Ballad of the Rat King / Welcome to Hellfire Club!

Creating your character

Pre-generated characters are available for anyone who would like to try them! If you choose a pre-generated hero, or make your own character, please level them to level three and choose a subclass. If you would like to make a character, you can make it through dndbeyond and use my link to access the 2024 players handbook. https://www.dndbeyond.com/campaigns/join/71655792792998015 You can make the character using dndbeyond, pen and paper, or an online fillable pdf. Use 2024 rules No unofficial content standard array or point buy Message me for any questions!

Preparing for the session

Join the discord channel Accept the invitation to the DNDbeyond campaign, or use another method to make / view your character and roll dice. Working mic Working camera (optional)

What Matthew brings to the table

You can expect a tight session with room to improvise, an ever moving spotlight so everyone has a chance to speak and help weave the story, and a DM who is on your side and wants to help you succeed. I am not a professional voice actor, but my NPCs have distinct voices and mannerisms. I will stick to the rules in so far as they allow us to tell a cool story, if there is a moment where they get in the way of something we all agree should be possible, then we will go rules of cool all the way! You will also have a DM who is very knowledgable about the rules and has introduced many players to the hobby, most of whom still play to this day. I am happy to help with any step of the process of making your character, learning your abilities and opportunities, and highlighting any danger ahead. I protect my tables from anyone or anything that would be harmful to the players, including other players behavior, content in the adventure, or something that would lead to an foreseeable future problem. We are here to have fun. Lets ALL have fun and protect and encourage each other.

Homebrew rules

During combat, if you are ever flustered or need more time to plan, you can send your turn down the initiative and we can come back to you!

How Matthew creates a safe table

Everyone should be comfortable throughout the entire experience. That includes before, during, and after the game. I will always allow anyone to stop the game narrative to address something that is happening in the game, did happen previously, or could foreseeably happen in the future. To pause the game the player can say the word "X card" or they can type it in the chat for everyone to see. Things change and if any lines or veils need to be adjusted during that campaign that is totally allowed. It can be anything from changing a creature type, creating new table rules in regards to making sure everyone feels respected and safe, or having a conversation with a player who is impacting the game in a negative way for everyone else. I am also a player at the table and will be held to the same standards as everyone else. I will also take full responsibility if I cross any lines or take the narrative in a direction that we don't feel comfortable with.