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Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk | 2024 rules 5e
Phandalin has begun a massive expansion as Waterdeep, Neverwinter, Orcs, Goblins and even Entities Beyond seem to be interested in this small village.
$10.00
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Weekly / Saturday - 12:00 AM UTC
Dec 6 / Session 2
Session Duration / 3.5–4.5 hours
4 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
The city of waterdeep has begun investing into the Triboar Trail and all the small villages that support it. This leads to the small town of Phandalin. A small mining town off the beaten path of Triboar that has gotten a lot of wanted, and unwanted attention as of late. Things in Phandalin have been troubling as dragon sightings, goblin and orc attacks, undead and wererats all seem to be around the town, and some even rumor that every kind of cult can be found a stone throws away from the town. Waterdeep nobles don't believe all of these rumors because its all too much to believe. However, if even one of these are true, it's worth to send adventures and the like to help the town out and set up a base of operations there. That's where our heroes come in! It is your goal to see which, if any of these rumors from this small village have any truth behind them and snuff them out. Are you up to the task?
Game style
Play By Post
Combat Lite
Roleplay Heavy
Sandbox / Open World
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(6)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
2 games hosted
Highly rated for: Knows the Rules, Creativity, Storytelling
Average response time: 6 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
I have been playing some sort of TTRPG since 2003. I've been a GM for the vast number of those years. I got my B.A. in graphic design and game design and took acting classes in college. I've done a little bit of everything to become a pretty well rounded DM. Like a bard, I'm a jack of all trades, master at none. My games are often focused on some light humor and word play. I will often insert a joke to lighten the mood, but when the moment needs to be serious, I will give it room to breath. My tables can be challenging as I do appreciate a tactical game, however I will focus on playing fair. So as long as my players aren't being too self destructive, and utilizing the full breath of their abilities, they won't normally have any issues with my combats. Finally, my games are open minded and welcoming. All sorts are welcome and should feel at home. Taboos are respected and will be avoided if requested. No one should feel uncomfortable at my table unless that's the sort of game they want to play in. I am an adult and will run an adult game, however, I respect if anyone wishes to avoid any given topic or theme.
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Creating your character
This will be using the 2024 rules of Dungeon's and Dragons 5e. Character creation will follow all the basic rules, and all official D&D products that are designed for forgotten realms setting are allowed. This means older content like Fizban's or Tasha's will be accepted, but the MTG books or the Ebberon books won't be without approval first. This also includes any homebrew, which I will allow only upon request. Stats will be point buy, starting at level 1. There will be a session 0 to make sure everyone has their characters ready for when the game officially starts.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
You must have access to the following: A PC or tablet that can run Dndbeyond maps. Phones I find cannot run this program. This also means you will need a Dndbeyond account. A discord account as the game will be played through Discord. A microphone is needed, a camera is preferred. I understand not everyone has a camera, but having one helps in the immersion and co-operation, so it is encouraged.
What Herb brings to the table
I will be running through Dndbeyond and as such have access to almost it's entire library of books. This means you should have access to everything you need to make your character. I also will include Avast in the discord server to help role dice if/when role play breaks out between games and die roll is needed.
Homebrew rules
There are a few homebrew rules that will be brought up during session 0. An example as such is the legendary stand action for downed PC's. This gives a PC who has hit 0hp, the ability to give another PC a legendary action on their turn. This give the pc something to do besides just a death save on their turn, and encourages teamwork and epic moments. I also frequently make homebrew magic items, spells and subclasses that my players are allowed to use freely.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Headphones
Webcam
Platforms used
Safety
How Herb creates a safe table
Between session 0 and session 1, I will interview one on one each person to go over anything that is fine to cover, use with discretion or are simply off limits. I will also have an open door policy in play so that if something they didn't realize would come up, or forgot to mention can be addressed right away and avoided going forward. Open dialog is key and making sure no one feels like they can't reach out to me over such things.
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