Learn To Play: Gundren's Gold & Glory (Lost Mine of Phandelver)
Dungeons & Dragons 5e | One-Shot
About the adventure
Is this your first time playing Dungeons & Dragons? Then this adventure and this Dungeon Master (DM) are perfect for you. You just arrived in the regional capital of Neverwinter after a long journey from Baldur's Gate. You got your first job - and immediately all hell breaks loose as two of your dearest friends get into trouble: Your new employer and his purse full of gold coins! Will you be the hero who will save your employer and rescue your dearest treasure: Your salary for the job? :) In this 2-hour session we will play the first adventure from the Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set: "The Lost Mine of Phandelver!". I love this setup, because it offers you a very easy way to learn the game mechanics *as you play*. Before I started to actually PLAY Dungeons & Dragons I felt completely overwhelmed. I wanted to play so badly - but I didn't know where to start - and all the guide books and online videos didn't provide what I really needed: A human person who would guide me through my first game - and answer my questions as they came up. I think I needed about half a year before I finally joined my first campaign. My first GM was a great guy from Uruguay who patiently explained my options and answered my questions as they came along. (And then he watched in horror as my creative choices destroyed his pre-meditated plans for the evening. It was great fun for both of us. :)) I want you to have the same great experience with me as your Game Master (GM). You will learn as you play. And we will both have fun. :) And if you enjoy this one session: Then "The Lost Mine of Phandelver" offers you a whole campaign with an epic story of conspiracy and deceit, heroic quests and great friendships with your fellow players - and at the end a treasure beyond your wildest dreams. Don't ask anymore IF Dungeons & Dragons is the right game for you - but let me ask you instead: "How do you wanna do this?" :) Sign up now and we start playing! I wish you joy. Chris
4.9
(75)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
255 games hosted
Highly rated for: Teacher, Creativity, Knows the Rules
Average response time: 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
Game Master Reviews (75)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Teacher
Creativity
Knows the Rules
Alan
New review
Played 1 sessions
I know nothing about DnD and Chris made my first time playing a blast. We had many laughs, made alot of jokes, and it was a pleasure having Christ as my first GM. He helped me understand more about how to play and answered all of the questions I had and in addition would provide me with more information. Chris was also very patient and didn't rush our session. Again, Chris was a blast to play with and would recommend! :)
kfrenchie
New review
Played 1 sessions
Chris was a pure delight to have as a DM! He was full of joy and provided myself and my friend an amazing first experience to the world of fantasy with a lot of comical flavor to it! Would highly recommend his services to beginners & more!
Ryan van de Ligt
New review
Played 1 sessions
Chris was very patient explaining the game for a beginner.
Anne
New review
Played 1 sessions
Chris brings to mind a bit of The BFG by Roald Dahl. We played a one-shot introduction together, where he taught me everything I needed to know to feel confident joining real campaigns. It was just the two of us (me and Chris). As he crafted this beautiful world for me to explore, both visually and through words, he seamlessly shifted to answering my endless, repetetive, detailed, and random questions. His responses were thoughtful and never overwhelming—he’d say, “Yes, you should know this, but there’s more, and you’ll learn it later.”
Abby
New review
Played 1 sessions
My friend and I had a great time learning about DnD with Chris, he was super helpful and friendly which made the experience very relaxed and fun!
Efren V
New review
Played 1 sessions
Chris was very friendly, very welcoming, he made the campaign feel easygoing. I loved it.
Additional details
How to prepare
1. Dungeons & Dragons is a lot of fun. Here are a few questions that you can ask yourself before our game: - What kind of person would be fun to play? - What would this person do different from the "real me"? - What would this person do exactly like the "real me"? - What kind of adventures would I enjoy the most? Besides that: Be open to the world and other players - and you will have a lot of fun in our two hours adventure. :) 2. This is the "tech" you need to play: - A FREE roll20.net account. ( I can help) - Chrome - Microphone - Speaker or Headset - Internet Any questions left? Feel free to reach out and ask!
What I provide
We will play on a platform called "Roll20". I will provide all neccessary maps, handouts, tokens etc. The only things that YOU need are: - A FREE roll20.net account. ( I can help) - Chrome - Microphone - Speaker or Headset - Internet - Curiousity & Fun
Gameplay details
I want you to enjoy playing Dungeons & Dragons. That's why I make you these two promises: 1. I take your hand and guide you through the "mechanics" of how Dungeons & Dragons is played. 2. I make sure to avoid scenes or themes that you feel uncomfortable with. For example: I never want to see children suffer. That's why I will never include scenes in my games where that would happen. Before we start playing I will talk to you personally - and you can tell me any topics that you would like me to avoid.
Content warnings
Safety tools used
• Aftercare
• Breaks
• Debriefing
• Open Door
• Session 0
• X, N, and O Cards
How will character creation work
This is a one-time adventure with the goal to "get you playing". Therefore I strongly recommend you use one of the already prepared characters: - A cleric (Healing, Magic) - a wizard (powerful magic) - a fighter (hit hard) or - a rogue (good at hiding, but also lying to people.) If you really, really, REALLY want to create your own character for this game - let me know and we find some time before the game to set you up. This will take at least 30 minutes, though. We also have a short "Session Zero" at the beginning of the game. That's simply a short conversation where we: - Explain basic principles of the game - Check for topics that you want me to avoid (for example: Spiders or in my case: I will NEVER let children suffer in my stories.) - and most importantly: Answer all the questions that you have! ;) (Don't worry - you learn how to play very fast - once you actually play and have a human being to answer you questions that come up on the spot. :) ) Sounds good? :) Then I wait for you to book your game - and we take it from there! :) I wish you joy. Chris
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
Medium
Roleplay
Medium
Puzzles
Low
Experience level
Beginner
Platforms used
• Roll20
$21.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Once / Saturday - 10:00 PM UTC
May 10
2 Hour Duration
0 / 6 Seats Filled
Requirements
Experience required: Beginner
Age: 18+