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Phandelver Expanded | PHB "24 | RP Focus | Beginner Friendly
About the adventure
Phandalin is the new big break for many who seek fortune, and conveniently you have been hired to deliver a wagon of supplies there. Maybe theres a name to be made there for you? Embark with your newly met adventuring companions on this adventure, that will take you to the highest peaks and lowest depths of Faerün and maybe even beyond! Evil factions, legendary foes, plot twists, betrayals and secret organizations are but a few of the things that await you on this journey from level 1 to 20! Whether a veteran, novice or newcomer, you will find in this group of likeminded people a family of roleplaying, strategizing and dungeon delving good times! Hello everyone, my name is John Rodrigues, your gamemaster for tonights adventure and welcome to Phandelver Expanded.
Game style
Theater of the Mind
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
1 year on StartPlaying
29 games hosted
Highly rated for: Sets the Mood, Rule of Cool, Teacher
About me
I'm a Portuguese nerd with dreams in English. Creativity, roleplaying, writing and having fun are what I love and strive to share with others. I love running games with a focus on roleplay and combat, taking care of the rules, so that players can focus on the fun. Character development, world immersion and plot twists are my jam. Creating deep and wide stories is fun for me. I enjoy the challenge of bringing worlds to life and twisting well known stories into exciting one-shots or short campaigns. I've been running pre-made campaigns both in person and online for a long time. Slowly adapting universes like Middle Earth and Westeros and lately I have started building my own fantasy universe. Whether you're a veteran or a beginner, enjoy roleplaying voices or full strategy play, speak English or Portuguese, you've found the Game Master that will guide and deliver you epic tales and silly accents! Come and join me on amazing worlds and take a chance in leaving your mark on them!
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Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Sets the Mood
Rule of Cool
Teacher
John is a great DM who always makes sure everyone at the table is having fun and feels included. He's very dedicated and you can tell that he puts his heart and soul into it. As a DM he rewards creativity and quickly adapts to whatever his players come up with. He also sets the mood with great ambient music and voice acting for the characters we players have to interact with. I'm having a great time altogether and looking forward to continue in his campaigns for a long time.
I've played with John for a few months now and have enjoyed every session. Not only is he a fun GM, but even more importantly, he's a great person. I had a few personal things come up and he was more than generous with me. If you want a fun and immersive gaming experience with someone who cares more about people than money, you found him with GM John.
John's an absolutely fantastic DM! His sense of humor and adaptability keeps every session lively. He creates a rich and immersive world, always encouraging players to explore, experiment, and lean into their characters. Above all, their passion for storytelling and the game itself is infectious—you can tell they love what they do, and it makes every session a joy. If you’re looking for a DM who will challenge, support, and entertain you in equal measure, look no further!
Character creation
Creating your character
Creating characters is one of the most exciting parts of any D&D campaign! During our session zero, we'll take some time to create characters together. We'll be using D&D Beyond, with all sourcebooks through Content Sharing. Whether you're new to the game or a seasoned veteran, I'll be there to assist in all the decisions and backstory imagination. Together, we'll make sure that your character is ready to embark on this epic adventure!
If you never played Lost Mines of Phandelver and Dragon of Icespire Peak, please join us on this epic journey that will take us from levels 1 to 12, with the option to continue with another epic secret adventure from levels 12 to 20! Both beginners and veterans are welcome! Rules will be explained as necessary, time for learning the caracters and system will be given and lots of fun is promised!
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Hardware: Desktop, laptop or tablet to connect to the FoundryVTT server. A mic and webcam to connect to the discord call. (webcam is not mandatory, but highly recommended for better imersion) Software: Discord app & account, D&D Beyond Free account, browser compatible with FoundryVTT. Rules: Familiarity with D&D 5e 2024 rules is recomended but not necessary. You can learn as we go, pacience with beginners is mandatory but we assume you know a rule after it is explained well once. Caracter Criation: You're not forced to come up with a new caracter, full backstory and persona. Caracters from other campaigns can be adapted to our level and setting. Premade caracters created/adapted by me are also available.
What John Rodrigues brings to the table
I love both roleplay and combat. Character development, combat strategy and high stakes decisions will be the daily bread of our campaigns. Begginers will have time to learn and grow, yet the world is mean, and death will be ever present. Veterans will still find my combat encounters and roleplay key moments tough and real. ❓❗ Combat & Puzzles: ▪ Don't expect dumb monsters! Intelligence and cunning are not only for players. Monsters will behave tactically, according to they're background and environment. ▪ Not all doors can be opened by magic and chests with lockpicks. Expect tough but rewarding puzzles and challenges on your adventures. 💬 Roleplay & Metagaming: ▪ Accents and weird voices are not required, but you will feel immersed and compelled into roleplaying your character like never before. ▪ You will not be punished for minimal metagaming. However, there will be consequences for taking too long to act, group debating in game and to many above table conversations. ✨ Gameplay & Creativity: ▪ Rules are a guideline, not a hardline! I'll handle most of the rules so you can focus on the fun. Yet you are expected to know well your character sheet, abilities and backstory. ▪ The mind is our best tool, yet complementary tools are helpful. Background music, AI generated art and location maps will be used to enhance our collective experience. ▪ We will use tactical and descriptive 2D square and hex grid maps drawn by me or from adventure modules. Allowing for better gameplay and creative actions. 📝 Narrative and homebrew: ▪ Whether using adventure modules, adapting narratives or using homebrew universes, I'll always adapt the narrative to include character backstories, new interesting arcs and encounters. ▪ The narrative is made for the players and will be shaped by the players! Expect your backstory to become part of the plot and your actions to have major impact on the narrative! ▪ No module is absolute! Homebrewing content to become more of the liking of the party is always a priority.
Platforms used
Safety
How John Rodrigues creates a safe table
To ensure a safe and comfortable environment for all of you, we will use the following safety tools: ▪ A safety checklist to ensure that all players are aware of potential triggers and sensitive topics. ▪ Session zero to discuss expectations, concerns and boundaries. ▪ Lines and veils to identify sensitive topics. ▪ X, N, & O cards to allow players to communicate comfort levels during the session. ▪ A break during the session is mandatory for toilet break and refreshments. More can be made if necessary, reasonably. ▪ Aftercare, bleed, debriefings and Stars & Wishes at the end and after the session for feedback and expectation maintenance.