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Creating your character

We will host a session 0 during our first "official" session to undergo character creation and an introduction to the setting that the adventure takes place in. We will be all together in a Discord voice call and using Roll20 to host the character sheets, though you can also use D&D Beyond to import the information from there by connecting the game with your D&D Beyond account if you are more familiar with it. For stats, we use Point Buy, Stat Array or roll-for-stats methods, with a tweak that rolling for stats is a 3d6 straight roll. Whichever you are comfortable with! All characters start at 3rd level, using the 2024 official rules for Dungeons & Dragons. If you wish to use any other material, it is good to tell me during session 0 and we can see what we can do. Homebrew is fair game, so is also: - Unearthed Arcana content - 3rd party content - Custom / self-made content And if you specifically want to test out material you have worked on, as a game designer I welcome your creativity.

Preparing for the session

As mentioned, you will need a Roll20 and Discord account at minimum to play, where I will give you a link for both to join both the game and discord server respectively. Do not worry, they are both free to create and you won't need much beyond that, except: - a microphone - a headset Cameras are optional but highly advised to use if you can and very much welcome for play.

What GenerousHeal brings to the table

As for what I can provide: - I offer a tactical experience for combat that emphasizes on strategy and optimal use of resources. - My voice acting is not great when it comes to range. Expect my tone of voice or cadence to be the indicator of when someone is talking, though sometimes I do use accents to give some more personality to certain NPCs. - I offer music which dynamically plays during the game, changing as we go along the adventure. - I am a Rules as Written DM first. I lean to rule of cool for specific moments but for the most part, I stick to the rules of the game. Though homebrewing rules is optional at session 0.

Homebrew rules

My homebrew rules usually are chosen by the party during session 0. Some rules I do have beyond what 2024 offers are for example: - Dropping to 0 Hit Points causes a character to also gain 1 level of Exhaustion to simulate the danger of battle and the difficulty of prolonged combat. Penalties from exhaustion do not apply on Death Saving Throws. All levels of Exhaustion are removed upon the end of a Long Rest. - Sorcerers can use Spell Points instead of Spell Slots as designed in the 2014 system to allow for more differentiation between spellcaster archtypes. And more are available, depending on the play experience you are looking for.

How GenerousHeal creates a safe table

I utilize multiple safety tools to provide a safe and comfortable play experience. Expect Aftercare, Debriefing, Lines and Veils and Open Door. Session 0 is mandatory for all games I run.