some reason but i didn't see it in my equipment section of the character builder?

[main fulcrum]

I'm not super familiar with the DDB process since I don't use it for character building but it might have been starting equipment for your class

Depending on the options you chose

[vapid summit]

yeah it doesn't include any cross bow within the wizard class or sage background

weird

[main fulcrum]

No idea then. You can probably delete it if it shouldn't be there

[vapid summit]

where do you put the race ability's, my race: dragon born has a fire breath ability where would i write that?

[hearty escarp]

I assume you're looking at this sheet?
https://media.wizards.com/2016/dnd/downloads/5E_CharacterSheet_Fillable.pdf

It would go into "Features and Traits"

If there is no space left there, put it into "Additional Features and Traits" on page 2.

[vapid summit]

yeah that's what i assumed 👍

what's the difference between the arcana focus quarter staff and the regular quarter staff?

[hearty escarp]

The staff arcane focus can also be used as a quarterstaff, but a regular quarterstaff cannot be used as an arcane focus.

[vapid summit]

so the arcana focus is better

[hearty escarp]

Assuming you don't yet have one, yeah, one of those is good to have as a wizard.

Think of it sort of like a catalyst for some of your spells.

[stuck lintel]

ive had a few people tell me ive wasted my fighting style feat choosing dueling because the flat +2 damage isnt worth not using a 2 handed weapon but like i feel like its increidbly wrong?

im using a mixture of versatile weapons 1 handed so they are 1d8+7 with addition of the 2ac from the shield but like i dont see why i would ever want 1d10+5 because even if we crit since the way were doing it in the campaign im in it would be 2d8 + 14 unless theres something im missing future wise i dont see why dueling is a terrible choice?

im going to be going into champion fighter if that helps

[edgy onyx]

Well we have #optimization if you're looking for crunching hard numbers, but beyond that don't mind what others think about being optimal, and just do what you think is fun or cool 😛

[stuck lintel]

im not trying to be optimal

im just trying to understand if im like overlooking or missing something

[edgy onyx]

Then don't mind anyone telling you you're wasting your features 😌

[edgy onyx]

And the channel I linked can help you with that. This definitely goes into number crunching, and either way isn't really a newcomer topic

[hearty escarp]

For what it's worth, I also don't see anything wrong with your decision, it's merely a matter of preference.

[stuck lintel]

alright ty

[compact sleet]

Anyone wanna join my party (I'm the dm btw)

[solid stone]

sure I'm kinda new to dnd

[hearty escarp]

Fyi, we are asked to do group finding using the #find-a-game channels.

[compact sleet]

Same I've never played before

Oh ok

[zenith kraken]

Hi guys

[hearty escarp]

Welcome

[compact sleet]

Hi

Wanna join my dnd group?

[edgy onyx]

Again see #find-a-game , soliciting for games outside of those channels is against the server rules

[compact sleet]

I don't really understand the channel I've only been here for like 30 minutes

It would be nice if you would explain

[edgy onyx]

Did you actually read it? and if so which parts are giving you trouble, we can definitely help here

[compact sleet]

Do I type in the find a party vhat or what

It's a lil confusing

[edgy onyx]

You should read what the channel has written. It's not a chat channel, it contains instructions

[compact sleet]

That's a lot of words tho bruh

[edgy onyx]

Welcome to D&D, there's gonna be a lot of text 😏

[compact sleet]

Dang

[wild onyx]

Type

/looking

here and select the popup for players. You'll get a form to provide the specifics of what you're offering.

[tepid rain]

working on my character......Jeeezz alot of options

[hearty escarp]

Yep, it can be quite overwhelming! Let us know if we can help illuminate something.

[fresh salmon]

hello i have created a campaign and is going to conduct it in my school tommorow

i dont have the dices

so i am using 4 ,6 sided dies

a little frustrating

[wild onyx]

Can you use a mobile phone there?

You can use online dice rollers. Even Google: type "roll d20" and it will.

[unkempt crest]

It can quite overwhelming with the options, I also had the feeling of being overwhelmed for my first time playing.

[steel fable]

Hallo i want to start the Dragons of Stormwreck Isle Kampagne as a newby to dnd and a dm for 4 Friends who are also new to dnd I habe the physical Box and I’m overwhelmed with everything in it I tried to get the online Variante on dndbeyond but Don’t get it where to find it. Help pls

As a Dm*

[wild onyx]

Are you going to play online, like over voice chat, or in person?

[unkempt crest]

https://marketplace.dndbeyond.com/category/starter-set?icid_medium=ddb&icid_source=article&icid_campaign=direct-stormwreck-available&icid_content=stormwreck&pid=SRC-00094 Here you mean?

[white plinth]

What's the difference between background feature & characteristics?

[loud pumice]

the background feature is another ability your character might have, like giving you the chance to do more damage, or giving you more skills/tools to be proficient in.
And I'm not quite sure what you mean by characteristics

[white plinth]

In the character creator for dnd beyond, there's

Background feature:

&

Background characteristics:

[next needle]

Hi guys, pretty new to dnd, trying to make war cleric but its unavailable on dndbeyond. Is there any free character creator out there for 2024 edition?

[loud pumice]

Ah right, so the Background feature is along what I previously described, while the Background characteristics are your character's Personality Traits, Ideal, Bond and Flaw.
If you're playing with 2024 rules I wouldn't worry about the characteristics too much as that as mostly been removed

[white plinth]

My character is a royal/noble dragonborn, but after his family turned dark & evil, he decided to go to the middle of nowhere & purge his memories of family, status, and almost every cantrip & spell that he learnt, which then leads to him coming across & joining the respected group of whatever campaign im playing. Do you think haunted one is a good background feature for him? (I summed up the backstory)

[white plinth]

Thx

[loud pumice]

This is the official DnD discord server, so while there probably is, we cannot encourage you to do so.

[white plinth]

What is the description part of the "custom background" origin in the dnd beyond character creator?

[ivory grove]

The easiest way is pen and paper

[steel fable]

Exactly but there is only the Option to buy it but I allready Owne it yk

[steel fable]

I want to Play in Person with some Friends I have a old tv that I lay down on a table to Display the Maps

But I don’t get the Maps becouse i don’t get how I get to the contents out of dndbeyond becouse i already have a physikal Copy

[unkempt crest]

Everything you buy offline so from a store is not included in DND Beyond, you need to buy it from there.

[steel fable]

I have to pay extra?? 😭😭😭

[loud pumice]

Yes, it's one of the unfortunate things if you want both physical and digital copies of dnd books legitimately

[unkempt crest]

Yep, DND beyond is not responsible for vendors outside of their store. If you want digital copy then you need to buy it from DND beyond itself

[hard notch]

Hi guys sorry for interrupting how do I play DnD and make a character ?

[tacit scroll]

#learn-to-play

[steel fable]

Just to be courius is there a way to get the Maps without getting this Heavy on my Budget i don’t think its Great that I already have it and just becouse I want it online I have to pay heavy

[unkempt crest]

Perhaps google if maps are available for this campaign, but then again if you want to play it online then you should've bought it digitally;

[steel fable]

I will Look its not to Play online but thanks for the help

[loud pumice]

While there will be ways to, we cannot encourage it on this server.

[mental spear]

hey guys im an absolute noob but i just finished my first character sheet. i really wanna get into dnd cos majority of the games ive played took HEAVY inspiration from dnd so i thought why not just try the original thing myself

[hearty escarp]

Great to hear, welcome to the hobby. Making characters for practice is a great start.

[mental spear]

it was a TON of numbers, but luckily for me im a nerd who likes number stuff

[mental spear]

but I made a tiefling rogue called elissa. tiefling because i think the devil human thing is really cool, and rogue because i really enjoy problem solving

[hearty escarp]

The tiefling aesthetics are certainly neat, I like playing them. They don't have to be "human" + "devil" either. You could imagine a dwarf + devil, elf + devil and so forth.

[blissful mirage]

I will 100% remember that for my second character

[mental spear]

hell yeah

[patent cipher]

Or even x + demon or x + literally any fiend

[wild onyx]

Could scan them from the books.

[haughty jackal]

I'm in the same boat. Also a newcomer, have never played D&D and have never made a character. Have played dozens of RPGs though, many of which that took inspiration from the tabletop game such as Wizardry, Dragon Quest, Final Fantasy etc

I was hoping that someone could assist me in making a character. Something along the lines of asking me a question, giving me a series of choices and then I select one and if it conflicts or is not allowed they will tell me so and I will change my answer. Also, any feedback that lets me know that I'm making a suboptimal or not great choice would be cool

[mental spear]

one thing i constantly think about when playing those games is what the creator of the first elder scrolls game julian lefay (rest in peace) said about it, "a video game can only mimic a mediocre dungeon master".

and i get what he means. theres a lot more when theres another human with you making the story as you go along

[haughty jackal]

I tried playing a game called Everweave which is essentially an AI generated Dungeons & dragons play through and it was fun

[harsh fjord]

Unfortunately, too many people join daily to teach folks one-on-one. Sometimes you can find tutorial sessions at local libraries or on Start Playing. Otherwise, there's the learn-to-play sessions offered through the virtual weekends (see the server's Events tab).

Folks here are generally happy to answer specific questions, though!

[mental spear]

honestly i just resorted to premade characters as a base and added onto it. i think knowing WHAT i wanted to be isn't the hardest part, but knowing how to fit it in the rules is what's more difficult

[wild onyx]

Well, your starting point is species, class and background. No wrong choices here, hit up the Free Rules and take your pick.

[haughty jackal]

That's exactly my situation

What are the free rules?

[broken reef]

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

[haughty jackal]

Human, fighter, former soldier turned mercenary is basically what I went with

[wild onyx]

Alright, so a typical fighter might look like this:

?tag new fighter

[exotic remnant]

Fighter

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

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

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

[wild onyx]

Then you pop your bonus ability score points from Soldier on the top. With us so far?

[haughty jackal]

Yes

[wild onyx]

Cool. You'll also mark up some skills as proficient from your background and class.

[haughty jackal]

It all makes sense and I like the stat spread. It makes sense based on what I know about what I'm supposed to have. Charisma looks pretty high but I'm not going to question. If I could put anything into intelligence I would.

I believe I selected Great Weapon skill

[wild onyx]

Swap Charisma and Intelligence around if you like, it makes no difference to your features at this stage.

[haughty jackal]

Ok

Honestly, I could see why charisma would benefit the fighter if it allows me to do things like intimidate to increase the likelihood of landing attacks etc blah blah blah

[harsh fjord]

-# Personally, I would swap the Dex and Con scores there, but everyone will do it differently. There's no real wrong way here, just preferences.

[wild onyx]

A fighter gets the following:
Choose 2: Acrobatics, Animal Handling, Athletics, History, Insight, Intimidation, Persuasion, Perception, or Survival

And soldier adds Athletics and Intimidation. You don't get to pick the same twice so don't worry, you'll have four skill proficiencies total.

[haughty jackal]

I think it's perfect, just subtract 2 from Charisma and put into Intelligence.

Okay, originally I chose acrobatics and athletics but I considered substituting acrobatics for animal handling which makes sense especially if I am only Going to be so mobile.

Having animal handling in a whip I thought would work well together

[wild onyx]

Last in terms of mechanics is starting equipment. Listed in your class and background sections, you can either take the package offered, or take the gold and assemble your own gear.

I will now leave you to my learned colleagues as I have to walk in the rain.

[haughty jackal]

I would rather take the gold and assemble my own gear.

What I'm hoping for is a short range, mid-range, and long-range weapon for diversity, preferably each one offering some kind of debuff or status ailment effect

I believe I selected something like battle axe, whip, and longbow.

[dull kindle]

Yeah stuff that inflicts debuffs are mostly only present on magical items

[wild onyx]

Good news, fighters get a couple of weapon masteries that enable special effects. You can find details of what does what here: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024/equipment#MasteryProperties

[broken reef]

Weapon Mastery can, in the 2024 rules.

[mental spear]

does a hermit work as a background with a rogue?

[white plinth]

I made my first character

What now? :>

[wild onyx]

And if I recall correctly, masteries on a fighter can be switched on a long rest so you're not stuck with something forever.

[mental spear]

i honestly dont really care about "optimising characters for the best skills" i mostly just wanna make my own character fit into a specific story

[harsh fjord]

If you know the rules in the main, look for a group. Read through #find-a-game!

[wild onyx]

Sure, can do. Maybe you got chased out of town and had to lie low for a while on your own.

Or perhaps you grew up in an isolated area and later found your natural talents suitable for rogue life, who knows?

[mental spear]

my idea was that my character suffered a form of amnesia and they woke up in an isolated area away from civilisation. due to this, they've preferred to work things out for themselves. eventually, as it is the way of civilisation, they eventually must mingle with society, even if it meant not knowing the societal "rights and wrongs" which led them down a life of thievery and legal persecution which is how they've become a rogue. because of this, that's why they prefer to be on their own, while occasionally having to return to society hidden

basically just spitballing but hey might as well work on my storytelling

[wild onyx]

Sure, that can work. What makes them go adventuring?

[mental spear]

wait imma write this down in a notepad cos why not but one idea that comes to mind is that in their directionless meandering around the cities, they stumble onto someone who has a task for them (perhaps killing pests or going into a dungeon to retrieve treasure for them) and because they ultimately have no other purpose in their life that basically began for them, mercenary work and adventuring has become the only thing to give them a sense of direction in life

ive been learning a lot about kierkegaardian existentialism so i thought hey, why not incorporate that a bit

[wild onyx]

Alright! So maybe they do these tasks because gold can be exchanged for goods and services, better stuff than the forest life provides, or maybe they see that they're making a positive change in folks' lives and wants to do that more. It's all possible.

Don't forget, #character-discussion is always open.

[mental spear]

cheersss

but from what ive been reading in the handbook, it seems like 90% of it all comes down to what the dungeon master prefers, which honestly takes a load off my chest to know i can be kinda flexible with the rules

[harsh fjord]

On some level. Personally, I think a good DM will work with the table to establish norms and expectations so it's not just "Here's how things are" dictated from on high. But you do find all sorts in the hobby!

[wild onyx]

If you stick with the Free Rules and later the Player's Handbook you'll generally be fine, and backstory is pretty much up to you. Once you get a game and an idea of the setting you'll be playing in you can add more specific details.

[mental spear]

i am planning to try solo playing cos i have no friends.. (awake right now cos its like 11pm)

[harsh fjord]

Just a heads-up, D&D isn't meant for solo play, so it'll be sort of lacking. That said, folks have made workarounds. For resources in how to play solo, look into supplements like DM Yourself (https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/331912/dm-yourself-solo-roleplay-for-5e-d-d-and-osr-adventures) or The Solo Adventurer's Toolbox (https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/252355/the-solo-adventurer-s-toolbox). Besides the D&D rules themselves, of course.

[hard notch]

can new comers play dnd or do they have to be god tier at knowing the game cause i got somewhat idea of the game and i used chatgbt help to understand and learn how to play ?

[harsh fjord]

Newcomers can definitely play D&D.

[mental spear]

im aware, its just to understand the ins and outs of how the systems works (and hey maybe ill get a cool story out of it that i can use in the future)

[timid locust]

I would definitely not recommend using something like chat GPT to learn DnD though. It's notoriously very frequently wrong about rules.

[hard notch]

hmmmm

[alpine mural]

hello, where do i find game to play? i am new. used to txt rp a lot back in the day.

[exotic remnant]

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[dull kindle]

Rules are only a few pages long and is free, no need for AI to shorten it further

[harsh fjord]

Follow the bot post above to the Looking for Game/Group info!

[hard notch]

then all my info are wrong

[dull kindle]

Alternatively there's vids

[timid locust]

Instead, I think the best place to start is with the free Basic Rules, linked here. As you're giving them a read, we'll be happy to answer any specific questions you have here in this chat.

[mental spear]

honestly another reason i really wanna get into dnd is to use as influence for my own writing. im not like a professional writer but i occasionally do it as a hobby so why not incorporate the two things i really enjoy

[hard notch]

cause i'm more of a first hand learner through experience you know

[dull kindle]

There's video games like Solasta or bg3 that seeks to replicate 5e into a video game format if you wanna go down that route too

[hard notch]

instead of reading and watching youtube videos thats how i learned how to play other board games you know like chess checkers monopoly uno and other board games i forgot

[harsh fjord]

Unfortunately, it's not common for folks to bring on people who have done no legwork to learn the game on their own unless it's explicitly a teaching game session, which you can sometimes find at local game stores, libraries, and through certain websites.

[timid locust]

It can be pretty tough to find a game without any prior knowledge of DnD. It'll definitely make it harder if you haven't given the rules a fair shake. Unfortunately, DnD requires reading!

[hard notch]

interesting

[timid locust]

https://www.dndbeyond.com/begin/en

You can give the introductory demo a try to get your feet wet. That was you can have a better sense of what the rules mean when you go to read them.

[hard notch]

oke

can i play solo in dnd beyond ?

[timid locust]

DnD isn't really a game made to be played solo. Usually, you have 1 Dungeon Master and 3-5 players.

[harsh fjord]

D&D isn't meant for solo play, but you can make it work. It's like using a knife for a screwdriver: possible, of course, but not ideal.

[mental spear]

im planning to join a facebook group for dnd games near my city and maybe hit up a local board game store. also just a pretty good reason to meet new people

[hard notch]

oke oke i kinda understand the game now

[alpine mural]

Are there any Text-only Modern Horror games? I’m looking for a 'deadly survival' or 'mansion escape' vibe, no fantasy or medieval stuff. Are these kinds of games popular here?

[alpine mural]

open for not text only btw. im open.

[hard notch]

so each class has their own stats and that stat is added to the roll that person gets for example attack +3 roll 15 so 15 + 3 = 18 in total for the roll right ?

[timid locust]

Hard to answer, as what you're asking about isn't explicitly Dungeons and Dragons. Maybe the folks in #non-dnd-topics can help?

[alpine mural]

i'll look into it, thanks !

[timid locust]

Your stats aren't decided by your class, but each class runs off of different stats, so some classes prefer certain stats over others.

Your class decides what abilities your character gets. Your stats are assigned independently during character creation.

[loud pumice]

yes that is how the attack roll/ability check would work

[timid locust]

But your calculations here are correct! You roll dice, add modifiers, and try to beat specific numbers assigned by your DM.

[hard notch]

oke oke

i understand the game now-ish

[timid locust]

Better than before!

Now that you have a basis, I'd recommend skimming the Basic Rules, specifically the Playing The Game and Character Creation sections. When you reach a section you want to know more about, then start reading in depth in that part.

[hard notch]

oke thank you for the tip

[tidal meteor]

ive palyed one, one shot and tried to dm the heroes of the boarderlands starter set last noght but it was super hard, but its made me want to try and dm again for a larger group. any tips on how to be more creative when folling the dm guide tips in the dm guide book? i felt like i kept stopping and there was no flow.

[timid locust]

If you ask the folks over in #dm-discussion this question, they'll be able to give you some much more in depth answers

[tidal meteor]

thanks very much

[idle sparrow]

where do we play dnd

[harsh fjord]

At a physical table, using a platform called a virtual tabletop, and/or via an online call platform like Discord/Skype/etc.

[idle sparrow]

how to get a party

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[harsh fjord]

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[idle sparrow]

ok ty

[wheat oxide]

Asking for a friend

He joined the party joking a bit saying he'd play a "rizzard" (idk, wizard with high charisma?) I recommended warlock and bard to him and he refused both, so I recommended enchantment wizard and he's likely taking it

HOWEVER, you may have noticed, I completely forgot that sorcerers use charisma to cast...

He doesn't know that sorcerers may fit his description

Besides he just asked today if he could play a dragon. I'm starting to think Draconic Sorcerer might suit him

[timid locust]

A reasonable suggestion!

[ivory grove]

Draconic ancestry Dragonborn, the old reliable

As a newb I had a similar rp fantasy to fulfill but I wanted a tail so I played that but as a half dragon instead

I think like 12-14 charisma on a wizard isn't too disruptive

My char was like, 1 drac sorc, 3 bsinger wizard, 14 chr 16 int

[zenith yacht]

This is funny, because I created wizard with high charisma (he has guild artisan background, so high charisma fits those persuation checks) on D&D Beyond and you made me thinking "Hm, maybe sorcerer might be a better idea?"

[ivory grove]

A sorcerer with ritual caster can pass off as a rizzard

[wheat oxide]

Also why is there a difference between dragonborn and draconic bloodline

[ivory grove]

You even have a spellbook

Generally pretty cool if you want to rp a wizard with sorcery talents tbh

[ivory grove]

Nearly anyone can have a dragon ancestor, but dragonborn is just one specific race

[zenith yacht]

Dragonborn is a race, draconic bloodline is sorcerer subclass (in game mechanics)

[ivory grove]

A noticable chunk of dragonborn arcane magic users are draconic sorcerers

They don't do much wizardry, apparently

[zenith yacht]

I saw some people intentionali creating draconic bloodline dragonborn sorcerers so they "are the true dragonborns"

[ivory grove]

A dragonborn with a much stronger claim for a direct connection to dragonkind instead of a distant one

[loud pumice]

That's because Dragonborns have get their magic from their blood not from study

[ivory grove]

This is my suggestion to your friend personally

[ivory grove]

As a dm I'd give them the feat for free at lv1, so they can start off feeling like a wizard lizard, but grabbing it at 4 shouldn't be too bad either

[wheat oxide]

I did some googling, am i right to say that dragonborn are just a species with very similar biology to dragons but cannot be considered to actually have draconic ancestry

[ivory grove]

The exhausting part about that is that their ancestry trait description claims there's at least something distant

[wheat oxide]

The stereotype of wizards actually putting in effort and sorcerers just being nepo babies is inaccurate imo

[ivory grove]

But kobolds are closer to true dragons than dragonborn

[ivory grove]

I am so exhausted of this being treated as comedy gold in every other dnd skit, ngl

[wheat oxide]

I think more accurately would be wizards being the nerds who turn up to every exam with straight As by studying, and sorcerers being the jocks just passing but having other talents to make up for it

[main fulcrum]

Most common D&D meme jokes get pretty old after awhile

[harsh fjord]

This is also more #dnd-discussion by this point!

[wheat oxide]

sweats in lore confusion

[zenith yacht]

Sorcerer is this guy who comes on exam unprepared but gets an A anyway

[white plinth]

Im a new player, but imo being a 'true dragonborn' just means your dna is 100% dragonborn, with no other race in the lineage

[loud pumice]

Yet the lore on dragonborn quite literally states they originally hatched from dragon eggs

[white plinth]

Most D.M's looking for players prefer experienced ones :<

I cant find a campaign 😭

[echo kelp]

Have you checked #looking-for-community?

[harsh fjord]

Do you have any local game stores or libraries?

[white plinth]

I tried but i couldn't understand what the difference was

[echo kelp]

Community is for other D&D servers that can host 1 to multiple games, or are Westmarch style games (no set DM or player group)

But they’re another way to play D&D

[ivory grove]

A lot of games get posted everyday, it won't take as long as you think to find a newbie friendly one

[white plinth]

Oh, nah im gonna keep looking, thx tho :>

Homebrew seems easier for me compared to a normal campaign, since i dont have to memorize as much

[echo kelp]

Also there’s Roll20, Demiplane, and other ttrpg game finder services/forums

[harsh fjord]

I made a list of places to find games: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rjwuod1lNBM5n4X_TH2ZoqTULv53jWaVMXtrzKVboms/edit?tab=t.0

[zenith yacht]

I think it's more about ego than biology. You know, draconic bloodline dragonborn might feel more superior to his kins

[white plinth]

Whelp

I didn't send a text correctly so i messed up a chance to join i guess

I give up searching today, im just gonna try searching tmrw or the day after

[haughty jackal]

Absolutely MUST have Topple

Slow and Sap also seem very nice to have.

I think that ideally I would like to have one weapon that can apply each status and if I can make those weapons have varying ranges that would be ideal

That way I get the widest range of coverage and status ailments

[lyric vapor]

Im DMing for the first time in a couple days. Has anyone played Peril in Pinebrook. Recommend it?

[harsh fjord]

I haven't played it, but it looks like a really good onramp for new players and DMs.

[hearty escarp]

I've run it and it's an excellent onboard adventure for completely new DMs and players.

The only thing "missing" is a map of the main adventure location, but I think the community has already created some suitable maps. I'd give it a google.

[lyric vapor]

should i print it off for everyone, or have one behind the screen and describe it

[harsh fjord]

Matter of preference.

[lyric vapor]

i see

[hearty escarp]

Since the location is so small, describing it is fine. If you play in person I'd still draw it out. Online, I'd use the vtt of my choice to employ fog of war for undiscovered locations.

[lyric vapor]

legitimately had nightmares about DMing, even for a beginner one theres so much info and I keep watching hours of youtube but I have no clue how its actually gonna go and how i can react if they go off script. even reading the script boxes feel unnatural

[harsh fjord]

Making notes helps me, both because the act of writing things down wedges it into my mind, plus I know what makes sense for myself to refer to later. But you can only prepare so much; improv is part of it!

I would try to remember it's a game and the point is to have fun. If the players are your friends, they'll probably forgive any mistakes—and if they're new too, they probably won't even know if/when you DO make a mistake!

[small token]

Is it doable to have low dexterity and intelligence as a bard? I already made my character for my campaign and my dungeon master said go for it because of my origin and back story as a rather simple farm boy

My dm says i can lean into roleplaying this quite well

What I worry about is with my -2 dex and -1 int I will just be a detriment to my party do to low armor class

My dm says I will make up for it with my incredible charisma and my proficiency in performance and persuasion +5 of each

I know i should trust my dm but if anyone has any tips for working around these say flaws I would appreciate the tips

[harsh fjord]

So here's the thing. D&D is a team game. Your weaknesses will hopefully be balanced out by your teammates. So lean into what you're good at and try not to sweat what you're bad at (because every player character should be bad at something).

Your DM is wise!

[small token]

Thanks I appreciate the feedback

[harsh fjord]

There's also the matter of the dice. You may have a lower chance of success at certain tasks, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't attempt them. But it's also important to let others take the spotlight rather than trying to do everything yourself.

[hearty escarp]

Not to throw even more videos atop your pile, but if you haven't checked them out already, the Running the Game series by Matt Colville is excellent and has helped me back when I started DMing
https://youtu.be/1K8hGhpQzKg?list=PLlUk42GiU2guNzWBzxn7hs8MaV7ELLCP_

[small token]

So if it comes to a dex throw try and let someone else make that dex throw lean into my skills and make choices and throws that will help the party not lead us to doom and death (ie don’t try and sneak past the guards for the party maybe try and persuade them to let us go free or let the other players try and sneak us out or sneak behind them and do a surprise attack)

[hearty escarp]

The -2 dex will mean that you really don't want to make yourself a target for the enemies, since they will have a fairly good chance of hitting you. This can be really interesting, but also relies on having teammates that have your back on the frontline.

[harsh fjord]

You can't always let someone else make a check, like if the DM asks you to make a Dex save, that's on you. You just have to hope!

[small token]

Kk Ty good to know

[harsh fjord]

But yes to relying on the skills you're good at when appropriate.

[lyric vapor]

im legit watching him rn and he's explaining building the dungeon and enemy's well but I feel like theres no explanation of what actually happens when they play, Like in the section im watching now there a pressure trap with a scythe. Do I just let it him them, if so for how much, how many players is it hitting, for those who try to dodge do I let them go one by one deciding what they want to do while its slowly falling? or for the secret door, how to they know to even roll for perception, do i have to hit them to it, etc.,

im 100% overthinking it

[hearty escarp]

Well, for your first session and first players, I'd simply ask everyone their passive perception, or have them roll a perception check, and then tell the one who rolled highest that they spot something.

You're right, the goal is to have fun, and traps that nobody notices aren't fun.

[lyric vapor]

does passive perception last the whole game?

[hearty escarp]

Basically yes, but it's a DM tool. So you use it when you want to.

It's always the same score, since there is no dice roll involved: 10 + bonuses

In some of my games I write down everyones passive perception ahead of time, so I don't even have to ask.

[lyric vapor]

ok cool

[harsh fjord]

For your other questions, knowing the rules is what helps. When a player is trying to resist danger, the DM will likely ask them to make a saving throw; which stat depends on the nature of the damage. The scythe trap would suggest being quick enough to dodge, so that'd be Dexterity. What number, though? There's a table for various difficulty classes (DCs) depending on whether you think a task/obstacle is Very Easy to Nearly impossible (https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024/playing-the-game#TypicalDifficultyClasses).

What about damage? Also in the rules! https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024/dms-toolbox#Traps

Having reference notes for yourself helps so you don't need to read the adventure in the moment nor do you need to hold this all in your head at the same time. My shorthand is write notes on the stuff that you can't improvise at the table during play.

Plus, you can always adjust things as the DM if those values seem too high or too low.

[lyric vapor]

oh gotcha, I havent seen that yet. I think I'm taking way too many notes then, plus the PDF for the adventure

[harsh fjord]

Every DM figures out the right amount of notes for themselves.

[small token]

A friendly tip for other new players maybe wanting to get into dungeon master role

My dungeon master taught me you don’t always need a map with pictures and such to represent stuff he has a plain grid map and uses dominos to outline buildings and such he says he can better come up with obstacles and buildings on the fly rather than relying on pre drawn maps

He was very helpful with how to play and gave me some tips like that for when I get into being a dm in the future

I plan to start as a player for a few months then end of march if enough people sign up for it the game cafe offers a 1 day course on how to be a dungeon master they offer it 2-3 times a year so if I don’t get into that one I may get into one down the line (needs 3 people to sign up for it or it won’t happen)

[lyric vapor]

that is a good guide. thanks! ive been trying to read through the essentials kit rulebook but it feel s like theres so much and I dont want to stop the game just to look stuff up

[hearty escarp]

One good tool to have is:
"I don't know the exact rule for this, but I'm going to rule it like this for now. Let's check after the session if there are any nuances we missed."

[harsh fjord]

One: You can absolutely do that if you want. But you can put a limit on it: I'm going to look for one (or two or whatever) minutes to find this, and if I can't, I'll rule it as [X] and move on. I'll check after the game is over.

[hearty escarp]

Because breaking the flow of the session to check for a rule can be just as immersion breaking as getting a rule wrong.

[lyric vapor]

yeahhh thats what i was thinking

[hearty escarp]

My rule of thumb for "I'll rule it this way for now" is always rule in favor of the players.

Nobody likes their abilities arbitrarily nerfed.

[lyric vapor]

Ok gotcha. Idk how im gonna stop myself from trying to be "against" the players

[hearty escarp]

One mind shift I'd keep in mind is: the monsters are against the players, you (the DM) aren't.

[lyric vapor]

also Matt is saying something about "60 mins real time 8 hours DND time" is there actual transation of time or am I just making up how fast the days go

[sour spoke]

New DND player here and I'm trying to make my character sheet. Would it be a cardinal sin to be a Human/Halfling hyrid? I want the traits of a Halfling (I'll rule out the human traits since obviously that would be hoarding) but the character I have in mind I don't want to be two feet tall with a human adult sized skull.

[harsh fjord]

Combat is the real place where time is measured within the game. Outside of that, it's up to the DM to decide how fast time passes.

[hearty escarp]

It's just one example of how flexible time is in D&D.

It's basically as fast and as slow as you the DM say it is. Except in combat, where each round is approximately 6 seconds.

[wild onyx]

This you can often do, individual DMs may vary.

[fallen surge]

Everyone has their own DMing style, and I know many people agree with this sentiment, but personally I find it very normal to look up a rule while playing and DMing. That's why I often give newcomers the advice that they should learn where a specific piece of information is in the rulebooks, rather than trying to memorize everything

[harsh fjord]

Flavor is free, meaning descriptions can usually be changed with no one batting an eye. But always check with your table to ensure your reflavorings work with the vibe and setting.

[sour spoke]

Perfect!

[hearty escarp]

Sure, and I agree. This is why I qualified the sentiment with can.

Also depends on how long you need to look up said rule.

If you already know that you have no idea where it is, might as well cut your losses.

[harsh fjord]

Yep, which is why I mention a time limit (if you go the look-stuff-up route).

[ashen lagoon]

Is there a way to be broke and play dnd? While enjoying the same amount of fun a person with the whole dnd kits and all would have ...

[hearty escarp]

Sure, the basic rules are free:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024

All the extra baubles and bits and bobs are just more cherries piled onto an already tasty cake.

[ashen lagoon]

Ooo my birthday is coming up and I wanna be a dm for the first time I ever play and get my friends who have never played dnd to try it out they are interested but also don't know anything like me

[fallen surge]

The rules for how to play D&D are free, and you can use digital dice and character sheets for free as well. The main thing people pay for is character customization options. The free version of the basic rules only includes 12 of the 13 classes, only 1 subclass for each, and limited options for spells, species, feats, etc. But if you can make do with the limited options, then its 100% possible to play the game without spending a penny

[lyric vapor]

welcome to the club lmao

Im going with the peril in pinebrook bc theres premade characters and all you need is dice

also vagabond pfp is fire

[ashen lagoon]

Alr I'm gonna try reading through whatever I can right now and afterwards if I have more questions i will ask them here and i don't wanna stress about the characters because I think I should use prebuilt characters

[lyric vapor]

wdym 6 seconds, like they have 6 seconds game time or real time. Is there a time limit on how fast they decide

[hearty escarp]

One little disclaimer about Peril in Pinebrook: it's almost like "D&D Light". It avoids certain rules and breaks down character sheets into the bare essentials. Once your players are comfortable with the basics, it might be worth making "real" character sheets for them.

[lyric vapor]

poop

[hearty escarp]

6 seconds of game time of course

[lyric vapor]

oh why does that matter?

[harsh fjord]

Spells and the like last a certain duration.

[lyric vapor]

ahhh

do i need a calc to add up the time

[hearty escarp]

Usually it's enough to count the rounds that have passed since combat started.

[harsh fjord]

That shouldn't be necessary.

[tame walrus]

Is there a typical race for each type of class

[harsh fjord]

Nope.

[fallen surge]

Not really. 1 full round of combat is 6 seconds, so for example 10 rounds would be 1 minute, Most combats only last 3-4 rounds, so a spell with a 1 minute duration will almost always last an entire combat

[timid locust]

Any species can be any class.

[lyric vapor]

i see

[tame walrus]

I more mean like would for example warriors more likely be humansssss typically

[main fulcrum]

Nope

[harsh fjord]

Not really.

[timid locust]

That's what we mean. There isn't a "typically".

[wheat crystal]

Also not particularly. Pretty much every species has a warrior archetype

[lyric vapor]

well some of the players im dming for have dnd experience, will they still have fun with the basic characters in peril?

I first made a homebrew type one shot but got overwhelmed so found that bc of "bob the worldbuilder"

[harsh fjord]

I think most people who like D&D will find fun whatever the DM is running. So I think your Peril group will be fine!

[ashen lagoon]

Yo uhm so there's so much is everything needed or should I watch a YouTube video?

[harsh fjord]

Read the first two chapters (Playing the Game and Character Creation) at least.

[ashen lagoon]

Sure 😅

[tame walrus]

Thankz for the answer tryna figure out what race to make my beastmaster

[harsh fjord]

Pick what sounds cool or fun!

[wheat crystal]

You can also pretty much ignore the class parts that don’t pertain to what you want to play. No need to read the Wizard page and the spells section if you want to play a Fighter, for example

[hearty escarp]

There are quite a lot of guide videos out there, but unless they're explaining the rules verbatim, they'll always simplify what is written. It's very useful to have read the rules, even if just to get a hang of some if the games essentials. I'd say the first chapter is required reading.

[fallen surge]

Personally, I think most experienced players will be adverse to the idea of using premade characters. Creating a character idea and bringing them to life is the primary reason most people play this game. Premade characters are a good tool for beginners if they want to get a feel for how the game works, but it very much is a set of training wheels that you're expected to take off at some point

[lyric vapor]

waaaa

can i use the same campaign but with their characters at level 1

[hearty escarp]

Additionally, the premades in peril are equivalent to level 1 characters. People with some D&D experience will have made a level 1 character in little time.

[harsh fjord]

You can ask your players what they're cool with as well!

I wouldn't have a problem with a premade, for instance.

[tame walrus]

I always liked the idea of the little official dnd stories I’ve yet to play one yet

[fallen surge]

Premade characters can be used alongside custom character, as long as they're all the same level

[tame walrus]

What they called anyone know?

[harsh fjord]

Are you referring to official adventures/modules?

[tame walrus]

Ah that’s it

Modules

I saw the video with uhmmmm slimesickle where they played the worst one

Looked fun

[winged cosmos]

I need anyone to explain the game and character development for me. Is there anyone free to help me in a call?

[fallen surge]

I'm familiar with the video you're talking about. The adventure they were playing was either fan made, or it was made for an older edition of D&D. That wasn't an official module for 5e

[lyric vapor]

if anyone calls him id be down to join

[winged cosmos]

making a dc group then?

[fallen surge]

Unfortunately, this discord server does not have voice channels, and we don't have the resources to do 1-on-1 lessons with everyone that joins

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[wheat crystal]

Tomb of Annihilation? That’s certainly an adventure I wouldn’t recommend for newbies. The history of the module is quite fascinating and speaks to a very specific, old style of adventure and DMing

[fallen surge]

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[winged cosmos]

well, seems like I have to spend a lot of time to read. But thank you for the help

[lyric vapor]

bruh fr haha id rather just yap with someone, reading articles for college and this is frying my brain. But I very much appricate everyone in here who uses their time to help

[north elbow]

yall got any dnd groups i can join im pretty new

🥀💔

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• Basic advice to help you in your hunt.

[sour spoke]

@winged cosmos This is the advice I got that I'm (as we speak) using if you want a jumpstart. Kind of helping me a bunch with what I needed to look for

[cedar sluice]

i thought there was a voice channel (broadcast from DnDBeyond, where everyone else is muted) every so often for certain events. or am i thinking of a different discord?

[harsh fjord]

There's the stage channel.

[tame walrus]

Not sure what 5e means you don’t have to tell me I get that there’s a lot going on rn. It’s a fun vid tho ❤️❤️

[fallen surge]

yes, there is a stage channel. But that's different thing than a voice channel, in discord terms

[winged cosmos]

thank you too

[wheat crystal]

5e refers to the 5th edition of D&D, the most recent one

[cedar sluice]

so Dungeons & Dragons has been around for a long time. back to the 70s. every so often, it has a rules change. right now we are on the 5th edition, also known as 5e. it was started in 2014. but recently, 5e has had a rules update in 2024.

[tame walrus]

Ah Ty

[winged cosmos]

how can people prove their char lvl, as the game is a table top

[wheat crystal]

You’ll have a character sheet that lists all your character details

[tame walrus]

And it makes all the other editions irrelevant or you can kinda pick and choose with which rules you wanna play?

[cedar sluice]

usually people will have it written on their character sheet (paper that they have at the table).

[harsh fjord]

You can play whatever edition you want, though this server focuses on 5e.

[wheat crystal]

The most recent official one is here;

https://media.dndbeyond.com/compendium-images/phb/downloads/DnD_2024_Character-Sheet.pdf

[winged cosmos]

yeah, but isn't it very easy to cheat then?

[tame walrus]

I see

[cedar sluice]

you can for sure play old versions. 3.5e is still popular, and 4e is making a comeback for tactical gaming. a lot of people play 2e still too. it just isn't a good idea to start mixing rules from different editions in the same adventure.

[wheat crystal]

All editions are still played, though 5e is more popular by a significant metric. It’s also the most newbie friendly in my opinion

[cedar sluice]

like... if i took a pencil and changed the 5 into a 15 for level?

[loud pumice]

Not as easy as you might think, especially the more experience you have playing the game

[fallen surge]

I like to compare it to Smash Bros. 5e is like Smash Ultimate. Its the most recent one, so it has the most players and the best learning curve for newcomers. But some people do prefer older editions. 3.5e is like Melee. Its much more tactical and math heavy, with more opportunities for optimization

[timid locust]

Just to clarify, because I think I see why you might be asking this question:

Your DnD character usually isn't shared between games. You start your DnD character at level 1 with a group, and then keep playing with that same group.

If you find a new group, you'll be starting a different character at level 1 again.

[wheat crystal]

This is where rules knowledge helps. Your sheet isn’t private, at least the DM should be able to have access if/when they ask for it.

Otherwise sometimes it isn’t always hard to determine. If your table is using Standard Array for stats and level 1 characters, and someone shows up with a 20 Str Fighter that uses Action Surge, something fishy is going on

[harsh fjord]

Plus, cheating will probably result in you getting kicked from a table, so you're no longer playing the game.

It's in everyone interests to play together and fairly.

[winged cosmos]

I see

[exotic remnant]

Welcome to Adventure!

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

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[tame walrus]

Thanks for the answer guys love you all ❤️❤️

[winged cosmos]

Hit per Die is my dmg, isn't it?

[harsh fjord]

That's not a D&D term, so something is getting lost in translation!

Where do you see this on a character sheet?

[winged cosmos]

hit point die*

[winged cosmos]

https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024/character-classes#Sorcerer

[harsh fjord]

Your hit die is tied to your hit points, not to your damage.

[timid locust]

Ah, no. Your hit points are your life score. Hit Points = HP.

[harsh fjord]

Damage is connected to your weapons and spells.

[winged cosmos]

thank you and excuse my misspelling ^^'>

[hard notch]

can new players play DnD like join in for beginners ?

[loud pumice]

yes, that's why there are starter sets

[hard notch]

intresting

the thing i cant find any DnD for beginners where i live and i cant order as well

and bd3 is yeah 125 gb my ps doesnt have that much storage too without deleting all of my other games 🥲

[loud pumice]

have you tried #find-a-game ?

[hard notch]

you know when people tell me i'm inosuke for demon slayer i can see why 🙂

[hard notch]

but can i ask for starter game ?

[wheat crystal]

If you make a post for #looking-for-dm using the instructions in the Find a Game channel you can specify that you’re new.

You can also take a more proactive approach and browse through DM listings in #looking-for-players . Even if a game doesn’t explicitly say it’s newbie friendly it’s always worth to ask!

[winged cosmos]

what does GP in starting equipment mean?

[harsh fjord]

Gold pieces.

[winged cosmos]

thank you

[ivory grove]

depending on where they're from there may be a cultural tendency, but anyone can be anything

it's also usually a few classes instead of one per race

when i think of drow, i think of assassins, lolthite clerics and wizard men

[manic elk]

So I’m really new to this dungeons and dragon stuff I wanna get into it, but I don’t know where to start or how to start. Can anyone help?

[exotic remnant]

Welcome to Adventure!

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

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

Quick Links

Basic Rules | Introductory videos | Create a character

[harsh fjord]

The opening two parts of the rules linked above ("Playing the Game" and "Character Creation") and #learn-to-play are good to check out first!

Otherwise you can:

• Play the demo.
• 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!
• 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.
• Sign up for a learn-to-play session through the virtual weekends linked in the server's Events channel.