Calimshan Nights (Long-Form D&D Campaign in Forgotten Realms)

Creating your character

Come with an idea or a firm character concept to session 0 and we will complete last minute details and discuss how the characters may be connected or distant when starting the campaign. These will be level 1 2024 D&D 5e Rules Characters using Standard Array with standard starting equipment/money. I have a D&DBeyond account with content shared for you to join, all primary content will be offered as well as some 3rd party partners as discussed individually at session 0.

Preparing for the session

Please have a D&DBeyond Account, Discord Account, and Owlbear Account. Everything else will come together in session 0. Character images will require HeroForge (We can also build a character figure for you based on an image), no payment required. I require this similarity for immersion purposes since your characters will be our most viewed objects.

What Chris is Guts brings to the table

We will follow Rules as Written except where Rule of Cool serves to flavor interactions rather than break the game. This means, you will see opportunities to be creative with your characters, but you cannot fully derail the session with your action. We'll do tactical combat using grids in Owlbear mixed with occasional cinematic battles focused on player actions rather than positions. I provide background music when appropriate, voices and accents provided to the best of my abilities, and a working knowledge of the rules. One of our party members also provides rules assistance and HeroForge assistance. I provide maps in the VTT and images of characters and monsters as needed. These are often sourced, but sometimes made lovingly in Dungeondraft. I provide basic support with character creation and level ups as well.

Homebrew rules

No outside politics, religion, or grievances during game time. Pets/Familiars/Companions may die, but they typically will benefit from death saves or provide opportunities to be readily resurrected.

How Chris is Guts creates a safe table

Reading the content warnings, you might be scared to pieces, but I promise a fun, light-hearted game whenever possible. We'll do a quick 10-15 minute Session 0 before we begin where I'll go over the plan with everyone and ask if anyone has concerns, lines, or veils. As our stories are very flexible, I can adapt on the fly as needed and prefer this as a discussion through messages or chat as there is less room for misinterpretation this way. X, N, and O cards should be submitted as a message, but, if you feel I've missed your message, I encourage you to speak up. At the end, we'll debrief and go over Stars and Wishes for the future. I'm always looking to grow.