The Age of Dawning: First Light

Creating your character

Character creation will be handled one-on-one with me, where I'll assist in the process! Your character will be Gestalt, with two classes leveling simultaneously, and will be made on Roll20. Any race and class from 2014 are allowed, and homebrew can be discussed on a case by case basis. You will start at level 3. Your stats will be using this array, placed where you see fit: 18, 16, 15, 13, 10, 8. You will have standard starting equipment plus 500 gold to purchase anything else, as well as one Uncommon magical item to begin with.

Preparing for the session

Please make sure you have both a Roll20 and Discord account! We will be playing on Roll20 with Discord for Voice chat. included in here will be a link to the discord server, as well as the roll20.

What DM Jay brings to the table

I voice all NPCs and provide fitting music in the background depending on the scenes! You can also expect a plethora of custom items, unique abilities for your character, and focus on story progression. I stick mostly to the rules but do diverge when it fits a particular moment. Expect thrilling and intense combat, and plenty of exploration!

Homebrew rules

Here are the following homebrew rules implemented: -Nat 20’s on skill checks add an automatic +3 to the roll. -Potions are usable as a bonus action. If a healing potion is used as an action on yourself, it restores the maximum number of hit points possible. Feeding someone a healing potion still requires an action. -Short Rests are only 10 minutes. -while dual wielding, you make an additional attack as part of the attack action instead of as a bonus action. -NPCs and important enemies have death saving throws. Most NPCs automatically fail if they are not assisted. -Healing spells that add your modifier add it again for each spell level when upcasted. For example, a 2nd level healing word heals 2d4+ twice your spellcasting modifier, but a 4th level mass healing word will heal 2d4+ twice your spellcasting modifier as it is upcasted only one level. -Natural 1’s on damage-based saving throws are critical hits, while natural 20’s avoid damage entirely. If your class already provides this feature, You can move up to your movement speed to reposition. -Natural 1's on attack rolls against a creature allow the targeted creature to use their reaction to make an attack of opportunity, if they wish. -Critical Strikes add double the dice and doubles any relevant modifiers. I.e, your strength modifier acts as a +8 instead of a +4.

How DM Jay creates a safe table

Primarily we will take breaks, talk after session, and discuss anything during the game that may have been an issue in direct messages. I can also be messaged at any time during the game if there's any issue!