The Steelwinds Adventuring Co.: Tempering Forces

Creating your character

Character creation will happen on Roll20, during session 0 after we vote on the campaign. We will decide levels and discuss gear, backgrounds and whether there will be secrets. Players may choose levels in either 2014 or 2024 per class. Meaning you can choose '14 for your base class and '24 for your multiclass, but not the same class. Materials will be shared on Roll20.

Preparing for the session

You will need a Roll20 and a Discord account. I use Roll20 for gameplay and Discord for communication.

What Loch brings to the table

I am a Rule of Cool referee. I prefer character driven campaigns to railroads or checklists. I will do voices, but I also have chronic anxiety. I like to provide links to music for those that want it. I enjoy cinematic combat. Describing it in a way that leaves it open for players to react with their turn. I love roleplay most. From the little moments like gifts and spats, to big ones like confessions and pep talks. It's those moments that bring your characters to life. Some of the best roleplay comes from tense exploration, and I love setting up clues about enemies, potential allies, or environmental advantages/disadvantages, and even more when a player suggests one.

Homebrew rules

Name Changes- Species: Gremlin - Goblin Soulforged - Warforged Feyfolk - Hobgoblin Hin - Halfling Drakkin - Kobold Classes: Berserker - Barbarian Witch - Druid Striker - Monk Homebrew- Ignore when a rule says you need to be a certain species, feat, or when a (sub)class has a minimum stat requirement. Ammunition is a player's responsibly. I do not use Encumbrance or Attunement rules. I ask you to be reasonable and only carry what you and your character can manage. Critical Success & Failure in Roleplay: Rolling a 20 means the most incredible outcome happens! The opposite is true for rolling a 1. Nat20s are not always a miracle, or impressive feat of skill. Sometimes it just means the Baker won't turn you in for suggesting they poison an order. Nor is a CritFail the end of your character or the story. Sometimes it means the guard you tried to intimidate bursts out laughing instead of taking you seriously. Critical Damage: When you roll a 20 on the attack roll it's a critical hit! Roll the damage dice, add the highest value of all dice, and double your modifiers. ((Includes ability damage such as rage, smite, sneak attack, etc...)) Critical Failure: Failure should not feel like a punishment. I will adjust if a group wants to drop weapons but otherwise it's a wide miss, the creature moves at the last second, or environmental interference. Drinking a potion during combat costs a Bonus action. Optional- You may choose to do a Bonus action as an Action, but you can’t use the same Bonus Action twice in one turn. Party Pocket: At any point in the campaign the party can have a Party Pocket installed on their pack. This pocket acts as a bag of holding, allowing you to share resources with your allies without having to waste a bonus action. No Leveled Spell Limit: As long as you have the spell slots and actions you may cast as many leveled spells a turn as possible. Song of Rest: Song of Rest can be used outside of short rests and has the effects of a short rest or when used on a short rest counts as a long rest. Rollover Damage: When a melee attack drops an enemy to 0hp carry any remaining damage to an enemy within range, as long as the attack roll beat their AC (abilities that grant this double the remainder)

How Loch creates a safe table

Session 0: •Meet, discuss prior experience, and expectations of this campaign. •Create character sheets and starting details about the party. •Fill out and discuss the Monte Cook RPG Consent Checklist and the Open Door. •Discuss the Deck of Player Safety •Discuss Debriefing/Stars and Wishes •Discuss Bastions and Downtime Activities •Short One-Shot At the end of each session I will give a brief recap of the events so others can fill their notes with things they may have missed. I will ask what did/didn't like about the session, then your favorite part and what you want to happen next session.