Myths of Avaros | High Fantasy, A World Without Gods

Creating your character

We'll do a session 0 to make characters and discuss boundaries and content warnings. Characters will start at level 3, with the Standard Array for stats. Core classes only, but subclasses, races, and backgrounds allowed from Xanathar's, Volo's, Tasha's, and SCAG. Variant options from Tasha's Cauldron of Everything allowed, and encouraged for anyone playing a Ranger. Characters will be stored on Roll20, where rolls will also be made.

Preparing for the session

DM me on Discord, letting me know that you're a player in my game, and I'll invite you to a Discord server where we'll play. Make a Roll20 account if you haven't already.

What unknownmercury brings to the table

I'll provide maps for both combat and exploration, and I'll have a bot recording everything so people can review the session afterwards and make notes, as well as a Discord server I'll be using specifically for StartPlaying games. We'll mostly use Rules as Written, but if something is cool enough the rules can be broken. Generally speaking, an Ability or Skill Check doesn't have automatic failure or automatic success. Nat 1s and 20s are cool, but they don't mean anything outside of combat. I'll give inspiration for good roleplaying, good combat ideas, and for clever solutions to problems.

Homebrew rules

Drinking a potion is a bonus action. We'll be using Crunchy Crits; roll the dice once, add the full value of the dice, and any relevant modifiers. So for instance, a Rogue getting a critical on a rapier (1d8) with 2d6 sneak attack would roll 1d8+2d6+8(rapier)+12(sneak attack)+dexterity for damage. I like that more than potentially rolling three ones and getting awful damage.

How unknownmercury creates a safe table

Session 0 will be focused on discussing boundaries. Lines and Veils will be implemented to make sure what lines won't be crossed and what will be safely hidden away. At the end of every session, I make a point to ask my players if there are any "questions, comments, or concerns", and this is a great time to mention things you liked as well as things you disliked in the session. If you're not comfortable airing it to the group as a whole, DM me and I will make sure to avoid implementing it in the future, including shutting it down if other players bring it up. We'll also take breaks, usually midway through a session but sometimes earlier or later depending on the momentum of the group and how people are feeling. Players are free to step away at any time, just let us know when you do so we don't try to address you or interact with your character in your absence. After particularly intense scenes or emotional moments I'll also check in with the players and see if we need a break.