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 Phandelver and Below | Beginner Friendly Lvl 1-12

Phandelver and Below | Beginner Friendly Lvl 1-12

Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign

About the adventure

The idyllic town of Phandalin needs your help. Gundren Rockseeker has hired you to deliver some goods from Neverwinter to Phandalin, a relatively simple job that will become anything but. You will face goblins, wolves, bugbears, and other dastardly threats that wish to find the treasures hidden in Phandalin's past, and eventually a malevolent cult that threatens Phandalin's future. These threats may seem common at first, but you will pull the threads of a much larger conspiracy that could even threaten the whole of Faerun. Join me on a classic D&D adventure that has been updated and expanded to bring you all the way from level 1 to level 12. I want you to feel engrossed in the living world I'm creating for you. I'm hoping to do this with amazing visuals, dynamic battles, atmospheric ambience and music, and living characters to interact with.

4.7

(31)

2 years on StartPlaying

476 games hosted

Highly rated for: Sets the Mood, Voices, Knows the Rules

Average response time: 1 hour

Response rate: 100%

Game Master Reviews (31)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Sets the Mood

Voices

Knows the Rules

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Endurance

New review

Played 40 sessions

"I had an amazing experience with Geoff! He was incredibly prepared, kept the story engaging, and were excellent at balancing player input with the narrative. I appreciated how he handled both roleplay and combat scenarios, making sure everyone felt involved and had a good time. Their ability to adapt to unexpected twists and incorporate players' choices into the storyline was top-notch. If you're looking for a GM who’s creative, communicative, and fun to play with, I highly recommend Geoff!"

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Ivan Hollins

New review

Played 12 sessions

I have been playing DnD on Geoff's table for the past few months, long enough that I feel I can drop a fair appraisal. In a word, Geoff has been fantastic: he really knows how to keep things exciting and fun. Geoff is very experienced in delivering "Phandelver and Below", such that the world is delivered beautifully. Rich in plot, characters, and encounters, every session is packed with moments that keep us hooked. Geoff is awesome at making sure everyone in the group feels included. They listened to our feedback and our ideas and checks in to ensure everyone is having great time. The vibe was always positive and collaborative, which made the game even better. Overall, Geoff has given us some of the best online DnD sessions to date. If you're looking for a DM who can deliver epic adventures, create a great group dynamic, and make the game super immersive, he is the one! Highly recommend!

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NOAA

New review

Played 10 sessions

Pros: Does good voices sets the scene well Good maps Cons: Adversarial GM (he is always right and he makes strange rulings) Not in it for the shared story only cares about his story Rules Lawyer but doesnt actually know the rules, comes up with his own and is very rude about it. Blind/heavily obscured rules, jump rules, movement rules, grapple and restrain rules.... I prefer rule of cool, we are all having a good time telling a story together.

Chaz avatar

Chaz

Played 5 sessions

Joined mid campaign. 😅 & It was my first time using Foundry, he was so patient and helpful, all while keeping the game flowing smoothly. I cannot wait for next week!

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Meerkat Guy

Played 20 sessions

Geoff is a wonderful DM. He's knowledgeable of the rules, patient with player dialogue and decision making, forgiving on when players forget lore and firm (but fair) when players make incorrect calls that counter the rules. His strengths include a strong grasp of the game rules, content, narration and voice acting. Hes great at giving players time and space to think things out, but knows how to inject or spur action to keep the game rolling when appropriate. I've loved every game I've played with him so far and would recommend 10/10 to any other players looking for a DM. Keep it up, Geoff!

Scott avatar

Scott

Played 20 sessions

Geoff is a fantastic DM! Had nothing but a great experience with him leading the campaign.

Additional tables

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Additional details

How to prepare

Players will need to make sure they have a microphone, free D&D Beyond and Discord account and an internet browser compatible with Foundry VTT. Webcams are not required but are encouraged.

What I provide

I will provide Foundry VTT and high quality maps, artwork, and tokens, along with ambient sounds and music for an interactive and immersive experience. I will also bring all D&D Beyond sourcebooks.

Gameplay details

During Session 0 we will go over the content, settings and themes of the module and discuss any potential themes or content that might be a problem. We will go over how to navigate and use Foundry VTT and customize your dice. Finally we will go over character creation and game rules.

Content warnings

• Abuse

• Alcohol Use

• Animal Death

• Blood

• Body Horror

• Character Death

• Hostages

• Kidnapping

• Language/Cursing

• Murder

• Mutilation

• Snakes

• Spiders

• Violence

Safety tools used

Aftercare

Breaks

Monte Cook RPG Consent Checklist

Open Door

Session 0

How will character creation work

Character creation will be done on D&D Beyond and then imported into Foundry. Character creation will use standard array/ point buy and official WOTC material. Character creation will be completed during session 0.

Players can expect

Combat / Tactics

Medium

Roleplay

Medium

Puzzles

Low

Experience level

Beginner

Platforms used

Foundry VTT

Discord

D&D Beyond

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$20.00

/ Session

Each player will be charged when a session starts.

Details

Weekly / Friday - 3:00 PM UTC

2.5-3 Hour Duration

0 / 6 Seats Filled

Requirements

Experience required: Beginner

Age: 18+

This game will begin once 3 players have joined