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shortkut

Kutshort Yes
shortkut
idea man
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TD

TD

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(Crystal) Crystal said:
So PURELY HYPOTHETICALLY. If I did this...then what?
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The Tavern is like the equivalent of a hangout with the other characters we've created while we wait to go on Campaigns, but hypothetically you don't HAVE to go on a Campaign and could just hang out.
 
VashTheStampede

VashTheStampede

Sorry Jawneh
(Benzine) Ben Zine said:
hey where will my character live and what is ethnic breakdown.

can i be tri lingual and i promise to make the third language something much sillier?
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1. You tell me where they live and if it's on the Sword Coast I could probably give you an ethnic breakdown

2. I'm sure abyssal probably sounds pretty silly coming from a mortal creature
 
Benzine

Ben Zine
Benzine
Senor ember
hopefully totally sensible (For the most part), believable, normal usually... and still the same way when talking about morse code, except everyone's perception of me drastically changes.

my character will have a small side interest in ruling
 
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TD

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(Ben) Dungeon Master said:
The actual campaigns will probably be under a different link when they get started, but for now you can join the dummy campaign I started and that'll let you use the extra classes to at least make a character.

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Would I be correct to assume the reason I'm getting an error is because this is gone because you started the real one?
 
D&D Character
Ben

Dungeon Master
Ben
Blind Guardian
TD said:
Would I be correct to assume the reason I'm getting an error is because this is gone because you started the real one?
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Yep. I already had a bunch of maps and encounters set up from testing that Dummy Campaign, so I just reset the invite link and am using that one for my game.

I could always put up another dummy one, if you're wanting to splooge out another Tortle.
 
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(Ben) Dungeon Master said:
Yep. I already had a bunch of maps and encounters set up from testing that Dummy Campaign, so I just reset the invite link and am using that one for my game.

I could always put up another dummy one, if you're wanting to splooge out another Tortle.
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I'm making a backup to have ready because now I'm paranoid of catastrophe and gazebos.

But yes, I'm trying for another Tortle, if you could that's great but no rush.
 
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Cupid.

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Does anyone have any links to info on creating a character? I used the dnd beyond app to create a character but I have far too many questions about races, subraces, what skills to use, etc. I tried googling what I needed but a lot of stuff said to ask the DM if such and such would be needed.
 
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shortkut

Kutshort Yes
shortkut
idea man
Cupid. said:
Does anyone have any links to info on creating a character? I used the dnd beyond app to create a character but I have far too many questions about races, subraces, what skills to use, etc. I tried googling what I needed but a lot of stuff said to ask the DM if such and such would be needed.
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Very Important Text-Based D&D discussion

Eldritch Blast is a cantrip anyway. I can cast one every round. Every round is 6 seconds. If I sleep 8 hours a day, that's 16 hours available to Eldritch Blast. That's 9600 Eldritch Blasts. And don't ask me when I level up and can cast multiple blasts at once
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Ben

Dungeon Master
Ben
Blind Guardian
Cupid. said:
Does anyone have any links to info on creating a character? I used the dnd beyond app to create a character but I have far too many questions about races, subraces, what skills to use, etc. I tried googling what I needed but a lot of stuff said to ask the DM if such and such would be needed.
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(shortkut) Kutshort Yes said:

Very Important Text-Based D&D discussion

Eldritch Blast is a cantrip anyway. I can cast one every round. Every round is 6 seconds. If I sleep 8 hours a day, that's 16 hours available to Eldritch Blast. That's 9600 Eldritch Blasts. And don't ask me when I level up and can cast multiple blasts at once
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That thread that kut linked has a lot of information in it. I'd say get a ballpark idea of what you want your character to be/do and see what D&D Beyond will give you using their character builder, as they have a few options that do most of the work for you. Anything you really aren't sure about, you can tag myself or @VashTheStampede and we'd be happy to help give you some guidance.
 
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Christina

Cookie Sweetmead
Christina
I see you
So I am having too much fun adding details to my spells to fit my character.

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Some of the notes are just how I want the spell to look for my character, but this one was my favorite.

I think my spirtual weapon I get at level 2 will look like a giant rolling pin unless I can think of something better.
 
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The Flame

Magni Kragtail
The Flame
Smart fella by day, fart smella by night
(Christina) Cookie Sweetmead said:
So I am having too much fun adding details to my spells to fit my character.

Some of the notes are just how I want the spell to look for my character, but this one was my favorite.

I think my spirtual weapon I get at level 2 will look like a giant rolling pin unless I can think of something better.
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Oh wow I didn't even know you could do this stuff on there. Looks like you can even change the names of spells to really confuse the fuck out of your DM 😏
 
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shortkut

Kutshort Yes
shortkut
idea man
Question for anyone more knowledgeable than myself (@VashTheStampede @Christina @Ben @GwJumpman @The Flame )

When I created my backup character, he was originally paladin/sorcerer. It put a chain mail in the inventory, but I removed it when I dropped the paladin part. I thought simple padded armor would be more appropriate. Once I equipped the padded armor, I was seeing notes on my character that he was not not proficient or something enough for it and I would be at a disadvantage for a number of types of rolls. That went away once I unequipped it.

What type of armor should I have for my Dragonborn sorcerer and how to stop being at a disadvantage?
 
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Ben

Dungeon Master
Ben
Blind Guardian
(shortkut) Kutshort Yes said:
Question for anyone more knowledgeable than myself (@VashTheStampede @Christina @Ben @GwJumpman @The Flame )

When I created my backup character, he was originally paladin/sorcerer. It put a chain mail in the inventory, but I removed it when I dropped the paladin part. I thought simple padded armor would be more appropriate. Once I equipped the padded armor, I was seeing notes on my character that he was not not proficient or something enough for it and I would be at a disadvantage for a number of types of rolls. That went away once I unequipped it.

What type of armor should I have for my Dragonborn sorcerer and how to stop being at a disadvantage?
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Fairly sure padded armor is still light armor. Casters can't generally wear any armor at all. If your armor proficiency is 'none' you're not able to wear even basic armor.
 
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The Flame

Magni Kragtail
The Flame
Smart fella by day, fart smella by night
Yeah if we're talking about Kreskent, it doesn't look like you have any armor proficiencies. Glad you mentioned that though, because I've literally never looked into the different types of armor in D&D until now. I'm gonna have to find me some studded leather for that sweet sweet extra point of AC.

I'm not super knowledgeable on armor, but I'd assume a cloak would just be considered the same as any normal clothing that doesn't effect your stats in any way. Just flavor. Unless you had some sort of enchantment on it or something.
 
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Ben

Dungeon Master
Ben
Blind Guardian
  1. Barbarians: Light and medium armor. Barbarians also benefit from an unarmored defense feature that allows them to add their Constitution modifier to their Armor Class (AC) when not wearing armor.
  2. Bards: Light armor. Some bard colleges, like the College of Valor, grant proficiency in medium armor and shields.
  3. Clerics: Depend on the domain. Light and medium armor are common, with some domains (like War or Tempest) granting heavy armor proficiency.
  4. Druids: Light and medium armor, but they will not wear armor or use shields made of metal. Fighters: All armor types, including shields.
  5. Monks: Monks typically don’t wear armor as their class feature, Unarmored Defense, allows them to add their Wisdom modifier to their AC when not wearing armor.
  6. Paladins: All armor types, including shields. Rangers: Light and medium armor, and shields.
  7. Rogues: Light armor. Their stealth and agility are better supported by less cumbersome armor.
  8. Sorcerers, Warlocks, and Wizards: Typically no armor proficiency. Certain subclasses, like the Hexblade Warlock or the War Mage Wizard, may offer limited armor proficiencies.
  9. Artificers: As a class introduced in "Eberron: Rising from the Last War," artificers have proficiency with light and medium armor, and shields.
Wearing armor you’re not proficient with has several disadvantages, like disadvantage on any ability check, saving throw, or attack roll that involves Strength or Dexterity, and you can’t cast spells. Also, certain magic items or class features can sometimes grant armor proficiencies outside these general rules.
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Jawneh

Aims'Orreh Mwuh'Bwadd
Jawneh
The Ritualist
(shortkut) Kutshort Yes said:
Would this be appropriate for a starting character? I’m assuming not

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Yeeaaaa. At best a regular "Chain Shirt" instead of "Elven Chain" would be appropriate if you're looking for Medium Armor. But for Kreskent, it's fine if you don't have any actual armor. There's always the Mage Armor spell to get your AC to 13 your +dex. It's a bit rough in early game as it does eat up a spell slot, but maybe you just want to cast cantrips anyways.
 
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