#dnd-newcomers

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lavish kayak
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You can! In fact, thats how most people play

mental spear
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i just wanna wax poetry (or whatever that saying was) cos hell yeah thats fun (and also pretty good practise for me with writing in a fun way)

edgy onyx
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You can definitely do that, though you'd likely be describing things after rolling or it'll be hilarious when you describe an epic attack and miss with a nat 1 lol
Sometimes the DM might even ask you how you finish off a creature, giving you a chance to nicely describe the action 😎

mental spear
# edgy onyx You can definitely do that, though you'd likely be describing things after rolli...

thatd be hilarious

"WITH THE POWER OF THE OLD GOD FLOWING THROUGH MY VEINS, I CALL UPON YE TO GIVE ME STRENGTH AND CAST DOWN FIRE AND LIGHTNING AGAINST THE EVIL INFRONT OF ME"

nat 1

"Your character says this and slams their staff against the floor, only for the handle to snap in half and you get splinters in your hand, reducing your constitution by one while also feeling a tinge of embarrassment"

trim wagon
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we had our first session last night! was a bit iffy due to all of us never playing, (spent nearly 3 hours on a character sheet) and outside of combat we were wondering if we roll to decide who does an action, for example in a tavern do we have to roll to decide who goes first like in combat? or is it just who ever speaks first gets to do their action, we’re all just a bit confused

edgy onyx
trim wagon
wind nimbus
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If there’s things specific to your character that you want to be able to quickly reference, I usually jot down what page number I can find the answer on my character sheet.. as you become more comfortable you’ll reference less, but def have your book with you to use as needed

wind nimbus
trim wagon
normal belfry
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If I dm how do I change the otherplayers hp and check their character sheet

ornate kiln
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assuming you play on DnD Beyond, you only can edit a character sheet if that sheet is in one your campaigns on the website

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generally, you should leave the management of a sheet to the player if possible

wind nimbus
normal belfry
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Ok ty

wind nimbus
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You can also check their sheets too.. I’ve only played in person with people using pen/paper, so idk how feasible that is if playing online

green heart
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i just finished dragons of storm wreck isle and i'm not sure where to go next with another campaign

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like are there other premade ones? do you have to buy them? do you make your own campaigns?

wild onyx
green heart
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thank you!!

floral topaz
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hello! I wanna start playing dnd and I've convinced my friends too but the problem is that none of us know how to play it. i did my research but it's kinda overwhelming, would love if anyone could help out 😭

ornate kiln
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I think you might consider getting the new starter set

echo kelp
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And feel free to ask questions as you're learning and run into things

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But yeah the new starter set is not a bad option either

floral topaz
floral topaz
ornate kiln
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in that case, the basic rules plus one of the many free starter adventures might be a good starting point

floral topaz
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okii

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I've the pdf for the basic rules, so I'll start reading 📚

ripe abyss
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Yo so im new and I like the concept of DnD so what should I know about that isnt really talked more in tutorials?

slate wadi
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what class are you playing

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or, if you don't know, whats your character concept

ripe abyss
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Sorry but I literally have zero clue on the game 😔Just got interested cuz I saw an actor aka Jon Bernthal play it for like a short time

wraith osprey
slate wadi
ripe abyss
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Well I know about the dice and the dungeon master and how some class are like monks,bard and stuff....thats about it?
From what I see u make ur own characters and world?

lost silo
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have you checked out the links in the bot thats about to pop up?

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slate wadi
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Yes, however the DM builds the world and everyone else makes characters. There's a lot more classes, and you don't have to play as a human, there's a lot of stuff to make your character interesting, and depending on the campaign, it normally has a lot of roleplaying

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so yes, you do build your own world, but normally the DM contributes way more to it.

ripe abyss
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So u make ur own power system,spell system,and monsters?

lost silo
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many create their own world, and many will use the world / lore created by the D&D world. but the players with guidance from the DM make their own chosing from dozens of races, 13 classes, and TONS of backgrounds to make the character you play in the story that you all tell together as a group

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nope. power system and spell system are very well defined by the ruleset and are based on your class, with some classes being more matrtial without spells.

ripe abyss
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Alright alright thankyouu

lost silo
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check out the basics in the above bot. quick reads and explains a ton

slate wadi
ripe abyss
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Okay now I just gotta find people to play with me.Thank youu

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wild onyx
long violet
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Hey all, i am having an issue with Dnd Beyond, I have the 2014 player's handbook shared with me but i cannot select necromancer as my wizard subclass, anyone have any idea why that could be?

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fierce anvil
fair lake
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guys how to play dnd beyond?

harsh fjord
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D&D Beyond isn't a game; it's a platform to host your characters and any digital game content you've purchased!

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If you're talking about how to play D&D, the bot post will point you toward the rules.

echo kelp
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Come on Dyno...

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echo kelp
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There we go

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^ Useful resources to help get you started

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Feel free to ask questions

misty cradle
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New to D&D but sort of know general rules. Mostly having problems finding groups to play with ?
Like I've never really gotten to play a game before and get that sort of experience of authentic long term.
What advice for best results for finding a group ?

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atomic verge
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Heyy ppl

wild onyx
# misty cradle New to D&D but sort of know general rules. Mostly having problems finding groups...

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

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

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

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

misty cradle
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Is there a place to ask if a character idea could work ? Like I got a rather weird idea for who I'd wish to be

dull kindle
brisk rain
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i just got a computer and i kinda wanna learn how to play online where's a good place i can learn, i've only really played tabletop with a couple classmates

lyric fjord
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hi guysss

late flint
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Hey any website reccomendations for online campaigns

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So we can all see dice rolls etc

wild onyx
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long compass
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Heyy

loud pumice
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hi

clever pike
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hey guys I'm new here

loud pumice
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hey, have you read the basic rules yet?

clever pike
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no not rlly I recently found interest in dnd so idk much abt it

lyric fjord
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same here

clever pike
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looking for people to possibly play with

lyric fjord
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i made a character today but havent had any chance to play yet, and dont know how to play lolll

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echo kelp
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Feel free to ask specific questions and we can help answer them

lyric fjord
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my brain frys when it comes to reading game rules😭 ive always been a hands on/visual learner than a reader

brisk rain
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same man

echo kelp
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That's fine - but I'd recommend at least reading the first two chapters as they cover the core game rules/mechanics and game flow and how to make a character.

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

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

lyric fjord
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i see i see

echo kelp
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Then I'd suggest practicing by making a character

wild onyx
clever pike
echo kelp
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See chapter 2 of the free rules

lyric fjord
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ive made a character with the help of a freind i just need to learn the game ahaha

echo kelp
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It goes through the process step by step

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Then when you have a rough idea of the game, feel free to try and find a group to play with

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echo kelp
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You do improve your chances of finding a game when you're put some effort into learning the game - that way the group you play with won't have to use their precious game playing time having to teach you everything

brisk rain
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i've made characters before just not online so is it basically the same premise different format or do i need to do something different

wild onyx
echo kelp
brisk rain
echo kelp
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No worries! You can check our Looking For Game channels for a game/group to join.
Read #find-a-game carefully to learn how to use those channels.

brisk rain
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ty noob

clever pike
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can anybody tell me where I can make my own characters or how? 😭

echo kelp
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Hope everyone finds a great group to play with - a good D&D groups can be life changing in wonderful ways.

... but also trust your gut - if something doesn't feel right, remember no D&D is better than bad D&D

echo kelp
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The free account allows you to make up to 6 characters but you'll be limited to what's available in the free rules unless you buy D&D books which provide more options.

clever pike
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oh okay alr I'll check it out

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ohh I see

umbral iris
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Hi I'm new

harsh fjord
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Welcome to the server!

graceful rune
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hello

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I am new to d&d i have made my character but i need a dm i cant play ir

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harsh fjord
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Follow the bot post above to the Looking for Game/Group info on the server.

tawny jackal
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umbral iris
lyric fjord
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Wazzup y'all!

umbral iris
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Wazzup

lyric fjord
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hii

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I'm just getting really into this medieval fantasy D&D stuff lately, Growing-up I always thought it was cringey and nerdy but lately something has clicked that's just made it unironically awesome

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I looked at the King Arthur stuff and all those legends n myths and I was listening to some old school Heavy Metal like Maiden or Priest or Sabbath or Dio and now I wannna give this game a try! I'm hooked lol 💯 🔥

lyric fjord
echo gate
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Hello

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stuck patio
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Hey guys 👋 totally new here ive been watching a lot of dnd playthrough on YouTube its really fun to watch, but basically have zero knowledge xD

lost silo
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Check out what the bot above has to offer for a great start

ionic sail
lost silo
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as I said to Hiroshi, check out the info in the bot just above Hiroshi's post

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

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

mighty cave
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So uhh, I've got a question. I was able to create a character and have gone through the #learn-to-play channel a bit. Do I need to know any specifics about lore, like the lore of some races or anything?

loud pumice
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Not particularly, general kind of lore on your race is a good idea, but for the most part it'll be down to your DM what your chatacter does and doesn't know

graceful rune
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i need to play the game i made a character

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can anyone let me join

mighty cave
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lost silo
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follow the steps in th bot to find a group

graceful rune
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yo

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i wanna join a new game

violet canopy
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Yeah me too

graceful rune
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we need a dm

violet canopy
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Yeah true

graceful rune
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i have a character thougj

violet canopy
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Ohh i have idea what I want to make

graceful rune
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what is it

violet canopy
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A rogue class

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What's your character class and species

graceful rune
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im a goliath barb path of the fire giant

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echo kelp
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Folks keep the game organizing to private messages ot use the Looking For Game channels (see bot message).

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Its off topic in the discussion channels

graceful rune
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sry

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yo

echo kelp
livid tundra
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How does the character sheet work, and how should I fill it in

loud pumice
unkempt cedar
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hey there! i am looking for a group or a discord which hosts a oneshot or where i can guest star in an ongoing campaign. i've nevr played dnd but am quite familiar with the rules and would love to get my first experience!

glass plover
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Hi im Quite very new to all of dnd but i always had a interest towards it im not very fimiliar with it but i created a character the best i could. where could i join a group or something? since im very new and don't know much i might need explenations.

loud pumice
unkempt cedar
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ty

glass plover
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oh ok thank you very much

loud pumice
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np

plain vortex
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Hey so I’m somewhat new and how does fast should leveling up be like we’re playing with xp leveling and don”t know when’s a good time level up?

lean vortex
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If youre playing with xp you just look at how much xp you get for resolving an encounter and how much you need gor the next level

plain vortex
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Okay thank u!

loud pumice
lean vortex
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Technically you need to kill stuff for xp but this usually promotes killing anything in sight, consider granting xp for resolving combat without killing

loud pumice
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although some DMs will give players XP for good rping

plain vortex
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Okay that makes sense I was asking because my dm is also new because me and my friends wanted to play but we were all new!

loud pumice
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Don't ask about levelling up too much, as DnD is meant to be more about the story you create and not gaining just gaining levels

lean vortex
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If you dont ask at the end of the sessions are you even a real dnd player

vital sail
plain vortex
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I will suggest this thank u

timber venture
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Hey I’m still pretty new but I’m torn between two races Yuan Ti and Hadozee I’m playing a Monk and was wondering does one of these feel more subtle or easier to play than the other, or like do the races really matter that much for how the class plays, or is it mostly just flavor?

wild onyx
stable bolt
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I just downloaded the game now and I don't know what to do

hearty blaze
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You…downloaded DnD?

stable bolt
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Dnd beyond

hearty blaze
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Ah

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Well, learning the rules of dnd is a good start

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Read up on the first few chapters of the free basic rules on #learn-to-play , and feel free to ask any questions you might have. Then, make a practice character and get it reviewed in #character-discussion .
Once you’re ready and got the fundamentals down, you can check out #find-a-game for information on how to find a group online. To make a post, type the appropriate command in any chat channel.

drowsy kernel
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Hey guys, I'm back and I made my first character

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He may not be much but I'm proud of how he turned out

keen dragon
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so like what do i do what do i buy what do i learn?

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i wanna play cuz i am bored and idk where to start

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lost silo
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Start with checking out these basics. Then come back if you have questions.

keen dragon
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alrighty!

lost silo
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And when you’ve done that, and wanna find a game

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keen dragon
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is it hard to start?

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or can i like already join a game after reading everything

lost silo
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Many folks are very open to new folks. Keep in mind it does take patience as there are MANY more players than DMs

keen dragon
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okay!

strong mango
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how do you decide what feat to take?? ppsweat even just looking at the handful of options in the Core (non-2014) pool, I'm having a hard time deciding

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I'm leaning towards Alert, but +2 to initiative sounds less appealing than the earlier +5

vestal wave
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There is a lot to go through and you kind of have to play around with what's available and what do you have in mind? What stat do you think you would like, is there a synergy you're looking for, etc.

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For me when I am making a character I have a "picture" in mind and I look to see what would fulfill that. I know for my first sorcerer, he's a kobold draconic sorcerer subclass, and I want him to be tanky since sorcerers have lower hit points and ACs. So I took the tough feat and focused on building up his fire damage and HP mostly.

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What do you have so far?

strong mango
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So far I've got a Lv. 4 Goliath Paladin (Defense, Oath of Devotion)

My other party members are a sorcerer and a... roguey bard? So I'm trying to walk a line of being tanky but having some pocket heals to toss out.

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I figure Alert so I can get up into combat early, try and draw some aggro, but I feel like taking Elemental Adept might help with lightning damage, or there's a lot of good utility options in the Magic Initiate trees.

vestal wave
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Elemental Adept is very good if you're trying to utilize your magic casting.

strong mango
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Suppose it just comes down to how much -1 vs. +1 to initiative is valuable

vestal wave
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Well Dex should take priority of Initiative in my opinion.

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If you're worry is that you won't go first, then feats that increase your dex would be the route based on your context above.

shell pumice
strong mango
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ohhh so you're saying if I want to boost my initiative, I should try to raise Dex instead of taking something like Alert

strong mango
vestal wave
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Dex involves a lot of your acrobatics and "fast moving" checks

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As well as your initiatives. Elemental Adept is great because you basically get to boost your spellcasting (usually Int. Wisdom, or Charisma) by 1 and you pick an element of your choice to treat any 1 rolls as a 2 for damage, and you ignore resistance to that chosen type.

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For my draconic sorcerer kobold, I choose Charisma Score increase with fire, so even against enemies that have fire resistance, my fire damage ignores that resistance

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So if I land the shot, I do full damage based on my roll.

strong mango
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NODDERS yeah this might be the way to go. boosts my heals and improves my DPS output as well

vestal wave
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What's your spellcasting ability as a Paladin?

strong mango
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Charisma, same for my heals, and this puts me up to the +4 breakpoint

vestal wave
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I'm at +4 as well. I think since you're early on, if you level up and get an ASI (Ability Score Increase), try to get that Charisma to a 20.

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It'll help you in the long run and you have good output early game.

strong mango
vestal wave
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I didn't know this and I'm 4 levels away from my next ASI, stuck at 19 charisma 😭

strong mango
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So right now my stats are

STR 12
DEX 8
CON 14
INT 10
WIS 14
CHA 17

I could ASI now and go CHA 19, but everything else is in a rough spot I feel like, breakpoint wise.

compact abyss
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just downloaded D&D online, got a few questions.

  1. Probably gonna join my schools D&D club so should I keep my solo character separet or use the same one
  2. cant decide between cleric or bard

im new so idk anything lol

shell pumice
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what do you mean by solo character?

hearty blaze
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  1. Do you wanna be stronger in or out of combat?
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And I assume solo character means a character not for a campaign that you made yourself

strong mango
compact abyss
strong mango
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Most likely your school's D&D club will be based on the Dugneons & Dragons tabletop game, not the video game.

I would say check out some D&D gameplay online (Dimension20, Critical Role, etc.). There are lots of people that upload their D&D gameplay on youtube. This will help you get a feel for what you're looking for.

Once you're ready to make a character, I'd suggest using D&D Beyond. You can make a few characters using the Core ruleset with a free account.

You are still free to check out the MMO you downloaded if you'd like! Though it's unlikely to be relevant to your school's D&D Club.

compact abyss
strong mango
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For sure! Critical Role Abrigdged might be a good place to start. They cut down a lot of the "fluff" of the episodes and mostly cover the important things. Takes a 4-5 hour session down to a 1-2 hours video.

rustic blade
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Hello I m totally new as well just starting watching some dnd gameplay online and I instantly fell I. Love with it !!!
Is there a place where I can play VTT DnD and will accept newcomers like myself ?

shell pumice
daring trout
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hey I'm using beyond and I'm trying to add cantrips and it wont let me

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im making a barbarian sage character

hearty blaze
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Go to backgrounds, you should be able to select it there

daring trout
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ok

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I found the issue

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I was using the 2014 one

hearty blaze
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thatll do it

lyric vapor
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Welp I just dm’d my first ever dnd oneshot (peril in pinebrook) and went about as expected, forgot to mention important details, everyone tried arguing small things that made my life hard, players all split up, forgot to take notes of character details, developed a speech impediment mid game, and accidentally gave the dragon mother a Boston accent 🤦‍♂️. I also didn’t know how to end it lol. but overall things won’t go as expected and expect that. 10/10 will try playing again
anyways learn from my mistakes

-talk about rule 0 at the beginning
-take notes
-practice character voices if your doing them

royal pond
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First time jitters does that, but i bet you did amazing otherwise

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Im running my first campaign and its a long term one. Im currently sitting tgrough hours of YT about world building and voice acting 🥲

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Aside from that, its probably the best decision i made

slim wadi
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So I have never played dnd before, online or IRL. I've always wanted to but never knew where to start. Looking for some info to try to join a virtual game, any advice would be greatly welcomed.

hearty blaze
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Read up on the first two chapters of the free basic rules on #learn-to-play , and feel free to ask any questions you might have. Then, make a practice character and get it reviewed in #character-discussion .
Once you’re ready and got the fundamentals down, you can check out ⁠find-a-game for information on how to find a group online. To make a post, type the appropriate command in any chat channel.

drowsy kernel
wraith obsidian
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If I just bought one of the starter kit things should I focus on the character sheet or the rulebook first?

karmic finch
wraith obsidian
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I see

wraith obsidian
karmic finch
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the most fun part is learnng the game

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Once you do that, you can find an online game to play

wraith obsidian
karmic finch
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people have games they post

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they want players and u could be that

young forge
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Hey, I am pretty new to DND (I know nothing) and I like the idea of being a DM (I like to be creative and create things) but like I mentioned I... know nothing, I had one friend say don't due to he has been a DM and failed badly still to this day and all my other friends say to try it as they all like to do DND sometimes. If anyone has any idea's on how I can learn etc please lmk or DM me.

vestal wave
young forge
vestal wave
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Yeah

hearty blaze
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?newdm

vestal wave
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You'd might want to try that chat

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

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

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

Embrace the shared story.

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

It’s not a competition.

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

Be fair and flexible.

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

Modify the adventure to suit your tastes.

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

Don’t worry about mistakes.

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

vestal wave
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Oh thanks

violet canopy
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Hello , me and my friend are new to dnd , is there someone who can join us by being a dm for once , we
Are available everyday ist .

charred reef
frigid helm
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I think its IST.

violet canopy
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Yeah IST

wild onyx
violet canopy
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Thanks

tardy sand
unkempt sentinel
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Hi

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hearty escarp
unkempt sentinel
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Is anyone playing now? Or can walk me through

wild onyx
tardy sand
wild onyx
# unkempt sentinel Is anyone playing now? Or can walk me through

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

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

hearty escarp
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(they left)

sullen leaf
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Hello guys, I am Av I am a new player who thought dnd was cool I have even managed to find some friends to play dnd with me but I have so become the dm so anyone help me with this pls

hearty blaze
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?newdm

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How does it work?
Where do I start?
hearty blaze
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(Highly recommend you read the Free Rules)

wild onyx
sullen leaf
#

No I am currently downloading it from dnd beyond

hearty blaze
#

Some tips
-# Communicate with your players
-# Respect your players
-# Put passion into the game
-# Don’t overprep
-# Expand your vocabulary
-# Show, not tell (and use descriptive language that talks into all senses)
-# Have fun, no stress, and COMMUNICATE
-# Have a session zero
-# You don’t write a story, your party lives through one. Don’t prepare tales, prepare scenarios.
-# Try to know more than your players
-# COMMUNICATE

sullen leaf
#

Which rule book i should download 2014 or new one?

hearty blaze
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Up to you

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I like the 2024 rules, but I know some that prefer 2014.
All the new content is gonna be 2024 tho so I recommend that

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It’s also the default on dnd beyond

sullen leaf
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Ok

atomic verge
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Hey I’m just wondering would I need a pc to play on a campaign I only have an iPad which is what I do my character sheet and notes and everything on

hearty blaze
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It’s better to have one, but it’s definitely not needed.

atomic verge
sullen leaf
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So we are gonna be on a call but gonna use online dice

hearty blaze
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Heck, I’ve played on ones on my phone.
Don’t do that, unless it’s purely text based

hearty blaze
atomic verge
sullen leaf
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Yep but on WhatsApp

hearty blaze
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It’s commonly discord call + a virtual tabletop

atomic verge
sullen leaf
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So the people I am playing with are not that smart, so we'all are gonna have a simple game at first

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And when we will get used to it then we will shift to complex foemat

wild onyx
sullen leaf
harsh beacon
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I’m a new dm and my friend also a new player wants to be a undead summoner what class would be best for them on the 2024 phb

valid lake
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im actually a new player and a nercromancer too

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my dm said wizard is the best for new players

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and me personally i took sage background

harsh beacon
hearty blaze
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It’s not in the 2024 PHB

valid lake
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yes my dm said its not in it but i can be like a necromancer not exactly one

harsh beacon
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I see so did you go with necromancer subclass or not exactly

valid lake
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i will be finishing my full character tonight

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yesterday i did a campaign that was an easy one meant to get us know the game

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it was with 6 new players

stuck patio
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If i wanna do a paladin character that was expelled from the order for having different faith but still living in the ways of the paladin, following their code of honor and compassion for humanity and nature which class would be best suited? Like i don't wanna do oath breaker paladin (also I'm really new to all this)

hearty blaze
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And yeah oathbreaker doesn’t fit here

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Cuz from this they didn’t break anything, let alone for evil

stuck patio
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I see, like i don't wanna do the lawfully good paladin.

dull kindle
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You can be any alignment you want as a Paladin

hearty blaze
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Except oathbreaker no? Don’t they have text that says they have to be evil?

dull kindle
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Yeah

hearty blaze
dull kindle
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Maybe Glory Paladin actually, more focused on what the self is about

hearty blaze
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Ehh, I’m sure there’s a way

stuck patio
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Alr thankyou! For the info

drowsy kernel
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Guys how long does a game last? Like on average? Or does it depend on the situation?

loud pumice
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Entirely depends on the situation

edgy onyx
loud pumice
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and the group.

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Usually you might expect a session to be about 2-4 hours whereas a one-shot is typically around 6-8 hours

native ocean
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How do I clam my reward for joining the discord?

dull kindle
#

There's a reward?

native ocean
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Yes it’s called light aura

drowsy kernel
drowsy kernel
native ocean
drowsy kernel
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Damn I want to play so bad but ahh, got no time and friends to play with

dull kindle
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Wait what game is this

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And why is this game linking to this server instead of the official game discord

loud pumice
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wdym?

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@dull kindle

drowsy kernel
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Huh? This is confusing

dull kindle
edgy onyx
loud pumice
hearty blaze
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Me neither

dull kindle
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I joined a server that pings me for info about new quests but I've never received one about joining servers

open dragon
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hello i was wondering are there any free ways to find info about character creation?

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im new to dnd so idk

edgy onyx
open dragon
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ty

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good now another question i am trying to make a support character

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which class could i pick?

edgy onyx
# open dragon which class could i pick?

I'd say basically any spellcaster is a good choise. They get the most supportive options with variety of spells
But Cleric, Paladin or Bard would be my suggestion, depending on the type of support

open dragon
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ok basicaly im trying to buff my allies debuff my enemies and some heals

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while i do little damage

edgy onyx
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Well there's Bless and Bane -spells which do just that. Bards get bardic inspiration that helps allies with their rolls, and basically all of the classes I mentioned have access to Cure Wounds or Healing Word, the most basic heal spells 😛

open dragon
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ok i see then i will check out spellcaster

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i played homebrew once before but i knew 90% of the rules were ignored

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i played a warlock with an homebrew ability that buffed an allie attack up to 2x factor depending on the role

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i had perma -50% attack

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but i had no variety

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so thanks for helping

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also before i deep dive thoes wizard work as a support?

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you said any spellcaster

edgy onyx
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Wizards are one spellcaster that doesnt really do healing, but they still get plenty of useful spells. And spells are gonna have the biggest effect as a support, especially the kind that you mentioned where you would be buffing / debuffing others, so picking spells that do that is likely gonna be the best way to go, without looking into specific subclasses that may home more supportive options

open dragon
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ok wizard it is buffing debuffing is my favourite thing

#

are there any race restrictions on classes?

slim sail
#

i just got DND to play with my family today, we don’t know how to play it.

I’m the dragon master and i’m reading the first adventure ( the vanishing gnome ) i’ve spent 3 hours reading the first page and still only understand it the smallest bit.
we plan on playing tonight and i need help ASAP to help me understand how to play the game.

please DM me 🙏

edgy onyx
edgy onyx
# open dragon ok wizard it is buffing debuffing is my favourite thing

Also, for some spefici spells you might enjoy for a wizard

  • Mind Sliver, a cantrip that deals damage and the next saving throw the target makes is reduced
  • Cause Fear and Charm Person, spells which fear or charm the target
  • Feather Fall, probably the best known supportive spell, which saves people from fall damage
  • Ray of Sickness, poisons targets which makes them worse at their rolls, basically
  • Silvery Barbs, bit of an infamous but strong one to reroll rolls and buff an ally while at it

But yeah, wizards dont actually get many of the spells I first imagined from buffing/debuffing, like Guidance, Bless or Bane, which are more Cleric things, but again most support isn't gonna be jus tdirect "bigger / lower bumbers" -buffs/debuffs, but more active effects like blocking vision or better positioning, and with some imagination wizards do get plenty of those!

open dragon
open dragon
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also going for elf wizard

open dragon
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so i read the free rules and saw a video at the same time to help me

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and basicaly in the video i saw some elf stuff that wasn't in the free rules but in the book (e.g. some + points in the stats) what do i do now?

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like i saw the stuff with fey ancestory and so on

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but the guy on the video also said some negative stuff about the characters and he got like +2 dexterity

edgy onyx
# open dragon and basicaly in the video i saw some elf stuff that wasn't in the free rules but...

Fey Ancestry is one of the racial features of elves, should be on their page when you look at the race
By default elves get +2 to Dexterity, and the other +1 to another stat based on the subrace, but if you've got Tasha's book (or the DM just allows it) you can put those bonuses into any abilities you like

It's one of the limiting things of races, but most people do ignore it for the Tasha's rule 😛

open dragon
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ehm where is it writen for + 2 dexterity?

edgy onyx
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Where are you viewing it? usually its like the topmost thing on the list

lost silo
#

The +2 to dex and +1 to other is 2014 rules. most games have migrated to 2024 where that is not the case. if you are on D&D Beyond using the free rules, they are 2024

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your background now gives you the +'s to stats (the BIGGEST dissappointing change in 2024)

open dragon
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and then i went to elf

edgy onyx
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Ah, you're using the new edition

lost silo
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as I said, that is using 2024 rules where races no longer get bonuses to attributes

open dragon
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ah i see

edgy onyx
#

Cant help much with that I'm afraid, but seems Fey Ancestry is mentioned there at least

open dragon
#

i guess from now on i just read the stuff there

lost silo
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yes Fey Ancestory is still there. as you build a character, you will choose a background that will boost some attributes

open dragon
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also it has a defective link in it

lost silo
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if you look for more videos, ( I hadnt even thought of this) you will need to put 2024 rules in the search too

open dragon
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the video i got reccomended was 2014 rules

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but apparently there arent any free links

lost silo
#

which can still be played if you buy books or get into a campaign that share the old books

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no there are not

open dragon
#

can't buy the books

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i guess i will ask my DM first

lost silo
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or get into a campaign that share the old books

open dragon
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or that but haven't the time to play currently

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its basicaly my only day off today

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so i ask my DM first

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also thanks for the help

azure crystal
#

Guys if something says it has a resistance to something, is that immunity or a modifier?
Like awakened bush is immune to piercing damage, so can it not be damaged by something that pierces or does it just take far less damage or does a piercing hit have a disadvantage etc?

loud pumice
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Immunity to piercing damage, means they take no piercing damage.
Resistance is different where you take half damage.

azure crystal
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Ahh ok thanks ^^

ornate kiln
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also resistance and vulnerability cancel each other out, but if something has immunity, gaining vulnerability to that damage type does nothing. its still immune

loud pumice
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that too

limber bronze
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could someone tell me where the link to standard array/ point buy etc is

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I just cant navigate the beyond website frfr

ornate kiln
limber bronze
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thx :)))

scarlet comet
#

does anyone know of a fix for this. My party plays using the dnd mobile app. My problem is on dndbeyond website i made a homebrew weapon abilities the whole 9. on web browser it works as intended. if you run the mobile app it lists the name of abilities/spells the weapon gives. but whereas the web browser you would click on it and it would go into the description of the ability/spell and list damage. the mobile app wont show that so all you see is the name. am i really going to have to make every ability individually and add it to their character that way so it works on the mobile app.

edgy onyx
scarlet comet
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roger

delicate vapor
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Hello

unkempt linden
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Have you ever homebrewed loot such as weapons? And if so, how?

lost silo
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Howdy. Let us know if u have questions

delicate vapor
foggy sand
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yo!

delicate vapor
wild onyx
vestal creek
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how do you find beginner friendly campaigns or one shots?

unkempt linden
delicate vapor
#

Well hello all,
I have a question, so if someone is very beginner and wants to know how dnd is played what would be your advice, or any tutorial or any youtube video recommendation for it. How to learn dnd

solar leaf
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where do i find a game

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for free

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#
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  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
lost silo
#

First bot has great basic intro info bot 2 has ways to find a group

wild onyx
delicate vapor
open dragon
#

quick question i was looking at wizard stats

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what does D6 per wizard level mean i know what a D6 is but what does it mean per wizard level?

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is it just level or something else?

harsh fjord
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You're probably looking at hit dice. At a level up, a wizard can take the average of a d6 or roll a d6 to add to their HP total. They also get a new d6 to their hit dice pool for short rests.

ornate kiln
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your max HP increases by 1d6 (plus Constitution modifier) per wizard level

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you can take the average roll of a d6 (rounded up, its 4) instead of rolling the die on level up

open dragon
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i see but then do i just write d6? or does it increasy by 1d6 per level?

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or every level i just roll d6 for health?

harsh fjord
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At level 2, a wizard has 2d6 hit dice to use to recover HP during a short rest.

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And yes, each level you can roll a d6 to add to your HP or take the average.

open dragon
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ok in that case i write nd6 where n = level

harsh fjord
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For hit dice to spend, yep.

open dragon
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ty

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i must say its a little overwhelming

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but definitely worth it im sure

harsh fjord
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I'd agree on both counts! But it will click with enough time and practice.

open dragon
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ehm another question

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it sais in table i get +2 proficiency at level 1

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which one exactly?

harsh fjord
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No, that's your proficiency bonus. You add it to the skills and savings throws you are proficient in.

open dragon
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so i guess inteligence and wisdom

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as a wizard

harsh fjord
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So you add your proficiency bonus and stat modifier to get the total. A wizard at level 1 has a +2 proficiency bonus. Say they have a 16 INT. Their INT saving throw bonus would be +5.

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Same for any INT skills they're proficient in.

open dragon
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ok why + 5?

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where do other 3 come from?

harsh fjord
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Say they have a 16 INT. That's a +3 bonus. So it applies to all INT skills.

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Also the INT saving throw.

open dragon
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ah it comes from stat so for every 5 + 1 stat?

harsh fjord
open dragon
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oh i see

#

im currently just watching wizard stuff and creating a word document with abilities

harsh fjord
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The rules are the best way to understand how the game works!

open dragon
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can see that

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its my first serious campain after all

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last one was homebrew and with like 90% rules ignored

clever pike
#

guys I have created my first character 💔

novel patrol
#

I cant wait to play ngl. Its been so hard finding a group heh

mortal aspen
#

Hey can someone help me in dnd discussion or dm me with my story and universe

harsh fjord
#

Cast your net wide if you're only looking here. And be flexible! The more specific your parameters, the harder it can be to find a game/group.

open dragon
#

is evoker the only sub class for wizard?

harsh fjord
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The only one available with the free rules.

open dragon
#

oh i see

#

sad

fallow zephyr
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I just had an impulse to find a dnd group cause I’ve never played but I have a really good character idea that plays off who I am in real life so lmk any advice on finding a party

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#
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  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
harsh fjord
#

Cast a wide net, be patient, be proactive, and be flexible!

fallow zephyr
#

Bet, gonna be fun once I find a game cause I think my idea is genius and meant for me lol

plain fossil
#

Hi all - first time trying to play a real game of DnD! I just created a human warlock character and i'll be joining a friend's campain the next time they play. 🙂 excited!

strong mango
#

I have a question about hit points.

Last night, a PC was knocked out (0 HP, no death saves) and dragged to a cultist lair. There one of the party tried to sneak in and rescue them. Upon being discovered, the cultist ran to the KO'ed player, holding a knife to their throat and said "Don't move, or they're done for!"

All of this happened in initiative order.

Hypothetically, if the unconscious player was fully healed, and the cultist went for the kill on their turn, well, they would still have to roll say 1d4+DEX.

How does like, slicing a PC's throat, not just one-shot them?

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(Sorry if that's confusingly written, it's early for me lol)

hearty blaze
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Cuz DnD is weird like that and 5e doesn’t have execution rules

silver cliff
#

Is there a big difference between paid DnD games and free ones? I’m new and for looking the best experience?

hearty blaze
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Paid games usually have a bit more effort put into them and they’re faster to get into

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Tbh I’ve never played a paid game so I can’t say 100%

silver cliff
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I see, I’ve played 2 games in the past, both only had one session before it fizzled out unfortunately

harsh fjord
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No guarantees, of course, but in theory no one should flake in a paid game.

silver cliff
strong mango
hearty blaze
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My best guess is that it misses I vital artery

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Cuz if they’re at 0, it starts death saves already

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And they’re one fail off of death

main fulcrum
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If the target is unconscious and they're attacking within 5 feet like that, hitting does make it an automatic crit

strong mango
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That's not what I was asking tho, like

main fulcrum
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I'm saying the automatic crit is how d&d represents that kind of deadly blow

hearty blaze
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Plus, if that attack hits hard enough, the PC instantly dies

strong mango
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The PC was put into a critical (unconscious, 0HP) position, cultist puts knife to their throat, then PC is healed to full before cultist strikes.

If the cultist has the knife to their throat, how does the RP work around such a sensitive attack being non-lethal?

main fulcrum
#

You can justify it by whatever makes the most sense to you. The cultist stabs them, but they're tough enough that it's not an automatic kill; the cultist is bad at their job; magic, etc etc

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Adventurers are tougher than normal people

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The cultist still has to roll to hit to get through their armor class, so even having an unconscious person isn't an automatic hit either

strong mango
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gotcha, gotcha. So the DM can just work some like, "You flash back to life, inspired by the mercy of your protector god, and as the Cultist strikes you, you temporarily feel your neck harden into stone" type beat?

ornate kiln
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yeah you gotta come up with narrative excuses to justify rules weirdness

main fulcrum
#

Sure, if that makes more sense to you

hearty blaze
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I think the DM usually does it but I don’t remember

main fulcrum
#

My games don't need that kind of justification for rules, so we don't

ornate kiln
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maybe the the cultist's hand is shaky and they miss the vital part

main fulcrum
#

They would get stabbed if the cultist hits, it would do X amount of damage and if they're not dead, they're not dead

quick magnet
#

Good evening, I apologize for my English as I'm French... I hope you won't hold it against me... I bought a starter set to try role-playing with my friends... While reading the rules to prepare for my very first DM session, I'm having trouble remembering everything... Are there certain rules I should focus on more to get started, and if so, which ones?

ornate kiln
main fulcrum
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Like I said, whatever works for people

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My groups aren't generally that interested in RPing combat mechanics so we don't

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We RP character stuff instead

hearty blaze
ornate kiln
hearty blaze
quick magnet
main fulcrum
#

Cool, as I said, whatever works for you

hearty blaze
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Preference

main fulcrum
#

It's not meant as a judgment
Just that people can deal with it however works for them

#

If you want to create RP reasons for rules stuff, do. If you don't, it's not required

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You can still RP your character during combat without needing an in universe RP explanation for all the mechanics Shrug

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Unless that's something which makes the game more fun for you

main elbow
#

Hello! I have never played D&D and I am thinking of buying the player handbook 2024 just to read it.Do you think it is worth buying it just to read if I don’t have friends to play with?

lean vortex
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Its great to have if youre ever planning on playing, not sure about getting it just for reading material though

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In the end it is still a game manual after all

olive pecan
#

Hey I'm just getting back into being a DM and it looks like we're gonna be using a website called Roll20. (My first time using the site)

I'm watching tutorials for the site so I can launch a longterm homebrew game.

Just one question
"How can I keep the party on track but also not afraid to go on silly side-quest/talk too other npc's who dont play a major role in the story?"

lean vortex
olive pecan
#

Thank you @lean vortex I'll ask there with further questions, and that suggestion does work ^-^

grand sun
#

Might be a dumb question but I'm guessing LFG Community may be the wrong place to post, but if I'm a player looking for a specific game such as a murder mystery and/or PBP is there a specific place to post that to see if there are groups out there?

hearty blaze
grand sun
#

Ahhhh that's what it is, ok thank you!

dense pasture
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Hey ya'll! Anyone needing a player?

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I'm new and would love to meet new people and start an adventure with a group!

crisp kite
#

Hey!! Is there anyone who needs a player?
I’m a beginner but i would really like to start an adventure with a new group.

dense pasture
crisp kite
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Maybe

hearty blaze
crisp kite
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Yes we will

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Actually I already did

normal spire
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Hi I’m new

lost silo
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You are not permitted to seek or create games in this channel. tis the rules

hearty blaze
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Then make the posts there. Soliciting for games out of those channels isnt allowed

normal spire
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I would like to learn and play dnd

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lost silo
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there are some basics to review spooderman

thorny turret
#

How do I get wayfarer and sailor background options on the dnd beyond character creator? I had originally enabled only core roles

normal spire
#

Ok what are they

hearty blaze
#

Read the Free Basic Rules (first two chapters) found in the channel linked by the bot post above. There are a fair few good resources there too

normal spire
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Ok

hearty blaze
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I consider how to make a character, basic ability checks, modifiers, core gameplay, classes and combat the basics

hearty blaze
crisp kite
#

You can actually read all the rules on dnd beyond don’t buy anything unnecessary

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You can download it on AppStore

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And you can also create your charackter on there which is pretty awesome

thorny turret
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Thanks. I’ll look for the app

hearty blaze
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I just use the website personally

normal spire
#

When I make my character who do I tell and do I have to make a physical piece?

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And can we play games online

hearty blaze
hearty blaze
normal spire
tawny turret
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hello

crisp kite
vapid shoal
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Be the Dungeon Master you want to see in the world

tawny turret
#

I'm looking to get into D&D for the first time, where do I start?

meager trench
crisp kite
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normal spire
meager trench
vapid shoal
hearty blaze
crisp kite
normal spire
#

There’s a website where I make my character?

crisp kite
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Yess

echo kelp
#

The dungeon master is the person who guides the players through an adventure and decides what rules are in effect and what dice rolls are needed and interprets the results - and basically guides the story.

crisp kite
echo kelp
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DnDBeyond has a free tier that allows you to make up to 6 characters.

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It’s the official D&D digital toolset

hearty blaze
normal spire
echo kelp
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You can look through the game postings in #looking-for-players - that’s dungeon masters looking for players

wheat crystal
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You don't need a DM to make a character, though when you get into a game the DM will need to approve them

echo kelp
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See #find-a-game to learn how to use our Looking For Game channels.

normal spire
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I’ll make one just to see how it works

meager trench
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you can play your own campaign for all i know nobody stopping you

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if you play your own campaign are you favoring the master role or the player role

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good personality test that one

wheat crystal
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D&D isn't built for solo play

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There are some fanmade conversions, but it doesn't emulate the experience of an actual table 100% accurately

thorny turret
#

Ok so I got the app but still don’t see the options for the wayfarer does it even really matter? I have the 2024 handbook I bought at a bookstore how do I like connect it to my account? On dndbeyond

echo kelp
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Physical books are a separate product than buying the book on DnDBeyond (the dndbeyond book can be used directly in the dndbeyond character sheet).

#

?books

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echo kelp
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You could potentially use the DnDBeyond homebrew tools to recreate the things you own in a physical book for your peersonal use (don't publish it)

thorny turret
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Ok so using homebrew will work thanks I’ll look into that

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Cuz I got the book but I’m not a pen and paper kind of guy

brave pollen
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is there any games for now?

echo kelp
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Check the Looking For Game channels - see #find-a-game to learn how to use them

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Please don't solicit or organize games outside of the LFG channels as it's off-topic.

pulsar quail
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Hei, what are you favorit class? And spill the reason

hearty blaze
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monk cuz bonk

meager trench
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human fighter

plucky ridge
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Rogue because I like utility

distant frigate
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would wizard be great for greymon 2010 cause mega flames a long ranged attack or is dragon born better cause i can't find dragon born

balmy pumice
honest violet
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hello everyone

analog whale
quaint sky
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hii

lost silo
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Hi all. If you have questions let us know

cedar sluice
earnest bough
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hello i want to play dnd with my friends but we dont know where or how to start learning about the rules and characters what do you recomend ??/

meager trench
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do you guys have a dm candidate?

hearty blaze
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Read the first two chapters, more depending on circumstances

cedar sluice
#

if absolutely none of you know what you're doing, it might be a great opportunity to pick up the physical Heroes of the Borderlands Starter Set. or you can each check out the free online rules that nugget mentioned.

earnest bough
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thank you verry much :))

haughty ermine
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Hi, Im new here

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never played before but always wanted to, would anybody be able possibly help me out a lil

cedar sluice
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well, how much do you know so far?

haughty ermine
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well have a dice set, I have a backstory for a character I had in mind, im figuring out how to fill out my character sheet, but tbh I feel like my best way I could learn is finding a party yk, I js have no idea how to find one

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im looking for a party who is willing to help me out

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meager trench
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well the bot made the best advice we can give, but yeah creating a character can be overwhelming, don't worry though we can help and so would your future party

nova ledge
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man the campaign I was invited to they just decided not to do it anymore i was excited to play

elder otter
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hey am i alright to draw my character, since im new to this

cedar sluice
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yes

echo kelp
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Yeah feel free to draw your own character, use hero forge or similar tool, etc.

elder otter
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hero forge?

cedar sluice
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its encouraged to draw characters instead of using some AI image generator.

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hero forge is a tool to make miniatures

elder otter
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oh i have an art software and drawing my own guy, since ime literally new i wont give him the acceories since im a rouge

cedar sluice
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nice. i drew a character i was playing in pencil crayon. ha.

primal sapphire
#

Just got back into DND about 2 weeks ago. Very therapeutic

elder otter
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i just there were people close by me to be able to play

green gate
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I’m in the middle of writing/designing my first character and im a little concerned that them being on the soft spoken/tactful side wouldn’t offer a lot for rp especially if mine isn’t the only character like that? they’re a druid heavily themed around darkness

meager trench
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you mean like, their pragmatic nature or their schematic doesn't offer rp value?

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it certainly does, you'll have a lot of fun planning routes and staying in character while telling people what you think they should do

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having 2 close minded characters is not bad at all, especially reasonable ones as you mention

patent cipher
hearty blaze
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Basically, lets use a gun as an analogy

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Cantrips are your regular bullets. You can shoot as many as you want

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Spell slots are special "shells" that you can load with "prepared spells" of your choice.

compact plume
hearty blaze
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At level one, you only have two of these shells, and can stuff them with your choice of four types of "ammo",

compact plume
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OHHH

hearty blaze
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The gun analogy strikes againnn (second fav dnd analogy)

compact plume
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so like it says "bless cure wounds detect evil and good detect poison and disease guiding bolt and healing word" i can pick only 2 from there and keep them

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until i level up i guess where i get more slots

compact plume
hearty blaze
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The tomato analogy

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It helps explain the stats

compact plume
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can i hear it or do i need to ask a question for it that sounds enticing

hearty blaze
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The tomato analogy
Strength is crushing a tomato
Dexterity is dodging a tomato
Constitution is being able to eat a bad tomato
Intelligence is knowing tomatoes are a fruit
Wisdom is knowing not to put it into a fruit salad
Charisma is being able to sell a fruit salad that contains tomato

compact plume
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LMFAOO

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oh thats so cool

hearty blaze
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Peak i know

compact plume
#

constitution is kinda like endurance right

hearty blaze
#

Vitality and endurance, sure

compact plume
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i see

meager trench
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the dm is a tomato crusher the player's protect the tomato from the dm

compact plume
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wait and cantrips i can use the 3 that come right

hearty blaze
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yes

compact plume
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i dont need to pick and choose unlike slots

hearty blaze
#

Oh no you still do need to choose

compact plume
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how many it doesnt say

hearty blaze
compact plume
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slots as in the ones i can only pick 2 right now because im level 1

hearty blaze
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You can pick 4

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You can cast twice a day tho

compact plume
compact plume
hearty blaze
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Long rest

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which is usually a day. But you're correct

hearty blaze
compact plume
hearty blaze
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You get three cantrips, 4 spells, and the ability to cast one of those 4 spells twice a day.
ANd yes

hearty blaze
compact plume
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i get it now my huge appreciation

#

man this game can be complex

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or maybe i just need to read (scary)

hearty blaze
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its hard at first but it gets easuer

hearty blaze
compact plume
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i used to listen to that song all the time as a kid

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unless its a coincidence

hearty blaze
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Its the lyrics, thats intentional

compact plume
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great

hearty blaze
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Any more questions?

compact plume
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yyyes just one more

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at the bottom of the options thingy it just says " * domain spell (life domain)"

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does that mean like what my guy specializes in or something

hearty blaze
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Ah, those are free prepared spells. And yes!

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Your guy specialises in healing, so he learns some healing spells for free

compact plume
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oh yay i guessed it

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my guy is so tuff i love him little dwarf man

hearty blaze
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Don't say that to his face, he'll bash ya

compact plume
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okay im gonna read what any of the spells actually do but i now know how it works i suppose

compact plume
hearty blaze
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Oh thats wholesome

compact plume
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yes although hes greedy so he haggles but hes lawfully good

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okay well thank you so much for your help you explained it so eeasily with A GUN

hearty blaze
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If it works it works

tender heron
#

oh hello lol i typed in the wrong chat but im new and cant wait to meet everyone

hearty blaze
trail geyser
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Hihi

blissful obsidian
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hi im new

hearty blaze
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Hi new I’m Nugget

mossy tulip
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I haven't made a character yet. It looks like a lot 😐

floral glacier
#

hi

final nova
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Hello guyj

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I'm new here and I wanna get into d&d so can someone teach me

blissful obsidian
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me too

final nova
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This chat is dead

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More dead than wills want for women

blissful obsidian
#

stranger things sucks

hearty blaze
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@blissful obsidian @final nova there are farrr too many newbies coming in for us to one on one teach all of them. However

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

blissful obsidian
#

imma self indulge myself in tons of content dont worry

final nova
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Me and snapple

hearty blaze
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That’s even harder lol

final nova
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Oh

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Ok

hearty blaze
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Just ask any questions you see when you’re reading

final nova
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@hearty blaze

hearty blaze
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Hi

final nova
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Hi

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I did a website one

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Before the storm

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Heloooo?

hearty blaze
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I don’t understand the question

wheat crystal
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You did the demo?

final nova
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Yes

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It was called before the storm

hearty blaze
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Didn’t know that was what it was called

final nova
#

Oh

wheat crystal
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I had to take a moment to remember haha

#

But yeah the demo does a decent job of previewing what the actual game is like

final nova
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I'm clercic

wheat crystal
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Cleric's a fun class

hearty blaze
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Hi clercic, I’m Nugget

final nova
#

P

hearty blaze
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And yeah clerics fun. My third favourite

final nova
#

What ur fav

hearty blaze
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Monk! Then bard. Then cleric

final nova
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Ohhhh

blissful obsidian
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i think orcs look the coolest

final nova
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They were not in the preview

blissful obsidian
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always used orc in TES

wheat crystal
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The demo doesn't have all the options available

final nova
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I got that

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Can we make our own character

hearty blaze
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Yes

wheat crystal
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Yup

final nova
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Imma make someone cool

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Where do i

hearty blaze
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Try DnD beyond

wheat crystal
#

D&DBeyond has a character creator with the Basic Rules integrated

hearty blaze
final nova
#

Ok thnks

wheat crystal
#

Try making a practice character while reading through the first 2 chapters

hearty blaze
final nova
#

When there is a session before making our character the dm tels us the theme

hearty blaze
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Ah session 0.

final nova
#

Or can we use one character for every session

wheat crystal
#

You typically have 1 character per campaign

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Which can comprise many sessions

hearty blaze
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Unless they kick the bucket

final nova
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Oh

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I ment campaign too

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So like if a make a guy for a campaign can I use him for a new campaign

wheat crystal
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Sure, but don't expect any progress to carry over. Consider character transfers between campaigns to be like a full reset.

final nova
#

Ohkkk

dull linden
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I just played my first game ever

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Now i got that DND bug

blissful obsidian
#

huh

hearty notch
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Hi

thorny coyote
#

hello!

wheat oxide
#

Help, I have come up with a bunch of character concepts and I'm concerned that I love casters too much. All of them are full casters unless you count the double gish multiclass valour bard/hexblade warlock

thorny coyote
#

wha-?

echo kelp
thorny coyote
#

oh- that's where I might head to

echo kelp
#

This channel is more for helping new to D&D folks get help getting started

median jacinth
#

hi do yall actually play dnd together? like do you make arrangements to play?

azure crystal
#

Could a character like an arcane trickster use some type of illusion to make their blades appear way shorter than they are so when they attack it looks like they are just out of range but still able to hit? And if so how would that be played out?

sick vale
azure crystal
# median jacinth hi do yall actually play dnd together? like do you make arrangements to play?

Im new too but from what ive been reading, local game stores (especially tabletop places) host ttrpg sessions, also through discords and online forums, friends, family, partners, you could even find paid services online where you can rent a DM and join a group with their other customers and you could all be beginners etc.

In the UK we have actual cool little businesses that you can go to in person like Arcadiagames where they teach you how to play and you can play with them

median jacinth
#

ok cool thank you, can you explain how this bald man thing works??

wheat crystal
#

Bald man thing?

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Did you mean DM-ing?

median jacinth
#

no like the 2 events happening?

azure crystal
azure crystal
median jacinth
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this is the link i got from the event page

wheat crystal
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They’re a 3rd Party organization partnered with Wizards of the Coast (D&D’s owner) that hosts virtual games to help newbies learn & play the game

azure crystal
median jacinth
#

ok cool sorry i saw it and it looked cool! but thank yall so mutch i really do appreciate it

azure crystal
median jacinth
#

ok cool thank you so mutch, but is there, like anyone that has a open spot for a new person or someone that wants to start an adventure?

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because i am just looking for a group to play with?

wheat crystal
#

If you’d like to use this server to find a game, the instructions are in #find-a-game !

median jacinth
#

thank you!!

sage cloak
#

i'm in a server and there was just a massive timeskip and i went from a level 6 wizard to level 20, and there are so many spells and i had no idea that wizard was this complicated, i'm thinking i should make a new character who's a cleric but i dont know what class to pick, i dont want something that's barely complicated but i dont want something too complicated

exotic remnantBOT
bright nimbus
#

If werewolves get stronger the more they're in moonlight would casting invisibility on one make them human, make them just invisible, or since now they have more moonlight touching their body would they become a ton more powerful?

wild onyx
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Invisible. Spells do what they say.

bright nimbus
#

Well yeah of course the werewolf is still invisible in all three solutions, just are they more than just invisible?

wispy tinsel
#

is a false hydra really that bad?

wheat crystal
#

It’s not an official monster so whatever homebrew statblock a DM decides to use for it will determine how much of a threat it is

#

That being said, its a homebrew monster that requires a specific kind of buy-in and a specific kind of party to work well. Even knowing what a false hydra is can ruin a lot of the surprise of an adventure revolving around one

edgy onyx
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It's kind of "bad" in a way that while it is famous for being made for D&D, the game itself doesn't really offer much tools to properly run one, without the players kinda having to resort to metagaming to beat it

wild onyx
edgy onyx
#

It's become a well known and popular thing, so it's pretty easy to realize what's going on nowadays, and once you know what you're fighting (either through knowing about it, or learning it in the adventure), you'll always know its gimmick as a player, so either you metagame, or roleplay ignorant until something allows you to actually fight. Can work, but like said it will require a group thats more into deep roleplay than wanting to just fight one. Basically it's not so much a fight, than a mystery and roleplay prompt

wheat crystal
spiral hull
#

Hi everyone. Im new here. Looking to make some good friends to play DND with frequently ♥️

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sleek sandal
#

Hello, I'm new to the D&D community. I'm saving up to buy a starter pack so I can start playing with my friends

neat cobalt
#

yo im new to DND can someone teach me stuff i need to know?

hollow echo
#

hailo gang im new to D&D there any thing i ned to know

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harsh fjord
#

We have too many folks joining each day to teach one-on-one. 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!

exotic remnant
#

Just a quick question it might be dumb but can I learn to play from the mobile game?

harsh fjord
#

Which mobile game are you referring to?

exotic remnant
#

Isnt there like a mobile game? I thought there was one for d&d

harsh fjord
#

I'm sure there are many!

patent cipher
sinful birch
#

Martial classes are always a lot easier

rare oar
#

Hi all, I'm looking for a good one-shot for a first time DM. Can anyone possibly help me out?

sage cloak
sinful birch
# sage cloak really? more complicated? that's insane

Personally i would probably rank them druid, cleric, wizard, bard as the four most complex.

But they can be made simpler but selecting simple options and just not care if there is a good option, just take the spells you think are cool and have a use.

sage cloak
sinful birch
fallen surge
sinful birch
#

Well by you i mean @sage cloak :3

fallen surge
#

There’s a pretty famous phrase in the D&D community:
“Not playing D&D is better than playing bad D&D.”

If I’m being honest, this kinda sounds like bad D&D. They’re putting you in a situation with no good outcome. The game is designed to slowly ramp up to higher level play to prevent exactly this from happening.

sinful birch
#

Even for a long time running group a jump in levels like that is unheard of

sage cloak
#

should i just quit that server until i get more D&D experience?

sinful birch
#

If you are not attracted to the group i would probably say yes but it depends on how you like it

sage cloak
#

i mean i think i would be fine without playing in that server

fallen surge
#

I don't necessarily want to tell you to quit, but I will say that there's a pretty high chance that it won't be fun for you any longer, and I don't want that to taint your opinion of D&D as a whole.

sinful birch
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I was just lucky to have a incredible group for my first game. I have not had luck after lol. Once you find your group its easy to get it running for years if they are all invested

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Going to hit a decade in a bit over a year with them

sage cloak
#

the first group i had got to session two after repeating session a few times, and then they just stopped talking

#

the second group is the one i'm talking about

#

i dont have a third one

sage cloak
sinful birch
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If you have the option i would strongly recommend playing physicaly at a table. It shows a higher entery level of engagement and when everyone in the group sees the engagement everyone else have the group click

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Online is so easy to be on your phone and not pay attention or just not show up at all

#

Online can work ofcorse but i would recommend at a table

sage cloak
sinful birch
hearty escarp
sinful birch
#

Monk more complicated than wizard?

sage cloak
hearty escarp
sinful birch
sage cloak
sinful birch
sage cloak
#

what do you mean "kind"

timid locust
sinful birch
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Blasting everything in the air with aoe.
Charming people to get information or mentality crippling them.
Defensive magic or maybe getting a few minions to fight for you for example

sage cloak
#

sorcerer is less complex than wizard?

timid locust
#

Definitely.

sage cloak
#

in what way

timid locust
#

Almost everything is less complex than Wizard dndLol

sinful birch
#

Sorcerer has less spells and focuses on making them better instead

sage cloak
sinful birch
# sage cloak i like summoning

Find familiar is the first one you can learn. It can be a cat created by giving form to a spirit and it can scout and be used to see through its eyes.

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It can also be a raven for flight and topdown viewing

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Later you can get things like elemental beings that does elemental damage for example

sage cloak
#

and what class is that?

sinful birch
#

All casters have some options but druid and wizard have the most i think

timid locust
#

I believe he's talking about Sorcerer

sage cloak
#

so sohuld i switch my main class over to sorcerer instead?

sinful birch
#

Are you planning 2014 or 2024?

sage cloak
#

the server is 2024, but future ones might be 2014

timid locust
#

Wizard and Druid have the widest range of options for summoning. Sorcerer and Warlock have good, but limited options.

sage cloak
#

it's a good trade in my opinion

#

less complicated

sinful birch
#

Charisma is also a good stat for character interaction in rp scenarios

#

Also if you want one permanent decently strong summon artificer if you like crafting or beast ranger if you want to be a magical hunter with your trusted beast

sage cloak
#

isnt ranger the worst class or something

echo kelp
#

Not really but some folks don’t feel Ranger lives up to what they envisioned as “ranger”

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But it’s a perfectly fine class that mixes martial and spellcasting features.

tepid ocean
harsh fjord
sage cloak
unborn pecan
#

Has any of you managed to make friends out of d&d yet as newcomers?

wheat oxide
patent cipher
timid locust
#

I don't know if I'd agree with that dndLol

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But, it's an opinion for a reason!

patent cipher
#

nothing really going on except remembering you can restore spell slots, learn from scrolls/other spellbooks, and make some of your cantrips/spells better sometimes

dull kindle
#

The spell list (and by extension the need to swap spells) is probably the harder part

#

Knowing when to juggle around between the spells you packed makes for a good Wizard, otherwise a Wizard that just stays with the few dozen spells they packed is just playing a bad Sorc

open forge
#

Hello! I'm very new to this but I've been wanting to play it for a while, would anyone be kind enough to teach me all the basics and answers all my questions? like a mentor kinda stuff?

sage cloak
exotic remnantBOT
timid locust
#

Unfortunately, this server gets way too many people every day to do any sort of 1 on 1 teaching lessons. Instead, you're probably better off trying to read through the Basic Rules yourself and seeking out help here if you get stumped.

open forge
#

Fighting and species

sage cloak
open forge
#

But when it comes to fights and using them

#

I don't quite get it

#

And for species like, can any species be any class?

#

Or like is there must know?

sage cloak
timid locust
#

Any species can be paired with any class, yes.

open forge
#

Ok! And about the fights?

sage cloak
open forge
#

Like when do I know when to use which dice

timid locust
#

Combat in general? That's a pretty big topic.

sage cloak
#

it'll say

open forge
sage cloak
#

have you ever been on dndbeyond

open forge
#

Yes but I don't really get it

timid locust
sage cloak
#

does druid have spells?

#

yeah pretty sure it does

open forge
#

But like where can I find the list of spells

#

Like are they preexistant or do I have to chose?

sage cloak
#

in dndbeyond

open forge
#

Okok

timid locust
sage cloak
#

its at the top it says "manage" by your character's name

#

then click manage character and leveling

timid locust
#

There's a list of preexisting spells that you choose from, based on your class.

open forge
#

Ok i see

#

Also, where could I find a group that's like beginner friendly

#

?

exotic remnantBOT
#
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sage cloak
sage cloak
open forge
#

I see none specify beginner friendly, should I assume they are not?

harsh fjord
#

You can (and should) just ask!

sage cloak
open forge
#

OK THX!!!

sage cloak
open forge
#

Sure I'll see, If I can

open forge
sage cloak
open forge
fallen surge
#

Friendly reminder that this is not the proper channel for organizing or advertising a game or group

sage cloak
exotic remnant
echo kelp
#

Colossus is correct - please keep any game soliciting/organizing to the Looking For Game channels. See #find-a-game to learn how to use those channels.

lavish kayak
echo kelp
#

As far as questions, feel free to ask here and folks will respond as they have time, interest.

silver cliff
#

How many DND games are you typically apart of?

timid locust
#

I'm sure it depends from person to person, and even depends from time to time. The most games I've ever been a part of simultaneously were 4, but I'm currently only in 2.

fallen surge
harsh fjord
fallen surge
#

My max ever was 3 campaigns, but it’s very rare for me to be in more than 1 at a time. I am currently DMing one

unkempt spade
#

is there some kind of alternative or simply just tattoos in dnd? Like the classic fantasy dnd stuff
(ping if you answer)

harsh fjord
unkempt spade
# harsh fjord Can you clarify what you mean exactly?

is there a way for my dnd character to have tattoos, or is there like a similar alternative. I don't wanna search up when tattoos were invented but I doubt it's a common thing in like- the usual time that most dnd campaigns take place in?

#

if not I'd just give them markings in their skin

#

but just: can my dnd character have tattos if it isn't like a modern day campaign

harsh fjord
#

I'm sure there are DMs who will insist on historical accuracy in a fantasy game, but tattoos are pretty common in D&D games I've watched and played in.

unkempt spade
#

i isee

hasty lake
#

What are good oaths, origin feats, paladin feats and spells for a Paladin that wants to support and defend his party, but also occasionally wants to do okish dmg?

harsh fjord
sage cloak
hasty lake
bold ferry
#

heya. Im new and want to try some stuff on Tabletop. with some friends we want to start D&D.

Where to begin. is starter set necessary? I see that the dnd starterset rulebook is readily available online. There are quite a few other manuals available. What gives? I can also draw the map and make character sheets on google doc. (shrug)

I don't mind spending litte bit of money, but not sure where to start and why. if there is a guide on +/- would be cool.

harsh fjord
#

You don't need to buy a starter set. You can just use the free rules and grab an adventure (or make one yourself).

That said, a lot of folks have had good experiences with the starter sets, especially Heroes of the Borderlands. Apparently it does a good job demystifying the game for new folks!

timid locust
bold ferry
#

i really dont mind paying, but we have some talented artists around. and I don't want to buy the pack if only thing i get is colored cardboard as game board 🎲

harsh fjord
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Just sub in whatever adventure you like.

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And you can always watch an unboxing of the starter set to see the contents.

hasty lake
timid locust
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Nope, that's what I was referring to actually.

sage cloak
timid locust
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Than Wizard? I believe they'd be wrong, especially at early levels.