The Verdant Tides Bloom- a PbP Adventure

Creating your character

Character Creation will happen during Session 0, though it is expected of players to at least come to the table with ideas for their character. Curated documents will be provided to players before the first session, but supporting the developers by buying their work is encouraged. A free starter kit is provided by the author on their website, regardless of if the players wish to buy the books. During Session 0, players will dictate their character creation choices live, filling out basic information in a shared document. Once everyone's basic info is recorded, players are encouraged to flesh out their characters by adding quirks, details, and expanding the crew's relationships and histories with guided questions.

Preparing for the session

-Microphone -Discord Account Audio is required, but video is not. If audio quality suffers to the point of being unintelligible or distracting, talk to me beforehand or between sessions to try and work out solutions. Discord is the only program required, Spotify is recommended for background ambiance. Players are encouraged to support The Wildsea's creators and purchase physical or digital copies; however, this is not a requirement and relevant documents will be provided before Session 0, between sessions, and as requested. To prepare for character creation during Session 0, players are encouraged to review character options and come ready to share their thoughts. Players are also encouraged to ask questions at any time, for clarity or direction alike.

What Jeff brings to the table

I will supply PDF's of relevant documents for play and character creation. This game will be run using Discord, and Theater of the Mind. Time will be set aside at the start of sessions to warm-up players' minds and get them centered in 'roleplay mode', and there will be time set aside at the end of sessions for a 'debriefing', allowing players to ask for rule clarity, direction, and feedback. I utilize ambient music, and try to apply curated sounds to fit the mood when applicable, but this volume is controlled by players in case they find it distracting or hard to focus. Scenes, including combat, are directed using an Action Tracker behind-the-screen, and the focus will be spread evenly as possible among players, offering as close to equal agency as can be managed. Rule of Cool is practically built-in to the rules of The Wildsea. While there are mechanics for many parts of character management and interaction, a lot of the game relies on players dictating their actions as vibrantly as possible, and only rolling dice when their described actions are Difficult, Risky, or otherwise require detail.

How Jeff creates a safe table

A public Lines and Veils document is standard in The Wildsea. Players may announce additions, or privately message me to make amendments to this document myself. It is a living document, as it is expected to be reviewed and updated at any time, including in-the-moment. As players use X, N, & O cards, play will be paused for consideration and apologies, and the list of Lines and Veils will be discussed or added to immediately. Session 0 will consist of; going over safety tools including their implementation, a rules breakdown for new players, character and ship creation, and a brief roleplaying introduction.