Forging Your Destiny | A Heroic Stonewalkers Adventure

Creating your character

Character creation is such a key part of gameplay and I see it as defining the feel of our story from the beginning. I will host a collaborative Session 0 to forge a party that feels like a real team from the very first roll. I ask that every player come to our first meeting with 2 or 3 rough concepts. No need to look into stats yet, just come with vibes or goals in mind. Don't know what kind of concepts to bring? No problem! I love helping you come up with ways you can fit your favorite tropes and the kind of characters you want to play into the world and story we'll build together. Once we see everyone’s ideas, we’ll pick the ones that fit best and decide how you already know each other. Are you survivors of the same skirmish? Childhood friends from a small village? Or perhaps you’re all bound by a common debt? We’ll weave your backstories together so you start the game with allies you can trust. You don't need to be an expert on the rules. We will use Foundry VTT and the official Cosmere character tools to handle the math. Your job is to bring the personality; I’ll handle the "how-to" of the character sheet.

Preparing for the session

What to Bring to Session 0: - A Heroic Spark: Since this is a high-fantasy, hopeful game, think about what makes your character a hero. What do they fight for? - A "Yes, And" Attitude: Be ready to listen to other players' ideas and find ways to connect your story to theirs. - A Computer & Mic: We'll be using Foundry VTT (free for you!) and Discord for voice. You'll be joining my

What David Silberstein brings to the table

I'm bringing a fully-stocked Foundry VTT with modules that make gameplay simpler and easier for you. I will play appropriate ambient music, and provide official tokens and maps for any situation. This will be my first campaign in the Cosmere RPG, so we'll be learning the game together! During sessions I'll be using my knowledge of the game system to make calls on-the-fly as situations come up but we won't take time to look up rules unless it's extremely vital to what's going on (such as if a character is about to die, I want to get it right).

How David Silberstein creates a safe table

To ensure everyone has a great time and feels comfortable being creative, we will use the following industry-standard safety tools: 1. Lines and Veils We will establish these during Session 0 via a shared document or private form. Lines (Hard Caps): These are topics that will not appear in the game at all. If someone "Lines" spiders, there are no spiders in our Roshar. Veils (Fade to Black): These are topics that can happen in the story, but we won't describe them in detail. We "pan the camera away" and move to the next scene. This is common for things like romance or extreme gore. 2. The Digital X-Card I use a digital version of the X-Card (integrated directly into Foundry VTT). How it works: If at any point the content of the game makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, you can "click" the X-Card. The Result: We immediately stop, edit out the uncomfortable element, and move forward. No explanation is required from the person who used it. It’s a simple "undo" button for the narrative to keep the fun going for everyone. 3. Open Door Policy Life happens, and sometimes a scene just isn't working for you. You are always welcome to take a break, step away from the mic, or leave the session if you need to—no questions asked, no judgment passed.