Hi everyone.

I’m looking for sincere advice, especially from people who have experience with Christian witchcraft, Christopaganism, Christian mysticism, independent sacramental churches, or similar paths.

For context: I practiced Wicca for many years and eventually became a ritual leader/teacher within covens. Ritual work, ceremony, blessing, spiritual guidance, and holding sacred space were a very important part of my identity and vocation.

But for a long time, I have felt a strong and persistent call toward Christ. Not just as a symbol, but as a real spiritual center. I feel drawn to the Trinity, to Jesus, to prayer, blessing, sacraments or sacramental equivalents, and a Christ-centered path.

The problem is that when I look at many traditional churches, I feel like entering them would mean tying my hands behind my back spiritually. I’m not trying to disrespect anyone’s tradition, but I struggle deeply with the idea that the most important rites are reserved only for a small group of men designated by other older men, and that if you are not part of that clerical structure, you are not allowed to perform meaningful rites without being seen as pagan, heretical, or illegitimate.

Coming from Wicca, where training, initiation, practice, and community recognition could allow someone to become a priest/ritual leader, this feels very limiting. I don’t want to abandon Christ, but I also don’t want to abandon my sense of priestly/ritual vocation.

I’m not looking to worship other deities. I want something centered on Christ and the Trinity. But I am looking for a path where I can still bless, lead rituals, make holy water or devotional equivalents, guide people spiritually, and possibly explore sacraments or sacramental forms without being forced into a rigid traditional clergy system.

Has anyone here walked a similar path?

Are there Christian traditions, independent churches, mystical communities, or forms of Christian witchcraft/Christ-centered ritual practice that might fit this?

I’m open to book recommendations, communities, personal experiences, warnings, and honest theological perspectives.

Please be kind. I’m not here to mock Christianity or Wicca. I’m genuinely trying to understand where someone like me could belong.

Hey everyone,

I'm currently building a character for a D&D 2024 campaign (starting at level 3, going all the way to 20) and I could use some optimization advice regarding mounts.

The concept is a monotheistic Rōnin who fights fiercely in the name of their god, built mechanically as a pure War Domain Cleric. A huge part of the fantasy I want to fulfill is mounted combat—charging into battle on horseback with a glaive/naginata or a longbow.

Here is my main issue: In our DM's setting, gold is hard to come by. Shelling out 400 gp for a mundane Warhorse feels extremely risky. With a base 11 AC and only 19 HP, a single Fireball or a couple of stray arrows will instantly vaporize my investment.

I know Paladins solve this with the Find Steed spell, but they don't get that until level 5. More importantly, I want to keep multiclassing as an absolute last resort. Paladin/Cleric is heavily MAD (requiring high Strength, Charisma, and Wisdom), and I really don't want to delay my Cleric spellcasting progression.

Any advice on keeping this mounted Rōnin dream alive without dipping Paladin would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I’m planning a character for a new campaign using the D&D 2024 (5.5e) rules. We are starting at Level 3 using Point Buy or Standard Array, and the plan is to take this character all the way to Level 20.

The Concept

The character is inspired by a feudal Japanese warrior—specifically a Sōhei (monk-warrior) from the Ōtomo Clan (the historical clan known for being among the first to convert to Christianity and adopt the Portuguese Tanegashima matchlock/musket).

The goal is to play a versatile "Kirishitan" (Christian) holy warrior who is equally capable in close-quarters melee combat and ranged warfare.

• Subclass Choice: Strongly leaning towards War Domain Cleric (though Life Domain is a secondary option, War fits the flavor much better).
• The Ranged Dilemma: I want to use a Musket (representing the Tanegashima). I know the Loading property normally stops me from making multiple attacks, so I will try to negotiate with my DM for a Repeating Shot infusion/magic item, or eventually fall back on a Longbow (Yumi) if necessary.
• Multiclass Idea: I am planning to multiclass into Fighter (Battle Master) to get Action Surge, Weapon Masteries, and Superiority Dice (Maneuvers) to represent true martial expertise.

My Main Questions for the Min-Maxers & Optimization Experts:

1. Level Progression (3-20) & Starting Class: Since we start at level 3, what is the most optimal way to distribute and order our starting levels? If I start Fighter 1 / Cleric 2, I secure Constitution saving throws and Weapon Mastery from the Fighter side right away, but I delay my Cleric spellcasting progression. If I go straight Cleric 3, I get 2nd-level spells but lose out on Masteries and Con saves until I multiclass later. How many levels of Battle Master should I ultimately aim for (3 for maneuvers, 4 for the feat, or 5+ for Extra Attack)?
2. Stats Distribution (Point Buy): With D&D 2024 rules changing how backgrounds and stats work, how should I prioritize my attributes? If I want to use a Musket/Longbow (Dexterity) but also need Strength for Heavy Armor (unless I bypass the speed penalty or use Medium armor) and Wisdom for Cleric spellcasting, it feels heavily MAD (Multiple Attribute Dependent). How would you optimize the starting array for a hybrid Melee/Ranged build?
3. Feats & Weapon Selection: Since Clerics do not get Weapon Mastery in 2024 (only weapon/armor proficiency through Divine Order: Protector), my masteries will rely entirely on my Fighter levels. Which masteries and feats (especially Origin and General feats at levels 4 and 8) would you recommend to make the switch between melee (maybe a Naginata/Glaive or Katana/Longsword) and ranged (Musket/Yumi) seamless and viable?
4. Viability: How factible is this hybrid concept under the 2024 rules compared to the 2014 version? Do the new War Cleric features (like the reworked War Priest using Magic Actions/Bonus Actions differently) synergize well with the new Battle Master maneuvers and the 2024 Weapon Mastery system?

Looking forward to your builds, spreadsheets, and suggestions! Thanks in advance!

Hey everyone,

I’m about to start a new campaign using the 2024 rules, and I’m having a massive crisis during character creation. Our DM plan is to start at level 3 and take us all the way to level 20, so I’ll be stuck with this choice for a very long time. I can't decide between playing a Cleric or a Ranger.

Here is my dilemma and background:

I’ve historically always been a caster player. My very first D&D character was a Druid, but after that, I fell completely in love with the Cleric. I just love being the ultimate support for the team, saving everyone's skin when things go south, and having the party roleplay-wise view my character as a literal living saint among them. There's just something so satisfying about that specific vibe and utility.

However, I recently had the chance to try out a Ranger for a brief period, and to my surprise, I absolutely loved it—especially the roleplay aspect and the flavor of the class.

Now that I have to build a brand new character for a long-term campaign under the new 2024 rules, I'm completely torn:

• On one hand, going back to Cleric is my comfort zone. I know I’ll love the high-level spellcasting, the 2024 updates look solid, and I already know how much I enjoy that "saintly savior" role.
• On the other hand, the Ranger felt like a breath of fresh air. The mechanics in the 2024 PHB look interesting, and the roleplay potential really speaks to me, but I'm a bit nervous about playing a half-caster all the way to level 20 since I'm so used to full casters.

For those who have played either (or both) under the 2024 rules, how do they feel at higher tiers? Do Rangers hold up well in late-game roleplay and combat compared to full casters? Should I stick to my roots as a Cleric or take the leap of faith with the Ranger?

Would love to hear your thoughts, builds, or subclass suggestions that might bridge the gap!

Thanks in advance!

Hello, I hope you're all doing well. My post is mainly because I want to play a character who uses a Sling, although I love playing support (according to the 2024 rules). (I usually play cleric.) I'd really like to create a character whose core weapon is a Sling.

I know that to make the Sling more effective at 30 feet, I need to invest in the Sharpshooter feat to have a 120-foot range without any disadvantage.

What would you recommend?

Hi, I've been a huge fan of Going Medieval since it came out, and I've always wanted to add a few things that I like, but I've never made mods before. Is it very difficult to make mods for this game?

I've seen many different and interesting mods, but there are some things I'd like to see included.

Hi, I'm a Lifecleric player. I play as an Aasimar, and I'm a huge fan of the sling. But I feel like in D&D it hasn't been given the respect it deserves in real life.

I don't know if it's because of confusion with a slingshot or not, but the fact that it has 1d4 and only 30 feet of effective range seems like a joke to me.

But the thing is, I'd like to give my cleric that David vs. Goliath vibe and dedicate myself to fighting with slings.I plan to use true strike to have my attacks infused with radiant damage, Plus, that way I'll use my spellcasting ability.

Is it worth investing in the Sharpshooter feat to have a 120-foot range and not literally be throwing rocks at it face-to-face?

Or maybe I'd be more realistic and use a crossbow or longbow

Hola, soy un Main clerigo de la vida y me encanta el rol de healer y support.

Pero hasta hace poco comencé a jugar ranger y ya soy nivel 5, y hasta ahora me ha encantado la experiencia, pero siento que me falta esa esencia de ser quien sana al team (porque en mis equipos nunca hay sanadores).

Mi duda es saber que tan viable es multiclasear estás dos clases para hacer un solo personaje y tener lo mejor de dos mundos.

Quería saber que tan viable es llegar a nivel 20 como clerigo en las reglas de 2024 ya que nunca he llegado a eso.

Esta sería mi primera campaña donde llegaría a nivel 20 como máximo.

Los leo

Hola, soy fan de Warhammer y me gustaría saber cómo darle el sabor a un clerigo de dnd 2024 como un adeptus mechanicus.

Normalmente los adeptus tienden a decir que la carne es débil y reemplazan sus partes corporales con aumentos mecánicos (para esto sería mejor un artificiero)

Sin embargo, existe una sub rama que ve la carne como la máquina perfecta, facil de modificar y mejorar sin requerir al frio acero.

Normalmente soy Main clerigo porque me encanta ser el soporte del team. Así que me estoy preguntando cómo lidearian ustedes con el rol para ser un buen adeptus.

En cuanto a armas pensaba usar el trafondo de sage para tener el true strike y decir que tengo la bendición del Omnissiah para atacar. Sin embargo, aún tengo esa duda respecto a la apariencia que tienden a tener los del adeptus. Y es normal como dije arriba. Que reemplacen sus partes por piezas mecánicas. De hecho de ahí nace el lore.

Sugerencia de gente experta por favor