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Beginner Friendly | West March | LGBTQ+ | World Anvil
Ready to move mountains and shape a world to your liking? Play in a fully customizable world or explore the Deicordis Empire, it is up to you!
$25.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Friday - 1:00 AM UTC
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
1 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Do you like role-play and character development? Then this is the game for you. Whether you are a new or experienced player, be prepared to help shape the world around you as you play this beginner-friendly West March (a player-driven style of game for large groups that focuses on exploration and adventure, rather than a single, continuous plot). From fighting off bandits who are stealing all the parchment in the realm to exploring a totally normal family crypt of a struggling nobleman, every adventure has a story behind it, and it is up to you to find out what is going on. That, or just hack and slash and move onto the next job, either way, the story will continue! As you play, you will gain access to wiki-style articles (through World Anvil) that not only summarize each session but also describe the environment and people you come into contact with in-game. Come to the table ready to role-play the great adventurer I know you will become!
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Sandbox / Open World
West Marches
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
Less than a year on StartPlaying
Highly rated for: Creativity, Teacher, Inclusive
About me
I have been a player at Dungeons and Dragons 5e tables since 2017, but a DM since 2019. Before the pandemic, I played only in-person games; however, I have become a strictly digital DM. I utilize programs/services like Roll20, Inkarnate, and World Anvil to stay organized and consistent in my storytelling. Though it was short-lived, I studied acting and storytelling in college, and I love to perform, so role-play and improv come easily to me. Non-D&D Info: I am queer and Filipino-German. Currently, I'm studying Social Work and Human Services while also working and growing my DMing business. That being said, I take the comfort of my players very seriously. Though everyone is welcome at my table, I do not tolerate any forms of bigotry or hatred.
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Creating your character
We will be going over character creation during our first session, so please come to the table empty handed or with, at most, a skeleton of your character idea. Starting level will be level 1. Please stick to the 2024 Player's Handbook if you are new. If you are experienced, feel free to use the 2014 PHB or any other officially published resource.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Accounts you will need to play in this game: Discord, Roll20, WorldAnvil (optional, but this is where the wiki-style articles are) I will have a Discord server for you to join for the game and character planning. Please try to wear headphones or earbuds while we are in voice chat and Roll20.
What Mel O. (EqualityGnoll) brings to the table
In my games, I utilize character voices, ambient music, and dynamic images and maps to shape the world you are playing in. I will be on camera, but you don't have to. Combat is more than an enemy standing around and taking your hits. They want to live and see you fall; they will do everything in their power to achieve one or both of these goals. I will also help you create a HeroForge mini for your character! I will provide a high-quality token for you to use in the game. I do embrace the Rule of Cool when the situation calls for it.
Homebrew rules
Some Homebrew rules: - Drinking a potion is a bonus action - Death Saves are private between the DM and "dying" player - If you don’t write down your loot, you will lose it for the session. - Initiative Nat 20s means you pick your place in the turn order.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Microphone
Internet
Headphones
Platforms used
Safety
How Mel O. (EqualityGnoll) creates a safe table
I will be sending every player a link to a Google Form. The form will help me understand your "Lines and Veils" for this and any future game you will participate in at my table. During session 0, I will go over everyone's "Lines and Veils" without naming names. We will also go over taking breaks during the game if we feel it is needed. I utilize the Red/Yellow/Green Light system in games. You can call out a color or message me privately in discord. Green - We are clear to keep going. Yellow - We need to pause the game, maybe talk about the issue. Red - We need to stop the game for the night, we will talk about what happened when I am ready. For aftercare, if there was a triggering event in game, I will be checking in with you to make sure you are okay. I want everyone to have a good time and I would hate for something at my table to haunt you outside of the game.
Content warnings
Safety tools used