D&D 5e - Lost Mine of Phandelver

[Cu Chulainn]

@Samdragonx That job is reserved mostly for Wixards and the occasional Sorcerer

[JBRam2002]

So is there anyone here that would die from a single basic punch? (because of their unique character build, for example)

@Samdragonx

As the first level guarantees max HP rolls, unless you take a negative Con mod, that's unlikely. However, everyone except a barbarian could die (not just be KO'd) from a crit or a lvl 2 spell that has good damage rolls, unless they have excellent Con. And nearly everyone can be KO'd by a good dice roll on damage.

For example, the spell Shatter can deal 3d8 thunder damage in a 10 ft AoE. A well-placed Shatter at average damage would KO anyone who fails their save if their HP is 12 or so. That's a fighter with +2 Con. At max damage, it would kill most of the players outright and KO anyone else. Lvl 2 spells on CR 1 enemies are not rare.

My concern is less with survivability, and more with the fact that lvl 1 play is simply boring. Monks, Rangers, Paladins, and Druids don't even unlock their primary features at lvl 1. Most other classes don't even begin to be interesting until lvl 3 or 5. And casters get either 2 spells per long rest or 1 per short rest if a warlock. The only classes that are effective are the ones the party has gone with: barbarian, rogue, warlock, and also fighter. Potentially bard and monk, but their effectiveness is limited significantly.

[Regitnui]

@Samdragonx, two critical punches, but why would you want to punch me? I'm adorable/gorgeous/handsome/buff/stacked/delete where appropriate.

[Cu Chulainn]

Eh, actually, for the sake of adding diversity to stats as well as trying out a class I actually haven't tried yet, I'll go a Wizard of some sort. Never really delved into a 5e Wizard yet.

[Samdragonx]

@Regitnui
Good we don't have any of those yet.. oh, wait.. stares at necromancer and flexes 16 STR

@JBRam2002
Doesn't level one allow you to create some cool backstory changes?

@Cu Chulainn
Reason i'm asking is a character flaw of mine. Orc + dragon makes for really evil first meetings.....

[Regitnui]

@Samdragonx, dragonborn or orc? Also, did I mention I'm completely unpunchable by virtue of high charisma score fluffed as appearance and keen interpersonal skill?

[JBRam2002]

@Regitnui
Good we don't have any of those yet.. oh, wait.. stares at necromancer and flexes 16 STR

@JBRam2002
Doesn't level one allow you to create some cool backstory changes?

@Cu Chulainn
Reason i'm asking is a character flaw of mine. Orc + dragon makes for really evil first meetings.....

@Samdragonx

All characters choose a background, regardless of what level they start at. Also, a punch will deal 1 + STR mod on a hit, unless you have a feat or monk levels. Even at +3, that's only 4 damage. I suggest not doing that due to our low HP though.

[Samdragonx]

@RegitnuiHalf-Orc, dragon spirit due to background. Send my concerns & charactersheet too the GM..
Also, did i mention i had a horrible personality? >.< (I'll try and not be in the parties way, as best i can...)

@JBRam2002
Wait.. punching doesn't count as a "martial weapon", right?

[Cu Chulainn]

@Daemanis

What would you like us to use for character sheets, by the way? Any specific forms or would you rather we just use anything applicable? I personally would suggest Dicecloud, as while it would take longer to learn and make a character from it, it still is a very free-form and easy way to sort different features, from my experience.

[Regitnui]

@Samdragonx... hey, look, boobies! I Have Boobs, You Will Obey! No Punch The Pretty Changeling.

(I will use my wiles and remain unscathed)

[Samdragonx]

@Regitnui ...oh,.. i see..
(Within 24 hours) Boobie changelots!!! charging over to punch
(Rolls under armorclass probably result in tripping)
(You might turn unsuccesfull defence into a fistbump?)

(hope i get a 1... :P )

[JBRam2002]

@JBRam2002
Wait.. punching doesn't count as a "martial weapon", right?

@Samdragonx

Actually, unarmed attacks do not count as weapon attacks in general. Everyone is proficient with their own punches though. (Info from Errata)

[Samdragonx]

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Actually, unarmed attacks do not count as weapon attacks in general. Everyone is proficient with their own punches though. (Info from Errata)

@JBRam2002

Thank you. Anyone over 5 hp should be fine, then. :)

[JBRam2002]

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Thank you. Anyone over 5 hp should be fine, then. :)

@Samdragonx

I would point out that healing generally costs a spell slot or an hour of downtime, and spell slots at lvl 1 are rather rare. Dealing half of an ally's HP during their first meeting is an unlikely way to gain friends.

[Daemanis]

Okies, finally finished work and just caught up on the explosion that this thread has had, Yes level one does not gain any real benefits and it is a little slower however this campaign is litterally like here have exp here have exp here have a level etc... it's relatively short and goes from levels 1-5 and is designed for starting at level 1 so it doesn't throw anything stupid at you.
As to character sheets I am checking out DiceCloud right now, will get back to you on that and in the morning as it's like 12:30 am here I will get the IC, OOC up so we can get this started.

@SamdragonxI will check through your PM and let you know if i see anything wrong with your half orc

:D
Thanking you all for your patience
Daemanis

[Regitnui]

I built my character via an app... I need to figure out how to send it.

[Daemanis]

If anyone would like to send me their character sheets if they choose to use another method PM me and I shall give you my email address

[JBRam2002]

@Regitnui Myth-Weavers has rather concise sheets that you can share with people. They're not my favorite 5e sheets out there, but they get the job done.

[Cu Chulainn]

@Daemanis

If you have questions on formatting or entering functions on Dicecloud, just let me know! I've used it before, and actually have a more fleshed out character example on it if you'd like to see.

[Daemanis]

@Cu ChulainnI'm throwing up one of my characters to see if i can work it out, and so far it's pretty straight forward, and seems to be a really good platform