Which dice do I use
Rolling a flat ability check
1d20
In Dungeons & Dragons, character classes have changed from edition to edition. While some have been present since first edition, like monks, mages, and bards, others were added in later editions, like sorcerers, warlocks, and barbarians.
mages only exist in D&D 2nd Edition.
A creature you touch regains a number of Hit Points equal to 2d8 plus your spellcasting ability modifier.
Cure wounds from Dungeons and Dragons
"I want to try lifting that barrel barehanded"
Strength
Why do I ask players not to talk over each other during games?
I am only one person, we want all ideas to be heard
Rolling for a default unarmed strike
There is no dice used (it is 1 + STR modifier)
Monsters: they're scary, and often they are just two animals crammed together, and the monster manuals of Dungeons & Dragons feature many such monsters, including Owlbears, Duckbunnies, Skunk Cows, and Spiderhorses.
there are no Skunk Cows but there are Stench Kows.
You summon a large burning meteor that launches to the crowd, dealing 7d6 damage on a failed saving throw.
I made it up!
"I want to see if the innkeeper is lying to us."
Insight
How long will a bathroom break last (not snack or lunch time)?
5 to 10 minutes
calculating health for a level 1 barbarian
1d12 plus constitution modifier
While for most people the distinction between a wizard and a sorcerer may seem trivial, for the players of Dungeons & Dragons the difference couldn't be more stark. While they both rely on intelligence to determine the potency of their spells, wizards arrive at their expertise through study and the use of spellbook, whereas Sorcerers carry a magical birthright conferred upon them by an exotic bloodline, some otherworldly influence, or exposure to unknown cosmic forces.
Sorcerers rely on charisma for their spell casting.
A portal to a random plane opens. A large hole is carved into the center, ending in a void. Items dropped within are never seen again.
The Gate spell from Cairn 2nd edition
"I want to convince the guard that I'm the noble that's visiting the queen today."
Deception
What are the don'ts for making NPC names? (I need all three)
No political figures, inappropriate words, or swear words
Rolling Blinding Smite at a 3rd level
3d8 radiant damage
Dungeons and Dragons has a lot of monsters that have been drawn from European Folklore such as the Kobold, Goblin, Orc, and Troll but also has several monsters unique to D&D, such as the Tarrasque [sic] or the fearsome Grell.
Orcs were invented by J.R.R Tolkein for Middle Earth.
You make a special area that protects against lies in a circle that's 15 feet wide. When a creature enters this area for the first time or starts their turn there, they have to try to resist lying. If they fail, they can't tell any lies while they are in this area. You can tell if they succeed or fail at resisting.
Zone of Truth from Dungeons and Dragons
"I want to see if I know about the myth of the deity depicted in the drawings."
Religion
Why is it important for the DM to check in with players about their character's past?
To help make the story more cohesive and to make sure a character's ideals don't clash with the main story
Rolling for your ability scores in session 0
4d6, get rid of the lowest number and add the remaining three dice.
The Outer Planes, such as Mechanus, Limbo, and the Astral Planes are all affiliated with various alignments. The Upper Planes, such as Arborea, Mount Celestia, and the Beastlands are all affiliated with good, while the Lower Planes, such as Gehenna, Baator, and The Abyss are associated with evil.
the Astral Plane is a transitive plane, not an Outer Plane.
Manipulate water into a flexible, high-pressure snake-like body or stream to strike opponents.
Water whip/jet from Avatar Legends RPG
"I want to check and see if the animal is hurt"
Medicine (Investigation COULD work but that is not the answer I am looking for)
What are four of the five reasons someone can use their phone during the course.
Looking something up, tracking their character, taking notes, getting picked up early, family emergency