[PBP][Duet] New Heroes of the Sword Coast

Creating your character

During the first week of play, we’ll build your character together right in Discord — shaping their story, abilities, and place in the world. Because this is a Duet campaign, all the attention during Session Zero will be on you, ensuring your hero’s journey begins exactly the way you imagine it. In this campaign, characters will start at Level 1, and all official Wizards of the Coast options are on the table. You don’t need to have a finalized build to start, coming in with a character concept or spark of inspiration is plenty to to getting the flames of creation roaring. We’ll shape the rest together!

Preparing for the session

We'll be using Discord as our primary means for everything, rolling dice, dialogue, artwork, you name it. If you have a Discord account, you have everything you need!

What Juan Rodriguez brings to the table

As your DM I’ll provide you with a rich, ongoing D&D experience throughout the week, fully hosted on Discord I'll ensure that this game is well organized, and active as often as possible, so you can jump in whenever inspiration strikes. Above all, my top priority is that you have fun. This game is about epic storytelling, collaboration, and celebrating your character’s triumphs. So my promise as your DM is to make sure every step of the adventure is engaging, comfortable, and unforgettable.

How Juan Rodriguez creates a safe table

This system and tabletops games in general are a collaborative story built through teamwork, improvisation, and imagination. While no single list can capture every possible theme that might emerge, you can expect this campaign to consistently feature fantasy violence (described to a degree you're comfortable with. Think PG-13 to light R in tone), along with the occasional bit of colorful language befitting epic storytelling. Because this is a Duet campaign, the rules can be flexible and tailored to fit our story and your preferred style of play. Though we’ll stay true to the core D&D 5e ruleset, I’ll always make room for the Rule of Cool — if it’s cinematic, fun, and fits the tone, I’ll do my best to make it happen. That said, danger is real; death and consequence are part of what make heroism meaningful. You’ll have the freedom to roleplay deeply with a wide range of NPCs and Sidekicks, forging relationships, rivalries, and legends as your story unfolds. Combat will be kept fast-paced and engaging, following standard 5e initiative rules but streamlined to stay exciting in a Play-by-Post format. My goal is to ensure that every encounter — whether it’s a dramatic duel, a clever negotiation, or a quiet moment of reflection — feels alive, immersive, and worthy of your hero’s tale.