Learn to Play Dungeons & Dragons
Gather your party and prepare for an unforgettable journey! Heroes of the Borderlands is your magical portal into the world of Dungeons & Dragons.
$20.00
/ Session
Details
Once / Saturday - 8:00 PM UTC
Feb 21
Session Duration / 2 hours
0 / 4 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Take control of a pre-made character as you travel the Borderlands, making a name for yourselves as adventurers. Travel through the Keep on the Borderlands and help the local citizens with their various problems, travel through the nearby forests and explore the untamed wilderness of the Borderlands, or even fight your way through the network of monster infested caves called the Caves of Chaos! This adventure has something for everyone and showcases the best of D&D, providing ample story for each pillar of Roleplay, Exploration, and Combat. This experience is further enhanced through the use of FoundryVTT and the modules attached, making it easier than ever to learn D&D!
Game style
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Sandbox / Open World
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(25)
3 years on StartPlaying
245 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Knows the Rules, Teacher
Average response time: 24+ hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hello and welcome to the Tavern! I am an avid TTRPG enjoyer and have been for many years now. I started as a player enjoying D&D 5th Edition but have since moved to being a Game Master and I have not looked back since! While I started with D&D 5th Edition, I have since added many other games to my roster. Some notable examples are Avatar Legends, a TTRPG based on Avatar the Last Airbender, Pathfinder, and Call of Cthulhu, a game focused on the Lovecraftian mythos. I believe variety is the spice of life and I love to try out different systems. If a player wants me to run a system I haven't used before, I am always ready to learn! When running my games, I ensure safety and respect for all players and set clear rules and boundaries. I love players having fun within the game and I feel that the fun should not come at the expense of others. I do not role-play sexual or intimate scenes, so the most that will occur is a fade to black with no details. I have run many games over my years as a Game Master, gaining the experience required to be a great storyteller while keeping creative freedom and flexibility for the shared story-telling aspects of TTRPGs. When playing one of my games, you can expect great story structure and the freedom to do what you want, knowing that it will lead to great improvisational story elements. The storytelling method I use that makes this possible is the diamond structure. Every game has a start and end point, but everything in between can go wherever the players take it I look forward to seeing you in my games!
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Creating your character
TheTavernTeller will provide pre-made character sheets for you to choose from after you sign up or at the start of the game.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Players should prepare by making an account on Forge to access Foundry and by joining my discord server. Forge Link: https://forge-vtt.com Discord Server Link: https://discord.gg/WrNEAtSv4p
What TheTavernTeller brings to the table
When joining this game, players can expect awesome roleplay, great cinematic descriptions and music, and the flexibility of a GM who knows the rules but likes to allow for player creativity to shine! I also bring an assortment of modules on Foundry that provide a unique experience to approaching D&D, making it very easier for newcomers. Finally, I bring my experience as a teacher, helping educate new players on how to play D&D in a very approachable and friendly way.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How TheTavernTeller creates a safe table
Players will use a deck of player safety to anonymously inform me of any topics they wish to avoid before the session. This process normally only takes around 3 minutes to complete and will be done digitally. I also use X, N, and O cards to let player inform me if a topic is approaching or past their line of safety. These cards will be privately messaged through discord. Finally, at the end of every session I run, I like to ask players about their stars and wishes. I want to know what went well, what could have gone better, etc.
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Safety tools used