Learn To Play: Gundren's Gold & Glory (Lost Mine of Phandelver)
Rescue your friend and discover a conspiracy that could destroy Phandalien.
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
Game themes
$25.00
/ Session
Details
Once / Thursday β 10:00 PM UTC
Jun 12
2 Hour Duration
0 / 6 Seats Filled
GAME MASTER
Chris Pyak
he/him
4.9
(86)
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Meet the Game Master
4.9
(86)
1 year on StartPlaying
299 games hosted
Highly rated for: Teacher, Creativity, Inclusive
Average response time: 3 hours
Response rate: 82%
About me
I will make sure that you have a great time playing Dungeons & Dragons. Together we will create an wonderful world and experience great adventures. I run beginner friendly campaigns that allow you to pick up the rules as you play along. We will play Dungeons & Dragons by the rules - with stress on the very FIRST RULE: Fun comes first! - If you have the chance to do something cool, but it would break the rule: Then the rule will break. I am here for you - not the rulebook. ;) I enjoy new discoveries, adventures and a good laugh. Diversity in all it's forms makes our lives richer and more interesting. As a European writer and coach I have lived in seven different countries within Europe. Originally from DΓΌsseldorf in Germany, I now live in Santander, Spain. I speak several languages, but my games are mostly in English. (If you want me to run a game for your friends & family in a different language: Please reach out.) I offer D&D 5E games. (Dungeons & Dragons) We play on Roll20.net - or if you live near Santander, Spain: Live. Languages in which I can host games: - English (fluent) - German (native speaker) - Spanish (A2) - Estonian (A2)
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Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Teacher
Creativity
Inclusive
Stasia Le
Played 36 sessions
Chris is great! I am enjoying our campaign a lot! He is very friendly and easy to talk to, has proficient knowledge about DnD and is amazing and patient at explaining it to beginners (like myself). Moreover he has a great sense of humor, and creates a nice and accepting atmosphere in a group. I would recommend Chris to anyone who wants to start playing, or has experience!
Jaden
Played 31 sessions
Played my first game ever with Chris and had an amazing time
Colin Penley
Played 25 sessions
Chris did a great job explaining game mechanics and the technical aspects of Roll20 to a crew of beginners. He was concerned with our enjoyment and helping us to figure out what we were doing. I would high recommend him.
Aaron Wyrd
Played 17 sessions
Chris runs wonderfull games and ensures a fun and inclusive environment for all players. Beginner friendly and very helpful.
adam
Played 15 sessions
It was my first time playing DnD and Chris was patient and thorough with teaching me how to play the game. He made sure we were comfortable and had a enjoyable experience.
Isabelle Clara
Played 15 sessions
Chris was and still is very accomodating and very nice and I very enjoyed his style as a DM. He is a very good teacher of the game, very patient with beginners (and with the Roll20 system, ha!) He allows room for player creativity and Rule of Cool and knows the rules very well! His descriptions of actions were also very entertaining!
Character creation
Creating your character
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
What to expect
Preparing for the session
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 Chris Pyak brings to the table
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
Homebrew rules
- Using a potion of healing is always a bonus action - Critical hits is simply double damage
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Internet
Microphone
Headphones
Platforms used
Safety
How Chris Pyak creates a safe table
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.
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Safety tools used
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