Phandelver Reimagined | Learn to Play D&D 5e, Beginner

Creating your character

Session 1 will be divided into two parts. - Pt.1 will be session zero, where we explain D&D, talk safety, and introduce our characters. (characters should be made prior to session 1 otherwise a pre-made character sheet will be used for that day) - Pt.2 will be Learning as we play the game. 📚Beginners: - (Before Session 1) I will send a simplified character creator pdf. Follow the step by step instructions. Choose your Class, background, race, and answer the four backstory questions. - (Before or at Session 1 ) Send beginner friendly color-coded character sheet. -Pre-Generated Stats and at Level 3 ⚔️Experienced/Veterans: - (Before Session 1) I will send a simplified character creator pdf. Read the "World Setting" and "Backstory Questions" sections. - ^^ or can get a beginner friendly pre-gen sheet - ONLY Official Published Wizards 5e Classes, Races, and Backgrounds. - Standard Array Stats (15, 14, 13, 12, 10, 8) - Level 3 (can take half if roll under for HP)

Preparing for the session

Required to join the Game: ✅ Webcam ✅ Mic ✅ Stable Internet ✅ Phone, tablet, or computer to access Zoom, and Owlbear Rodeo. ✅ Ability to access a Digital or printed Character sheet Checklist for Session 1: ☑️(ALL) Receive Character Creator PDF ☑️(Beginner) Send Class, Background, Race, and Backstory Question decisions to GM ☑️(Beginner) Received your Custom Beginner Character Sheet ☑️(Experienced) Send Completed Character Sheet and Backstory Question Answers to GM ☑️(ALL) Upload your own custom PC Token or choose/download/send a free one from https://tools.2minutetabletop.com/ or https://www.caeora.com/tokenhoard

What Adam brings to the table

📚Before Session 1, For beginners or folk who'd like to learn the basics, I will send a simplified character creator pdf. After i receive your 4 choices I will send a simplified color-coded character sheet for each level as you progress. We start every game session by joining the zoom call and turning on our microphones and cameras (required). 🗣️Every game after session 1 we will begin with a few improv warm-up games as a group, and an in-character recap (players role play as their PC's and talk about the last episode). This transition helps everyone move from their busy week into a state of play. 🗺️Then we will jump onto Owlbear Rodeo (Virtual Table Top on computer or phone, very user friendly) to interact with a custom map of my make. Most sessions will have the world map and a new grid battlemap (for exploration or battle purposes). ♟️Each player can bring their own token (virtual miniature .png of your character) or choose from a list of pre-downloaded ones. It's easiest to upload your own by making an account on Owlbear Rodeo, but not required. 📣As the Game Master I do voices/accents for the NPC's and encourage any players to try out their own but is not required. I don't offer ambient music (only because of my ADD) but I highly encourage my players to listen to music on their own (as long as there is no audio bleed). 🃏I mostly stick to RAW (rules as written) HOWEVER if you have an idea or want to get creative with an ability/spell/item, i will throw the rules out the window for something that's cool and makes sense. So both RAW and Rule of Cool. ⚔️Combat is deadly but balanced, and there are many ways to avoid PC death when the group works together. There are plenty of healing potions and other magical boons to find in-game, so party class balance is not required. 🏴‍☠️I will give clear "story hooks" (path towards the main story) BUT they are never required. Choose your own adventure (with the rest of the group in mind).

How Adam creates a safe table

The first half of Session 1 will be a "Session Zero". In it we will discuss expectations and safety, which includes x-card/stop-light systems and any potential lines/veils that may come up in Session 1. I will then send a custom consent checklist (digital message) that must be filled out and returned before session 2. After all checklists are collected, a master-list will be made and sent to the whole group (digital pdf). Aftercare will be the last 15 min of the session (or the 15 min after the session has ended depending), where the group will go around for "Stars & Wishes". (Compliments and positive feedback). If any issues, questions, or concerns ever arise I am always happy to message or chat on a zoom call. My player's Safety and Comfort are top priority.