#dnd-newcomers

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drifting quail
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Are you getting into it w a group?

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Also what made u into it? If it’s another person you could ask if they could teach you the basics and maybe include u in a session or two since I found that beginners learn the best through actual play since cramming all the rules can be difficult and it’s easier to forget them without practical application

fast kite
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im new to all of this too and it is a little initiating

lyric fjord
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So me and my friend which are new to DND we're #750812887697588356 and his discord is broken so we call in snap but in short case we're idiots and very lost looking for a sadistic dm to torture pore lost souls

lyric fjord
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I’m having some trouble coming up with a background for my tiefling warlock she’s my first character PartyWizard

untold flint
night fossil
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I'm like really new to D&D and am not sure how to navigate the character sheet could somebody show me what everything on it does and what it is and stuff?

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What I'm trying to say Is I don't really understand the character sheet

full stirrup
night fossil
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Thank you

unique widget
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How do I choose a sub class for my ranger on the character builder?

smoky adder
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On the Class tab of the character editor, once you’ve reached level 3, you should be given a choice.

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It’s the Ranger Archetype feature.

unique widget
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Ok thanks

toxic lily
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im new

celest notch
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I'm new

simple goblet
celest notch
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Where can i find a campaign to join

celest notch
simple goblet
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?looking

lone boltBOT
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D&D Beyond
Ready to play some Dungeons & Dragons?

We have four channels to help you find your next game:

• #looking-for-players — Dungeon Masters/groups looking for players.
• #750812887697588356 — Players or groups looking for Dungeon Masters.
• #looking-for-community — Communities looking for members.
• #paid-looking-for-game — Professional DMs advertising services.

If you can’t see any of these channels, you will need to head to #880965682462875679 and select the appropriate role depending on exactly what you're looking for.

Be respectful, and have fun!
celest notch
simple goblet
slow yoke
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So do we just find people who play on here

simple goblet
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Yep, check out the channels in the message just a little up the feed

slow yoke
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Cool thanks

celest notch
simple goblet
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I believe they have a free account with limited features and a subscription for extended features. I think those are all DM side, but someone familiar with it might know better

celest notch
proper pawn
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I want to get into D&D but i dont know where to start could anyone help me out

ornate kiln
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welcome, check out the links in the message that is pinned to this channel

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it has the free basic rules as well as a couple of other helpful links

echo kelp
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Check out the pinned messages here in the channel.
The free basic rules are here: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules
I suggest watching a few games being played on YouTube/Twitch and then try making a character sheet yourself.
Then find a group to play with.

smoky adder
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But if you’ve got any specific questions, feel free to ask those, too!

proper pawn
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how do I go about making character a sheet?

smoky adder
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If you click “Show Help Text”, it will walk you through the different steps.

echo kelp
ornate kiln
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there are also some premade character sheets on the wotc website if you wanna see a fully filled out one

smoky adder
lost forum
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u so im making a campain for my firends and its the first time im doing that. I alr played abit of D&D but that was a while ago and i wast not the dungon master so first time for me. I made a campain on the website now but idk what i need to do to acctualy host it. (like were can i put in a map, .....) Can anyone maybe help?

sharp sage
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You can use sites like roll20 if you want to have battle maps and such, but if you want to do theater of mind just use discord

severe spruce
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The dndbeyond campaign is to share character sheets and, if someone has a master-tier subscription, any books. For maps, it depends on the kind of map.

  • For a general world map, google drive or something is probably fine.
  • For a battlemap where everyone moves tokens around, you'll want a VTT. I recommend https://owlbear.rodeo as it's the simplest offering and it's free, but there are other options.
lost forum
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would be great

echo kelp
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Works best with laptop/desktop , not mobile devices.

nimble plaza
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how do I play a battle master

smoky adder
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What do you mean?

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Are you looking for roleplaying tips? Rules questions?

nimble plaza
smoky adder
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The main idea is that they get special combat moves called maneuvers. There’s a pretty big list to choose from.

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How and when you use each maneuver depends on which ones you pick.

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But it’s a pretty popular subclass because the variety of maneuvers can be used to fit a lot of different play styles.

nimble plaza
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So which maneuver should I get because Im only level 5

smoky adder
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Not sure what you mean by “roger”…

nimble plaza
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His the pirate king in one piece

smoky adder
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Or you could try asking in #character-discussion if anyone’s familiar with that character and has any ideas.

wicked root
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How do I use dark one blessing it says special and no action apart of it?

topaz garnet
wicked root
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Do I need to ask to do it for an action or is it auto?

topaz garnet
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it's not an action

wicked root
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So just auto?

topaz garnet
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It does what it says, yes. You reduce a hostile creature to 0hp, you get your THP.

wicked root
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Okay thanks

topaz garnet
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Things do what they say they do. It just works.

fast kite
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Do I need own all the books to play dnd

echo kelp
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That said, the different books (particularly the Players Handbook) add additional rules and features that can enhance your D&D game experience.

median thunder
smoky adder
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Yeah, that’s the Rick and Morty one.

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The book gives a Dungeon Master everything needed to play:
• A 64-page D&D beginners rulebook filled with Rick’s commentary
• A 32-page adventure, The Lost Dungeon of Rickness, for levels 1-3

covert orchid
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If any brand spankin new players need help with character creation just hmu

crude musk
plush raft
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My apology

crude musk
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s'all good, no need to apologise

faint olive
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I've heard that martial classes are weak compared to casters

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like comparing a baby to a nuke

little briar
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it's all in how you play it. but yes, generally speaking, casters are stronger than martials at higher levels.

faint olive
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do martials have any use in higher levels?

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like no multiclassing, just martials

last blade
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Depends on the martial

faint olive
last blade
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Rogues can be considered a martial class, but their sneak attack can gain them still pretty solid single target damage consistently. Strong survivability comes from things like Evasion and Uncanny Dodge. And they are generally decent for out of combat scenarios as well (since not all DnD is strictly combat based) because of features like Reliable Talent which lets them take 10 on proficient skill checks.

faint olive
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Are Rogues the only martial class that scale well?

last blade
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A samurai fighter built for crit fishing is going to be reasonably strong at higher levels as well. It can depend a lot how you build, what subclass you take, and how you use the features provided to you.

faint olive
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My 20th level bear totem barbarian/battle master fighter does around 48 damage a round, on the other hand, the 20th level wizard does around 84 damage on a round.

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this is from a one shot I played

topaz garnet
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but how long can the wizard go, and how well does a wizard do against something with magic resistance

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can the wizard take a con save, can a wizard tank damage

last blade
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Pure martials mostly won't compete with the overall total damage potential of a pure caster. There are also some half-caster half martial classes like Paladin that can nove much the same way Rogue's sneak attack can. Monk can output solid average damage on a round to round basis though not as high spikes as rogue or paladin. Rangers can do higher mid range depending on subclass. And then of course survivability is a factor. Wizard will be the first to die when focused hard. Barbarian is going to last through most things.

ornate kiln
faint olive
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:)

ornate kiln
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i was thinking Artificer 1/abjuration X

last blade
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Abjuration is the way, but it's still hard to compete with a bear totem barb's effective 600HP.

faint olive
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that means you gotta roll max on the hit die

last blade
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(600 is because it's not hard to get 300 on a barb, and halving all damage types makes it effectively double the HP)

ornate kiln
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I think the max HP of a barb with average HP is around 340 or so

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taking tough feat, max con and hill dwarf

last blade
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Which is why I said effective HP

faint olive
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idk if I did the math correctly

last blade
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+5 every level from con

faint olive
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also, with max con, that's 300 + 5 x20

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oh

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that's a lot of health

ornate kiln
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max con is 24 so +7 at level 20

faint olive
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not accounting for ability score increases, that's 400 health, assuming you rolled max on hit die and did all the aforementioned things

last blade
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Oh right, that too. +7. Then, like I said, they have resistance to (almost) every damage type. That means that anything they resist, they effectively have double their listed HP. If you make your bear totem barb a Gith you resist literally every damage type.

topaz garnet
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you jump up like 40hp at barb 20

faint olive
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but hill dwarf get that +20 health if you're level 20 I think

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but you either get resistance to psychic or 20 extra health

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so pick your poison

ornate kiln
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i would never assume max rolls on hit dice. Makes no sense to. I always assume average HP was taken

faint olive
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or resistance in this case

last blade
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Basically I pick resistance if my DM started compensating for my resistance by using a lot of psychic damage creatures.

ornate kiln
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also, Emerald Dragonborn are the better pick if you want psychic resistance imo.

last blade
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(This is what happened the last time I chose a totem barb, so if I did again I would pick a Gith or Kalashtar or Emerald Dragonborn, yeah)

faint olive
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so 300 health

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which turns into 600 when raging

ornate kiln
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345 HP if you are a hill dwarf with tough.

faint olive
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I might be wrong

ornate kiln
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12 (level 1) +20 (Dwarf) + 40 (tough) + 19 * 7 (Hit dice) + 20*7 (con score)

faint olive
ornate kiln
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average HP for a d12 is 7. Con mod at level 20 is +7

faint olive
ornate kiln
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its mathematically 6.5, but with HP it gets rounded up

faint olive
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cool, thanks

analog fulcrum
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im new and i have made a charicter called sulfur the child is there any way i can play with randos on d&d beyond?

vast kayak
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Hi, ive never played before but I really want too tbh, cant wait to meet some new friends

sonic nacelle
smoky adder
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There is this Discord server. 😛

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lone boltBOT
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D&D Beyond
Ready to play some Dungeons & Dragons?

We have four channels to help you find your next game:

• #looking-for-players — Dungeon Masters/groups looking for players.
• #750812887697588356 — Players or groups looking for Dungeon Masters.
• #looking-for-community — Communities looking for members.
• #paid-looking-for-game — Professional DMs advertising services.

If you can’t see any of these channels, you will need to head to #880965682462875679 and select the appropriate role depending on exactly what you're looking for.

Be respectful, and have fun!
sonic nacelle
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Well I see it clearly Im blind

harsh pewter
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hello everyone

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I'm an aspiring developer. Does anyone here uses d&d apps?

smoky adder
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Safe to assume everyone here uses D&D Beyond, at least. 😜

wicked root
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If I want to purchase armor for a warlock class does anyone have suggestions to what I can get or where to find it

smoky adder
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Warlocks only have proficiency in light armor. Studded leather is the best light armor you can get.

harsh pewter
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I'm new to the game so don't use anything yet. Im trying to understand what sorts of issues could be yet to be solved.

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Regarding new players, specially

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But it's open source related
I don't want to charge anything or compete against anyone

crude musk
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@harsh pewter this is not the place to solicit feedback and research for your app

harsh pewter
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I realize now DD Beyond has an app
I was told this discord could have some info
Thanks!
I'm sorry if that was a somehow offensive

crude musk
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Not 'offensive', just not following server rules

harsh pewter
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Thank you for the clarification

wicked root
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how do you find mounts in dnd specifically?

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The one that can fly while riding or riding on land or in water.

smoky adder
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That’s all up to your DM.

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With the exception of the Find Greater Steed spell, or drakewarden ranger.

wicked root
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Okay thanks

tardy wigeon
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So, recovering from burn-out and finally have enough energy to play DnD for the first time. I just attempted to make a character using the character app. I don't know what to do about the backstory and, like, appearance. I know I was thinking of the wizard in the woods of princess bride when I made the character. Can someone help?

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Also, should I make this character and then advertise in looking for a dm? or should I advertise and make a backstory to match a game? (I've done art role play games but never officially DnD and know Oh so little about the game but have always been interested.)

simple goblet
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You can keep the character concept, but I would work with your DM when you find them to fit your character into their campaign

tardy wigeon
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What would y'all suggest I read up on that's free to learn how to be a good player? One thing that's kept me from trying to look for a game is I don't know proper etiquette and don't want to be the jerk during the session.

echo kelp
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Work with the DM and players to make sure everyone is having fun

tardy wigeon
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Oh totally

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so, I just went to my comic book shop and they said the number one way to find a campaign is online because everyone from the shop went online from covid. Because I'm incredibly new to the game, I am aware not everyone would want someone with such little experience. I know I can advertise in the player chat but is there anywhere else you suggest looking?

lyric fjord
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Hello, everybody, quick question... Are contents on D&D Beyond available in Spanish? Like, I bought the PHB, of course it is in english, is it possible to switch to Spanish? Thanks

echo kelp
smoky adder
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The Italian PHB was added to start exploring support for other languages, though. There's a page here that talks about those efforts, plus a link at the bottom where you can provide feedback on the process.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/italian-translation

lyric fjord
tardy wigeon
echo kelp
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Not enraged - engaged! 😄

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Like being present and involved in the game, not zoning out.

south mountain
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question im going to be playing d&d for the first time on friday essentially any tips

crude musk
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Check out the pinned links in this channel, but the main thing would be to give the basic rules a read through

covert orchid
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Light a torch when opening a sarcophagus

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Always trust the flumphs

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before drinking from a fountain or pool, toss a copper coin into it

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No one carves statues of frightened warriors

little briar
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I'ma have to remember that...

crude musk
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While this advice is funny, it's not necessarily helpful to newcomers, which is the purpose of the channel. As per the channel description "We ask people focus on the basics"

covert orchid
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Its literally in the books

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X the Mystics Tips for adventuring

crude musk
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Yes, but still, we try and keep the advice here simple and relevant to actually getting started

swift trench
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Is Skyrim a good way to find out what DND is like?

untold flint
twin dome
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can someone help me learn how to dnd?

simple goblet
twin dome
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ok

covert orchid
twin dome
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why?

covert orchid
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Its really, really easy to kill new players

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Theyre forget to put on armor

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They'll write in health manually and give a barbarian 1+3=4

twin dome
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i don't know what that means

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i can't deicde between Fighter or Barbarian

crude musk
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@covert orchid Once again, please keep any advice or help to the fundamentals. Tropes, memes, and assumptions about the game are not helpful to newcomers

simple goblet
twin dome
simple goblet
twin dome
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ok

simple goblet
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In theory, there is nothing to stop you not wearing any armour other than you will be a lot easier to hit

twin dome
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ok

covert orchid
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The only assumption here is that you assume im joking

crude musk
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I didn't assume you were joking, I was taking your advice as sincerely given and letting you know it's outside the scope of this channel as a place for discussing the rudimentary basics of the game

lyric fjord
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hi guys

ember trellis
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Hey guys

twilit pulsar
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Well met everyone

lyric fjord
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Hello fellow dungeon masters

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i want to start playin D&D but i dont know how to play it so is there a newcomers guide also i have no friends that play D&D so is thier a website or a thing on beyond that can help get a party together

simple goblet
lyric fjord
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thank you

wicked coral
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Hellew everyone! im new to DnD and i need a lil help and people to play with

simple goblet
wicked coral
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Thankkkeeyew

remote crow
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What up!

naive sinew
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🖖🏻

errant beacon
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Hello 🙂 I am new here but not new to D&D, despite not having played a single campaign.

covert orchid
lyric fjord
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Bello how Is every1?

errant beacon
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Hi

split kiln
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Hey y’all, it’s the new kid on the block here!!!

main dome
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hey i'm also new here

somber heath
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Hello

smoky adder
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Welcome, folks!

somber heath
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I'm new here, can I join some campaign?

crude musk
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That's not how that works

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You'll want to go to our game finding channels and either post that you're looking for a game, or reply to a post that has spaces

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?looking

lone boltBOT
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D&D Beyond
Ready to play some Dungeons & Dragons?

We have four channels to help you find your next game:

• #looking-for-players — Dungeon Masters/groups looking for players.
• #750812887697588356 — Players or groups looking for Dungeon Masters.
• #looking-for-community — Communities looking for members.
• #paid-looking-for-game — Professional DMs advertising services.

If you can’t see any of these channels, you will need to head to #880965682462875679 and select the appropriate role depending on exactly what you're looking for.

Be respectful, and have fun!
pale lotus
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so, Hello, i'm new here.
I know about dnd, the idea, some gameplay, spells and all that jazz, but idk how to play actually. Let alone use dnd beyond.
idk where to start actually, i joined this server like, months ago without sending a single message.
If you have any advice can you mention me?

summer knot
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how do side missions work? for example: the party talks to an NPC and the NPC asks the party to do something or to kill something/someone.

halcyon forge
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They can choose to do that or not. Just like they can choose to follow what you would consider to be the main quest or not.

smoky adder
# pale lotus so, Hello, i'm new here. I know about dnd, the idea, some gameplay, spells and a...

Welcome! As far as using DDB goes, this article can walk you through the basics:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/754-how-to-play-dungeons-dragons-using-d-d-beyond

How to Play Dungeons & Dragons Using D&D Beyond
How to Play Dungeons & Dragons Using D&D Beyond

This guide covers the basics of Dungeons & Dragons and D&D Beyond, an official toolset for the game. Get instructionson creating your first char...

pale lotus
covert orchid
pale lotus
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i already created a character with a rather simple backstory.
also i heard that barbarian is easiest class for beginners, so i made one.

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i guess i can just rage every turn lol

deft flicker
pale lotus
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oh, so it lasts the entire combat?

topaz garnet
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it lasts for an entire minute

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most combats last only like, 12 or 18 seconds.

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(each round is 6 seconds, most combats last 2 or 3 rounds)

smoky adder
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Your rage lasts for 1 minute. It ends early if you are knocked unconscious or if your turn ends and you haven’t attacked a hostile creature since your last turn or taken damage since then. You can also end your rage on your turn as a bonus action.

Once you have raged the number of times shown for your barbarian level in the Rages column of the Barbarian table, you must finish a long rest before you can rage again.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/classes/barbarian#Rage-51

deft flicker
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oh thanks spam

smoky adder
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One minute is 10 rounds of combat.

covert orchid
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So you still might have to rage multiple times per encounter based on what you do

topaz garnet
smoky adder
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The point was that it can end, at which point you'd have to rage again to keep it going.

slim rivet
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Hi

tender sky
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might be the wrong chat for this but im looking to start playing -- anyone know where a new comer can find a group that will also teach ?

smoky adder
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There's plenty of beginner-friendly games out there. We've got a few channels to help you look:

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?looking

lone boltBOT
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D&D Beyond
Ready to play some Dungeons & Dragons?

We have four channels to help you find your next game:

• #looking-for-players — Dungeon Masters/groups looking for players.
• #750812887697588356 — Players or groups looking for Dungeon Masters.
• #looking-for-community — Communities looking for members.
• #paid-looking-for-game — Professional DMs advertising services.

If you can’t see any of these channels, you will need to head to #880965682462875679 and select the appropriate role depending on exactly what you're looking for.

Be respectful, and have fun!
lyric fjord
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Hi again 🙂 quick question: are there any sourcebooks that include undead races as playable for dnd players? Not only npc monsters, thanks

summer knot
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How does levelling up works?

crystal crypt
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im kinda new to dnd anyone know someone who can play idk what the normal wait time for a game is and im ready to play is it normal to play every day or is that rare? sorry if thats a stupid question ive only played irl with my brother and im trying to figure out the basics

crude musk
crude musk
crude musk
summer knot
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And how do I (the DM) know how much experience each player has?

crystal crypt
lyric fjord
heavy stone
marble sluice
summer knot
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Does anyone know a website to create a D&D club logo?

echo kelp
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Any online image editor tool or service would probably work - don't know any off the top of my head but pretty sure an internet search will find some for you

craggy lark
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Hey everyone! I am just getting ready to have my first session today getting walked through making characters and stuff. Bought the player bundle and am super stoked to play! hope you are all having a wonderful day and wish me luck!

crystal crypt
late sapphire
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uhh i need some tips on my character sheet

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i dunno how this works o-o

smoky adder
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But if you’ve got any more specific questions, feel free to ask!

thin dew
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Hi. I just found out about dnd and wanted to try it. Do I need some books or something?

lethal ember
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Hello! I was wondering if there are any classes or races that are easy to pick up for new players?

echo kelp
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Fighters, barbarians, and rogues tend to be a bit easier to pick up - but feel free to play whatever tickles your fancy.

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They tend to be easier because you don't have to manage spell casting and spells on top of all the other game mechanics.

lethal ember
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Ah okay that makes sense what about races? Is there any that are a bit easier or does it not really matter?

echo kelp
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Doesn't matter as much but human is easy if a bit vanilla.

fleet flare
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Hello! Just started playing DnD and have 2 questions 1) Are there any Aztec gods or the like in DnD? 2) Is there a formal universe(s) in DnD that every DnD player should know about? For example how in marvel there is knowledge of the ‘Nine realms’ and even though it’s not explicitly explained everywhere those that know about Asgard know about it…? Or is every campaign setting/world it’s own thing that not every DnD player knows about? If so, are there books that I can read about these universes/history about them? I’m confused between guides and books that describe campaigns…or maybe it’s all same? Thanks in advance!

tepid furnace
# fleet flare Hello! Just started playing DnD and have 2 questions 1) Are there any Aztec gods...
  1. Not that I know of in 5e but there were in past editions. However, we usually say "flavor is free", so there's nothing stopping you working with your DM to create your own Aztec themed gods.
  2. There are different campaign settings. Faerun (Toril), Eberron, Ravnica, Wildemount to name a few. The last three have specific books you can read up on them. The first is one of the original D&D worlds so there's ridiculous amounts of lore and numerous books behind it. The Forgotten Realms wiki is your best bet. As a player you don't need to know the ins and outs of each setting as your DM can help with that.
    Finally the differences in books: generally Sourcebooks provide info on campaign settings, player options etc and Adventure books describe campaigns.
echo kelp
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Also to note - D&D itself is trying to move beyond "one true lore" - so don't get too stuck on "having to know it all" and focus on what's important lore for your table and games you play in.

fleet flare
fleet flare
covert orchid
crude musk
remote ingot
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Makes sense, will post it there instead!

craggy lark
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update for my character creation session. going to run a Mountain Dwarf Paladin, thinking oath of ancients or oath of glory went real smooth and super stoked to start our first session in a week or so.

mellow rover
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That's awesome to hear. Have fun

blissful smelt
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can someone help me on how to do the ability when making a character

simple goblet
# blissful smelt can someone help me on how to do the ability when making a character

The three major options are

  1. rolling for the stats, which can be roll 4 d6 and drop the lowest roll, but your DM might prefer a different method.
  2. Standard Array which gives 6 set values that you can assign to whatever ability you want
  3. Point buy, which gives you a certain number of points to buy the abilities scores you want. Standard Array is a possible combination found in Point Buy
blissful smelt
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thanks

smoky adder
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Your DM might require a specific method, or have their own rules for it, though. I’d suggest asking them first.

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Or if you haven’t found a DM yet, Standard Array or Point Buy are probably the safer choices for now.

pale lotus
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so like, can DMs just start campaigns here and wait for people to join?

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how can i join a game in the first place?

smoky adder
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We've got a few channels for that:

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?looking

lone boltBOT
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D&D Beyond
Ready to play some Dungeons & Dragons?

We have four channels to help you find your next game:

• #looking-for-players — Dungeon Masters/groups looking for players.
• #750812887697588356 — Players or groups looking for Dungeon Masters.
• #looking-for-community — Communities looking for members.
• #paid-looking-for-game — Professional DMs advertising services.

If you can’t see any of these channels, you will need to head to #880965682462875679 and select the appropriate role depending on exactly what you're looking for.

Be respectful, and have fun!
pale lotus
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so i just throw a message in #750812887697588356 and wait for a dm to pick me for there campaign with other players?

sacred jasper
pale lotus
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ahh i see

summer knot
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how can I make the players to introduce the characters to each other?
I've thought about every player receiving a letter from a mysterious man telling them to go somewhere. The players go and get locked up by a local corrupt official and then they need to cooperate to escape... but first introduce themselves
the problem is that I do not have any ideas on what to write on the letter...

untold flint
# summer knot how can I make the players to introduce the characters to each other? I've thoug...

Ultimately it's up to the players to interact with each other. If you're looking for a good starting point, having someone post a notice that they're looking to hire people for a job(like escorting a trade caravan, killing the wolves that have been terrorizing a local farm, finding a lost family member etc) can make it easy, just have the person hiring them ask each of them who they are and why they think they're up to the task. That'll give each player a chance to say a little about their character and what they do. If you're setting up a prison break type situation(one of the published campaigns actually starts this way), they might not feel like sharing much beyond names and what abilities they have that could help them escape. And that's fine, there will be time for getting to know each other once they're safely away. 🙂

summer knot
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ok! thx

lyric fjord
smoky adder
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You could certainly flavor a Reborn as one.

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Or use Custom Lineage from Tasha’s.

lyric fjord
errant schooner
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hey so i just signed up for DnD Beyond website cause things kept pointing to that. but i was hoping someone could please teach me how to play this, im 26 about to be 27 and i figured now is better than never.

smoky adder
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Welcome! There’s a bunch of helpful links in the pinned messages here that can get you started, but feel free to ask any specific questions you’ve got, too.

errant schooner
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awesome im about to check those out thank you so much, but my main question is this, it says on google that there is a way to play online with the DnD beyond website, how do i do this?

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i made a character but i have been searching all day to play it with some people, is there another website to go to? and i have the free account for rn till i get paid next. just thought that would help with the answers im trying to find, but i suck with computers hahaha

smoky adder
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And we’ve got a few different channels to help you find a game:

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?looking

lone boltBOT
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D&D Beyond
Ready to play some Dungeons & Dragons?

We have four channels to help you find your next game:

• #looking-for-players — Dungeon Masters/groups looking for players.
• #750812887697588356 — Players or groups looking for Dungeon Masters.
• #looking-for-community — Communities looking for members.
• #paid-looking-for-game — Professional DMs advertising services.

If you can’t see any of these channels, you will need to head to #880965682462875679 and select the appropriate role depending on exactly what you're looking for.

Be respectful, and have fun!
errant schooner
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yeah im looking for a game and thank you all so much for this, this looks like it wll help out a lot

patent rover
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Hello all. Never player before, considering giving it a go. Any good sites to find groups in your area?

echo kelp
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For actual in-person games look for comic and game stores.

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You can also find online groups to play with here on this sever.

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?looking

lone boltBOT
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D&D Beyond
Ready to play some Dungeons & Dragons?

We have four channels to help you find your next game:

• #looking-for-players — Dungeon Masters/groups looking for players.
• #750812887697588356 — Players or groups looking for Dungeon Masters.
• #looking-for-community — Communities looking for members.
• #paid-looking-for-game — Professional DMs advertising services.

If you can’t see any of these channels, you will need to head to #880965682462875679 and select the appropriate role depending on exactly what you're looking for.

Be respectful, and have fun!
lyric fjord
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hey everyone i’m new to D&D any good place to find groups for beginners

smoky adder
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☝🏻 The channels listed above have plenty of beginner-friendly options.

gaunt lava
lyric fjord
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what is that called?

random matrix
lyric fjord
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so

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i just started like 7 minuets ago and have no idea what im doing i just created a character and now i need to make a campaign, so how do i do that :D

smoky adder
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Welcome! It’s the DM that creates the campaign, but if you’re looking for a group to join, we have a few channels available:

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?looking

lone boltBOT
#
D&D Beyond
Ready to play some Dungeons & Dragons?

We have four channels to help you find your next game:

• #looking-for-players — Dungeon Masters/groups looking for players.
• #750812887697588356 — Players or groups looking for Dungeon Masters.
• #looking-for-community — Communities looking for members.
• #paid-looking-for-game — Professional DMs advertising services.

If you can’t see any of these channels, you will need to head to #880965682462875679 and select the appropriate role depending on exactly what you're looking for.

Be respectful, and have fun!
left flint
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I question some of these weights. Why does a day's rations weigh 20 pounds? Does a bedroom really weigh 7 pounds?

topaz garnet
crude musk
left flint
topaz garnet
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rations (1 day) but there's 10 of them, yeah

bleak folio
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I'm sorry if this is a little off topic but I don't know where too put it.
I'm a new dnd player and I'm looking for a few people to help me through my first campaign, I get most of the character creation and general ways of how to play but I have no one else to play with. Its a lot harder to learn how to play correctly and was thinking I would just go straight for it and look for people to play with.
Preferably on weekends as I'm usually busy during the week but any help is worth it

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didn't want to post in looking for players as I wasn't sure if I could fit this into the template

covert orchid
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This is a server based on the website dndbeyond

bleak folio
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im the dumbest person in the whole world

covert orchid
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Im just asking because a lot of new people are in this one and not that one

bleak folio
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im sorry

covert orchid
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Nah nah nah dont be sorry, brotatoe

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In both servers youd get the same "just go to the LFG channels"

crude musk
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@bleak folio if you're looking for games, we have dedicated game finding channels

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?looking

lone boltBOT
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D&D Beyond
Ready to play some Dungeons & Dragons?

We have four channels to help you find your next game:

• #looking-for-players — Dungeon Masters/groups looking for players.
• #750812887697588356 — Players or groups looking for Dungeon Masters.
• #looking-for-community — Communities looking for members.
• #paid-looking-for-game — Professional DMs advertising services.

If you can’t see any of these channels, you will need to head to #880965682462875679 and select the appropriate role depending on exactly what you're looking for.

Be respectful, and have fun!
crude musk
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Additionally, we have a Looking for Players and Groups section on our forums, and you can also use r/LFG on Reddit or the roll20 lfg section

covert orchid
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Hes not here anymore

stable gale
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Hi! pleasure to be here!

twin oar
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Hi nice to be here

snow furnace
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Hello there

tardy mesa
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Hey there
greatings from Switzerland
new here
langues Ger/Eng

lyric fjord
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Hiya, new here as well- (Though knew about DnD for a while due to friends, finally made character though-)

warm garden
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Hello, im fairly new to DnD as a whole. I've known about it I've just recently delved into the rabbit hole.

smoky adder
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Welcome, folks!

cerulean tiger
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Gday everyone

slow charm
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Yo

tribal plover
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HELLOOOOO!!

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as you can probably tell,i’m young
and a gacha kid™️ lmao
nice too meet you all! :D

dull lake
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hello

echo kelp
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welcome!

eager mica
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Hi

quick prawn
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Hello

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I'm kinda New to dnd, any advices for creating your caracter?

reef aurora
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Hello everyone!

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I am new to D&D and hope to learn!

smoky adder
# quick prawn I'm kinda New to dnd, any advices for creating your caracter?

Welcome! There’s an article here with some advice, but feel free to ask any specific questions you have, too.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/724-new-players-guide-making-your-first-character

New Player’s Guide: Making Your First Character
New Player’s Guide: Making Your First Character

Don’t overthink your first character! The D&D Beyond New Player’s Guide has you covered with tips on how to get your very first game of ...

quick prawn
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Thanks for the help 😄

reef aurora
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Thank you!

pallid widget
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Hey everyone. I’m pretty new here but I do love making stories and characters. I’ve played two or three different home brew one shots and a “DM’ed” few games my younger siblings call “Dungeon & Dragons” but are definitely not that. I’d like to try to play a real game eventually having listened to some critical roll.

modest yoke
limpid sparrow
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hello my frendings im BRAND new to the game ive been wanting take some interest for a while but i had no idea im looking at the character making screen rn and im mega lost.-. Dm pls

smoky adder
# limpid sparrow hello my frendings im BRAND new to the game ive been wanting take some interest ...

Welcome! There’s an article here with some advice, but feel free to ask any specific questions you have, too.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/724-new-players-guide-making-your-first-character

New Player’s Guide: Making Your First Character
New Player’s Guide: Making Your First Character

Don’t overthink your first character! The D&D Beyond New Player’s Guide has you covered with tips on how to get your very first game of ...

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Where exactly are you stuck?

hardy fog
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wsp people! im really new to dnd and i barely know anything about it i have quite a few questions but i have barely researched at all so im taking my time.

smoky adder
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Welcome! There’s some helpful stater links in the pinned messages here, but if you’ve got specific questions, ask away!

storm storm
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so im very new to dnd and i was wondering, after i create an encounter, i run it, and i roll initiative, what do i do next?

smoky adder
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Combat starts with the creature who rolled the highest initiative. They take their turn, then it goes to the next highest.

left flint
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If a campaign calls for creating level 7 characters and I want to multiclass, should the levels of all classes add up to 7? Like a level 3 fighter/level 4 thief?

echo kelp
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Correct - level 7 means the cumulative level of the character, whether they single class or multiclass, should add up to 7.

pallid widget
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I kinda want to set up a game based around the 1800s, pirates, privateers and navy type stuff. I’ve got tones of ideas for such a thing but also, I really wanna play such a thing myself! Ahh, well.

echo kelp
storm storm
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one more question what do strength,dexterity,constitution,intelligence,wisdom,and charisma do

topaz garnet
# storm storm one more question what do strength,dexterity,constitution,intelligence,wisdom,an...

https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules/using-ability-scores
They are what they are. Strength, how much you can carry, your melee weapon attacks, strength saving throws against effects such as restraints. Dexterity, your agility and reflex, used for ranged weapon attacks, you can use it for melee weapons with finesse, it helps your armor class as you avoid attacks, used for many effects such as trying to avoid damage from explosions. Constitution, gives you bonus hit points, helps you tough out poison, cold, many life-draining effects.
Intelligence is memory and pure logic-computing ability, Wizards cast spells with it.
Wisdom is how in-tune you are with the world, governing your characters senses and intuition.
Charisma deals in your 'social' skills, persuasion, performance, deception, intimidation, as well as saving throws against effects such as a ghost possessing you, or if you're being banished to another plane.

untold flint
mortal pendant
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Is Spelljammer a good adventure to get started on D&D if you've never played before?

topaz garnet
coarse spoke
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yeah, you start with a scry 1, then-

mortal pendant
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I was thinking that getting started on spelljammer would be a good way to implement the fact that i've never been in any of the D&D universes to my character's lore. he can be a stow away or something.

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im trying to come up with a good character and maybe a campaing that makes people overlook the fact i've never played before

topaz garnet
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take a step back, and just realize, it's fine

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you've got to start somewhere. There's probably plenty of new player friendly games in #looking-for-players .

coarse spoke
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Playing a few pickup games would also probably help you DM better, even if you intend to mostly DM.

mortal pendant
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thanks y'all.

flint sinew
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Hello all

high jungle
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Hello

flint sinew
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Is here any experienced player who would answer lot of stupid question from newbie (on private) ?? xD

smoky adder
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Feel free to ask them in here!

crude musk
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We have a channel dedicated to newcomers; we welcome questions so no need to ask them in private

flint sinew
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its to much xD i will spam this chat so badly xD

crude musk
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Well start asking and someone will likely direct you to a resource where you can find answers yourself

flint sinew
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Ok so basically me and my friends want to start our first game soon and i just got myself DnD Starter set and essential kit. We picked someone who will be DM and now is our biggest problem xD creating characters....

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i was watching some YT tutorials and all but it is to much numbers and all xD

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picking spells, if we will play multiclasses or not, and more xD

crude musk
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Have you checked out the chapter in the basic rules on step by step character creation?

flint sinew
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yes i know so so how to do it but im lost with this spells cantrips and all

crude musk
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Your class description will tell you how many spells, including cantrips, you can pick and/or prepare

flint sinew
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we decided that we want to roll for stats

crude musk
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As for multiclassing, that's an optional rule that you can just ignore if you're new

flint sinew
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ok so we will just ignore multiclass for start

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so lets say my friend want to play druid and other one want to play ranger

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so druid have different amount of spells than ranger ?

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and it will be in rules somewhere

crude musk
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Yep, their class descriptions will explain it all

flint sinew
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ok

crude musk
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Usually in the class table at the start

flint sinew
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let me open my boxes and i will look for it xD

crude musk
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I've got to go, so won't be able to answer any more Qs but there are loads of people here who will

flint sinew
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rulebook ?

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ok thanks anyway have a good night

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oops i just notice that in rulebook is no class i want to play xD

simple goblet
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All the classes (except Artificers) are available there with one subclass each

flint sinew
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in my rulebook is only bard, cleric, fighter, rogue and wizard :/

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so ill have to dive to some webside 😛

simple goblet
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Those are probably for the pre generated characters in the box

flint sinew
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they are but we didnt like them xD

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we wanted to create our characters from very start

simple goblet
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Then check the basic rules I linked, it goes through making your own characters

flint sinew
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ok

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so now other question about my character

harsh salmon
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Shoot!

flint sinew
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i wanted to play warlock

harsh salmon
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A lot of cool options for you to do with warlock RP wise

flint sinew
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i know thats why i love it so much xD

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but it have this one think i have to check how it is called xD

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brb

harsh salmon
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I played a warlock / paladin multi class once where his family was murdered and his god didn’t answer his prayer so a devil did

simple goblet
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Have a player character whose backstory is "I prayed for someone to save my town. I think it was an angel, but it is really a devil"

flint sinew
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im back my daughter was crying :/

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thats nice ideas 🙂 but i have my own coz i want to play realy evil man 😛

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but back to my question

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warlock have this patrons and when i was trying to create character on dndbeyond.com it was only one to pick (the Fiend) but on YT i saw more of them

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do i have to start from the Fiend or i can pick what i want from start

coarse spoke
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You just pick the patron you want at the start, yeah

flint sinew
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so it dont have to be Fiend i can go for hexblade or djin or whatever yes ?

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genie*

coarse spoke
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Yeah as far as I know. Though I don't personally have encyclopedic knowledge of whether any of them have conditions. If you don't have the info for them handy, it might make your life harder, but the goal of the game is to play what you want.

smoky adder
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If you do get the subclass by itself, whatever you spend gets credited toward the remaining cost of the book itself, too.

untold flint
midnight pagoda
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Hello I just played my first game of dnd yesterday irl with some friends and im trying to recreate my character on dnd beyond and was wondering why i cant find the illusion wizard tradition?

little briar
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you need to own the content on DnD Beyond. Illusion isn't offered for free, but in the PHB.

midnight pagoda
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I see and is there a way to print out my character sheet and isnt in the pdf format? or does it have to be pdf

little briar
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there is no way to change the export to anything that isn't a PDF, no.

simple goblet
midnight pagoda
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I see ok ty

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so does dnd beyond do online games? id be interested to try one

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i really enjoyed playing yesterday with my friends

little briar
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?looking

lone boltBOT
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D&D Beyond
Ready to play some Dungeons & Dragons?

We have four channels to help you find your next game:

• #looking-for-players — Dungeon Masters/groups looking for players.
• #750812887697588356 — Players or groups looking for Dungeon Masters.
• #looking-for-community — Communities looking for members.
• #paid-looking-for-game — Professional DMs advertising services.

If you can’t see any of these channels, you will need to head to #880965682462875679 and select the appropriate role depending on exactly what you're looking for.

Be respectful, and have fun!
midnight pagoda
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ah i see tyvm

little briar
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You can find games in these channels here. there's also the play by post forum on the website too, if that might be something to look into.

midnight pagoda
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ill give that a look into tyvm

dense burrow
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Does anyone do dnd on Mondays to Thursdays there the only days i have off XD

smoky adder
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You can check what games are available (and when) in #looking-for-players. If you see one you like, just send the user a direct message to discuss.

summer knot
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Can anyone explain to me in a simple but informative way, how the hell multiclassing works

smoky adder
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Generally speaking, you get the features of each class based on your individual level in that class.

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So a ranger 3 / fighter 1 would have the same features as a 3rd-level ranger plus a 1st-level fighter.

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There are requirements to be able to multiclass (including the fact that multiclassing at all is an optional rule, so it depends on DM approval).

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There's also specific exceptions to how class features combine -- particularly spellcasting.

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Or if you've got any more specific questions, we can answer those, too.

novel bone
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Can you wield 2 swords in combat? If you can, how does it work, do you just attack with one weapon?

smoky adder
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If you’ve got two hands, you can hold two swords… unless that weapon has the Two-Handed property.

novel bone
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Or is it just for RP purpose?

smoky adder
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Or if you have Extra Attack, you’d be able to choose which weapon to attack with for each attack.

novel bone
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Oh, ok, thanks

smoky adder
novel bone
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Oh, well I didnt but that book so I cant acces.

smoky adder
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That removes the requirement for the weapons to have the Light property, so you could dual-wield something like longswords.

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Plus a couple other bonuses.

novel bone
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And thanks a lot for your help.

smoky adder
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That feat is normally included in the Players Handbook, but you can buy just the feat by itself if you’re not ready for the full book.

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Whatever you spend gets credited toward the remaining cost of the book itself, too.

novel bone
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Well Im shure I can find it in the physical book, Ill take that as a guide

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Thanks.

smoky adder
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When I first started, I was able to find the book at my local library.

novel bone
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I just dont want to buy the virtual one yet.

stiff herald
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hi i'm a newbie and i would like to try a solo adventure preferably free any seggestions

simple goblet
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Dnd isn't really designed for solo play. You might be able to find some stuff on DM's Guild that might try to fiddle the system to make it possible to play solo, but I have no experience of it

stiff herald
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ok thanks

rustic cobalt
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@stiff herald Ironsworn is a free fantasy TRPG designed for solo play.

jovial flicker
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libraries still exist?

echo kelp
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yes and they are amazing magical places

smoky adder
# novel bone Oh, I already got the book.

If you do own the physical book, you can use DDB’s homebrew tools to recreate that content for free. (For private use only, though; please don’t publish it to the global community.)

lyric fjord
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Are there any working codes?

smoky adder
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The only active codes at the moment are the ones include in the Essentials Kit.

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(Sales on the site aren’t typically handled through codes.)

open cosmos
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How do characters work

open cosmos
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What does (1d8 per warlock level mean

ornate kiln
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This is all explained in the basic rules. Have you read them (or at least the part about character creation)?

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Check the pinned message for the link

left flint
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Does d&d beyond ever have sales on players handbook or Tashas or any other books?

little briar
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yes, sales happen.

left flint
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Ah, thank you. I'll wait for a sale then

ornate kiln
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Sales often happen on holidays and are usually for all books

orchid siren
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Hey guys, I was wondering if anyone knows how to switch around subclass spells they are given such as a clockwork soul sorcerer's "Protection from Evil and Good".

crude musk
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that feature is not currently natively supported due to limitations on how the character sheet works

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The current best workaround is to make a copy of the subclass using the homebrew tools, then edit the spells

orchid siren
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Alright, noted and thanks.

crude musk
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No worries, the team is aware of this limitation and it is on their radar

orchid siren
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Is there an ETA on when this will be fixed?

candid nexus
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First time player here, where would I be able to get a run down of like rules and how to play?

royal gust
candid nexus
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Thnx

royal gust
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This is just basic stuff though; I'm not sure for more advance

crude musk
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@orchid siren No eta, D&D Beyond generally does not do etas/timelines. Sorry

orchid siren
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@crude musk Can a homebrew class be improved, so lets say another dndbeyond user has created the version with the added spells we can access/copy his homebrew?

crude musk
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You can't modify someone elses homebrew, no

orchid siren
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Thanks

jovial flicker
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Have it in one tab, open another tab for creating, copypaste

orchid siren
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Yeah I figured that out, but its a massive time sink if you don't own the class (IE you have access from the DM). But working on it, kinda surprised this has been in the works for such a long time.

low heron
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how do you play this game

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?

simple goblet
lyric fjord
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question, if i actually own the rulebooks, is there no way to have them in DND beyond? and if i buy the books in beyond, do i have them in pdf format and do i own them ?

crude musk
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No and no

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There's no way to redeem physical books and D&D Beyond doesn't offer pdfs

lyric fjord
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so there is no reason to buy me stuff on beyond if i don't own it and it costs the same as the books in physical form

crude musk
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And no, you don't own them. As with all digital content, you're buying a license to access them

clear estuary
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There’s also plenty of reason to buy them on Beyond. The character builder and encounter builder come to mind.

crude musk
clear estuary
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You’re paying for license to access content and for a service. And the convenience of not having to lug books around.

lyric fjord
crude musk
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That would depend on how retailers choose to price them. I can only comment on the MSRP Wizards of the Coast suggests

lyric fjord
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Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything 30€

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hmm i will see

smoky adder
urban zenith
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just bought my first dnd set!!

lyric fjord
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any chances to get beyond books/app in spanish ?

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or french ?

crude musk
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Localisation is something D&D Beyond has looked into, but it also relies on Wizards of the Coast producing localised versions that D&D Beyond can distribute

simple goblet
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Wizards are now handling the localisation in house, and with D&D Beyond also under Wizards umbrella, the changes are higher than they used to be, but still not a guarantee

thorny stone
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I have a question about Wizard spells. I understand spell slots and prepared spells for the day. At 4th level I have 4-1st level and 3-2nd level but what I struggle to understand is how many spells I'm allowed to have written under the 1st and 2nd level lines on my spell sheet.

untold flint
royal gust
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so you can't cast a first level spell using a second level spell slot?

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i know that sounds redundant but i am genuinely asking

topaz garnet
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to cast a spell of Xth level, you need to expend a slot of Xth level or higher. Many spells have listed benefits for being cast with a higher level slot, most commonly more damage.
If a spell doesn't have a listed benefit, upcasting does nothing but make the spell be at that level - something to take note of for Dispel Magic, Counterspell, and even a Rakshasa.

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WAIt no

smoky adder
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No, you definitely can cast a 1st-level spell with a 2nd-level slot.

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It's the reverse that doesn't work.

topaz garnet
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I got very confused, yeah

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you can't downcast.

smoky adder
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The book says to imagine them like spoons.

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You can drop a spell into a bigger spoon.

topaz garnet
smoky adder
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But not into a smaller one or you'll spill.

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Oh, I got the wrong double-o word there. 🤣

deft flicker
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spoons work fine as a comparison

lyric fjord
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Hallo! I just found DnD Beyond a few days ago and have now just found this

topaz garnet
smoky adder
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Big spoon, little spoon

lyric fjord
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What did I just walk into

deft flicker
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upcasting rules and comparisons to other things

lyric fjord
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Ahhh

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Interesting

smoky adder
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But regardless of whether a spell gives that extra benefit or not, you can always cast it using a larger slot.

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(Provided you have a larger slot to spend.)

topaz garnet
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and an important thing to note is
1: Every spell can be cast with higher level slots.
2: When you cast a spell with an Xth level slot, the spell is Xth level. For example, if you cast Fireball at 5th level, if someone were to Counterspell it, they'd need to cast Counterspell at 5th level or gamble on a DC 15 check. (Counterspell details the rule interaction for what level it can cancel, and the DC for anything of a higher level than the counterspell itself)

smoky adder
# thorny stone I have a question about Wizard spells. I understand spell slots and prepared spe...

Wizards are limited only by the total number of spells they can prepare. How you allocate that for each spell level is up to you.

You prepare the list of wizard spells that are available for you to cast. To do so, choose a number of wizard spells from your spellbook equal to your Intelligence modifier + your wizard level (minimum of one spell). The spells must be of a level for which you have spell slots.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/classes/wizard#Spellcasting-410

thorny stone
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Thank you

jovial flicker
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if you want to spoon feed the content to them so they dont have to think: Dndbeyond
if you think theyre capable of reading from a book and creating sheets: physical

cedar forge
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I am looking to build a broken paladin of conquest I am a newer player, so how do? I heard from my DM and another that there is the Smite Build (Damage), Be Extra Tanky, or a middle of both? I was wondering if high AC was a possibility? I am not sure if this is the place for a question like this.

echo kelp
cedar forge
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Oh that is the channel I was looking for thank you

echo kelp
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No problem!

violet wind
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new player, no experience looking to play! i am a wood elf

echo kelp
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Check out the #looking-for channels

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?looking

lone boltBOT
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D&D Beyond
Ready to play some Dungeons & Dragons?

We have four channels to help you find your next game:

• #looking-for-players — Dungeon Masters/groups looking for players.
• #750812887697588356 — Players or groups looking for Dungeon Masters.
• #looking-for-community — Communities looking for members.
• #paid-looking-for-game — Professional DMs advertising services.

If you can’t see any of these channels, you will need to head to #880965682462875679 and select the appropriate role depending on exactly what you're looking for.

Be respectful, and have fun!
opal warren
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What are the odds on someone helping me make a level 3 warlock I thought i could do I but the way their spell slots work are confusing me

jovial flicker
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I can @opal warren

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Im in a vc running some combat encounters to test monster replacements with my players but we can all help you

stark jolt
jovial flicker
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the even smaller tldr: just use eldritch blast

thorny eagle
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Just a heads up for Prime Members and those who do not have dungeons master guide, player handbook and monsters guide. Check as heck rn got all three free shipping $70

opal warren
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So how does their patron spell bonuses work then

thorny eagle
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just ordered books today

stark jolt
thorny eagle
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also is this chat for new players?

opal warren
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Im just gonna shoot you straight im trying to make a warlock that smites better than a paladin

stark jolt
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Hmm

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I assume you're going hexblade warlock?

opal warren
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Yeah

stark jolt
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So
you're never gonna be able to out-smite a paladin, but hexblade warlocks are rather good in their own right

opal warren
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Hexblade pact of the blade

opal warren
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I saw a tiktok that inspired me to do this

stark jolt
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yes you have your smite spells,
but paladin with their inbuilt smites most often deal more damage

but do you understand how the warlock spell slots work now that i TLDR'd it?

opal warren
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Hexblade pact of the blade, improved pact weapon, eldritch smite, thirsting blade

opal warren
opal warren
stark jolt
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with eldritch smite, yes

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with the smite spells no

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The smite spells require a melee attack
Eldritch smite just requires you to attack with your pact weapon

opal warren
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A smites a smite to me

stark jolt
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Welll yes but actually no

The smite spells have extra effects tagged on to them
while eldritch smite is just damage

opal warren
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Doesn't eldritch smite have a little extra too?

stark jolt
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eldritch smite is 1d8 damage base, plus 1d8 for each level of the spellslot used

opal warren
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Even though tbh i have no idea what prone actually does cuz ive never seen it have an affect in a campaign

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It says it knocks huge and smaller prone

stark jolt
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wrathful smite for example does 1d6 damage, and forces the enemy to make a save or be frightened

stark jolt
# opal warren It says it knocks huge and smaller prone

Prone

A prone creature’s only Movement option is to crawl, unless it stands up and thereby ends the condition.
The creature has disadvantage on Attack rolls.
An Attack roll against the creature has advantage if the attacker is within 5 feet of the creature. Otherwise, the Attack roll has disadvantage.

opal warren
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Oh, hm

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That sounds like it does a lot less than being prone in a combat situation would actually cause for you

stark jolt
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you have disadvantage to hit things, and things have advantage on hitting you
thats pretty bad

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it might not be much technically
but that is a huge effect

opal warren
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I dont get why they don't have to spend their turn to get up especially if they have heavy armor on

stark jolt
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i mean if it was, that would basically be the same as stunning them
which would be very brutal

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Generally losing half your movement is pretty debilitating already
and if you're planning on eldritch smiting from range you're basically halving an enemies move speed

opal warren
stark jolt
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OHH

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does it not?

huh, well standing up takes half of your movement

opal warren
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Yeah id say that's pretty fair then i didn't think there was any negative consequences for standing up

stark jolt
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yeah there's a pretty cheesy build

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Hexblade Warlock + Conquest Paladin

you knock someone prone, then you somehow make them frightened... and since they are frightened of you their move speed drops to 0 (Conquest pally ability) so they can't do anything really

opal warren
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Im kinda stuck between this funky little warlock idea and just playing a drakewarden ranger

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Apparently being an elven samurai is a way to make the ranged smite even more powerful for extra accuracy or something

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I dunno thats my friends idea

stark jolt
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i saw p i n g

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Conquest pally -

Starting at 7th level, you constantly emanate a menacing aura while you’re not incapacitated. The aura extends 10 feet from you in every direction, but not through total cover.

If a creature is frightened of you, its speed is reduced to 0 while in the aura, and that creature takes psychic damage equal to half your paladin level if it starts its turn there.

At 18th level, the range of this aura increases to 30 feet.

kindred lagoon
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What is the difference between this page and the DND Rules page?

echo kelp
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This channel is for newcomers to D&D to help get them started without having their questions lost in normal channel chatter.
#dnd-rules is for more in-depth D&D rules discussions.

shrewd basin
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should i let the paladin go in first if im the rogue even though i can sneak in?

jaunty canopy
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i mean

shrewd basin
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right now im in a cave fighting 2 minotaurs but for future reference

jaunty canopy
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make them the meat shied lol

shrewd basin
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haha thank you for this (im a very HIGHLY racist high elf 😉 )

jaunty canopy
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lamo

shrewd basin
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towards humans heads up

jaunty canopy
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in my campaign i some how be came a demigod lol

tropic basin
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Can someone explain the dice notation to me?

fallen surge
tropic basin
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Like

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d(x number)+(y number)

deft flicker
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XdY+Z
X is the amount of dice you roll
Y is the amount of sides the dice has
Z is the static bonus you add

tropic basin
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Ohh

fallen surge
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d is just sort for dice, and its followed by which dice you roll (how many sides it has)

tropic basin
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Thank you

fallen surge
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so 2d6+5 means roll 2 six-sided dice, then add 5 to the total

smoky adder
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In these rules, the different dice are referred to by the letter d followed by the number of sides: d4, d6, d8, d10, d12, and d20. For instance, a d6 is a six-sided die (the typical cube that many games use).

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When you need to roll dice, the rules tell you how many dice to roll of a certain type, as well as what modifiers to add. For example, “3d8 + 5” means you roll three eight-sided dice, add them together, and add 5 to the total.

timber chasm
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ollo

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i mean

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hello

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brand new to dnd, never played

fallen surge
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Welcome

timber chasm
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gratzi

desert marten
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Hello, I'm a new player, just started looking into it today

fallen surge
open crag
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hello new to dnd

tropic basin
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What's a 1 shot?

fallen surge
# tropic basin What's a 1 shot?

A one shot is an adventure that is completed in a single play session, as apposed to a campaign, which is an adventure that takes place over multiple sessions

tropic basin
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Thanks

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And what are homebrews?

crude musk
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content made by players, rather than Wizards of the Coast or other companies

tropic basin
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Thanks

median ruin
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homebrew is excellent fun to do and can be a great way to expand how your players enjoy the game!

desert marten
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Whats rivals of waterdeep?

echo kelp
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It’s a D&D livestream/VoD of a group playing D&D

desert marten
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Ok, thank you!

flint garden
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How do I start a dnd campaign without a dm

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Or do I need a dm

smoky adder
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Someone in your group needs to DM.

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In order to guide the experience.

flint garden
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I have no group

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So how do I get a group

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Do I go to Looking for dm?

shrewd dove
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Anyone wanna help out a coupke new dnders we have just two willing to join another group

winter dome
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hey any dms that are willing take take on a newbie?

smoky adder
flint garden
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Ok thank you

smoky adder
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Alternatively, you can check out #looking-for-players to see what games are available. If you find one you like, you can message the user privately to ask about joining.

fair totem
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Hi, I'm getting ready to DM for my first time. I'm using Roll20 and don't really want to use the music they have. I know there has to be a way to download songs but I don't know what that is.

surreal talon
tulip kiln
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hello, i'm very new to dnd! i'm trying to learn to play because my friend explained the concept of the game and it sounded like a blast :))

smoky adder
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Welcome! If you’ve got any questions, feel free to ask!

strong hull
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Hi! im new here looking for a group to play with. I have very basic knowledge of the game and wanting to dive into more

tulip kiln
noble yew
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Hey! So, I would like to play via mobile…there’s these adventure books. Is that where I play? Or does it have to be with online players?

topaz garnet
open cosmos
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So the hit/dc next to a weapons name is how much ac damage it will do right? And the 1d6+2 means I roll a one 6 sided dice for damage and add 2 right?

topaz garnet
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no, not 'ac damage', damage goes to hit points. An attack hits or misses, and damages the target if it hits. The 'to hit' is what you add to your attack roll against the targets AC.
And 1d6+2 does mean a 6 sided die, plus 2.

dense tapir
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I've seen it a few a times and i think i get the gist of it but what exactly does ac mean

remote tulip
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Armor class

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Basically they need to roll above that number to hit

dense tapir
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Ok thank you
I thought it was armor just had no idea what the c was

full fiber
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Hello all! me and a friend have been trying really hard to get into dnd but we dont know anyone to play with, we are slowly been getting to grips with the basic rules but videos i have been watching tell me its better to join a group thats willing to help me along the way

simple goblet
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Welcome. You can have a look in #looking-for-players and see if any of the DMs who posted there are looking for new players and fit the vibe you and your friend are after.
Also can try posting in #750812887697588356 and see if a DM contacts you :)

full fiber
pure wharf
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can anyone help me with my background I don't know what to write (first character - a fighter elf)

crude musk
pure wharf
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oh thanks

noble yew
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How do u play with others? I mean, there’s a section on the bottom that says Campaigns’your adventure will start soon’. Is this an online thing? Like connecting to an invite or whatnot?

echo kelp
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You get with a group of others who want to play D&D. One person takes on the role of Dungeon Master - they are like a stage manager and rules judge. The rest take on the role of characters who will play an active part in the story.
DnDBeyond provides tools (digital character sheets, D&D books in web-available format, Avrae Discord bot, Encounter and Combat tracker, campaign section with shared dice log, etc.) to help people play D&D but at the end of the day all D&D needs is players, DM, character sheets, dice, and rules references (rules books, settings books, adventure books).

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?looking

lone boltBOT
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D&D Beyond
Ready to play some Dungeons & Dragons?

We have four channels to help you find your next game:

• #looking-for-players — Dungeon Masters/groups looking for players.
• #750812887697588356 — Players or groups looking for Dungeon Masters.
• #looking-for-community — Communities looking for members.
• #paid-looking-for-game — Professional DMs advertising services.

If you can’t see any of these channels, you will need to head to #880965682462875679 and select the appropriate role depending on exactly what you're looking for.

Be respectful, and have fun!
echo kelp
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Use these channels to find a group to play with.

noble yew
echo kelp
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Also be patient - finding a group usually takes time because of real life schedules, personalities, and desired play style.

smoky adder
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But at the end of the day, D&D is just you and your friends telling a story together.

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So any way you can talk to each other should do do the job.

open cosmos
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If I'm fighting a monster with 17ac do i roll to see if i break thw armor and then use my quarterstaff which does +4hit and 1d6+2 to determine damage?

smoky adder
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You don’t “break” the armor.

simple goblet
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Yes, you roll a d20, add +4 to hit and compare it against the monsters AC. If the number is greater than or equal to AC, you hit the monster and can roll for damage

open cosmos
fallen surge
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Exactly!

smoky adder
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Equal to or greater than the AC

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So a roll of 15 (11 + 4) hits an AC 15.

wheat beacon
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Hey uh, I’ve got my first in person campaign in about a week I’m still relatively new so just curious to ask.

What’s the best way to prepare and is there anything I should bring?

fallen surge
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Are you a player or a DM?

wheat beacon
fallen surge
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Ok so for what to bring, I'd say you need your a character sheet (digital or paper), dice, and thats about it. It would probably be good to have the sourcebooks you used to make your character, so you can directly reference the source wording if a ruling question comes up, but DMs will often have the books themselves as well.

For prep, just focus on making your character, and feeling comfortable roleplaying as them. A lot of beginners put a little bit too much emphasis on backstory, but the purpose of backstory is to inform how you are going forward, so that is the most important thing to focus on.

heady cliff
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Would digital dice work provided the other players dont abuse it

open cosmos
crude musk
fallen surge
smoky adder
heady cliff
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Fair point im just looking to get into d and d but i dont have the physical dice yet

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Hell i dont even got a game store in the same county as me

wheat beacon
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I think dice will be given as this is meant for new people

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Getting my partner to print off a couple sheets

crude musk
wheat beacon
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The event itself is meant for people to get into dnd

crude musk
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What event?

wheat beacon
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Oh sorry I thought i mentioned, place near me called settlers is hosting a open rpg day to get people into the game

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It looks pretty good, a lot of options and it lasts the whole day

fallen surge
crude musk
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Ah, okay

alpine furnace
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Hey, what's the best thing to start with the D&D knowledge?

crude musk
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the basic rules, which you can find pinned in this channel

alpine furnace
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Oh yeah i see, thx

heady cliff
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Ngl i still need to touch up a charecter sheet but if i can find a dm i wanna run what i have through them first and change stuff before i finish the sheet

smoky adder
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Honestly, that's a good way to do it.

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Go in with a few general possibilities, then work with the DM to nail down the specifics.

heady cliff
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Do i need the players handbook to play or am i good with just basics

proud siren
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Hi, I've been wanting to get into D&D for a little while now and I'm just wondering how. I have a D&D Beyond account and character, now what?

crude musk
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@heady cliff The basics are all you need to get started

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The Player's Handbook does give you more options, but you don't need those to start playing

heady cliff
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So you can start d and d for free basically

smoky adder
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?looking

lone boltBOT
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D&D Beyond
Ready to play some Dungeons & Dragons?

We have four channels to help you find your next game:

• #looking-for-players — Dungeon Masters/groups looking for players.
• #750812887697588356 — Players or groups looking for Dungeon Masters.
• #looking-for-community — Communities looking for members.
• #paid-looking-for-game — Professional DMs advertising services.

If you can’t see any of these channels, you will need to head to #880965682462875679 and select the appropriate role depending on exactly what you're looking for.

Be respectful, and have fun!
smoky adder
lyric fjord
heady cliff
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Thanks for all the help guys hopefully ill find a game soon

lyric fjord
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thats the biggest challenge....i might not remember much but finding groups was a pain

crude musk
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It's just a matter of patience

proud siren
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Do I need to learn anything or can I just jump right in with a character and learn it as I go along

crude musk
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It's best to check out the basic rules, specifically the sections on using ability scores and combat

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That covers all the key points

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Also don't expect to be able to jump in with a character, you may need to remake your character to fit what the DM is running

lyric fjord
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true but some DMs for what i remember are something i cant say here

crude musk
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I'm not sure what you're trying to get at, but it doesn't seem helpful

lyric fjord
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i was trying to say that some DMs arent nice people if u catch my drift...the remembering part its because i was put intro a small coma duo to a game session...i dont remember much stuff from my life specially D&D...i remember how i end up in a coma which is ironic

crude musk
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That's not really conducive to a newcomers chat

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Yes, there are bad actors in this hobby, as there are in every hobby, as there are in general when interacting with people

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It's not something that should be of concern to a newcomer

lyric fjord
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i mean in a way im a newcomer...kinda....i just dont want him to be upset for finding a bad DM...i mean i remember D&D being super fun specially the way i end up in a coma XD

proud siren
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Wait what do you have to do as dungeon master? Just like tell a story and say what your dice rolls do?

crude musk
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Again, not conducive to a newcomer channel because it's not something that's worth any major concern

crude musk
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They can guide the story as much or as little as the style of campaign dictates

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They're a player in the game, just like everyone else, their role is just different

proud siren
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I guess you need a good knowledge of the game for it

crude musk
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Not at all

simple goblet
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You can pick it up as you go

smoky adder
naive merlin
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Hey I'm new to all of this his dnd stuff and would like to join a group I would be comfortable being a new player and not being made fun of where can I ask or will anyone take me under there wing as a newbie

halcyon forge
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?looking

lone boltBOT
#
D&D Beyond
Ready to play some Dungeons & Dragons?

We have four channels to help you find your next game:

• #looking-for-players — Dungeon Masters/groups looking for players.
• #750812887697588356 — Players or groups looking for Dungeon Masters.
• #looking-for-community — Communities looking for members.
• #paid-looking-for-game — Professional DMs advertising services.

If you can’t see any of these channels, you will need to head to #880965682462875679 and select the appropriate role depending on exactly what you're looking for.

Be respectful, and have fun!
woven quest
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Is there a way to make an artificer-Warlock multi class for free in dnd beyond, or anywhere else?

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Cuz I really don’t wanna spend 30 bucks on a book

smoky adder
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The only way to access artificer is by purchasing any artificer subclass.

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You can get just the subclass if you don’t want the full book.

fallen surge
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Artificer is not a class that is included in the free basic rules, so you would need to make at least 1 purchase to be able to use that. However, if you don't want to buy the whole book, DDB has the option to buy individual content from each book, for a cheaper price. And when you do, it gets applied as a discount towards the price of the full book if you ever want to buy the whole thing

smoky adder
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And whatever you spend gets credited toward the remaining cost of the book itself, too.

fallen surge
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DDB also has a content sharing option. If you are in a campaign, and someone in that campaign has a master tier subscription, the players are able to share content their purchased content with each other for free, for use in that campaign.

lyric fjord
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Hi. Im new to 5e. Halp me.

I have discovered there are two playable versions of the satyr in 5e (one from mot and one from mpmm) and im just wondering which one is better for a wizard. And why. Im new to 5e.

fallen surge
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Monster of the Multiverse is considered to be the current version of the race. The version in Odyssey of Theros is "Legacy" content now, meaning its outdated. Of course, its still up to your DM to decide what is or is not allowed at their table, but its probably fairly common for most DMs to require you to use the updated version

eternal sundial
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hey im new to being a dm. i already played a session as a dm but i still struggle with planning and stuff. does anyone know where i can find tips for that?

echo kelp
sick drum
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I use to play D&D but i have not played in a very long time

frosty dock
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Hi! im very new to dnd and literally just made my character sheet! where do I start?

violet wind
frosty dock
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Ok!!

quasi geode
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Does anyone know a good race/class for my first character? I want to have a character that is easier to keep track of, so I don’t think wizard/warlock is a good idea with the dozens of spells.

normal tendon
quasi geode
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Ok

topaz garnet
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Honestly there's not really a tutorial class.

I just say, look out for...
Wizard. Wizard puts spells in their book, and prepares a list of spells from the spells in their book. (Meaning they have those prepared spells to cast)
Rogue sneak attack. If an enemy of the target is adjacent and not incapacitated, you can sneak attack. Also, advantage is flat yes for sneak attack.

Any should be viable, but I see new players get tripped up on those two.

lyric fjord
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Hey whatvare playstyles? i don't even know what they are and i'm still new to dnd but an ex friend used it against me knowing i know nothing about stuff like playstyles and storytelling regarding dnd

crude musk
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play style refers to how you like to play the game and what parts interest you the most

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Broadly speaking there are three core aspects of the game (often known as 'pillars')

  • Combat
  • Exploration
  • Social Interaction (often referred to as Roleplay, but you can roleplay as part of the above two)
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You can also just describe your playstyle however you think best conveys what you're looking for in a game

lyric fjord
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See i was just doing what they were all doing which was heavy exploration and social interaction with combat thrown in.

I love all aspects of the three and honestly want something more balanced than what i have experienced in the past. I think a big part of my style would be including roleplay and verbal storytelling throughout. Like just going more in depth regarding my character and whats going on as opposed to just 'gonna go here and do that'

crude musk
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You don't have to define your style, it's just more useful for DMs who either state what style their game is for prospective players, or when looking at player applications

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I will say, D&D being a cooperative game, the core expectation should be doing things that the party can do as a group. This is why games may lean towards "gonna go here and do that"

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While character exposition may be great for the player whose character it is, it's generally not to conducive to a shared table experience

lyric fjord
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Oh okay. Im bad at describing this but generally exposition is used in group sessions during character downtime? I just kinda meant that i like to spice up how i say 'gonna go here do that' if that makes sense?

icy karma
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Myself and two friends are looking to start playing how do we find a game and a DM?

crude musk
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?looking

lone boltBOT
#
D&D Beyond
Ready to play some Dungeons & Dragons?

We have four channels to help you find your next game:

• #looking-for-players — Dungeon Masters/groups looking for players.
• #750812887697588356 — Players or groups looking for Dungeon Masters.
• #looking-for-community — Communities looking for members.
• #paid-looking-for-game — Professional DMs advertising services.

If you can’t see any of these channels, you will need to head to #880965682462875679 and select the appropriate role depending on exactly what you're looking for.

Be respectful, and have fun!
smoky pecan
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i dont know how to play any help??

smoky adder
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We've got a bunch of helpful links in the pinned messages here that'll get you started.

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But did you have any specific questions?

smoky pecan
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no. i have never played this before and i want a guide or something.

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any full on guides?

crude musk
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As mentioned, there are some useful links pinned in this channel

smoky pecan
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im so confused, i wish ghere was just a video on how to play.

crude musk
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There are, the pinned links include some videos introducing you to D&D

smoky pecan
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i mean a gameplay walkthrough

smoky adder
faint olive
smoky pecan
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"gameplay"

smoky pecan
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"write down ur spells" what spells?

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i only made a account

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nothing else

crude musk
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Read the basic rules

smoky pecan
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its not in the rules how to see my spells

crude musk
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Are you struggling with using D&D Beyond?

smoky pecan
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yes

crude musk
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That's different from not knowing how to play the game

smoky pecan
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idk how to play at all, i only created a account

crude musk
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The rules won't tell you how to use DDB

smoky pecan
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i have never played it before

smoky adder
crude musk
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Ah, okay, let's clear things up
D&D is the game
D&D Beyond is a toolset for playing the game

smoky pecan
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oh

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:/

marble sluice
# smoky pecan "gameplay"

a podcast is actually a great example of what D&D gameplay might look like. Im partial to Dusk by Matthew Colville, Dimension 20's Adventuring Academy, and Critical Role Campaign 2: The Might Nein.

topaz garnet
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I'll take a jab at describing it.
DND is a tabletop roleplaying game. There's no set rigid path, no start button, it's a game ran by people.
You, a player, would have a character. Name, backstory, and their race, game statistics (like how strong, agile, tough, smart, wise, charismatic), and their class.
DM describes a scene, what's going on, what your character notices and knows. When you want to do a thing, your character sheet details what special things you can do. For example, a Wizard could cast spells, and a Rogue would be good at many skills.

marble sluice
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all of which are wildly different game experiences.

smoky pecan
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dayum i guess the game just aint for me

topaz garnet
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You'd only need to write down what spells you have if your class lets you use spells.

smoky pecan
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my memory isnt great so id not know how to play even if i watched a tutorial

crude musk
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You don't need a great memory, people play with the rulebooks at the table and reference them during play

smoky adder
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There's plenty of beginner-friendly games out there that'll help you learn as you play, too.

smoky pecan
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yeah but i dont have the game in real life

marble sluice
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honestly, memory isnt the most essential aspect of play, especially if you have the information in front of you or write down what might be important information to reference later.

smoky pecan
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and have never played it

crude musk
topaz garnet
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You'd be surprised at how much you begin to internalize.
But as a player, you only need to have access to information relevant to you. You'd only need to care about rules relevant to you, not every rule for every character and every behind-the-scenes tool tidbit the DM has.

smoky adder
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And if you don't want to worry about memorizing spells, you don't even have to play a spellcaster.

marble sluice
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and in the unlikely event that you do not begin to internalize information relevant to the game, you have the other players/DM(s) at the table to bounce off of for their knowledge.

topaz garnet
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If you're a Fighter, you only need to worry about... How to attack, and whatever race you are. Then, stuff like what a subclass gives.

marble sluice
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one of the blessings about this game is that the rules are all written down somewhere and theyre pretty easy to find via a book's respective table of contents.

smoky pecan
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oke i understand it a lil now

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but when i have created a character how do i see my spells?

ornate kiln
# smoky pecan yeah but i dont have the game in real life

things you need to play:

  • the basic rules, which are free as PDF or on dnd beyond
  • a character sheet, which dnd beyond can generate for you for free or you can get as a PDF to print out and fill yourself. for free
  • dice, which can be bought for money but there are free apps to roll them as well.
  • people to play with, either your friends, people at a local game store or strangers on the internet
marble sluice
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well that first assumes that you even have spells, some builds do not include spells in their abilities. and second, theyd be written on your character sheet.

smoky pecan
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oke but how do you play? in comments?

topaz garnet
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there's many ways, but the most classic online way seems to be some kind of voice chat and some kind of virtual tabletop.
Play by Post exists (just text channel, people roleplay in text messages, it goes on and on in a more drawn out slow form)

smoky pecan
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oh

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its 3:57 am for me rn so ill continue tomorrow thanks for ur help!

ornate kiln
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the classic way to play is a bunch of people sitting around a table, but with voice chat, you can play over the internet and with chat rooms, its also possible to play by text, though that is a bit more challenging

marble sluice
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the way i play is i set up a personal discord server and talk in its' voice chat.

Some others play using online tools (such as D&DBeyond or Roll20, two websites)

Some others play in-person games, usually in one of the players homes.

Some others set up their own forum (usually a private discord server/private subreddit) and talk via text and play whenever they have the free time.

smoky pecan
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becouse me and my brothers girlfriend wanna play this badly

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like a kit with everything u need

ornate kiln
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5e is the current version. you might wanna buy the player's handbook but you can also just print out the basic rules or send them the link

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there are two starter packs for beginners

smoky pecan
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wich one do u reccomend?

ornate kiln
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the older starter set with the adventure "lost Mine of phandelver" and the newer essentials kit with the adventure "dragon on icespire peak"

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hmm, I like the essentials kit more but lost mine is more straightforward

deft flicker
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I would personally recommend Lost Mine of Phandelver, it is more straightforward and thus easier for new players and DMs

obsidian salmon
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hello!!!! I am new to DND Beyond and looking for a game online (I use mostly discord)

ornate kiln
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essentials kit does have a quest board and is more modular, so it might help people who come from a video game mindeset to adjust easier

faint olive
obsidian salmon
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I do have to work today so

crude musk
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?looking

lone boltBOT
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smoky pecan
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buy*

marble sluice
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Lost Mines of Phandelver is free iirc

smoky pecan
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i want the board game

ornate kiln
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i think Essentials kit is the better value personally

smoky pecan
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ye but ive never played befor ive never even touched dnd

ornate kiln
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you get more help for character creation and it has a lot of extras to help the dungeon master

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it is meant for beginners

smoky pecan
ornate kiln
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sort of

smoky pecan
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??

untold flint
ornate kiln
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it has board game elements but you can play it just with your character sheets and dice

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everything else can happen in your heads

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maps, miniatures/tokens etc are all optional

smoky pecan
topaz garnet
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there's a similarity yet a difference. It's a tabletop game, be it an actual table, or a virtual one, or just people meeting in a voice chat and using a screenshared microsoft paint as a makeshift battle map.

ornate kiln
crude musk
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It's a roleplaying game, all you need to play are the rules, some dice, and a way to communicate with each other

smoky pecan
crude musk
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You can play in person, over discord, over skype or teams, even over the phone

ornate kiln
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essentials kit

smoky pecan
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oke

untold flint
ornate kiln
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looks like this

smoky pecan
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omg thanks guys!

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im gonna buy this with my brothers girlfriend thanks a bunch

ornate kiln
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have fun

smoky pecan
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thanks

obsidian salmon
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ok i posted on there so

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now we wait

ornate kiln
obsidian salmon
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ok

faint acorn
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Hello there ! i'm new in the d&d world ( also in rpg...) and i'm looking for a place where i can find a group for online oneshot/campaign, but french. Did someone know where i can find it ?

unborn perch
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hey, im new to this whole rp thing as a whole and i , besides a few articles and site readings and some light tutorials, am pretty clueless about this whole thing, and would love any help

lusty bone
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Hello, I joined D&D I've done RPG before and im seeing if anyone would like to play on this website, since i am not familar with any other.

earnest lark
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?looking

lone boltBOT
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D&D Beyond
Ready to play some Dungeons & Dragons?

We have four channels to help you find your next game:

• #looking-for-players — Dungeon Masters/groups looking for players.
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• #looking-for-community — Communities looking for members.
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vocal sand
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Hey! I recently decided that I wanted to learn how to play D&D, and I was wondering if anyone could tell me the basics, maybe give me some tips/advice? Anything is greatly appreciated and thank you in advance!

verbal nimbus
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I have a question, I'm a new player so forgive me if its dumb but I'm not sure if DnD beyond pre-adds the proficiency bonus to weapons

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for example, I'm proficient in my shortsword, but I'm not sure if when I roll and DnD beyond does the roll + number, the number added is part of the proficiency bonus. Do I have to add it myself?

vestal temple
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just click on the number beside the weapon when you are attacking

waxen bolt
fair totem
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When you're the dm and there's an npc like a shepard but they are in a small battle, how do I know what to put as their stats if it's not already listed?

echo kelp
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Like a commoner? They have a flat 10 for all stats normally.

fair totem
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Ah ty!

sacred oak
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I just had my first One Shot, and it was really fun! Very confusing at first and kind of intimating but in the end really fun!

topaz garnet
fair totem
verbal marlin
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I'm kind of unclear how items work, like lets say I have an adventuring rope, can i tie it around an orcs feet and run away if I get a high roll??

little briar
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if the DM allows you to try, sure, why not?

verbal marlin
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Is there any clear rules to this game?? Or can you do anything the dm lets you??

little briar
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most of the rules are really clear.

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But others, like the usage of certain items, are there to reward player creativity.

verbal marlin
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I see

untold flint
# verbal marlin Is there any clear rules to this game?? Or can you do anything the dm lets you??

You can try to do pretty much anything, but the DM will likely make you roll to see if you succeed. For example, if you're trying to sneak up on an orc and tie a rope around their feet, you'll likely need to roll a Stealth check to see if you can sneak up on them, and then probably either a Sleight Of Hand or a general Dexterity check to see if you can tie the rope without attracting attention. If you fail, the orc will likely notice you and then your next roll will be for Initiative because a fight's about to start 🙂

wheat beacon
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Can someone recommend me a good physical character sheet I can print off?

crude musk
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@wheat beacon There's no need to ask the same question in multiple channels

jovial flicker
deft surge
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yooo im new to dnd and i think its going to be fun

alpine flume
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Hi I' new and i would like to know how to get started

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I have never played before

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and i want to start

abstract pebble
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whaddup fellow new players lets get this bread

sturdy talon
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Does Elemental Adept (Fire) works on Green Flame Blade ?

abstract pebble
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I dont see why not, makes sense and wouldn't be game breaking or anything like that IMO

untold flint
# sturdy talon Does Elemental Adept (Fire) works on Green Flame Blade ?

I can't think of any reason why it would be exempt from the feat. I believe the benefits of the feat would only apply to the fire damage to the original and secondary targets, not the damage from the weapon attack. Even if you were attacking with a Flametongue sword that did fire damage, the spell isn't doing that fire damage.

lyric fjord
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Yo like Ive been wanting to play dnd for a while now, I just downloaded dnd beyond on my phone and somewhat made a character. Now PLEASE can someone explain to me how this all works?

topaz garnet
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Things do what they say, and nothing contradicts in that interaction

wintry mortar
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hey i am newest of new to dnd cna i play with anyone?

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DM me if you want to

little briar
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?looking

lone boltBOT
#
D&D Beyond
Ready to play some Dungeons & Dragons?

We have four channels to help you find your next game:

• #looking-for-players — Dungeon Masters/groups looking for players.
• #750812887697588356 — Players or groups looking for Dungeon Masters.
• #looking-for-community — Communities looking for members.
• #paid-looking-for-game — Professional DMs advertising services.

If you can’t see any of these channels, you will need to head to #880965682462875679 and select the appropriate role depending on exactly what you're looking for.

Be respectful, and have fun!
safe compass
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Hello its my first time playing D&D i just set up my character sheet i'm gonna go over the rules love some suggestions for some good sources to do that (:

deft flicker
safe compass
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Thanks < 3

hidden oxide
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Hi, I’ve never played dnd before but I really want to start. I would love to be able to join a group that could teach me the ways.

echo kelp
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Use the #looking-for channels to find a group.
I also recommend checking out the pinned messages here on the channel - lots of useful links to help get you started.

knotty zephyr
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does Purify Food and Drink makes alcohol to be not alcohol?

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like are you able to be drunk from purified beer?