I’m new how do I start a battle?

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I’m new how do I start a battle?

 

 create an encounter then use "Run encounter", note the initiative and then "start"

 Agreed, brother. Splooge.

Why doesn't he have a actual picture? 

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Spellcasting. The acolyte is a 1st-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 12, +4 to hit with spell attacks). The acolyte has following cleric spells prepared:

They are a SECOND level Spellcaster; a First Level Spellcaster would only get 2 Spell Slots. The other Hint at this is that their HP is ((2d8)+(0*2)) which is consistently their Level regularly in every Monster listing, no matter which Book. Proficiency is set by CR, but everything else follows this simple format, the Monsters follow the same rules as the players.

 Good catch! The Apprentice Wizard is also a "1st-level spellcaster," but they only get 2 spell slots. My bet is they accidentally gave the Acolyte an extra slot.

what i kinda like this 

it is a good reminder of what dungeons and dragons is.

They should give them guiding bolt. 4d6 radiant is will make 1st and 2nd level characters sit at the edge of their seat.

-5 HP

Excuse me can you explain the topic that you are on currently? Also, I have a few questions. One, I thought of a system of hiring which is pretty much you use persuasion, intimidation, or some other form of talking, then tell the person to join you without charging money you. S0 it is pretty much you hire them, give them 0 money in return, and if they don't listen you kill them. It does seem pretty farfetched or a little cruel at first, but I use it.

Hit Points 5
no armer
no weapons
no magic
30 feet run
1d 20 for 1 d 4 hit

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You are correct in saying that they are second level,however i believe that refers to the level of spell they are able to cast not their actual level. Saying they are Second level spell casters would mean they can cast second level spells which these cannot.

 ...I don't believe there's any Class that can cast 2nd Level spells when they reach 2nd Level. Spellcasters usually get access to 2nd Level spells at 3rd Level. Spell tiers and Level numbers scale separately.

 They know, they said they think the spellcaster level refers to what level of spells are available, not the character level. So basically, a 9th level monster spellcaster would actually be 17th or 18th level in character terms, and thus would have 9th level spells available to it.

I don't believe this is true though. The arcanaloth is a 16th level spellcaster, but it can only cast spells up to half its level. (8th level) And if you look at other monster spellcasters you'll see the same thing.

anyone else got a acolyte character

good for level 1 players

acotyles are like the extras of DND encounters, because they are just....there.....in the encounter/

why do we need acotyles if we have priests, for cryin' out loud!

but I run an Out of the Abyss campaign, so I understand a good monster for low level characters when I see one...(also because they are basically almost half the encounters in the campaign!)

I hope they can be used in another way, because this one is going to be one of the most deadly little creatures my players will meet.