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D&D 5e 2014/24: Lost Mine of Phandelver - Wed Evenings 18:00 EST

D&D 5e 2014/24: Lost Mine of Phandelver - Wed Evenings 18:00 EST

Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign

About the adventure

In the city of Neverwinter, a dwarf named Gundren Rockseeker asked you to bring a wagonload of provisions to the rough-and-tumble settlement of Phandalin, a couple of days' travel southeast of the city. Gundren was clearly excited and more than a little secretive about his reasons for the trip, saying only that he and his brothers had found "something big" and that he'd pay you ten gold pieces each for escorting his supplies safely to Barthen's Provisions, a trading post in Phandalin. He then set out ahead of you on horse, along with a warrior escort named Sildar Hallwinter, claiming he needed to arrive early to "take care of business." You've spent the last few days following the High Road south from Neverwinter, and you've just recently veered east along the Triboar Trail. You've encountered no trouble so far, but this territory can be dangerous. Bandits and outlaws have been known to lurk along the trail.

Game style

Rules as Written (RaW)

Games that are ran “Rules as Written” emphasize realism and stick to the letter of the rules, allowing players to explore creative solutions while still operating under a consistent rule set. Players have the ability to utilize the rules in creative ways to create awesome characters and moments in the game.

Rule of Cool (RoC)

“Rule of Cool” emphasizes creative story beats over sticking to a system’s rules as written. Players have the ability to push the limits of the rules or even break core rule mechanics at times if the Game Master thinks it is interesting, fun, or cool enough.

Combat Heavy

“Combat Heavy” games emphasize the combat mechanics within their systems over roleplay or puzzle solving. There are frequent and longer battles with enemies and a greater emphasis on tactical game play.

Roleplay Heavy

“Roleplay Heavy” games place the focus on the story, the characters, and the world they live within, and tend to lean hard into the various roleplaying elements of the game. These games will frequently find the party talking with NPCs, exploring the personal elements of their backstories, or even having emotional moments around the camp fire.

Dungeon Crawl

A “Dungeon Crawl” is a scenario where players navigate a dungeon or labyrinth-like environment for the entirety of the adventure. It emphasizes battling monsters, collecting loot, and avoiding traps to survive to the end!

Recruiting notes

Hello and welcome! This is a new adventure I am looking to start and we are currently gathering interest whether or not people would like to play a short term campaign on the Swordcoast! We'll be using D&D 2014 for this one, though I would be open to using 2024 instead! I would prefer to use 2014 due to Roll20, my chosen VTT, not fully supporting 2024 yet. Session 0 is free - This game is strictly for beginners to tabletop and online play in general. I am not looking to recruit 5+ year veterans who have extensive experience - This is for people who have no idea how to play and are looking to break into the hobby for the first time! If you are interested in joining, go ahead and join the Discord where we can say hello, get to know each other and book our Session 0: https://discord.gg/nqCHd57naa Thank you for reading, I hope to speak to you soon! :D x

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Additional details

How to prepare

In terms of preparing for the game, I would encourage the following:- - I use an application called "Discord" for voice communication. I would recommend installing it on the device you wish to play on! (There is no requirement for using a webcam in my games, only voice is necessary!). - The game will be hosted on the website: www.Roll20.net - This is where the graphics, music, character sheets and entire game itself will be run! - Owning a copy of the Player's Handbook is advisable but not necessary - I am more than happy to run you through the necessary steps in order to create your character or provide information from the book for you!

What I provide

I will host the game on Roll20 which the players will be able to access at any point outside of game time. This will enable players to edit their character sheets, level up or review game information for the next session!

Gameplay details

My games are catered to all ages. I like to run a Session 0 where I will encourage the players to discuss relevant themes that may be deemed unsuitable for the group's needs e.g. Harsh language, violence and gore, body horror, phobias etc. If these subjects were preferred to be discussed privately, I would instead provide a consent form that would let the player privately submit their preferences on content they would rather not see featured in the game. If that player would rather talk to me directly in private, that would be perfectly fine too. I handle triggers and inappropriate content with confidentiality and respect towards the player's views and beliefs. If, during the game, a player is uncomfortable with the content they are participating in, I encourage that player to let me know in private so that we can stop the session, take a break and discuss the issue privately. How my players feel during my games is my top priority and if one person is not having fun, I will take the steps necessary to ensure they are heard and ensure the subjects they deemed inappropriate are kept strictly off the table. I take a no-tolerance approach to inter-player conflict. Should one or more players become uncomfortable with each other, I would do my best to resolve the conflict privately and in a healthy manner. Communication is vital during times of player conflict and I do my best to promote this in the game and outside too.

Content warnings

Safety tools used

Aftercare

Breaks

Debriefing

Lines and Veils

Luxton Technique

Luxton Technique Discussion

Open Door

Session 0

How will character creation work

This adventure begins at level 1 and finishes at level 5. It is designed to be an introductory adventure to 5th Edition Dungeons & Dragons and contains a lot of D&D classics - A dragon, a beholder, a big dungeon, a big castle and more! In terms of character creation, I will be available to privately message during the week and will often run a Session 0 where character creation can be done. I am also not opposed to setting aside an hour during the week to discuss character creation in some depth should a player need. I will only charge for the sessions themselves and any extracurricular time spent on the game will be through my own doing.

Players can expect

Combat / Tactics

High

Roleplay

Medium

Puzzles

Low

Experience level

Beginner

Platforms used

Roll20

3 NEEDED TO START
$20.00

/ Session

Each player will be charged when a session starts.

Details

Weekly / Wednesday - 10:00 PM UTC

2-4 Hour Duration

0 / 5 Seats Filled

Requirements

Experience required: Beginner

Age: All Ages

This game will begin once 3 players have joined