How do I keep track of my character sheet? Each DM will have their own requirements regarding this, but the simplest way to do so would be using the character generator to create your character. While you can't yet share this type of character sheet yet, that functionality will be added later.
I know obv the actual toolset takes the lion's share of dev attention (especially at the moment) and this one is complicated for the forum team to implement without turning to the devs due to the interoperability required here but...dang if it wouldn't help draw more people to the forum to play if there was a sleek, integrated way to share character sheets in-thread for pbp format (which'd obv draw in more folks to using the Beyond toolset and buying the supplements they need to build their characters as they like and so on, so it's not just a time sink with no gain for Curse IMHO).
All that said: is there an ETA on this functionality at all? I get that it wouldn't be something to expect by the end of the Fall but is the start of Winter too soon to expect it?
We have no time frame for things and when they will be released. No time frame means no disappointment when the date comes and goes and the thing promised isn't ready. That being said, it will be released when it is done.
Adventure's I've published on DMs Guild: The Temple of Bhaal - A gothic horror themed "one-shot" single session adventure for 1st level characters. The Palace of Evendur - An ethereal fairy tale "one-shot" single session adventure for 1st level characters.
Is there a way that you can drop some recruiting threads? Some are listed as Public and Recruiting and have been for months. How would be a good way to flag them for removal, to de-clutter the recruitment thread?
Removing them completely can only be done per the thread creator's permission by a moderator. And I believe only the thread's creator can change the tags placed on a thread in here, or a moderator, again, needs permission from the thread's creator to do so.
How does the timing work? Are most of the players in the same time zone, or do people post around the clock?
I guess I am worried that I would be asleep for 8 hours, while the DM and the rest of the adventurers decide to start a big battle.
("I guess his character is still staring off into space. A dozen Orcs attack his defenseless body...")
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Beegred Thornpost - Lvl 8 Halfling Ranger - Out of the Abyss by Kerrec Drusk - Lvl 8 Half-Orc Life Cleric - The Long Road: Dragon Heist by Mingofaust (player & current DM) Hunferho Aelorothi - Lvl 5 Half-Elf Bard/Rogue - Baldur's Gate: Descent Into Avernus (by Pokepaladdy) DM - Frontier City of Nunkreet (ended)
The timing varies from campaign to campaign. We have some campaigns that are hosted in Spain, where most of the players are from Spain. Most are hosted in the US or in a similar time zone, and many of the players here are from the US too. Both of the PbP campaigns I currently participate in consists solely of players living in the US, but I've played in previous campaigns which had players from China, Australia, Spain, etc.
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What is Play-by-Post? Play-by-Post (or PbP) is a campaign that takes place completely on these forums. The DM will post an initial thread, usually with the campaign description, and state what they are looking for in regards of players. Then the entire campaign takes place right in the thread. Everything your character does and says will be typed out in a reply, and you can even roll dice in your reply.
How do I find PbP recruitment threads? You can easily filter your search for any recruitment threads. At the bottom of the PbP forum is a filter by prefix option. Just choose recruitment, hit the filter button, and you will only see threads that are recruiting. You can also navigate right to the recruitment filter.
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Is knowledge of 5th edition required? While D&D Beyond focuses on 5th edition, these types of requirements are usually left up to the DM. If you have questions regarding a specific campaign, you should PM the DM of that campaign.
How does the dice roller work? There's a thread here that explains how to use the dice roller.
How do I keep track of my character sheet? Each DM will have their own requirements regarding this, but the simplest way to do so would be using the character generator to create your character. While you can't yet share this type of character sheet yet, that functionality will be added later.
What do the tags mean? Every thread made on the PbP forum is required to have a tag. These tags are Recruiting, Private, and Public.
Can I just join in any campaign? Most campaigns will post a Public recruitment thread, prior to commencing. Once players are confirmed, a campaign thread will be created and marked as Private. If you are too late and miss a spot in that campaign, or are declined, please don't post in campaigns that you have not been accepted to join. You can always send a private message to the DM of that PbP to ask if you can join late, or be on a waiting list, in case someone drops out. Please accept their response.
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Similar to the timing question, are most of DMs doing this with scheduled playtimes so it can all be done synchronously or is it just done asynchronously so everyone might have to wait for 1 person to keep playing?
Similar to the timing question, are most of DMs doing this with scheduled playtimes so it can all be done synchronously or is it just done asynchronously so everyone might have to wait for 1 person to keep playing?
You can do both. It is up to the DM and the players, whichever mode is more convenient.
Similar to the timing question, are most of DMs doing this with scheduled playtimes so it can all be done synchronously or is it just done asynchronously so everyone might have to wait for 1 person to keep playing?
Each PbP is different in how much leeway is given for posting requirements.
In the one I'm DMing in with Firehawk, we have 1 post/day minimum, Discord short-RP allowed (but must be posted in the forum afterward), and ejection from the game if you don't post within 3 days(without prior notice).
First time posting here, but in terms of content for characters in campaigns, it depends on the DM if they allow content sharing right? Asking because I'm I'm not able to buy the PHB content due to financial constraints and though I would really love to join the games that are on here, I'm hindered by the limited choices I have in terms of character creation and content.
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Adventure's I've published on DMs Guild:
The Temple of Bhaal - A gothic horror themed "one-shot" single session adventure for 1st level characters.
The Palace of Evendur - An ethereal fairy tale "one-shot" single session adventure for 1st level characters.
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Is there a way that you can drop some recruiting threads? Some are listed as Public and Recruiting and have been for months. How would be a good way to flag them for removal, to de-clutter the recruitment thread?
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Removing them completely can only be done per the thread creator's permission by a moderator. And I believe only the thread's creator can change the tags placed on a thread in here, or a moderator, again, needs permission from the thread's creator to do so.
We'll discuss an approach to this amongst the moderators.
I'm currently thinking things like - any recruitment thread can be closed by a moderator if the thread's creator hasn't posted in it for a month.
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How does the timing work? Are most of the players in the same time zone, or do people post around the clock?
I guess I am worried that I would be asleep for 8 hours, while the DM and the rest of the adventurers decide to start a big battle.
("I guess his character is still staring off into space. A dozen Orcs attack his defenseless body...")
Beegred Thornpost - Lvl 8 Halfling Ranger - Out of the Abyss by Kerrec
Drusk - Lvl 8 Half-Orc Life Cleric - The Long Road: Dragon Heist by Mingofaust (player & current DM)
Hunferho Aelorothi - Lvl 5 Half-Elf Bard/Rogue - Baldur's Gate: Descent Into Avernus (by Pokepaladdy)
DM - Frontier City of Nunkreet (ended)
The timing varies from campaign to campaign. We have some campaigns that are hosted in Spain, where most of the players are from Spain. Most are hosted in the US or in a similar time zone, and many of the players here are from the US too. Both of the PbP campaigns I currently participate in consists solely of players living in the US, but I've played in previous campaigns which had players from China, Australia, Spain, etc.
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Similar to the timing question, are most of DMs doing this with scheduled playtimes so it can all be done synchronously or is it just done asynchronously so everyone might have to wait for 1 person to keep playing?
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Felix Windfall(Human-V Lv.7 Rogue) killed in ToA, Vallan Houndstrider (Halfling Ghostwise Lv.1 Fighter) in DiAFirst time posting here, but in terms of content for characters in campaigns, it depends on the DM if they allow content sharing right? Asking because I'm I'm not able to buy the PHB content due to financial constraints and though I would really love to join the games that are on here, I'm hindered by the limited choices I have in terms of character creation and content.