Though the Mists: a forlorn journey through the Domains of Dread

Creating your character

We will collaborate to create level 1 characters on DndBeyond pre-game and during session 0 (a free session) You'll be able to continue developing characters through the first gameplay session. We will run through House of Lament which will develop characters to level 3. I have access to all published 5e and 2024 content thru DndBeyond including partnered content.

Preparing for the session

We will be using DndBeyond for Characters though the campaign link, Game Log, and Encounters, Roll20 and DndBeyond for Maps, and Discord for voice and optional video. Having accounts for all three entities will be necessary, free accounts are absolutely fine! The Beyond20 browser extension is also needed. We'll be using digital dice rolling through DndBeyond, straight from the character sheets.

What Storytime with Uncle Casey brings to the table

Functionally I will be providing the campaign/ source access through DndBeyond, maps through Roll20, and will be hosting on my Discord Server. I have access to all currently published material on DndBeyond - including the partnered content. I'll be using the 2024 rule set, Sublcasses can be from 2024 or 2014 - however, spells will need to be updated to the 2024 rules. Personally I will be providing a tailored experience for all players, focusing on integrating backstories, following through-lines, and creating as open-world feeling as possible, even within the dark and foreboding setting of the Domains of Dread. I will encourage role-play and provide optional non-combat paths in the majority of encounters (though, a combat-forward party won't be penalized, as long as your not a troop of malicious murder-hobo's!).

Homebrew rules

Multiclassing is only available at level 4 (your first class will need to have their subclass before you can multiclass) It must be motivated either by backstory or the game as we play, not random. No taking a 1 level dip into a class just to gain access to specific abilities (Sneak Attack, Rage, Lay on Hands, etc.) Multiclassing is a commitment to a second subclass Guns - for personal reasons I don't allow bullets and blackpowder to exist in my games. This means guns a) do force damage, b) are arcane based. This gives a benefit because it avoids the constant reloading issues. This is non-negotiable. Crits - Double the total of the dice roll instead of rolling extra dice.

How Storytime with Uncle Casey creates a safe table

Being a horror setting, we will encounter a wide variety of potentially difficult topics. Using a lines & veils survey, individual discussions, and session zero I will become familiar with players' Lines and Veils, and will have a number of safety tools for your use in game, and out of game if needed. I'll expect all players to respect each other's boundaries. Please note, as a DM I do not use or allow non-consensual sexual conduct in my games, described or implied. I'm fine with romance and consensual activity, however any physical interactions of that nature will be veiled. Many of the sensitive topics will be either inferred, or part of an NPC's backstory/ actions - not directed at the player characters. PC death is always a possibility, but I do not inflict scaring, limb-loss, or other permanent injury unless agreed upon by a Player. This will be addressed in our pre-session 0 survey. I also do not allow PVP. If characters want to train or spar, that's completing fine, but actual conflict will need to be handled without violence or magic.