Riddle of the Mists | A Curse of Strahd Adventure

How to prepare

All players will need a webcam and either a built in microphone (usually in the webcam) or an external headset and microphone so that they will be able to communicate with other players and the GM during game play. Players will need to have either a free or paid account to the following websites: 1) D&D Beyond (campaign link provided before Session Zero), 2) Roll20 (campaign link provided before Session Zero), 3) Discord (link to Discord provided before Session Zero). While it is not required, installing the Beyond20 internet browser extension allows rolls made in D&D Beyond to be automatically delivered to the chat area of Roll20.

What I provide

As the Game Master, I will provide a D&D Beyond campaign where players may create their characters utilizing all of the books I currently have access to. I will provide the Virtual Tabletop (VTT) environment via Roll20.net where players can move their character tokens during exploration and combat scenarios. I will create character tokens based on the artwork or digital image of their character to be used on the VTT maps. I will develop a set of Discord channels on the RPG Storytelling server for players to utilize during the course of the campaign. I will offer the player the choice between Discord and Zoom for the audio/video communication between players during the game.

Gameplay details

As the Game Master (GM) I will endeavor to keep the game moving at a speed that is appropriate for the players. I will be sending a link to my Lines and Veils document so that players can let me know which things they can handle being included in the game and which things should not be included. I have a standing policy that certain things are might be mentioned but never fully described (e.g, "it looks as if someone may have been tortured here, if a certain situation has the potential to become too graphic they will instead result in a "fade to black" (i.e., sexual situations between consenting characters) while other things will never be included (i.e., sexual assault, the act of torture, child abuse, etc.). Each campaign will have a set of designated Discord channels specific to that campaign where the players will be able to chat with each other and and me as the GM during and between games to discuss things that are important to them as players and as characters. Each of the Lines and Veils will be included and added to, as needed, within a special channel of the Discord for that game. A players mental health will always take precedence over the scenarios of the game. Each player will have a private channel between themself and the GM so that anything about the character or the player can be discussed in a safe and private environment.

Content warnings

Safety tools used

How will character creation work

A campaign environment will be created on the D&D Beyond website where players will create and store their characters for use during the campaign. The characters will be created by the players during that campaign's Session Zero. Session Zero allows players to discuss with the Game Master their ideas for the character they would like to create, ask questions about specific aspects of the character they would like to create, and seek help from the GM or other players about how to create their new character. The Player's Guide I developed for this campaign will offer the players a general overview of the campaign, guidelines for playing in a gothic horror game environment, and necessary character creation steps and limitations. For example, during the creation process, in the section labeled "Sources," Homebrew will remain unchecked until the character is fully created. After the character has been created, Homebrew and other sources will be turned back on so that various spells, equipment, magical items, feats, and more can be added to the character sheet.

Combat / Tactics

Medium

Roleplay

Medium

Puzzles

Low

Experience level

Beginner