To keep this article from doubling in length I am going to assume that you, the reader, understand the game and character sheets enough to write down what features you gain from your choices. Use this as a starting point for that conversation. My suggestion is to talk with your DM when going over this guide. None of the steps I present are a replacement for the way your DM does their character creation.

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I however am not everyone, and some individuals still struggle with character creation. For many this information is sufficient, this is the way that I got into creating characters. It’s not that I believe that this knowledge isn’t important, just that there is a step-by-step guide in the Player’s Handbook (PHB pg. As a new player, this task can be daunting without any knowledge of what is required.Īt first mention I had passed off the idea of creating this guide. Some individuals absolutely love character creation, others dread the work that is involved in it. One topic that always comes up at some point in a players career is character creation.

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