Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus - NEW

Creating your character

- Please come to Session 0 without a specific character, but with a few ideas of a race/class you'd like to play. - If you join after the group's Session 0, we'll have a 1-on-1 Session 0, and following that you can build your character in Roll20 (+ D&D Beyond if desired) using the Charactermancer, before the game. - There are no evil characters, "neutral" characters that are veiled evil characters, no emo loners who don't trust others. You can have a checkered past in this game, which we'll discuss at Session 0. Characters should get along with others. - Characters will enter at the same level as the rest of the party. - Launch Roll20 game so I can assign you a character sheet. - To make a character, roll for stats in Roll20 chat (4d6 drop the lowest * 6). You may opt for Standard Array if you dislike your rolls. - Please allow time for the DM to review your character before the game. - Include at least 2 paragraphs of background story with at least one named person in their story. - Choose a town near or in Elturel, or Baldur's Gate. This adventure has specific background customizations if you're from Baldur's Gate. - Fill in physical description and personality traits, ideals, bonds and flaws. Please do not choose the "do not trust others" trait. - If using D&D Beyond character sheet, you still need to roll for and use ability score rolls from the Roll20 chat.

Preparing for the session

- Computer and Internet required. High speed internet will make for a more enjoyable experience. - Mic and headphones required (speakers cause echo). - Set up free accounts on Roll20 and Discord. - Recommend Chrome or Firefox browser for Roll20. - Install Discord app on computer. Join Ajax D&D server. - Install Beyond20 app in browser if using D&D Beyond character sheet. - Grant permission for audio (and video, if desired) in Roll20 with your browser if you wish to hear audio in game. - Send token image to Ajax DM (or select one from Ajax DM collection). - If you require a familiar or Wild Shape forms or Summon creatures, please alert Ajax DM well before the game.

What Allison - Ajax DM brings to the table

Ajax DM uses official D&D 5e campaign materials supplemented with additional detailed full-color maps, 3D dice rolling, Dynamic Lighting (revealing maps as you explore), scripts to automate manual tasks, purchased tokens, sourcebook/compendium sharing in Roll20. We use Discord for audio and each group gets its own channels to talk between games.

Homebrew rules

At my table, fire spells do not work in water. You can drop your weapon or torch and unsheathe a weapon instead of taking an action for two interact with objects. Flanking is allowed for Advantage. No evil characters. I roll for Encounters during Short and Long Rests. Elves must complete 8 hours for a Long Rest (4 hours meditation, 4 hours of light duty). Dynamic Lighting will limit what you can see based on the Darkvision you have. Those without Darkvision will have 5' of sight in dark environments so you can find your token on the map, and must rely on others or light sources to find their way.

How Allison - Ajax DM creates a safe table

We'll have a table rules and safety discussion as part of the group Session 0 or in a private 1-on-1. This is a welcoming table and we expect respect and kindness for all. Rape and Sexual Assault will not be part of our game. If you are entering the campaign after the group Session 0, please book a paid 1-on-1 with Ajax DM prior to starting the game. No homebrew characters. There are no evil characters, "neutral" characters that are veiled evil characters, no emo loners who don't trust others. In this campaign, you can have a checkered past.