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

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

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.

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

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.

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

@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.....

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.

@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?

@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.

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

(I will use my wiles and remain unscathed)

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

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

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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)

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

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

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.

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

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

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

@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.

@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.

@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