Lost Mine of Phandelver | Beginner Friendly | Learn to Play D&D
A simple escort to Phandalin turns deadly. Goblin ambushes, hidden secrets, and a lost mine draw you into a dangerous adventure.
$20.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Sunday - 6:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
0 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Welcome to Lost Mine of Phandelver, a classic Dungeons & Dragons adventure perfect for both new and experienced players. You and your party are hired to escort a wagon to the frontier town of Phandalin, but what begins as a simple job quickly turns into a dangerous journey filled with goblins, hidden secrets, and a long-lost mine waiting to be rediscovered. This game is designed to be beginner-friendly, and I’m happy to guide new players through the rules and help with character creation. My goal is to create a welcoming, engaging, and story-driven experience where everyone feels comfortable getting involved. You can expect a balanced mix of roleplay, exploration, and combat, with plenty of opportunities for your character to shine and influence the story. Sessions run weekly, and I aim to provide a consistent, well-paced game where players can relax, have fun, and create memorable moments together.
Game style
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Roleplay Heavy
Hexcrawl / Exploration
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(1)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Teacher, World Builder
Average response time: 24+ hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hail and well met brave adventurers. I’m a story-focused Game Master who loves weaving immersive, character-driven adventures where player choices truly matter. My games blend roleplay, exploration, and combat, with a strong emphasis on atmosphere and storytelling. At my table, everyone gets a chance to shine. Whether you’re brand new or experienced, I aim to create a welcoming, safe and engaging space where you can get fully immersed in the story. I also run my own company in 3D printing miniatures, dice making and other TTRPG accessories. So if you’re looking for a GM who brings creativity, flexibility, and a bit of magic to every session, you’re in the right place.
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Creating your character
If you're a new player, I'll help you throughout the entire process by building out a character. All characters will begin at level 1 using a Standard Array for Attributes, and may use official material from Player's Handbook, Xanathar's Guide to Everything, & Tasha's Cauldron of Everything. If you'd like to use something from another official source, just ask first. Characters can be created using D&D Beyond or any character sheet you prefer. I can help with setup if needed.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
For this campaign, you'll need the following: - Discord account - A microphone or headset suitable for use on Discord (your phone can work for this if you have a quiet area to play) - A computer, laptop, tablet, or a combination of these capable of running both Discord and FoundryVTT simultaneously. - Webcams are optional We'll use Disord to talk during the sessions. Once you secure your spot in the game, you'll receive the link to join my server. We'll use FoundryVTT for our VTT. I understand that this is a new platform for many people. However, it's straightforward to use and runs easily on most computers. There's nothing to download for it, and I'll do an orientation to it during Session Zero. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions as you prepare for the session.
What GM Connor brings to the table
- High quality maps - Discord server for gameplay - A fun, dynamic, adaptive DM-style - Collaborative atmosphere - Intense in-game challenges - A strong, evocative narrative style - Thematic background music
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How GM Connor creates a safe table
We will have a session zero to see if the group is a good fit We can talk privately about topics than can make you feel unconfortable, as well as a lines and veils document
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