Hunt for the Lost Unicorn | D&D Beginner Learn to Play Adventure
Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign
About the adventure
Right in the middle of an awkward high school reunion party, you are suddenly transported into a strange but vaguely familiar forest scene. In your hands, a glowing magical weapon brings back a flood of memories of old adventures you had long since written off as mere childhood fantasies... Now, someone is shouting, begging you to help a unicorn in trouble. The sight of your old childhood comrades in their fantastical gear stirs your heart and fills you once again with the magical feeling of adventure, danger, and action-- This adventure returns the grown-up child heroes of the classic '80s Dungeons & Dragons cartoon once again to The Realms. But you don't need nostalgia to enjoy this quick jaunt into the game of D&D. Starting with these classic pre-existing characters and their powerful magic items lets us jump right into an exciting mini-adventure that anyone can engage with. It's also pretty G-rated so everyone can have some light-hearted fun together, and running just 2 to 3 game sessions long, it's a perfect low-commitment chance to give fantasy tabletop role-playing a try. I think you'll be hooked just as I was so long ago... Give the dice a roll!
Game style
Theater of the Mind
“Theater of the Mind” uses little to no visuals for scene settings and combat. Instead, the narrative imagery comes from the Game Master’s descriptions and character action and movement comes from Players’ descriptions.
Combat Heavy
“Combat Heavy” games emphasize the combat mechanics within their systems over roleplay or puzzle solving. There are frequent and longer battles with enemies and a greater emphasis on tactical game play.
This short adventure will run for 2 or 3 weekly sessions using the brand new D&D rules as part of the launch of the exciting new 2024 rulebooks. We are using pre-existing 4th-level characters and already have Eric the Fighter in the party. Join us and play a ranger, barbarian, acrobat, rogue, wizard, or cleric/healer...!
5.0
(2)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
22 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Teacher, Storytelling
Additional details
How to prepare
This game is for total beginners. You don't need to prepare anything related to D&D. You WILL need the following basic tech items for the Zoom meeting itself: 🖥️ computer or tablet 💻 🎥 webcam and microphone 🎙️ (laptop or tablet built-ins are fine) 👥 Zoom app (or web interface) I will send you some informational links that you can explore or not, and I will walk you through everything from the first session when we choose from the pre-made characters together. I'll introduce important rules step by step as they become highlighted in the actual gameplay. I won't blast you with them all at once, nor will I leave you completely in the dark. 🎲 It is definitely fun if you can get your hands on a set of those colorful, many-sided dice, but I will send you a link to some free, easy-to-use virtual online dice if you can't. Optionally, if you hate math and just want your character sheet to do all the work for you autofilling, rolling digital dice, and calculating as you roll, you can open a free D&D Beyond account. You automatically gain access to everything in the free basic ruleset, and you can claim the pre-made character of your choice! And that's it. You're ready to roll!
What I provide
To all my games, I bring rich engaging character interactions from my acting experience, real understanding of sword combat from my rapier & dagger fencing experience (full contact), and the patience and improv skills from decades of special education and classroom English teaching. 🎭 Theater-Inspired Gameplay Voice and Body Language: Expect lively NPCs with distinct voices and mannerisms to enhance the realism and fun. Supportive of Roleplay: Whether you're outgoing or shy, I'm here to help you engage at your comfort level, using my directing skills to guide and encourage.
Gameplay details
🌈 Inclusive & Supportive Environment Diversity Welcomed: My games are open to everyone— LGBTQ+, BIPOC, neurodivergent, and pacifist players. Everyone should feel at home at my table. Cultural Sensitivity: Drawing from over two decades of living and teaching abroad, I foster an atmosphere of respect and understanding that values diverse experiences. Beginner Friendly: If you're new to tabletop RPGs, I'm here to guide you, ensuring you feel confident and engaged. Easy Setup: Enjoy playing without the need for lots of downloads or high-tech setups, making it easy to get started and keeping the focus on imagination and storytelling.
Content warnings
Safety tools used
• Breaks
• Open Door
• Stars and Wishes
• X, N, and O Cards
How will character creation work
Creating characters is fun and interesting, but it's also a little overwhelming and takes a lot of time... So, in this adventure, we will all use the pre-made characters and jump right into playing the game. These characters are the classic archetypes from the original Dungeons & Dragons game and cartoon, and they have some unusually powerful magic items that will be fun to play with. In fact, they have ALL the powers and abilities you may have seen throughout the animated series, which is actually a little "overpowered", but hey, let's break some stuff!
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
High
Roleplay
Medium
Puzzles
Low
Experience level
Beginner
Platforms used
• Zoom
• D&D Beyond
$15.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Weekly / Wednesday - 7:00 AM UTC
2 Hour Duration
2 / 6 Seats Filled
Requirements
Experience required: Beginner
Age: 18+