Silverbridge Detective Agency - Test Run - Episode 1.02

Creating your character

Characters should be created before the session. Use the 4d6 (drop the lowest roll) method. Characters are starting their career, so they begin at 1st level. We'll be using D&D Beyond for the character creation.

Preparing for the session

Games will be played on Roll20, with Discord for communication. Invites will be sent out prior to the game. As soon as you can, let me know your character's name, class, and race. Super helpful if you can get me an image of how you envision your character. Also, I'll need 2-3 NPCs and how you're connected to them. Lastly, why would your character join a private detective agency?

What Zachary Hunchar brings to the table

I'll gloss over wanting everyone to have fun while being challenged--if you're not having fun, then I'm failing. I want an inclusive group, so if you wouldn't say something to Dwayne Johnson's face, then don't say it to fellow players. I'm way more interested in storytelling than I am in being a stickler for rules. That being said, I generally follow the rules for fairness. And any superseding rules are fairly agreed upon and always adhered to. I like punctuality. Do your best to be on time. I'm always looking at Discord, so keep me posted. Try updating your computer, browser, and Discord before the game. You'll need a microphone, but cameras are less important. That's up to your sense of safety. My camera will be on, unless I'm having some system problems. If you're eating, turn your camera off and mute yourself when you're not talking.

Homebrew rules

I'll play fast and loose with the rules to move the story along. That being said, I've got a new skill I call Sleuthing. Everyone gets it, and it starts at 0. Each even-level increase is +1. This reflects your growth as an investigator. Nothing else increases this (stats, skills, racial or glass benefits, magic, etc.) Sleuthing is your character's way of interpreting/remembering data and clues along the way. I'll call for rolls when I think it is appropriate. At the start of the game, the party possesses (1) Brownie Point. A Brownie Point is a boon that will help you if you're really stuck. If you don't use it during the session, you gain another, and they accumulate. However, you can only use one per mystery. If you use one, you don't get a new one at the end of the current mystery. The Silverbridge Detective Agency is just starting, and it is focused on solving crimes and upholding the law. Sometimes, there are moments where breaking the law might get you to the conclusion sooner. If you are caught by actual enforcement, your character will be fired. If a player experiences three firings (that aren't pre-planned), they will be booted. Don't make it harder for the other players.

How Zachary Hunchar creates a safe table

I'm available for out-of-game communication, not just in-game. Don't hesitate to let me know if anything upsets or concerns you. During the game, I've got X, N, and O Cards enabled.