dnd-newcomers

[dull kindle]

No

[steep dust]

It would make it so much easier if you were familiar with Jujutsu kaisen

[steep dust]

Just plain no?

[dull kindle]

Well you can flavor spells that do these kinda things as going into a shadow or whatever but if you don't have the spell learned no

[steep dust]

Yeah that makes sense

Thank you mister

[dull kindle]

Good luck

[steep dust]

Where do I make said character

[dull kindle]

Sites like dndbeyond, or find a fillable pdf and write it down

[sage trout]

chat im still reading the rules how do you gain expertise

is it during character creation orrrr

[dull kindle]

Only Bard and Rogue have baseline skill expertise

Otherwise you need the Skill Expert feat or have the spell Skill Empowerment casted on you

[hearty escarp]

Or ranger, if you play with the 5.5e rules

[bleak roost]

Good morning

[finite wigeon]

Good morning!

[bleak roost]

Hiii

[finite wigeon]

Hallooo, how are you?

[rugged flint]

hello everyone, im new to this game and just make my char as Paladin

[finite wigeon]

Have you read the free rules yet?

[rugged flint]

yes i read it

[hearty escarp]

If you have any questions or something's unclear, people here love to help

[finite wigeon]

So true

[rugged flint]

im looking for my 1st game, but still confuse how to match up with anyone's party or DM

[finite wigeon]

#find-a-game Can help you get in touch with a group. It has all the necessary info for finding groups in this server.

[hearty escarp]

Finding a game can take many forms. It's basically like finding a hobby group. People-self organize and sometimes there are tools that help with that (like what Somebody above linked).

Here's a document from community member iamrazorwing going over more places to look: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rjwuod1lNBM5n4X_TH2ZoqTULv53jWaVMXtrzKVboms/edit?tab=t.0

[wary badge]

hi hi! im not exactly new to dnd, but theres a lot of stuff i dont know about and would like to learn more about in depth, what are some good resources for learning more about how dnd works?

very vague question sorry im just not really sure how to narrow it down because i only really have a general understanding of the key aspects of dnd

[hearty escarp]

Hi there! I think the free basic rules actually do a great job at explaining the game: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024/playing-the-game

It starts with a general overview and then gets more specific with plenty of links to more info.

[wary badge]

cool, alright! thank you!

[sage trout]

is there really 4 backgrounds i can choose from

[echo kelp]

With the free basic rules there are 4 backgrounds provided.
When you buy other D&D books like the Players Handbook (or are in a campaign with content sharing) you may access more.

[wild onyx]

There is also potentially the option to bolt your own together, letting you pick the skills, ability score increases and feat but that is very much down to your DM on the day.

Starting off, stick with the free ones. Ignore the names, go with the one that has the features you want.

[sage trout]

is there a way to change the measurements on the dnd beyond site to be the metric system instead of the imperial one

[hearty blaze]

Try #ddb-support , they specialise in that

Though I doubt it

[hearty escarp]

No, the site doesn't currently support other languages, and the english version is purely in imperial.

[wild onyx]

Three feet is a metre, a mile is one and a half kilometres. That'll get you close enough for elfgames.

[forest vigil]

Hey not sure if this is the right place to ask but I’m wanting to get my first set of physical dice but not really sure what to look for - I’d love to get something unique and not plasticy amazon crap. Where’s the best place to find sellers?

[hidden haven]

i like chessex gemini dice personally, lots of good color combos there

might fall under the plasticky category tho

[tired dragon]

What about buying some metal dice?

[wild onyx]

Chessex gets a nod from me. The Dice Shop Online has many options.

Metal dice pretty much must be used with a dice tray. They are heavy and loud. Can be fun though!

[steep dust]

am i delusional i feel like i sent a message and it got deleted?

[edgy onyx]

Could be possible, if it contained something not allowed on the server it would've been deleted (though usually you'd also get a message from Dynobot if that happened)

[steep dust]

yeah i was asking someone to "count me in" in their search of a party

the classes available dont really let me play as the charcter i have in mind

[ornate kiln]

what do you have in mind?

[steep dust]

megumi from jjk (jujutsu kaisen)

[hearty blaze]

Soliciting for games isn’t allowed in this server outside the specific channels , so that’s likely why

[wild onyx]

Ah, yes. Organising games is limited to the respective channels.

[ornate kiln]

ah dont know anything about that

[hearty blaze]

2014 Druid swarms get mostly there

[steep dust]

hes a summoner, who uses shaodws as a medium and his innate abilty is that he can use shadows as storage and can even enter it for a short moment as sneaking per say

[hearty blaze]

Though, I wouldn’t expect a one-to-one translation. DnD ain’t anime, and tbh I recommend getting inspiration rather than copying

[steep dust]

but it says he "harnesses the power of nature"

he feels more like udyr from league of legends

[hearty blaze]

Flavour is free

[hearty blaze]

You can make it however you want, just have mechanics that back it up

[steep dust]

so can i say i have virtually infinite storage with a weight penalty but add a flavour that goes like "he stores X in his shadows but the burden of their weight is on his shadow (so on him)"

i had this exact conversation just 5 hours ago

[hearty blaze]

No, because that storage and weight penalty is a mechanic

Though you could flavour your spell slots as that

[steep dust]

so i cant add flavour to existing mechanics?

[hearty blaze]

You can, but creating a pocket dimension to store your stuff is reaching into mechanics

After all it helps you conceal things and carry things that are too big/unwieldy.

[edgy onyx]

Flavor is something like describing your spells differently, like magical playing cards instead of darts when casting Magic Missile
When you start getting actual mechanical benefits, such as being able to hide anything in your shadow to smuggle objects where you like, that's no longer just flavor

[steep dust]

but it has a weight limit? cant i just get a penalty in rolls that require agilty and be at a disatvantage

[steep dust]

that makes much more sense

i understand why now

ok so the summons i imagine are animal shaped but have some supernatural abilties do the summons of the druid do that?

for example a bird like creature that is much bigger (cant carry a human tho) but has electricity flowing through it and can strike with it

[hearty blaze]

Some 2014 Druids just are very good at summoning a ton of creatures

[hearty blaze]

Specific animals and abilities can be flavoured

[steep dust]

cant i just summon a few that are strong? i there a charcter for that?

[hearty blaze]

Yeah, that’s closer to 2024 but I’m sure there’s also some spells that can do that in both versions

I’m less familiar with 2014 tho

[steep dust]

i apologize, but i need to attend to something... i thank you for being patient and trying to help

[hearty blaze]

Np

[vapid swan]

So uh... How do I find people to play with?

[ornate kiln]

on this server, you can head to #find-a-game

IRL, you got friends and family or local game stores and stuff

there is also roll20.net and /lfg on reddit

[vapid swan]

I am shy irl,

[foggy saffron]

Ah the classic introvert folly

To play a game with people, you have to talk to the people you want to play with? So messed up, who designed it this way

[calm vigil]

Hi! Im looking for a DM, alredy sent the thing on find a game, but can someone tell me how long does It usually take?

[harsh fjord]

There's no guarantee you'll be contacted by anyone given the ratio of players to DMs. I'd suggest perusing #looking-for-players and reaching out to folks whose ads interest you!

[calm vigil]

Oooh what a good idea!! TYSM!!

[dull kindle]

Yes, you can't just carry 500 kg without context lol

You'll take penalties for carrying over your weight limit but even then there's a point where you physically cannot carry more

Also about the animal part the stuff you can summon are fixed

They're usually ordinary critters and you can summon less critters but are stronger individually

You can't summon an electric bird thing or anything wacky though, summoning still follows dnd rules

[valid stag]

Ello

[wild onyx]

G'day. What's on your mind?

[valid stag]

Heyy 😄 not a whole lot- I'm looking around a lil overwhelmed I'm not sure wth to actually like do- I'm supposed to play my first like one shot soon with some friends I'm a lil nervous

[exotic remnant]

Welcome to Adventure!

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

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

Quick Links

Basic Rules | Introductory videos | Create a character

[timid locust]

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

[finite wigeon]

Quick question bones, how do you do the bot thing?

[wild onyx]

Have you got a character made up?

[timid locust]

How do you mean, exactly? Are you asking how to get the bot to post the message above? Type:
?new

[valid stag]

Thank you! I'll give this a read

[valid stag]

Uhhhh I believe I have one done? My friend helped me finish her up

[finite wigeon]

Yep thanks that's what I wanted to know

[wild onyx]

What class will you be playing?

[valid stag]

I'll be playing rogue, I'm playing as a shifter

[wild onyx]

Are you happy you understand the rules for sneak attack? It's the big thing for rogues.

[valid stag]

I don't think I understand much of anything 😭 I'm looking through the rules RN but this will be my first time playing ever

Please ping me whenever you're talking to me btw 🙏🏻 I won't see otherwise

[wild onyx]

Gotcha!

Short version: check the type of weapon that you're using. Finesse, or a ranged weapon like a bow will do.

The target has to have one of your friends next to them, or you have to find a way to get Advantage on the roll. Between you and me it's a lot easier to go for the first option.

[valid stag]

Ooo ok that's actually kinda fire I haven't finished the rule thing I'll check out the weapons after

She's actually a lot more suited for close range attacks since I have her charisma kinda high 😄 Im mostly aiming to charm ppl into giving me things I want and if not then just uh taking it by force

[dull kindle]

Worth noting that charisma checks are decided by the DM and ultimately its the DM who decides how far your rizzing can go when it comes to convincing people

Can't just literally charm anyone lol, I don't think Rogue really has any in your face charming features either

[wild onyx]

I hope you get the chance for that in your adventures!

[dull kindle]

But they're decent at persuading, lying or spooking someone with big words that's for sure

[wild onyx]

Check out the #channel-guide when you get a moment, there's a lot around here. Feel free to hop in anywhere you like.

[valid stag]

Lmao I'm playing with close friends and it's my first time so I think they'll go easy on me lmao I picked rogue because I want her to be able to sneak around and steal stuff (she needs money for pipe weed lmao)

[valid stag]

Oki Doki! I'll definitely check it out

[valid stag]

I honestly have no clue I'm thinking rogue is just a classification not like a set look no?

[dull kindle]

Yeah they're classes

[lament egret]

helo

[dull kindle]

There's spells or abilities that have something to do with charming people but Rogue doesn't have those

[valid stag]

Ahhh ok ok

I'm thinking she's just charming lmao

[dull kindle]

Arcane Trickster does get a charming cantrip called Friends but yea not the effect you're shooting for

[valid stag]

Wdym?

[wild onyx]

There's an effect called Charm which can be triggered by various things, mostly spells. Don't worry about it, I know what you meant.

[valid stag]

Oh ok

I'm a lil confused 😅

[valid stag]

Elloo

[valid stag]

Uhh I got this from someone else so imma just pass it on

https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024/playing-the-game

[soft lagoon]

Hallo I’ve arrived

[valid stag]

Eloo

[wild onyx]

Howdy. What's on your mind?

[soft lagoon]

Sleep

[wild onyx]

Alrighty then.

[soft lagoon]

It’s 1:40am

[subtle coyote]

Hey all! New-ish to DND (played a campaign a few years ago), and would LOVE to get back into it. I enjoy more story-driven games than trying to "beat the game." I am most often free during the week days 2-4pm. Or Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday after 7:30. Trying to convince my wife to play but she has never done it before. Happy to play virtual or in person (Atlanta Ga)!

[exotic remnant]

Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

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

[harsh fjord]

Check the bot post for instructions on using the server's Looking for Game/Group channels. For in-person games, you're probably better off looking at local libraries/community centers, hobby stores, and school clubs. Or use digital tools like Facebook, Reddit, and Nextdoor to search locally.

[valid stag]

For in person I literally just chatted up my local store owner and found out they were looking to do a big DND thing 😄 I think it's so cool what you find out just chatting

Uhh would anyone mind taking a look at what I have going on with my character? My friends helped me with it for the most part but I'd like to see other opinions

[subtle coyote]

because i am as new as i am and have kiddos online seems easiest. i know there are several LGS that have dnd campaigns but i beleive they are mid campaign atm

[harsh fjord]

Post it to #character-discussion!

[valid stag]

I can't post anything-

[harsh fjord]

What I mean is, share a link to the PDF or a screenshot of the character sheet, depending on where/how you made it.

[valid stag]

Ohhh uh

[valid stag]

It was sent to me as a PDF but I can't send it as a link it's not letting me (I'm on mobile)

[harsh fjord]

You can upload a PDF to Google and link it that way or take screenshots, upload to Imgur, and link those (with context of what the link is for).

[valid stag]

GOT IT

[sage trout]

can someone give me a reference for what a character sheet for a dragonborn sorcerer is supposed to look like

[harsh fjord]

There's one in this Pay-What-You-Want bundle: https://www.dmsguild.com/en/product/507809/2024phb-adventurers-league-al-and-legends-of-greyhawk-log-learn-to-play-pregens

[wild onyx]

?tag new sorcerer

[exotic remnant]

Sorcerer

Wield magic innate to your being, shaping the power to your will
Sorcerers wield innate magic that is stamped into their being. Some Sorcerers can’t name the origin of their power, while others trace it to strange events in their personal or family history. The blessing of a dragon or a dryad at a baby’s birth or the strike of lightning from a clear sky might spark a Sorcerer’s gift. So too might the gift of a deity, exposure to the strange magic of another plane of existence, or a glimpse into the inner workings of reality. Whatever the origin, the result is an indelible mark on the Sorcerer, a churning magic that can be passed down through generations.

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

Likes: Power
Complexity: High
Starting HP: 6 + Con. modifier

[wild onyx]

This just above has a suggested standard array for ability scores.

[dusty bane]

Guys I made a character

But I don’t know how to send it as a photo

[harsh fjord]

Upload it to Imgur or Google and link to it, explaining what the link is for!

[sick dock]

Hello ladies and gentlemen

[dusty bane]

But I don’t know how to make links

[wild onyx]

Copy it from the sharing link or address bar, like so: https://ibb.co/gbQ3psSj

(A character sheet example)

[sage trout]

yeah that's not what I asked for I already read through that part

[wild onyx]

Alright, what do you need?

[sage trout]

a reference for what a character sheet for a dragonborn sorcerer is supposed to look like

[wild onyx]

Typically a dragonborn sorcerer has four skill proficiencies, four cantrips and two spells prepared at level 1.

Here's one: https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/163123046

[harsh fjord]

Is that a premade from DDB? I can't find those anymore.

[echo kelp]

Best way to find them currently: https://www.dndbeyond.com/resources/1779-d-d-character-sheets?srsltid=AfmBOorOdQNVg5NOzdIvEUIB4ukCfOGE5Im-zr_cUN3rGrpjON2wfXpv#OfficialCharacterSheets

And these as well: https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/premade?&icid_medium=organic&icid_source=editorial&icid_campaign=character_builder&icid_content=article_1779

[wild onyx]

Literally just banged it out.

[harsh fjord]

Ah, I thought you could view the premades while being logged out. Maybe you could at one point. Hopefully that's implemented again later on.

@wild onyx: Above and beyond, sir. Well done. 🫡

[echo kelp]

I think you need to be logged in as it's basiclaly creating a duplicate of one of the premades for your own character collection... but I don't know all the technical details.

[wild onyx]

Loryax is a slender, streetwise black dragonborn, who found his burgeoning life of crime curtailed when his sorcererous gifts came in and he jumped up on the Watch's wanted list. He's left his old life and friends behind and has started a new career in the world after saving a stranded merchant from a goblin attack and being rewarded with gratitude and gold. He's going to see how far this "helping others" thing will take him.

[silent apex]

hey, i just had this idea for a campaign and tbh i dont know if its been done before, so im here to ask about it. A western style world, dry desert only At the height of the industrial revolution, travelers begin pouring into the untamed west, searching for fortune and prosperity among the unknown horrors of a cruel and ancient world. It is a time of brave gunslingers and rotten scoundrels, inscrutable gods, and savage demons. Now, for power, you can either find legendary wepons imbued with magic, or you can trade for it. demons make deals, tempt you with power, only to get every last bit out of you. Gods need sacrifices, certain tasks that need to be done. The line between devil and god is thin in this cruel world. I mean thats the gist of it, thought of it while thinking about a badass cowboy gunslinger with 2 legendary guns, one for killing gods, one for demons. but anyways what do you think
P.S. im new to dnd in general so sorry for the bad story telling i tried my best to describe the world

[wild onyx]

Well, the general idea is fine, though D&D doesn't do great with gunslingers.

[silent apex]

I mean it doesn't have to be only for gunslingers, that's just the general idea that came to mind since it's western style. I don't see why other wepons wouldn't be useful since monsters, demons, monstrosities etc exist

[wild onyx]

I've had a similar idea I called A Town Called Intrigue, heavily inspired by the show Deadwood, about a mining village in an unexplored territory. Add magical silver, ghosts and strange creatures, and explore the relationships of the locals as the place develops from a simple camp to a (hopefully) thriving small town.

[silent apex]

that sounds actually like an awesome story to play

[wild onyx]

#dm-world-building would help if you wanted to throw some more ideas down.

[silent apex]

I mean I probably won't actually create a story, i want to expirience dnd atleast once as a player, it seems so fun but a bit scary to get into, since i basically know nothing aside from really basic stuff

[wild onyx]

Put yourself out there, get some games in.

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.

[sage trout]

hi chat

uh how do i determine the saving throw stats

and the uh passive perception stat

[wild onyx]

Saving throw bonuses are just your ability score modifiers, plus proficiency bonus from class. For a level one sorcerer that's an extra two to Con and Cha.

Passive Perception is your Wisdom bonus, plus ten.

[sage trout]

hi chat is filling in 10 for the initiative space on the chaaacter sheet normak

[echo kelp]

Initiative is based off your dexterity modifier

?tag new abilities

[exotic remnant]

Abilities

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

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

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

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

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

[echo kelp]

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

[silent apex]

uhh, how do i opt out of a service if i accidentally opted for it?

[echo kelp]

In the thread attached to your post say that you are not actually looking for other services

[sage trout]

hi chat

am idoing correctly

chat how do i determine my spellcasting ability

[main fulcrum]

Your class should tell you

[dull kindle]

What class are you

[sage trout]

im a sorcerer

[dull kindle]

Charisma

[sage trout]

OHHH WAIT IS IT JUST MY CHARISMA STAT

[dull kindle]

Yes

[sage trout]

i thought it was like a secret other thing

[dull kindle]

No

[sage trout]

do I put in the modifier or the actual score

[dull kindle]

Dnd is relatively in your face on that regard

[sage trout]

uuuuhh

[dull kindle]

You put the actual score

[sage trout]

aight

[dull kindle]

So if you have 16 cha for example it would say 16/+3

[main fulcrum]

Your spellcasting ability modifier would be the +3

The ability is Charisma

[sage trout]

can I send y'all a screenshot of my current character sheet to see if im doing aight

[sage trout]

chat what determines the maximum hit dice i have

[wheat crystal]

Where did you make your sheet? If you made it on D&DBeyond then you can send the share link here or in #character-discussion .

For the hit dice question your maximum is determined by your level(s) in the class(es) you have, as per the Basic Rules:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024/creating-a-character#GainingaLevel

[main fulcrum]

The basic class information will also tell you this

[sage trout]

no it's like uh not complete and I just wanna know if I'm doing certain parts right :3

[wheat crystal]

How are you making your sheet?

[sage trout]

I like downloaded a pdf and I'm just filling it out

[sage trout]

can u tell me though cuz all I see is it saying D6 😔

[wheat crystal]

You can upload the PDF to a trusted file sharing site like Google Drive and send the share link to that

[wheat crystal]

Read the words following d6:

Hit Point Die. D6 per sorcerer level

[sage trout]

can't I like send you a screenshot of my work in progress and see if it's total bs or not

[wheat crystal]

I don’t usually accept DMs from strangers , sorry. Screenshots can be uploaded to file sharing sites as well though!

[sage trout]

yeah but doesn't that mean at lvl 1, you get 1D6 and at lvl 2, you get 2D6 and so on? I wanna know what number I fill in on the blank space that says "Hit dice ___ spent ___ max"

damn the hell happened to my text

[echo kelp]

At level one a sorcerer gets 6 HP (max hit dice roll) + their con modifier

At level two they roll a d6, add their con modifier, and then add that to their total HP

Or they take the average of a D6, add con modifier, and add that to their total HP

?tag new hp

[exotic remnant]

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.

[wheat crystal]

Wait you were asking about max HP and not the number of hit point die per level? 😭

[sage trout]

man it would be so easy if i could just sent a screenshot

[sage trout]

well I already filled out that spot

[echo kelp]

You can - by using a reputable file/image hosting service and sharing a link

[sage trout]

can u help me w that

[wild onyx]

Try https://imgbb.com/

[summer finch]

How come the only options are for dms looking for players in this discord. Why cant I look for a dm ... or a forming game.

[wild onyx]

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.

[summer finch]

Yet I cant put myself out there as a player looking for dm.

[wheat crystal]

Yes that is what it means. A level 1 sorcerer will have 1 d6 hit die. A level 20 sorcerer will have 20d6

[echo kelp]

You have to use the bot commands as noted in #find-a-game

There's an option for creating a post in #looking-for-dm

[sage trout]

https://ibb.co/Nd0RScN4

does this work

[echo kelp]

Yep

[summer finch]

Thanks@wild onyx

[wheat crystal]

The spent part tracks how many hit die you expend to heal yourself when you take a short rest

[sage trout]

so like what do I fill in the max part

[echo kelp]

Spent is to indicate how many of the hit dice in your pool have been spent (e.g. you can roll hit dice during short rests to regain hit points).
Max is your total hit dice in your hit dice pool. So a level 2 sorcerer would have 2d6 in their max. Let's say they get some damage and in a short rest expend one of their hit dice to regain hit points, the player would indicate how many of their hit dice they rolled to regain hit points.

[sage trout]

wait so like you only get one roll if you're lvl 1?

[wheat crystal]

Also here, as part of the Basic Rules:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024/rules-glossary#ShortRest

[echo kelp]

Yes as you only have one hit die at level 1

[sage trout]

ohhh alright thanks

[echo kelp]

You can review the free rules here: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/free-rules
Chapter 2 goes over how to create a character step by step.

[trim wren]

hi i was just wondering about this as well

is it accurate to say that those spent hit die are not regained until a long rest

[harsh fjord]

Correct!

[timid locust]

Correct.

[trim wren]

thank you very much!

[timid locust]

Put into context, short rests can heal you... but repeated short rests eventually stop being able to heal you.

[sage trout]

chat what's the difference between thunder and lightning

[harsh fjord]

Thunder is sound-based damage, whereas lightning is more akin to electricity.

[wheat crystal]

Mechanically they’re different damage types so each may be boosted by certain features, resisted by certain monsters, etc

[harsh fjord]

You can find them all briefly described here: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024/rules-glossary#DamageTypesTable

[sage trout]

I've read the rules relating to this part (I think) but how do I like use it? How do I reference it when i'm playing? Idk if this makes sense
https://ibb.co/VpqGFpx8

[hearty blaze]

Ah, spell slots

Depending on your class and level you will have varying amounts and levels of spell slots. You use these to cast spells: for example, you use a level 2 spell slot to cast a level 2 spell, but you can’t use a second level spell slot to cast a third level spell

Think of them as ammo, in a way. And the higher the level the higher the calibre.

[sage trout]

okeee

I already read that part but I wanna know like let's say I cast a spell. How will it change in my character sheet?

[hearty blaze]

Ah that’s what you mean

[wheat crystal]

When you expend a spell slot you'll mark it off as expended

[sage trout]

also could you check if i filled in the numbers correctly? My character is a level one sorcerer

[hearty blaze]

You put down how many spell slots you have and tick/fill in/mark the box each one as you spend it

[wheat crystal]

Feel free to share the entire sheet

[sage trout]

it not finished right now 😔

but like is this section okay https://ibb.co/VpqGFpx8

[wheat crystal]

It's fine, it's just easier to check the whole thing if you want to see if you filled in numbers correctly instead of piecemealing it

[sage trout]

okeeee

[hearty blaze]

Looks right to me

[wheat crystal]

Yeah, you have the correct number of spell slots

[sage trout]

the thing is that I'm not going to be playing the character I'm making it for my friend based on what she says she wants her character to be but she hasn't decided with the lore and background and stuff

is this okay

[hearty blaze]

Preferably she’d make the sheet with you so that she actually knows how her character works.

Best way to learn how to play a character is 1. Playing the character and 2. Making the sheet for the character

Well and reading the rules

[sage trout]

yeah she's too lazy to read the rules and I don't want to scare her away because it was my idea for us to start playing and I really wanna play but it's been like three days trying to wrap my head around the rules for the player and after this imma have to get my head around the rules for the dm and oh my god

[wheat crystal]

The rules for the DM are going to be the same as for a player

[hearty blaze]

If you got any more rules questions feel free to ask here. I’d still recommend getting her to read at least a bit tho…

[wheat crystal]

Well, for the most part. The DM doesn't have to understand 100% of their player's character sheets

[sage trout]

I do ask her stuff like "what class/species is your character" and "choose your ability scores and your proficiencies" but she takes a long time to respond

[sage trout]

thank goodness

[wheat crystal]

And yeah she should be reading as well, perhaps with you collaborating it'll be easier.

[wheat crystal]

Your shared basis will just be Chapter 1 of the Basic Rules, which is honestly the bulk of the ruleset

[sage trout]

I still don't think I've a hundred percent gotten the proficiency bit down i just bsed it but I'll show y'all when I'm done

[hearty blaze]

Making a sheet is only half of understanding your character, you need to know how the game works to actually play

[sage trout]

I've read half of the rules

the ones relevant at least

[hearty blaze]

Basically, you add your modifier to a roll, and if you’re proficient in whatever you’re doing you add an additional bonus (+2 at level 1)

?tag new skills

[exotic remnant]

Skill Proficiencies

Most ability checks involve using a skill. The skills are shown on the Skills table, which notes example uses for each skill proficiency as well as the ability check the skill most often applies to. The DM has the ultimate say on whether a skill is relevant in a situation.

If a creature is proficient in a skill, the creature applies its Proficiency Bonus to ability checks involving that skill. Without proficiency in a skill, a creature can still make ability checks involving that skill but doesn’t add its Proficiency Bonus.

[sage trout]

for the species and classes part I've only read the dragonborn and sorcerer part

[hearty blaze]

If that’s what her character is that’s all you need to know

[sage trout]

yayyyyy

i'm choosing the spells for her too and I'll just tell her what they do later on

I just need to read the equipment and feats portion

but the feats part is really throwing me for a loop

[hearty blaze]

You won’t have to worry much about feats for now if she’s level 1

Sorcerers get those at level 4, 8, 12, 16 and 19

If you’re playing 2024 you’ll just need to get the feat from her background

[uneven gorge]

Hello

I am a new member

[exotic remnant]

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[granite compass]

Hi! I've been lurking watchjng D&D Campaigns for a few years but have only just decided to actually try to learn how to play the game itself haha :)

[echo kelp]

Welcome! Check out #learn-to-play and the free basic rules: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024 (focus on chapter 1 which describes the core game mechanics and flow of the game and chapter 2 which goes over how to create a character step by step)
Feel free to ask questions as you run into things..

[summer tree]

I have a question on "Allies/organizations", my character is a cursed warlock noble who was turned away from his family after he was cursed by his fiend patron. What would be good to put, if anything? They stopped being a noble and was turned away at 15, and they are now 22. Would they ally with Wizards, Mages, or those who know about hexes? or maybe they know nobles from thier childhood. As a reminder, their curse brings misfortune and sickness, so they would be turned away once adverse effects emerge that directly affect those around them. What should I put?

[wheat crystal]

Wizards, Mages, and those who know about hexes are a very broad group of people. It's hard to make a deterministic statement on what organizations would be willing to help, shun, or even know you.

Ideally this is something your DM would/will help you out with as you integrate your character into their world. If you haven't found one yet, try to keep it general (i.e. "a beneficiary") or even blank.

Ditto for the curse, that is something you should work out with your DM, especially if it presents mechanically instead of in RP.

[summer tree]

Its mostly just for RP, and the DM is honestly not on much, I joined the campaign on https://discord.com/channels/516367331358801950/750813601358676008, and they have OKed my characters concept, however they have yet to fully explain the outline of the campaign

[wheat crystal]

I would try to get some more info on the setting then next time you can contact them

[ember tartan]

how the hell do I play dnd

[steep dust]

how can i make the monk class give me profciency in "simple weapons and short swords"?

[echo kelp]

You read the game rules (see #learn-to-play and the free basic rules: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024), ask questions as you run into them, make a character sheet to learn how that works, then find a group to play with.

[exotic remnant]

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

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[ember tartan]

how do I finda group

[echo kelp]

Literally in the bot message right above (e.g. the #find-a-game explains how to find a group and how to use our Looking For Game channels)

[echo kelp]

What kind of character sheet are you using? If i'ts a PDF/printed sheet, just make a note and adjust your attacks with those weapons to include your proficiency bonus.

[steep dust]

its the charactr building tab in DnD beyond

should i switch to the pdf one?

[echo kelp]

No you're fine. Give me a sec to write up the steps

[steep dust]

im trying to build a certain character and after some guides i decided that the monk will allow me to emobdy it best. but its telling me to pick a tool? and ai suggests the calligraphy tools. i have never played before im trying to make a character before i start looking so how important is this "tool"

[echo kelp]

Don't trust AI

Come here and ask - you'll get better results

[harsh fjord]

A tool helps you make specialized ability checks, craft certain items, or both.
You can read about what various ones do in the rules: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024/equipment#ToolProficiency

[echo kelp]

So at level 1 a monk picks two Skill Proficiencies as listed in their class table and 1 musical instrument or artisans tools.

Your Origin: Background gives you an origin feat and to pick a couple of abilities where you can increase their score.

But by default the monk class automatically gains proficiency in "Simple weapons and Martial weapons that have the Light property" - and D&DBeyond should reflect that (although it may spell out the specific weapons that meet that criteria).

If your DM decides you gain another weapon proficiency you can go to the front end of your sheet and down below languages is a gear icon and label "Proficiencies & Training". Click that gear and the side panel opens up and you can add additional proficiencies. But always get your DMs permission and understanding before you start adding new proficiencies to your character. 😉

[steep dust]

is it ok to creat the character before keeping tabs with my -to be- DM

im trying to get the explorers pack instead of the available choices, Is that even possible?

[echo kelp]

Sure - but only as a concept and practices. Adjust your character to the group/table/campaign once you have a DM as they may have restrictions for whats allowed/permitted in their games.

[steep dust]

i understand

is there any reason to not multiclass?

[harsh fjord]

As a new player, it's not a good idea as you don't have enough familiarity with the rules yet. You can end up with a less effective character than if you kept to one class.

[steep dust]

ok thank you

[somber light]

Heya

[steep dust]

so now im done with the class tab, there doesnt seem to be a place to write down the background. can i just write on a sheet of paper?

also is the background a mechanic or just flavour? does it add practical stuff like "experince in cutting trees" per say

[harsh fjord]

Do you mean the background you must choose per the mechanical rules or background as in your character's history?

[steep dust]

i dont know man, im the character builder in the DND beyond

this is the 2nd step after class choice

[somber light]

There's a spot somewhere

[harsh fjord]

Background gives you a feat, proficiencies, and equipment, so it does have a mechanical impact.

[steep dust]

mb, there was a tab

the youtube guide im watching keeps mentioning "explorer pack" and "10 tarts" where do i get these? i only did the 2 skills of the monk and picked the "calligraphy supplies" as my tool

[echo kelp]

That sounds like they are referring to the 2014 version of the monk class

Just follow the D&DBeyond builder and pick choices and see how it works

You don't need to worry about this character beyond learning how to make one

I'd suggest referring to chapter 2 of the free basic rules as it explains building a character step by step: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024

[steep dust]

i get intimidated by links and almost never use them

so what you are saying is it doesnt matter that much right?

[harsh fjord]

Any character you make without a table is essentially for practice!

And that's valuable knowledge. But there's no guarantee you can take the character you make and have it be accepted at any/every table.

[steep dust]

good to know

im having way more fun just thinking how to adjust this character to me and how to make it come to reality

[harsh fjord]

That can be fun. But it's also important that you follow the steps of character creation correctly so that when you do have a table and are asked to create a character, you know how to do so according to the rules and not just personal preference!

[steep dust]

i dont know the rules but when im done i think a great way of learning them would be for you guys to tell me what is allowed and what can be adjusted

there isnt a pragmatic good option? what could i subsitute it with

the character in my head would want to do good but he wouldnt go as far as to save a criminal or someone who is already dead

[harsh fjord]

How the character behaves isn't dictated by the rules. You have a lot of freedom in that regard. But how the character is built and what they can do are in the rules, which is why Noob linked them above.

[sharp spire]

can anyone check my character i made him for AL in FR but i really dont know anything more outside of what i created

[steep dust]

dear god i just finished my character but i read something about "dedicated weapon" or "kensei"

how can i check that box for my monk characther i didnt find it anywhere?

[patent cipher]

you need to be a level 3+ monk with the Kensei subclass

that's a special thing only kensi monks get

[steep dust]

ok

another question

can i change my short sword from piercing damage to slashing?

its more to stay in character idk if it would have mechanical implications

[patent cipher]

just grab a scimitar

[steep dust]

but my character uses a shortsword

[patent cipher]

shortsword does piercing, scimitar does slashing, both are available to you as monk weapons

[steep dust]

ok ok? can i ask my DM to make the scimitar look like a short sword?

[patent cipher]

that's more doable

could flavor it to be more like a falchion

[dull kindle]

Ah Kensei, quite fun

Plays more like an archer type character if anything

[steep dust]

cool, also... my character has lots of details that might be hard for the DM to keep tabs on with the other party members existing. so should i share stuff like? my character uses the shadows as a medium to summon X

he doesnt have to know that i can be the only one to know

[patent cipher]

are you playing a shadow monk?

[steep dust]

i dont belive so?

[hearty blaze]

Iirc I suggested you reflavour Druids

[steep dust]

there was litearlly no way i could do that on my own, so i found a guide on youtube

also druids are stuck with me as the "huntress wizard" from adventure time

and thats not what im trying to make here

[patent cipher]

what are you going for?

[steep dust]

megumi type character from Jjk

basically a summoner who is also competent at close combat who uses his summons as opening or even himself

[dull kindle]

Flavoring is free, just justify your Druid how you'd like

[steep dust]

but im sure this guy on youtube knows what he is doing he has a full playlist of jjk characters turned into DnD

[dull kindle]

It doesn't have to be a plant touching vegan

[steep dust]

can a monk not summon ?

[dull kindle]

No

[steep dust]

no as in he can summon

[patent cipher]

You might actually want to go bladelock for that, maybe with a bit of pact of the chain mixed in
they get plenty of summoning spells and are plenty good at close reange combat, eventually getting 3 attacks at level 12

[main fulcrum]

No as in monks cannot summon anything by default

[dull kindle]

I don't think Monk have any summoning gimmicks by default

V few subclasses do in general

[patent cipher]

issue is, as a classs, warlock is a little complex

[steep dust]

can you elaborate i cant understand

whats a blade lock?

[dull kindle]

At level 3 you get to pick a pact boon as Warlock

Those are another set of permanent buffs unique to Warlock

[patent cipher]

Warlock gets access to bonus abilities called Eldritch Invocations; one of those is Pact of the Blade which allows you to bind and summon weapons

[dull kindle]

You can pick Blade, Chain or Tome

[patent cipher]

also, are you playing 5e (2014) or 5.5e (2024) ?

[steep dust]

ah so thats how he can be competent at close combat u mean

the 5.5

[patent cipher]

okay so you can take it from level 1 then

[steep dust]

so am i cooked?

[main fulcrum]

Honestly, if your DM has already approved your summoning monk, I wouldn't worry about the official options too much. But if you haven't gotten approval and you're trying to make a character to show them, I would definitely not trust some random videos on YouTube as a source of truth

[patent cipher]

5.5e is better for this, so you're good

[steep dust]

ask me about my character

i think this is faster than sharing the pdf

[main fulcrum]

I don't need your PDF. I was just saying, if your DM has approved it, you're fine

If your DM hasn't approved it, nothing you've described sounds like an official monk subclass

[steep dust]

i dont hhave a DM

[main fulcrum]

Then I would recommend sticking with the basic official rules, not YouTube suggestions

[steep dust]

i just came here and got guided to DnD beyond and have been working on this charachter for 3 hours or so

[steep dust]

a bit late

[dull kindle]

All I get so far is that this character from JJK is a summoner who gets summons from doing rituals where the person 1v1s the summon, and if the person wins they get the summon like a pokemon, something about grabbing stuff from shadows and diving into another person's shadow to be invulnerable, uhh

Something about buffing summons?

[main fulcrum]

If you're using D&D Beyond, what option did you pick to add summoning to your monk?

[steep dust]

i didnt?

[main fulcrum]

Okay, so saying your character uses shadows to summon things was just flavor?
How did you determine that your character could do that?

[steep dust]

......

oh the dude later branches into wizard

[steep dust]

does that help my case?

[dull kindle]

Don't go there lol just stick with what you have

Any spellcaster can replace Wizard

[steep dust]

is this youtuber called "teddy's adventures" a fraud then?

[main fulcrum]

In the sense that it sounds like you've actually picked an official option, yes.
However, I would not recommend multiclassing as a new player, particularly with monk and wizard

[dull kindle]

Almost all of them are frauds

Or at least not as reliable as they should be

[patent cipher]

But yeah, the closest you're going to get to translating the character mechanically would be a Warlock taking Pact of the Blade at level 1 and pact of the chain and whatever else looks good to you at level 2 for your early eldritch invocations

You start getting other summoning spells around warlock level 5~7 IIRC; but your Pact of the Chain familiar can be fairly decent

[dull kindle]

Cuz there's a lot of misinformation and clickbait in general

[granite bloom]

which video are you following?

[patent cipher]

thirsting blade and Investment of the Chain Master at level 5 and devouring blade at level 12

[steep dust]

https://youtu.be/ZFRnalNhLqw?si=TF2Hv5cotVtcfh6L

[granite bloom]

a lot of channels that i see doing "x anime character in dnd" use third party or straight up homebrew to replicate their abilities

[main fulcrum]

I can't verify the content for any random YouTuber. They range from completely viable and likely to be accepted by a DM to 100% homebrew/bad faith suggestions and everything in-between

In general, I would recommend starting with the actual D&D rules and seeing what interests you.

[steep dust]

yeah...

[patent cipher]

for the hiding in shadow ability; you'd use the 4th level spell Shadow of Moil

[main fulcrum]

Trying to replicate characters from other media in D&D often doesn't work well

[steep dust]

got it

i feel bummed out,

[dull kindle]

Personality's the only thing that's easily portable, rest not so much

... This is the exact thing I said to you on the first message lol

[patent cipher]

all together, that gets you incredibly close to what that character was described as powers wise

[main fulcrum]

You can keep the character and tweak it. Maybe you'll find a DM who would let you use it.
But at minimum, if you're new, Monk/Wizard is going to be a really complicated starting point

[mortal whale]

Hey guys, I'm trying to pick between a paladin or a bard to play in this campaign that only lets me use the 5e 2014 versions. Is 5e 2014 paladin or 5e 2014 bard the better counterpart to their 5.5e version?

[main fulcrum]

I'm the only person I know with a Monk/Wizard multiclass and it's a terrible idea
I'm doing it for specific flavor, but the two classes do not mesh well at all

[steep dust]

i feel so naive

guillable even

[patent cipher]

way later on, there's Boon of the Night Spirit which would be the best match to the hiding in shadows bit; but One With Shadows for infinite uses of Invisibility on yourself when in dim light or darkness works in the meantime from level ~5

or shadow of moil as stated

[dull kindle]

C'est la vie lol

[main fulcrum]

It's not that much different than the rest of content on the internet tbh. People are after views more than anything else

It happens, now you know. When you've learned more about the rules, maybe revisit that character and see if you can make them work. I just wouldn't recommend it as a first character at all

[dull kindle]

Dnd is notorious for not having a lot of good sources beyond the basics cuz every table is different imo

So its a bit of learn the basics, talk to actual people, salvage what you can, come up with your own take on things

[main fulcrum]

If you want to be a martial arts character with cool shadowy flavor, Shadow Monks do exist

There's also the warlock option that Meabhy is talking about

[patent cipher]

the warlock would fit a bit better but the tradeoff is it's mechanically a bit more complicated to pilot than the monk would be

[main fulcrum]

Also back to the 2014 thing, I think paladin is probably slightly closer between 2014/2024 than bards. If nothing else, you can smite more often so it's the more powerful choice imo

[dull kindle]

2014 Paladin is probably stronger yea

Smites got nerfed in 2024

[granite bloom]

i will say about the video i'm not seeing anything that is just straight up homebrew, it's just not a very effective build

[dull kindle]

Ah so like the rainbow build where you multiclass 1 level into every class

[granite bloom]

it's not going to feel like what megumi is capable of it's kinda just "these features can be associated with megumi's abilities or flavored as them"

[dull kindle]

What was the proposal anyways

[main fulcrum]

Yeah, even if there is no homebrew, Monk/Wizard is going to be a red flag by itself

[granite bloom]

shadow monk + illusion wizard

[dull kindle]

Lmao that's just griefing

[main fulcrum]

That multiclass requires like 4 stats to even function

Way too MAD for a new player

[dull kindle]

I was expecting Spores Druid somewhere

[patent cipher]

The name of the game for translating a character is to try and get things as close as you can with mechanics without getting too into the weeds and then reflavoring as needed

in this case; you can do it in a single class with warlock and hit most of the important notes so that helps quite a bit

[steep dust]

i didnt like how it sounded

[dull kindle]

But flavoring is free

[steep dust]

spores arent cool

[dull kindle]

You don't have to be a mushroom sniffing vegan to be a Spores Druid

[granite bloom]

the summoning part also only starts at a combined character level of i think 8 so

[steep dust]

why is flavouring not free for my case?

[dull kindle]

Because in your case you're trying to introduce new mechanics

[granite bloom]

discounting the explanation the youtuber makes for flavoring lower level spells as summons

[steep dust]

please explain further

[dull kindle]

Flavoring is when you describe a fire bolt as shooting a fire shot from a magical cannon

[main fulcrum]

Flavor is still free. The problem is that monks can't actually summon. If you wanted to flavor existing Monk powers as summoning shadows, that's way more viable

[dull kindle]

New mechanics is when you're shooting a fire shot from a magical cannon that makes the enemy burn for eternity

[steep dust]

what are monk powers?

[main fulcrum]

Actual Monk abilities. Like martial arts or shadow Monk teleporting

[dull kindle]

Punch stuff really hard for starters

[main fulcrum]

My question to start with would really just be, "what do you actually want this character to be able to do mechanically"?

[dull kindle]

A monk cannot throw spells traditionally and on the situation they could, its v limited and it isn't summoning stuff to fight with you

[steep dust]

lemme think of a good cohiesve response

[main fulcrum]

Starting with the mechanics and flavoring from there tends to work much better

It also helps to try to not get too locked into themes/archetypes of classes as reasons to avoid them. Like the idea that druids are some kind of huntress wizard.

You can change the flavor of a class/character personality. You can't change the mechanics.

[patent cipher]

Here's everything all together for you so you don't have to hunt the messages down.

The closest you're going to get to mechanically translating the character with minimal reflavoring would be a 5.5e Warlock taking Pact of the Blade at level 1, and Pact of the Chain and whatever else looks good to you at level 2 for your early eldritch invocations.

You'll start getting other summoning spells around warlock level 5~7; but your Pact of the Chain familiar can be summoned from level 2 and will be fairly decent throughout.

Thirsting Blade and Investment of the Chain Master at level 5 and devouring blade at level 12
for the hiding in shadow ability; you'd use the 4th level spell Shadow of Moil, and or you'd take One With Shadows for infinite uses of Invisibility on yourself when in dim light or darkness, which you'd take either at 5 and delay investment to level 7 or you'd take it at 7

Way later on, there's Boon of the Night Spirit which would be the best match to the hiding in shadows bit but that's not a thing until level 19 and either of the options listed work for now.

[dull kindle]

Or Spores Druid

Pick all the summoning based spells and make your own army

Spores Druid are also decent at beating people with a stick too

[steep dust]

he would be competent at using weapons and close hand to hand combat. he would be able to summon an assortment of "summons" shikigami and he would have like telepathy they move and do as he wills. he has differnt shikigami 10 to be excat but he wont have all of them available from the start but he would have to "tame" them through a ritual
and his innate technique is that he can interact with the shadows as if they were a pocket dimension. so he should be able to dip into his own shadow. and he should be able to do so with each shadow, the catch is that anything in his "pocket dimension" weighs him down as if he is carrying it.

[mortal whale]

Hello can someone help me

[dull kindle]

So a Spores Druid for the most part

[dull kindle]

I responded in #character-discussion !!

[mortal whale]

oh, thanks

[steep dust]

i appreciat what you wrote, but this feels like a new character. and a fun one who ill surely try but this isnt what i want from this "megumi" character

[granite bloom]

it's that in dnd, summoning a creature can only be done with certain spells, rules as written. it's fairly common to allow people to come up with their own descriptions for abilities to best suit the design of a character, but creating semi-sentient creatures as megumi does may be a stretch too far for some dms. additionally, many of the "summoning" descriptions suggested by the video are illusions to begin with, like they suggest using silent image to create the toad, which doesn't align with how the summons are portrayed as tangible entities in the manga/anime, which could affect your immersion playing megumi and his summons. technically, you can think of many ways to describe basically any ability in dnd as something megumi can do, but the flavoring done in this video doesn't really support the mechanics of megumi's abilities, it uses megumi's abilities to explain how the mechanic is happening. thus, if you actually wanted to have a physical summon that can take hits and do attacks, like the divine dogs, taking all those monk levels first means you have to wait even longer to get access to summoning spells that will fulfill that role. most campaigns won't start at level 8 and can take a while to get there, so it will be a long time before you have an animal that can be on the field with you

[main fulcrum]

So, some of these things are simply not possible in d&d mechanics. Which is one of the reasons trying to exactly replicate another character rarely works perfectly

[steep dust]

can a spore druid summon a giant bird like creature and 2 dog/wolf creatures and maybe a giant snake an elephant many rabbits (like millions, mostly like a wall to cover the character for a moment) and the others i can accept not having

i just have no idea what he does

[granite bloom]

for the purposes of playing a character that feels like megumi, i would prioritize finding a decent build that can do things that mechanically reflect his powers, then flavoring them to match - whereas in my opinion, the youtuber does it the other way around, they take classes/subclasses that thematically resemble megumi and use his abilities to explain the mechanics, resulting in a build that is hard to play and not very effective without crazy rolled stats

as others suggested, warlock and druid are both pretty okay with this

[steep dust]

OMG, thank you... im amazed at how far you went to help me

[dull kindle]

Yes, yes, yes, I think? I think?

[steep dust]

genuinely im very grateful

[dull kindle]

Conjure Animals is a funny spell

[steep dust]

but said animals have supernatural abilties. the bird has electricity... thats about it really

[main fulcrum]

Warlock would be better at the fighting shadowy side with potentially some summons/spells that could be flavored as animals/shadows

[dull kindle]

Yeah that part is impossible

[steep dust]

the snake poisns i think

[dull kindle]

Cuz you can't make up creatures for your summoning

[patent cipher]

good luck with finding a route to it that works better for you
as someone who is experienced with doing this sort of thing, what I wrote out will be very near to the best route to get as many of the listed abilities as possible while still having a coherent kit without deep multi-classing or compromises on abilities

[dull kindle]

All the summons listed have to be stuff within the dnd bestiary

[main fulcrum]

While druid would generally be better at actually summoning things, but worse at fighting

[granite bloom]

no problem! :) i hope it cleared some things up about the build

[steep dust]

i feel animosty

[patent cipher]

there's none :3

I just come off like that q_q

[main fulcrum]

For something like an electric bird, you could for example take the cantrip Shocking Grasp and flavor it as using a bird like that. But there is no electric bird summon

[dull kindle]

Don't be silly Meabhy is the furthest person away from being packed with malice

[patent cipher]

explicitly tried not to, even

[steep dust]

so i can flavour an electric attack as a bird?

[patent cipher]

anyway I'm off to bed; it's like 02:00
night all o/

[main fulcrum]

Sure. Some DMs are more okay with that than others, but that's going to be much more acceptable than making your own summon abilities

[steep dust]

ok so, do you suggest what the dude i though had animosty towards me (im sorry your name is odd) will be better for a beginner

[dull kindle]

You can flavor an electric attack to be one where you shoot out a bird shaped projectile

[steep dust]

in the source material its like the bird crashing into the opponent

and sometimes flapping its wings to shoot straight elecricity

[main fulcrum]

Sure. The exact description isn't that important

[dull kindle]

Yeah that's probably impossible, not the flapping part

[steep dust]

thats really cool

[main fulcrum]

What's important is that you find mechanics that actually do that, which you can then flavor like this character

[steep dust]

ok so ill go with the warlock setup

[dull kindle]

An electric attack can look like a bird but it cannot actually be a bird that flaps around and does more stuff after

[steep dust]

taking the blade lvl 1 and then later asking my DM to explain what meaheby said

[granite bloom]

i think that the build they suggested is an effective a summoner character that you can flavor as megumi fairly easily, but you would have to rely on stats (building STR and CON) and maybe tavern brawler (a feat) to replicate megumi's unarmed combat abilities (unless i missed something in their post)!
it will depend on what you see as most important, you will likely have to make a sacrifice of being less effective as a martial artist or being less effective as a summoner, and their build suggestion is best suited to focus on megumi's summoning abilities

[steep dust]

can the blade be flavoured as a dark matte short sword/ flachion that is like that due to concentrated shadows in its blade due to it being in the shadow pocket for a while

[dull kindle]

Yes, as long as it doesn't do anything extra

[steep dust]

i think thats easier no?

[main fulcrum]

Given that you can resummon the pact weapon, flavoring it as being kept in shadow space would be reasonable to me

[steep dust]

ok ill go and try to salvage what i can

can a human be a warlock?

[granite bloom]

yeah imo it's a lot easier to build and play than to balance monk + summoning

[steep dust]

i imagine a mordekaiser or yorrick from league of legends when warlock comes to mind

[granite bloom]

any race can be any class ^^

there's like. one subclass that is race locked (battlerager for dwarves in 5e i think?) but generally race will have no impact on what classes/subclasses you can pick

[steep dust]

does the lore of my character matter ? ai said its cool to have so that the DM has more stuff to do about your character

and if so what should i add? like any lore making tips

[dull kindle]

Battlerager isn't race locked

[main fulcrum]

Yes it is

[granite bloom]

god which one was i thinking of then

[dull kindle]

Sorry my bad, it could be race locked

[granite bloom]

i think it's nice to have some idea of who your character is, but for dms running story-heavy campaigns, they may ask you to make a new character or to change things to suit their story/setting. so it's fun to prepare that kind of stuff but don't get too attached until you're in a campaign ready to play ^^

[main fulcrum]

Battlerager is dwarf only in SCAG and Bladesinger used to be elf only before the reprints

[dull kindle]

"Only dwarves can follow the Path of the Battlerager... Your DM can lift this restriction to better suit the campaign."

[rapid wadi]

Anyone doing a dndbeyond 2024 rules precon campaign on Saturdays that I can join?

[main fulcrum]

Yeah, locked by default. DMs can always change things if they want

[steep dust]

why can i not say the opposite of heaven

[dull kindle]

I swear you can

[steep dust]

hell

[granite bloom]

woah

[steep dust]

I CANT SAY la#e

m

[dull kindle]

Yeah there you go lol, there's a place in dnd lore called the Nine Hells so it'd be weird to censor that

[steep dust]

WHAT?!

thats so uncessary

[granite bloom]

they're so okay with the word hell that they made nine of them

[steep dust]

i cant say the opposite of cool

[hearty blaze]

Uncool?

[steep dust]

lawe

but the w is a M

[main fulcrum]

Because the specific word you're trying to say has its roots as an insult

To disabled people

[dull kindle]

One of my PC concepts is meant to be into the cult of Asmodeus

[steep dust]

but i could argue that "go to hell" inflicts more damage the more religous the person is

[dull kindle]

You should take it to #moderator-support in that case but in general don't question the censors

[main fulcrum]

I'm just telling you why that word isn't allowed in this server

They can't ban hell because it's literally a location in d&d

But if you're actively insulting someone, that would also be against the rules

Even if hell isn't banned by default

[steep dust]

it was a joke fellas

i used the word "damage"

[main fulcrum]

It's hard to tell tone over text
Also not a fella

[steep dust]

do i need to read the whole pact magic tab for the warlock class or does it get explained further down

i dont know why i said further down, i mean will my poor DM explain

whats a cantrip

[hearty blaze]

A spell that doesn’t take a spell slot to cast

[steep dust]

i dont understand how spellslots work

the example doesnt help

[hearty blaze]

Depending on your class and level you will have varying amounts and levels of spell slots. You use these to cast spells: for example, you use a level 2 spell slot to cast a level 2 spell, but you can’t use a second level spell slot to cast a third level spell

[granite bloom]

would highly recommend reading the rules and not relying on a dm to teach them because the dm can't know what you don't know, there will easily be miscommunications if you aren't at least a little aware of the rules. you don't have to memorize anything, just getting an idea for what things exist will be enough

[hearty blaze]

I mean I would memorise a few things

[steep dust]

so i have 5 slots
and i have 1 slot for each level?
so if i decide to use "witch bolt" as a lvl3 spell i cant use my other spells as lvl 3 again till they come of cooldown

[hearty blaze]

What level warlock are you?

[steep dust]

im creating a character dude

i have no idea of anything

[steep dust]

1?

[hearty blaze]

Also, you can have more than one spell slot per level.
If you have no idea of anything I would highly recommend you read the free basic rules

[hearty blaze]

You have 1 spell slot as a level 1 warlock

[steep dust]

its the one on the DND beyond website yes?

do i READ all the tabs?

[hearty blaze]

No

I recommend you read Playing The Game and Character Creation

[granite bloom]

fair warning warlocks specifically use a different system for spells than other casters. they get a much smaller number of spell slots, all of the highest level they can access, and they refresh on a short rest (a 1 hour break) instead of a long rest (8 hours)

[steep dust]

there is a time mechanic?

[hearty blaze]

Yeah warlocks use pact magic rather than spellcasting

[steep dust]

yo how long does a full run last?

[hearty blaze]

DnD doesn’t usually have “runs”

[cunning raptor]

Heloooooo

[hearty blaze]

If you mean a campaign/game, varies from a single session (called a one shot) to years

[steep dust]

YEARS

[hearty blaze]

My game has been going on for nearly a year now, I’ve known some that have been going on for a decade

[steep dust]

ok damn, i suppose its hosted every week or more depending on the group.

so how long does a session last?

[hearty blaze]

Indeed, personally mines about twice a month at best
And a few hours, like 3 or 4 maybe but it varies

[steep dust]

like lets say we are heading north and we go from a castle and after a while decide to settle in a motel in a village

[hearty blaze]

That would depend on how the DM runs travel, if you encounter anything, the details of those encounters, and how fast the players act. So to say, idk

[steep dust]

ok ill take a break and come back after im done reading my "character creation and playing the game"

[wheat crystal]

Time isn’t 1:1 real life to in-game. Your DM might montage over a few weeks journey to a neighboring country over a quick paragraph, or on the opposite end you might spend a whole session deciding what to buy in the city markets

[steep dust]

just another question, how are games hosted if we dont live in the same neighbour hood?

[hearty blaze]

You go to a meeting spot or online

[wheat crystal]

For in person games lots of people travel, dependent on what distance/time they’re comfortable with. And yeah otherwise online is a popular option

[steep dust]

how would online usually go? since i dont think any one plays dnd in my neighbour hood let alone country

[hearty blaze]

?tag new online

[exotic remnant]

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

[hearty blaze]

Basically people gather in a call with a virtual tabletop

And they play as normal

[steep dust]

that makes sense

thank you mister, im grateful for all those who helped me

now i gots to go, buh bye

[hearty blaze]

You can check out a local game store or library to check if there are dnd communities near you

[odd harness]

its been so long since ive last played dnd and i really wanna get back into it. i dont really know where to start, and i may need to learn some things again because i have a poor memory 😭 and i also just have such a good character in my head but idk how to get it out there in a real game. anyone up to help me out?

bam

[hearty blaze]

How much do you remember?

[odd harness]

well ik how character sheets work, i know the dice, although some like a d4 and d12 are pretty obscure to me

[hearty blaze]

Those are used for specific weapons or spells mostly

[odd harness]

i know the classes and how they work mostly

[hearty blaze]

For the rules, 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.

For your character yoy can prolly get input and help in #character-discussion .

[steep dust]

how is DnD monetizable?

how do the creators or whoever runs its website make money?

[granite bloom]

people buy the books and the merch and subscriptions for premium stuff on dndbeyond

[steep dust]

i dont understand modifiers (im reading how to creat a character)

i suppose they are automatic and the more volatile you have the more aggresive the modifier is

[hearty blaze]

Like how to calculate them?

Or what they do?

[steep dust]

im reading the tab about

and it doesnt help that much

also whats the differnce between jittery and fidgety? like how are they opposites

[hearty blaze]

Is this for Dexterity descriptions?

They’re just suggestions

[steep dust]

whats dexterity? its like how manuevarble your fingers are persay a violinist has some dexterious fingers? right

[hearty blaze]

Sure that’s one way. It’s also acrobatics and finesse

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

[steep dust]

ill use artless as an insult from now on

[steep dust]

great message thank you

[hearty blaze]

Basically most of your rolls will have a modifier to show how well versed you are in that action. This usually comes from your stats and, if applicable, a proficiency bonus.

[steep dust]

so if i roll a 2 i add my proficency and abilties level and now its a 16 per say?

[hearty blaze]

Probably not

Its ability modifier, not score

?tag new abilities

[exotic remnant]

Abilities

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

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

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

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

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

[hearty blaze]

The ability modifier table is at the bottom

[odd harness]

alright so im currently

at the stage of making a character

[hearty blaze]

Noice

[odd harness]

first of all, i wanna know if i SHOULD be doing this rn

because like, i still dont have anyone to play with

[hearty blaze]

It’s a good practice

[steep dust]

its alot to digest. the hitpoints part is so hard to comprehend

so if i get hit have to roll to heal?

[hearty blaze]

During short rests

They’re called hit dice because they’re refilling hit points

[steep dust]

and then some attacks dont use strength but dexterity and in the warlocks case charisma??

[wheat crystal]

Yup!

[hearty blaze]

Yes finesse weapons CAN Use Dex, and warlocks have an invocation to use charisma

[steep dust]

intiative is decided by dexterity and i suppose its like the first strike in fighting games

[hearty blaze]

It determines turn order

[steep dust]

why is there a turn order? isnt that something players just say hey lmme go first?

[wheat crystal]

It's for combat

[hearty blaze]

Nope, dnd is a turn based game combat wise

[wheat crystal]

Where the game becomes a bit more structuredd

[steep dust]

i guess that makes sense throwing 4 attacks at a goblin waters down the game

[wheat crystal]

See here:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024/playing-the-game#Combat

[steep dust]

whats AC

[steep dust]

i look at it after character creation

[wheat crystal]

Armor Class, it determines the number you need to meet or beat on an attack roll to hit something

[steep dust]

elaborate?

does it apply to my armor too, it must have

[wheat crystal]

Your armor will tell you the AC it gives you

[steep dust]

so if after applying whateve needs to be applied i get an 18 score, the attacker has to deal more than 18 to hurt me?

[wheat crystal]

If you have an AC of 18, then yeah an enemy needs to roll an 18 or higher to damage you. if they succeed on their attack roll, then they will do their damage roll

https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024/playing-the-game#AttackRolls

[steep dust]

OH so its not gonna get subtracted

its either go through or fail

[wheat crystal]

I suggest overviewing the first part of the Basic Rules, it explains all the fundamentals that Chapter 2 (Character Creation) goes off of

[steep dust]

i basically finished it might as well

[steep dust]

is the level of a spell like a rarity?

so a level 4 spell NEEDS a level 4 slot or higher to be prepeared

but if you have 2 level 1 slots and 1 level 2 slots

you can use 3 level 1 spells no problem

i just realised it doesn't have to be an adventure... some sick people could turn it into pokemon.... wait why do i need DnD??

dnd is just roleplay for adults, but adults like rule so they created structure through all these rules

some even more sick people could include innapropiate events... its insane

some DM could put his players through a campaign about "fear and hunger"

someone should do the fear and hunger campaign seriously

[queen pond]

I mean someone probably has made a campaign based off of Fear and Hunger, I wouldn’t be surprised

There is an entire book dedicated to “inappropriate events,” dnd is pretty much a sandbox yk? Even rules can be restructured depending on campaigns

[queen pond]

Noooot really?? More so the difficulty of a spell to perform
So in that way higher level spells are rarer

[steep dust]

nah man... these ideas never existed before i said them (my flavour)

[dull kindle]

Sure you can see it that way, spellcasting is like a gun where you can use different ammo, you have more pistol ammo (level 1 slots) obviously but less rockets (level 5 slots) for example

[queen pond]

That is a good way to put it yes

[dull kindle]

Low level spells can be casted with higher level spell slots, but not all spells scale with spell slots so sometimes its an inefficient use of resources

[queen pond]

I assumed u were talking about the video game fear and hunger LOL

[steep dust]

wait so the the slots run out? or do you mean go on cooldown

[dull kindle]

The slots can run out yes, they are regained on a long rest

[queen pond]

I’d say cooldown! They regenerate

[steep dust]

also i thought that you attain them gradually so 1 lvl1 then 2 lvl1 then 2 lvl 1 and 1 lvl2 but you are saying that i can have more lvl1 than lvl5

[queen pond]

You can cast low level spells at a higher slot level, but you can’t cast high level spells at a lower slot level

[steep dust]

a long rest is like what 2 turns?

[spark mason]

I’m wanting to get back into dnd. I’ve played it twice, but both times were bad experiences and I do not want to let those ruin it for me.

[dull kindle]

Well yes the higher level the spell slots the less you have on average

No a long rest is a period of time where you take a literal break from campaigning in the game world

[spark mason]

Any advice on where I can start playing, to ease back into things?

[queen pond]

A long rest is the equivalent of going to bed

[dull kindle]

A short rest lasts for around 1 hour, a long rest lasts for around 8 hours

[steep dust]

WOAH

[dull kindle]

You don't literally count the time to short/long rest though, you just ask the DM if you can short/long rest and then settle in

[steep dust]

So a wizard can only fart 1 fire ball then go to bed ?

[queen pond]

That is certainly a way to put it

[dull kindle]

No cuz cantrips exist

[steep dust]

i still dont understand these fully

[queen pond]

Cantrips u cast for free, no slots needed

[dull kindle]

A spellcaster isn't useless the moment they spend all spell slots

[steep dust]

they are like rentals?

[dull kindle]

Going back to this metaphor, cantrips are special ammo that's infinite

[steep dust]

they dont take slots?

[dull kindle]

Cantrips can be used infinitely yes

Like how in some zombie shooter games your pistol has infinite ammo but the rest of your non-pistols have limited ammo

[queen pond]

Nope! There are like. Three tiers to magic.

Cantrips
Slotted spells
Ritual casting

They each r kind of their own thing

[opal echo]

Careful, they can trip you up, hehe.

[dull kindle]

Now replace pistol with cantrips and non-pistols with spell slots

[opal echo]

Thats my show for tonight, goodbye

[queen pond]

Thank you cthuluwu

Dnd magic system so simple to understand after staring at some larp ones for a while LOL

[steep dust]

wonderfull show

[queen pond]

It can be confusing at first. Especially if ur playing something like a wizard and not a sorcerer. But you get the hang of it :]

[steep dust]

im playing a warlock supposedly

[queen pond]

Nods nods
Easier than a wizard for sure

[steep dust]

WAIT, abilty checks are excatly like the gameplay in dispatch right?

[steep dust]

this guy just nodded in chat

...

[queen pond]

I do that

[queen pond]

It sure is gambling

[steep dust]

what are DC

cause very hard needs 25 and the D20 has a max output of 20

[queen pond]

Basically: you can get additions to your roll based on your skills
Your character might be very good or very bad at a few things

[dull kindle]

Difficulty class, DM decides how hard checks are

If I ate rotten food I have to roll a constitution roll with a difficulty class (DC) of 15

If I fail, bad things happen (I take damage and am bedridden), if I succeed, good things happen (I can keep going just fine)

[queen pond]

When your party has multiple +7s in skills you begin to realize that above 20 is less rare than the dm would think

[steep dust]

but mr spidy what the actual F is your pfp

its hurting how it looks so familiar yet its nonsense

[queen pond]

Mike from monsters inc with cyclops getting evaporated by Jean gray overlaying

LOL

My pfp is always Mike just with different things layered on top

[steep dust]

it looks like a purple duck looking right with pink lips thats wearing a pale tanktop and has a blue bandana

i saw him

he is wearing his blue inc hat

i hate you btw...

[lost silo]

This doesn’t seem very new comer questions. Can you guys move this elsewhere?

[steep dust]

but this is my second day interacting with DnD

[queen pond]

I’m but a little guy!!

But yeah. If you have more questions, the people of the chat will respond

If not, best to move channels big agree

[fading ridge]

I know nothing about DND but I need online friends because I make so many characters. Help.

Tell me, how does one acquire an online DND session?

[steep dust]

can one counter tremorsense by standing still?

[drifting solar]

Uses vibrations and no usual person can completely calm their body and stop all functions of movement like the heart beating so no

Now if you levitate, that’s another story

[wheat crystal]

Not by the rules no. To beat it, you would either need to meet one of the conditions that breaks tremorsense (as listed in the sense's description) or a specific feature that says you can't be detected by tremorsense

[steep dust]

can a warlock fly?

better question what can fly

[wheat crystal]

Anything with a flying speed

[steep dust]

how does one acquire flying speed?

is there a flying race?

or contraptions that allow flight?

whats bludgeoing?

[wheat crystal]

There's a lot of methods. Some species like Aarakocra or 2024 Dragonborn can get a flight speed with certain restrictions. Some spells grant fly speed like the aptly named spell Fly. Some items grant them too like a Broom of Flying

And Bludgeoning is another damage type

[dull kindle]

You should really read the rules lol

[steep dust]

I LITTEARLY AM

i finished play the game guide and creat a character

is there any thing else that i need

can i flavour the warlocks arcane focus as hand signs or am i not imagining what arcane focus is correctly?

its just him locking in right?

[vital sail]

That should be fine. As long as it doesn't affect gameplay or story, "flavor is free"

Mechanically, an arcane focus is a tool wielded in one hand needed for spells with a material component.

[edgy onyx]

Well, focus is a physical object, like a rod or a crystal that helps you channel your magic
To use one, you need to have a free hand to touch it, so flavoring it as hand signs would largely work for flavor, though there is a slight difference of being able to lose your focus object, but not your hands

[exotic remnant]

Welcome to Adventure!

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

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

Quick Links

Basic Rules | Introductory videos | Create a character

[mental acorn]

hi im new

I cant play because i only have me and my dad so what do i do

[silk falcon]

that's enough to play

more is better but all you really need is a dm and a player

there's channels here to find people as well if you want more

[exotic remnant]

Welcome to Adventure!

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

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

Quick Links

Basic Rules | Introductory videos | Create a character

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.

[mental acorn]

thank u, would u advise anything else

[mental acorn]

me and my dan dont know how to dm

@silk falcon can u be my dm

[silk falcon]

nah im not a big fan of dming tbh

[mental acorn]

oh ok

[echo kelp]

You can find a DM by looking at the #looking-for-players channel as that's DM's needing players

Respond to indicate your interest in the thread or private message the game poster (not Monodrone as that's the bot used to create the LFG posts)

[lime turret]

You can also learn to DM.

[mental acorn]

noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

i tried

[sage trout]

"Discern whether someone is cheating" cheat what??

also is "calligrapher's supplies" a one time use thing

[patent cipher]

no, it's a persistant item/tool
though you might need to buy ink and parchment/paper depending on your DM
though a 10gp bottle of ink is good for like 200~300 pages of writing IIRC

[silver spear]

any1 interested in joing a new campaign satursday every other week at 1pm Atlantic time

[patent cipher]

#find-a-game has instructions on how to post to #looking-for-players

[silver spear]

I dont seem to have access to post anything there

[echo kelp]

Read #find-a-game carefully

You need to use the bot commands to create a post

[steep dust]

Can someone help me understand how important my class skills and background are?

I just imagine what skills the character I'm building would have and just pick those, but I wonder if I should prioritise them having synergy with my own class and my gameplan instead? Like filling I'm the gaps in stats or something

[true shard]

The usual idea is picking skills your stats support. Like athletics as a barbarian or something. You're free to do whatever though

[silver spear]

skills really depend on class and what you want to do with your class

[small token]

Hello all would love some advice. I tried dnd and found it very fun but also stressful I don’t do well with micro management of wealth I would play at a game cafe however so it’s a natural part of a campaign. I actually left a campaign I was a part of for only 1 session because it caused me anxiety to know I had to earn and save gold

I was just curious if anyone has any advice on how best to deal with this I have been running it through my mind and came up with some possibilities like I could maybe use my phone and dnd beyond also even though it’s not optimal I could round up and take that off rather than taking a mix of gold silver and bronze off just pay a little more

[wise loom]

group funds are good. often games of mine have collected a large pool of gold. the main thing with that is you will get a little resistance to use it for large personal things. probably simple things like healing potions for the group or arrows ect are automatic yes.

[small token]

Cool tyvm

[lost silo]

Also work with your DM in private if needed and explain it. Hopefully they may just shift a little so it’s easy in ya, like hey to stay at the inn including food is one gold and never mention the other coins anytime you need to buy stuff and only hand out gold

[dull kindle]

Can't go wrong with perception though

Love perception the skill

[steep dust]

It's the on where you can quickly asses your surroundings right? But is it used often?

How often are you in a situation where it's applicable?

[dull kindle]

Probably the most used skill

[lost silo]

Likely the MOST common skill in D&D IMHO

[steep dust]

Is pursuing multiple DM looking for players a good move? I feel like a bad person cause what if they decide to take me in and I say I'm already in with another

[lost silo]

coming from a nearly 40 year veteran

[dull kindle]

Unlike other skills its effectiveness does not drop if multiple team member stacks it

Ideally the whole party should have perception proficiency if they can help it

[steep dust]

Oh, how important is team synergy?

[lost silo]

Some people play in multiple games

[steep dust]

The game talked about how the ideal crew would be
A paladin a fighter a rogue and a wizard

[dull kindle]

Somewhat important

A lot of stuff works tbh

[wild onyx]

Nah, there's way more players than DMs. Some amount of spread is reasonable. You can boost your chances by telling a DM what sounds exciting about their game in particular, why you want to play with them and what you hope to bring to their table.

[dull kindle]

Though having at least one spellcaster helps

A full martial team could get rough

A full spellcaster team though is perfectly fine

[steep dust]

I don't know what I did wrong? I met a DM and after some questions he just said he didn't think this will work out

I mean I did ask like 10 questions about the time because it wasn't clear to me and his reasoning was "communication"

It's fine tho, I'm sure I'll find another

[lost silo]

Did you post in looking for a DM as well, listing what your needs are? May help ya find some one too

[steep dust]

No I just want to join an already established party that lacks one player. I couldn't go back to the post I found at first without scavenging through messages

[steep dust]

How does one post even? I don't see a post option that #

#looking-for-dm

Now what

[wild onyx]

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.

[edgy onyx]

Hard to say, could be many things, but only the DM knows, but there's really no point in dwelling on it. DMs are gonna have a LOT of players wanting to join, so they do need to cut out all but the handful that are gonna be playing, so keep on trying!

[prisma thistle]

I’ve heard jokes about artificers being used by DND vets

I assume there’s reasons newcomers don’t use them

[signal badge]

i'm new to DnD and would like to try a game before committing, are there any one shot discord servers? or whatever it is?

[edgy onyx]

Dunno, Artificer seems like it's a pretty common class that interests even new people, from what I've seen
If I had to hazard a guess, it's either people jumping in claiming the class is complicated (which I guess it can be), or DMs not allowing them in their games, which some don't (And I can also kinda undertsand this, often in my experience it seems to lead to more futuristic feeling stuff, rather than fantasy)

[echo kelp]

Could look through #looking-for-players and #looking-for-community for games.

[exotic remnant]

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• Basic advice to help you in your hunt.

[frank salmon]

I wanted to use Artificer when I first joined DnD but I was told it was a garbage class so I didn't touch it until I became more knowledgeable with DnD. Now it's one of my top 2 favorites.

[steep dust]

Do i do this command here?

[echo kelp]

Yes you can run the bot commands right in this channel

Type /looking-for and pick one of the options that pops up that best represents what kind of LFG post you want to create

[frank salmon]

Would I personally recommend Artificer to new people? Why not? You can change up spells on long rests and it's very versatile and pretty straight forward. Most magic item plans are also good.

[edgy onyx]

I will always recommend people just play the class they are most interested in, and not to worry about complexity
You have the advantage of only having to figure out one class at a time, along with the basic rules, so as long as you're interested in learning, any class will work out fine 😌

[copper fable]

hi guys!! my friends and i just started playing dnd and i decided to be dm for them and i was just wondering how you guys determine how players level up? i’ve seen on reddit to use xp and stuff but how can i determine how much xp should be enough to level up?

[steep dust]

what is usually a "game style" descreption?

i dont know what to write in it

same thing applies to how i would like to play

[echo kelp]

Do you favor more exploration kind of D&D? More mystery? Maybe more combat focussed? More social roleplay heavy? Grimdark? Heroic fantasy? Interparty conflict is good?

[edgy onyx]

There should be a table for when you level up by XP, and monsters list how much they give, which is divided between players
Though easier way to level up is "Milestone leveling", where the DM simply lets the players level up when it is deemed appropriate, like clearing a powerful enemy or a great challenge (usually listed in pre-made adventures when that happens)

[blazing owl]

I want to play D&D but i have NO clue where to start, any advice?

[steep dust]

a combat heavy world is cool but i dont want it to overshadow the interactions my character can have with his party and the world. so is balanced good for now?

[echo kelp]

So you can note that in your preferred style of play

[steep dust]

it doesnt have to be clean like 70/40 combat/roleplay? right?

i can type it more in detail

[echo kelp]

Some folks list it that way but you can say "prefer more combat focussed games"

[echo kelp]

Welcome! Check out #learn-to-play and the free basic D&D rules: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024

Feel free to ask questions as you run into things

[wild onyx]

"I'm looking forward to a game which combines tactical combat and meaningful in-character roleplaying."

[copper fable]

thank youuu!! my friends have the starter set and it said after like 2 adventures they should be lvl 4 already and i’m blanking on how much xp the monsters they fought dropped since i don’t have the monster cards it came w haha

[edgy onyx]

I mean even the "clean" numbers can mean vastly different things to different people
70/30 split between roleplay and combat could easily mean either total time time or number of encounters, or just vague guess based on a person 😛

Good for giving a general idea, but definitely not strict math there by anyone lol

[steep dust]

what are ways the game is played

[wild onyx]

You could try looking them up on D&D Beyond, or assign level-ups at what you feel are the right intervals (milestone) like Saragonvoid described.

[steep dust]

i did slight research and there are sites like VTT which helps immerse by creating a virtual tabletop. and then you can just imagine and roll a d20 on google. but thats what i know is there more? maybe even ones that are better suited for a begginer?

[wild onyx]

On the player side, most VTTs are much of a muchness. Once you've had five minutes to figure out how to move your token about you're basically in business.

If you've got any preferences for how you communicate, that can go there too. Do you want a game with Discord voice or Skype? Would you prefer to play by text? Are you open to exploring options?

[steep dust]

didnt know muchness is a word

[edgy onyx]

Everything's a word as long as it words an idea of what it's trying to word 😎

[sage trout]

chat what's the difference between feats and features

"To use that property, you must have a feature that lets you use it." where do i read about the feature

[loud pumice]

feats and features are the same thing, "feat" is just the shortened form of features, which primarily come from your class or background

[loud pumice]

if you could provide a bit more context I might to be able to answer this for you

[sage trout]

Mastery. Each weapon has a mastery property, which is defined in the “Mastery Properties” section later in this chapter. To use that property, you must have a feature that lets you use it.

also where do i read about the damage types

[loud pumice]

Ah, so for that classes like Fighter, Barbarian, Paladin, Ranger and Rogue have a feat called "Weapon Mastery"

[copper fable]

when i have players roll for ac, when its a hit do i have them do an attack roll to attack on a creatures armor or does the armor just break automatically since it was a hit?

[sage trout]

does that mean if my character is like a sorcerer I won't have to worry about that stuff?

[loud pumice]

In the Rules Glossary of the player's handbook/dndbeyond free rules there is a section labelled "Damage Types"

[loud pumice]

Correct as Sorcerers don't have "Weapon Mastery"

[steep dust]

How can a game be Not gay safe?

i see other players require it? do they mean that the party members be tolerate towards it?

[sage trout]

what do I do with this space? https://ibb.co/wrYRG1Hc

[steep dust]

are you creting a character?

[sage trout]

yeahhh i've never done this before

[steep dust]

im in your same boat

im making a characters and some options seem overwhelming

[sage trout]

I just assumed that the dm is homophobic or something idk

[loud pumice]

wdym by roll for AC?
Typically if you want to damage a creature/object you make an attack roll and if the roll + bonuses are equal to the creature/object's AC then you hit, at which point you'd make a damage roll.

[steep dust]

wanna share progress and info that can help further down?

[sage trout]

im just like poking at bits and pieces at it. i skip over stuff i don't understand and i just come back to it late

[sage trout]

idk im equally clueless so

[steep dust]

2 clueles better than 1 ig

ill dm you to not bloat this channel

[copper fable]

to my understanding players would roll a d20 to see if they would hit or miss a creatures ac i think? so after if they hit for the creatures ac does it mean the armor of that creature is just automatically broken and their next attack roll goes for their hp? sorry if that’s a lot lolol that’s like the only way i can think of wording

[loud pumice]

You fill in what the proficiencies are, which for a sorcerer would just be putting "simple weapons" in the weapons slot, as they don't have armour or tool proficiencies unless getting it from your species/background

[sage trout]

yayy so like all i do is just fill in that and leave the rest blank?

[loud pumice]

No you make an attack roll against the creatures AC each time you make an attack then if you hit AC you roll damage, breaking the armour would be different and upto the DM on if they would allow the player to attempt to physically break the armour, which would mean a lower AC to hit

[loud pumice]

if simple weapons is the only proficiencies you got for that section, then yes, #character-discussion will be a better place for asking questions on character creation

[sage trout]

ohhhh okay

[copper fable]

interesting!! i’ve been playing very wrong then ty 😭

[worthy sparrow]

If you need help you can also ask me I am not going to talk a lot in this chat at all sense I am not a newcomer i acually really know how to play so I want to respect the rules so if you want just DM me

[steep dust]

what is a good stat spread for a warlock?

[echo kelp]

High charisma followed by dexterity and constitution

?tag new warlock

[exotic remnant]

Warlock

Cast spells derived from occult knowledge
Warlocks quest for knowledge that lies hidden in the fabric of the multiverse. They often begin their search for magical power by delving into tomes of forbidden lore, dabbling in invocations meant to attract the power of extraplanar beings, or seeking places of power where the influence of these beings can be felt. In no time, each Warlock is drawn into a binding pact with a powerful patron. Drawing on the ancient knowledge of beings such as angels, archfey, demons, devils, hags, and alien entities of the Far Realm, Warlocks piece together arcane secrets to bolster their own power.

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

Likes: Occult lore
Complexity: High
Starting HP: 8 + Con. modifier

[steep dust]

mine is
8 strength
10 charisma
12 consitution
13 wisdoM
14 dexterity
15 intelgince

these were made to match my character in my opnion not for the game really

[echo kelp]

Okay - just note that charisma is the warlocks spellcasting ability

[loud pumice]

low charisma won't help your warlock

[steep dust]

so i should swap it with what?

[echo kelp]

Inteligence IMO

[steep dust]

Now its excatly like the array... but my character is smart

[clever saffron]

hi im new and i never playd dnd before

[echo kelp]

That's fine - 10 is average intelligence. Your warlock smartness perhaps comes from the powers they get from their patron and isn't representative by the normal intelligence ability.

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[steep dust]

can i swap a short sword from piercing to slashing? (I CANT JUST PICK SCIMITAR NO)

its for immersion reasons

[main fulcrum]

Not as a default option, no

[steep dust]

why

is it that much a differnce

[wild onyx]

Take the scimitar as the item for game rules, describe it how you like. A heavy-bladed gladius, perhaps?

[steep dust]

but the sword proficency gives me vex? and it allows me to do a double hit which is cool

what does the scimitar give?

[wild onyx]

Scimitar gives Nick, which lets you make an attack with a second light weapon without using your bonus action.

This isn't for the warlock, is it?

[loud pumice]

What class is the character you're creating?

[steep dust]

Warlock...

the character was said to be able to also be effective in close combat due its pact of the blade

i dont fully understand proficency but i,d supposes its basically experince with a certain weapon

but i didnt check if the pact of the blade applies that

[wild onyx]

Ah, good luck, it does. But you don't get weapon masteries, I'm afraid.

Proficiency is a bonus based on your character's level that applies to the named skills. This could be Acrobatics or History, adding to your somersaults or knowledge of the royal line of succession; a weapon or weapon type like longswords or martial weapons, or your spellcasting.

In the case of attack rolls, proficiency adds to your roll to hit. For a level one character the bonus is +2.

[steep dust]

so i shouldnt care for masteries like Vex as it wont come to a warlock class as its exclusive to combat oriented classes

so ill just go with my shortsword thank you for clearing things up

[loud pumice]

The specific feat to be able to use weapon masteries is called "Weapon Mastery", and as I said to someone else earlier, it can be found in classes like Barbarian, Fighter, Paladin, Ranger & Rogue.

[whole helm]

Hai uhh..I’m HIGHLY new to D&D and I really wanna know how to play so any help making a character and overall experience is appreciated

[loud pumice]

reading the first few chapters of the free rules will help, if anything confuses you feel free to ask

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[loud pumice]

if you click on "basic rules" provided by the bot above, it'll take you to the dndbeyond free rules

[whole helm]

Ahh thanks!!

[steep dust]

is it ok if my first ever game is a homebrew?

i still dont understand what "homebrew" implies but i suppose its just not a story written by the DnD creators right?

maybe something created by the DM himself

[echo kelp]

Like the game setting is homebrew or like you're using your own custom made magic items, spells, monsters, and classes?

[steep dust]

no the DM is offering a homebrew

[echo kelp]

Homebrew means created by the community, not by D&D or a third-party publisher

[steep dust]

oh so its fine ten right?

[steep dust]

im not sure its His homebrew

he also has a form to applicants to fill which is really cool. i like the dedication

[echo kelp]

If the DM is doing it, no issue. If it's a new to D&D player trying to create howmbrew that can be an issue as they won't know how to balance what they create so that it's reasonable mechanically and balanced at the game table.

[toxic tundra]

Im super new to dnd and I’ve been meaning to make an Autognome character to play as in the future are there anything I should know about them before I write their backstory and character sheet?

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[ember pivot]

How do you find campaigns to play online as someone who's never played before?

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