D&D 5e RPG System Guide

Complete guide to the Discord RPG adventure system powered by AI

Quick Start

Get started with D&D 5e in 3 simple steps!

1. Create a Character

/rpg character create name:Thorin class:fighter species:dwarf background:soldier

2. Start an Adventure

/rpg session start

3. Take Actions

After starting, just type what you want to do:

Example Actions:
"I search the room for hidden doors"
"I attack the goblin with my sword"
"I try to persuade the guard to let us pass"

Character Creation

Classes (12 Available)

Barbarian, Bard, Cleric, Druid, Fighter, Monk, Paladin, Ranger, Rogue, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard

Races (30+ Supported)

Human, Elf, Dwarf, Halfling, Dragonborn, Gnome, Half-Elf, Half-Orc, Tiefling, Aasimar, Goliath, Tabaxi, Kenku, Firbolg, Kobold, Lizardfolk, Tortle, Warforged, Changeling, Genasi, and more!

Backgrounds (15 Available)

Acolyte, Criminal, Folk Hero, Noble, Sage, Soldier, Charlatan, Entertainer, Guild Artisan, Hermit, Outlander, Sailor, Spy, Urchin

Tip: Each background grants 2 skill proficiencies!

Racial Bonuses (Auto-Applied)

Dwarf

+2 CON, Darkvision, Dwarven Resilience

Elf

+2 DEX, Darkvision, Fey Ancestry

Human

+1 to all ability scores

Tiefling

+2 CHA, +1 INT, Darkvision, Hellish Resistance

Stat Rolling Methods

Three ways to generate your ability scores!

Option 1: Roll for Stats (Classic D&D)

/rpg statroll roll

Rolls 4d6, drops the lowest die, 6 times.

Example: Roll 1: [6, 5, 4, 2] → 6+5+4 = 15 (dropped 2)

Option 2: Standard Array

/rpg statroll standard

Use the balanced array: 15, 14, 13, 12, 10, 8

Option 3: Point Buy

/rpg statroll pointbuy

Build your stats with 27 points. All stats start at 8.

AI Dungeon Master

How the AI DM creates your adventure!

Starting a Session

/rpg session start

The AI generates a unique scenario based on your character's class, race, level, and backstory.

Taking Actions

Just type normally after starting:

  • Actions: "I kick down the door"
  • Dialogue: "I ask the merchant about the missing shipment"
  • Combat: "I cast fireball at the enemies"
  • Exploration: "I examine the strange runes"

How the DM Responds

  1. Reads your action and determines response
  2. Calls for rolls when needed (dice buttons appear)
  3. Applies consequences - damage, healing, status effects
  4. Tracks the story - NPCs remember you, locations persist
  5. Uses D&D 5e rules - proper DCs, saves, combat rules

Difficulty Classes (DC)

DCDifficulty
5Very Easy
10Easy
15Medium
20Hard
25Very Hard
30Nearly Impossible

D&D 5e Mechanics

Death saves, exhaustion, inspiration, and more!

Death Saving Throws

/rpg condition deathsave
  • Roll 10+ = Success, under 10 = Failure
  • Nat 1 = 2 failures
  • Nat 20 = Regain 1 HP instantly!
  • 3 successes = Stabilized
  • 3 failures = Dead

Exhaustion Levels

/rpg condition exhaustion
LevelEffect
1Disadvantage on ability checks
2Speed halved
3Disadvantage on attacks/saves
4HP maximum halved
5Speed reduced to 0
6Death

Inspiration

/rpg condition inspiration

Granted by the DM for great roleplay. Use it for advantage on any roll!

Rest & Recovery

Heal up and restore your resources!

Short Rest (1 hour)

/rpg rest short hit_dice:2

Spend hit dice to heal. Each die = 1dX + CON modifier.

Long Rest (8 hours)

/rpg rest long
  • Full HP restored
  • All spell slots/mana restored
  • Recover half your hit dice
  • Reduce exhaustion by 1

Inventory System

Manage your items and equipment!

View Inventory

/rpg inventory view

Equip/Unequip Items

/rpg inventory equip item_id:5 /rpg inventory unequip item_id:5

Item Sources

  • Loot drops from defeated enemies
  • Shop purchases with gold
  • Quest rewards
  • Found during exploration

Story Continuity & Progression

How your adventure persists across sessions!

How Continuity Works

  1. Session History - Narrative saved to database
  2. Context Window - AI receives recent history
  3. Character Memory - NPCs, locations tracked
  4. Quest Progress - Active quests persist

What Gets Saved

  • Your last actions and DM responses
  • Current location and scene description
  • Active NPCs and their dispositions
  • Quest states (active, completed, failed)
  • World events that have occurred

XP & Leveling

  • Earn XP from combat, quests, and roleplay
  • Level up automatically when XP threshold is met
  • Each level increases: HP, proficiency bonus, and unlocks features

Command Reference

Character Commands

CommandDescription
/rpg character createMake a new character
/rpg character viewView character sheet
/rpg character statsDetailed statistics
/rpg character deleteDelete character

Gameplay Commands

CommandDescription
/rpg session startBegin AI DM adventure
/rpg session endEnd with recap
/rpg inventory viewCheck your items
/rpg roll diceRoll any dice

Status Commands

CommandDescription
/rpg rest shortTake a short rest
/rpg rest longTake a long rest
/rpg condition deathsaveDeath saving throw
/rpg condition exhaustionCheck exhaustion
/rpg statroll rollRoll stats (4d6 drop lowest)
In Discord: Use /rpg guide overview for an interactive guide with navigation!

Tips for Best Experience

1. Be Descriptive

"I carefully search under the bed" works better than just "search"

2. Stay in Character

The DM responds to roleplay with better narrative

3. Use the Environment

Reference things the DM describes in your actions

4. Ask Questions

"Do I notice anything unusual?" triggers Perception checks

5. Collaborate

In multiplayer, coordinate with your party!

This RPG system uses authentic D&D 5e rules with an AI Dungeon Master powered by Google Gemini. Your character, progress, and story are saved automatically.