Curse of Strahd: Reloaded

Creating your character

PC Creation will be through D&D Beyond and you will be creating: - 2nd level PC to begin - A combination of basic starting equipment & (1) Uncommon Items - Use of Player's Handbook and Xanathar's Guide To Everything for Character Creation - Multiclassing is allowed! - Standard Array Stats beforehand OR Rolled Stats during Session 0. Rolled stats will be as rolled with a small caveat that will be discussed later! Need any help creating a PC? No worries, I'm here to help! Message me and we can set aside some time to make a character together that you're stoked to play with!

Preparing for the session

- Discord: For voice /chat - You'll be invited to a private server for this adventure alongside other adventurers and you're invited to remain for future campaigns and one-shots! - D&D Beyond: PC Sheet or Physical (if you're so inclined) - A Mic / Headset / Some way to communicate verbally with myself and your fellow adventurers - Maps will be through Owlbear Rodeo, no sign up required! You'll all be given a link to the maps at the appropriate time

What Wizened Turtle brings to the table

What to Expect from My Games: - We shall respect the rules but I believe that Rule of Cool makes stories unforgettable—expect flexibility when it counts! - Sessions come alive with immersive ambiance and occasional background music to set the mood. - I dabble in character voices to add flavor - Combat is challenging but not impossible, designed to be strategic and engaging without grinding players down. However, this doesn't mean you'll just breeze through, be prepared to think outside the box! - You’ll occasionally run into puzzles, social situations that require a bit more finesse and other situations that cannot be solved with a big stick! Bring your creativity!

Homebrew rules

We have a few but we'll cover those real quick before the session! Nothing too crazy, just some quality-of-life rule updates and other things to keep everything moving smoothly

How Wizened Turtle creates a safe table

This table is for everyone. Period! We respect each other’s boundaries, identities, and autonomy. Discrimination or harmful behavior of any kind results in immediate removal from the group. No exceptions, 'kay? Pre‑Session Check‑In (10–15 minutes) Before each game, we’ll briefly talk about: • Boundaries and comfort levels • Tone for the session • Any topics to avoid or handle gently • Goals for playstyle and group vibe Lines, Veils & Safety Tools • Lines: Hard boundaries. These will not appear in the game. • Veils: Topics that may exist but will fade to black. Curse of Strahd includes heavy themes, so we’ll keep these elements present but softened to avoid overwhelming anyone, unless the group as a whole is open to experiencing this without any filtering. Green / Yellow / Red System • Green: We’re good to continue. • Yellow: Slow down or shift away from the current topic. • Red: Immediate stop. We take a break, reset, and address the concern privately or as a group—whatever the player prefers. This is a collaborative, safe space. Everyone is responsible for helping maintain it. Open Dialogue After each session, I’ll ask for feedback: • What worked • What didn’t • What you want more or less of This helps shape the game into something we all enjoy.