How to prepare

You'll need: * a D&D Beyond Account (free) * Above VTT Chrome/Opera browser extension * Discord Account for audio/video communication. * Something to take notes with * Any Character tokens you want to be used * Any additional rules, homebrew, etc will be provided and my expectation is that you will read them and be familiar with them * A working Microphone * Webcam is optional but encouraged. I don't think we'll need anything else but if we do we'll address it as it comes up, I do my best to use and provide free stuff as much as possible.

What I provide

I will bring all my D&D Beyond content, all the various and myriad tools and resources I've collected from DM's Guild (too many to list). As well as a Discord server for ease of communication. For VTT's I will be using Above VTT in combination with D&D Beyond. If this proves to be not working we'll switch to Roll20. For theatre of the mind moments, scene setting, and general immersion I will use one of a few different options: Spotify, Tabletop Audio, Syrinscape, etc for sounds and ambiance. Art, maps and similar assets I will either make myself or have purchased the rights to use. For NPC's I will be getting into character, doing accents, miming mannerisms, etc. I like rules but I also like to have fun and do/see cool things. I will not let things get too wild but I can guarantee you I won't be more than 60% "by the book". I have a personal "open door" policy in that you can reach out to me at any time with questions, concerns, ideas, etc. I'll do my best to reply within 24hr or less.

Gameplay details

* Session 0 (zero): I use session zero as a time for everyone to meet and greet, create characters, provide lore, collect lines and veils, answer questions, and most importantly set expectations. My expectations of you the players, ya'lls expectations of me as a Game Master, and our collective expectations of the campaign. * Breaks: I plan for a 10-15 minute mid session break. Other breaks can be privately or publicly requested as needed. * Debriefing: we'll take 15-30 minutes (more if needed) at the end of the session to discuss the session, how it went, how everyone is feeling about where events are at, addressing: concerns, things we liked, things we do or don't want to see happen, etc. * Lines and Veils: This will be a publicly available and editable document, hosted on Google Drive. The link will be shared during Session 0 and reviewed before every session. * Open Door: Everyone has the own physical and mental limitations, and this is to always be respected. Myself and the other players do not need an explanation unless you are comfortable providing one. If you need to leave mid session that's fine. If you need a short or long break all I ask is to know when you plan on returning. I will most likely reach out privately to ask "are you ok". Again I don't need an explanation, a "yes" or "no" answer is fine, if you say no I may ask if you want to discuss it but at no point are you ever obligated to discuss or divulge anything you aren't comfortable talking about and i will never push or pry. * N|X|O or Red|Yellow|Green cards: This will be done via message to the whole group. If you are not comfortable using the main chat then message me privately and I will say something to the effect of "we have a/an (card), here's what will now happen. X or Red cards I will immediately stop, call for a short break, do a quick check in with everyone before resuming along a safer path. Other Gameplay details: * I know combat can be a slog sometimes so I do my best to make it move as quickly as possible * This game will consist of a lot of traveling from place to place, we can agree in Session 0 how gritty we want this to be but for the most part I plan on using "The Pointy Hat Travel System" * I'm always open to persuasion on how or why you can use X ability/skill/item to achieve Y means/goal even if the rules say otherwise. Bring a good idea or argument :)

Content warnings

Safety tools used

How will character creation work

This will happen during Session 0. * Everyone starts at Level 3 with one free feat. * We'll Roll for stats (4d6 drop the lowest) and health * Races will be restricted to those in the Players Handbook. * Everyone starts with 100 Gp to purchase basic equipment, no magical items to start. We'll cover everything else during Session 0

Combat / Tactics

Medium

Roleplay

High

Puzzles

Medium

Experience level

Open to all