Learn to Play D&D with ScoTTRPG: A Beginner's Adventure
Can you help Lander deal with the mischievous Copper Pot Gang? A fun, campy introduction to Dungeons and Dragons.
About the adventure
Want to learn how to play Dungeons & Dragons? Hi, my name is Scott, and I have been DMing D&D for about 8 years. Almost every player I have had at my table has been brand new to D&D at our first session, and I have thoroughly enjoyed bringing more and more people into this hobby that I love. My favorite part of being a DM is when a new player has their first "Eureka!" moment and comes up with some wild, creative solution to an in-game problem and pulls off something crazy and memorable. This one-shot is intended to be a silly, campy introduction to the basics of D&D. Players will choose from a handful of classic RPG characters, go through a comical "basic training montage," then embark on a short romp through the woods to help out an overly-serious Paladin with a cartoonish group of miscreants. This will also serve as a simple, streamlined introduction to FoundryVTT, a virtual tabletop I like to use to simulate playing the game on an actual tabletop. It is relatively easy to use from the player side, only requires an internet browser, and will add a fun visual and interactive element to the adventure. If you're looking to get into the game but aren't sure about committing to a long campaign yet, this is the perfect introduction for you! If you'd like to play but the time doesn't work for you, feel free to message me and we'll try to find a slot that will!
Game style
Rules as Written (RaW)
Game themes
$10.00
/ Session
Details
Once / Tuesday – 10:00 PM UTC
Jul 22
2–2.5 Hour Duration
0 / 5 Seats Filled
GAME MASTER
ScoTTRPG
he/him
5.0
(10)
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
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Meet the Game Master
5.0
(10)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
2 games hosted
Highly rated for: Knows the Rules, Teacher, Inclusive
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hi! My name is Scott. As with so many groups, I was the guy who got my friends into D&D 5E back in 2017 by offering to learn how to DM, and I've been doing it since. I've run several long form campaigns for multiple groups as well as various one-shots, both in-person and online. I've even convinced several of the group to take up the mantle a few times and become something of a mentor in regards to being a DM. I believe teaching the game is one of my greatest strengths, and I love showing new players how much fun roleplaying games can be. I am what I call a "rules are cool" type of DM, meaning I try to find a line between strict RAW and rule of cool, always looking for ways to use the rules to do whatever cool, imaginative thing my players have come up with. I prefer running published modules and campaigns and adding my own twists to them to creating my own world from scratch. One thing I make an extra effort on is finding ways to create side stories based on the backstories of my PCs. I've found that my players greatly enjoy having their own personal touch on the campaign's plot. I also enjoy fostering my player's creativity and am more than willing to let them derail a campaign and explore things from there. Some of the best stories from my adventures have come when things deviate from the path. I'd love to run a game for you. If I sound like a good fit for you, but my current listings don't work, feel free to send me a message and maybe we can work something out!
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Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Knows the Rules
Teacher
Inclusive
Steve
New review
Played 1 sessions
Scott is great!! Can’t recommend him enough - our session was my first time playing in a long time and first time playing in an online setting. Scott set up an environment where my fellow adventurer and I could have fun and get creative while also helping us get familiar with the rules and mechanics of D&D. You can tell that he has a depth of experience and loves helping folks learn - some of his off the cuff tips and tricks I feel will be hugely beneficial in adventures to come. Thank you Scott - I can’t wait to play at your table again!!
Marlito
New review
Played 1 sessions
I recently played one of Scott's beginner how-to-play D&D one-shots, and let me tell you, he is the most fun and kind person I've ever had as a DM so far! I played D&D a long time ago, but I lost a lot of knowledge and wanted a fun, beginner-friendly one-shot that would refresh my understanding and creativity. Scott provided a lot, even just starting! He was even extremely patient when another person and I were asking questions and learning how to play Foundry TTV.
Chaos
Amazing experience!!! Let’s players be as hands on as they are comfortable with and let’s everyone experience the adventure in their own way. Incredibly inclusive and helpful for new and experienced adventurers alike. Flexible with the rules of cool and will let you stumble into being a bad ass or a chaos gremlin. Truly a talented dm at designing enjoyable encounters both in role-play and in combat. Will helpfully drop hints to players throughout the campaign especially if we are messing up but is not afraid to let players face consequences including but not limited to getting arrested by the flaming fist, losing ones cash to kobold bartenders or waking giant snakes. 10/10 would adventure again.
Jeane
I was a new player when I started playing with Scott, and I'm glad to have had him as one of my first DMs. He put in a lot of effort to help me feel welcome and included, and to make my character feel like part of the world even in a pre-written module setting. He was also very patient and understanding when I made mistakes. I think he has a knack for storytelling, and he always manages to bring NPCs to life and make them feel believable. He also knows the game in and out, and did a great job tweaking mechanics in order to allow play to run more smoothly. In general, he's just a great guy, and I couldn't imagine a better DM for a traditional 5e experience.
John Gunn
Scott is an amazing DM with a wonderful balance of the rule of cool and staying within the parameters of the system you are playing in. Very good with both new and seasoned players and an encyclopedia of game knowledge. Apart from his skills running the game he can also be quite funny and personable.
Cade Bailey
Coming in as a new player, Scott made me feel very welcome. Being able to keep the story moving steadily, while also taking the time to help me and others out was very much appreciated. It was very clear that he had a great ability to tell the story he wanted, while also being able to aid and teach us new guys. Ultimately, the goofy but knowledgeable approach he provided for me really made for a great experience, and I would recommend him to anyone!
Character creation
Creating your character
For this one-shot, we will be using premade characters that players will choose in the lead up to the game session.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Players will need a microphone, headphones, and Discord for communication and a web browser to access the game. I ask for headphones to avoid echoing, which can be disruptive in voice chats. We'll be using FoundryVTT, a virtual tabletop with all sorts of fun bells and whistles. I'll provide a link so players can access the game server during play. I will have my camera on and encourage camera use if you are comfortable, but it is totally optional.
What ScoTTRPG brings to the table
I will bring: - Patience, a wealth of game knowledge, and a desire to teach and facilitate - An organized Discord server to best meet your needs as players - A FoundryVTT server to have interactive maps, character sheets, animation effects, the whole nine yards - I will have music in some form to provide ambience - I try my best to do voices for the characters, I like to have fun with it. My style is trying to find ways to make the rules work for you. I am a big fan of the "you can certainly try" mindset.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Headphones
Platforms used
Safety
How ScoTTRPG creates a safe table
My Discord server has a list of general community rules that basically boil down to "Be excellent to each other." We will go over those in Session 0 as well as some more specific in game rules to make sure we're all having a good time and everyone feels included. My DM's are always open if there are issues, and my server also has a special "SOS" role that you can select that will immediately put your name at the top of the member's list so I can see it more easily. You can also ping me in any channel at any time. This setting will be very light-hearted and fun. There will be a small bit of violence during combat, but will likely not touch on any other potentially sensitive topics.
Content warnings
Safety tools used
Additional tables
1 available
Once / Thursday – 10:00 PM UTC
Jul 31
0 / 5 Seats Filled
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