Waterdeep: Dragon Heist (w/ Interactive Maps and Animated Tokens

Creating your character

When do we start? Before diving into the chaos of Waterdeep, we’ll hold a Session 0. This is where we’ll talk through character concepts, party expectations, safety tools, and how each of your backstories ties into the city. It’s a relaxed, collaborative session—no pressure, just building the foundation for a great campaign. How are stats decided? You have two options—pick whichever fits your style: Roll for stats (twice!) and choose the better array of the two sets. Use the Standard Array (15, 14, 13, 12, 10, 8). No “bad rolls doom a character” worries here—you’ll start off competent and fun to play. What level do we start at? Everyone begins at Level 1, growing alongside the city as the story unfolds. Where do we build characters? We’ll create characters through D&D Beyond, inside the campaign link I’ll provide. This lets everyone see each other’s sheets, keep things synced, and makes game night smooth. What books/material can I use? Most published material is perfectly welcome! If you’re excited about something unusual, third-party, or homebrew, just ask—I’m open to unique ideas as long as it fits the tone of the campaign and the world of Waterdeep.

Preparing for the session

Before jumping into Waterdeep, please take a few quick steps to get ready for our game: Join our Discord server. All communication, scheduling, and voice chat will happen here. Make sure your microphone is working—that’s the only mandatory equipment you need. https://discord.gg/Hu9JMXYB Foundry VTT I’ll provide the game link and take care of all setup on my end. You won’t need to install anything unless you prefer the standalone client. Ensure you have a stable internet connection. I use animated maps and dynamic tokens, so while high-speed internet is helpful, it isn’t required—just be aware that smoother connections make the experience even better. Camera is optional. Use it if you like showing facial reactions and roleplay expression—totally fine if you’d rather stay off-camera. Create or log into your D&D Beyond account. We’ll handle character creation through a shared campaign link I will provide. Come to Session 0 with a character idea (or a couple). Nothing finalized needed—just a sense of who you might want to play and how they fit into Waterdeep.

What Iceman (Alex) brings to the table

As your Dungeon Master, my goal is to create an immersive, visually exciting, and character-driven adventure that feels alive from the moment you step into Waterdeep. We’ll be using Discord for voice and Foundry VTT for gameplay, giving us a sleek tabletop experience filled with rich visuals and smooth mechanics. I love using dramatic music, ambient soundscapes, and visual aids to enhance key moments—whether you’re sneaking through a noble estate, fighting in a rain-slick alley, or uncovering the secrets of your new tavern. With animated maps, spell effects, and lively tokens, the city will feel vibrant and reactive to your actions. While I’m not a world-class voice actor, I do enjoy attempting character voices (even if the comedy sometimes comes from how bad they are). I bring a healthy amount of humor and light-hearted energy to the table—never enough to undercut the dramatic moments, but just enough to keep things fun and memorable. If my jokes don’t land… feel free to laugh at me instead. When it comes to gameplay, I strike a balance between engaging roleplay, meaningful exploration, and tactical combat. I respect the Rules as Written, but I’m not afraid to embrace the Rule of Cool—if you propose a creative idea that fits the moment and makes the story better, I’ll always lean toward making it work. Finally, I own all the major sourcebooks, which means you’re free to draw from a wide range of official character options. If you have something unique or unusual in mind, just ask—I want you to play a character you’re genuinely excited about.

How Iceman (Alex) creates a safe table

We will go over Lines and Veils in session 0