Stranger Things D&D Club [2024 Rules]

Creating your character

We're using the new 2024 Player's Handbook for rules and characters. Characters will enter at the same level as the rest of the party. If you join after the group's Session 0, please set up a separate paid 1-on-1 with Ajax DM. In the Roll20 forum (on the landing page, before launching), read the character guidelines and sourcebooks we'll be using Launch Roll20 game. - To make a character, roll for stats in chat (4d6 drop the lowest * 6). You may opt for Standard Array if you dislike your rolls. - You can build your character in Roll20 (+ D&D Beyond if desired) using the Charactermancer, before the game. Please allow a day for the DM to review your character before the game. - If using D&D Beyond character sheet, you will still need to roll for and use ability score rolls from Roll20 chat. - Include at least 2 paragraphs of background story with at least one named person in their story. - Characters should get along with others. Please do not choose the "do not trust others" trait. - There are no evil characters, "neutral" characters that are veiled evil characters, no emo loners who don't trust others. - Fill in physical description and personality traits, ideals, bonds and flaws. - Edit your Roll20 character sheet to include desired round token image, or you can send token image to Ajax DM via Discord, or request to select one from Ajax DM collection in Roll20. - If you require a familiar or Wild Shape forms or Summon creatures, please alert Ajax DM well before the game so we can create these for you.

Preparing for the session

Computer and Internet required. High speed internet will make for a more enjoyable experience. Mic and headphones required (speakers cause echo). Set up free accounts on Roll20 and Discord. Recommend Chrome or Firefox browser for Roll20. Install Discord app on computer. Join Ajax D&D server. Install Beyond20 app in browser if using D&D Beyond character sheet.

What Allison - Ajax DM brings to the table

Ajax DM uses official D&D 5e campaign materials supplemented with additional maps, licensed music and sound effects, 3D dice rolling, Dynamic Lighting (revealing maps as you explore), scripts to automate manual tasks, purchased tokens, sourcebook/compendium sharing in Roll20. Content sharing in D&D Beyond. We use Discord for audio and each group gets its own channels to talk between games.

Homebrew rules

At my tables, fire spells do not work in water. Optional rules I use: Flanking for Advantage You can drop a weapon to equip a new weapon The first overt action against an opposing force triggers initiative, and everyone roles for initiative.

How Allison - Ajax DM creates a safe table

We'll have a table rules and safety discussion as part of the group Session 0 or in a private 1-on-1. This is a welcoming table and we expect respect and kindness for all. Rape and Sexual Assault will not be part of our game. No homebrew characters. There are no evil characters, "neutral" characters that are veiled evil characters, no emo loners who don't trust others. Remember, you're heroes.