Relics of the Elemental Storm: Alagaësia - Open World D&D

Creating your character

--- Before Session 0 --- D&D Beyond Character Creator Claim unassigned Level 5 character using campaign invite link Home Tab: - Sources - Check all available - Partnered Content - Check all available - Dice Rolling - Check - Optional Features - Check all - Advancement Type - Experience - Hit Point Type - Fixed - Use Prerequisites - Check all - Show Level-Scaled Spells - Player's choice - Encumbrance Type - No Encumbrance - Ignore coin weight - Ability Score/Modifier Display - Player's choice - Character Privacy - Public/Campaign Only - NOT Private Class Tab: - Level 5 - Choose starting class (2024 classes preferred) -> Dragon Rider Homebrew 3rd Party Subclasses Available -> All 3rd party classes/subclasses available if in D&D Beyond -> Anything homebrew needs GM review - Multi-classing allowed Background Tab: - Choose any background available (2024 backgrounds preferred) - Custom background allowed - Assign ability scores + 1st level feat (if applicable) - Everything else on this tab is player choice Species Tab: - Any species is allowed (2024 species preferred) Abilities Tab: - Point Buy / Standard Array - Session 0 - we could roll for stats if unanimous Equipment Tab: - Choose starting equipment - Add items - Bag of Holding - 3 potions of healing - any 2 non-magical weapons/items - Set currency to 1000gp - Click the wield button beside weapons intended for use

Preparing for the session

Players should prepare for session 0 by: - Creating a level 5 character on D&D Beyond - Joining Discord server (instructions forthcoming) -> Headphones + Microphone required - Ensuring that D&D Beyond Maps runs smoothly - Theorize the basics of a character backstory -> I will fit it to the plot & setting - Reading free 2024 basic rules (for best experience) -> Zero D&D rules familiarity required At FREE Session 0, we will: - Meet on D&D Beyond Maps + Discord - Establish desired VTT platform -> D&D Beyond Maps -> Roll20 VTT -> Tabletop Simulator - Establish content no-go's - Complete character creation -> Roll new ability scores (requires unanimous vote) - Review pertinent rules - Go over GM style - Begin your epic in session 1!

What A.J. brings to the table

Rule of Cool - as long as it does not spoil another's experience! Roleplay: - Players - Speak in 1st or 3rd person / character voices optional - Roleplay choices matter! -> Uncover rewards & loot -> Create advantageous alliances -> Investigate villain's strengths and weaknesses - GM Roleplay -> NPC voices -> Setting includes roleplay situations & moral quandaries -> Reaction to player roleplay is randomized with a d20 test, but is weighted considering the NPC's alignment and approval of PC. Shopping: - Shop interactions aplenty but... -> I prefer actually shopping to be done in offline for speed of play Combat: - High Stakes Combat - Player choices matter! -> Character death is possible -> Dynamic combat -> Puzzles included in some combats - Monster Behavior -> According to alignment + ability scores (I roll for strategy, if any) -> No legendary resistances - Instead, thematic elements are used to accomplish the goal -> No monster opportunity attacks - 1+ Combat planned for each session -> May be resolved via successful roleplay - Plot-driven dungeon crawl sessions Sources - D&D Core Rulebook Access on D&D Beyond VTT - Maps, Roll20, or Tabletop Simulator Comms - Discord, Google Docs

How A.J. creates a safe table

In Session 0, go over the content warnings to establish any no-go's. The following sessions will be tailored to fit players individual needs. Breaks are given each hour in which any player can private message me, if uncomfortable. Players always have open door to break from the table if needed.