Lost Mines of Phandelver: Short Campaign

Creating your character

We can coordinate characters and party composition ahead of time in discord chat, and use the first half of the first session as a session 0 to finalize characters, player expectations, any optional character backgrounds or fun flavor details, etc. I use standard point buy. You can roll for starting gold, and starting equipment is based on class and race at LVL 1. I prefer to stick with 'Player Handbook' only for races and classes, but any of the other books are okay for feats. I'm also okay if you use Tasha's Guide to Everything for the alternate race rules, and I'm okay with you choosing any race for their mathematical modifiers but playing a different race. For example, you can choose a halfling's luck features, dex modifiers, etc. but play a human instead. Preferably your character is made inside Roll20, as then I can use your character for group rolls and macros to speed up gameplay. I would consider compromising if you have a D&D Beyond character and you're a new player. If you're familiar enough with Roll20 to bring your character in there, that makes things a lot easier. We will be primarily be using circle tokens, so come with some artwork you like as a character portrait. You can make your own token here, or I can help out and make one. https://rolladvantage.com/tokenstamp/ If you prefer a top down token, I have a good collection of those as well.

Preparing for the session

You'll need Discord for audio, a working mic, and enough experience with Discord to know how to troubleshoot audio issues and deal with any background noise. You'll also need a laptop or desktop computer to run Roll20 in. While it technically can be done on a mobile device, it's too much of a hassle to be worthwhile. Preferably you at least know the rules for character creation ahead of time, but I and other players can help you get started if you need help. As stated above, I prefer you have a character idea and stats as fleshed out as you before session 0, then we can finalize things if need be then. All dice rolls and such will be done online in Roll20!

What Daniel S. brings to the table

Roll20 Pro subscription, API scripts: (door opening, "teleporting" between locations and maps, audio and ambience for each scene, group checks, wound and healing animation, etc.), full module on Roll20.

How Daniel S. creates a safe table

In my opinion, 5th edition is on the simpler spectrum of role-playing games. Due to that, and the availability of Roll20 to speed up combat, means I like to run combats fast and furious. I prefer if players are ready for their turn when it comes around, rolls are made quickly, etc. That being said, pausing to strategize with the team is generally okay and even encouraged if it leads to better teamwork and more coordinated gameplay for everyone. You can see my GM bio for more of what to expect with how I run games! Overall, I want to facilitate a fun cooperative experience for everyone, where players choices are meaningful. I generally avoid railroading the players or saying "no" to a lot of things they attempt (within reason of course). I want you to explore creative solutions to problems, and not be punished for it. I like to take advantage of the fact that this is a tabletop game, and not a video game! Anything could happen!