Phandelver in a Flash (Lost Mines Abridged)

Creating your character

Character creation will take place before session zero, with assistance via discord text chat or voice call depending on player preference. I am a proponent of players using the tools that make them the most comfortable, whether that be a physical character sheet, D&D Beyond, or a different tool to house their character sheet. While I own some of the physical books that I am able to reference for you, my library of content on Roll20 is still fairly small. If there is a race or class you want to play that you don't own the content for, I can provide information on customizing your character sheet in Roll20 so that you do not need to own the content in order to utilize it for our game. Characters will start at level 1, with stats determined by rolling 4d6 for each stat and dropping the lowest number. Content from all official sourcebooks will automatically be approved. Any homebrew or third party content (including Unearthed Arcana) requires my permission for use, and will be approved, denied, or modified on a case by case basis.

Preparing for the session

In order to play, you will need to have a Discord account set up so that you may join my gaming server. This is where all games will be hosted. All games I run are via voice chat in the Discord server. A microphone with which you can be clearly heard is required. I will be on camera as the GM, but having your camera on as a player is optional. The VTT we will be using is Roll20. Regardless of whether or not you create your character there, please have an account set up prior to our first session so that you can access the maps for combat.

What Emma brings to the table

As a GM, I bring to the table 8 years of experience alongside 4 years of acting training. I love creating unique and recognizable voices for all NPCs, whether they appear once or return throughout the campaign. My games are heavily focused on roleplay and integrating your character's backstory into the game. Every player and character deserves to have their moment to shine, and I really enjoy allowing players the freedom to do so whether they're playing a homebrew game or pre-written module. I am primarily a Rule of Cool GM. If there is something you want to do that would enhance the story being told, I will do everything I can to find a way to make it work within the game. If what you're initially asking for is a little too overpowered for me to allow it, I will work with you to find an alternative solution so that your creativity can still be rewarded.

Homebrew rules

My homebrew rules for every D&D 5e campaign are as follows: • For crits, roll double the dice and reroll 1s • Any death saves will be rolled privately to me • Potions are a bonus action to drink. For healing potions, you can choose to take a full action to drink the potion and gain max healing. Administering it to someone else is an action. • Will gladly consider additional homebrew rules as needed/requested

How Emma creates a safe table

A google spreadsheet consent form will be provided for players to fill out prior to session zero. While the original Lost Mines of Phandelver may contain topics not suitable for all at the table, I will be modifying the module to suit the preferences of my players. During session zero, we will go over all safety tools being used and how they will be implemented during the campaign as well as any homebrew rules, additional preferences, and/or character creation questions.