Heya. I'm new to the game and DnD Beyond so I'm probably missing something.
When I use character builder to make a half-orc barbarian, I get to the Proficiency section where it asks for 2 Proficiencies and lists the 6 options:
Animal Handling, Athletics, Intimidation, Nature, Perception, and Survival. In either of the drop down lists Intimidation is not there so I can't select it.
P. 41 of the printed PHB, under “menacing” No worries, though; it’s easy to miss. We get these kinds of questions frequently here, though more often about elf characters not being able to choose perception.
Going further into the character builder I see I have to buy the Players Handbook from here in order to unlock all the character options. I wasn't prepared for that lol.
If I buy the books on the site do they come with a pdf version or something else so I can still use them if something happens to DND Beyond?
No, the “books” don’t come with a PDF. They can be downloaded into the mobile app (for Android & iOS) and used off-line.
If you only want to use DDB as a character builder, you don’t have to buy the entire PHB. You can just buy the character options (or bundles) you want. Anything you spend on such pieces gets deducted from the price of the book (or the bundle it’s a part of). The Buyer’s guide in my signature lays out several purchasing scenarios, depending on what your needs are. One of those options, homebrewing the content you want to use, doesn’t cost a thing.
Heya. I'm new to the game and DnD Beyond so I'm probably missing something.
When I use character builder to make a half-orc barbarian, I get to the Proficiency section where it asks for 2 Proficiencies and lists the 6 options:
Animal Handling, Athletics, Intimidation, Nature, Perception, and Survival. In either of the drop down lists Intimidation is not there so I can't select it.
Thanks and great site!
Half orcs get intimidation as a racial benefit. Thus the builder doesn’t let you choose it twice.
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Sorry folks, I see it as part of the Barbarian makeup on the site. I don't see that in the Players handbook 5e, so I didn't pick up on it.
P. 41 of the printed PHB, under “menacing” No worries, though; it’s easy to miss. We get these kinds of questions frequently here, though more often about elf characters not being able to choose perception.
Trying to Decide if DDB is for you? A few helpful threads: A Buyer's Guide to DDB; What I/We Bought and Why; How some DMs use DDB; A Newer Thread on Using DDB to Play
Helpful threads on other topics: Homebrew FAQ by IamSposta; Accessing Content by ConalTheGreat;
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Thank you both.
Going further into the character builder I see I have to buy the Players Handbook from here in order to unlock all the character options. I wasn't prepared for that lol.
If I buy the books on the site do they come with a pdf version or something else so I can still use them if something happens to DND Beyond?
No, the “books” don’t come with a PDF. They can be downloaded into the mobile app (for Android & iOS) and used off-line.
If you only want to use DDB as a character builder, you don’t have to buy the entire PHB. You can just buy the character options (or bundles) you want. Anything you spend on such pieces gets deducted from the price of the book (or the bundle it’s a part of). The Buyer’s guide in my signature lays out several purchasing scenarios, depending on what your needs are. One of those options, homebrewing the content you want to use, doesn’t cost a thing.
Trying to Decide if DDB is for you? A few helpful threads: A Buyer's Guide to DDB; What I/We Bought and Why; How some DMs use DDB; A Newer Thread on Using DDB to Play
Helpful threads on other topics: Homebrew FAQ by IamSposta; Accessing Content by ConalTheGreat;
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