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Wartorn Bootcamp:  Learn to Play DnD5e

Wartorn Bootcamp: Learn to Play DnD5e

Learn to play Dungeons and Dragons and find out what all the hype is about! Have a safe place to learn this game and develop a wonderful new hobby!

TYPE

One-Shot

EXPERIENCE

Beginner

AGE

18+
About the adventure

Looking to learn how to play DnD? This oneshot is designed to teach newcomers basic gameplay and offer a safe and open space to test out roleplaying with a new character! Come with a group of friends and see the wonder that comes from tabletop roleplaying games! In this single session adventure (or oneshot), you'll take on the role of an upstart adventurer looking to earn gold and glory by signing on with one of the most prestigious adventuring guilds in the land, the Wartorn Clan! These heroes have saved the world on a number of occasions, and now it's time to find out if you have the stuff to hang with the best of the best! You'll create a level one character using the Player's Handbook in a quick pregame discussion, then hop into this short adventure to learn what all those scores, modifiers, spells, and features mean! This is designed a sort of "Tutorial" for players with an experienced Dungeon Master who specializes with new players! So come with your heads ready to learn, and your hearts ready for adventure with your first session of Dungeons and Dragons!

Game style

Dungeon Crawl

Roleplay Heavy

Rule of Cool (RoC)

Rules as Written (RaW)

2 NEEDED TO START
$15.00

/ Session

Details

Once / Wednesday – 4:00 PM UTC

Jun 18

2–4 Hour Duration

0 / 6 Seats Filled

GAME MASTER

Wartornknight

he/him

5.0

(23)

This game will begin once 2 players have joined

Each player will be charged when a session starts.

Meet the Game Master
Streamer
Podcaster
LGBTQ+
Neurodivergent

2 years on StartPlaying

69 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Teacher, Knows the Rules

Average response time: Under 1 hour

Response rate: 75%

About me

I've been playing/DMing Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition since 2015, and have gained experience with DnD 3.5, World of Darkness, Vampire: the Masquerade, and Dread. I DM a streamed game on Twitch on Wednesdays, play in a YouTube Series, and have Co-written adventures for a Podcast.

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Reviews (23)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Creativity

Teacher

Knows the Rules

DJ Bevers avatar

DJ Bevers

Played 26 sessions

An amazing game master, gave us opportunity for combat aswell as chances to roleplay and get into our characters motivations. Nobody felt sidelined and we all got opportunitys to shine. Overall I had a lot of fun

Nick (Aurelius) avatar

Nick (Aurelius)

Played 24 sessions

Our host was a great DM. Great intro to D&D (my first time ever playing). Patient, informative and fun. Thanks!

Eudrin Mojica avatar

Eudrin Mojica

Played 21 sessions

This was an amazing learning experience, as a new DND player I was definitely nervous on messing up or not knowing what to do but the GM made is very easy to understand. I was able to show my creativity without being put down. If any new DND player is looking for a easy going, understanding, and most importantly FUN! GM I definitely would recommend

Reiner avatar

Reiner

Played 12 sessions

Matt is an amazing DM. Calm and patient with beginners, explained everything from character creation to combat, fostered a fun and creative environment. His experience, knowledge, and love of the game shine through. Highly recommend.

Joe avatar

Joe

Played 12 sessions

My wife and I had a great time navigating the Bootcamp and learning D&D with Wartornknight, so much so that we have already scheduled another session with some friends next weekend. The adventure began in an unexpected way, and we were able to explore our surroundings and try various things out in combat, while he provided guidance and introduced additional concepts organically as the opportunity/need arose. In addition to a much greater understanding of game mechanics, we also learned a great deal about exploring and interacting with other players and believe he is an excellent choice of DM.

David avatar

David

Played 11 sessions

Terrific story teller, inclusive and engaging. Loved my time here.

Character creation
Creating your character

Character creation will happen during this session before play. Players can use Standard Array, Point Buy, or Rolling for Stats (using 4d6, dropping lowest). Players will be level 1. Dndbeyond will be available, but if you wish to use another form for your Character Sheet, that is absolutely ok so long as it's shared with the DM before play. We will make characters using the 2014 Player's Handbook options only as this is a learning session and I do not wish to overwhelm a new player with too many options.

What to expect
Preparing for the session

Webcam is optional (mine will be on or off upon request). Microphone necessary (some people talking and some people texting will slow a lot of things down). I encourage new players to read the rules on their own, but it is not mandatory. If you have any questions on rules, please let me know.

What Wartornknight brings to the table

I will have a Dndbeyond campaign to allow sharing of basic rules, we will use owlbear rodeo for combat with basic tokens. Character voices are optional, but encouraged. I use character voices normally for NPCs, but will refrain if this makes anyone uncomfortable. I am a very avid subscriber to the Rule of Cool, but as this is a learning session for beginners, I will always clarify if something is not Rules as Written so you can know what to expect from other DMs at other tables.

Homebrew rules

Potions: Drink as an action to heal max roll, drink as a bonus action to roll for healing. Bonus Action Spells:If you cast a spell using your bonus action, you may still cast spells with your action/action surge/reaction on your turn as well.

Equipment needed to play

Computer

Internet

Microphone

Webcam

Safety
How Wartornknight creates a safe table

An RPG Consent form will be sent to players at the beginning of play before character creation. A short session 0 will occur before play as well to openly discuss everyone's expectations from the game. Breaks can be taken as needed. Time at the end of play will be allotted to debrief and discuss everyone's reactions to the game.

Content warnings
Blood
Character Death
Death
Execution
Language/Cursing
Safety tools used

Frequently asked questions

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