Dragon Delves - Intro to D&D 5e (2024)!

Creating your character

Characters will be crafted at the start of the session to help those who are unfamiliar with the process. For character creation, I use the following general guidelines for 5e 2024: -Use the 2024 Player's Handbook (PHB) or 2024 Starter Set. -Ability Score stats are assigned using the Standard Array by Class table, located on pg. 38 of the PHB. (This provides a base of 15, 14, 13, 12, 10 and 8 to use as your six base Ability Scores. It also ensures that all PCs are equally matched). -All PCs begin this adventure module at 1st level, with a possible chance to advance to 2nd or even 3rd level by the end! -I prefer characters be crafted using the character sheets available on Roll20.net. -If you wish to play a particular build that is slightly outside of these guidelines, send me a DM and see if we can come up with something. Generally this means updating something from 2014 to 2024, which I'm happy to do if given enough time to work on it. -Come up with a reasonable name that sets your character apart in some way (names are always hard to come up with on the fly, so it's best to have one or two before you come to session).

Preparing for the session

I use Discord for community building, chat and voice chat for all gaming sessions. Players will also need to have an account on roll20.net in order to see the virtual table top and also to utilize features such as the character sheet, maps, minis, spell effects, dynamic lighting and dice roller. (You do not need a paid account on roll20 as I have one and my benefits are extended to my players during session!) You will need to have an idea of what kind of character concept that you would like to play. For example, do you want to play an Elven Wizard from the city? Or a Halfling druidess that lives in a tree? Or an Orc Barbarian with a fear of spiders? Coming up with one or two basic character concepts beforehand will be a great help for character creation. Also, decide if it will be okay if another PC decides to play a build similar to your own (is there room for two wizards in the party?), or if you want to be the only one playing a particular species and/or class in the party, and plan your backup character concept(s) accordingly. ** Players also need to send a portrait of their character to me, so I can make a miniature token **

What lady_0f_pain (Paul) brings to the table

It's my intention to provide a framework for new players to continue playing the game beyond this one session. You can expect that I'll play the rules as written so that you can develop a predictable sense of the game physics (knowing the rules empowers players to play their best)! I will help you learn to use your character's powers strategically to support your allies and overcome challenges. My games provide a good balance between role playing, combat and exploration. I can't say that I dip heavier into one category more so than another. I'm a supportive DM and I want to help your character shine! While I will use my powers to challenge you (and you will HATE my villains), my ultimate goal is to provide you the opportunity to overcome those obstacles so you can feel that uplifting tingle from having done good deeds by the end of the session! Mechanically I am very organized as a DM. For this particular module I have all the maps and tokens prepared and ready, so there will be visual aids even when doing "theater of the mind" scenes.

Homebrew rules

I don't have any current Homebrew Rules of note, but I reserve the right to develop and implement them as needed. Unearthed Arcana 2024 materials are allowed.

How lady_0f_pain (Paul) creates a safe table

During the process of creating our characters and discussing roleplaying in general, we will go over a checklist of items where each player can outline their boundaries and tolerances. You will also want to check the content warning labels to ensure that you can stomach the potential content of this module. Players also have the option to take breaks as needed and to freely discuss with me if they're feeling dysregulated by any game-related content. As DM I realize that it's my party and everyone is responding to my invite. So I want you all to be comfortable during the game and to feel good when you walk away from it. I'm always available to discuss sessions with players even after the fact, if it helps them process the experience, or if some of the content needs to be sensitized in some way.