How to create a D&D character quickly and easily? Mastering D&D Beyond.
How can I create a character without flipping back and forth through a book ten times? Simple, fast, and visual—just like in a computer game. For D&D newbies and those who don't often create new characters, an automated character generation system is a real treasure! I'll tell you about one of the most comprehensive and convenient—the character generator at https://www.dndbeyond.com/
Yes! The video is 25 minutes long, but most of that time is my sardonic musings on the process. It's realistic to whip up a character in 5-10 minutes.
0:00 Creating a character, like in a computer game
01:27 DND Beyond
03:08 Let's go!
03:45 Boring settings
06:35 Are there any second-class citizens? Selecting a Race
08:22 Character Class
13:44 Distributing Ability Points
15:06 Specifying Hit Points - For Those Who Love Cubes
16:00 Personalization
20:39 Inventory - What's in Our Pockets?
23:36 Electronic Character Sheet
24:14 Conclusion