#dnd-newcomers

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You still wanting to play?

solemn pendant
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Yea why wouldnt i

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You said your new right?

solemn pendant
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Yea

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Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

  • Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
  • Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
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Please note that group formation and solicitation are restricted to our looking-for channels.

Posts elsewhere are considered off topic and subject to removal.

You can use #find-a-game to learn how those channels work and make a post/thread or use dms

flint marten
kind vapor
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Not new to the game, but new to the server. Engineer in life, artificer in game, glad to be here.

wild onyx
static rose
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Im Pretty excited to host my first campaign PandaLurkHood

wild onyx
static rose
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It's with my friends who are new to dnd aswell...

It's a pre- steampunk setting and starts as a quest about finding his lost items...

midnight aspen
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I’m a bit confused about how to post a game advertisement.

wild onyx
static rose
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Then unknown to them, ends with fighting them an immortality seeker who is brother to that orginal quest giver and they are both from a different dimension 😁

wild onyx
cedar sluice
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quick strange question: what is the best and cleanest snack to have at the physical table during a session?

tranquil crow
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and it’s easy to share!

midnight aspen
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It keeps glitching out

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Is death a trigger word?

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My chaplain is going to be brutal and I was trying to add that I expect each player to have 5 characters ready to go because they can die multiple times in a game

cedar sluice
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you mean campaign

midnight aspen
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Yes

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Sorry my phone doesn’t catch everything

deft sigil
cedar sluice
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when you say 5 times in a game, do you mean over the course of a year or two, or do you mean per session?

midnight aspen
cedar sluice
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that honestly sounds so exhausting to play.

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however, people like dark souls.

midnight aspen
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I’m not saying it’s guaranteed to happen but there are a few plot points that are no win senarios

cedar sluice
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you might want to look into Faster, Purple Worm! since that's regarded as fairly brutal and a session goes on until there's a TPK. like, each and every session ends in a TPK. that's the niche of Faster, Purple Worm!

harsh fjord
midnight aspen
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I’m not exactly expecting every season to end in a tpk but there are some things that will if people don’t run

cedar sluice
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make sure to describe your campaign as a "meat grinder", to prepare players. like Tomb of Annihilation is a meat grinder campaign.

midnight aspen
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Okay fair

cedar sluice
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so its a thing that exists and people do play that. going in expecting a meat grinder and cranking out characters is something players occasionally look forward to. it allows them to try out a huge variety of classes and combinations.

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like, calling it that will attract players actively looking forward to it.

midnight aspen
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I appreciate the advice

wind scarab
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I created my character what do I do now

harsh fjord
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If you know the rules, try to find folks to game with. Read #find-a-game for all the info on using the server's Looking for Game/Group channels!

unique orchid
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I wanna start playing dnd cuz it looks hard ash but idk where or how to start. Any advice?

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wild onyx
vocal tulip
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Theres nobody free i suppose?

wild onyx
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Folk are always about. Ask a question, that usually stirs them up. Me, I'm off to bed.

unique orchid
zinc cairn
zinc cairn
rugged birch
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Careful yall. Soliciting games outside of #find-a-game might get ya bonked by mods. I ain't gonna tell you how to live just a friendly FYI is all. Hope your games are good regardless fr

echo kelp
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Taz is correct - it's off-topic to solicit/organize games outside of our Looking for Game channels. Please read #find-a-game to learn how to use our LFG channels to find a group/game.

wheat oxide
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Not so much a newcomer, but I finally found my first DM after a dang long time. I did my research, but my party members are completely new. PHB classes and subclasses only, we'll most likely be all variant humans but we might convince the DM to let us play any PHB race. We're playing by 2014. Any advice?

past prairie
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Starting with not advice, why PHB only?

Warlock of the fiend, berserker barb, draconic sorc, and champion fighter are probably the most straightforward options for complete newbies and have the least complicated mechanics.

wheat oxide
wheat oxide
past prairie
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Sometimes all we can afford is increased crit range and action surge

wheat oxide
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Battlemaster:

harsh fjord
wheat oxide
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Teaching the new players

harsh fjord
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Maybe grab several different cheat sheets online; if you're playing 2014, you should have a slew of options. I'd tell people at the beginning that you're happy to help answer questions, but don't offer advice/info unless asked for. Those would be my guideposts, personally.

lunar dock
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Hi

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Im new

rugged birch
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welcome!

lunar dock
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I've been playing with my friends for a while, but I decided to join a discord server to meet new people and to learn from them

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Im still quite inexperienced tho

rugged birch
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as am i. still some awesome peeps in here that even i am learning from. feel free to talk to anyone in any channel.

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well any channel meant for public talking of course lol

lunar dock
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Okay 👍

coarse stream
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Hi guys Im new

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never played

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any info?

stiff bobcat
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I wasn't sure where to put this but I need some help! I've had my dnd character for 4 years and just now got into a one shot campaign to see how I do, it's tomorrow, and I got attached to the placeholder names I had since the character shares the appearance that's slightly modified of Venti, but he's not really like Venti at all, so I used placeholder names for the environment and now I'm attached to it.

I've tried using generators, it's all just gibberish, I don't know what to do. I need to rename The Abyss, and Mondstadt, and Sumeru, and the Knights of Favonius, and some of the flowers in both, and a couple geographical areas. I tried looking at wind in german and it's literally just wind. I've tried looking at root words and nothing is right, I feel so stupid and like....hopeless for changing this, and what if I'm not attached to it so I can't even remember it? A person I'm playing with suggested I change it because it was too focused on canon stuff.

I've had the same thing for 4 years, I don't know what to do 😭

stiff bobcat
# coarse stream any info?

It would depend on what kind of info you want, I think. General info you might be better off with a cursory google search and then refine what you want to ask, maybe? The game is pretty complicated, it seems like.

coarse stream
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yeah

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i was just looking through some stuff for the last few days

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I know the basics but never played

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true rose
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so i just relized this is really expenive lol

wheat crystal
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If you want to purchase everything it certainly can be. Thankfully a good amount of content is in the free Basic Rules

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If you wanted more ways to access content if you can't afford it / don't want to purchase it, you have a few options as well

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  • Your local game store or library may have 5e books available to check out or peruse
  • If your DM uses D&DBeyond and at least one other person has a Master Tier subscription in the campaign, your DM can share their owned content with you
true rose
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ok ty :3

open violet
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Hi! I am new to dnd and don't really know where to begin i guess. Don't know anyone irl that also likes it so joined here to meet new people and to learn more about the game

Played baldurs gate 3 at least and listened to a dnd podcast but more that that I'm lost. Hope everyone has a good day! 🙂

stiff depot
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Hello!

open violet
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Hi, how long have you been into dnd?

stiff depot
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Me?

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I've always wanted to play it but never actually did and I know that elephants can jump higher then cats as they're stronger and in dnd the stronger you are the higher you can jump

hearty escarp
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Welcome blob_wave

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If you've got any particular questions, feel free to drop them here. The Pinned comments and the info bos from Dyno above also have a lot of useful links to get started.

stiff depot
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Ok!

low jasper
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Hey guys

open violet
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Hi!

open violet
stiff depot
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I know almost everything is hard at the start

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hjönk is this a German letter? [ö]?

open violet
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It's a Swedish letter, like hjonk but with an ö instead. My own little twist i guess

stiff depot
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Its also used in german

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Its like a oe

open violet
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Ahhh, that i did not know

stiff depot
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Your name would sound like but the e is not that sounded and just makes you say the o in a deeper tone

hearty escarp
clear plank
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is flurry of blows stacked with bonus unarme strike?

hearty escarp
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It's either or

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Both use a bonus action

stiff depot
open violet
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Hahaha, Swedish is aslo a confusing even though it's my birth language

stiff depot
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Wenn wir sprechen von deutsch lass von mein Muttersprache reden ein bisschen
Speaking of German—let's talk a little bit about my native language.

  1. Can you tell the difference?:
    Cc//Čč//Ćć
open violet
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I see a difference but unsure what the difference is

hearty escarp
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Common C, Dwarvish C, Elvish C

stiff depot
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Aha that might be correct to you but not to me

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So

  1. Cc is said the same as English
    2.Čč is said like "ch" but a lil slower and deeper but only a lil
    3.Ćć I said like "ch" but a lil lighter and faster then č
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Now know?

wild onyx
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Like French, the accent on the letter implies an emphasis on the pronunciation.

stiff depot
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Now Mr.Smith you've got it correct but not the right language!

clear plank
hearty escarp
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Yup! And sometimes more depending on subclass and which rules version you play

stiff depot
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The language was Bosnian btw

wild onyx
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The principle appears the same.

stiff depot
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Yeah kinda there's more letters like that like Šš that's a sh sound and Žž like the s measure

rugged gull
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Hello

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new here

formal tapir
rugged gull
formal tapir
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Let’s see if I can remember how the bot works

rugged gull
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;-;

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rugged gull
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i kinda know how it works

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you choose a class, species... build ur character basically.. each one has different traits. bonuses etc

gusty stream
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can i use a reaction spell after have used a bonus action spell?

rugged gull
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and the dungeon masters walks u thorugh the story where u make decisions

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that is pretty much all i know

formal tapir
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Reactions occur when it’s not your turn

rugged gull
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and yeha.... dice rolls decide how good u do

gusty stream
formal tapir
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You’ve got a good start, look over what Dyno sent

rugged gull
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aight

rugged gull
rugged gull
wild onyx
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#dnd-newcomers message has links to the basic rules, video guides and more information.

Try having a read through the first couple of sections of the 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!

wild onyx
rugged gull
topaz garnet
formal tapir
grave robin
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Hello, I’ve got a question

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I want to start making a character and I’m unsure of where to start, I know that I might need to roll for stats here and I believe that you guys have a bot for that?

edgy onyx
# grave robin I want to start making a character and I’m unsure of where to start, I know that...

#learn-to-play includes free rules, which also include ones for character creation
D&D Beyond also has a very useful character creator with which you can't really go wrong with

There is a bot Avrae, and you can use commands for it in #ddb-avrae-commands

Though do note that you don't need to roll the stats, you can also use basic array and point buy, and if you roll your character's stats, you generally need to do it with your DM present for that character to be allowed to be used by them to avoid cheating 😛

dusk forum
honest loom
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did i make a mistake choosing a sorc as my first character and being weak at roleplay

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or should i try to get out of my comfort zone of only being comfortable in battles

edgy onyx
# honest loom did i make a mistake choosing a sorc as my first character and being weak at rol...

You're making a mistake in trying to correlate class or mechanics with roleplay. Any class can be good at roleplay!
Roleplay is just about how your character responds to things, how they view things, what they want, what are they willing to do for things they want, etc. Whether or not your character wields a sword or shoots fire at someone to fight is not gonna change your roleplay potential

honest loom
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I'm the only one of 4 to invest in Cha

edgy onyx
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It just means your checks with charisma skills are gonna be higher, you don't actually need to be charismatic or great at roleplay in real life
If you're not feeling confident in roleplaying, or don't know the exact things to say, you could just describe to the DM what your character is saying, rather than saying things in character all the time

honest loom
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hmm,thanks , I'll try that out

edgy onyx
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Though as a tip, including at least the general idea of what they're saying is a good idea, to give the DM at least something to work off of

For example, instead of
"My character asks for a discount"
"My character attempts to persuade the guard to let us in"

"My character tries to go into a sob story about their poor family to hopefully get a bit of a discount from the merchant"
"My character tries to assure the guard that the party needs to get into the building to catch an assassin they know is hiding inside"

So a DM whose job is to roleplay most NPCs will still have some idea as to what way your character is trying to explain things, and can respond accordingly

rigid meteor
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Well uh, chat i wanna try dnd but i don’t even know where to start

honest loom
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lost silo
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Bryan check out the basics in the bot. Then come on back if you have questions

rigid meteor
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thank you

rigid meteor
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i made a character

lost silo
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Awesome!!!! Any questions

wild onyx
rigid meteor
solemn pendant
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I wonder is it difficult to be a GM

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Cuz seeing as how difficult it is to find a DnD campaign wouldnt it just be easier to make your own? But come to think of it i dont know anything about DnD

wild onyx
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It’s as difficult as you want to make it IMO - it has a bit more complexity then being a player because you need to help run the adventure and play the NPCs and monsters. But it’s also a fun way to play D&D from my experience.

solemn pendant
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Oh i forgot

echo kelp
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Don’t share your age folks! See server rules

solemn pendant
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I forget sometimes

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But my point still stands, why? Is it because younger folks are annoying or less mature?

echo kelp
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It has to do a lot with social and legal issues surrounding minors and playing with strangers online

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And yes maturity can play into that as well

solemn pendant
echo kelp
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And Australia’s recent legal changes, etc.

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But we can’t really dive into that as it gets into politics which is a no go here on our server

solemn pendant
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Cuz i see myself as mature since i mostly socialize with friends of my father

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I dont exactly mingle well with people my age (is this against the rule even if i didnt specify age??)

echo kelp
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You’re fine. I’ve run games with my kids who are minors along with adult coworkers and friends - it worked fine but that’s because I knew and trusted everyone and everyone playing knew and followed the expectations and boundaries so that it was safe and fun for everyone.

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But yeah being a minor can make it challenging to find an online group to play with as we noted earlier

solemn pendant
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Cuz it feels like im being handled like im 5, even though im as capable as an adult

echo kelp
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Yeah it’s just typical “better safe than in a legal mess” risk avoidance.

solemn pendant
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Like being sued? Whos going to make a legal case?

rigid meteor
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man i wa

echo kelp
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Oh boy… concerned parents, law enforcement based on actual issues of grooming/predation

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Etc

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That’s why we have the server rules against sharing personally identifying information on our server - we’ve had creeps specifically target minors

solemn pendant
echo kelp
solemn pendant
solemn pendant
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Tbh not the worst ive heard

echo kelp
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Anyway we should get back to D&D stuff - do spread your game search wide, be a chill and easy to get along with person in the spaces you’re in, and you might get some interested folks who wouldn’t mind having you in their game

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I know some younger folks here have managed to pick up games just by being helpful and chill here on the server.

solemn pendant
echo kelp
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People noticed, thought they’d be a good fit for their game, and they got an invite

solemn pendant
echo kelp
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Do be careful of the scammers though - offering a “free” game but later on telling you got to get paid art from their artist (often turns out to be stolen or ai generated art)

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And be wary of unsolicited friend requests

solemn pendant
echo kelp
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Get to know folks before accepting those friend requests!

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Anyhooo back to D&D - best wishes on your game search!

solemn pendant
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Idk why but it seems like common sense is a rare thing to have these days

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Anyways, is paladin a new player friendly class?

echo kelp
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It’s what I’d consider a mid-complexity class - but if you’re excited about it that matters more.

solemn pendant
echo kelp
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It’s got some fun features like the protective auras and being able to divine smite for some extra damage

honest loom
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forgiven my intrusion but speaking of paladin, if I'm only planning on playing a 1 to 5 lv campaign, Cha is not needed on the pali Right? especially with a sorc on the team

solemn pendant
harsh fjord
echo kelp
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harsh fjord
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My suggestion is to generate a handful of character options rather than just one. That way, if the DM does veto one concept, you're not stuck!

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I do think any concept can be taken to an extreme. "This character trusts no one, so every random NPC is Insight checked" would get old fast, if I were the DM for such a character.

timid locust
solemn pendant
harsh fjord
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I think some will, some won't.

loud pumice
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depends on the DM and the tone of the setting

wild onyx
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As long as it's subsumed into mostly passive activity and not an endless stream of whining to roll the dice, it can be fine.

solemn pendant
timid locust
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Remember that you don't decide when you roll

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Your DM does.

wild onyx
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The paranoid spy Mr Ghrey always sits with his back to the wall and an eye on the door. No rolls needed. He's wary around new folk, might ask prying questions - that's just roleplaying. As long as it's not disruptive, it's generally cool.

solemn pendant
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Kinda hoping to find 1 still but it may take a while

formal tree
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new to the game and i only know about it but have never really played it

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honest loom
harsh fjord
honest loom
timid locust
solemn pendant
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I get the rules and stuff and i know ive been told ill struggle that way but i learn through actions, so if i were to study for sum, id do an activity and actively see what i need to go through

timid locust
formal tree
honest loom
timid locust
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As for having to remind new DMs, hard to say without knowing them and their playstyle specifically.

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And your familiarity with them, too.

harsh fjord
solemn pendant
harsh fjord
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Nope.

solemn pendant
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Ill check it out, but i take its not a full on campaign just a tutorial

harsh fjord
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Correct. That way, you'll have a bit of direct experience to bring with you into a full game.

solemn pendant
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Hmm thanks

formal tree
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Ready to play Dungeons & Dragons?

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

  • Instructions for finding a game here on the server (including how to post in our #looking-for channels).
  • Suggestions for finding a game outside of this server.
  • Basic advice to help you in your hunt.
solemn pendant
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Wait in the second link i have to introduce myself do i have to use my real name?

harsh fjord
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I assume not, but you'd have to read their rules and such.

solemn pendant
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Im not exactly comfortable with sharing my name, its something only people i meet in person know

echo kelp
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Just be careful with what you share - typical best practices for online safety etc.

wild onyx
formal tree
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talks about dnd rules, what rules are these?

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oops found it in the link above

keen tapir
scenic sigil
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I wanna watch someone play a dnd one shot so thst i understand how it works in practice does anyone reccomend any good play through videos or anything

strange thunder
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Never played a Warlock. Are there any patrons that you'd advise as easier for a new player?

loud pumice
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I'd advise going for whatever the free rules on dndbeyond lets you, as the typically seems to be the easiest subclass for each class

solemn pendant
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Bro, Cant believe finding a session is such a hassle, as soon as you think you got one, "the timezone makes it so you gotto wake up at 3 in the morning" or the "need a computer" or its just full

loud pumice
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As I said yesterday, it can take some time, as I myself looked for months before I got into one

solemn pendant
harsh fjord
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Scheduling is one of the most difficult parts of the hobby, on top of finding a compatible group. Finding a game/group quickly is the exception, which is a matter of luck more than anything else!

solemn pendant
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At this point idc if the group is compatible i just wanna be in one

timid locust
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Patience is a virtue! dndFlumph

solemn pendant
cerulean zinc
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I wanna play DnD but multi week long campaigns are tough for me to accept

solemn pendant
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Multi week? Meaning more than once a week?

harsh fjord
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Then you'll probably wanna keep an eye out for one-shots or shorter games.

timid locust
main fulcrum
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Yep. Might want to check on AL or the other organized play options too.

cerulean zinc
main fulcrum
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AL can have longer campaigns but tends towards one-shot adventures

solemn pendant
cerulean zinc
timid locust
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They're popular enough. I don't know what the exact statistics are, though.

wild onyx
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Sure they do.

cerulean zinc
harsh fjord
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Adventurers League, the organized play program for D&D. Rata can describe it in more detail.

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?al

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What is the Adventurers League?

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main fulcrum
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There's also LoG if you happen to be near one of the cons running that. And WotC's new Enounters program which appears to bizarrely be connected to neither existing OP program 😅

solemn pendant
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What is VTT

harsh fjord
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Virtual tabletop. They're platforms that vary in their functions: some are just maps and tokens, some include character sheet management, dice, music, and video. Roll20 is one of the oldest and most popular.

solemn pendant
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Do you need a PC for it

harsh fjord
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Usually. They're not great for mobile most of the time.

timid locust
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Most work best on a PC. Some work... okay... on mobile or tablet.

solemn pendant
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I have a ASUS vivobook dunno if that would work

honest loom
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hope I get a pc one day

solemn pendant
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Does VTT cost money

loud pumice
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Some definitely do

timid locust
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Usually only for the DM.

solemn pendant
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How does 1 use it, is it a website or a application

main fulcrum
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Most of them are websites. You log in and join the virtual game

timid locust
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Which the DM sets up for you, kind of like a lobby

solemn pendant
main fulcrum
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Not automatically. But there are things like the Beyond 20 extension for Roll20

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Or your DM could be using the actual DDB maps

timid locust
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Depends on the software, but most can.

main fulcrum
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I don't build characters on DDB personally, so I don't tend to worry about that part 😅

solemn pendant
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Seems like alot of work for a digital tabletop game

timid locust
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It can be a lot of work for the DM, yeah. But definitely easier than finding a group in person.

solemn pendant
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So before i ask to join a session using VTT what should i do

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I havent found 1 yet but for the future

main fulcrum
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For something like roll20, you can create your own login and game and poke around to get familiar with it

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For something else where that's less possible, let the DM know you're not familiar and they should be able to help you with the basics

vital prawn
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Hi fam, so I am relatively new. What do you feel would be the best class, subclass, or multiclass for some necromancy? I know Wizard has it at lvl 5 (I think) but can any others do anything in a similar vein? Not interested in the Re-animator Artificer as that is a bit too different.

timid locust
main fulcrum
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The Necromancer subclass for wizard is the obvious choice. But yeah, I'd probably vote for something like Grave Cleric or maybe Spores Druid since they've got a bit of that vibe

vital prawn
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those are some rad suggestions to look into, thank you

timid locust
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But yes, basically any combat summoning is restricted until higher levels like 5+

solemn pendant
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One thing i wished i could be is just a generic knight, no special abilitys or powers just... a guy in plate with a sword

main fulcrum
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I mean, there's always Champion

hearty escarp
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Guy in plate with sword is very champion coded dndLol

solemn pendant
hearty escarp
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It's the one free subclass, so that's strange

main fulcrum
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Really? I thought that was the free option for fighter.

vital prawn
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more questions...
how are the species like relicborn, harvestborn, and stoneborn for playing? Fun, boring, difficult?

main fulcrum
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But I also don't use DDB, so nothing I suggest is based on that 😅

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And I've never heard of any of those species so probably third party?

hearty escarp
solemn pendant
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Ive been playing so much kingdom come deliverance, swordfighting is just so much better then "FIREBALL" or whatever powers are used

timid locust
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If you're looking for a knight or swordfighter, look no further than Fighter

solemn pendant
timid locust
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Nope, a Fighter is a master of all weapons

hearty escarp
#

Punching in particular is more of a monk thing

solemn pendant
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I think i should redo my character

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Also i made a post on DnD Beyond and got dmmed by a DM who actually has a good time zone for me but im a bit skeptical cuz he made no posts or anything and his account is a month and 6 days old

main fulcrum
#

Could be real, could be a scam. Hard to say. Unless they tell you to pay for art, then it's a scam

vital prawn
main fulcrum
#

D&D Beyond has a lot of third party options, like Crooked Moon

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Whether a group allows them is going to be up to the DM

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Something being on DDB doesn't make it official content (or even real sometimes for specific coding issues)

vital prawn
#

Yeah the DM is allowing them

main fulcrum
vital prawn
#

I assumed it was some sort of legacy or third party

#

I will for sure ask there, thank you.

#

How does anyone feel about multiclassing Bard and Sorcerer?

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Sorry, I am excited and have ideas

timid locust
#

Might not be the best. You usually don't want to multiclass unless you've got a specific mechanical interaction that you're aiming for

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In most cases, multicasting actually makes you weaker than just putting another level in your current class.

past prairie
#

I generally strongly recommend against multiclassing for people still learning the system esp as casters

vital prawn
#

good to know

vital prawn
noble pier
#

Is there anyway to find a specific Dnd community server ?

main fulcrum
#

Yeah, I've got a lot of weird multiclasses, but they're planned down to the T

past prairie
#

Even for seasoned players, multiclassing casters is just kinda gross and annoying sometimes. Not the worst though

main fulcrum
#

The thing to remember is that every level you take in a different class is a level you're not getting in your main class
So it's worth checking the opportunity cost

vital prawn
timid locust
#

It's usually much more effective to plan your subclass and abilities to cater to your vision than to multiclass.

vital prawn
#

okay, I might dig deeper into that. Thank you all for the help!

cerulean zinc
main fulcrum
#

But otherwise, you'll probaby just have to search for it if it's public, or get invited if its not

noble pier
solemn pendant
#

Is it plagiarism to just get a image from google and make it the photo of my character? Im not claiming i made it

timid locust
solemn pendant
#

Ok

rugged birch
#

I'd be relieved if my player wanted to Google artwork for their pc over.. the "art" I usually seepeepostrong

past prairie
solemn pendant
#

Sketched*

past prairie
#

Pinterest and artstation can be pretty good spots to work that are slightly more filtered than google images. Google images is such slop these days it breaks my heart

rugged birch
#

Yea I have an artist friend who has a better eye on stuff than I do so when I'm making NPCs I ask "hey what about this one" sometimes, or rather often it's super obvious but I like to double check

past prairie
#

I find a lot of really good monster art on pinterest ngl, especially for eldritch horror entitites its a great place because the similar results tabs bring up really high quality stuff

hearty escarp
#

Pinterest 🤝

I've got a npc art collection on there that has like 3000 images I can grab and since I'm an artist myself I am fairly confident that none of them are ai

main fulcrum
#

Yeah, I've got a bit of a personal collection for existing and potential characters

#

Someday I'll finish making the set of tritons whose art is all just Little Mermaid variants TashaLOL

glass thistle
trim shadow
#

A good thing to try is like pic crew avatar makers (dnd specified) as you can easily make a good ideal of what they look like. Same with hero forge.
Obviously you won’t get a kinda "100% acurrate" to what you envisioned without actually drawing em/commission an artist

past prairie
#

I am still waiting on my moleratfolk paladin commish ong

stiff depot
#

Can someone help me with my character sheet? Its on an app that's not dnd beyond

timid locust
#

What's the issue?

stiff depot
#

I dont understand some things like
1.Theres strength then score?

timid locust
#

Well, I can't exactly say how that particular character sheet has things laid out

#

But it could be referring to your [Strength Ability Score] and your [Strength Ability Score Modifier].

stiff depot
#

Thanks and I'll start just by finding a better sheet can you recommend one?

timid locust
#

Any classic fillable PDF is a great alternative if you don't want to use the DnD Beyond character builder

stiff depot
#

And the reason because im not using the DnD beyond on is because of books
Like I've got to pay close to 20€ just for a class and a sub-class?!

timid locust
#

That'll be the case no matter what legal method you use is.

wheat crystal
#

If you can’t afford or don’t want to buy the various D&D books that may have the content you want you have a few options to get them without paying:

  • Your local game store or library may have 5e books available to view and/or check out
  • If you join a campaign on D&DBeyond where at least one person has the book you want and a Master Tier subscription, the DM can turn on content sharing. Other partnered sellers like roll20 have their own method of content sharing as well iirc
stiff depot
#

May I ask something?

wheat crystal
#

Sure go ahead

stiff depot
#

What would be the best place for
15
13
15
12
12
15
As stats for a 5e [Goblin Artificer sub-class Battlesmith]?

past prairie
#

Man that is a decidedly...average stat spread

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15 int 15 con 15 strength, whatever wherever else

main fulcrum
#

Or 15 Dex instead of strength if you're not going bigger armor

stiff depot
timid locust
#

Is this before or after your ability score increase from your background?

main fulcrum
#

3d4 is not a standard method tbh

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And I'm not sure how it gave you those numbers either

past prairie
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3d4+4 is one way to do it

timid locust
#

Never even heard of 3d4

past prairie
#

I think thats what they mean

stiff depot
#

I meant roll 4 dice and take away the smallest number

timid locust
#

4d6, you mean

main fulcrum
#

Oh, yeah, 4d6 drop low is a standard option

#

So it's just the before or after stat bonuses question

stiff depot
#

What?

main fulcrum
#

Though do note that if you don't have a DM yet, you'll likely have to reroll regardless

stiff depot
#

I do

main fulcrum
#

Are the numbers you listed the straight dice totals?

stiff depot
#

Minus the smallest number

past prairie
#

The guardian of Yggdrasil was asking if that was including your racial stat bonus

timid locust
#

Amazing rolls if these are raw numbers without an increase from your background

main fulcrum
#

Then I would stand by the original recommendation and just advise adding+1 to each of the 15s with your bonus

stiff depot
#

I haven't even told yall the background or bonuses

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Or the race

main fulcrum
#

Or since you said 5e, check if your DM is letting you use the option to pick where the bonus goes

stiff depot
#

Lemme go ask him rq

wheat crystal
#

Just to confirm, you are playing 2014 5e and not 2024 5.5e, correct?

main fulcrum
#

You said 5e goblin artificer.
If they're not letting you use that option, you'll be locked to the default goblin bonuses

timid locust
#

-# God I hate the term 5.5e...

main fulcrum
#

I still mostly use 2024 tbh

stiff depot
#

Fuh

wheat crystal
#

Yeah I’m just going with the official statement on the name change, even though I dislike it too

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I compromise by also stating the year of release dndLol

stiff depot
timid locust
#

Hm.

stiff depot
#

I think he said or its just that 5.5e is compatible with 5e

timid locust
#

Ah, that's correct.

wheat crystal
#

Generally yes and no. They’re technically compatible with a little adjustment here and there specifically for character creation

main fulcrum
#

I would just ask how they're doing the stat bonuses then. If it's from your background, you'll have to pick one with good options for you or see if he'll let you make a custom one

timid locust
#

In that case, your species (Goblin) doesn't grant you any ability score increases. Your background is the source for any ability score increases.

main fulcrum
#

Personally I still only use 2014 backgrounds on my characters for more options, but not everyone allows that

stiff depot
#

Wait my backround is that I used to work at a forge

main fulcrum
#

Mechanical background not backstory

timid locust
#

That's your backstory. Your background is an option picked from a list of backgrounds in the game.

stiff depot
#

Oh ok

wheat crystal
#

This is actually where the muddying comes in for when a 5e/5.5e mix isn’t specific. Bonus ASIs were tied to species in 5e, and moved to backgrounds in 5.5e. If you’re allowed and planning on using a 5e species or background for a 5.5e character then you’ll need to ignore some parts and add others to make it compatible, and vice versa

stiff depot
#

So my background is just a goblin that know Dwarven arts

wheat crystal
#

And which of the backgrounds are you choosing to mechanically represent that choice?

stiff depot
#

Like a Clan adopted apprentice

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Or like A Dwarf-Artisan

timid locust
#

Star is trying to make a point: there's a list of backgrounds available to players, and you have to pick one of them to represent that backstory of yours.

rugged birch
#

Free rules has a couple options to look at but if you're in a campaign where the dm is allowing 5.5e and 5e they likely have books to give you a wider option of choices

wheat crystal
#

If I may ask Iroh, have you read the free basic rules yet? The information about backgrounds is step 2 of Chapter 2

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Though that’s for the 2024 5.5e basic rules. It’s again slightly different for the old 2014 5e rules which is why it’s important for your DM to be specific

timid locust
#

Sounds like the DM is running a 2024 campaign and allowing older content as well.

wheat crystal
#

Ah fair enough

timid locust
stiff depot
#

Hmmm

hushed drum
#

Hi is there a place I can look for campagins to join?

stiff depot
#

A hermit Artificer Battle Smith?

wheat crystal
hushed drum
wheat crystal
stiff depot
#

Can you recommend one?

stiff depot
wheat crystal
#

Backgrounds like Sage or Acolyte can provide an Intelligence bonus. There’s a few more in the PHB as well

#

And you should generally want to maximize your primary ability score(s) anyway. That usually means starting with a 17 in that stat (or one of them, if you have multiple)

stiff depot
#

So I should be a sage nah im going to stay as a hermit

#

Explains my backstory more

rugged birch
#

You can also ask your DM if they are allowing you to put your ASIs anywhere. It's an optional rule for 5e but I use it for 5.5e as well.

stiff depot
#

ASIs?

cedar sluice
#

every 4 levels or so you get the option to boost your ability scores or take a feat.

#

"Ability Score Increase"

stiff depot
#

Oh thanks

rugged birch
# stiff depot ASIs?

What spiffy said is right but for what I'm talking about is the ones you get from your starting background. Hermit background gives you the option to put either +2/1 or +1,+1,+1 in 3 ability scores. Those being Con, Wis and Cha. As an artificer you want your Intelligence as high as you can generally speaking. You don't have to of course. The optional rule I brought you would allow you to put those bonuses stats in any ability scores you wanted. Not just the ones stated by the Hermit background.

#

You will need to ask your DM if it's allowed tho

stiff depot
#

Oh ok! Tysm!

jaunty parrot
#

Hi

pale verge
#

hi

cedar sluice
#

howdy

hushed lintel
#

yopoo

cedar sluice
#

while i'm not familiar with that greeting, hello to you too.

nimble nest
#

Hello 👋

river saffron
#

Hi!

exotic remnantBOT
harsh fjord
#

Welcome! Take a look at the links above to get you started. Feel free to ask any specific questions you have!

dreamy crane
#

Hello, how can I play dnd, kinda new here. LFG

harsh fjord
cinder sorrel
#

Hi guys ive spent the last few weeks mustering up the courage just to talk in this server, Ive never played DnD but recently watched some campaigns like critical role and the shows based on that, as well as playing BG3, ive become enamored with this game as a concept and im curious was to where I can start, sorry if this is a common question or if im in the wrong place, I would appreciate any advice :)

exotic remnantBOT
harsh fjord
#

#learn-to-play and the first two sections of the rules linked above are the best spots to start!

vital pewter
#

I am new to being a DM and I just made my first story, idk if I did it right or not

loud pumice
#

really your story is only wrong, if your players aren't having fun

vital pewter
#

Oh okay

#

I also have the compain but I need a laptop or that be printed out

past prairie
hearty blaze
loud pumice
#

true

slow thicket
#

Which subclass do yall recommend for Rogue?

#

Beginner wise

lost silo
#

Assassin

past prairie
#

Seconding assassin, but only if the DM understands how surprise actually works lol

main fulcrum
#

Thief is the one I think is actually best mechanically

#

Especially in 2014, I'd go Thief over Assassin

#

2024 is a bit more even

past prairie
#

Counterpoint, teaching a newbie the joy of 2014 assassin bugbear Ahrithonk

main fulcrum
#

Teaching a newbie the sorrow of trying to actually get surprise....

delicate girder
delicate girder
past prairie
#

This isn't fallout, get outta here!

delicate girder
#

It works lol

#

I’ve done it

past prairie
#

Arcane thief with mage hand to plant explosives from a distance though 👀

main fulcrum
#

I mean, if a DM allowed it that's one thing

timid locust
delicate girder
main fulcrum
#

But bombs can't be assumed to even exist in a game by default

turbid saddle
#

hello people

delicate girder
turbid saddle
#

wheres a tavern and a bounty board

main fulcrum
#

This is the newbie channel, remember

turbid saddle
#

i am new lol

main fulcrum
#

This isn't that kind of server

delicate girder
#

Or mix said items to make a bomb it’s a base part of dnd most just don’t think a ton it

main fulcrum
#

It's a place to talk about D&D, not roleplay D&D

#

Bombs are an optional part of the game, subject to DM approval
And thus should not be assumed

turbid saddle
#

what channel is - i made a sheet and want to fight stuff

main fulcrum
#

This server doesn't host games

delicate girder
main fulcrum
timid locust
swift elk
#

hello

exotic remnantBOT
swift elk
#

So, ik a bit about how dnd works. I'm in a campaign rn actually, but there is a lot of downtime, so I got time to spare

echo kelp
#

Cool - well take a look at id:browse to see our many D&D channels for specific D&D topics and feel free to discuss D&D with the rest of us!

#

This channel is more for new to D&D folks to get help with getting started with the core game rules/mechanics.

swift elk
#

oh ok

#

well I'm still a bit new to this

echo kelp
#

If you have a specific question or something, the community can help answer it - but also welcome to the server!

swift elk
tidal wigeon
#

Hello, i’m completely new to dnd but have always been interested. I was hoping to look for some assistance and also just converse with experienced players! I’m a bit intimidated but also excited to learn :]

steady plank
#

you can find the free basic rules on dnd beyond, a good place to start, #find-a-game for if you want to try join a game, tho for new players it's better to play in-person games

tidal wigeon
#

Awesome, thank you!

keen dune
#

Thank you very much

atomic steeple
#

Hi, I'm not a new player, but my GF is.

What's the best way I can go about collaborating with her in creating a character?

She hasn't read much of the rules, nor does she know a lot of lore. All she knows is she wants to play. And I'm DMing for this campaign.

lean vortex
#

Show her a couple of the species and see if any stand out to her

#

Not kowing lore shouldnt really be an issue, just explain in broad terms the setting then give the rundown of the world like you would to any other llayer

summer oyster
#

Helloo

#

I have recently started DND

umbral rampart
stiff depot
summer oyster
#

Thanks a lot man i appreciate it

stiff depot
#

It is my pleasure!😁

summer oyster
#

But actually i am Indian and here people still play snake and ladder so i am a bit left out here

#

So this sis newcomers section right , well i am playing a rouge level 2

stiff depot
#

Ok nephew That is very nice!😁

summer oyster
#

Why are you calling me newphew btw

stiff depot
#

Its just how I call people sometimes

summer oyster
#

Okay great so are you aleader or somthin

stiff depot
#

Im as new as you!

#

Maybe not as new to the server but newer to DnD

#

Playing DnD I've watched a lot about it

summer oyster
#

Okayyyy so what do you play rouge barbarian or somthin else

summer oyster
stiff depot
#

A Goblin Artificer sub-class Battlesmith I wish to play as

summer oyster
#

Plz dont mind my typo😅

stiff depot
#

I do typos too sometimes!😁

summer oyster
stiff depot
#

Artificer is like a magic car mechanic

summer oyster
#

I mean we can actually play gobblin like we can select goblin race

summer oyster
stiff depot
#

Battlesmith is like a guy with a not so big robot

summer oyster
#

Sorry my knowledge is a bit too beginners level

summer oyster
stiff depot
summer oyster
#

Ohh isee i understand it a little bit now

stiff depot
summer oyster
#

Like that name

#

So you in group or party in somthin

stiff depot
#

No that's the name of the creature you can give it an actual name like copperclank

stiff depot
#

Maybe in like summer

summer oyster
#

Inst it summer already

proud kraken
#

Guh hi people ^^

stiff depot
proud kraken
#

My summer breaks starts the 20th

summer oyster
#

My summer break ends this june

stiff depot
summer oyster
#

Great

proud kraken
#

Mine ends sometime in August

#

Cuz thats when fall starts

summer oyster
#

Well where are you ll from

stiff depot
proud kraken
#

Ty!!

stiff depot
summer oyster
proud kraken
#

Im kinda upset that Wednesday was my last session of dnd at school

stiff depot
#

What one?

proud kraken
#

Until we come back from the fall

summer oyster
#

Wait how old are you all

proud kraken
stiff depot
#

Nice

summer oyster
#

Greattt

proud kraken
#

I think im older than yall

stiff depot
#

Ok 👍

summer oyster
#

Yell we got a gramp here😅

#

🥲my bad

stiff depot
#

No gramps

proud kraken
#

Nah ur good twinn

#

Thrn ur older...

summer oyster
#

Btw my character goes by Edmund Raven

stiff depot
summer oyster
#

Guess i became gramps myself😋

proud kraken
#

My character is named Shalkaav

summer oyster
#

Greatt

echo kelp
#

Hey folks - don't share your exact age. It is against server rules (see section on User Safety)

proud kraken
#

Oh sorry!!

echo kelp
#

Be careful with what details you share online here

stiff depot
#

Ok

summer oyster
#

Lemme delet sorry

echo kelp
#

We try and keep this a safe place but we've had unfortunate incidents of folks specifically targeting minors so we ask that everyone just not share personally identifying infromation here.

#

Thanks!

summer oyster
#

So sorry

dusk forum
summer oyster
#

Btw lroh i think i can call that , do you recommend so party or group for me

proud kraken
#

Sorry!! Ill try not to do again

echo kelp
#

Welcome to the official D&D server! If you're new to D&D, check out #learn-to-play and the basic free rules pinned here in the channel

#

And check out id:browse to see all our many channels for disucssing D&D

#

If you're looking for a game, read #find-a-game and see how to use our Looking For Game channels

stiff depot
echo kelp
#

As a note it's off-topic to solicit/organize games outside of the Looking For Game channels

#

So take game organizing to direct messages or the LFG channels

stiff depot
echo kelp
#

Oh I was just sharing information generally - it wasn't directed directly at you

stiff depot
#

Oh ok

summer oyster
#

Okay okay i mean i am still learning everything sorry if a m breaking any rules

echo kelp
#

If you need a refresher of the server rules: #rules
If you need clarification or have a question about them, go to #moderator-support and ask to speak with a moderator

proud kraken
#

Thank you!!

echo kelp
#

You're all good though - so back to D&D

summer oyster
cedar sluice
#

man, its sad that D&D is heading in a licensing digital books direction rather than staying with owning physical books.
things change. i just gotta deal with that.

echo kelp
cedar sluice
#

doh

echo kelp
#

Printed books however take a lot of time and effort and are not as easy to correct mistakes.
And logistics of printing and shipping and distributing can really make it expensive.
But D&D has no plans to discontinue printing/physical.

cedar sluice
#

well, they're happy selling physical books for now. but with all of this tied in digital preorder bonuses and digital maps and whatnot, i feel like its eventually going to go the straight digital route. there's a whole lot more they can do via live service digital platform kinda thing.

#

as i said, i just gotta get used to things changing. it happens

atomic steeple
#

why is this in the newcomers channel haha, i fear this might discourage new players from playing the game when viewing this channel

stiff depot
#

Might be true

cedar sluice
#

its like that part in the ASDF meme video thing, the "I'm gonna do an internet!" guy vs the "I'm gonna do a book!" guy.

echo kelp
#

I can see the concern and though I have no direct insight into what exactly the c-suite at WoTC/D&D are planning, they have made it clear they want to offer more digital offerings as it increases access/affordability but ultimately they want D&DBeyond to provide "D&D books/tools/services anywhere/anytime". But they have also made it clear they are not getting rid of physical. They just see this as extending the D&D product beyond physical offerings.

#

But yeah we should let the channel get back to it's intended topic lol

cedar sluice
#

anyways, back to my original reason in popping in this morning. physical character sheets. between the 5e character sheet and the 5.5e character sheet, which one seems to work better in sessions for newbies navigating info?

#

like i'm experienced so i have bias.

stiff depot
cedar sluice
#

yeah. i'm over here struggling to actually turn on and off rage in the thing. they're going in and trying to figure out how to program in homebrew on like day three.

#

however, there's times where they find out that the homebrew thing they wanted to make already exists as a base feature they can access.

kind monolith
#

as a dnd newbie, i think digital is nice because you have all these supporting systems helping build your first character. I do think its a lil worse that you also need the digital book in stuff like dnd beyond to make a chaarcter sheet to get the subroles you want but still its nice cause it just helps out a lot

cedar sluice
#

i've seen a lot of newbies still accidentally buying intermixed 5e and 5.5e physical books and getting really confused.

umbral rampart
#

I agree, the 5.5e core books especially could be a little more obvious that they are a distinctly updated edition. I’ve had some new players purchase the physical PHB recently and it wasn’t clear to either of them. It seems like most groups have at least 1 member (probably the DM?) that keeps up with all the happenings so I suppose it works out. If it’s a group of all brand new players? The Starter Set is probably the right call.

cedar sluice
#

i agree on any starter set being the better intro. it limits the scope and choice paralysis until there's more knowledge

#

my go-to is the essentials kit rulebook for newbies. unless they're using pre-gens, then the 5e starter set rulebook's fine.

unique wadi
flat socket
#

Hi, any tips on playing an online dnd one shot as a first time DM? I got a group of 5 friends together but we’re like forced to do it online because of proximity. And I’m the only one who is wiling to DM so… I need help

cedar sluice
#

i can't stress this enough, in whatever platform you are using for voice, make sure everyone is on push to talk instead of voice detect.

flat socket
#

We were just gonna use a discord group chat to be honest since we all discuss through there anyway

cedar sluice
#

still, push to talk. it helps so much.

#

planning on using a VTT?

flat socket
#

Like virtual table top ? Yea. Is roll20 good? Or do you have another suggestion

cedar sluice
#

i dont use VTTs, someone else is asking about them in the #dnd-discussion channel so you might want to pop in there.

echo kelp
#

For third-party tools, services, and products we also have the #third-party channel

flat socket
#

I see i see, thank you both ill look at both those channels

echo kelp
#

So like that would be the best channel to ask about various VTTs and their pros and cons

harsh fjord
# flat socket Hi, any tips on playing an online dnd one shot as a first time DM? I got a group...

This list is a good crash course of tips, but the whole guide is worth reading: https://howtogm.guide/dnd-5e/cheat-sheet

The only major thing missing—in my opinion, anyway—is a pre-game conversation about preferences and expectations. People can bring very different ideas about the game to the table, which can create friction more than fun. Talking it through to get everyone on the same page can save a lot of headaches.

flat socket
#

Ok I’ll give that a read over this weekend!

tired crystal
#

hi everyone

scarlet kraken
#

Hi guys

tired crystal
scarlet kraken
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should i build a character in advance or wait till i have a group to play?

tired crystal
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have you chosen a group to play with

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loud pumice
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it is generally advised to make a practice character to learn how to make characters

tired crystal
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tho i have school and i am always occupied so i can only play on the weekends

umbral rampart
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No problem with playing around with character builds. But I’d suggest staying reserved on the backstory type details until you know more about the campaign and setting you’ll be slotting that character into. Some groups may have a need for a specific class to balance the party (no hard rules here) so you may find your build isn’t a good fit depending on the group you join.

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You can have many different character builds just sitting there ready to go, but fleshing them out into an actual character with a backstory and ties to the campaign, the world, it’s characters, and the other player’s characters comes after you’re in the group

tired crystal
sick anchor
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Is it possible to do dnd with text messages?
Im very bad at speaking in general and are more used to speaking in text messages

scarlet kraken
umbral rampart
rugged birch
sick anchor
umbral rampart
rugged birch
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Yea just let people know your position in any LFG posts you make

sick anchor
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Also, how to make a dnd with a different setting? (Like based on a series)
What do you have to take in consideration?

rugged birch
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Dnd is simply a set of rules. As long as you're following those rules they can be in whatever setting you want. If you need help with world building you can head to #dm-world-building

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If you haven't read the basic tho I wouldn't jump the gun quite yet. Are you new to DND?

sick anchor
rugged birch
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OK good then. You're not starting from total scratch. Feel free to ask around then. #dm-world-building being the main one who will likely help

sick anchor
rugged birch
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If you want to change the system then you're not playing dnd unfortunately. But luckily for everyone dnd is not the only system! Daggerhart, Pathfinder, CoC. VtM are all beloved ttrpgs and maybe one of those would fit better for what you have in mind. Dnd homebrew is best it's is mostly still just dnd. In my opinion anyway

sick anchor
rugged birch
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Oh. That's totally fine. Lots of modern or sci-fi stories have been told using dnd rulesets

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I've see WWII dnd, Space dnd, New York in the 1920s dnd

sick anchor
loud pumice
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I helped my brother set up a warhammer themed dnd once

burnt pasture
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what's the deal with familiars in dnd?

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do only wizards get them? no other class?
and if yes how do they get it? just pick the find familiar spell during character creation?

main fulcrum
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Anyone can get a familiar if they have a way to get the Find Familiar spell

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But yes, you have to prepare and cast the spell

burnt pasture
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but acc to dndbeyond the find familiar spell is only for wizards

harsh fjord
fervent slate
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I'll be playing a Drow Warlock in my first game later this month. Hoping to get a familiar.

burnt pasture
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where do i actually find info about this? i couldnt find anything in the basic rules or PHB other than the find familiar spell card

harsh fjord
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See the above links!

main fulcrum
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2 things. 1. D&D Beyond isn't always 100% accurate unless you're actually reading the book text.
2. A spell only being on the wizard list doesn't mean there aren't other ways to get it

deep leaf
loud pumice
burnt pasture
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also, what's the duration for a familiar?

main fulcrum
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Until it dies or you dismiss it

burnt pasture
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indefinite untill its recalled or 'dies'

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but to call it you need a spell slot right

deep leaf
main fulcrum
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Only the initial casting

burnt pasture
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alrightt

main fulcrum
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If it's in familiar space, you can just bring it back

burnt pasture
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whats familiar space?

deep leaf
rugged birch
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Familiar Heaven peepostrong

harsh fjord
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Its dimensional pokeball.

burnt pasture
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is there any feat that allows rogue or bard to get a familiar?

deep leaf
harsh fjord
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Magic Initiate (Wizard) would be one way.

deep leaf
rugged birch
deep leaf
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Is having a familiar crucial to your character concept?

burnt pasture
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ohh my bad. i figured since these are like. beginner questions i would ask them here

rugged birch
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No you're good. I also don't know which is why I'm asking 😅

main fulcrum
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This channel is a bit mushy

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If it's basic character stuff, here is usually fine

burnt pasture
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but nothing too detailed right now, just curious

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i was trying to look this all up on the websites but its so confusing and i cant figure out where exactly to look

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and sometimes i get paywalled so i come here. this server is so helpful

main fulcrum
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So, yeah, you're only going to be able to see the free options on legit websites without paying

rugged birch
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Oof yea that'll happen

main fulcrum
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Though I'd probably pick one to focus on rather than jumping around

deep leaf
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Do you have access to the Player’s Handbook?

burnt pasture
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that, i do

deep leaf
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What are you getting from other websites, if I may ask?

burnt pasture
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idk if i can talk about uh.... other means here since this is the official server. i dont want to get in trouble

burnt pasture
harsh fjord
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D&D Wiki is not trustworthy.

deep leaf
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Fair enough; I would suggest sticking to the options in the Player’s Handbook for now if you’re finding other sources confusing. D&Dwiki is largely homebrew of middling quality, would not advise using it.

kindred badge
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hi

burnt pasture
deep leaf
harsh fjord
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It's not worth using in general. It muddles things together and the homebrew that's there is wildly out of whack.

burnt pasture
harsh fjord
burnt pasture
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cool cool cool

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and where can i go to figure out warlock patrons?

harsh fjord
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Assuming 2024, they're all in the PHB, I believe.

burnt pasture
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fair enough

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thank you!

wild onyx
median warren
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Ok im brand new to online dnd and i have not played since 2.5 Someone want to walk me through this lol im an old guy

lost silo
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?tag new online

exotic remnantBOT
cedar sluice
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well, are you planning on playing online, or are you planning on playing at the table?

exotic remnantBOT
median warren
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Im looking into getting into VTT

cedar sluice
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yeah, follow the links on those posts. VTT's got so much lag on my old computer i don't even bother trying to anymore

wild onyx
wheat crystal
# sick anchor Not like the system of the play, I meant like the system of the story, Like what...

Realized I forgot to send this earlier, but here's my two cents:

Any sort of genre is technically possible in D&D since D&D is at base just a system of mechanics. However, D&D was made inherently to service a specific genre, heroic fantasy. That means that the further you stray from those themes the worse the system will be at servicing the new genre(s) in a way that is satisfactory.

Plenty of official D&D settings play around with other genres, such as Noir for Eberron or Sci-Fi for Spelljammer, but the core is still mostly heroic fantasy. When you want to lean much further into other genres then you'll want to strongly consider switching TTRPGs to one built for the kind of fantasy you want to play (e.g. Cyberpunk RED for Cyberpunk, Call of Cthulhu for Eldritch Horror, Mutants & Masterminds for Superheroics, etc)

sharp abyss
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Helloo

wild onyx
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Howdy. What's on your mind?

sharp abyss
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I am like new new to this. Like I have watched a few YouTube videos new

exotic remnantBOT
sharp abyss
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I was wondering if you'll havs any tips

harsh fjord
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That's a broad question! If you want tips on something specific, that'd give folks something me to go n!

sharp abyss
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Like how do you start to play? I need to find people to play with, but I don't even know what I am doing so how can I join a party?

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Do I make a character first?

cedar sluice
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don't make deals with Asmodeus. he won't cheat on a contract, but the details and terms tend to be very one-sided.

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you can make a character first. often people mess around with the online character thing on dndbeyond. make some ideas, check how things work.
it helps if you learn the rules in steps

sharp abyss
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I have the softcopy of the player's handbook

wild onyx
# sharp abyss I was wondering if you'll havs any tips

Sure!

  • Be honest and open about your own expectations. A bad game often starts when the players and DM haven't agreed what's going to be on the table.

  • Be prepared. Know your character, their features, the rules of the game.

  • Last, be enthusiastic! Engage, explore, experiment. Ask questions, be open to new experiences. Involve the other players and have fun.

deep leaf
cedar sluice
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which handbook? the 5e handbook from 2014 or the 5.5e handbook from 2024?

sharp abyss
sharp abyss
deep leaf
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That’s great! Try to find clubs or ongoing games in person if you can, or search online if you can commit the time. I suggest making your “real” character once you have a party to play with and can make choices based on the decisions they’ve made to make a character that fits well at that table.

sharp abyss
deep leaf
ornate oak
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it's doable, but less fun to play consistently with strangers every game

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like way way way less fun

deep leaf
cedar sluice
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you can play in one-shots. those are single sitting or two if they run long. self contained adventures that don't have a long storyline that goes on for months in real life

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but generally its much easier to play with a regular group of people

sharp abyss
sharp abyss
ornate oak
cedar sluice
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oh, be prepared to make mistakes. it happens. these tabletop role playing games use words and math dice and language so they are pretty fault tolerant. as long as everyone agrees to roll something back or disregard something, its all good.

sharp abyss
harsh fjord
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It helps but isn't necessary. Someone had to be the first DM!

ornate oak
deep leaf
cedar sluice
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also be prepared for your DM to pull some shenanigans that are not specifically in the rules. like making you roll a CON save because your character ate some questionable sushi hours earlier. does that usually happen? no. but it can be pretty funny.

sharp abyss
cedar sluice
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sometimes failing a role can be just as or more entertaining than having success.

sharp abyss
cedar sluice
# sharp abyss Speaking from experience lol?

I'm the DM. though it was tacos, and whether they could handle the spice. fail just meant their next roll was at disadvantage. but the players thought the whole thing was entertaining.

sharp abyss
harsh fjord
cedar sluice
# sharp abyss Lol ok I will look into it, thanks for the info!

the absolute best piece of advice i can give new people is to read Peril in Pinebrook by Young Minds Inspired. Its a fairly short and straightforward adventure. reading it all the way through gives a great idea on how playing and running the game works. like, it doesn't teach specific rules, but more like the flow of things.
as for first time DMing, the Starter Sets have more or less everything you might need.

sharp abyss
sharp abyss
cedar sluice
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no, its an adventure you can run.

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but its short enough to read through even if you are just a player.

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it explains stuff very efficiently to guide through the adventure.

sharp abyss
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I am not sure i get what you mean by adventure i can run??? Like is it a manual, or like a explained campaign?

cedar sluice
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okay, so D&D is often split into three things. first is the rules themselves. that's in things like the handbook. next is the characters, which are built up using the rules, but that's just what the characters have available. you can use imagination to bring them to life. then the third part is an adventure, which gives the character things to do

plucky ridge
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It's a prewritten campaign you can play through

cedar sluice
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often you'll find rule books or settings, and adventure books or campaigns. Peril in Pinebrook would be an adventure for characters to go on. like Lunarith said, a pre-written thing to play through.

sharp abyss
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Okkkk I see it on the website, I'll download it

cedar sluice
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my go-to sampler campaign used to be Hunt for the Thessalhydra. that thing has a little bit of everything in a single questline without overwhelming new players. but Peril in Pinebrook is shorter and describes things so much better.

median warren
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Where can I find a list of online games?

cedar sluice
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and follow the instructions there

steel relic
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Can anyone suggest me 6 spells and 3 cantrips for my level 3 inquisition cleric?
Its my first time playing cleric so idk what to get

cedar sluice
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what level?

steel relic
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Level 3

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Uhh
I mean across 1st and 2nd spell level

cedar sluice
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guidance, sacred flame, thaumaturgy.
bless, cure wounds, healing word, spiritual weapon, lesser restoration.

remember you can change your 1st and 2nd level spells every dawn as part of your long rest. you have access to all of the 1st level and 2nd level cleric spells, you can only prepare so many per day.

fossil mason
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If you take Healing Word I would leave out Cure Wounds

cedar sluice
harsh fjord
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That's a good list. Beyond those, I also enjoy Toll the Dead and Guiding Bolt.

steel relic
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Oo okay thank you

fossil mason
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I love Toll of the Dead

cedar sluice
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with thaumaturgy you need not ever actually open an unlocked door yourself. just slam it open. slam it closed. from across the room

steel relic
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Oh apparently i know 1 extra cantrip lol

cedar sluice
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if you can, prestidigitation's pretty damned awesome.

harsh fjord
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I don't think clerics can get that one?

median warren
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hit me up if you know a game i can join..

cedar sluice
steel relic
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I mean i still meed to get 2 feats that i havent chose which one to get

fossil mason
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Ability increase for Wisdom?

cedar sluice
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if your DM allows you, get the "i can do anything if i slip my DM a $20" feat. its a very rare homebrew feat, but not unheard of. (don't do this, its not a thing)

steel relic
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We're playing level 3 on a grimmhollow world

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1 feat from human and 1 from this custom background

cedar sluice
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i'm having a blast with the charger feat on my orc. however i don't think you have access to that at level 1

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warcaster might be a good idea, if it does the same thing as it did in 5e

median warren
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Old school 2.5 D&D player returning after several years away from the game. Looking for a fun, Forgotten Realms–based campaign and a group willing to help me learn the newer rules.

I’m retired and have a flexible schedule, so I’m available to play several times during the week. Prefer a relaxed, story-driven group with good people and a welcoming atmosphere.

If you have an open slot or are starting a new campaign, please DM me. Thanks!

harsh fjord
wild onyx
cedar sluice
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and time zone. that sometimes helps

wild onyx
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-# Can't believe I didn't include that. Maybe my clipboard text needs updating.

void totem
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Gang how do I ask my DM less questions as a spellcaster

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I feel like I ask WAY too many

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Should I just assume things RAW more?

fossil mason
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I don't think there's an answer beside learn the rules and read your spells

fossil mason
void totem
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The questions are like "how would you run phantasmal force" and "how do you run Heliana rules"

void totem
fossil mason
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I mean you ask that once and you're done with it?

void totem
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Or when something seems feasible for the spell but isn't explicitly feasible

fossil mason
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?

void totem
harsh fjord
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Are you doing this in the session?

patent cipher
void totem
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No it's out of the session I just still feel like I'm bombarding my dm with questions and I feel guilty

lost silo
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Talk with your DM out of game and ask it they think yer asking too many questions and if so, what / how do they want to handle it between you two

fossil mason
harsh fjord
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Mitcho said just what I was typing!

fossil mason
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that's a 10 second conversation

void totem
patent cipher
void totem
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Minor illusion

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Suggestion

lost silo
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We can’t help how you and your DM interact, only u two can

void totem
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Yeah I mean I'm just trying to think of things I can do on MY part

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I need more ideas

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I'm not that experienced. Despite being mechanically adept.

fossil mason
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There is no magic trick, if you want to ask the DM how you wanna influence people with suggestion and stuff you ask him in the moment

void totem
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Oof

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I mainly wanna use it in combat to cast spells that require willing targets because it's funny...

fossil mason
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"Dm can I hide myself in a box made by Minor Illusion?"
"Yes" / "No"
"I cast Minor Illusion like that"
That's how Imagine my conversation would go

void totem
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I guess just finding more concrete ways to do the stuff I want would be something I could do.

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Less subject to DM fiat I mean

fossil mason
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Mostly everything is under DM fiat

void totem
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sigh yeah.

fossil mason
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It is what it is

void totem
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Oh boy.

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Guess I'll just have to get over my guilt

main fulcrum
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I mean, if you're trying to get spells to do things they don't do normally, you could just... not 😅

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If you feel guilty about asking those questions, you don't have to

fossil mason
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Everyone everytime they ask the DM if they can do something, leads it to the under the DM Fiat thing.
No reason for you to be guilty

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It's all roleplaying game, it's a big part of that

patent cipher
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Ye, Illusion and Enchantment magic are heavily within DM fiat territory; depending on your DM they can either be the absolute best or absolute worst spells in the game

honest loom
honest loom
main fulcrum
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Fiat means the DM decides

honest loom
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but is it an acronym or something

main fulcrum
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No. It's a word

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They just also named the car that for some reason

honest loom
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ohh, I'll google fiat then tnx

wheat crystal
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It means an arbitration, decree, mandate, order, etc

patent fern
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Hello 👋 I’m new to dnd, is there a way to play as a skeleton?

patent cipher
# patent fern Hello 👋 I’m new to dnd, is there a way to play as a skeleton?

You could easily reflavor the Reborn Species into being a skeleton
or the Custom Origin species from Tasha's Cauldron of Eveything
Or just pick whichever species you want to play and use that stat block but describe them as being a skeleton; flavor is free and you're allowed to describe things however you want so long as it uses legal rulestext c:

patent fern
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Ok thx, I’m new to all of this so I don’t know much but does this cost a lot of money

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Cuz I’m poor

wild onyx
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Nope. Free Rules are free, additional content is often shared within a group.

exotic remnantBOT
patent fern
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Ok thx

patent fern
wild onyx
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Within a campaign group, depending on if the DM has content sharing available. In-person anyone can lend you a book, it's a little more complicated online.

patent fern
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Ok

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Is there a lot to learn in this hobby

fossil mason
# patent fern How is content shared

Within the DnDbeyond website, if the Dungeon Master who hosts the game has bought content books they can share it when you join their hosted campaign

patent fern
fossil mason
wild onyx
fossil mason
patent fern
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Oh

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Nvr mind

wild onyx
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Like a job. Fighters fight, wizards cast spells, and so on.

patent fern
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I’m going to read the rules and stuff and return if I have more questions

rugged birch
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Willingness to read the rules before asking additional questions is already a great sign. You'll go far, my friend! Yesh

somber canopy
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Hello how make a Look for group tweet using the Bot

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Anybody wanna tell me?

lost silo
patent fern
patent fern
rugged birch
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Ask away. Even if I don't respond promptly someone will

patent fern
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Ok thx

patent fern
rugged birch
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Flavor wise there is no rule agaisnt that but yoi wont be able to change anything mechanically. So youd be a "skeleton" who still needs to breath air, sleep, can be poisoned, ect. On top of that a DM can say a fully intelligent skeleton doesn't fit in my setting or something similar.

patent fern
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Oh

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So how do I fix that

wheat crystal
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As in, play a skeletal species or get mechanical benefits for being a skeleton?

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The closest official option would be the Reborn lineage

rugged birch
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Ask the DM really nicely and hope they say yes. There is. Reborn species but I don't know what that is or does

patent fern
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Ok, how do I get the reborn species

wheat crystal
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Reborn is a lineage that’s a sort of catch-all for a lot of classical “reanimated humanoid” characters

rugged birch
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It is most likely pay walled. Some(or most in my experience) DMs allow content sharing so if they own the class/species amd invite you to their game you may get access to it. Similarly if they own the books irl and you're in an irl game they might let you use the book.

patent fern
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Oh, damn I’m poor lol

wheat crystal
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The species can be found in the book Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft. It will also be in the upcoming book Ravenloft: The Horrors Within

patent cipher
patent fern
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And I don’t know anyone is a DM

rugged birch
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My players have all my stuff but I don't own Reborn.

wheat crystal
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Whenever you join a game you could see if the DM has the book you need. Otherwise your local game store or library might have the book available to peruse/check out

patent fern
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Ok

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Thx

rugged birch
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It's why making a character for a campaign is ill-advised until you're actually invited to one. A reborn may not be thematically appropriate same with a living skeleton. Nothing wrong with making on for fun of course. Just be prepared for a DM to say no unfortunately

patent fern
rugged birch
wheat crystal
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Making a character before a game is alright too, actually. It’s really good to reinforce learning the rules, but don’t expect 100% to have it be accepted when entering a campaign

patent fern
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Ok cool

rugged birch
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Yea star puts it better than what I said

patent fern
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How long do games usually last

loud pumice
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That depends, most sessions are usually around 3-6 hours, campaigns can last months to years

patent fern
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Jeez

wheat crystal
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For a typical campaign sessions are between 2-4 hours in my experience. The length of a campaign covers many sessions, though the exact number of sessions is dependent on the group and the adventure being run

rugged birch
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Depends on the game. One shot? 4-8 hours. Multi shot? Month? Mini campaign 6mo to a year. Full campaign 1yr to several

patent fern
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Ok

wheat crystal
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Essentially there’s no one average answer. It depends on what you and the group want to do

patent cipher
# patent fern Jeez

2~4 is a more reasonable range for online play; but they can really be of any length the table is comfortable with and has time for

rugged birch
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Yee. My campaign I'm hoping will last 18mo-ish. But each session is 4 hours on average

patent fern
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Jeez

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Sounds like a lot of fun

loud pumice
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Playing DnD is fun

rugged birch
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It'll always be the players/dm who make it fun. Just gotta hope you find the right people to vibe with

patent fern
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Coool

patent cipher
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TBF, a lot of Offical Hardcover Adventures are a lot shorter than that; though you can chain them together or branch off of one to go into a homebrew campaign

fossil mason
# patent fern So how do I fix that

Reborn don't need to eat, drink, or breathe. They also don't sleep in the conventional sense but enter a motionless state for 4 hours during which you retain conciousness

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Skelebro seems quite feasible

patent cipher
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ye; it's the most mechanically reasonable but it's both paywalled and a lot of DMs down't allow the source book its from outside of a Ravenloft/CoS campaign cute_flop

patent fern
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Ok this might sound really dumb but: is there a way to play by yourself

patent cipher
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if it's available; use it, but be ready to need to reflavor something else instead and politely ask your DM if you can skip the need to breathe/eat/drink and be okay with it if they say no

patent fern
rugged birch
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Not a dumb question and yes. I don't really recommend solo dnd. but there is stuff out there for it if you really want to.

patent cipher
patent fern
patent cipher
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there

past prairie
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Also shoutout to CRPGs which don’t necessarily entirely scratch that itch but do a good job of it

patent cipher
# patent cipher

first one is rather good; second one is a bit broken due to needing to fail a roll to proceed to the exit

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requires you know at least the basics on how combat works though

patent fern
patent cipher
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Choose Your Own Adventure

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basically it's a book that you follow allong with that tells you which chapter to jump to based on if you suceed or fail a roll or based on a list of choices

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it walks you through an entire self contained adventure

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you can either use the included character sheet or make your own

patent fern
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Ok sound near

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*neat

patent cipher
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I recomend recording which chapters you were recerntly on incase you want to backtrack

patent fern
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I think I will continue to try and learn more before I really start to try to play publicly or start to find friends to play with

patent cipher
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it's a little module that they put out to help people get the feel for the game

patent cipher
# patent fern I think I will continue to try and learn more before I really start to try to pl...

I'll give you the recomended reading and resources then; just for reference or if you need any of it c:

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

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

patent fern