#dnd-newcomers

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blissful beacon
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You could use overwatch terms for some stuff, like there's tanks, healers and damage

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But like Chrono said, there aren't really classes that do it too well because you can't just put up a Reinhardt barrier like in OW

lapis terrace
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lol

hidden haven
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well i will say there is plenty of healing and some classes get access to a lot of it

lapis terrace
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Got it. Guess learning what each class specifically does is a job I gotta do on my own. Thanks tho

dull kindle
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Tanks don't exist in the most literal sense, just people who die slower than others in a way

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So you can't just jump in as a "tank" and force the enemy to attack you

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Nothing wrong with playing a "tank" ofc but something to keep in mind about

blissful beacon
# lapis terrace Got it. Guess learning what each class specifically does is a job I gotta do on ...

Very crude description of classes

Barbarian: rage, big damage big health

Bard: music, high charisma and very useful with skills

Cleric: religious, healer/support

druid: uses nature for magic, turns into animals

Fighter: just hit things

Monk: kinda like fighter? but they have ki points that they can use for special attacks

Ranger: the druid and the fighter had a baby

Rogue: thief, sneak and stab

Sorcerer: spell casting but change some of the rules because I said so

Wizard: has the biggest spell list but very little features

Warlock: has alot of features and customization but not really the widest spell list

lapis terrace
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Gah Damn

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Give me some time to read

blissful beacon
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It can definitely be alot to learn at first but my first experience with dnd was "I wanna be a sneaky thief assassin like ezio from assassin's creed" and everyone said "play a rogue" (true story)

lapis terrace
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TBH I like barbarian, monk, sorcerer, druid, and rogue

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what are ki points tho?

dull kindle
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Unique resource that Monks use for some of their abilities

blissful beacon
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Ki points are a resource that monk's have that they can use to activate effects, the most common one is flurry of blows which allows them to make 2 attacks as a bonus action

lapis terrace
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oooh okay so it's basically their personal reasource they have

blissful beacon
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Exactly

dull kindle
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At level 2 you start with Flurry of Blows, Patient Defense and Step of the Wind

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As you gain levels you get Deflect Missiles, Stunning Strike and Empty Body

lapis terrace
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Also i dont got a phyicsal dice so what do yall recommand of a digital dice/website?

stray cargo
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i practically know nothing about dnd but have wanted to get into it for like years could someone help me figure out to start or what to do

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trim wave
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I have a question about how the armor class works I get what It means but idk how to calculate it

echo kelp
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AC starts off as 10 + your dexterity modifier

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That's without equipping any armor

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Once you add armor, it defaults to the armors base AC plus some degree of your dexterity modifier.

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So if you were to equip your character with leather armor:

  • base AC 12 + dexterity modifier
trim wave
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Yeah I get that I’m just wondering like if I have a 20 in AC and a hit that deals like 5 damage is coming dose it deduct any damage or adds modifiers to the role

echo kelp
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Nope - armor class does not reduce damage. It's just the difficulty challenge an attacker must meet or beat to hit the target.

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So if you have an AC of 20, an enemy would need to roll a 20 or higher to meet or beat your armor class (natural 20s, aka critical hits, automatically hit).

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I should say roll D20 and add any modifiers/bonuses to meet or beat 20

trim wave
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Ahh okay okay I think I got it

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Pretty simple now that it’s said outloud

echo kelp
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So if a goblin has an AC of 14, you would roll a D20, add your modifiers and bonuses, and if it meets or beats a 14, you hit the goblin and can now roll damage.

trim wave
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Okay okay thanks for the help

zenith idol
molten mirage
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What websites work well for online dnd on a tablet (eg dnd beyond,roll20) and if i join a campaign do I have to own the digital source book if I want to make a character not using the extremely limited free version??

cedar sluice
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i have heard that Shard is very light on hardware and software resources, so should work well on a mobile or tablet.

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DMs have the ability to share books to the campaign if they have a subscription, most VTTs do that.

hollow star
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I have a maybe stupid question but what does passive wisdom mean?

cedar sluice
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passive wisdom means 10 + your WIS modifier

edgy onyx
cedar sluice
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Roll20 seems pretty demanding on hardware. my own full blown PC has problems with it, even more when dynamic lighting is involved.

molten mirage
cedar sluice
restive kindle
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Yo =)

lost silo
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howdy. Let us know if you have questions

sick vale
zenith idol
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wait sorry idk what u mean

wheat crystal
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Your can arrange the standard array to give your character a 17 (+3 modifier) in their main stat

wheat crystal
zenith idol
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oop what’s that

wheat crystal
echo kelp
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Make sure to check chapter 2 of the free basic rules as it goes through the steps of creating a character

fluid slate
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Anyone want to do a campaign with me? I’d love to host one

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No DNDbeyond stuff or like online dnd, just a discord call while we roll dice physically

lost silo
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please post in the #find-a-game channel per the server rules as soliciting for games is not permitted elsewhere such as here

ionic mica
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I played dnd for the first time today

balmy mountain
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Hiii

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I'm new at and I haven't played it yet

signal agate
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Me neither

buoyant vessel
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Hewo

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I haven't played yet either

hollow helm
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Helloooo
I have played dnd a tad bit got like only 3 sessions in total sooo I hope thats ok for me to still say im a newcomer

toxic river
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same

balmy mountain
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Nicee

toxic river
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here to find and join a game

hollow helm
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Yeaaa i wanna join a game i've got a character made but I got no one to play dnd with

lost silo
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Hey all

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If you have questions, ask away. Here is some GREAT basic info

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ruby sun
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Howdy.

lost silo
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Liz

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Welcome. Let us know if you have questions

ruby sun
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My physical and mental health have been complete dog water in the past several months. I'm looking into DnD to have a reason to get out

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My dad and sister seem interested. I actually think Dad would be a really good DM given his sense of humor

lost silo
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Have them read up on the basics in the Bot right above your first message for some great basics

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I DM my kids and my son has becom a DM

zenith idol
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ok i OFFICIALLY finished my character sheet

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me when i’m planning to make another one..

tropic ingot
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omg when I left my d&d table I literally had characters tied to one another

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like This assassin snake disguise kit person is being hunted by this warrior who died and was being investigated by a fanatic squire who has been following the lad

short inlet
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Alright... I finished learning and helping my friends learn about dnd and the rules.. I've been trying to find a DM in this server and beyond but we haven't found one yet... I truly need help

lost silo
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you have to use patience while looking. did you post a looking for for what you folks are looking for so if it matches a DM they can reach out to u

dense stirrup
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in terms of cantrips and lvl1 spells, does 5e or 5.5e artificer get more spells?

flint hawk
lean vortex
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With an 18 int 2024 beats 2014 at level 7 (6 prepared spells 2014, 7 prepared spells 2024)
With a 20 int 2024 actually never beats 2014

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(I lied, 2024 only briefly wins at level 7. 2014 is almost always better in terms of prepared spells and cantrips)

graceful venture
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Any advice to a first timer in dnd I’ve watched a lot of actual play but never played and I have to DM for my group who has also never played?

lean vortex
graceful venture
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I just bought the last mines of phandelva I think that’s what it’s called

oak narwhal
dense stirrup
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luuk I have a question. Should I use bone wizard's remake of 2014 alchemist, or use 2024 alchemist?

lean vortex
dense stirrup
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He's a youtuber. He did a full remake of 2014 alchemist with really cool things. I also like some of the parts of 2024 alchemist, but from what ive heard 2024 alchemist is still weaker than 2024 other subclasses, but is better than base 2014 alchemist

lean vortex
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Dont know enough about them to advice on it

dense stirrup
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fair

thin mica
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Hello, i’m about to start a dnd campaign and I wanted to pick a barbarian cause everyone picked a spellcaster (bard+wizard+warlock) and be the tank but I noticed that they just added a revised Pugilist class on dnd beyond and I wanted to know if it is worth it or is it too “dangerous” (i’ve ready he’s high risk hish reward) i’m not an expert player and I dont wanna just die randomly cause no healer. I also never played barbarian.

Ps:i already asked my dm he’s ok with pugilist

hearty blaze
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Ah the third party class? I don’t know much about it, though barbarian is always a safe pick.

thin mica
lost silo
hearty blaze
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^this

thin mica
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Damn i got redirected here from the dnd beyond support chat sorry

hearty blaze
thin mica
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It’s a grey area huh

lost silo
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coming here is fine. just thoes channels are better suited for your question

thin mica
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I think i’ll pick barbarian and be safe

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Also english isnt my fist language so it might be fit for a dumb barbarian

prime wharf
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Hi! I'm new to D&D only played three games so far spread out over the last three-ish years. but I was wondering if anyone knows of any D&D groups here on Discord to join that are easy for beginners and LGBTQ+ friendly? I can't handle the overstim of doing D&D nights at my local irl gamestore cause the overlap of the multitude of groups in the same area but i really want to get back into D&D and have something fun to look forward to.

lost silo
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Have a look in the lfg channels by following the easy steps the bot is about to drop

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short inlet
short inlet
lost silo
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@short inlet Certainly

rigid geode
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YOOOO I’m new!!!

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toxic cedar
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Heyy all

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Soo im relatively new to DND

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Ive played one campaign and like 5 other one offs

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Im looking to explore classes, I've tried artificer and fighter but they're not really my style and have left me wishing for more

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Also possibly looking to explore races

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Ive played a elf(s) and a Goliath

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toxic cedar
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Wrong channel?

lost silo
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You can’t solicit for games in any channels except the LFG channel’s which can be found by going to #find-a-game

hidden ravine
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Is StartPlaying any good? Got an ad from it by ZachtheBold

lost silo
quaint oasis
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Hello
I have never played in or ran a dnd campaign
However, I have kind of been elected to be the dm for a campaign, which is a homebrew that I am making.
My question is, What all do I have to take care of before a first session? I have a map of the continent in which this is taking place, a general outline of the lore of the world causing the party to go on the adventure, and a dms reference map of the initial town in which the game starts
What all do I need more?
I am still also working on the individual characters a pc might run into in the first session

toxic cedar
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Damn

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This channel is full on unanswered questions

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Supply and demand

amber veldt
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ik

quaint oasis
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Where else do I ask lol

toxic cedar
amber veldt
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anything like good character options

solemn light
toxic cedar
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No shade, i was just making a observational joke

quaint oasis
quaint oasis
leaden stump
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Hey all, how's it going?

toxic cedar
amber veldt
toxic cedar
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Just contemplating what class to play

amber veldt
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ik one

quaint oasis
toxic cedar
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Dont map out the whole tri-state area, only areas that they explore, mention a town or city maybe

amber veldt
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over planning is bad

toxic cedar
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Rule of thumb: only give information that they find out

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That sounds stupid and simple

quaint oasis
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Hmm ok

toxic cedar
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Thats because it is

quaint oasis
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Ye got it

toxic cedar
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Perfectly normal for NPCs to mention areas and cities in banter and or if questioned

toxic cedar
lost silo
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Over planning isn’t necessarily bad but you can plan tons of stuff they will never see so it may be unnecessary

toxic cedar
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But it IS dnd, expect the unexpected

lost silo
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I prepare for five potential scenarios and most often they choose the 8 th option

quaint oasis
quaint oasis
toxic cedar
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Think about the BBEG, Setting, NPCs, Plot hooks

quaint oasis
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Ok
NPCs I think are the only things left on that list

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Bbeg and plot hooks are completely done
Few minor changes maybe I'll have to make to them

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Ok thank you sm

magic spindle
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does dnd beyond's character creator not automatically change your stats when you lvl up? or do you need to change it manually

wheat crystal
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Your stats will remain as they are until you hit certain character levels, wherein you can take the ability score improvement feat. In the character creator class tab if you select that feat you’ll be able to select which scores are increased

main fulcrum
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Yeah, there are no default increases, so it can't do it automatically

ornate kiln
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Proficiency Bonus and HP are adjusted automatically though, and stuff like spell slots

proven hare
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Heyo

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Anyone up?

cosmic isle
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How much proficiency bonus does a lvl 2 have

hearty escarp
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From levels 1-4, your proficiency bonus is +2

ebon root
devout haven
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I’m only new to the dnd discord not the game itself

woeful ravine
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Hi everyone , I’m new here and looking to join a D&D group as a player also open to beginner friendly games

If any party needs an extra person I’d love to participate

Feel free to DM me

wild onyx
# woeful ravine Hi everyone , I’m new here and looking to join a D&D group as a player also open...

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.

wild onyx
hybrid hull
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Hiya, I have a call with my new group this afternoon to familiarise myself with foundry and get some support creating my character ahead of our session 0 next Sunday. Our DM wants us to have our characters backstories completed by next Sunday. I’ve opted for a winged tiefling Cleric. The campaign is set in a homebrew city taking up the space of Elturel close to baldursgate. The deities are Aphrodite, psyche, and Eros. A large amount of time will be spent in hades/the rest of the underworld. Is there anything I should consider for my backstory and characters personality etc?

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Hope this is the right place to post this, I’m brand new so please be gentle lol

zenith idol
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ok so my other character sheet was just a tester and i’ve just made one that’s a different class and background but same race

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anyone willing to check the character sheets for them..

dim jewel
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Hello, I am reviewing my character om dndbeyond and I noticed "Sap" under my Spear. Is "Sap" automatically applied when I hit successfully with my spear on an enemy?

wild onyx
final tiger
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Hi

wild onyx
lost silo
lost silo
zenith idol
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i done it on paper can i send a pic instead

maiden hollow
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Ello

lost silo
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Howdy. Let us know if u have questions

lost silo
amber pendant
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hey

lost silo
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Howdy. Let us know if u have questions

tender zealot
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Sup

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Where can I go to get help with making my character in D&D beyond? I have it on paper, I just forgot what goes where

tepid sorrel
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Hey what's up, I'm really new in dnd like fr new I don't really know anything yet but I really wanna know how to play this game

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lost silo
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Great basic info on the basics in the bot to check out

tepid sorrel
sharp wadi
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Hello

tender zealot
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Am I able to talk with you in dms about my character?

lost silo
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Sure

nocturne yarrow
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Heyy

lost silo
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Howdy. Let us know if u have questions

nocturne yarrow
tacit scroll
nocturne yarrow
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Idk why my brain didnt think that the searching for players channel is where I should start💔

cinder bridge
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Hello!

tepid sorrel
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Hello im a new guy I don't really know how to play the game so if anyone can help me about the basics of how to play DND I'd love to know all if it thank you so much in advance

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wild onyx
tepid sorrel
sharp wadi
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hello

lost silo
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Howdy. Let us know if u have questions

warm hill
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I’d like to know more about DnD, anyone can private chat me to tell me about this pls

wild onyx
lost silo
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What do u want to know pink.

spring rock
charred hull
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as someone new to D&D, having friends who play often but I cant play with them (due to timezones) I am not overly familiar with how to play, have seen 7 episodes from legends of avantris's YouTube playlist from once upon a witchlight (still bingewatching that) i wondered if anyone had advice on character creation? ive made one on D&D beyond but have no clue if its any good 😂

balmy spoke
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Anyone open to trying a new version I’m making where if you go to the crucible (think planet doom from ready player one), if you die you lose all your brought gear. There are others places to go though, like mountain climbing, either way. And all you need is 6 D6’s for the simple mode. I tried posting it in looking for players, but as usual I don’t understand it, so please ignore this if not interested. 🙏.

warm hill
spring rock
lost silo
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spring rock
charred hull
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yeah my thoughts were to edit the character, had a specific idea for one, and no group to play with etc etc

spring rock
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Got it. Well if you have a local game store they often have resources to find a group, and there’s also channels here that will help you find a group. I was lucky enough to have a bunch of existing friends that also wanted to start playing, but I know not everyone has that luxury

charred hull
olive remnant
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Hi everyone im just wondering if having no mic is a dealbreaker for dnd?

marsh field
gaunt topaz
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Older Player returning back to playing D&D, after 15 year break, 58 gay was playing D&D back when there was box set that said Basic and Expert and AD&D the Unearthed Arcana was announce to be released. have keep up on the source books but work was always a factor and finding player, So yes total new to this new way of playing the game. Player and DM have a very good Library of Source martial including Dragon and Dungeon Magazines.

Looking to find a group of players, Prefer playing Dwarf Fighter / Cleric know Greyhawk and Forgotten Realms well. Out of CA but pretty open to play time. These days playing FF14, Timberborn, and Baldur's Gate trilogy. Hit me up I don't bite much.BearKiss

marsh field
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thats basically playing text via text messages - either everyone at the same time - or in an asynchronous manner

olive remnant
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marsh field
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Though the things referenced here are decent as well

olive remnant
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okay thank you so much

spring rock
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karmic plover
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hello all! i've always wanted to get started and play dnd but i never really had the interest of my friends to do so, I'm looking to learn the game, and hopefully make some new friends and connections along the way

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lyric grove
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Is anyone doing a party that I can join I'm new to dnd never played and looking for quidance

feral magnet
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Check the "find a game" tab!

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spice vessel
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can anyone help me learn dnd ? me and my friend wanna get into it we just dont have a group to play with

feral magnet
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I could try and help, you wanting to do the most recent version? (5e 2024)

spice vessel
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yes im down to play any version. i just wanna learn how to play and eventually do a campaign

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me and my friend both we just dont have anyone to teach us lol so id appreciate ur help

feral magnet
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Sure thing, do I just direct message ya?

spice vessel
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yeah for sure

silent skiff
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bcat_sweat I’m kind of new to this and I’m looking for a DM who could do a campaign/explain for me and my friends! We currently have 8 people don’t don’t mind adding a few more people to make things fun

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wheat crystal
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It’ll be more difficult for the average DM to balance encounters and ensure everyone shares the spotlight equally. The typical party size is about 3-5 players, for reference

spice vessel
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true but just to like learn a bit and have that first experience you know

silent skiff
wheat crystal
sonic turret
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Is this a good place to get dnd tips? I’m new

toxic cedar
sonic turret
toxic cedar
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anything you need help with?

onyx valley
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hazzah

dull summit
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Wanted to get back into dnd forgot how much there was to it plus playing home made races is still ok right idk if its changed or not

spring rock
raw sedge
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Hey, I’m new to the game and was wondering if anyone could help me learn how to play?

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lost silo
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Start with reading thru the basics in the bot then if u have questions hop back in here to ask away

dull summit
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I do have a question most custom race are normally fine but is a race based off the mimics witch i call mimicspawn ok? I'm sure what the limit of races lie at

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Not sure* stupid auto correct

harsh fjord
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Depends on the table and DM! Some aren't okay with any homebrew.

lost silo
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My gut tells me you’d have a hard time finding a DM willing to run that by it is possible or being the DM who does Allow it lol

strong token
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Guys, this is my first campaign.
I'm torn between druid, and wizard; which one should I choose? 😭

timid locust
midnight fractal
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Hello I hear this server has an advertisement channel but I can't find it i want to advertise my new dnd hub open for anyone who wants to spectate, play and dm

harsh fjord
midnight fractal
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Thank you

wheat crystal
cold geyser
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Hey guys Im new to D&D. I've heard about it but never played it haha so Im hopinh to learn and join a campaign

spice vessel
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are u into roleplaying?

hearty blaze
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Read up on the first few chapters of the free basic rules on #learn-to-play , and feel free to ask any questions you might have. Then, make a practice character and get it reviewed in #character-discussion .
Once you’re ready and got the fundamentals down, you can check out #find-a-game for information on how to find a group online. To make a post, type the appropriate command in any chat channel. There’s also DnD beyond forums, reddit or roll 20.

cold geyser
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Do you like to roleplay? @spice vessel

spice vessel
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i'm getting into it as well add me as a friend

cold geyser
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Okay will do @spice vessel we can practice our roleplaying for when we join a campaign

spring rock
spice vessel
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if you find a dungeon master who's willing to have another newcomer join his campaign lmk

lost silo
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Do not solicit for games here folks

cold geyser
lost silo
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Follow the easy steps in the bot

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final tiger
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Hi do you think a druid Aarokorca good? Lmk

dull summit
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Ok so I've got a charter made and I just use some kinda command to find a game right?

harsh fjord
shy flax
# strong token Guys, this is my first campaign. I'm torn between druid, and wizard; which one ...

I don't recommend either for starting. Wizard has the most varied spell list, and it's more rewarding a class for people who are very experienced, but that makes it equally stressful for someone who's getting thrust into many, many descriptions for spells. If you must, use Evoker; it's simplest since it's very damage-centric.

Druid's probably more manageable, but you have to determine what you play the class for. Do you intend to spend most of it in Wild Shape? If so, you're a Moon Druid who'll have a simpler rotation of things to do. If not, your Wild Shape's more fuel for your other abilities.

edgy onyx
# final tiger Hi do you think a druid Aarokorca good? Lmk

Not any worse than any other race as a druid. Your race is generally not gonna have a major impact on your character, or make or break it

Only thing to note is that some DMs opt to ban flying races due to some difficulties they can bring into planning, so that's something to consider just in case

fierce bane
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Hola

I am new here

Never done DND before

i wanna try it, my genuine only experience or exposure to it was Baldurs gate 3 got me hooked

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maiden hollow
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Hi guys

bronze hemlock
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oh man

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i'm trying to read all the learn to play i'm so lost

hearty blaze
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If you’re feeling overwhelmed, I recommend just learning how to make a character, basic ability checks, modifiers, core gameplay, classes and combat.
And of course, if you have any specific questions, please ask away!

bronze hemlock
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i will say i do know a little bit about making and playing me and my friends tried it once so i kinda know how to make thing but it's mostly in d&d beyond

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and watching alot of videos has helped me learn a little bit about it so i wanted to try to play for real and get the real Experience with people more knowledge

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Hey guys! I'm new and I understand almost everything on my sheet except hit points, could someone explain it in simple terms and how it is used in a session?

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?tag new hit points

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dynoError No tag hit found in category new.

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?tags new

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echo kelp
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Welp thought we had a command for that lol

placid mantle
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Hit points are your hp you life total

hearty blaze
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?tag new hp

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Hit Points (HP)

Hit Points are a measure of how difficult it is to kill or destroy a creature or an object. Damage reduces Hit Points, and healing restores them. You can’t have more Hit Points than your Hit Point maximum, and you can’t have less than 0.

Your class and Constitution modifier determine your Hit Point maximum at level 1. Hit Point Dice, or Hit Dice for short, increase your Hit Point maximum when you gain a level. A creature can also spend Hit Dice during a Short Rest to regain Hit Points.

Some spells and other effects confer Temporary Hit Points, which are a buffer against losing actual Hit Points.

echo kelp
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There we go - thanks Nugget

hearty blaze
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No problemo!

remote parrot
hearty blaze
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I’ve made a habit of learning the bot commands cuz it saves time

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Idk all of them yet, but it’s a good start

hearty blaze
bronze hemlock
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hey just thought to ask every class looks fun but since i'm new whats easier

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just thought to take those ones into my mine when i make my first character

loud pumice
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The easiest classes would be fighter and rogue, but if look at the class overview in the creating a character chapter of the rules from the 2024phb it has a table on how complex each class would usually be.

bronze hemlock
loud pumice
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np

bronze hemlock
# loud pumice np

i have another question if that's okay, i'm wondering if i should make my characters before finding a dm or i should wait to find a dm and build a character based off that world that is made/created

loud pumice
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You can do either or.
If you make one before I'd say hold off on the backstory and stick to standard array on the ability scores.
You can also make practice characters to help you better understand how to make characters and then make a new character after you find a DM.

bronze hemlock
loud pumice
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I'd say for the now, keep it simple and for learning the rules you can stick to the class rules your making the character, and the general rules in the playing the game chapter.

bronze hemlock
loud pumice
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I'd say read upto the level 3 feats & traits as a lot of people will start their campaigns at level 3, other than that you don't need to read further until you reach those levels, but you can if you want to.

bronze hemlock
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also sorry for all the questions

loud pumice
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the questions are fine it's what we're hear for.

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I would say that your weapon mastery should reflect the weapons that you'll be using, although as you can change one mastery after each Long rest you take it likely won't really matter what you pick.

bronze hemlock
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or just kinda leave those for now because i think i can make those when i'm gonna craft a real character

wild onyx
bronze hemlock
# wild onyx Which characteristics?

oh mostly rp type parts like background and stuff i thought to try to learn the more combat things first then think of building their stories

wild onyx
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Well, not essential but might be helpful practice.

bronze hemlock
hybrid ocean
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Guys is to possible to play DND with only 2 beginners (Me and some1 else)

wild onyx
wild onyx
bronze hemlock
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well just made the character i think it's okay i made sure to make the standard array

bronze hemlock
echo kelp
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Find a group to join and play D&D with

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You can check our Looking For Game channels here - read #find-a-game to learn more on how to use those.

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Or you can check Roll20, Demiplane, or other online game finding services/tools.

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If you're looking for in-person games, check out your local game and book stores, local libraries, etc.

bronze hemlock
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for finding game

echo kelp
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Many groups don't mind taking on new to D&D players as long as said players show they've spent some of their own time and effort trying to learn.
What most groups don't like is a someone unwilling to try and learn on their own - because that means they have to use their limited game playing time to have to try and teach someone everything.

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So it never hurts to ask if you can join, mentioning that you're new.

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I will note that if you're a minor, it can be a lot harder to get into a random online D&D game because of the social and legal issues surrounding being a minor.

bronze hemlock
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like 17 16?

echo kelp
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Don't know - varies by group and social/cultural/geographical and jurisdictional location likely.

bronze hemlock
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okay thanks and just one last question how would i set up the looking for dm page just want to do something with that before i go to bed because man i wanna set something up before i head to bed been reading for hours

echo kelp
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Sure - go to #find-a-game and start typing/looking-for and select the dm option that Discord pops up. The bot will then give you a form to fill out (make sure to follow server rules and don't share personally identifying information such as exact age, emails, etc.). Once completed, submit the form. The bot creates the post in #looking-for-dm and then attaches a thread to your post. Use the thread to make any corresctions, updates, clarifications, or to communicate with interested folks.

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You can also go through #looking-for-players and communciate interest in games in the thread attached to game posts there.

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And then there's #looking-for-community which is other D&D servers that have different kinds of D&D games that might fit your needs.

bronze hemlock
echo kelp
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Good luck and hope you're able to find a great group to play D&D with! Great D&D can be an amazing and fun experience!

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But also trust your gut - if something feels off or fishy, trust yourself.

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Better no D&D than bad D&D

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We play games like D&D to have fun - and if things are heading in the not-fun direction, time to speak up, pause the game, figure out what's happening and if it can be addressed. And sometimes the best way to address things is, "I'm sorry. This isn't working out for me. Thanks for letting me play but I feel it's best if I step away and you can continue without me."

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Not all D&D games are the right kind of D&D games for you. And that's okay.

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But usually many of these "wait, this is not what I was expecting or find fun in my games" can be addressed through open communication among respectful individuals who work together to try and ensure everyone playing has an enjoyable time playing together.

bronze hemlock
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i see okay i'm probably gonna take note of these and screenshot this and put it into my note has reminders thanks. i'll try and make sure i enjoy the campaigns i'm in and if needed i will leave them thanks for everything bro your great man

echo kelp
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A sign of a good D&D group is they usually have a session 0 where they establish expectations of appropriate player and character behavior and boundaries (what's a no go as far as topics). They will also tend to discuss the kind of D&D game folks want to play and maybe work together as a group to create characters that will fit well into that kind of D&D game/campaign.

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Then often the DM will check with players after the games to make sure things are going well and discuss any concerns.

bronze hemlock
nocturne yarrow
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Should I main bard or rogue??

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I love charisma so

fleet path
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hey im new to dnd and know almost nothing except few videos from the youtube. sadly i cant find a group that plays dnd in my area and hope to play online. where can i get started and how can i play.

deft sigil
# nocturne yarrow Should I main bard or rogue??

If you would also like to have a solid spell list to fight with, bard.

If you'd like to really get in the mix and surprise folks out of shadows with a pop of extra damage go rogue..

The bard depends on CHA for their insipiration and strengthening thier magic.
Rogues dont need it outside of the social aspect.. though its nice have at least a bit should you ever get caught.

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nocturne yarrow
frank salmon
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Then just do a martial with high charisma.

fleet path
west nebula
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Hello, fellow followers of Bahamut! (and everyone else)

jolly terrace
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if i were to want feed back or ideas on my character, where would i post that perchance?

fallen surge
hoary agate
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Hellu everyone. I am brand new to this world (Came after watching a bit of dimension 20 from dropout) and wanna try D&D

fallen surge
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Welcome!

hoary agate
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But everything is quite overwhelming

jolly terrace
fallen surge
# hoary agate But everything is quite overwhelming

It certainly can be, but don't try to memorize everything all at once. If you forget anything while playing, there will be 4-5 other players at the table with you to help remind you. And don't be afraid to use the rule books as references while playing as well. That's totally normal. One trick to make your life easier is, instead of memorizing what the rules actually say about any given topic, just try to remember where that rule is in the book. That way, you can pull it up quickly whenever you need it.

The main things you should focus on before you start playing are Chapter 1: Playing the Game, and Chapter 2: Character Creation

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bitter void
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How does this work?
2 + your Intelligence modifier + 5 times your artificer level (the defender has a number of Hit Dice [d8s] equal to your artificer level)

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I don't get how I'm supposed to calculate it

blissful grotto
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Where would I go for help making a charecter in a home-brew campin

fallen surge
hoary agate
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😭 Thankyou. I am reading multiple things at multiple places and don't know what the steps should be. Like I wanna join a game (and I know that sounds impatient). Should I read up something, then ask somewhere and wait for someone to pick me up for a game?

bitter void
fallen surge
blissful grotto
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Ok I have posted in Theif

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Their*

harsh fjord
fallen surge
# hoary agate 😭 Thankyou. I am reading multiple things at multiple places and don't know what...

So, its best to try and get a grasp on the rules before you join a campaign, but once you feel ready, then you should cast a wide net. Think of it like applying for a job. Reach out to multiple people/groups. Try using other discord servers and other websites as well. If people respond to you and you have a few options to pick from, then you can select the one (or more) that best fit with your preferences for things like playstyle and theme

hoary agate
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Got it. Thankyou so much..I'll come back with questions if any once I go through the rules.

fallen surge
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Great. Please do. We are more than happy to help

old delta
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Heyo, I'm kinda new to the server as well as DND as a whole. I have participated in a few campaigns but I have an interest in DMing if anyone has ideas or is able to help with that I would accept any
Help any one is offering as I see people put in effort for their DMing and have a bit of difficulty replicating this skill

harsh fjord
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My suggestion is to use a one-shot or prewritten adventure so you can focus your efforts on running the game rather than splitting your attention between running AND designing the adventure. There's a bunch of good advice on YouTube and blogs regarding DMing, which you should by all means check out, but don't let that stop you from diving in and running. Like most creative tasks, the theory can only go so far; eventually, you need to actually do it!

We have #dm-discussion for more talk in that vein.

dense eagle
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Hello guys, I'm new and want to get into DnD, I tried offline but noone near me plays the game. Hence, I'm looking for online groups to start my journey.

harsh fjord
dense eagle
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thanks

harsh fjord
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This channel (and much of the server in general) is largely for questions!

echo kelp
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Also this is not the channel (nor any not in the Looking For Games section) for soliciting or organizing games. Please read #find-a-game to learn how to use our LFG channels to solicit and organize games. Thanks!

lament rampart
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Hello! I’ve just found out that the dnd community has a discord (I feel stupid lol) and I hope to have a fun adventure with all of you!

harsh fjord
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Welcome!

void totem
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@pseudo forge You seem to know a lot about spellcasting in DnD, can I ask for some advice in PMs about magic?

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I have a lot of questions and I don't want to flood chat

patent cipher
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it's what the channel is made for

void totem
pseudo forge
void totem
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I will flood the channel with the amount of help I need, and I trust tasha's experience. She's given good advice that helps me consistently

pseudo forge
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Just so ya know I will mainly be talking in a such a way that interprets the rules aka R.A.I

void totem
pseudo forge
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Not the best idea in a world like but continue

void totem
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Right? Idk why my party insists on doing this, I'm going to talk to them about it. They're the type to ask "Does sound travel through a portal?"

full helm
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Hello

harsh fjord
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Welcome!

lost silo
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Howdy. Let us know if you have questions

void totem
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How do I determine a creatures saving throw, or some kind of specific weakness about the creature from the DM? Like what would be DM language for "I want to know the specifics about what this is". Because I don't see myself going far as a control wizard if I can't identify somethings weakness

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I'm worried if I outright ask for a statistic, my party is going to say I'm metagaming

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That's what I'm worried about really here

wild onyx
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Ahh. There's a rule for that somewhere.

void totem
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To give you an idea, my character has a +7 to history and a +7 to arcana and an ancient warforged. They would absolutely know specific weaknesses like this if I was given the opportunity to check

hearty blaze
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Asking in character about what a creature’s weaknesses is pretty DM fiat iirc (unless it’s that rule about a check). Heck there are some specific features that do it.

harsh fjord
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This is going to vary a ton. I don't offer my players any way to determine a thing's weaker stats in the moment, and I don't run a game where weaknesses are a thing really. Sometimes they roll poorly on a high stat. Sometimes they roll well on a bad stat. You try things and sometimes they fail; that's my DM philosophy, but not every DM has the same approach.

void totem
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So far my dm has just been saying "You know what it is becuase your Paladin is a high elf" and basically using race to determine that when that's not really RAW...

patent cipher
void totem
patent cipher
void totem
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He just never asked.

wild onyx
patent cipher
void totem
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Do I need to be like "I want to know this things specifics, can I ask to make an ability check for history/arcana?"

hearty blaze
wild onyx
hearty blaze
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Players usually dictate actions rather than request checks

hearty blaze
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After that if you don’t get a check then you can ask if you really want to

sullen sparrow
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Anyone playing now?

harsh fjord
lost sinew
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Hey everyone, dont know when to start but I've played games like BG1 BG3 and shadow run series..never played anything in preson.

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smoky orchid
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is it particularly hard to find groups as a teen or someone who's new to the game? im searching through #looking-for-players and almost all of them are 18+ or experienced only.. are there any tips for finding some groups?

patent cipher
echo kelp
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Being a minor does mean it will be harder to find a group to join due to the legal and cultural/social issues of internet strangers playing with minors.

smoky orchid
lost sinew
patent cipher
# lost sinew Thank you... Thinking about starting with warlock

warlock is fun nod_purble
it's a very versatile class that almost half allows you to build your own class via the Invocation system c:
Just expect to be casting a lot of Eldritch Blast in combat or perhaps going a more martial route with either melee or ranged weapons via Pact of the Blade

wild onyx
peak shuttle
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@coral island

coral island
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Hay

peak shuttle
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Scroll up should tell u

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But basically it’s a role playing game where u play as a character and go on a journey where you fight epic monsters and stuff

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lime turret
muted bear
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Hello. I need help. I'm creating a character in dndbeyond.com and I want to add lycanthropy to my character's character sheet. How do I do that?

lost sinew
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Its a lot of info😵‍💫😵‍💫

lost silo
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You cannot solicit for players or DMs in any channel other than the LFG channels. I know you already did but that’s how it is. Please follow the rules like the rest of us. Patience is critical with these things

echo kelp
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But yes, do not solicit or organize games outside of the LFG channels as it's off-topic.

rancid fractal
muted bear
echo kelp
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Ask your DM as you'll want to work with them to develop whatever homebrew (e.g. your own made up rules/options) to make this work well for your group/game.

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Well it sounds like you just earned wild shape

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None of the curse, all of the benefits

muted bear
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My character is a wizard/necromancer. Should I subclass in Druid so I can get Wild Shape onto my character sheet?

echo kelp
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I don't know - work with your DM on how they want to handle this.

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Lycanthropy generally removes the character from player control and becomes something the DM then runs.

main fulcrum
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In terms of D&D Beyond itself, you'll probably need to homebrew something

lost silo
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The Blood Hunter class has a variation of lycanthropy

edgy onyx
wispy lotus
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Hello!

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lost silo
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Welcome let us know if u have questions

wispy lotus
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Thank you

void totem
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I am so frustrated, I told my party about the positioning of spells thing and they all insist their melee range is zero and they have to be right against the enemy RAW, and as an AOE controll spell wizard... that just... does not work. They're not understanding what I'm saying about movement during turns, about moving after attacks while enemies are prone so they don't get opportunity attacks.

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They don't understand that saying there is a 5ft gap and they can reach that (that's fairly standard for martials, right?) allows me to cast an AOE spell with exact positioning to help them...

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I don't think any of them have played with a spellcaster before and they're all saying "it's my character" or "what my character would do"

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Like we're not even saying for convenience sake they're not caught in the AOE because I can control my spell even though I can do that RAW

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I need to know: Is this a bad playgroup?

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"My character would absolutely charge straight ahead and give the baddie a hug" is what they're telling me, which like that's what they're doing as tank and dps roles but they're stripping my agency completely to support them...

harsh fjord
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"It's what my character would do" is good when it enhances fun at the table. If it detracts, it's no good.

void totem
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So at what point do I say enough is enough and leave? Do I respond with "it's what my character would do" when I cast web and ensnare them all?

harsh fjord
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But this isn't really a newcomer question, so do be aware if a mod suggests moving to another channel like #dnd-discussion!

void totem
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I can't move now they won't have the context

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I'd have to send all my messages again which is a nuisance

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It would be more disruptive than helpful...

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I'm asking this because I feel it's a new player question because I'm genuinely asking for advice as a new player

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When do I say it's enough?

harsh fjord
void totem
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Let me look at this really quickly

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What does it mean by "a winnar is you?"

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Is it just memily saying you're a winner or a whiner?

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Idk.

harsh fjord
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It means, "Good job, you did it. Success."

main fulcrum
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Honestly, it sounds like it may not be a good fit of a group for you. Sometimes you just don't mesh with playstyles

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Though, I think there may be some confusion on your side too about the rules

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They do need to be standing next to the enemy if they have a 5 ft reach

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And an enemy being prone doesn't stop them from making an opportunity attack. They just make it at disadvantage

void totem
topaz garnet
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Well, you can often position AOE effects to just get the enemy on the edge

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Or use spells which select targets instead of all in an area

main fulcrum
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If you have good initiative, you can cast it before they run in. If they're on one side of the enemy, you may be able to hit the enemy on the other side without hitting your group, things that select targets over an area... There are options, though it's hard to say exactly what will work without knowing the specific battle.

void totem
topaz garnet
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Where?

main fulcrum
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Okay, well if it's a house-rule, it's a house-rule I guess Shrug

harsh fjord
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Not according to the rules.

void totem
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PHB, p.195

topaz garnet
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Chapter/heading?

main fulcrum
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Wait, no, that's not actually in the PHB

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I assumed you were talking homebrew

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Also, which PHB

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Page 195 of the 2024 PHB is Orcs

void totem
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Wait no, it says the Sage Advice Compendium

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What?

main fulcrum
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Probably hit a banned word by accident

topaz garnet
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Specifically where is the ruling you're sourcing? You can post a link, iirc

void totem
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That has happened so many times the filters are insane here

main fulcrum
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But I can't think of anything in the SAC that says you can't make OAs from Prone

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Since that's not a rule

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Regardless, it may be true at your table if the DM has decided it is. But you should still have some options on AOEs.

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And the group may still not be a good fit

void totem
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I don't own the sage advice compendium I just looked it up...

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How am I supposed to determine this mid game?

wheat crystal
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The SAC is a free document available on D&DBeyond

topaz garnet
wheat crystal
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If you’re getting it from some other source, it may either be a fake version or part of a site that hosts or otherwise gives access to pirated content

main fulcrum
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I mean, ideally you're all using the same set of rules and you have some kind of link to it for quick reference. Either the book itself or the free basic rules on DDB. Based on earlier stuff you said though, it sounds like your DM may be using some kind of wild rules mishmash, which probably isn't helping things

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And it's not always something you look up midgame. Midgame I usually just let the DM make a ruling and then bring it up later unless it's actually life or death. Or I look it up on someone else's turn

void totem
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I'm trying to figure out what to do with a limited resource and 12 options as a first time spellcaster 😭

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On their turns

main fulcrum
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Do you have a damaging cantrip? If you haven't thought of anything else by your turn, it rarely hurts to cast a damaging cantrip

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You don't have to use a spell slot every turn

void totem
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Then my plan completely falls apart when someone asks "does that affect all creatures?"

void totem
main fulcrum
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I'd also recommend spending some time learning your spells outside of the game. So you know what you have that works in different kinds of situations, such as AOEs

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You don't want to have to figure it out mid-game. That should largely be a reminder

void totem
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I thought I did, but I did not rules lawyer my spells enough

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This is my first time playing DnD and a spellcaster...

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I didn't evwn think faerie fire affects everything

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It even says "your choice" but no it's the COLOR not the creatuees and objects, despite being in the same sentence and having an unclear reference

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I guess I just need to call out my spells and say "MOVE YALL, I'M CASTING A SPEEEEEELL"

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My character has a charisma of 8 that's going to go well with my party.

wheat crystal
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Ideally your fellow players should understand that if they don’t get out of the way they will get hit by AoEs, and you guys will collaborate on a strategy together.

void totem
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If my DM makes them affected by my spell even though I told them to move to cast it I'm probably just going to leave.

wheat crystal
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Frankly I’m not sure how having 8 Charisma is relevant

void totem
main fulcrum
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Ideally, you should be working together on strategy. As players, regardless of your character. If everyone is running around doing their own thing, it's not going to go well

wheat crystal
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You need to communicate above the table as well. Have you brought this issue up to your DM?

main fulcrum
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If that doesn't bother them and it bothers you, this may not be your group

void totem
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I tried saying, if we went by spacing rules and reach rules then I could position my spells to where they don't affect them.

wheat crystal
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Your DM is electing to ignore combat rules and grid space?

main fulcrum
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No, that part they had wrong

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Unless everyone has a Reach weapon, they do need to be next to the enemy

void totem
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Uh, kinda? He changed 5ft squares to 10ft making us all huge and making it really hard for me to visualize spell AOEs.

main fulcrum
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Of course they did....

void totem
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And we all occupy one square.... of 10ft...

main fulcrum
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I would never recommend that anyone run combats in 10 ft squares. Ever

void totem
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Not collectively. Each one

main fulcrum
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In all honesty, this game sounds like a mess

void totem
wheat crystal
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Is the DM new as well?

void totem
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I think he might just be stupid and doesn't care about the game part of the game...

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Which is fine. Nothing wrong with that

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I love the guy.

harsh fjord
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It sounds like the discrepancies in play are a source of friction for you, in which case, it's probably not the right table.

void totem
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If he wants to be a laid back dm, I think that's great for his campaign, but I didn't understand that and I need structure I am VERY autistic

topaz garnet
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I understand and it seems like their decisions are an erosion of consistency in the rules at that table

void totem
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So if I want to find a new group of players that fit better here, and possibly online, what channel would I go to?

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I would need players and a DM, so looking-for-community?

wheat crystal
proven hare
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Can someone help me make a character?

hearty blaze
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Whatcha need help with specifically?

thick mist
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hey guys

molten mirage
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Ola

limber badger
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ello

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tribal skiff
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Hey guys
Ngl im a bit nervous, I’ve been trying to find answers for the past 2 weeks to help me understand some specific basics ab the game regarding the reference sheet and I don’t want to reach to ai >_< can someone help?

hearty blaze
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Also hi a bit nervous, I’m Nugget
I’ll be with you in a minute tho

tribal skiff
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Hi!! Thank u for answering! Ill write them down :3

north fractal
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Hi all

tribal skiff
echo kelp
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?tag new ac

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Armor Class (AC)

Your Armor Class represents how well your character avoids being wounded in battle. As a baseline, a character’s AC equals 10 + his or her Dexterity modifier, but characters often wear armor and shields, use spells, or have class or race features to improve their AC.

When making an attack roll, the attack hits if the roll equals or exceeds the target’s AC.

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?tag new hp

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Hit Points (HP)

Hit Points are a measure of how difficult it is to kill or destroy a creature or an object. Damage reduces Hit Points, and healing restores them. You can’t have more Hit Points than your Hit Point maximum, and you can’t have less than 0.

Your class and Constitution modifier determine your Hit Point maximum at level 1. Hit Point Dice, or Hit Dice for short, increase your Hit Point maximum when you gain a level. A creature can also spend Hit Dice during a Short Rest to regain Hit Points.

Some spells and other effects confer Temporary Hit Points, which are a buffer against losing actual Hit Points.

tribal skiff
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10 + dexterity modifier is your base, unarmored, AC

hearty blaze
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That will depend on the source, but usually either armor or a feature

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^ And yeah, when you add armor - for instance leather armor is 12 + dexterity modifer - it replaces your unarmored AC with the armor's AC calculation.

hearty blaze
# tribal skiff Lmao no worries, i’m writing this at work So mainly I’m confused about Armor Cl...

Speed is how far you can move in one turn (aka 6 seconds), HP and hit points are the same thing, you level up either by gaining XP or when the DM Decides, feats are lil buffs you give to your character every four levels in a class, passive perception is 10+perception modifier and represent how perceptive you are without trying, cantrips are spells you can cast without a resource, and spells is a lil more complicated

tribal skiff
hearty blaze
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Outlined with their class

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But this armor and equipment usually isn’t the best, so they will likely buy things later

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Every class starts off with starting equipment. Some classes are trained (e.g. proficient) in using armor and thus can wear certain classes of armor and benefit from it.

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However not all classes are trained to use armor

hearty blaze
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(You choose them seperate from your prepared spells and can cast them without spell slots)

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Any confusion or further questions?

tribal skiff
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Yall have been a great help
Just one more question
How does one level up

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I'm going to link to something about spellcasting I posted earlier (someone else was asking a similar question): #dnd-newcomers message

dull kindle
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Decided by DM

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Usually its either xp based or milestone

hearty blaze
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Level ups happen when the DM allows it (e.g. the players gain enough Experience Points (XP) or they reach a certain point in the adventure where the DM decides it make sense (Milestone))

dull kindle
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Milestone means you auto gain levels by reaching a checkpoint in your campaign, xp based means you get xp from being a murder hobo against all hostiles

hearty blaze
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I personally am a fan of milestone

tribal skiff
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Oh i see!
Thank you all so much 🩷🩷🩷

hearty blaze
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Anything else?

tribal skiff
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That’s so much easier than the youtube vids made it out to be

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tribal skiff
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Nope that is all thank u <333

hearty blaze
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If you have any further questions later feel free to ask in here again in the future!

fleet path
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hey can i find a group of players that welcome noobs such as me.

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Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

  • Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
  • Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
hearty blaze
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Also try reddit, dnd beyond forums, local games store, libraries or roll20

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Casting a wider net should help

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Many groups are fine with new to D&D players but it helps if you can show that you've put in time and effort to learn on your own as that will make it easier for a group to take you on and not worry they'll have to spend their limited and precious game playing time teaching you everything.

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Also note that finding a group is usually harder for minors due to the social/cultural and legal issues surrounding playing with strangers and minors online (if playing online)

hearty blaze
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Personally didn’t have trouble getting into games as a minor (I just chilled out here and got invited to them idk, I believe I’m the exception)

fleet path
hearty blaze
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Used to, not anymore

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fleet path
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thnx guys for advice.

hearty blaze
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Yeah if you show you’re willing to get along with others and people like being around you, it makes it much easier

tribal skiff
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Oh i forgot to ask how do death saves work?

hearty blaze
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Once you drop down to 0, you roll death saves. D20 roll: 10 and above you succeed, less you fail. If you succeed thrice you are stabilised, if you fail thrice you die.

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Nat 20, get up with 1 hit point.

hearty blaze
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Get hit, auto fail one save

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Roll a nat 1 though... 2 death saves failed.

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and this is why healing spells can be critical

burnt pasture
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hey guys, im Completely new to dnd, i have put together a party and i have been defacto elected to run our first campaign. im very excited to DM but i basically have no idea where to begin with. can someone point me in the right direction on where i can start?

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?newdm

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

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And don't forget to get ideas and talk shop with other DMs in #dm-discussion

burnt pasture
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is there anywhere i can find short beginner campaigns for free online?

warm bane
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Does anyone know any gamemasters that would be cool with having a player under 18? I've tried for so long to find a group but most I meet don't want anyone under 18 : /

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?tag ddb claim

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^ Sapphoe - here's some free stuff you can claim on D&DBeyond including some intro adventures (Intro to Stormwreck Isle)

burnt pasture
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omg thank you!

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You can also check out DMsGuild for free/pay what you want adventures/materials - quality may vary.

burnt pasture
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got it !

echo kelp
warm bane
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Right, thank you! I have some exprience with DnD and Cairn but that was with a group of freinds that sadly don't play anymore

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You can also check #looking-for-community - that's other D&D community servers and they may have a variety of D&D games including ones that may be specifically made for minors.

cedar sluice
# burnt pasture got it !

also be sure to check out Peril in Pinebrook by Young Minds Inspired. that adventure right there is one of the shortest and best to teach how to play and run stuff in an adventure.

burnt pasture
lyric fjord
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Guys I’m new here, never played dnd before, what do I do or how do I join a game?

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hearty escarp
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Hey everyone, see above for tips and useful links. Looking for groups can be faciliated over in the #find-a-game channels.

patent cipher
# lyric fjord Guys I’m new here, never played dnd before, what do I do or how do I join a game...

Read the information in #learn-to-play and 'Playing the Game'; Then follow allong with 'Creating A Character' using either the dnd beyond character builder or roll20 to make a practice character before heading over to #character-discussion to have it looked over.

Feel free to ask any questions you still have in #dnd-newcomers; There's a short interactive module you can play to get a feel for the game, or you could seek out gameplay videos online. Once you're ready to play, head over to #find-a-game, one of the many LFG discord servers, r/lfg on reddit, or your friendly local game store. If you'd like a printable character sheet, those can be found here.

hoary kestrel
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Hello everyone! I have a quick little question:
After responding to a request in #looking-for-players, What do I do after? Do I just wait for a response or is there something I should do?

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I am very new to DND and I don't have a camera. I'm in one campaign but its highly improv and casual, so I'd like to ask if there are any books I have to read or additional videos I need to watch before applying to a game.

harsh fjord
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Are you familiar with the basic rules?

summer tree
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# summer tree I am very new to DND and I don't have a camera. I'm in one campaign but its high...

Read the information in #learn-to-play and 'Playing the Game'; Then follow allong with 'Creating A Character' using either the dnd beyond character builder or roll20 to make a practice character before heading over to #character-discussion to have it looked over.

Feel free to ask any questions you still have in #dnd-newcomers; There's a short interactive module you can play to get a feel for the game, or you could seek out gameplay videos online. Once you're ready to play, head over to #find-a-game, one of the many LFG discord servers, r/lfg on reddit, or your friendly local game store. If you'd like a printable character sheet, those can be found here.

summer tree
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OK

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I have read everything, and I prepared for DND now?

harsh fjord
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You know how to make a character? You understand how the dice function?

summer tree
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Couple*

harsh fjord
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You can do it without D&D Beyond?

summer tree
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Probably not

harsh fjord
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I'd recommend giving that a spin before saying "I'm ready," but I'm just one random person on the Internet. Don't take my word as gospel!

summer tree
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OK, do I use any programs or checklists?

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Do I use roll20?

harsh fjord
summer tree
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Thank you so much for helping me

harsh fjord
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Happy adventuring, and feel free to ask questions as you run into them.

copper haven
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what are those notebookes that poeple keep next to them and write things what are those for?

patent cipher
copper haven
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yup

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what are those for/

loud pumice
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notes, they're there literally for taking notes

copper haven
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oh alright

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ty for answering tho

warm idol
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We have to purchase the books right

wheat crystal
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Purchases aren't necessary to play D&D, you can get by on just the free Basic Rules

warm idol
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Alrighty just was curious

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Since I might buy a few books but dunno what to get

cedar sluice
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sometimes people sketch drawings in those notes too. every so often i draw my character to see how bananas he'd look in different situations or with different equipment.

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first decide if you want physical books, digital books, or both

patent cipher
# warm idol We have to purchase the books right

Here's the links to everything

Read the information in #learn-to-play and 'Playing the Game'; Then follow allong with 'Creating A Character' using either the dnd beyond character builder or roll20 to make a practice character before heading over to #character-discussion to have it looked over.

Feel free to ask any questions you still have in #dnd-newcomers; There's a short interactive module you can play to get a feel for the game, or you could seek out gameplay videos online. Once you're ready to play, head over to #find-a-game, one of the many LFG discord servers, r/lfg on reddit, or your friendly local game store. If you'd like a printable character sheet, those can be found here.

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the 'Playing the Game' and 'Creating A Character' links point to the 2024 basic rules

warm idol
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I’m not new I just was asking we have to buy the books

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then either use the character creation tools in that post or if you're playing in person, there's a link at the end for printable sheets

idle belfry
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Tiefling imo

Whatever species you want to play is best.

wild onyx
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I like human. Stack up all the Wisdom skills.

sacred gust
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would someone be able to read the backstory of a new character that I am making to see if its session 0 safe for a level 3 starting character?

wild onyx
sacred gust
spring rock
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well many characters start with one goal and character development has their goals change throughout a campaign. I can't read it but I'm sure you didn't pigeonhole yourself too hard

sinful ridge
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Hello everyone. Just a small intro from me which also is kind of a question.

I've played Baldurs gate 2 & 3, enjoyed critical role and watched the shows on prime. I'm a huge roleplay person and I have wanted to get in to group-based dnd for awhile. I've been reluctant to do so because I have bad ADHD and tend to lose track quickly, in video games and tabletop. I tried learning Magic the Gathering awhile ago but gave up after so many stacks of effects or whatever lol. I've heard that group-based D&D feels different than the games based in the same universe and that its very story-driven. So I am looking to see where I can slip in to comfortably.

Is it difficult to come across absolutely green begginer friendly DMs/groups/games? Or is it a bit gatekept? I feel bad wanting to jump in to a group because they might have to keep reminding me of actions or rules/scenarios, but I want to play in a more social setting and make some friends. The only issue I am trying to overcome in the swap from relying on video game mechanics to keep everything going and remembered, then transitioning to a very mental-based version.

I also might have anxiety so I might be really overthinking this lmfao. Have I found the right place to start? 🙂

balmy spoke
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i'm a dm currently starting a campaign for 2-3 groups, do any new people have any questions for me?

main fulcrum
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To be honest, how story driven a D&D game is depends a lot on the group. Some groups get really into the roleplay, some just want to fight monsters, and there's a whole swath in-between.

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So that would largely be a matter of finding the type of group that works for you. I'd say most are at least open to new people, though the more you put in at least some effort to learn the rules on your own, the more it generally helps

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No one has all the rules memorized, but your character sheet is there to help you remember what you can do

sinful ridge
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Okay thanks for the headsup

tight vapor
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Hey guys! How you guys doing?
I don't know if I can ask any type of question here or not but, I'm trying to become a "player and game master" at the same time. I've never had any D&D experience and I really want to try it with my friends. I have the beginning of the story, but I don't really understand anything about D&D rules. Would there be a wiki or any quality guide that you guys might know? That can introduce me to the beginnings of the beginnings 'Cause I want to be able to build the game's foundations for my friends and show them how to play it, too.

mild flint
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severe sand
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Anyone able to help me with a character background I wrote for my DM? Character is supposed to start from level 3. Send me a dm and I’ll send you a copy.

empty bough
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Hi everyone! New here, kinda new to D&D. I did a few oneshots and 2 on-going campaings.
I'm becoming a big fan, and I'd love to play more, but I can't find a platform where I can play a campaign with my created characters online & free.
Of course, I used many expansion books to create my characters, but most of the platforms require me to buy the mentioned books (that's fine, I just don't have the cash right now).

Does anybody know a place/site (here?) where I could hop into some campaigns (lvl 3 onwards) with more than the standard D&D 5e classes and races?

Thank you in advance! ~

main fulcrum
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If you own physical copies of the books, sites like Roll20 and D&D Beyond do allow you to enter information manually. Though the latter does require you to create it as homebrew

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You could also try to find a DM who doesn't care how you build your character sheet. I used to let people play off paper sheets when I ran over Discord.

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Otherwise, if you want to build the character in the online service, your legal option would be to find a DM who happens to own that content in DDB or Roll20 (or some other VTT) and is willing to share for their players.

empty bough
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Love it, thanks for the info!
And where could I find place to do some campaigns with online kind strangers? I just wanna gather some experience.

Can I ask around here? On which channel?

empty bough
main fulcrum
empty bough
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Tysm!!! Bless u

forest zinc
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Am I wrong to think that running Tomb of Annihilation as my first D&D experience wasn’t the best idea?

main fulcrum
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It's not the easiest hardcover, but it's not the hardest either in my opinion Shrug

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You can start with anything if you're willing to put in the effort

unkempt kiln
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So! I'm taking steps to try and find some local tables that are new player friendly, and it occurs to me that I have no dice for if that were to happen... Does anyone here have any recommendations for good online retailers for dice that I can look into?

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Anything I should also consider when shopping for dice that a new player might not even know about? Materials to avoid, whether printed numbers or embossed numbers are better, etc?

wheat crystal
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Most dice that have good reviews should be ok to use. I recommend just a plastic / resin set to start since they’re cheap and easy to test for imbalances if you suspect one.

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I’d avoid metal dice unless you have a dice tray to roll them in so you avoid denting stuff.

unkempt kiln
wheat crystal
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Close! If you suspect a die made of plastic, resin or any other material less dense than water then you can do a simple water test:

  • Fill a glass with water
  • Put suspect die in the water
  • Flick it around a bit. If it consistently has the same number facing upwards it’s imbalanced. If it’s relatively random it’s fine.
patent cipher
unkempt kiln
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Very cool! Thanks for the tip :> never would have thought of that.

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Are there any online retailers you guys would recommend for me to buy dice from? With no context or experience, my first bet would be to go to Amazon but I imagine that would be a terrible choice.

patent cipher
unkempt kiln
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Cheers!

wheat crystal
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Do you know where you might be playing your in-person games? They might be hosted at a local game store, in which case you can buy dice sets directly from them

final oar
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Hello, somewhat new DnD player here. I’ve done a few campaigns with friends but life happened and now I don’t play as much.

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Looking forward to learning more lore about the series and playing a bit more

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Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

  • Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
  • Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
wheat oxide
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I highly recommend their hollow metal dragon dice

honest olive
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how do you do the turns with multiple players in battle and when your roaming how does everyone do some thing if that makes sense

hearty escarp
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A bit of an advanced DMing technique is to occasionally check up on players that haven't done or said anything in a while to make sure they get their time in the spotlight too.

honest olive
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ok

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thank you!!!!

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im currently pulling an all nighter to finish this campaign story

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im so tired

rapid viper
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Hello

lime coral
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Hi

echo kelp
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Welcome!

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dusk anchor
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Um, I have a sheet for my character and I'd like to learn to pla-y.

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timid locust
dusk anchor
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I've been wanting to for a while but all this seems so serious.

sleek agate
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Hi where I can join a campaign? I have already made my character 😉

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Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

  • Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
  • Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
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sleek agate
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Thank you! ☺️ I'll be re-reading the basic rules first cause it's my first time playing DND I've been curious about this for years

dusk anchor
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Can we play via discord with text?

timid locust
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Text games (called Play By Post) definitely happen! However, they are also more rare than games run over voice.

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dusk anchor
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If I can get someone to guide me I'd be happy. In this sort of thing reading rules doesn't cut it.

harsh fjord
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Given how many new folks join the server every day, it's not very likely to get 1-on-1 teaching!

timid locust
dusk anchor
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Well, haven't even started. Heh.

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I play a big, naive but strong amazon.

wicked mauve
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so im very new to the D&D and want to host one-shot campaign with my buddies via discord and powerpoint but its hard to find a map, if anyone has pictures of medieval taverns, camps etc. please send me some! 😭

wild onyx
hearty escarp
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check our r/battlemaps, it's a treasure trove for that stuff

wild onyx
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Also consider using background art, wallpaper style for areas that aren't going to have fights with tactical combat.

dusk anchor
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If anyone can help I'd appreciate it.

wild onyx
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Video guides are available too.

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wicked mauve
timid locust
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We also have #dnd-maps for map specific questions

dusk anchor
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Up for an adventure.

patent cipher
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I'd still reiterate that you should read the rules, too. It's going to be pretty hard to find a game without knowing how the game mechanics work dndLol

patent cipher
# dusk anchor Up for an adventure.

Here's the info on that as well if you still need to reat it then

Read the information in #learn-to-play and 'Playing the Game'; Then follow allong with 'Creating A Character' using either the dnd beyond character builder or roll20 to make a practice character before heading over to #character-discussion to have it looked over.

Feel free to ask any questions you still have in #dnd-newcomers; There's a short interactive module you can play to get a feel for the game, or you could seek out gameplay videos online. Once you're ready to play, head over to #find-a-game, one of the many LFG discord servers, r/lfg on reddit, or your friendly local game store. If you'd like a printable character sheet, those can be found here.

lethal hinge
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Does anyone have any recommendations for finding a DnD group to join? I played it very casually in school at a club a teacher held near the end of my time in school and ever since I’ve wanted to play it but never knew how to find a group

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Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

  • Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
  • Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
harsh fjord
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drowsy spade
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Im playing a druid warlock class and there both at level two got suggestions?

little basin
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How do I start?

bronze cove
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hello?

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Im as much lost as everyone

lunar ibex
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@harsh fjord what bio

harsh fjord
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harsh fjord
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@little basin @bronze cove Check out #learn-to-play and the first sections of the rules linked above for starters! Feel free to ask more specific questions when you have them.

bronze cove
harsh fjord
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You should at least give the rules a look. You'll likely stand a better chance of finding a group if you've made a go of learning how the game works!

bronze cove
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I´m reading the rules

harsh fjord
bronze cove
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On my way

lunar ibex
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@harsh fjord thank you and 🏳️‍🌈 your really good at instructionaling are you a dm if not become one

near loom
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hello

knotty meadow
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Hello

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earnest moat
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Hi

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vague dagger
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@earnest moat Hi

cedar violet
polar crystal
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Hoi!

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How is everyone?

tulip magnet
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can you make your own race for your character?

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or is it have to be existing races?

lime turret
tulip magnet
tulip magnet
lime turret
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Talk to your DM about it. That might be doable with not many mechanical changes.

tulip magnet
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no i m just new to this and i m trying to create character

plush briar
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Hey so I'm new to doing all of this and I wanted to play but I don't know how to make a thread let alone apply, im on mobile so that might be why?

wheat crystal
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By default it’s expected you choose from the official playable options. Your DM may allow homebrew but it’s something that has to get their approval and not recommended for newbies

wheat crystal
plush briar
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Yeah I have but I don't know how to make my thing every time I click on the looking for em it takes me to the thread page but idk how to make one

wheat crystal
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Even when you send the lfg command?

plush briar
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I don't know how to do that

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I'm on mobile and I'm pretty new to disc I'm barely on here

wheat crystal
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As per the instructions you can either click the command link the channel provides or you can type it in any channel you can type in

echo kelp
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Type /looking-for right here in the channel - then pick one of the options Discord gives you (pick the dm one if you want to create a post in #looking-for-dm). The bot will give you a form to fill out and submit. Once submitted the bot created the post and attached a thread to it. Use the thread to make updates/corrections or communicate with interested parties.

wheat crystal
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As for responding to other posts, under each listing will be a thread link where you can respond to the post

lime turret
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?tags new

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Category: new (30)

wizard, warlock, sorcerer, skills, sheet, roleplaying, rogue, ranger, proficiency, pbp, paladin, online, monk, levelup, hp, fighter, druid, dm, dice, demo, dc, d20, complexity, cleric, class, bg3, bard, barbarian, ac, abilities

Use ?tag [category] [name] to show a tag
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?tag new sheet

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Character Sheet

To keep track of important information about your character, you need a character sheet, whether it’s a printed character sheet, a digital character sheet, or plain paper. Choose whichever style of sheet works for you, and then embark on creating a character! Chapter 2 of the Free Rules walks you through the steps of character creation.

If you're struggling with the myriad character choices available, premade characters are a great way to streamline character creation and get playing. All you have to do is browse through the available paper or digital options to see which is most appealing.

languid tree
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Would i be able to play the game if i only knew the basics? I can't seem to understand and memorize everything though

harsh fjord
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Probably! Not every rule applies to every game, and most folks don't have everything memorized. The rules are there for reference as needed.

languid tree
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Do I have to create a character if I only want to play as DM?

edgy onyx
cedar sluice
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if the DM does want to get involved with the shenanigans, there's the option of having the party hire a sidekick. the party decides any actions the sidekick takes, but the DM voices anything the sidekick says and non- combat stuff.

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still pulsar
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Hello

wary river
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how do i roll for grappling somoene? in the last session i had i said to my dm that i wanted to pin down a bandit in the ground and he asked me to roll a resistence test but i dont have an idea how, so i just asked for him how to and instead of explaining he just rolled for me ( it was late and we all had to go so its fair not explaining but i still dont know how)

timid locust
# wary river how do i roll for grappling somoene? in the last session i had i said to my dm t...

There's certainly no such thing as a resistance check, so I suspect he misremembered the rules.

In order to grapple a creature, you takes the attack action and choose to make an Unarmed Strike (grapple). When you do, the foe has to make a Strength or Dexterity Saving Throw (their choice). The DC number that they need to beat for this roll is [8+your proficiency bonus+your strength modifier] by default.

harsh fjord
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Where in the 2024 rules is the info about grappling, DOSH? I lost minutes of my life trying to track it down!

timid locust
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Unarmed Strike! It's so rude.

wary river
harsh fjord
timid locust
# wary river tysm

I should also note:
Grappling someone doesn't involve knocking them to the ground, though. That would be the Unarmed Strike (Shove) option, which is a different option than Grapple.

They make a similar saving throw, and on a failure, you can choose to knock them prone.

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Being grappled and prone is really, really bad for your opponents! But it normally requires 2 separate Unarmed Strikes.

wary river
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since im a monk can i use martial arts to use the apply the two effects in one round?

timid locust
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If you're a Monk, then yes! Any time you make an Unarmed Strike (such as with the bonus action given to you with you Martial Arts feature), you can choose to grapple or shove instead of dealing damage.

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Being a monk also means that the DC for grapples and shoves can be using your Strength modifier or your Dexterity modifier.

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This makes Monks the premier grappling class.

wary river
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thanks for your help

candid pivot
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Hello hola

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Im new

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And idk how to even start

hazy skiff
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I am also new!

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timid locust
hazy skiff
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Thanks

worthy shale
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sup everyone!

harsh fjord
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Welcome!

sudden steppe
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HELLO!
so my name is Geoprge (Giorgos i am from Greece) call me Gi kinda new to DnD and might become a DM as well it seems fun!

harsh fjord
hollow lodge
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Hi! I'm just starting to get into DnD, despite having a DM for a housemate for four years! 😄

sudden steppe
harsh fjord
# sudden steppe thank you for the guidance, i played some sessions before but I mostly seek eith...

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

My suggestions are here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#dm-discussion message Otherwise head to #dm-discussion and hang around. Also, search the server for "dm advice" and/or "dm tips" if you haven't already. This topic comes up all the time!

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worthy shale
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what websites do you use for playing online? i know a decent amount of the universe and gameplay but never got into a game

harsh fjord
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?tag new online

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worthy shale
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i also have a few characters already made with lore collecting dust lol

harsh fjord
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If you know how to create a character, that's a good start. But do remember D&D is a social game, so you should be willing to adjust to fit the game presented.

worthy shale
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ive noticed it changes a lot lol, got to know dnd from baldurs gate then i saw roll20 on discord and that was when i got hooked on making characters

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lusty pike
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Hello

harsh fjord
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Welcome!

bronze cove
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helloo

lusty pike
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Thanks, I’m new to dnd lol I never thought I’d get into it but my co worker convinced me lol plus games nowadays are all the same in a way and I wanted to try something new so gonna step out my comfort zone lol

bronze cove
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We are on the same boat i guess

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First time too playing this

lusty pike
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Haha I never got the just of dnd but figured F it lol I’ll try it

bronze cove
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Wish luck

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it is rather weird

harsh fjord
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It's make-believe with rules, in short. There's a lot to learn, but it can be a ton of fun making up stories with people!

lusty pike
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Yea but hey I’m weird asf so

bronze cove
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we hear and do not judge

lusty pike
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We listen and we don’t judge 😂😂

edgy onyx
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I don't think I've ever had a player who wasn't weird 😛

drifting smelt
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Hi im new to dnd dose anyone have any reccomendation of the best chrater sheet layout cus the onw im useing right now is so bad

harsh fjord
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Are you using the official one and don't like it? You can find alternatives on DMsGuild, Etsy, and probably other places besides. Some might entail a cost, though.

drifting smelt
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yes im useing the officil one but i can affrod to sepend any money on a sheet layout do you konw a good free one

harsh fjord
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Can't say I do. Sorry!

wheat crystal
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The official character sheet is usually the best. What issues are you having with it?

drifting smelt
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im playing a socerrer and it dosent have any spell damge

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also by the official one i mean the dnd beyond one

wheat crystal
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Have you learned a spell that does damage?

drifting smelt
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yeah loads

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and cantrips

wheat crystal
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Could you share your sheet? It may be useful in determining the issue

drifting smelt
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i can try

shut lake
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Hello everyone

wheat crystal
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Welcome!

drifting smelt
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okay i dmed it to u

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lusty pike
shut lake
wheat crystal
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Very good thank you! Did you have any questions about D&D?

lusty pike
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Not to bad little cold haha but not bad

shut lake
lusty pike
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lol I ment cold like weather haha I’m from Al/ga and working in Maryland lol

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floral nexus
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helloooo

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frigid kestrel
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Yoo whats an easy spellcaster to play and is cleric hard?

wild onyx
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What you do is you make notes for when to cast what spells. What's good single-target damage, what to throw to hit three targets at once, what to use for mobility or defence. Then all spellcasters are easy.

wheat crystal
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Clerics are on the easier side imo

slow geyser
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The standard blaster caster warlock is using and buffing eldritch blast most of the time

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Hardest full caster? Probably druid?

foggy saffron
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the only difficulty of warlock is getting used to a style of spellcasting that the rest of the classes don't really use

harsh fjord
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It also has a lot of customization options, which could be an additional hurdle!

foggy saffron
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to me, the easiest spellcaster to learn (at least in 2024) is sorcerer. smaller list of spells known, core class abilities are relatively straight forward

slow geyser
foggy saffron
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i mean short rests are kinda a baseline regardless but i see your point

slow geyser
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the new 2024 feature did ease that difficulty however as now you have a limited ability to replenish them

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silk cave
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Hello everyone! I am about to start my 2nd campaign, this time playing as a Wizard. I am a little overwhelmed with the amount of cantrips and spells I will have at my disposal. Is there a fillable pdf that exists just for managing these? Like nothing but cantrip/spell info on the sheet?

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I find the ones that I have found so far just dont have enough room for me to put all the info I want for each spell.

echo kelp
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Not really - some of the players handbook content is not available for free so outside of creating such a tool for yourself, you'd be limited to only what the free rules/System Reference Documents provide (and thus which can be freely distributed).

harsh fjord
silk cave
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silk cave
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Thank you. I used an iPad and DnD Beyond my first time I played. This time will hopefully be all analog. I really want to avoid pulling up spell descriptions online to remember the exact mechanics and all that.

echo kelp
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If you have access to the spells on DnDBeyond you can even link to the actual spell page in your PDF sheet

teal onyx
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Hi I just made my character but I have not played a campaign ever can someone help me with that?

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dense coral
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what would be the best way to multiclass if you want to be a cleric and something else?

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plush compass
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How does one find a group to play with on their first run?

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# plush compass How does one find a group to play with on their first run?

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mellow cloak
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Hi

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So i want to join a dnd campaign but im not usually free i kind do artifice warlock sorcerer ps kinda new prefer homebrew

dull kindle
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Should probably not tinker with homebrew if you're new

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Like how you don't jump into a video game with a dozen mods before you started the game

mellow cloak
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Yeah i understand that thanks like i had a campaign before tho

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But only 1 so i think its a mid between new and intermediate?

stark palm
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Hey there guys

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What do i do in order to get into D&D

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