Free Session 0! Conquer Connected Campaigns in Eastern Farraway

Creating your character

Players will begin at level one. Session zero will consist of game discussion, basics and expectations as well as character creation. A campaign page will be opened for you on DNDBeyond. Character creation will be done during session zero and use DNDBeyond. Players will roll for stats. Rolling method: 4d6 drop lowest result five times, 5d6 once using highest three for final score. Use remaining lowest two dice rolled and assign each one to one ability score.

Preparing for the session

Like Scar said: "Be prepared!" Make sure you have the following accounts ready: Discord, Roll20, and DNDBeyond. Downloading the chrome extension Beyond 20 isn't required but highly recommended.

What Cody brings to the table

What do I bring to the table? A fair and balanced game. No one PC is the hero. Everyone is the hero. The spotlight is shared. Work together and you will all be just fine. My main goal is to build a story and shape a world with you, full of memorable moments. Do you think outside the box? Great! Have an insane idea? Go for it! I follow rule of cool and will assign whatever checks I deem appropriate for whatever it is you want to try and do. You are the character you want to play. Are you new to RPGs? I would relish at the opportunity to teach you the basics as well as provide hints and tips so that you gain confidence in your playing. I do poor impressions, decent impressions and some sound effects. I am learning to incorporate ambient music and more sound effects at the table. My combat varies from cannon fodder encounters to lull you into thinking you are all powerful to intense near TPKs to make you "Run Away! Run Away!" so in the future you will check yourselves before you wreck yourselves. This game is your story. I am simply your guide. Grab your dice and let's have some fun.

Homebrew rules

Homebrew rules: No PvP or disruptive play. We're all adults after all. RPGs are not "winnable." If you are here to "win" at this game perhaps my table is not for you. I prefer to have players "roll" for ability scores. Potion drinking is a bonus action, potion feeding is a standard action. Critical Hits will use the "Perkins rule": Max damage for your weapon plus an additional die roll. (Example: Longsword does 1d8 damage normally. On a critical hit it will do 8+bonuses+1d8 damage) Death Saves: Secret Roll between player and DM (that way other players don't know how close you are to death) Keep in mind the actions you can take on your turn... Bringing a PC back to life will be a ritual performed by three players who all contribute through various ability checks. (Mercer's Rule) Only two players are allowed to do the same skill check in the same circumstance, unless called to perform a group check. The guidance spell must be announced and cast before any skill check is performed. The help action can either grant advantage or a bonus equal to the helping players total bonus. (Example: Two players want to investigate a book shelf to look for clues, player one offers to perform the help action and has a +5 total bonus on their investigate skill, player two can either roll with advantage or add five to their ability check roll, player must announce choice before rolling) Other homebrew rules can be added as needed.

How Cody creates a safe table

During session zero the Luxton Technique Discussion will take place so that any red flags or triggers can be discussed. X, N, and O cards can be done digitally through the VTT either in general chat or whispered message to DM. Additionally, displaying X above head on webcam can be used. An open door policy will be put in place so that any player that needs to step away from the table for any reason may do so. A break at roughly the midpoint through session time will also be provided. Lastly, we will wrap up the session with a debriefing to discuss the session/game, character's feelings, player's feelings as well as any additional content that needs to be discussed.