[D&D 5e] New Days, New Heroes [D&D for Beginners] <not recruiting>

[Blythe]

Edit: Dec. 4th, 2018: This game is not actually actively recruiting at the moment. I should have updated the title and this 1st post earlier, but it slipped my mind. At the moment, I can't GM this due to RL illness & lack of time, though when I am available again, I'll contact those who previously expressed interest via PM.

The world building thread is here. Post here in the interest check if you are interested.

The TL;DR is that if you have always wanted to learn to play D&D 5e, this game will be catered to people who would like to learn. (Sorry experienced players! This is not for people well-versed in the game--this is to help newcomers to tabletop or D&D specifically). It will essentially function as a one-shot adventure set in a homebrewed place called "Llane Vale"--almost like a 'tutorial adventure' that will teach players the ins and outs of the game. If the players end up liking the game, it may turn into a longer campaign if that is something they are interested in.

Please do read the Game Rules/FAQ section carefully; you will need to be on board with all of them to play. Though I do strongly advise reading the entire worldbuilding thread; it's all important, but don't worry--it's not too lengthy.

Please note that the only permitted book for now is the Player's Handbook--I'm a big proponent of keeping things simple at first--so please do not ask about content that is not in the Player's Handbook.

I am looking for three additional players--I have one already--Flower. :)

[Vergil1989]

Do you mind if I just link a D&D Beyond character link in my sheet Blythe?  I don't mind filling out a lengthy E built sheet like Flower's done, I just thought I'd ask here first is all.  :D  Either way, I'll probably get something going in the next few days if not sooner.  Adios!

[Flower]

-rushes in- xD

I'm here and thrilled!

Here's the puppy I've been working on so far. It's still a work in progress but I'm hopeful I'll have her finish this weekend. I've been following a Youtube video guide on how to create the sheet so that's been helpful.

[Blythe]

Do you mind if I just link a D&D Beyond character link in my sheet Blythe?  I don't mind filling out a lengthy E built sheet like Flower's done, I just thought I'd ask here first is all.  :D  Either way, I'll probably get something going in the next few days if not sooner.  Adios!

I'd rather have sheets that use the BBCode & that are posted on the forums. This tends to give me more flexibility as a GM keeping up with character statistics compared to off-site sheets. However, I'm quite happy to help out if anyone runs into trouble with the coding (and if players already have a pre-done sheet and just need it ported over into the forum coding, I would be happy to do that on a person's behalf to ease some of the pain-in-the-butt of it all. Just PM me a link. ^^ )

-rushes in- xD

I'm here and thrilled!

Here's the puppy I've been working on so far. It's still a work in progress but I'm hopeful I'll have her finish this weekend. I've been following a Youtube video guide on how to create the sheet so that's been helpful.

Wonderful! I look forward to seeing your character, and do let me know if you need any assistance.

Also, I made a small error in the BBCoded sheet which I will fix now in my world building thread--the version players copy has a '3' in the level section that should not be there. Starting level is 1--that's 100% my bad. I should have checked my coding a bit better.

[Flower]

I just remembered a question I had. In 5e, there isn't a language section for Drow characters. Google was given me Uncommon and Common. Is that accurate?

[Vergil1989]

I believe it's supposed to be Undercommon, but I THINK that's accurate otherwise for drow.  And no worries Blythe, I'll get one started tomorrow probably if not tonight, it'll just take me longer is all.  :D

[Blythe]

I just remembered a question I had. In 5e, there isn't a language section for Drow characters. Google was given me Uncommon and Common. Is that accurate?

For the purposes of this game, drow who are player-characters can start with the languages typical to all elves--Elvish and Common.  :-)

[Silk]

Could I get involved with this? :)

[la dame en noir]

TBH, I've forgotten how to properly play D&D (or any table top RPG). This sounds like fun.

Edit: The link takes us somewhere else, just a heads up.

[Blythe]

Link in 1st post fixed.

For the record, anyone is welcome to apply to the game so long as they are new to D&D--I will evaluate who I would like to play based on what sheet they submit and based on trying to form a strong group dynamic--so there is no guarantee of getting in, with the exception being the person I mentioned in the OP.

I am likely to leave this check open about...two weeks or so? This should ideally give a chance for several people to see it and plenty of time for people to finish a character sheet.

[Vergil1989]

If we don't have a cleric, I'll probably try to run with something from either Sarenrae's church OR maybe the Raven Queen, I'll give it some thought either way.  :D

[Blythe]

Clerics are definitely important for a balanced party, so if you want to go for cleric, definitely go for cleric. :)

Folks are welcome to discuss what race/class combos you are considering. Generally, a balanced party makeup will have a cleric who has access to healing, an arcane caster of some sort (wizard, sorceror, warlock, etc), a party member (usually rogue) who can deal with traps, and at least one front-line melee character (typically a fighter).

[Flower]

I thought about making a healer but changed my mind. I'm shit at writing melee attacks so I thought it would be better if I rolled a ranged class. I am still debating between warlock and ranger. xD Not to worry, I'll make up my mind this weekend.

[Levi]

Has been sent by flower to learn :)

[Blythe]

Woot!

I will get back to PMs sent to me about this game likely late tonight; I fell a little behind but I am catching up.

Folks can feel free to ask me questions...or, if it's hard to figure out what to ask, I could write a 'walkthrough' for how to make a character if folks would rather. ^^

[Levi]

Woot!

I will get back to PMs sent to me about this game likely late tonight; I fell a little behind but I am catching up.

Folks can feel free to ask me questions...or, if it's hard to figure out what to ask, I could write a 'walkthrough' for how to make a character if folks would rather. ^^

All help appreciated I don't even know where to begin!

[Blythe]

I am pondering this a bit as I think this might help people looking at the thread...Levi, would you be willing to let me know what race/class you are interested in playing? We could walk you through character creation here in-thread! I think step-by-step walkthroughs where people can see an example are the most helpful. (Don't worry, I'm nice and not critical when I help with character creation. But it's okay if you'd rather not do that and would rather I write up a more general walkthrough for everyone!)

[Blythe]

Also, double post, but my BBCode sheet has an error that I need to let prospective players know about--I had a saving throw called 'Chill' in there. Ignore that. I've removed it from my coding as I just spotted that, but if you already put it on your sheet, it's okay to remove that. it's not relevant for this game. ^^

[LilyOfTheGalley]

I would be interested in playing a spellcaster, mainly because I find spellcasting so confusing. I think it'd be a good way to learn. Flower's character is a warlock so I would make a wizard or sorcerer (leaning towards the former because I've always been too scared to play a wizard as I find their magic system completely incomprehensible) but might need a bit of hand-holding. On the other hand I don't want to overload the party with casters.

[Flower]

I don't mind. :) We'll just kill the enemy before they see us. xD

[Levi]

I am pondering this a bit as I think this might help people looking at the thread...Levi, would you be willing to let me know what race/class you are interested in playing? We could walk you through character creation here in-thread! I think step-by-step walkthroughs where people can see an example are the most helpful. (Don't worry, I'm nice and not critical when I help with character creation. But it's okay if you'd rather not do that and would rather I write up a more general walkthrough for everyone!)

Sure, Blythe!

I think i would like to be a halfling. For class I'm looking at a Bard

[LilyOfTheGalley]

Character sheet for a gnome wizard. I think I got most of the stats but for now I've left spells prepared blank as I'm not sure on that. I used acronym (hover over) tags to point out things I was unsure of or just to "show my working" in how I calculated them.

[Wandering Mind]

Is this game still recruiting?  If so, what’s the deadline?  I’ve played 2nd and 3rd edition but not 5th.

[Flower]

Alrighty. Moving my character creation here in case my questions helps another nooblet. :) It' nowhere near done. Going to work on it today.

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Panya

Class/Level: Warlock/1
Background: Charlatan
Race: Elf - Drow
Alignment: Chaotic Neutral

Personality Traits: Sarcasm and insults are my weapon of choice.
Flattery is my preferred trick of getting what I want.
Ideals: Independence. I am a free spirit - No one tells me what to do.
Bonds: A powerful person killed someone I love. Some day soon, I'll have my revenge.
Flaws: I'm too greedy for my own good. I can't resist taking a risk if there is money involved.
Sexuality: Heterosexual
Expanded Personality: Pan has a survivalist mentality. She often thinks of herself before others and believes that power and/or money will solve a lot of her problems. She has a lot of resentment issues as well.

Age: [Here] || Size: Medium || Height: 5'10 || Weight: 160
Eyes: Sapphire || Skin: Black || Hair: White
Expanded Description: Has various nicks and cuts from a plethora of experiences; also her ears are pierced as well.

Backstory: Pan's father committed an unforgivable crime in the lands deep below Llane Vale. As such, they had no other choice but to run as the punishment for his crime was death. Her father was injured in their escape but they made it to the surface with their lives intact. It was a new world from that point onward. They were not fully accepted into the other clan of drow and neither did the really find their place with other races of the Vale.

Life was hard for Pan from that point onward. Her family was poor. With poverty, chaos seeded itself in their household, making it an inhospitable place rather than a welcoming one. Although angry with her parents, she directed most of her rage to those who expelled them from their homes, to those who mistreated them in the Vale.

It was that anger which attracted him (Asmodeus) to her. He promised her power and a means to make them beg for mercy and deny it in a punishing blow or eternal torment.



Stats
Armor Class:  13 (11 + Dex Mod - or as in class/armor description)
Initiative: +2 (Dex Modifier)
Speed: 30 ft.
Passive Perception: 0
Hit Point Maximum: 10 (8 + con modifier)
Hit Dice: 1d8
Proficiency Bonus: +2



Attributes:
Strength: 8 || Dexterity: 14 || Constitution: 14 || Charisma: 15 +1 = 16 || Wisdom: 10 || Intelligence: 13
Str: -1 || Dex: +2 || Con: +2 || Cha: +3 || Wis: +0 || Int: +1

Saving Throws: Wisdom, Charisma
Proficiencies: (Eg, Cha + Dex)
Str: -1 || Dex: +2 || Con: +2 || Cha: +5 || Wis: +2 || Int: +1


Skills: Deception, Sleight of Hand
Proficiencies: Intimidation, Arcana
Acrobatics (Dex): +2 || Animal Handling (Wis): +2  || Arcana (Int): +0  || Athletics (Str): -1  || Deception (Cha): +0  || History (Int): +1  || Insight (Wis): +2  || Intimidation (Cha): +0  || Investigation (Int): +1 || Medicine (Wis): +2  || Nature (Int): +1  || Perception (Wis): +2  || Performance (Cha) +0 || Persuasion (Cha): +5  || Religion (Int): +1  || Sleight of Hand (Dex): +0  || Stealth (Dex): +2  || Survival (Wis): +2


Proficiencies:

Disguise Kit
Forgery Kit
Light armor
Simple weapons

Languages.  Elvish and Common

Features and Traits:

Superior Darkvision. Your darkvision has a radius of 120 feet.

Sunlight Sensitivity. You have disadvantage on attack rolls and on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight when you, the target of your attack, or whatever you are trying to perceive is in direct sunlight.

Drow Magic. You know the dancing lights cantrip. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the faerie fire spell once per day. When you reach 5th level, you can also cast the darkness spell once per day. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells.

Drow Weapon Training. You have proficiency with rapiers, shortswords, and hand crossbows.

Patron: Fiend
- Dark One's Blessing: 4 temporary hit points (charisma modifier +warlock level) when foe killed


Spells

Cantrips

Dancing Lights (racial) - [230]
Eldritch Blast - [237]
Chill Touch - [221]

1st Level

Spell Slots {0}
[Hex] [{X} For prepped, {_} for not]  - [Spell page]
[Hellish Rebuke] [{X} For prepped, {_} for not]  - [Spell page]

2nd Level

Spell Slots {0}
[SPELL NAME] [{X} For prepped, {_} for not]  - [Spell page]
[SPELL NAME] [{X} For prepped, {_} for not]  - [Spell page]

3rd Level

Spell Slots {0}
[SPELL NAME] [{X} For prepped, {_} for not]  - [Spell page]
[SPELL NAME] [{X} For prepped, {_} for not]  - [Spell page]

4th Level

Spell Slots {0}
[SPELL NAME] [{X} For prepped, {_} for not]  - [Spell page]
[SPELL NAME] [{X} For prepped, {_} for not]  - [Spell page]

5th Level

Spell Slots {0}
[SPELL NAME] [{X} For prepped, {_} for not]  - [Spell page]
[SPELL NAME] [{X} For prepped, {_} for not]  - [Spell page]

Spell Stats
Spellcasting Ability: Charisma
Spell Save DC:  13 (8 + your proficiency bonus + charisma modifier)
Spell Attack Bonus:  5 (your proficiency bonus + your charisma modifier)




Attacks/Spellcasting:
[Light Crossbow] || +4  (Dex + Proficiency Bonus) || 1d8 + 2 (dex)
[Dagger] || +4  (Dex + Proficiency Bonus) || 1d4 + 2 (dex)



Equipment:
[ITEM NAME] || [WEIGHT]
Light Crossbow
20 bolts

A set of fine clothes
A disguise kit
A component pouch
Scholar's Pack
Leather Armor
Daggers x3

Tools of the con of your choice (ten stoppered bottles filled with colored liquid, a set of weighted dice, a deck of marked cards, or a signet ring of an imaginary duke),
A belt pouch containing 15 gp


Money 4d4 (10) x 10 gp
CP (Copper): 0
SP (Silver): 0
GP (Gold): 100
PP (Platinum): 0

Carrying Capacity: 120 (Strength score times 15)

[Aenon]

Hey, since you guys are new I will jump in uninvited and drop some step-by step advice for making a char faster without getting lost.

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1. Choose class

2. Choose race

3. Choose ability scores, and modify them from the race

4. Write down the racial abilities (darkvision, etc). If you have a feat from your race, add that too

5. Write your HP according to your class and your Con. First level you get max hp.

6. Choose your skills from your class. If your race gives you a skill, add that too if you haven't done so already.

7. Choose a background, and write down the skills you get. If you have doubles you can change them to whatever you want.

8. Write down your equipment your class gives you, choosing the available options. Then add the equipment from your background. With the remaining gold buy whatever you want, or keep the gold.

9. Write down your AC and your attacks. AC is Armor+dex (up to the max bonus) + shield (if you have one), and attack is Stength+Prof bonus for melee/Dex+Prof for ranged or finesse weapons. Damage is the weapon dice plus your ability mod (str/dex).

10. Add the rest. Saving throws, speed, etc etc. Go back and write down your background feature too. Passive skills are 10+your skill modifier.

11. Choose spells if you are a caster. Generally at level 1 you should have 1 offensive spell you will be using most of the time, and 1 defensive spell that you will be using when needed. As you level up make sure to avoid choosing too many concentration spells, or choosing only offensive spells, or choosing only defensive spells. Utility spells are cool.

12. Roll for trinket!

I think I didn't forget anything... :P

Also Flower since your Dex is 14 your initiative and AC should be higher ;)

That's it folks, have a fun time <3