Intro to Dungeons and Dragons - Dragons of Icespire Peak
$30.00
/ Session
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Weekly / Saturday - 1:30 AM UTC
Nov 15 / Session 155
Session Duration / 2–3 hours
4 / 7 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
This is a great beginning level adventure for those unfamiliar or who have not played in a while. It will take your character through levels 1 - 7 where you start off as adventurers for hire, doing odd jobs around the town of Phandalin. All the while you hear rumors of a dragon that has come down from the north to take up residence in the area. It's presence has upset the countryside and now even orcs are seen in the area. Will you help deal with the problems facing the town of Phandalin and help quell their fears? The adventure awaits!
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Meet the Game Master
5.0
(48)
4 years on StartPlaying
1211 games hosted
Highly rated for: Teacher, Knows the Rules, Storytelling
Average response time: 24+ hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
Partially covered by the dust of time, you find the blanched bones of a human adventurer long dead. Every inch of bone is covered with tiny bite marks or burrowed holes. Some of the bones have been broken by the crushing teeth of a much larger creature. The slightest touch on a pouch at his side causes it to disintegrate into dust and string, revealing its contents. Coin… You smile at the sound of it hitting the ground. A backpack in similar condition reveals a map case with a map inside. You hold the case gently trying not to disturb the contents too much. The thought of a long forgotten treasure waiting to be discovered comes to mind as you secure it carefully to your pack. Your torchlight gleams off of metal on his skeletal finger. A gold ring with an inlaid garnet shines brightly. Rewards such as this are the result of adventures that normal people fear to take on. Risking life and limb to plumb the depths of mystery. Fighting creatures that are the stuff of nightmare and legend. This year will make 45 years since I began roleplaying in college. You know what? I still can't get enough! I love the games and I love introducing them to new players. I love the stories and memories that are created when I play with a good group. My games are thoughtful, intense, exciting and unbiased. I work hard to make sure everyone has an opportunity to shine. In my time as a DM, I’ve run one on one games as well as games for large groups. Campaigns and one shots. Whether you are learning or experienced, I can run a game that will be full of adventure and excitement. Choose me and join one of the awesome games I am already running or request a time for your own one shot or campaign. There will be fun for all!
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Creating your character
It depends on the group. If there are a lot of beginners then we will use pre-generated characters, unless everyone wants to create their own characters. It can take longer but no problem on my end. Experienced players can create their own in game using Roll20. Players will start at level 1. If you are joining a game in progress there is a chance you will come in at level 2 depending on the overall party level.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
All players should have a webcam and mic. Sign up for a free Roll20, Syrinscape and a free Discord account. Think about the character you want to play. We will create characters during session zero.
What James M brings to the table
We will use a virtual table top(VTT), so everything you need for the game will be available. I will also provide some ambient music during the game.
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Safety
How James M creates a safe table
My games are pretty PG, good for all ages. The important thing is to have fun. We will use session zero to create characters. You can expect a good bit of roleplaying (mostly to establish characters) minimal puzzles and some good action. I do very few dungeon crawls, but I love the wilderness. Everyone has an opportunity to shine and be the hero. I am also very open to the concerns of players. I have been a manager for 20 years, so if someone has a problem, let me know and I will do my best to resolve it. We can take beaks and I players can come and go as they need during the game. I am also willing to include other safety tools if needed.
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