Trial and Error: Experiments Gone Awry | Scifi Fantasy Mystery

Creating your character

For Trail and Error, players will be level 5. If you choose to bring/create your own, we will be using Dark Matter alongside 2024 5e content and must be sent to me for review no later than 24 hours before session starts. (If you have a character idea that incorporates other sources, get with me - I am happy to work with you!) Stats will be determined using the "roll 4d6 and drop the lowest".

Preparing for the session

I encourage webcams as that helps with roleplaying, but it is not a requirement. A reliable mic, along with a Discord and Roll20 account, are necessary for the game. If you are bringing a character, you will need GM approval no later than 24 hours before start (this allows time for review and creating the sheet/token in Roll20). If you are using a premade character, your selection should be made at least 24 hours before session to allow time to review and ask any mechanics questions in the Session Zero Discord post. Once added to the Discord channel, players are strongly encouraged to read through the Session Zero post and ask any additional questions/clarifications they may have.

What Britt S. brings to the table

We will use Roll20 for this adventure, with premade level 5 characters available for players to choose from. Players may bring or create their own characters as long as they are signed up by 24 hours before we start. (Any PC creation limitations will be listed in the Session Zero post). The map will utilize lighting to help with the atmosphere. As we move through the session, players will find I run with Rules as Written (RAW) with a heavy emphasis on tell me how you do the "cool thing" and we will see what the dice have to say! I also encourage players to flex their roleplaying skills - if you have a voice or quirk for your character, lean into it, as I will be doing the same for the NPC's you all will meet.

Homebrew rules

**NOTE - if the players can do it, so can the enemies!** Flanking: Players must be on opposite sides of the enemy for advantage on their attack Cleaving: Extra damage from a killing blow given to a second enemy within 5ft of the initial enemy. The attack roll must hit the AC of both enemies for the damage to be given Potion Consumption FOR YOURSELF: Using your action allows you to gain the max benefit of the potion. You can opt to use your bonus action instead and roll for the healing instead. FOR OTHERS: This will always require an action and the healing will need to be rolled. Critical Hit Modification: On a critical hit, roll 1 die and then add the max damage for you damage die. ( e.g. 2d8 damage: 5 (rolled)+ 8 (max) = 13 dmg.) Additional Notes For Leveled One Shots You may choose a +1 weapon OR +1 armor, otherwise you begin with your classes starting equipment. Additionally, roll 2 d100's to see what magic items your character starts with.

How Britt S. creates a safe table

Session Zero will be handled as a post to in the discord channel for each planned session. Players are encouraged to post their lines/veils, debriefing, and Stars and Wishes in this channel. If any one prefers to keep those private, I welcome a direct message to me via Discord.