How to prepare

A microphone is required, and a webcam is strongly encouraged. I think online games work much more smoothly when we can see the human face attached to the voice. That said, if you're not comfortable blessing us with your countenance, I totally get it. You will need an account with Roll20 (free) and Discord (free). While it is useful to have access to the core rules, this is not required. The PDF is available on DriveThru for those interested.

What I provide

We will use Roll20 for any necessary dice rolls, handouts, maps, character sheets, etc. We will use Discord for Video-Chat. My GM style relies very heavily on character motivations and player drive. While the first scenario will be set for the players, choices matter, and what happens next comes down to them. All you really need though is a desire to roleplay your character, and the maturity to play well with others. Though you do also need a willingness to deal with failure. I roll dice in the open, and they fall where they may. Bad things can (and probably will) happen to your character. Apologies in advance.

Gameplay details

In Session 0 we'll discuss Lines and Veils, and other safety tools. After each session, we'll discuss Stars and Wishes (and XP!). Further debriefing and discussion can take place in group or one-on-one after the session is over. This is a campaign about superhuman soldiers in the grim darkness of the Warhammer 40,000 universe. If you're unfamiliar with that setting, it is one of intolerance, terror, destruction, and war unending. Your characters are trained (brainwashed) to be utterly contemptuous of alien sentients. You are NOT tolerant people. That's in the fiction though. There is no room at my table for Real-Life sexism, racism, ableism, ageism, homophobia, transphobia, abuse, aggression, bullying, or any other kind of toxic behavior against any other player. You get one warning only, because anyone can make a mistake. After that, you're gone, but if it's really egregious, you won't even get a warning.

Content warnings

Safety tools used

How will character creation work

Pre-generated characters will be provided for players that don't know what they want to play or are intimidated by character creation. These will be reviewable in Roll20 after you join the game. Otherwise, you can roll up your character using the Roll20 tools after you join the campaign. You can also wait to create your character with the other players in Session 0. The choice is yours. All characters will be starting characters (as per the expectations in the Deathwatch Core Rulebook). Options provided in the Deathwatch line are available. If you wish to play a character that is not a Deathwatch Space Marine but would otherwise make sense in the setting (e.g. - an Ordos Xenos Inquisitor, a Temple Assassin, a Sororitas, etc.), please bring that to the Session 0.

Combat / Tactics

High

Roleplay

Medium

Puzzles

Medium

Experience level

Open to all