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Dragon of Icespire Peak - another 5E beginner campaign!
The white dragon Cryovain plagues the land - and the Lord's Alliance is desperate to stop him. Will you be the plucky heroes to kill the beast?
About the adventure
Across the barren and ice-swept north, rumors come sweeping down of a horror battering the town of Phandalin. Farmers report shadows blotting out the sun, a creature so large and powerful it crushes whole houses beneath its claws. Citizens have fled Phandalin in panic, some carting off their beloved who lie in frozen shards of ice. You, lowly adventurers with little money and no name for yourself, set off on a quest to find this mythic beast, and end its reign of terror once and for all. Players will take on the role of scrappy adventurers, on their way up in the world. Expect a scrappy and whimsical setting where adventure lurks around every corner, and often will hit you with a club and take your money. Shape the world around you and solve the mystery of Icespire Peak in this heavily-modded beginner's campaign that is tailored to you and your characters! *This is a beginner friendly game! I'm more than happy to help players learn the ropes of 5E and am more than ecstatic at the notion of helping you achieve the fantasies you set out to create! I hope you'll join me for a fun, heroic time in a goofy yet mysterious and evocative setting where you will bring hope and heroics to the people of Phandalin!
Game themes
$20.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Wednesday – 12:45 AM UTC
Aug 6 / Session 35
2–3 Hour Duration
5 / 5 Seats Filled
GAME MASTER
Hamster Emperor
he/they
5.0
(10)
Schedule
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
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Meet the Game Master
5.0
(10)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
108 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Inclusive
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hi! I'm an aspiring Game Master looking to branch out from my 5E roots. I love mechanical crunch, discourse about the game/hobby and love to improve. I have about 5 years experience running games, but frankly I would love to get that number even higher with more campaigns, with more systems! My Priorities: Run an engaging, fun and challenging game where players are expected to overcome hardship with creative and ingenious solutions! Foster a narrative where heroes are tested, their dynamics are at the forefront and their choices always matter! Facilitate a space where mistakes are made and being human is understood, while always striving for a better hobby space for all! Run an inclusive and celebratory space for BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ members of the community, including talkbacks, safety tools and honest communication! Finally and most importantly, always be learning! If it is a system or mechanic or rule or just how to be a better person/storyteller, I want to hear about it and discuss it! I love nothing more than learning and improving. I hope you do too.
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Creating your character
Character creation will be largely up to the players. During session 0 we will discuss what everyone would like to play, how character creation will work (i.e., secrets and hooks, how the PCs are set in the world, backstory/plot elements) sites I use and trust and then I shall send you off on your merry way to make your characters! Characters begin at level 1, and can expect to end around level 7. Standard Array will be used for stat generation (although I am open to hearing your case for alternatives) and characters will start with personalized equipment. There is no limit on what character concepts might look like; do you wish to play a Thri-Keen sorcerer, or an Auto-Gnome barbarian? Go buck wild, and I guarantee it will be couched within the setting. All spells/subclasses/classes are allowed from the 5E ruleset (including XGtE, TCoE and other supplements released over the years) however we shall be using the 2024 (or 5.5) ruleset. Here are the free rules for your perusing pleasure: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/free-rules Very little is "off-limits," but players should expect to have discussions with me about their choices. If a player wants to play something, they absolutely can! If the choice is weak mechanically, we can discuss ways to improve it. Certain homebrew/playtest material is also allowed, which I will have a list of. Players may approach me with fun homebrew that they've found as well, but I reserve the ultimate right to accept/decline options. I will of course be happy to provide reasoning and discuss.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
In order to prepare, players should read over the content warnings and fill out the surveys regarding their own personal lines/veils and game styles. I have included what I am not comfortable including in games in the survey document. **TO BE CLEAR: the surveys present a wide range of ideas and elements that may or may not be included. Players should not expect all elements listed to show up in some fashion or another, especially if they marked something as off-limits. Players should come with an understanding, even rudimentary, of the 5E classes and how they relate to them - simply reading through the class descriptions on D&D Beyond is fine! Players with already concocted character fantasies are great. Players will need to have a webcam and mic to play, and have Discord downloaded and installed. I'll invite people to the server when they've added me (my Discord tag is in the prep materials once you sign up), and we will be conducting a session 0 together over a Discord call. I'm prepared to teach players the rules of the system, and will promise to make space for people to learn both in and out of the session. Players familiar with the ruleset, even if it is passing familiarity, are welcome and celebrated! Players need not own the 5E books to play.
What Hamster Emperor brings to the table
I will be using Foundry VTT for our gameplay purposes, as well as Discord for communication. Players will be responsible for their own character sheet and dice rolls, with the understanding that I will be around to help in character creation and that we will be telling a story together. I reserve the right to request changes to the manner in which we roll and would like to see character sheets! I err on the side of RAW (Rules as Written) but am more than happy to adjudicate on the side of the players so long as it is all couched in the mechanics of the game. If players wish to achieve a goal with a class feature or a spell that is beyond the bounds of what is written, I am more than happy to reward creative thinking. If something is coming up short consistently, I am happy to discuss how to make it better so that a fantasy is lived to its fullest. I aim to stick as close to the published ruleset as possible, but have a few (common sense) rules that I personally abide by, which will be covered in session 0. More than anything else, I love to discuss how play is operating at the table. I want to know a) how much fun you are having, b) what is the most fun for you to have and c) how things could be more fun. As long as we keep those in mind, and keep things grounded, I think we will have a great time. Players can expect a world where choices matter, both in roleplay and in combat. Combat will be perilous, with enemies who are capable (and sometimes tactical) with objectives that are compelling and based in character wants. There will also be plenty of opportunities to engage in diplomacy and persuasion - intelligent monsters and persuadable humanoids can both be expected! Through the action and through the interactions you have with the friends, foes and denizens of the world, the world will be defined by you, and for you. Your character's story is one I cannot wait to tell with you!
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Internet
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Hamster Emperor creates a safe table
- Survey covering Safety Tools and player/DM safety - Open and honest communication/availability for potential triggers and problems in/out of game - Discussion of gameplay styles, goals from the campaign, how much of a mix the group is - Aftercare post-session to discuss how gameplay is going and how things could improve! - I will be around to talk at any point, even outside of session time. Shoot me a message and I will make time for your concerns! - I promise to prioritize your fun, and to enshrine your character's story!