Draw Steel Against Strahd | Heroic Dark Fantasy Adventure 🌈​

Creating your character

Characters will start at level 1, created through Forge Steel (a web app designed specifically for Draw Steel). Pre-generated character sheets will be available! Your character should be a hero and should be motivated to work with other heroes. We'll talk more about character creation during session zero; you'll need to create a character in Forge Steel or choose a pre-gen before session 1.

Preparing for the session

Before session zero, you'll need: - a free Discord account (which you'll use to join my server) - a filled-out consent checklist (linked in the prep materials) - a working microphone - headphones, or other way to prevent audio feedback Before session 1, you'll need: - a level 1 character created through Forge Steel, or one of the pre-gen characters Strongly suggested: - a working webcam - a device with a large screen, e.g. laptop or desktop computer—tablets and mobile phones often struggle with the VTT

What GM Emi brings to the table

I provide: - Visual aids on Foundry, including NPC art and maps for combat - A Discord server for in-game and out-of-game chatting and questions - Immersive ambient music and soundscapes - Interesting NPCs - A welcoming, inclusive environment - Plenty of opportunities for heroics, roleplay, and fun

How GM Emi creates a safe table

I'll send out a Google Form before Session 0 to inquire about players' limits and preferences. We'll review these limits (anonymized) together, and limits will always be available for quick reference. In our Session 0, we'll discuss the desired tone and stakes of the game as a group. We'll also establish connections between player characters and tie backstories together; we may build characters together. During sessions, we'll use a traffic light system to indicate if anyone needs to stop or check in. Traffic light cards will be available on the VTT, and everyone is also welcome to use this system verbally—or just say "hey, wait, I'd like to check in about that"! Debriefing (via Stars and Wishes) will take place at the end of every session, and I'll be available for further debriefing between sessions if necessary. Feedback and player safety is very important to me! Players are also encouraged to use the Discord server to chat and debrief with each other between sessions.