The Black Talons (d&d5e 2014&2024)

Creating your character

This game will run from level's 1-20 ideally and if must players can switch out characters should their goals be achieved or if they feel they need a change. It is preferred that all players be present when the session starts though it is not a set-in stone requirement. Each player's character will be allowed one common or uncommon magical item if so desired from a list provided in the discord server or an extra amount of 150 gp to buy more basic equipment that may be needed. Level progression will be milestone biased and there is no restriction on alignment or character actions except to know they will have consequences. The party may even decide to join any faction they choose or split their alliances across multiple encountered factions. Player characters are urged to have backgrounds that tie into the world and have at least a simple explanation of their past. This can be as detailed as they choose. In the event a player chooses to play an amnesiac character, I will talk to them on the side about it. Stats for players will be randomly rolled for or they can choose the standard array or point buy method. Homebrew is allowed but will be subject to my verdict as the GM and may be nerfed or rejected on a case-by-case basis.

Preparing for the session

Players will create characters on DnDBeyound in the campaign and manage them through DnDBeyound. I will run sessions through Discord. Most things will be theater of the mind, though some art for characters or monsters may be provided if on hand and some combat may be theater of the mind if I didn't have a chance to prepare. A mic is preferred though text biased play is possible. A webcam is not required.

What Heferrion brings to the table

The character sheets will be managed on D&DBeyound and games played in a discord server set up for this campaign. Prefer the use of a microphone or headset to communicate with the GM and other players. Games can be played in texted biased form if a player wishes to do so and if all players wish this than we will set up an initiative that allows everyone time to post a reply before the game continues on. I use a map making website called Inkarnate for making and managing maps, though I am trying the map manager on D&DBeyound. This game is set to start off in Daggerford as budding and new adventurers banding together in the new guild hall as a party to take on tasks given personally by npc's or their proxies and quests posted on the quest board. Allowing any new players time to get used to the mechanics before beginning to unravel the mysteries of the events coming to pass in the world around them. I like the rule of cool, and players characters can certainly try for anything though success isn't always guaranteed. Homebrew is allowed but subject to my verdict of nerfing or rejection. I am aiming for an immersive and fun experience, including many facets of social interaction and intensive tactical combat. I do try to use voices and will play music to help set the mood or tone. One-hour breaks will be taken halfway through each session except session 0.

How Heferrion creates a safe table

Session 0 will be free and a talk about characters, fitting them into the world, and trying to facilitate a healthy and fun gaming experience. This being said the world is a sudo medieval low magic fantasy setting there is some lea lay though. The tags from content warnings are not set in stone they give an idea of what you may encounter as the world is diverse and massive. Sexual content must consensual when between player characters and NPC's will result in fades to black. When between player characters they can take that to DM's if they want but not to take up game time. Role playing a relationship however is fine. After session's I will stick around to talk about anything any player wishes to bring up such as constructive criticism, player feelings and thoughts, ideas and address any emotional events if desired.