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!
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)
Game themes
$15.00
/ Session
Details
Once / Tuesday – 2:00 AM UTC
Jun 24
2–4 Hour Duration
1 / 6 Seats Filled
GAME MASTER
Wartornknight
he/him
5.0
(23)
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(23)
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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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
Platforms used
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.