D&D 5e: Phandelver and Below - Beadle & Grimms Legendary Edition
Explore the beautiful village of Phandelver, which is slowing descending into otherworldly chaos. Only you can stop it!
$39.99
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Bi-weekly / Sunday - 7:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 2.5–3.5 hours
3 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
"Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk is a high-fantasy adventure that begins in the beloved town of Phandalin as it faces unimaginable danger. Whether the heroes are newcomers to Phandalin or are returning after the acclaimed Dungeons & Dragons adventure Lost Mine of Phandelver, they discover hints of a threat lurking below the town. The heroes soon learn that the cult of a malevolent entity has set its sights on transforming Phandalin into the capital of its evil empire. To save the town from oblivion, the heroes must uncover a nefarious plot and confront the otherworldly cultists directly." This Dungeons and Dragons campaign of intrigue, exploration, and danger will take heroes to from level 1 to level 12. Whether new to D&D or an experienced gamer, you will find something to love in this campaign. New players are welcome. They will receive tips on character building, the rules, and how to succeed in D&D group play. New players will leave the campaign feeling an expert. Both new and experienced players will see a time-spanning campaign where their characters make a difference, a game where their backstories and actions matter on both personal and macro levels. This experience is curated to group tastes by a published gaming creative skilled in running diverse moods and themes. This experience includes the following: * A Session 0, where we build character concepts and relationships, while talking about what we want from a campaign and setting up safety tools * An introduction where your character, a member of a skilled team, finds a place in the world * The story will flesh out a world and provide memorable experiences * This story has strong spooky feels * This campaign is a great place for new players to get into the game * This campaign will incorporate many elements from the deluxe edition of the story lovingly crafted by the team at Beadle and Grimm's You will be spoiled in this game. Players have complete access to a D&D Beyond library worth over $1000. We use Roll20 Premium as our VTT, Zoom communications (higher quality video, sound, and stability to Discord - plus encryption), and sound effects via Syrinscape. No expense is spared in making the absolute best game for you. Plus nearing the end of the campaign, the DM will personally send you a thank you gift for your participation. Don't wait. Connor's games tend to fill very quickly, and new games aren't offered often.
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Meet the Game Master
5 years on StartPlaying
820 games hosted
Highly rated for: Inclusive, Creativity, Storytelling
Average response time: 8 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
PREMIUM EXPERIENCES, FRIENDSHIP & ALL BELLS AND WHISTLES - RELIABLY DELIVERED! This is what you receive when you share one of my tables. I am a 30+ year facilitator of RPG games and public play events (including conventions), with over 40 production credits both written and streaming for Wizards of the Coast, DMs Guild, Grim and Perilous Games, and more. I promise top quality experiences delivered completely and safely with accents, sound effects, vibrant description, and even cosplay. Learn more about me, including viewing my products at: http://thehealerdm.carrd.com/ I provide mental health services to youth and families in a public school, so while I predominantly run games for adults, I am very comfortable switching gears to run for kids and families. The skills required to share the game with kids are a little different, and I'm happy to introduce your family to the world of gaming. Experiences I Offer? * Long-term campaigns (with thank you gifts at completion, for real) * One-shot adventures I have published (or am looking to publish with your help) * Company events * Child and adult birthday parties * Celebrations and special events * Gaming learn-to-plays Why Gaming? I enjoy the creativity of this hobby. The shared stories of triumph over adversity build powerful bonds between players. Many of my friends today I made around a gaming table or at gaming events. The connectedness this hobby creates is good for the soul, even offering healing. I promise my campaigns will deliver these to you. Why Hire Me? Every gamemaster on this site is unique. I bring my own set of skills to the table that make me a great pick for the right group. * I am a mental health therapist. The skills that make you a good therapist - communication, listening, understanding, collaboration, empathy - make you an amazing Gamemaster. A lot of my real world work is with kids and families, and I enjoy running games specifically for children and families. * This Master Ain't Sitting on a Mountain. I ran thousands of games (well over 10,000 hours of playtime) and contributed much to the industry, resulting in better player experiences. I am proud of my experience, but I remain a normal and approachable guy. Players meet up with me at cons all the time, and I promise a meal if we can make it happen. * No Holds Barred Gaming. You will feel like Batman because you will have all the cool toys. I share Zoom Pro, Syrinscape soundboard, Roll20 virtual tabletop (when requested), and online play resources (such as a complete D&D Beyond library, or through Google Drive). For D&D, we will use high production value versions by Beadle and Grimm's when available. On campaign completion, I even mail cool swag for players to keep as mementos! Kind & Safe Spaces My charity and advocacy work is well respected in the gaming community. I founded D8 Summit Charities, a 501c3 charity connecting gamer donors to local causes. I speak often about the homeless and the hungry and the sick, and the difficulties marginalized voices and veterans in our society face. Many games I run are explicitly for D8 Summit Charities and other worthy causes. I create specialized safe spaces for minority gamers, children, the neurodiverse, and gaymers. I may offer a discount for marginalized players and veterans upon request.
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Creating your character
Character concepts will be determined during our Session 0 using a "creation as play" method. Characters will start at Level 1 and will be made on D&D Beyond before Session 1 using directions shared at the Session 0.
This is an every-week campaign, playing until the campaign has ended.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Players should download the following software and have accounts for the following software. Only free accounts are required, as the costs of all subscriptions are bore by the DM. * Zoom * A browser (Chrome or Firefox) with the Beyond20 extension installed and enabled * Roll20 * D&D Beyond Players should have access a computer capable of running the above software simultaneously, as well as a working mic and camera. As a potential Learn to Play campaign, players do not need to read or know substantial things before the Session 0.
What Connor S - The Healer DM brings to the table
The DM will maintain premium paid accounts for shared software, granting players unlimited and safe communication, access to maps and handouts, character sheets, a dice roller, and unlimited access to all online assets for D&D through D&D Beyond.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Headphones
Internet
Microphone
Webcam
Platforms used
Safety
How Connor S - The Healer DM creates a safe table
Players can expect a fun and light gaming experience with a few challenging sequences and high drama. Plenty of opportunities for comedy, wonder, and spectacle are available. Safety tools are critical to ensure this remains true. You can expect safety tools to be seamlessly woven into how the game is played - you might not even notice them happening. Session 0 is mandatory for all players (even late arrivals). Each game starts with a mental health check and ends with a discussion of the game. Players will be given opportunity to confidentially share their lines and veils, and the X card can be played in a number of easy ways. In short, a safe environment where players can build community and explore the game world will be fostered.
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