dnd-newcomers

[lost silo]

there are many similarities

BG3 was very much built around the 2014 5e rules, but flexed a lil to work better as a video game. The rules were updated in 2024 to 5.5e but not a huge difference. the BIG difference is, you are truly free to make unlimited decisions, as it is real people interacting in the story the DM (Dungeon Master or Story Teller) is telling

[ornate kiln]

BG3 does adapt dnd 5th edition mechanics. some changes, many things are the same. just dont expect the actual playing to work the same as a video game

[placid axle]

Like i can do ANYTHING? Like im not limted to a select amount of subclasses or spells like in BG3?

[gritty karma]

ok makes sense

but no i dont

[lost silo]

There are still classes with subclasses. The Basic free side of the game is honestly more limited than BG3 but if u get in a good group, there are still 13 base classes but the subclass count can go up BIG time

there are a bunch more spells

There are still rules to assure a harmonious game for all of the players and DM that are similar to BG3 but your conversations, and places you go, and folks you interact with and how you interact is open

[placid axle]

So it really depends on my DM and what kinda rules they're using? But what if I had a pre-made character who's Subclass isn't available in the version they're using? Will I have to make a new character to account for that?

[lost silo]

Depends on what site you’re using or if its in person on paper. Like in DnD Beyond if you own the digital book and the DM has content sharing on, then they have access to it as well, I think Roll20 has something similar. If yer in person, you can spite your dm the source u used

And yes very often part or the whole answer to many questions will also be, depends on what your DM says lol

[grizzled herald]

In general, you don't make a character and then find a game to play it in. You find a DM/group/game that's starting, you get the specific character creation criteria from that game's DM, and you build a character for that game (that follows that DM's criteria).

It's totally fine to have character ideas ready to go, or even to have whole characters that you want to play, already built. But be prepared to make adjustments to them to fit the rules of whatever game they end up joining. Every DM is a little different.

I've got 5 or 6 characters "ready to go" and another half dozen character ideas that I'd like to experiment with...but I don't expect any of them to start play exactly as is. They'll all need some little adjustments to fit them into whatever world they end up joining.

[cyan oriole]

Hello, I am working on getting a dnd campaign for me and my friends, and as a somewhat new DM I was wondering what would be a good fantasy campaign for me to run.

I have some experience with dming, but not a lot. And my players all have some experience playing and don't mind a challenge.

[echo kelp]

Check with the folks in #dm-discussion

They would likely have some recommendations

[steep dust]

how many spells can a level 2 wizard prepeare

cause from my understanding cantrips dont take spell slots, and you can prepare up to 5? not inclding your storage that is your spellbook that you can swap at any long rest

i have picked about 10 or so 3 of them are cantrips and i do see the cantrips in my character sheets but the spells aren't in the prepeared spells (they show up in the spell book)

[deft topaz]

Are you in D&D Beyond?

[magic zephyr]

I have hired a DM to run a starter adventure for me and 3 or my friends. I am nervous about not having a deep - or even minimal - understanding of the world I will be entering. I was thinking about trying to find some narrative novels to help me understand the basic lore of the dnd universe. Is there a good place for a newbie to start?

Also is a "session zero" something that is always recommended? Should I request this of the DM?

[hasty pagoda]

yo

I ain't buying shiiit

🙀 😹 😹 😊

[ionic cobalt]

Session 0's every time a new campaign is started, even if you already know the group pretty well. It'll give you the vibe of, in this case, the DM, go over any potential house rules or homebrew changes or whatever, what to expect in things like character death, the genre, etc etc etc. It's a red flag not to have one 95% of the time

[steep dust]

yes

[wheat crystal]

That information can be found on your Wizard class page:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024/character-classes#Wizard

As per the Wizard class table you can prepare 5 Wizard spells. Your cantrips do not count against this limit; instead you are limited in how many cantrips you can learn from your class which is also on the table (3).

Also as per your spellcasting feature, you start with 6 level 1 Wizard spells and learn 2 of a level you can cast every time you level up. So at base your level 2 Wizard should know 8 level 1 Wizard spells, 5 of which you can prepare for the day. You can’t change your list of known spells every long rest, but you can change your list of prepared spells. Spells you learn via other means (e.g. the Magic Initiate Feat, Species Features) don’t count against the limit of what you can prepare nor against the limit of what you can learn.

[wheat crystal]

D&D itself is just a ruleset, it accommodates many settings. If your DM is running a starter adventure the game will likely be set in the Forgotten Realms. You shouldn’t need a deep understanding of the world before playing, though it can always help develop your character. The starter adventure, your DM, and some of the little blurbs on each species & class in the Basic Rules should let you get acquainted enough with your game.

If you wanted to do a little more reading and become a lore enthusiast, you may want to check out the Forgotten Realms wiki: https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Main_Page

[steep dust]

thank you

[wheat crystal]

Welcome! Did you have a question about learning the game?

[hasty pagoda]

YO

[carmine plaza]

Hey guy Is my DM being too particular i'm currently playing Paladin and my DM wont let me use the Fey version of find steed for misty step, he wont allow me to use a fey horse because a paladin (devotion of oath) would ever work with fey. Is he being abit particular or is this level of restriction normal for Oaths?

[hearty escarp]

Restricting game features that you would normally have based on flavor reasons isn't normal, no.

Though I've certainly heard of DMs who do it. I'd bring it up to them out of game and let them know how you feel about it. Politely, of course.

If they don't budge, there is nothing to be done. They are running the game, after all. But you can then also decide if that's a dealbreaker for you and leave that table.

[carmine plaza]

i wouldn't leave the dm is actaully pretty cool but for some reason he goes very heavy on what i can or can't do because of my oath

i got about a 5 minute lecture on why oath of devo and fey wouldn't worth together

[hearty escarp]

That feels fairly arbitrary tbh. Fey aren't a monolith, apart from this being a class feature. Restricting class features like that is a big nono for me.

After all, I'm picking a feature for a reason. If I'd known that it would be restricted, I might have chosen otherwise.

[carmine plaza]

Yea I'll have a chat with him, to me it seems abit silly why would i have the spell as a paladin if i couldn't use them to their full ability if there isn't a restriction on the spell description i don't get why

[hasty pagoda]

meowth walks up

[lean vortex]

Id understand it if you had e.g. oath of watchers but might i suggest asking which part specifically breaks the oath of devotion, as im not seeing anything that clashes there

[signal finch]

should i be able to think if i have 8 int listed on my character sheet

[lean vortex]

Yes, 8 int is only slightly below average intelligence

[signal finch]

like solving puzzles or making tactical maneuvers

[signal finch]

ok 👍

[carmine plaza]

He just says fey are tricksters or only do something to gain something or things like hags etc and a paladin wouldn’t work with creatures like that I don’t know enough about out dnd to know if that’s right or wrong

[lean vortex]

Its complicated, but also its literally summoning a horse under your control so like who cares

[carmine plaza]

But I said bro it’s just a horse but it’s fey ?

I just want misty step lol and deco doesn’t get it

Devo*

[lean vortex]

Also does he allow the fiend type? I would imagine thats also not very paladiny

[carmine plaza]

Nope

Just the strand horse then he claims that’s because paladins suck and there too restricted …. Brother you’re making the restrictions

Standard *

I couldn’t take infernal challenge because infernal implies demon and demons are bad =] I took compelled duel which is the exact same thing just a different name

[sick vale]

8 int = slightly less smart than your average person
Like your not dumb so u can do kinda tactical stuff

[wild onyx]

Formal logic, history, mathematics, magical theory: not your deal.

Knowing how to go cover to cover down a crossbow gauntlet to hit the most important threat in a combat zone, the enemy wizard? Exactly your deal.

[turbid saffron]

Hello

[hasty pagoda]

yeah, slightly

😹

[lost silo]

Morning let us know if u have questions

[thick gulch]

Hi guys im trying to get me and my friend group into dnd, do you guys recommend d20 and other online tools? Or should I buy the starter kit

Or any other stuff

[wild onyx]

A starter kit would be a fair start.

For free though, you can get the basic rules and some adventures through D&D Beyond.

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[wild onyx]

?tag ddb claim

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[wild onyx]

Are you planning to play online or in person?

[thick gulch]

Online

And thanks for helping 😄

[cedar sluice]

yeah, dndbeyond is likely your go-to place for official d&d stuff online. unless you like another virtual tabletop more. there's roll20, shard, foundry, and a few others.

[chilly kettle]

Hello!

So I was wondering. I seriously want to rage bait others as my character and my dm told me to rise my charisma for that.

I will most likely be a rouge who can do some nifty cantips. And charisma can be used to cast magic no? So can I use charisma for both my magic and rage bait?

[echo kelp]

Only if your character has a feature for casting spells that uses charisma either through its class, background, or a feat

But yes you could potentially have a character that uses charisma skill checks to ragebait and to cast spells

[magic zephyr]

Thanks

[magic zephyr]

Thanks

[chilly kettle]

Thankssssss

[stray trellis]

2014, I see short swords are light finesse does that count as dex
Do long swords exist

[wild onyx]

Yes, the finesse property means they can be used with Dexterity for the hit and damage rolls.

Longswords also exist, but they have versatile. They can be used with one hand or two, which increases their damage die.

More here: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/basic-rules-2014/equipment#WeaponProperties

[stray trellis]

Thank you!

[timid crystal]

hai everyone new to the channel here just read a bunch of stuff looking to eventually play through the resources available here. if anyone wants to chat shoot me a dm, kind of bored today..

[normal hedge]

Hii 👋

Howdy

[timid crystal]

anyone know why monks are read to be starting with a quarterstaff and hand weapons? i made a character in dnd beyond and i can't seem to put two and two together..

[wild onyx]

They're proficient with simple weapons, and martial weapons that have the light property, and these are called Monk weapons. They can use them while still doing their martial arts die for damage.

[timid crystal]

so you get a die for unarmed and a die for the quarterstaff?

all at once?

[loud pumice]

In what way do you mean, like multiple attacks?

[woven torrent]

Hi i wanna dm for my family cause i like dnd games and we’ve all played once or twice but ive never dm’d and aside from baldurs gate and divinity i have minima knowledge on the game. any advice or direction on where to start or go?

[loud pumice]

Read the basic rules over on dnd beyond

[wild onyx]

Not quite, you'd only get one roll for the attack.

However, there are features that a Monk has allowing you to add extra unarmed strikes. With that, you could whack someone with a quarterstaff using both hands for the d8, and follow up with kicks or other unarmed strikes using your martial arts.

[woven torrent]

a website called “dnd beyond”?

and is it long medium or short

[timid crystal]

oh

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[timid crystal]

quarterstaff. and dnd beyond is a phone app. highly qualified

[woven torrent]

this is for me?

[timid crystal]

so when you get more unarmed strikes you get more damage output and the quarterstaff servers as what then, extra rolls in the end?

[loud pumice]

yes, click the basic rules like and it should take you to the free rules on dnd beyond

[woven torrent]

all of that?!??

[timid crystal]

lol

[loud pumice]

You don't need to read all of it, but definitely read "the basics" under dungeon masters

[woven torrent]

is there a way to “build” the campaign on my computer or something for free to get a visualizer

[wild onyx]

In the above case, the first would be your Attack action with the quarterstaff, then spending a focus point to activate the Flurry of Blows feature (available from level 2) granting two unarmed strikes as your bonus action.

[timid crystal]

ok that's what i wanted. so why the five daggers, does anyone know?

[wild onyx]

Throwing.

[timid crystal]

thought so.

and a spear ?

[wild onyx]

Like the quarterstaff it has the versatile property offering the option for a two handed strike for greater damage potential.

[loud pumice]

Yes there are, but if it's your fiirst time DMing I'd recommend starting with a prewritten one-shot/module to get used to the mechanics of the game first.

[wild onyx]

?tag ddb claim

[exotic remnant]

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• LEGO: Red Dragon's Tale
• Prisoner 13
• Scions of Elemental Evil
• Unearthed Arcana Playtesting
• Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn
  -# = starter adventure; = digital dice

[woven torrent]

so i have some in person, prior to playing it what should i do as a dm since its all pre written and whatnot

[wild onyx]

Read it through, take notes of what you need to remember. What do the locations look like, who and what is important here, what's going on when the party come in?

[woven torrent]

that’s pretty much it? then have them make their characters and whatever and then start?

[wild onyx]

Pretty much.

This might help too: https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/929-how-to-run-a-session-0-for-your-d-d-game

That way everyone should be on the same page when it comes to actually starting the adventure.

[tender zealot]

Im not really new but I'm stuck with finding a game to play

[harsh fjord]

Have you checked out this server's Looking for Game/Group channels? Read #find-a-game if you haven't!

[timid crystal]

that's funny your name has lfg guide in it and that's what you just typed in for everyone lol

[woven torrent]

explain this to me

[timid crystal]

they are downloadable spreadsheets/books you get online or through the app

[lost silo]

?tag new dice

[exotic remnant]

Dice

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

[woven torrent]

can i build maps in the app

or like square grids

[wild onyx]

No idea about the DDB app, myself, but I can recommend Dungeon Scrawl and Inkarnate for getting started with maps. #dnd-maps can help with more.

[woven torrent]

free?

and mobile?

[timid locust]

I think you might be getting a few things mixed up.

There are websites where you can host visuals using battlemaps.

There are websites where you can create battlemaps.

No website, as far as I'm aware, do both. You'll have to create a battlemap, then host it on a different site.

[woven torrent]

ohhhh i see i see, can i host from mobile for free

[wild onyx]

(Roll20 can do both if you don't mind simple coloured shapes for a map, but not recommended for that method and definitely not on mobile)

[woven torrent]

i don’t mind but i need it to be mobile at least for the players

[timid locust]

I believe most Virtual Table Top websites work quite poorly on mobile, unfortunately. Especially as the host.

[woven torrent]

how hard is it to have an irl board?

[timid locust]

As hard as it is to draw on a piece of paper

[harsh fjord]

It doesn't need to be hard! Some folks make do with a white board (or paper) and whatever small objects are at hand.

[wild onyx]

Easy peasy. Use a tape measure or printed grid set to 1" squares.

[woven torrent]

i see! does dnd beyond app help with rolls by chance as in telling me what needs to roll what

and can it keep track of health and actions/bonus actions

[wild onyx]

-# (That reminds me, I was going to look at sticky back plastic. I bet if I went over the grid on the backing with a Sharpie that'd show through to the front, and bang, rollable wipeclean grid. If it's close enough to the right size, anyway...)

[wild onyx]

Sure, rolls, hit points, spell slots, all tracked with DDB. Actions in a round, it'll at least tell you what they cost - but you only get like three, it's not something you need to "keep track" of.

This is what I was muttering about. Go over the grid with a dark pen, flip it to the shiny side, it should show through. Then use a dry-erase marker to draw your dungeon on.

Print tokens for characters and creatures, stick them to pennies, you're in business.

[woven torrent]

it’ll help my newer players, i’m new to irl dnd but i have slight context, the others have…played candy crush saga and mario party once or twice, they need something simple they can see and compare, like cards too lol

that’s a good idea

[harsh fjord]

You could always grab the Heroes of the Borderlands starter set, which makes the first game much more tactile.

[woven torrent]

is it cheap?

[harsh fjord]

I think it's around $50 US.

[woven torrent]

i have the storm wreck and starter set for the boxed campaigns and then a few cards

[mental bough]

Doubt this is the right place but im looking for a dm to host a game for me and my buddies 2 of us are brand new and one is experienced

[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 group in search of a DM. 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.

[cobalt ember]

Hey there. ^^

[stray trellis]

As a monk unarmed strikes go with your level, if I grapple someone I can hit them, is that always a 1d4 or does it go up

[harsh fjord]

What feature are you specifically referencing?

[lone burrow]

Hi, this might be a silly question but can characters be any race or just the ones DND Beyond gives us?

[hearty blaze]

You can be any race, but a lot of those would be homebrew

What race were you thinking?

[stray trellis]

Uh 2014, I mean you can grapple someone, then you can make an unarmed strike while grappling to do 1d4, monk however has their martial arts die evolve going from 1d4 to 1d6 all the way to 1d10. Does the grappled unarmed strike evolve too

[lone burrow]

I really want to make a fae character

[hearty blaze]

There are a lot of species related to fae

That come from the Feywilds

What do you want to be able to do?

[lone burrow]

I’m not sure, I’m really open to anything

[hearty blaze]

Elves are related to fae in dnd and they’re in dnd beyond

[hearty blaze]

When you grapple, you give up your unarmed strike’s damage

[lone burrow]

Thank you, I’ll look into it more

[hearty blaze]

Nvm I misunderstood, anywho all your unarmed strikes go for your martial art die unless it states that it does a specific amount of damage

[stray trellis]

How it reads is that it’s just 1d4 but I’m having trouble finding it on mobile so I can’t reference lol

[hearty blaze]

By this do you mean you grapple with one attack, then use your next attack to hit them?

[stray trellis]

Yeah, I remember it being worded like “while you’re grappling someone you can make a 1d4 unarmed strike”

When I get to my computer I’ll definitely pull it up

[main fulcrum]

Maybe the Unarmed Fighting style? But that's just a d4 auto damage iirc

[wild onyx]

Looks like it to me.

[ionic cobalt]

There's pixies(Though due to their flight, some DMs may ban them), firbolgs, satyrs, centaur, eladrin are especially fae-elves, more than regular elves

[pure violet]

Hellooo

[dry drum]

hello! i’m a dm running my first campaign and im starting with session zero on friday! any advice or suggestions for what to go over?

[wild onyx]

As I have this handy:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/929-how-to-run-a-session-0-for-your-d-d-game

Campaign pitch, tone and themes, safety tools, character creation. Oh, and don't forget to go over scheduling and what happens if you have an absence.

[rocky hearth]

@wild onyx Hi

I was wondering if u knew if there was anyway to redeem the links in app

Cuz I can't recall my login details

[wild onyx]

That's between you and your password manager (or DDB's "forgot password" link), I'm afraid. Can't link content to an account if you're not logged in.

Try the website perhaps?

[rocky hearth]

I'm logged in just can't recall them

[wild onyx]

?tag ddb claim

[exotic remnant]

The following items on D&D Beyond can be claimed at no cost.

• Baldur's Gate 3 Set
• Borderlands Quest: Goblin Trouble
• Honor Among Thieves Bundle
• Intro to Stormwreck Isle
• LEGO: Red Dragon's Tale
• Prisoner 13
• Scions of Elemental Evil
• Unearthed Arcana Playtesting
• Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn
  -# = starter adventure; = digital dice

[wild onyx]

I'll leave this here in case you overcome your current difficulties. Otherwise, maybe #ddb-support could help?

[rocky hearth]

Ok ty

[lilac elm]

Does anyone have favorite resources for shy roleplayers? I know truly everything there is to know about my character, but alas, I still feel very awkward practicing my character's voice aloud and freeze up thinking about his reactions to certain situations

[foggy saffron]

i like looking up interview questions and trying to cold-open answer them in character

it ends up with a lot of talking to yourself, but that's a big part of practicing voices and acting lol

[lilac elm]

Ooh that's a good idea--like d&d specific ones, or just standard job interview stuff? lol

[foggy saffron]

either one! normal interview questions are more plentiful online, but i know there's also a lot of character building prompt posts out there you can take from

[harsh fjord]

If you're new to the game, even if you're playing with friends, it's very common for folks to take a while to warm up to playing pretend if they've fallen out of the habit (or otherwise had it discouraged). So you may just need time and increased trust!

Sort of in line with sinanis's idea, do some imagining, either mentally or on paper: present your character with a bunch of random scenarios and decide what they would do and why.

Another option is descriptive roleplay (https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/basic-rules-2014/adventuring#DescriptiveApproachtoRoleplaying) where you play the narrator for your character rather than act them out. It gives you a bit more distance from the character, which might make it easier to consider how they would react to a given situation.

[rancid field]

Anyone running any discord campaigns and are willing to teach a semi newbie

[tender zealot]

Its all 18

Not surprised but bro

Is this server 18+ or some shit?

[ionic cobalt]

No, most just.. don't want to play with people who are under a certain age. Not really uncommon, I've also seen people not wanting to play with others who are above a certain age

[main fulcrum]

No. I'm pretty sure there are plenty of teenagers here. But there's also reasons why adults may not want to play with people who are under 18 online, so games do tend to lean one way or the other

[ionic cobalt]

It's just about what DMs and other players are comfortable with. There's plenty of games that allow minors, you just need to search or wait patiently for a DM to post who's fine with it

[fickle iris]

Can you find players on this server? I'm looking for a group/DM

[exotic remnant]

Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

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

[tender zealot]

Ig

It just seems bs that I can't really find d&d

[ionic cobalt]

Plenty of other areas to search too. Plus you rarely get a hit right away anyways, it takes some time to search, then time to see if the DM meshes with what you're wanting, and then time to see if the group meshes well

[crisp kestrel]

Hello

[median panther]

In the character sheet on the attacks & spellcasting am I limited to only 3 attacks?? Including spells and cantrips?

[wheat oxide]

Asking because my 9 y/o brother saw me reading the PHB and asked if he could make a character. The 3 things he requested were:

• nature
• police
• guns

What class and subclass should he take?

[main fulcrum]

Hunter ranger could work I guess. Or maybe an Ancients paladin, but rangers tend to work better with ranged weapons imo

[wheat oxide]

Thxx

[fading folio]

Hi

[wheat crystal]

No that’s just how the sheet formats the space for attacks. Think of it as a sort of cheat sheet for your most common attacks/spells. If you need more space you can just add it in manually. Otherwise you can just reference stuff like spells by having the Basic Rules on hand to see what relevant info you need.

It’s important to note that the character sheet is just a way to format all the information you need for your character; it’s not the rules itself

[wheat crystal]

Welcome!

[pale quarry]

herlo helllooourr👀 👀 this all looks so intimidating omg LOL

[quasi sinew]

How can I do spellcasting. Is there a spells should I saying during game
And, What's it

[loud pumice]

What class you playing?

[ionic cobalt]

I'd summon the bot with the basic informations and whatnot, but I do not know the command for it

[loud pumice]

I don't know the command either

[finite wigeon]

It's ?new

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[finite wigeon]

Here are the basics they should help you out

[quasi sinew]

Druid

[wheat oxide]

It's a harder class to play. I hope you have the '24 PHB because 1) Land Druid got a huge buff and 2) Stars Druid is included

I recommend those 2 subclasses for someone new to DnD

But really just play whichever (sub)class fantasy appeals to you

Stars Druid is already one of my favourites but I love Wildfire Druid

[quasi sinew]

Can you recommend my an easy class

[devout shell]

Well hello!

[hearty blaze]

The easiest classes are probably non-spellcasters, is that alright?

[hearty blaze]

Goooood morning afternoon evening!

Hello again!

[devout shell]

Hey! Wassup! How are ya doin' fella?

[hearty blaze]

I’m alive

[quasi sinew]

Like what?

[hearty blaze]

Fighters, barbarians and rogues are the first to come to mind. Monks are also cool

[devout shell]

Likewise, hope your day is goin' well.

[hearty blaze]

It’s been productive, just mildly tiring

[devout shell]

I was thinking about one of those aswell. I just don't know the pros and cons of every character tho..

[devout shell]

Glad to hear that

[hearty blaze]

It’s gonna take a while to evaluate every class

[devout shell]

I am on it 😅

[hearty blaze]

Like, monks are fast and do good damage with stuns and good grapple/shove game. But they’re limited in range, don’t have too much synergy with magic items and rely HEAVILY on their resource

Barbarians hit hard, have a lot of health, can reduce damage by half from the more common damage types and are simple and easy to play. However, they’re limited and CANNOT cast while raging, are dependent on raging, and don’t have much use out of combat without consuming a valuable resource.

Fighters are more balanced, no glaring weaknesses or advantages off the top of my head

Rogues are great out of combat skills wise but are usually on the frailer side and while sneak attack is decent it’s just consistent damage. And you’re VERY weak if you miss or can’t sneak attack

[devout shell]

Ah, I see.. that's intriguing.

And btw you are??..

[hearty blaze]

Nugget

[devout shell]

Monk?

[hearty blaze]

Oh yes I’m a monk main

[devout shell]

Ah makes more sense 😅

[hearty blaze]

Love monks

[devout shell]

Better look out, I sometimes become hungry 👀

[hearty blaze]

Hey I never specificied what sort of Nugget I am

Been careful to do that

[devout shell]

If you are chicken I can rawdawg it, if you are golden I will craft you into golden carrots ¯⁠\⁠_⁠(⁠ツ⁠)⁠_⁠/⁠¯.

[hearty blaze]

Anywho, got any idea what sorta class you might wanna try?

[devout shell]

Yeah.. kinda but am still unsure..

[hearty blaze]

Whatcha got so far?

[devout shell]

I was thinking kinda like a warrior, who gets into the battlefield(frontline kinda thing) with some magical powers, is there something like that?

Like not heavy on magic, just mild

[hearty blaze]

Eldritch knight is a fighter subclass that has a bit of magic

That sounds perfect

Paladins and rangers also have a bit of magic while being competent warriors

[devout shell]

How can I get more info on that?

[hearty blaze]

The specifics are in the Players Handbook

[devout shell]

Yeah.. but I kinda wanna be in the frontline.

[wild onyx]

https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/874-fighter-101-eldritch-knight has some more.

[hearty blaze]

Paladins are GREAT frontliners

[devout shell]

Is it too advance of a class 👀

[hearty blaze]

Nope, it’s still a fighter after all

It’s on the simpler side all things considered

[devout shell]

Ah, thanks for the help!! DM?

[wild onyx]

But for Free Rules, if not a paladin, you can totally do a fighter with some magic.

[hearty blaze]

Rangers are also nice frontliners

[devout shell]

I will look into it.

[hearty blaze]

They’re less durable than fighters and paladins though, heads up

But they have more utility

[devout shell]

Btw can I ask what's your characters name?

[wild onyx]

Versatile. Or warlock?

[hearty blaze]

None, I’m a DM

Orion was my monk, but that games done

[hearty blaze]

Would blade locks be too complicated?

[devout shell]

You are, that's cool.

[devout shell]

I thought I cooked something complicated..

[wild onyx]

Class, one option, nah. Do it.

[hearty blaze]

Gish are what we call them

They’re a lil more complicated than fighters cuz you need to learn spellcasting rules, but they don’t lean into it enough to be too bad

[devout shell]

I think I will take the newbie tag for now, lol 😅

Ooh Dang!! So if I become eldritch knight my weapon is bonded with me?? Like the blades of chaos??

I didn't knew he was eldritch knight||(jk)||

[wild onyx]

Key points of spellcasting:

• one per turn
• you have to see the target
• read the spell details

It's only a little more complicated than that, really.

[devout shell]

Btw don't I also have to learn spell casting rules cause I have to cast protective/aggressive spells?

[devout shell]

That's sounds simple enough, btw can I ask what class are you?

[wild onyx]

I play and DM.

[devout shell]

That's cool, I kinda wanna be a dm somday, what class do you play?

[hearty blaze]

Yes

[hearty blaze]

This summarises it mostly

Also remember that prepared spells are what spells you can cast and spell slots are how many times you can cast spells of that level

[wild onyx]

Oh, anything. Warlock is probably my favourite.

[unreal nebula]

a lot of DM's end up as 'forever DM's'
aka they dont really get to play the game as any class 😅

[wild onyx]

But they do get to play as literally every other character in the world.

[ionic cobalt]

Sorcerers are my favorite full caster I think. They're fun. That or clerics, I like both

[devout shell]

And I can cast spells from wizard's spell list that I will find in player's handbook?

[devout shell]

What have you played so far?

[devout shell]

Aww, that kinda sad and fun at the same time, (I also don't know how that works)

[hearty escarp]

Yes, though as a wizard, you also need to keep track of how many spells you have in your spell book.

So it's
Wizard spell list > your spell book > your prepared spells

So it's important to read the rules on that

[unreal nebula]

dont worry, you'll learn as time goes on
i was also once in a spot where i knew almost nothing about dnd
and there are still many things i dont really understand

[devout shell]

Yeah but I was thinking of eldritch knight. I don't think I am advance/prepared enough to go go wizard just yet 😅

[hearty escarp]

Oh sorry my bad, I should have read further up.

[devout shell]

Yeah.. ig

[devout shell]

It's okay, don't worry. I don't expect anyone to read the whole conversation. I appreciate you helping tho.
Maybe you can help me out a bit more

[hearty escarp]

For eldritch knight it's indeed a lot simpler. You pick spells from the (wizard) list, which are then permanently prepared. So you can't change which spells you picked until you get a level up, where you can replace one of the spells.

[devout shell]

Also btw can I change spells that I've learned as I level up so I can cast a bit more advanced spells?

[devout shell]

Oh that answers my question 😅

[hearty escarp]

You can pick level 2 spells once you reach level 7, level 3 spells once you reach level 13 and level 4 spells once you reach level 19, so fairly high levels are required.

After all, eldritch knight isn't mainly a caster, just a fighter who knows some magic.

[devout shell]

And those spells can be any spells? Even the advance ones?

[hearty escarp]

I'm not sure what you mean by advanced ones. Level 2 spells are generally better than level 1 spells for instance.

[devout shell]

Yeah that's what I was goin' for tbh. It's also kinda cool that my weapon can be bonded to me, tho I can't change it or anything if I get any other weapon like an adventurer or something.

[devout shell]

Yeah that's what I meant, higher level spells/advanced spells.

[ornate kiln]

spells have levels. you can prepare spells of the level if you have the spell slots for them (from that class)

[hearty escarp]

So then that answers itself based on [this](#dnd-newcomers message), right? Or was there something that I missed here.

[devout shell]

Oh so it's like lvl 1 fireball and lvl 2 fireball, I thought it was like fireball comes if lvl 1 category and meteor shower comes in lvl 3 category.

[ornate kiln]

well fireball is a level 3 spell

there is no level 1 fireball

[devout shell]

It was just an example,..

[devout shell]

So it is like the latter?

[devout shell]

I basically am trying to understand how spell levels work 😅

I am new, like really really new, like a newborn when it comes to DnD

So I apologize if it seems little off

[hearty escarp]

https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024/spells#SpellLevel

Every spell has a level from 0 to 9, which is indicated in a spell’s description. A spell’s level is an indicator of how powerful it is. Cantrips—simple spells that can be cast almost by rote—are level 0. The rules for each spellcasting class say when its members gain access to spells of certain levels.

Spellcasting is taxing, so a spellcaster can cast only a limited number of level 1+ spells before resting. Spell slots are the main way a spellcaster’s magical potential is represented. Each spellcasting class gives its members a limited number of spell slots of certain spell levels. For example, a level 3 Wizard has four level 1 spell slots and two level 2 slots.

When you cast a spell, you expend a slot of that spell’s level or higher, effectively “filling” a slot with the spell. Imagine a spell slot is a groove of a certain size—small for a level 1 slot and larger for a higher-level spell. A level 1 spell fits into a slot of any size, but a level 2 spell fits only into a slot that’s at least level 2. So when a level 3 Wizard casts Magic Missile, a level 1 spell, that Wizard spends one of four level 1 slots and has three remaining.

[ornate kiln]

think of spell slots like coupons. you get a certain amount of those per day and can trade them for spells you know.

some spells require the higher level coupons (like fireball needs a level 3 slot)
you can always use a higher level "coupon" for a lower level spell though, like you could use a level 2 slot for a spell like burning hand or Shield (which are level 1 spells)
Some spells even get stronger when you do this. that is called upcasting.

[devout shell]

I will be checking it out 😁

[wild onyx]

So! What I'd suggest here is taking a look over the free rules, see what your initial options are like. For a fighting type with some magic that points you towards ranger, paladin or warlock.

Give them a glance over, see what you think might be fun, then come back here with your choice and we could help prepare a starting character.

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[devout shell]

Thank you sooo much!!! This makes it a lot easier. I didn't knew I could upgrade my slots..

[devout shell]

The eldritch knight isn't free rules?

[ornate kiln]

no its in the players handbook. the only free fighter subclass is the Champion

[red comet]

Hi

[devout shell]

What if I just get it?

[devout shell]

Greetings!!

[red comet]

Greetings!

[ornate kiln]

Wdym?

If you get access to the PHB from someone else, you could use it like that (for example a friend lends you their book or your DM shares the books they own on DnD beyond with their campaign)

[devout shell]

What's goin' on?

[red comet]

Nothing Much, How Are U Doin?

New Here

[devout shell]

If I purchase the book? Then I can be eldritch knight?

[ornate kiln]

sure

[devout shell]

That's good, I am trying to figure out my new character.

[ornate kiln]

still gotta find a game for the character concept first of course

[wild onyx]

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

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

[devout shell]

Yeah.. I have zero idea but if you were to find you get everything, so I will try.

[red comet]

Dope

[red comet]

I Already Played Once Before, I Have A Character, I'm Just Trying To Get Back Into DND

[devout shell]

We can even practice with the character?? This is a lot fun than I first anticipated 😭

[devout shell]

Yeah I am having fun. Will like to see what you lead

[wild onyx]

Feel free to have a look at the #channel-guide for the full range of discussion areas.

[timid crystal]

@wild onyx good morning

[wild onyx]

G'day. What's on your mind?

[jolly spoke]

Hello hello, im relatively new to dnd, and i have trouble taking notes and remembering stuff but im a dm, does anyone have any tips, honestly anything helps

[timid crystal]

just wondering if i should be a dm or not

[lean vortex]

Outsourcing

[lime turret]

Yes.

[wild onyx]

Rehearse your NPC dialogue and descriptions. Prepare bullet-point lists of important details. Use images where you can.

[lean vortex]

Let the players write a session recap, but also just make some quick notes yourself of locations/npcs/activities that happened

[wild onyx]

I'd advise getting some player time in first.

[timid crystal]

you should know who you are playing with and make sure they understand how to properly roleplay. Roleplay is up there on the most important things to be on the same level with people with..

[timid crystal]

im old-school back to 3.5e but i really like the new look and feel of the 5.5e

i feel like i could whip out a few campaigns

[jolly spoke]

Okay, thank you so much

[lime turret]

It sounds like you have the experience generally to DM, but you might want to play a little 5.5e just to make sure you understand the system

[timid crystal]

what should i look for while playing a pc?

[lime turret]

I guess just anything the DM is doing that you'd want to replicate? Idk quite what you mean by that.

[wild onyx]

Get a handle on how the core mechanics work. The d20 is the same, but many bits have evolved.

[timid crystal]

i am reading the free-cost manual on D&D Beyond app on ios

[wild onyx]

Five Room Dungeon method, three linked adventures, there's a campaign.

[timid crystal]

adventurers or adventures?

[wild onyx]

Three scenarios.

[turbid flare]

Hi uhh, so looking for possible DMs willing to like do a few DND runs wit me and my friends and what not, still trying to confirm who would want to play but this would generally be our first time playing dnd

[wild onyx]

• Cultists have abducted folk from the village and are performing cruel rituals in their forest lair. Can the PCs save them, even those who might have been transformed into monsters?
• Evidence recovered from the lair leads the PCs to a town where a prominent person is implicated with the cult. Can the PCs get proof without all ending up in jail?
• A massed monster attack on an outlying village sees the PCs on the front lines, trying to save folk from disaster while also bringing the mastermind behind the cult to justice.

[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.

[wild onyx]

(For instance)

[timid crystal]

how about cultist vampires?

[turbid flare]

Thanks

[wild onyx]

That was off the top of my head, feel free to go any way you like with it. The core idea is to have a situation in an interesting location where the party encounter opposition and a complication. Tie the three scenarios together with a common thread (in the above, a cult making monsters) and that's a campaign.

If you want more, do another three.

[pine cargo]

It's so hard to get into a group as a newbie since I'm asleep during the day TvT it's because I work night shift and I'm EST

I really want to get into it but it's so freaking hard since I'm always late to respond or something

[wild onyx]

Cast a wide net.

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.

Remember, it doesn't matter if it's morning for you and evening for someone else!

[pine cargo]

My evenings are in the morning and my mornings are in the evenings but I'll look into those

[lost silo]

European games would fit your timing pretty well I’d think

[bronze seal]

I need help from someone with making my first DND character

[languid eagle]

Helloo

[bronze seal]

Yo

[wild onyx]

Sure! Have you seen the free rules yet?

[bronze seal]

Not yet

My dm said to me to distribute the points 8 10 12 13 14 15

[wild onyx]

The standard array, excellent. Got any thoughts about a class yet?

[bronze seal]

I have no idea if necromancer is a class otherwise just sorcerer

[plucky ridge]

Necomancer is a subclass for Wizard that you can select at level 3

[wild onyx]

You can make a wizard with necromancy as a focus, but that doesn't really get going until you get to level five.

Sorcerer is a fine pick, plenty of magic and strong at it.

?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]

Has your DM mentioned whether they're running 2014 or 2024 rules?

[bronze seal]

No he is new to being a dm

[bronze seal]

Could a sorcerer also work?

[loud pumice]

Try find out which rules they're using then, as the some rules and abilities have changed

[bronze seal]

I just asked him and he said his rules cause he doesn’t really know them

[rugged birch]

I wonder if the DM knows the difference yet. Would definitely recommend the newer rules for a new one.

[bronze seal]

Yeah he just said 2024

[rugged birch]

Oh good

[wild onyx]

Animate dead isn't a sorcerer spell by default. Wizard or cleric would be my picks there.

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

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

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[bronze seal]

I will ask them when i have them thnxs fot the help

[cinder bloom]

Hey just double checking, how do I enable sharing my books in a campaign as a player? I have the master tier subscription, and bought / downloaded/ updated the books.

[harsh fjord]

I don't know the answer off-hand myself (I don't use DDB that much), but I'm sure the folks in #ddb-support can give you precise instructions!

[rugged birch]

Once you've created a Campiagn on D&DB you'll got to "My Campaigns" and there should be a Box somewhere in the top left area of that screen that should give you the option "Enable Content Sharing" or something similar

Afaik you can't do this on the app. I may be wrong but just to be safe I'd attempt it on the website itself.

[rugged birch]

Oh I missed a step. It's "My Campaigns" THEN click on the actual campaign that you want to enable sharing. Then go to the box on the top left area to enable sharing. It'll be right across from the invite link box I believe

[timid crystal]

tell us more.

cool.

[rugged birch]

That's all I got

[slender lark]

Me and a few friends want to try dnd for the first time, we are all new to the game, and I'm the DM, got any tips?

[harsh fjord]

My quick version of DMing:

1. Learn the game rules (https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024), at least broadly.

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

3. Don't feel like you have to memorize everything to get going. Jump in, make mistakes, learn from them!

[slender lark]

Thanks

[devout shell]

I have proceeded my research even further, and now I think I know what I wanna be. If someone is able to help, feel free to ping me.

[hearty blaze]

Sure!

Whatcha got now

[devout shell]

I felt like I was being too hasty and going for too much their, I thought maybe why not start with something simpler, sweet, innocent, and charming.

[hearty blaze]

Alright, that’s reasonable

[devout shell]

Let's go berserker

[hearty blaze]

BONK

Solid choice

[devout shell]

lol got ya there 😂, and btw I do think I will be starting from there

[hearty blaze]

Nice

[devout shell]

Tell me about it (a big barbarian just watching down at me as I say that)

[hearty blaze]

Your next step is either making a practice character, finding a game, learning the rules more, or all of the above

[devout shell]

Practice character?

[hearty blaze]

Making a character for practice to learn how to make one properly before you get into an actual game

[edgy onyx]

Basically just making a character, likely without intention of actually putting it into a game
To get the feel and understanding of actually making a character

[devout shell]

I don't really have any idea that how to even start on that, should I go to the website? Should I go to the app? Should I role the dice? Or point by(idk what that is)?

Like I might be looking to deal with at this point.. I understand that..

[hearty blaze]

Go to dnd beyond and make a character on there using the standard array

[devout shell]

It's just.. that it's my first character so idk anything

[hearty blaze]

https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024/creating-a-character
might help

Anywho I gtg like NOW so bye and good luck :D

[timid crystal]

I think you should consult us about creating your character

[void flower]

Hey this is perfect timing, I'm super new but what is a good website or app for practicing character writing and creation??

[timid crystal]

D&D Beyond on app store for your phone

Its in the formal channels on this server: you can find link to the website in those channels

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[jade frigate]

So if I have a question about a race where would I go cause I'm trying to know everything about thread borns

[void flower]

Thanks!!

[echo kelp]

Sounds like a third-party race/species so #third-party

[devout shell]

Take care and have a nice rest of your day.

[devout shell]

That's what I was trying to do..

[lost silo]

honestly a great place to ask about characters (if it is already created) is in #character-discussion, if you are trying to get help creating it, (if you havent) read the basics in the bot a few messages up. it has some great info on character creation. Then if u have specific questions you are confused about ask away.

[devout shell]

I actually did read about the basics.. it made me confident enough to follow along and try to create a new character.

[lost silo]

Awesome!!! If you want folks to look it over and discuss it further, they love doing that in #character-discussion lol

[devout shell]

That's nice, I appreciate the help 😊

[tepid nest]

hello, im completely new to the game, lowk found it after watching stranger things, is it hard to learn how to play?

[edgy onyx]

The books make it look much more intimidating that it actually is, and it's actually pretty easy when you get the hang of it! Basically you roll a 20 sided die, and add numbers to the result, and that's 90% of the game right there, and the rest is usually included in your abilities 😌

Check out #learn-to-play for free rules and other useful resources!

[tepid nest]

ooh okok thx!

[timid crystal]

This other guy was new

[timid crystal]

Consider reading free material to start off

[devout shell]

I am also new, and I was pinged that's why I misunderstood

[timid crystal]

Download d&d beyond and make a character

[devout shell]

Done, next step?

[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.

[timid crystal]

Ask people if they want to DM for u

[devout shell]

I don't really have a team, I am alone..

[lost silo]

find yourself a group. FOllow the easy steps in the bot to find a group and or post about what you are looking for (best route, so DMs see what your availability and expectattions are

[devout shell]

I just want my first campaign to be fun with a creative story behind it.

[lost silo]

You will find most of them are lol.... But you have to put the effort into finding one. There is TONS of players and LIMITED DMs so it takes some work and patience

[devout shell]

First I will have to find a group aswell, no?

[lost silo]

Thats what I was meaning yes

[young mortar]

hello all

[wide surge]

Hey Lego

[jade frigate]

so im making a juggernaut warforged character with juggernaut for a subclass what weapon should i go with if im probably gonna be doing unarmed or something or the sort

and what class would be solid for it

[echo kelp]

Great axe is a traditional barbarian weapon choice - just a good old "do a good chunk of damage" weapon.

[jade frigate]

alr than you

cause its just me and one other person so im gonna be mor eupfront taking most of the damage so im just trying to figure out what i should do so i dont die in 2 seconds

[echo kelp]

barbarians can be notoriously hard to down so I think you'll likely be fine

[shut fiber]

Hi

I'm a dm

[red comet]

Hi

[shut fiber]

You play dnd offen

[red comet]

About To Play My First Game In A While In A Few Days

Last I Played Was Like, Half A Year Ago With Some Friends Who Were Experts

[shut fiber]

I'm a dm

[red comet]

Dope

[shut fiber]

Yes I love it so much

[red comet]

Are You Like, New To DMing?

[shut fiber]

Yes

Very new

[red comet]

Have You Been A DM For A Campaign Yet?

[shut fiber]

Yes

I have played dnd for 2 years

[red comet]

Dope, So You've Played For 2 years, But Just Got Into Being A DM?

[shut fiber]

Yes

[red comet]

Nice

[shut fiber]

Do you want me to be a friend on discord

[red comet]

Sure

[magic zephyr]

Ok...if I am in the wrong channel please lmk. I am creating my first character and I am confused about the PHB rules. I am creating a rogue and in the character class chapter (pg 129) it says that "you know Thieves' Cant and one other language of your choice." In the creating a character chapter (pg 37) it states "Your character knows common plus two languages you roll or choose from the Standard Language table.

So Class chapter says Thieves' Cant plus one.

Create character chapter says Common plus two (and class might also give you languages)

Does that mean Common plus two plus one? Does it mean Common plus two Standard and Thieves' Cant plus one Rare? Do they overlap, meaning Common plus Cant plus one?

Help

[edgy onyx]

The ones you get from rogue are additional languages, and its specific to rogue, and not every class gets languages. The ones you get from your race, which always include common, are what everyone has

So in total, you would have Common, Thieves Can't, and three additional ones of your choice

[inland zephyr]

hii guys!!

[hearty blaze]

Hallooooo

[inland zephyr]

how do i play dnd with people lel

[hearty blaze]

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

[inland zephyr]

cause uhh im intrigued of the campaigns and things on tiktok and such

[hearty blaze]

Oops info dump

[inland zephyr]

oop

its gonna take a while

ima force my yugioh brain to read]

[carmine plaza]

How does reaction work do i lose my action on my up-coming turn or do i have to of held my action then end my turn to be able to react?

I tired googling it and i get mixed answers

[hearty blaze]

Reactions are specific actions you can take on other people’s turns. It’s a seperate thing from actions and bonus actions

[carmine plaza]

really, so i don't have to of held an action on my last turn ? It' just it's own thing?

[hearty blaze]

that’s referring to the Ready action

[carmine plaza]

oh okay cool thank you

[inland zephyr]

i forcefully tried to understood

[sour orchid]

Hello

[wild onyx]

Howdy. What's on your mind today?

[sour orchid]

I want to know if the characters needs to be created or I can use already created characters

Like a fictional character

[echo kelp]

You should create characters based on the game rules for best results - but that the character concept can be inspired from other media

[wild onyx]

(Quickly deleting what I was writing there)

Sure, you can use an existing character as inspiration.

The trick is identifying what parts of that character you can replicate in D&D, while also ensuring that it fits the setting provided.

[wild onyx]

Do you have one you're thinking about?

[rustic trellis]

Hello

[lost silo]

Howdy. Let us know if u have questions

[sour orchid]

Agent 47

Hitman

[wild onyx]

Alright. He's got some strengths, sure. What would you want to try and bring across?

(And while you're pondering that, what makes them a good fit for the world of heroic fantasy adventure? I've got an idea but don't want to spoil it.)

[sour orchid]

Well he is a programmed assasin

He can disguise

He can use instinct

He is really good at using guns and distractions

[wild onyx]

Okay, let's hit those in order:
Disguise: easy. The Deception and Disguise Kit proficiencies, or spells like disguise self or alter self.
Instinct, aka Hitman vision: bit more tricky but Perception proficiency and the Alert feat could do.
Guns: not a common thing, but there are workarounds.
Distractions: there are plenty of items that can be found in the equipment list that can be used for that, plus spells of the illusion school.

[devout shell]

Well greetings everyone!

[wild onyx]

Think a rogue or possibly a warlock could help get to where you're going with this. Why not hit up the free rules and take a look at what those classes offer?

[exotic remnant]

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[potent geode]

mmmmm i forgot my shi again

[wary sparrow]

Helloo guys erm how does one actually start playing dnd on text 💀

[hearty escarp]

You can search for "pbp" which stands for play by post to find helpers on that. If you want to get a look at how it can look like, the DDbeyond forums have quite an active pbp community:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/forums/dungeons-dragons-discussion/play-by-post

Each thread here is a separate group/adventure

[sour orchid]

And now where do I send the character sheet ?

[fast island]

helooo

[wheat crystal]

If you’d like your sheet reviews feel free to share it here or in #character-discussion !

If you made it on D&DBeyond you can send the share link. If you made it via some other method (e.g. physical, PDF) you can upload the sheet to a trusted file sharing site like Google Drive and send the share link to that!

[sour orchid]

And now what ?

I go find a game and then ?

[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.

[sour orchid]

I found one

[wheat crystal]

Welcome!

[woven torrent]

any tile or wall reccomendations from people who use irl boards they make?

[dire fox]

I have basically created my character so what next steps do I need to do?

[harsh fjord]

Have you given the rules a read?

[dire fox]

Reading it now

[harsh fjord]

Finding a group would be the step after. You can search on the server by following the instructions in #find-a-game!

[dire fox]

K

[chilly kettle]

Hello

We are kinda at the start of our character building and we have a new ability score

Engineering ability score. It's like strength and wisdom etc.

This is a homebrew campaign

But here is the thing, with normal blank sheet we have strength, dexterity, charm, Wisdom, constitution, intelligence.

How can we add extra ability score?

[loud pumice]

Is it a physical sheet or online/pdf?

[chilly kettle]

Online sheet

[loud pumice]

In that case I'm not sure, this question may be better suited to #homebrew

[chilly kettle]

Thank you.

[clever tundra]

okay me and my girlfriend want to start playing we have no idea what to do so if someone can walk us through it that would be amazing

[grand grove]

Hiiiii!! uhm ive been seeing a lot of my fav artists playing DnD and i wanna join in and i have no idea what to do :/

i'm also rlly interested in homebrew but its sooo confused

[exotic remnant]

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[loud pumice]

@clever tundra @grand grove For the both of you I'd recommend reading the basic rules, especially the first few chapters.

[grand grove]

like the player's handbook?

[loud pumice]

Also Jay I wouldn't recommend homebrewing just yet

[loud pumice]

yes

[grand grove]

got itttt

[grand grove]

ar thxx! much appreciated

[echo kelp]

Free basic rules that everyone can use to get started: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024

[chilly kettle]

Hello again

I have built a character sheet

But one question, for spellcasting I used charisma as spell cast ability

What is spell save dc and spell attack bonus?

What to fill in those?

[hearty blaze]

Spell attack bonus proficiency bonus + spellcasting ability mod

And save dc is 8+prof bonus+ spellcasting ability mod

(Mod being modifier)

So what’s your level and charisma stat?

[wild onyx]

https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024/spells#SavingThrows

[hearty blaze]

Ty. The rules are in the link above

[chilly kettle]

Okay my cha is 14 and modifier is 2+

[hearty blaze]

And your level?

[chilly kettle]

I'm lvl1

High elf

[hearty blaze]

Your spell save DC is 12 and your spell attack modifier is +4

Proficiency bonus is +2 at level 1, so it’s 8+2+2 for DC and 2+2 for spell attack modifier

[chilly kettle]

Thank you. Can you explain them? Rules make it...to complicated

[hearty blaze]

Explain how I got them or what they do?

[chilly kettle]

What they do

[hearty blaze]

When you cast spells, it often calls for either an attack roll, or force the enemy to do a saving throw. If it’s a spell attack roll, you roll a D20 and add the spell attack modifier on top of that

If it’s a saving throw, the enemy must roll to me it beat your spell save DC or suffer the full effects of the spell

Does that make sense?

[chilly kettle]

So since my save dc is 12

If they roll less than 12 they get fully hit?

[hearty blaze]

Yup!

Fireball for example, if they roll 12 or above they take half damage

[chilly kettle]

Also for spell attacks. And every attack. Is a d20

But if there is necrotic damage is there an extra 1d8?

All technicality makes me slightly confused.

[hearty blaze]

A spell attack roll is a d20 yes. As for the necrotic damage wdym?

[chilly kettle]

Well like shadow magic. Shadow ball deals 3d8 necrotic damage.

...is that different? That is different.

Okay confusion I have returned to you.

[hearty blaze]

Is this a specific spell?

[chilly kettle]

Okay what about acid splash?

That seems simpler

[hearty blaze]

So the enemy rolls a dexterity save, and if they fail the save they take 1d6. If they succeed they take no damage

[chilly kettle]

It is. I think.

[hearty blaze]

Important to note you don’t add this modifier to the damage unless specified otherwise, only the ‘to hit’ roll

[main fulcrum]

3rd party maybe since I don't recognize that one. But regardless, if the spell says it's a save than the target makes the d20 roll

[chilly kettle]

Hmm...can you show me action? Like I use cha for casting acid splash

[main fulcrum]

You only make attack rolls with spells if they say you do

[hearty blaze]

You would use charisma if it’s your casting stat yes

[chilly kettle]

Okay now I understand the Spell save

[hearty blaze]

So say you were using it on me, I’d have to roll a d20. As I just rolled a 4, I’d fail the save and take 1d6 damage

[dire fox]

Is this right? Strength = 8 modifier = -1
Dexterity score = 13+2=15 modifier = +2
Constitution = 14 modifier =+2
Intelligence = 11+1=12 modifier = +1
Wisdom = 15 modifier = +2
Charisma = 10 modifier = 0

[chilly kettle]

Cha is my casting ability

[hearty blaze]

Yes

[chilly kettle]

Just a 1d6 damage?

[hearty blaze]

Ye

[dire fox]

K thx

[chilly kettle]

What about my ability modifiers

[hearty blaze]

What about them?

[chilly kettle]

I have 2+

[hearty blaze]

Oh that

[hearty blaze]

^

[chilly kettle]

Also for spells do they use a different die than the d20

[hearty blaze]

Usually only for damage

[chilly kettle]

So I need to speak with dm?

[hearty blaze]

No, you just don’t add your charisma modifier to your damage

[dire fox]

Whats the difference between looking for players vs looking for community?

[chilly kettle]

Honestly spells really really confuse me. I barely understood what and how spell slots work

[dire fox]

What about d100 what do there?

[hearty blaze]

We often roll the equivalent of 2d10’s, one for the tens and one for the single digits

[dire fox]

Ok

[harsh fjord]

Looking for Players is where DMs post for a game: a one-shot or an ongoing campaign. A community post is a Discord with many players and DMs, which may be in a sort of living world or just might be a pool of folks who play when availability matches up.

[dire fox]

So how do players find a.. dm?

[hearty blaze]

It’s a bit more complicated yeah. Think of it this way:
You have an attack bonus to determine how accurate you are
You have a spell save DC to determine how hard it is to resist your spells
The rest are just what your spells say they do

[harsh fjord]

You post in #looking-for-dm by following the instructions in #find-a-game!

[hearty blaze]

Type in /looking-for dm and fill out the form

[chilly kettle]

Ooooooohhhhh

Okay let's see if I got this straight

[dire fox]

K

[chilly kettle]

The bonus thing is just how good I'm at that thing and likely to succeed.

Save dc is how likely I'm to blow them up and how much they need to get to save their buts.

And if a spell says it is a 1d8 fire damage like fire bolt, with a 14 cha,2+ bonus. If they fail the save dc. They get hit with 1d8 damage?

[chilly kettle]

...I'm lucky my dm found me;-;

[dire fox]

So community is you play when you can and same for dm and other players, meaning you might have different dm and players? Vs looking for dm?

[hearty blaze]

Firebolt is a spell attack roll. Not a saving throw

[chilly kettle]

...

[hearty blaze]

It can be like that yeah. Looking for community is for dnd servers while looking for players is for a specific game

[chilly kettle]

Okay it is an attack. And says it deals 1d8 fire damage

[hearty blaze]

The rest was correct

[hearty blaze]

So you’d roll a d20 and add +4 to the roll, and match that against my AC

[dire fox]

Is looking dm a better way to start as a new player?

[chilly kettle]

OOOHHHHH

[hearty blaze]

I’d say try both

[chilly kettle]

Okay that makes sense

[hearty blaze]

You also wouldn’t add anything to the d8, fyi

[chilly kettle]

Say, I got an 18

You got 17

And save dc is 12

Fire bolt damage is 1d8

What happens?

[hearty blaze]

Wdym “I got 17”?

17 AC?

[chilly kettle]

On your saving throw

[hearty blaze]

Fire bolt doesn’t involve a saving throw

Ok for example

[chilly kettle]

Huh

I'm listening.

[hearty blaze]

You roll a 18, my AC is 15. You beat my AC, so you roll 1d8 for damage.

Do you know what AC is?

[chilly kettle]

I forgot;-;

[hearty blaze]

?tag new ac

[exotic remnant]

Armor Class (AC)

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

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

[chilly kettle]

Oh. Yea now it makes sense. What if i roll 13?

[hearty blaze]

You roll a 13, your modifier brings it up to 17 which beats my 15 AC so I still take damage

[chilly kettle]

With modifier I get 13. Then what?

[hearty blaze]

Then you miss and I don’t take any damage

[chilly kettle]

It's starting to make sense now

Ooooooohhhhhhhh

This makes soooo much sense now

[chilly kettle]

Thank you so very very very much

[hearty blaze]

Np. Remind me do you know how spell slots work

And prepared spells

[chilly kettle]

Yes! I think I learned that

[hearty blaze]

Do you know the spellcasting rules for casting multiple times a turn?

[chilly kettle]

So I have 3 spell slots. I have 1lvl spells. I use 1 1lvl spells and one spell slot is used so I have 2 now

[hearty blaze]

Yup

[chilly kettle]

....huh?:0

[hearty blaze]

Better to learn now than later. Do you know what game version you’re playing in?

Specifically 2014 (5e) or 2024 (5.5e) rules

[chilly kettle]

Hm. I'm in a homrbrew campaign. And have a class that's a rouge shadow mage

[dire fox]

Im trying to send if looking for dm but im not shure how to input info ie if im new etc

[chilly kettle]

It uses shadow points to cast spells

[dire fox]

How do u know what version?

[hearty blaze]

Ah, that’s why I’m not familiar with the spells

[hearty blaze]

The DM usually decides it

[chilly kettle]

Basically spells can cost 1 SP or 2 SP

if I have 3 shadow points I can cast both?

[hearty blaze]

Even homebrew campaigns should be based off a version. But if you dunno you can always learn that rule later

[main fulcrum]

If it's homebrew, you likely will have to talk to your DM for the specifics

[chilly kettle]

Yup

[hearty blaze]

I can’t help you with homebrew rules unfortunately

[chilly kettle]

Thank you

[chilly kettle]

Thank you still. I need to ask about this to my dm

Hmmm. Is there anything else?

I'm trying to remember if I had any other questions...any tips?

My abilities are 10,10,10 ,14 ,14 ,17. High elf.

[hearty blaze]

Like overall?

[chilly kettle]

Yup

[hearty blaze]

Be nice to the DM and the other players
Don’t go past boundaries
Don’t attempt to test or annoy the DM for no reason
If possible bring your own dice
Know what your character can do, please (it helps the game progress faster and prevents disputes because you don’t understand the ruling)
COMMUNICATE

[dire fox]

Figured out

[hearty blaze]

Noice

[chilly kettle]

Noice. My dm is pretty cool and we talked bout the possibility of teddy bear with a machine gun and he said he had same idea

Also noted for knowing what my character can do.

[hearty blaze]

Oh and I almost forgot

Dying is suboptimal and kill things till they die

[chilly kettle]

Oh! I almost forgot too

[chilly kettle]

...sweet! XD

[chilly kettle]

So for my spell save dc and spell attack bonus they get changed as I level up no?

[hearty blaze]

Yup!

Either when your charisma or your proficiency bonus goes up

[chilly kettle]

Now they are

Spellcasting modifier:2+
Spell save dc:12
Spell attack bonus:4+

[hearty blaze]

Yup

[chilly kettle]

So when my charisma becomes 17

How do they change?

[dire fox]

I have a question if I can make my character this- id like if my character could be Deaf

[chilly kettle]

I think you can do that

[hearty blaze]

The formula is 8+prof bonus+spell mod (+3)
So it’d be 11+ your proficiency bonus

[dire fox]

K

[hearty blaze]

I’d usually advise against it

[dire fox]

Why?

[hearty blaze]

Communication is one of the most important things in dnd, and being deaf makes it very difficult to do that effectively

[dire fox]

Welp no different from my life lol, but if could make it so my character has a device that allows her to hear, and only time wouldn't is when the device is off or broken.

[chilly kettle]

Hello. Are you interested in playing with us?

[hearty blaze]

Then that’s fine, could be fun. Run it by your DM

[dire fox]

Mabey when would matches be etc?

[dire fox]

K cool

[hearty blaze]

Soliciting for games isn’t allowed outside of the proper channels btw

[chilly kettle]

Speak with my dm for details. Here-

That's his username

[chilly kettle]

Huh? This is dnd game?

[dire fox]

K

[chilly kettle]

Like we are lacking in players

[hearty blaze]

Like organising or looking for games isn’t allowed

[chilly kettle]

Oooohhhh! Sorry!

[hearty blaze]

I just don’t want you to get smited lol

[chilly kettle]

Uh yeah, thanks 😅

[dire fox]

But discussing it is? Lol

[hearty blaze]

Thems the rules

[chilly kettle]

Let's go to that channel thingy

...where is channel?

[hearty blaze]

#looking-for-dm probably

[dire fox]

Ik ik just find sometime the rules to be bit... out there or sorta backward conflicting

[hearty blaze]

Or DM’s

[chilly kettle]

...I...can't write there

[chilly kettle]

I will dm you

[dire fox]

K

[chilly kettle]

Also, seriously thank you bro 🫂

[hearty blaze]

No problemo

[turbid bough]

Hi I’m wondering could I have a kalasthar who is blind but can “see” through their quori?

[echo kelp]

Ask your DM - ultimately it's up to them if that makes sense at their game/campaign.

[turbid bough]

Ok thanks

[turbid bough]

But I was wondering if it was possible

[echo kelp]

Again ask your DM - it's only possible if they say it is.

[rugged birch]

As far a flavor goes yea that's fine. But if you wanted any unique benefit or quirk then definitely ask the dm

[turbid bough]

Ok

[placid lodge]

Hello, I’m new!

[exotic remnant]

Welcome to Adventure!

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

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

^ Useful links and info in the embed message above

[placid lodge]

Cool! Thanks!

[echo kelp]

Feel free to ask specific questions here as you're learning and run into things

[placid lodge]

I’m not new to playing. Just DM-ing. But still, thanks!

[echo kelp]

Ah well you might like #dm-discussion and #dm-world-building then!

(check #channel-guide to see our many channels for specific topics)

[placid lodge]

Cool! Thank you!

[exotic scroll]

Hiya guys

[exotic scroll]

I haven't played dnd before
My friends do they said learn the basics and come to play with us
So what do I need to learn to get through the campaign

Remember I know nothing

[dark sonnet]

had any approach in some games like Baldurs gate, mewgenics, diablo, etc. etc?

[exotic scroll]

No not a one

[dark sonnet]

okey, then lets start with something basic that will slowly help to understand
Or how i started and learned

Lets make your character.
Any fantazy idea you have in mind or smt like that?

[exotic scroll]

Okie I am listening

[exotic scroll]

Like class or just the character?

[dark sonnet]

Call it an orc that go with no armor to the battle holding big weapons in each hand
An elf using a bow and shooting arrows from distance and being agile

[dark sonnet]

Anything, an idea that is in your head, something you saw from a movie, book, game, etc. etc.

[exotic scroll]

Does entomancers exists in DND?

[dark sonnet]

What would be an Entomancer? i might know if there is something like that but dont know that term

[exotic scroll]

Like it's a wizard who uses bugs to fight
Ento=bug
Mancer is like necromancer pyromancer
As in those

[dark sonnet]

okey, there is something like that but not a Wizard perce

There is classes, each class have their features and specialize in some stuff.
Each class fit into a category

Martial's (people who dont use magic like base concept but mostly their martial features)
Fighter, Barbarian, monk and rogue

Casters (Characters who use magic like principal concept and work around it)
Wizard, cleric, bard, druid and

Hybrid (Classes that use either magic and their martial features)
Paladin, Ranger, Warlock and artificer.

Each class have his ways to be played and limits. You dont need to know what every one does, but have an idea would help

[exotic scroll]

Druid and ranger seems interesting

[dark sonnet]

And each class posses sublcasses that add a layer of stuff, either giving them magic, upgrade some features or give them features that are around an idea

[exotic scroll]

Subclasses? Damn everything you say something a new layer appears to this

[dark sonnet]

Yep, each one of the 12 classes have them and they do that, again, you dont need to know everything about EACH one of them and its totally okey being able to read your stuff.
But have in mind a bit what your class do so you arent all the time checking, with time you will remember them.

[dire fox]

For example i picked high elf whose class is druid and background is sage

[exotic scroll]

They're still races too

[dark sonnet]

Yep, but that is another thing
A character most of the time is
Race
Backstory
Class (and in some future unlock the subclass)
Equipment//Feats

[dire fox]

Like im elf with subrace of high elf

[exotic scroll]

I think I would play an
A lone elf traveler who is a druid
What is equipments and feats

[dark sonnet]

okey okey, remember that each Race have its features too
+1 or 2 to some stats, nightvision or some resistances, etc. etc.
Be always open to read the stuff and take your time to understand it

[exotic scroll]

Is there like a handbook I can read?

[dire fox]

Also with what I selected I have 6 languages

[dark sonnet]

Yep, there is the page DnDBeyond where you could find a players guide that will introduce you to DnD

[dire fox]

Yes def take your time and think about who u want to be in the campaign

[exotic scroll]

Okie will do

[hearty barn]

Class selection is one of the most fun parts of character creation imho

[dark sonnet]

I always recommend to have an idea at first, like "i want to be a guy who use mostly fire spells and want to burn things" and slowly adapt it to a Character

And i always recommend too "Less is more", so having a basic concept is better than complicate yourself with so complex stuff

[exotic scroll]

I just looked at how many races in DND and holy hell

[exotic scroll]

I want to be a wizard or a archer I like em

[dark sonnet]

if you googled it, yeah, there is a lot.
But i will stop that train and tell you there is a difference between RACES and Playable Races.

[exotic scroll]

What you mean playable races

[dark sonnet]

You can play like an elf, orc, etc. etc.
But in base game, you cant play like a Minotaur, or a giant, etc. etc.

[exotic scroll]

What about a filborg that seemed interesting

*firbolg

[dark sonnet]

The game have like we would call it "DLC's" that are extra books for every edition

Each book either add stuff to things already made, like races or subclasses or add content in general (regions, enemies, equipment,etc.etc.)

[exotic scroll]

Each book?

[dark sonnet]

Yep, think that DnD is like 50 years old or more. So everything, rules, worlds, etc. etc.
Was and is in books

There is older editions, like the first and second and third.
Actual editions are the 5e, that is pretty friendly to new players.

[exotic scroll]

50 year...

[exotic scroll]

Thankiesss for help franco imma go and read the handbook

Also one last question
How do you learn spells if you're a spellcaster class

[dark sonnet]

Each spellcaster class have a list of spells and would tell you which level of spells you have access and which spells

A cleric can access to Guiding bolt but other classes cant (At all, that is a whole other thing you will learn in a future)

[hearty barn]

Most spells you'll use will become available as you level up

[dark sonnet]

You would just see the list, how many you can Know and finally pick whichever make you happier

[steady plank]

explained in either the PHB or the Basic Rules found on dndbeyond

[dark sonnet]

Enjoy the read, if any question this place have always people available to answer them

[hearty barn]

Spell slots took me forever to figure out LOL

[dark sonnet]

learned to view it in some... weird ways

[hearty blaze]

I learnt a gun analogy

[dark sonnet]

You have spell slots, that are the capacity of your gun
Each level of them is a bigger caliber
You can shoot a lvl 1 spell in a lvl 3 caliber making it get upgraded in some ways

You can make your spells stronger but never weaker

Each caster class have its... ways to work around it

Wizard get a lot of bullets and access to many kinds of them
Sorcerer can manipulate and change the spells to adapt them to its needs
Warlock get powerfull spells and few but they recharge easier than other classes
Cleric, bard, artificer most of time work with supportish spells
Druid and ranger is the weird guy that use nature magic

[hearty barn]

First campaign I ever tried we were all new so spell slots were just... ignored on accident. Didn't end up mattering since I just spammed eldritch blast but like... yeah lol

[gaunt narwhal]

Hey never played d&d before would like to not sure how to start tho or get people to play with my therapist said it was a good way to meet new people so here I am would like some help would be appreciated

[exotic remnant]

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[vital sail]

Welcome! On the above links you can get an introduction to DnD. Feel free to ask questions.

[gaunt narwhal]

Ok

[void wraith]

hi guys! i’m dming for the first time in five hours and have no idea what to do

any tips?

[loud pumice]

Don't be upset if things don't go how you expect.

[exotic remnant]

No tag dmtips found in category new.

[lost silo]

?tag new dm tips

[exotic remnant]

What is a Dungeon Master?

• In Dungeons & Dragons, one person serves as the Dungeon Master, the game’s lead storyteller and referee. The DM runs the adventure for the players, who navigate its hazards and decide which paths to explore.

How does it work?

• Learn how to be a Dungeon Master with this YouTube video or D&D Beyond article.
• The Basic Rules are available at no cost and cover everything you need to know to play.

Where do I start?

• Decide what kind of campaign you want to run. Here’s a few good options for new DMs.
• Get advice from your fellow Dungeon Masters in #dm-discussion and #dm-world-building.

[chilly kettle]

Hello

I have a question about selfcast and self magics

Like some have the range of 30ft. Some 60ft.

Some are self. Some are selfcast

Does the self range mean it can only be cast on myself...or on those that are close to myself as well?

[loud pumice]

Self means only on yourself, if it said touch or has a range then you can choose others or yourself

[chilly kettle]

Tsk...so no loophole to exploit...sad😔

Wait...

[wild onyx]

Have you got an adventure prepared?

[chilly kettle]

What about enchantment? Like enchanting a weapon but range is self

Can I...grab my party weapons...then enchant them?

[chilly kettle]

Howdy Mr smith

[wild onyx]

Find an example spell and we'll see.

[chilly kettle]

How are you?

[wild onyx]

Howdy Noctis. Another fine day in the mines.

[devout shell]

Oh hey @wild onyx !!

I've got to tell you something!

[hearty blaze]

Oh hello lad

[wild onyx]

What's up?

[devout shell]

Hey wassup! How ya doin'?

I also had to share this with nugget aswell!!

I have found my first campaign!!
And our first session will be starting soon!

[chilly kettle]

MR NUGGETS!

Hellooooooo

How have you been?

[hearty blaze]

Alive

[wild onyx]

Ah, good job. Any thoughts on what kind of character you'll be bringing?

[hearty blaze]

Congrats! Got it faster than many I know

[chilly kettle]

Drain (Enchantment)
Casting time: 1 Action
Range: Self
Components: M (A melee weapon)
Duration: 1 Minute (Concentration)
Level Gained: 11th Level
At 11th level you can enchant weapons with life draining. Upon dealing damage with an enchanted weapon you gain HP equal to half of the HP that the target lost.

[chilly kettle]

So much faster than me😭

I have waited 2 years

[hearty blaze]

You could grab an ally’s weapon, enchant it and give it back to them

[hearty blaze]

That’s longer than most

[wild onyx]

Yup. It's still your concentration though, so bear that in mind.

[hearty blaze]

Indeed

[chilly kettle]

....huh?

[hearty blaze]

You see how it says the spell requires Concentration?

[chilly kettle]

Yes

[devout shell]

Yeah they are a barbaric elf. I have also written (a part of) their backstory.

[devout shell]

Think it's just a luck 😅.

[wild onyx]

https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/free-rules/rules-glossary#Concentration
Important to know about.

[hearty blaze]

That means you can’t use any other spell that requires concentration when you’re casting it without losing its effects and have to roll each time you take damage to keep its effects active

[chilly kettle]

Oh? A barbaric elf? :0

Sweet. Whats the backstory?

[chilly kettle]

Ohhhh

Thank yooouuuu

[chilly kettle]

Thanks smirth Mr!

[devout shell]

I cast "Happiness"!!!

[hearty blaze]

I am happy! I am also alive

[chilly kettle]

Oh also guys

[devout shell]

It is kinda long.. Should I share write it in my character sheet and share it?

[devout shell]

That's good, I am glad to hear that!

[chilly kettle]

Like I lost motivation to look for parties ti join after looking for a while back then.

But now after I joined one(thankfully my dm found my dumbback;-;) I want to look for other dnd campaigns too in the future. How do I do that? It's been a while and memory is foggy

[hearty blaze]

Write a three sentence version

[lost silo]

It would be great thing to share over in #character-discussion

[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.

[hearty blaze]

you can check out #find-a-game for information on how to find a group online. To make a post, type the appropriate command in any chat channel. There’s also DnD beyond forums, reddit or roll 20.

[devout shell]

I am not creative enough to summarise it in 3 lines 😅

[chilly kettle]

Thank yoooooooouuuuu

[hearty blaze]

i suggest to focus on these three questions:

1. Who are they
2. How did they get their powers/abilities/training?
3. Why are they adventuring
   Thought Mitcho Mancho’s right this is probably the wrong channel

[wild onyx]

(I'd make 1 their early years, origin or upbringing personally - save word count for the parts that are already on the sheet)

[chilly kettle]

Huh...interesting. now I have more ideas for my background.

[lost silo]

That’s not my name but yes this channel is for new folks to ask questions about the game. Character talk once created is great in that channel because many folks watch it to help in more depth

[chilly kettle]

Wait...I remember you too!

Hello mitcho san! How have you been?

[devout shell]

We sidetracked 😅

[lost silo]

I am well thank you.

[hearty blaze]

Oh that’s mb.
-# I always read it wrong somehow

[devout shell]

I will reply in character channel, hope that's okay 😊.

[grave robin]

hello

I’m new

[hearty blaze]

Hi new, I’m Nugget. Good morning afternoon evenin’

[urban shadow]

hello!

[lost silo]

Howdy. Let us know if you have any questions

[grave robin]

Yes, hello its nice to meet you!
right now I’m wondering where I can get started on making a character :3

[exotic remnant]

Welcome to Adventure!

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[lost silo]

Check out the The basics in the bot. It has some great info to get ya started. If u have specific questions pop on back

[urban shadow]

would recommend creating an account on dnd beyond and just having some fun with the character creator, also do what mitcho chano said

[wild onyx]

Do check over the free rules first and try picking a class, species and background for your character before you fire up DDB. The app has many options that won't all be relevant to you when starting off.

[grave robin]

What is DDB?

Ah

Got it

[brittle stump]

Hello everyone!!

Before I introduced myself I have one question. How do I set a server nickname?

[alpine crow]

Hello everyone!!!

[brittle stump]

Another bard!!!

Haiiiiiiiiiiii

[alpine crow]

heyyyy nice to meet you!!

[brittle stump]

Nice to meet you too. How are you?

[alpine crow]

good and how are you?

[brittle stump]

I'm doing great!

^^

[alpine crow]

great to hear!!

[brittle stump]

So, does this server ever host any games?

[alpine crow]

some times. theres a tap called looking for players. you can find a dm there who's looking for players to play a campaing

[brittle stump]

Thank you! ^^

[alpine crow]

Np

[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.

[brittle stump]

Also, I have an idea for a knife called "the bard's blade". Basically you use illusion to make it seem like gold, then give it to an enemy as persuasion, last when they are holding it you make it set off and the blade comes out the side cutting off their fingers.

[mint field]

oh hi everyone!! new here

hope everyon'e having a lovely day!

[alpine crow]

hello

[alpine crow]

cool

[mint field]

hii hii

[brittle stump]

Hellooo

[alpine crow]

i am having a good day. and you?

[mint field]

i'm having a lzy day but pretty good thank you!!

[mint field]

hiii how r u

my knowledge of dnd comes from the 11 hour long videos i binge watch on youtube soooo i'll be lurking around 👀

[brittle stump]

Im doing great thank you for asking. Hbu?

[timid locust]

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

[exotic remnant]

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[mint field]

awh thanks!! i'll go look around then!!😁 ✌️

[mint field]

i'm good thanks just lazing about

[brittle stump]

Nice

[woven torrent]

are vampires a level 1 party fight

[brittle stump]

Idk, sorry

[woven torrent]

what combat class at most can 4 level 1’s handle

class? hmmm

rating?

combat level?

[hearty escarp]

No, they're CR 13. You generally don't want to send anything higher than CR 1 at a level 1 party.

[woven torrent]

oh good lord

[hearty escarp]

CR stands for Challenge Rating. The easiest way to get a handle on it is to try out kobold fight club here: https://koboldplus.club/

[woven torrent]

scary link

[hearty escarp]

It's not scary, but
The official rules link to the encounter building rules is here if you prefer:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/br-2024/dms-toolbox#CombatEncounterDifficulty

[woven torrent]

any tips on dming for someone who’s awkward talking normally so it’s worse for roleplaying

[hearty escarp]

As someone who is also awkward but has been DMing for a while now: instead of acting out a scene, you can always describe it. This is called descriptive instead of active roleplay.

[woven torrent]

how about for conversations with npcs

[hearty escarp]

Imagine the difference between
DM (acting like a goblin): "What you got there goody-two shoes? Huh? Wanna pick a fight?"
and
DM (describing): "The goblin asks you rudely about why you're here."

[blissful beacon]

Instead of roleplaying the NPC's, you can talk as yourself instead of the NPC

Example: "the bartender asks if you heard about the orcs in town"

Deva beat me to it 😅

[hearty escarp]

Always good to have more examples!

[woven torrent]

is this still engaging enough to reel people in and get them into it? i’m also trying to dm for people who’ve never played a dnd like game or video game

[blissful beacon]

It is, in my opinion!

[ornate oak]

i think that highly depends on the player, but the answer is often yes

[hearty escarp]

Taking into account that people may have different preferences, yes, for sure. I've been doing a mix of active and descriptive roleplay for years now and my players always seem to have fun regardless.

[woven torrent]

is one objectively better to most to act instead of describe or do people not care for the most part?

[hearty escarp]

I don't think it's objective no. It's a preference argument.

[woven torrent]

and from there it’s just a conversation of i do this i do that i do this i do that but me as npcs and them as the pc?

[hearty escarp]

But what you could perhaps say is that people are maybe slightly more immersed if everyone acts out their character instead of roleplaying? But even then, some people might not like it.

Generally, the basic flow is:

1. DM describes a scene
2. Players say what they want to do
3. DM asks for any necessary dice rolls and describes the outcome
4. Repeat