Character Creation

Jul 21, 2025 4:58 pm
Please include Character Creation information and questions here.

I will say that having as much of the rules as written text in your character sheet would be appreciated as with the rules being so new it would be easier to gather the information when rulings are needed.
[ +- ] Character Generation Guidelines
Jul 23, 2025 5:06 pm
You say backgrounds from 2014 that include feats are allowed, do you have any book limitations or are backgrounds like Strixhaven student allowed (not that I'm going to get fancy with Lucky Eddy)?
Jul 23, 2025 5:10 pm
I think that mostly as long as it makes sense.

I would say those Strixhaven backgrounds while pretty setting dependant more so than like the Giant Foundling background but I could see an argument that you are some academic or something. I would like setting specific ones be pretty clearly tied to the actual backstory you want.
Jul 23, 2025 5:17 pm
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Jul 23, 2025 5:35 pm
Do we have a 5e 2024 character sheet we are using?
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Jul 23, 2025 5:51 pm
I believe I have included the standard as well as custom character sheets.

I am flexible, but would like to be able to see the RAW text of the features since it is new rules and it would help with me when deciding rulings.

The standard 5e sheet I know does this well (it is what I use for any 5e)
Jul 23, 2025 7:22 pm
Hi all.

Just a question: how about 2014 legacy spells which have not been updated yet? I don't know yet if I will be using them, just asking.

Going to mechanically design my character and then port her into a character sheet here with all the details.
Jul 23, 2025 7:34 pm
not updated spells should still be good.

General rule of thumb those do not have the "legacy" tag in DnDBeyond so are still good.

You can even see the Strixhaven book specifically have the words "compatible with the new rules" banner over the image in the marketplace. WotC has cleared this confusion
Jul 23, 2025 7:44 pm
I am working on making a Bladesinger Wizard.

Trying to figure out spells and such.
24 to have in book and 15 to prepare.
Besides equipment and spells I think I am done.
Jul 23, 2025 8:33 pm
I am sticking to the none magic theme and building an Assassin Rouge who is loosely based on a quick draw cowboy 🤠
Jul 23, 2025 9:32 pm
I got most of my draconic sorcerer set up.
Except for items.

Question on how to handle expensive components?
The subclass grants some very expensive spells:

- a diamond worth 50+ GP
- incense worth 250+ GP, which the spell consumes, and four ivory strips worth 50+ GP each
- an object with the image of a dragon engraved on it worth 500+ GP


https://i.imgur.com/OjOLenl.jpeg
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Jul 23, 2025 9:35 pm
Cloud "Yama's Messenger" The Dragon Dwelling in Darkness

Rare Item: Sword of Wounding (Muramasa "Kurou no Tatsu")
Uncommon: Adamantine Armor
Uncommon: Helm of Dragon's Breath
Common: Gourd of Goodberry

Background Feat: Magic Initiate(Druid)
Human Feat: Magic Initiate(Druid)
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Jul 23, 2025 9:45 pm
I would go with the "starting at higher level guidelines" in the PHB (with max roll on the d10)

750GP extra gold

I will say the magic items also have values you could trade in for the cash needed if you want.
Rarity Value*
Common 100 GP
Uncommon 400 GP
Rare 4,000 GP

I feel like part of the balance of these spells is the material cost/value. Choices are part of the game
Jul 23, 2025 9:47 pm
Jomsviking says:
Cloud "Yama's Messenger" The Dragon Dwelling in Darkness

Rare Item: Sword of Wounding (Muramasa "Kurou no Tatsu")
Uncommon: Adamantine Armor
Uncommon: Helm of Dragon's Breath
Common: Gourd of Goodberry

Background Feat: Magic Initiate(Paladin)
Human Feat: Magic Initiate(Warlock)
Magic Initiate is only Druid, Wizard or Cleric unless I am missing something
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Jul 23, 2025 9:52 pm
Ooh ok will do druid then because of the rule of awesome.
Jul 23, 2025 10:02 pm
How are we running HP? Fixed or do we roll for each level?
Jul 23, 2025 10:09 pm
Fair question do fixed for consistency if you really want roll do it here
Jul 23, 2025 10:15 pm
Asking for weapon of warning as my uncommon. As the main benefit helps the whole party, there is no real need for two of them so if someone else absolutely prefers it, I will take one that adds to hit and damage instead (+1 for uncommon I believe) but I do believe we may need magic weapons to hit some of these things.
Jul 23, 2025 10:17 pm
Well gee, what do I spend 750 extra gold on? 12 potions of healing, 3 antitoxins? Let me know if you have any better ideas. We haven't gotten together before so can't give it to someone else who needs it.

Was thinking a mastiff to ride but it would die so fast at these levels and then I'd be sad.
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