Play by Post Descent to Avernus and the broken Chains of Hells

Creating your character

Character Creation For this play-by-post game, here’s how we’ll handle character creation: 🛠 Where & How: Characters will be created on D&D Beyond using the shared campaign link I provide. This gives everyone access to all the official content I own, making it easy to build your character with the right options and tools. 🎲 Stats: We’ll use rolled stats (I’ll provide the method and rolling instructions), so everyone starts with a unique and flavorful build. 🎚 Starting Level: All players will begin at Level 1, giving us time to grow into your characters and develop their stories naturally. 📖 Allowed Books & Content: You can use anything from the official D&D Beyond content I share. If you want to bring in third-party material or homebrew, just check with me first so we can keep things balanced and fair. ⏰ When: We’ll handle character creation during Session 0 — this will also serve as a training session where we practice using the play-by-post tools, posting style, and pacing. That way, everyone feels comfortable before we dive into the main story.

Preparing for the session

How Should Your Players Prepare? To join this play-by-post game, players will need: 💻 A Device for Posting: You can play using a PC, laptop, tablet, or smartphone — whatever works best for you to check in regularly and write posts comfortably. A larger screen (like a PC or tablet) can make things easier when reading maps or longer posts, but it’s not required. 🌐 Internet Access: A stable internet connection is important so you can access D&D Beyond, our play-by-post platform (like Discord or a forum), and Owlbear Rodeo for maps. 📚 D&D Beyond Account: You’ll need a free D&D Beyond account to create your character and access shared materials through the campaign link I provide. 🕰 A Bit of Time and Enthusiasm: Play-by-post works best when players check in once or twice a day (or as we agree) and stay engaged in the shared story. Bring your creativity, patience, and excitement to build a fun experience together! 🌐 Discord Account (Required): We’ll be playing through a dedicated Discord server, so make sure you have a free Discord account and are familiar with navigating channels and replying in threads. ✍️ Mindset: Bring your creativity, your character, and your curiosity. Play-by-post is slower-paced but rich with story and emotion — it shines when players are invested in the narrative and each other.

What DM Alex brings to the table

🧭 Flexible, Organized Play-by-Post – Designed for Busy Schedules Step into a rich, story-driven world where your imagination shapes the adventure — all on your own time. Whether you’re checking in once per day or several times throughout, the story keeps moving. 📅 Play Anytime – Post when it works for you: once or multiple times a day, on your schedule 💬 Ongoing, Organized Narrative – I maintain steady pacing with daily DM updates, structured threads, and clear prompts ✅ Join Anytime – No fixed start dates; new players can seamlessly enter the campaign at any point 🗂️ Streamlined Gameplay – Scenes, locations, and encounters are clearly organized in channels so you can jump in without confusion 🤝 Consistent DM Support – I’m active daily to respond, guide, and keep the world alive, so you’re never left waiting Whether you're in a different timezone, have a variable work schedule, or just prefer thoughtful storytelling over voice games, this format is crafted to support and engage you — reliably and at your pace. What I Bring to the Game As your DM, I provide a full set of tools and resources to create an immersive, smooth, and engaging experience: 🎲 D&D Beyond Access: I share access to my D&D Beyond content, including all official sourcebooks, character options, spells, items, and monsters — making character creation and reference easy for everyone. 🗺 Custom Maps and Tokens: I prepare custom maps and tokens, which we use on Owlbear Rodeo for a clean, easy-to-use virtual tabletop (VTT) experience. Whether it’s tense dungeon crawls, city intrigue, or wild overland travel, the maps are designed to bring the world to life. 📜 Storytelling and Roleplay Focus: My GM style is all about bringing players together through roleplaying — I work to create meaningful moments that encourage characters to bond, care about each other, and develop both individually and as a group. I shape the story around player choices and help everyone contribute to building a fun, collaborative narrative. ⚙️ Smooth Mechanics and Pacing: I handle the mechanical side — from managing encounters to keeping track of initiative and rules — so players can focus on the roleplay, exploration, and fun. Overall, I aim to create a welcoming, story-rich environment where everyone feels valued, involved, and excited to see what happens next.

Homebrew rules

More details in game

How DM Alex creates a safe table

Lines and Veils Document: Before the game begins, I will send out a digital Lines and Veils document (usually as a Google Form or shared doc) where players can privately note any topics they want excluded entirely (Lines) or faded to black (Veils). This document stays available throughout the campaign, and players can update it anytime. In Session 0, we will cover: – Group expectations (including tone, pace, and play style) – Lines, Veils, and allowed themes – Character creation and party dynamics – How conflict between characters is handled (with consent!) – Scheduling, pacing, and communication channels