Bountiful Nebulas, an all-inclusive Star Trek Adventures Game

Creating your character

With regards to character creation, it is best to come to Session Zero with an idea of what type of character you want to play, maybe even two. Together, we will build our cast and prevent overlap when and where possible/wanted. I will provide core materials and character sheets for those who do not have their own! Some of my favorite things for character creation are mood boards, aesthetics, playlists, tropes and media reference. This gives me a chance to dive into your character and figure out how to best torture... I mean, love on them and give them a great life!

Preparing for the session

In order to play, you'll need to have a Discord (free), access to Google Drives (free), and a microphone. While a webcam can be helpful for communications and is preferred, it is not necessary.

What Urvy Fitz brings to the table

As a storyteller and game master, I plan to narrate and guide the table through a land, providing options, helping brainstorm strategies, and bringing ideas from players to life in our collaborative tale. I like to ask questions-- my creativity is curiosity driven-- and use questions to develop characters, relationships, and the world; it's important to me that all hands are on deck when it comes to how the world works, because we're all living in it for a few hours a week. I do attempt to do character voices and will be on camera to try and embody them with my posture; however I'm by no means trained so sometimes they come out a little silly. I like ambient music, but prefer to stay in the theatre of the mind in most cases; from time to time though, I'll share game maps and bits of art in the Discord server to help establish aesthetic and tone. Discord also offers a whiteboard and jam space to add visual clarity in cases of combat or as necessary. Overall though, I prefer to lean into the Rule of Cool as long as it's not a game breaking call and something everyone agrees on. Things I will provide include references and game rules, a tracker for character sheets, and safety tools-- as well as a messy time for some chaos queers!

How Urvy Fitz creates a safe table

For Safety Tools, we will use a fluid Lines and Veils documents, made out on Sheets, so everyone will be provided a link and able to edit. This same sheet will be used throughout the campaign to help maintain accountability and to be adapted as needs arise. I also have an Open Door policy, where it is perfectly acceptable to reach out to me whenever you feel necessary, and while it might be uncomfortable, I am okay with being called out and held accountable in a group setting, if need be; I feel that's a solid way for everyone to learn together, and I want to do right by everyone, ever evolving. With the provided Discord channels, there's constant opportunities for discussion! I also have Stars and Wishes forms for players to express changes, desires, and things that thrill them; I encourage folx to take advantage of this as it is another direct line of communication to me, if for some reason you don't want to approach with Open Door-- perfectly acceptable! Also, if wanted, I am happy to meet before or after sessions, or schedule necessary time, if vocal conversations should be wanted. At the start of sessions, I will check to make sure everyone has their character sheets, dice, and the Safety Tools accessible. During Session Zero, we'll go over all of this information thoroughly. Please never be afraid to ask any questions. I believe clarity and curiosity drive our communication.