DONE-QD&D: Quicky One Shot 2-3hrs PC Lvl 5

Creating your character

My Quick D&D sessions feature characters you bring to the game already created in D&D Beyond. Keep in mind that D&DB offers some short cuts for quicker character creation if that sounds more suited to your needs. Feel free to direct message me AT LEAST A DAY BEFORE the session if you need some help navigating the D&D Beyond Character Builder, and I'll be happy to spend up to 1 hour (for free) helping you out. If you need more help, I also offer paid beginner sessions (which can be 1-on-1). When in doubt, send me a message with your questions any-time and I'll answer as quickly as possible. DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/s6rfXgMP CHANNEL: quicky-dnd-one-shots-2026 D&D BEYOND CAMPAIGN: https://www.dndbeyond.com/campaigns/join/62828531874659301 Bring a prepared L5 character to the game, added to my D&D Campaign, according to the following specs for me to review at least 2 hours before the game: Specifications: LEVEL 5 STANDARD ARRAY SOURCES = CORE, EXPANDED, 2024, 201 PARTNERS = Critical Role, Drakkenheim, Humblewood, Grim Hollow, Kobold Press, The Griffon's Saddlebag DICE ROLLING enabled ADVANCEMENT=Milestone HIT POINT TYPE = Fixed PREREQUISITES = Feats+ Multiclass SHOW LEVEL SCALED SPELLS IGNORE CAMPAIGN WEIGHT CHARACTER PRIVACY = your choice .MOUNTS will be provided in-game if needed. .ENVIRONMENT APPROPRIATE CLOTHING AND GEAR (snow, desert, etc.) will be provided in-game as needed. INVENTORY =STANDARD GEAR FOR YOUR SPECIES/CLASS/BACKGROUND + 50gp =3 CONVENTIONAL (NON-MAGIC) WEAPONS =2 UNCOMMON MAGIC ITEMS HEALING: HEALING POTIONS "may be" provided in some game scenarios, or not. DM recommends at least one healer per team, but not required.

Preparing for the session

1) CHARACTER: Be sure to generate a character of the specified level (5th) safely prior to game time, as this will increase the amount of time we get to spend playing. 2) MUNCHIES: Have your drinks and snacks ready ahead of time ... same reason, more time to play. (If you forget, it isn't a problem, just a little less play time.) 3) DICE: Have your dice (real or virtual) ready to go. 4) CHARACTER LINKED: Make sure your character is connected to the campaign via the link I'll provide. 5) QUESTIONS: Send me any questions you have about the session at least a few hours before game time, if possible. Discord works best for quicker replies. 6) TECH: This may sound obvious, but be sure you've got ... 6a) WEB -a working connection to the internet, 6b) SPEAKERS+MIC -working speakers and mic, and 6c) SCREEN - at least one working screen for viewing visuals. 6d) CAMERA (optional) - It's 100% OK to play without a camera, if you prefer.

What Fungeon Master Justin brings to the table

MY BACKGROUND: As a GM, I've run over 790 RPG sessions, over 600 of which were D&D 5e, over half of which was homebrew content. I am also the author of D&D Adventurers League module 09-03 Hungry Shadows, and I was a contributing writer for the book Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus (doin' mom and dad proud, writing all about hell). IF WE CAN CONNECT THE DAY BEFORE THE GAME ... As your Adventure Writer and GM, my primary goal is to make sure everyone has a great time, including me! I recognize that every person and group is different and that their preferences also vary, so I offer a ONE HOUR FREE SESSION ZERO, scheduled separately, at least one day in advance of the game, in which we can spend 60 minutes upfront discussing the group's preferences, character set up questions, and anything else you like before diving into the story. The advance scheduling of the optional session zero is so I can make adjustments that enhance everyone's fun in advance. VIRTUAL/REMOTE PLAY: I use D&D Beyond and grant all player characters assigned to my campaign full access to all relevant materials. I also provide custom story content, original art (my own and AI-generated images synthesized by me) highlighting NPCs, locations, and items, along with lots and lots of detailed big and small maps, as well as PDF post-game session notes for every episode. Video recordings may be available if the group is open to it. PLAY STYLE: I like to keep the story, the action, and opportunities for character expression working together throughout our sessions. I won't drop you in a perilous situation and just sit back and wait for you to figure it out, nor will I hold your hand and guide you through a single-path adventure. I thrive on presenting you with situations you'll enjoy figuring out and challenges you'll enjoy rising to meet. You and your fellow players will definitely have a voice in how the story turns out! FOCUS ON FUN: I try to stay as familiar with D&D rules as possible, and I will certainly use them to guide our play, but when it comes to gray areas in the rules, I'm much more likely to favor what's fun for the party over the letter of the rules ... just as the games designers had in mind. When in doubt, ask the DM. Anything's possible! ROLE PLAY & VOICES I love doing a wide range of compelling NPC voices and sound effects, but if you happen to be a group that prefers that I don't do that, and/or you don't want to do that yourselves, I'm totally OK either way. Just let me know what you prefer. I've played in a wide range of role-play/voice environments, from none-at-all to boisterous, and I'm comfortable adjusting my style to what works best for each group. QUESTIONS? Just shoot me a message, and I'll do my best to answer any questions you may have.

Homebrew rules

TABLE RULES CRIT PC’s: Nat-20 damage = (1 full damage die value) + (1 rolled damage die value) + (normal bonus) e.g., D12 = (12) + (rolled value) + (normal bonus value) 25% SUPER BLOODIED Target creatures that have 25% or less of their hit points remaining make all attacks at disadvantage. 3 BAD ROLLS If a Player rolls 5 or less 3 times in a row on a d20 roll, they can re-roll the next 3 rolls at or below 5. SPELL SCROLLS Can be used with a casting ability check =10 if the spell is one your class can cast.

How Fungeon Master Justin creates a safe table

The use of the various safety tools listed will be worked out with the group during Session Zero to best suit the preferences of the group while always maintaining a fun and safe play environment. I prefer a very open approach to safety so that everyone feels comfortable at all times. It's our game, so let's work together to make 100% sure we're all having a great time! NOTE - Assume we'll take one 5-10 minute break (longer if needed) halfway through the session. The group may opt out of the break if there is consensus.