Hoard of the Dragon Queen (DnD Level 5)

Creating your character

Most official races, classes, and backgrounds allowed. (No Ravnica, Strixhaven, or Dragonlance) Point buy for ability scores. Fixed HP. Basic equipment to start, modified by level as the party advances. Character modifications possible for the first two sessions. For backgrounds without feats I am allowing a bonus feat chosen from a limited selection listed below: Dual Wielder Healer Magic Initiate Martial Adept Savage Attacker Skilled Tough

Preparing for the session

Working microphone Discord, DnDbeyond, and Roll20 accounts (all free) Bring a good attitude and be prepared for fun!

What Rob - GM Rah brings to the table

30 years of experience running roleplaying games, acceptance of the strange, support for the weird, and creativity in crafting stories and managing plots that often fly off the rails. 3 Years and over 1000 professional games hosted on Startplaying. Shared content through campaigns on DnD Beyond. A growing community of great players. An extensive library of art and maps and photoshop skills to customize as needed. I can also provide access to a DnDBeyond campaign with shared resources for all your character options!

Homebrew rules

DnD Homebrew Rules Class restrictions: 2014 or 2024 allowed. Non-core classes need to be cleared ahead of time. Subclass restrictions: 2014 or 2024 allowed. Non-core subclasses need to be cleared ahead of time. Species restrictions: Bugbear racial sneak attack functions like a rogue’s sneak attack (only once per turn) Spell restrictions: We are using 2024 versions of pre-existing spells. 2014 spells are allowed if no updated version exists. Non-core and homebrew spells need to be cleared ahead of time. No conjure minor elements No silvery barbs Emanation spells (Spirit Guardians, Moonbeam, Conjure Animals, etc) use 2014 rules - damage when a target enters the emanation, starts their turn inside, or if they end their turn inside, limited to 1 per turn. Backgrounds: No backgrounds from Ravnica, Strixhaven, Eberron, or Dragonlance allowed outside those settings. Background Bonus Feats: If your background doesn't come with a feat you'll be able to choose one from a limited list below. Dual Wielder Healer Magic Initiate Martial Adept Savage Attacker Skilled Tough Paladin Smite: I allow 1 free smite on a character’s turn. No bonus action required unless the smite is one of the actual smite spells, like thunderous smite, which needs to be declared before an attack. Grapple, Push, and Shove rules: To attempt one of these you roll a character’s unarmed strike bonus vs a defendant’s Defense DC, which is calculated as Base 10 + proficiency bonus + strength or dexterity bonus. (any bonus to hit from bless, bardic, flanking, etc. applies) Disarm rules: Similar to the Grapple, Push, and Shove rules above, but a weapon attack can substitute for the attacker’s bonus on the roll. Magic items: No eversmoking bottles No warning weapons

How Rob - GM Rah creates a safe table

I have an open-door policy and make time to answer questions, resolve issues, and promote teamwork and respect.