An Intro : Lost Mines of Phandelver | Learn to Play +1 Special
Bandits, goblins, and a lost mine of ancient power your choices shape the fate of Phandalin. Heroism awaits in this classic intro D&D adventure!
$25.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Thursday - 12:00 AM UTC
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
Campaign Length / 10–13 Sessions
0 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Set in the sword-swept wilds of the Forgotten Realms, Lost Mine of Phandelver is a perfect entry point for new players. You'll uncover long-buried secrets, battle goblin raiders and brigands holding a town hostage, and shape the future of the town of Phandalin one sword swing or spell at a time. Setting: A rugged frontier near the Sword Coast, full of forgotten dungeons, ruined castles, and small-town drama. Tone & Themes: Heroic fantasy with mystery, danger, moral choices, and classic dungeon-crawling action. Who It’s For: Brand new players looking to learn D&D 5e. Groups that enjoy a mix of combat, exploration, and roleplay. No experience required just bring your curiosity and courage. Join us in the search for the Lost Mines, and creat your legend!
Game style
Combat Heavy
Roleplay Heavy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Meet the Game Master
4.9
(10)
2 years on StartPlaying
8 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Inclusive
Average response time: 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
You've found the right place. I'm Bails, and I am the Game Master you have been searching for. Whether you are searching for dynamic roleplay in a "living world" or to test your steel on challenging foes I am here to help create a memorable journey tailored to your group! I focus on weaving your character's backstory, ambitions, flaws, and relationships into an experience that caters to your interests. I have participated in voice acting for small projects around the internet, and love bringing your favorite NPCs to a new level. My playstyle focuses on more grounded games, but I always make sure that they are inclusive and never shy away from classic DnD shenanigans. I am very familiar with the rules, but I am always open to hearing out ideas, especially if they are creative. I will always provide handouts in game, dynamic hd maps, ambient music, provide all books, and more. ** Please note if there is an official module you would like I can and will run it for you.** My availability can be discussed but mostly revolves around Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let's craft a new story together!
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Creating your character
I will work with you to develop your character, so do not worry if you are unfamiliar with how to do this! Character Creation will take place before Session 0 on D&D Beyond using the books provided in your campaign link.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
To keep things smooth and immersive, here’s what I ask from players before joining the table: • Have Discord installed with a working microphone (headphones encouraged to avoid echo) • Use a desktop or laptop computer – Foundry VTT does not support mobile or tablets • Stable internet connection – Foundry runs best with solid bandwidth and low latency • Schedule a time to create a character with me before session 0 • Be on time – Respect for everyone's schedule helps keep the game fun and consistent • Bring a collaborative mindset – This is a shared story; teamwork and creativity make it shine
What Bails O'Hay brings to the table
• Living world design (events unfold with or without player action) • Session recaps (written or spoken summaries of previous sessions) • Handouts, journals, and lore documents for in-game reading • Scheduled consistency (reliable session times, with clear communication) • Onboarding help (session zero ((covers safety tools as a group, along with introductions to other players)), and rules help for new players) • Tools like safety cards or content warnings for respectful play • Fair, fast rulings and follow-up rules clarifications
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Bails O'Hay creates a safe table
I will privately send Veils and Lines documents to be filled out and sent back to me prior to Session 0. During Session 0 I will distribute a master document which will include all Lines and Veils without names. We will take a moment to read them and acknowledge them before continuing. X, N, and O cards should be directly messaged to me privately in discord.
Content warnings
Safety tools used