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For questions about Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition, an RPG published in 2014 by Wizards of the Coast. D&D 5e is a heroic fantasy RPG inspired by the mechanics and settings of all previous D&D editions. It was previously code-named D&D Next during the playtest period. (For questions about the 2024 revision of the D&D 5e rules, see the [dnd-5e-2024] tag.)
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How does layering a Web Spell work?
There are a lot of spiders who spin their webs across a flat surface. The benefits of anchoring is that you get vertical clearance, or a horizontal bridge across a gap. Layering on the ground makes it …
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Repeating actions outside of combat breaking the flow
Personally, when I DM, if a task doesn't have a negative side affect other than time spent, I ask the character how long they are willing to try to (search for traps, pick a lock, investigate a room f …
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How do I deal with players persistently arguing for rules loopholes, even after I've tried t...
TL:DR question is at the bottom.
I'm pretty new to being a DM (2nd run) and started with a party of 6 (I know, it's a tough way to start) players who are all incredibly inexperienced. We had a session …
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How do I keep a party together without railroading?
Our campaign is off and running and is going really well. This is a large party, 8 in all. Things were going great until they got to one of the main cities.
Since they've entered, they've been given …
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Modifying "The Night Before Wintermas" for a larger party and longer duration
More monsters, more powerful boss.
Add in some extra baddies, or some extra waves. Take note of the extra spell slots available to determine which you would prefer. More of the same might be boring, …
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Guidelines for speeding up looting process for player characters?
The way characters find loot in 5e is up to the DM. I use the rule of searching for loot vs looting. If they are grabbing loot from a place they know that loot is, they get the evident loot. If they a …
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What kind of check/action is looting from unconscious creatures?
This is largely up to the DM and depends on a lot of variables.
Picking up items that the character has out and are obvious (if he have the spell book in hand and was reading from it) should be a fr …
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Is there any need to roll for surprise when the enemy has no way to detect you?
There is no surprise round in 5e. There is a surprised condition. Initiative is rolled as normal, but the "surprised" creatures cannot move or take actions or bonus actions on their first turn of comb …
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Should I change the entire campaign to please one player?
As far as I know, your campaign is your campaign. Every DM has their own style. Every DM has their own house rules. Every DM runs the table as a player, having fun with the other players.
Now, obviou …
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Will adding helmets unbalance the game?
I've always assumed helmets were part of the armor set. It says so for plate, although, it doesn't really mention it for others.
a suit of plate includes... a visored helmet (PHB, p.145)
Havin …
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Is it wrong to use monsters other than how they appear in the Monster Manual?
You (and your DM) are right. Customizing monsters is part of the game
As others have said, changing up monsters from the MM is encouraged. This is especially useful if you have players who know, for …
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Is a bonus action cantrip providing Dash overpowered?
It is overpowered
I figured my comments were almost an answer so I might as well complete an answer.
There are 2 easy ways to determine if something is overpowered. If it's cost/benefit is better th …
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Can a paladin use his oath spells multiple times
Yes
But only as many times as you have spell slots. The entry stating that they are always prepared just means that they don't count against the number of spells that the paladin can prepare every da …
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