Hilltop Herd: Lvl 3 One-Shot Wonder; DnD 2024; Beginner Friendly

Creating your character

This one-shot is for level 3 characters. Stats: Please use either the Standard Array or Point Buy methods for attributes. Species & Class: -Any species and any of the 12 classes from the PHB, plus Artificer and Blood Hunter is allowed. (Except Spelljammers and Humblewood specific) -Any species, class/subclass and feat that was given an update in the 2024 Player's Handbook, you must use that version. -All PCs should have an origin feat (as specified in PHB 2024) at level 1, either from their background or manually added (if the selected background does not provide one) Equipment/Gold: -Starting equipment that comes with your class/background - though you may exchange weapons or items for others of the same cost (e.i. you may swap 1 shortsword [10gp] for 2 handaxes [5gp each]). -1 common magic item. -1 uncommon magic item -100 gp for purchases of any mundane item, spell components or healing potions (std = 50gp, Greater = 150gp, superior = 450 gp)

Preparing for the session

Please have the following prepared at game time: - A roll20 account - A level 3 character ready to play (pre-generated character available upon request) - Join my discord (let me know if already joined) - A microphone - A webcam is optional

What Matt Pinto brings to the table

A fun and whimsical adventure Character voices Infectious energy Maps and NPC character art An inclusive welcoming atmosphere for all!

Homebrew rules

-Healing Potions can be drunk or administered to another creature as a bonus action according to the 2024 rules, but choosing to do so as an action instead will guarantee max possible healing from the potion. -When landing a critical hit, rather than roll the damage die twice, we will instead roll like normal and add the max damage for the die - This will NOT apply to landed attacks with an adamantine weapon (damage dice will just be rolled twice in that case) unless the attack roll is a crit. -Heroic Inspiration can be used to reroll 1 d20 roll, 1 damage die roll, or force 1 enemy to reroll 1 saving throw that you inflict on them. -If a creature near you is subjected to a DEX saving throw - As a reaction, you can move up to half your movement speed to position yourself within between that creature and the source of the damage (and within 5ft of said creature) effectively shielding them with your body - this will ensure they pass their DEX save but also ensure that you fail your own. -Creativity is encouraged, but be sure to be mindful and respectful of the other people at the table. -Multi-classing is allowed, but your character's stats must meet necessary requirements without the aid of magic items (For Example: if your character's Strength score is >13 (after base, bonuses and feats) you cannot multiclass into a Barbarian, even if they are attuned to the Gauntlets of Ogre Power)

How Matt Pinto creates a safe table

This is intended to be a fun "pick up and play" adventure. We're all just along for the ride! Please let me know ahead of time if you have specific lines or veils you wish to avoid.