A "Familiar" Adventure | LGBTQ+ & Beginner Friendly đ
A silly little one-shot for silly little guys. Play as the familiars of a wizard trying to fix his magical mistakes.
About the adventure
Do you want to learn how to play DnD? Do you like fun and whimsy? Do you want to play DnD as a frog? If yes, this is the one-shot for you. In this whimsical one-shot, you'll play as the familiars of the wizard Taberknack, whose alchemical experiments have gone dramatically wrong. Explore his fantastical tower, bond with your fellow fuzzy little guys, and face down daunting obstacles like closed doors and snack thieves. Can you save your wizard before he's lost to you forever? This is a great one-shot for beginnersâyou don't even need a full character sheet to play! Experienced players will also find it delightful. Gameplay will be focused on exploration, problem-solving, and roleplay; combat is possible, but not guaranteed. Expect inclusive, magical, lighthearted fun in this one-shot. Taberknack Tower awaits!
Game style
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Roleplay Heavy
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
About me
Hi, I'm Emi! I'm a queer, trans DM who loves running games full of fun and whimsy, and creating spaces for players to have safe and exciting emotional experiences. I love DMing for players who want to be heroes; I love to present problems that can be solved with the power of friendship and doing your best; and I'm not interested in making anyone count their arrows or repair their boots. I also enjoy adapting tropes and archetypes, and seeing how players interact with them in unexpected ways. I'd describe my games as having "fairy tale energy."
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Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Inclusive
Creativity
Storytelling
Emi is a fun, supportive, and knowledgable DM! Iâve played in several of their one-shots and think their games are perfect for players who like heroic adventures (with time for player hijinks along the way), fun NPCs, and solving puzzles. Sometimes in Dnd I have trouble understanding where I am in a room or what I could do next in a scene, but in Emiâs games Iâve felt a lot more confident in what my character could explore or interact with next. They also set the mood at the table with music and used visuals like maps and NPC illustrations â loved that!!! Really leveled up the experience! Theyâre patient when players need help understanding the rules, so if youâre a beginning player I think you could have a great first experience in Emiâs games!
I played in a winter themed one-shot designed and run by Emi and it was very fun! I enjoyed how the adventure was both a tightly knit and cohesive experience while still being open ended and nonlinear. The roleplaying and voices for the different NPCs were varied and convincing, and the mini-dungeon was full of interesting and thematic combat, social, and puzzle encounters that the party could encounter in any order depending on what route they took, with multiple approaches to handling the final boss.
Character creation
Creating your character
You will create your character by choosing one of the stat blocks listed in the Find Familiar (2014) spell: bat, cat, crab, frog (toad), hawk, lizard, octopus, owl, poisonous snake, fish (quipper), rat, raven, sea horse, spider, or weasel. You should choose your stat block, name your character, and think a little about their personality before the session. You'll be playing a little animal, so silly characters are encouraged, but your character should want to cooperate and work with others! You will NOT be making a normal player character sheet. I'll be available for character creation questions through Discord.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Players absolutely need, before the session: - A familiar stat block and character name - An active Discord account - A working microphone - Headphones, or other way to prevent audio feedback - Some familiarity with Chapters 7-9 of the 2014 D&D Basic Rules ("Using Ability Scores", "Adventuring", and "Combat") - A heart open to whimsy and fun Strongly suggested: - A working webcam - A device with a large screen, e.g. laptop or desktop computer; tablets and mobile phones often have problems with the VTT
What DM Emi brings to the table
- Visual aids on Owlbear Rodeo, including NPC art, scenery, and maps if combat occurs - A Discord server for in-game and out-of-game chatting and questions - Immersive ambient music and soundscapes - Interesting puzzles and exploration - A welcoming, inclusive environment - Plenty of opportunities for whimsy and fun
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Headphones
Internet
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How DM Emi creates a safe table
I'll send out a quick Google Form before the session to inquire about players' limits and preferences. We'll review these limits (anonymized) at the beginning of the session. During the session, we'll use a traffic light system to indicate if anyone needs to stop or check in. Traffic light signals will be available on Owlbear Rodeo, and everyone is also welcome to use this system verballyâor just say "hey, wait, I'd like to check in about that"! Debriefing will occur after gameplay is over, while we're still on the call. Feedback and player safety is very important to me! We'll be using the 2014 ruleset.