Tomb of Hope & Fear: A Daggerheart Play by Post set in Chult!

Creating your character

Character creation can happen offline or during our "0 Session" via Discord. We will use the Demiplane website to create and manage our character sheets, but everything else will happen via Discord. I am open to customization, including "Void" content, but would like the chance to approve them ahead of time. For newer players, I can walk you through character creation step by step if needed. I can also provide pregenerated characters for anyone who doesn't want to make one. We will begin our campaign with all characters at level 1, but if new players join later in the campaign, they can start at whatever level the rest of the party has reached.

Preparing for the session

Come with an open mind and a desire to have a good time! You'll also need an internet connection that can handle Discord. As stated, Demiplane will be used for character sheets. All of the above programs can be accessed via free accounts.

What Bar-D-McFly brings to the table

Colorful online maps, handouts, and tokens! Descriptions, unique NPCs and storytelling that will draw you into the land of Chult! A world of wonder and fantasy, where anything is possible!

Homebrew rules

I usually like to use the optional "massive damage" threshold rule for Daggerheart, but am open to any homebrew rules (or none) based on party consensus!

How Bar-D-McFly creates a safe table

My games are built on four pillars: fun, safety, inclusion, and communication! Fun: The reason we all come together to play is to have fun, so that's what we're going to do! I find the rules are an important part of that, because they keep things fair and consistent. However, the "Rule of Cool" is just as important as any rule in any handbook, because we all want our characters to shine! I am open to altering the rules to fit anything that makes the game more fun, as long as it keeps things fair and balanced for everyone. You can expect a healthy balance between combat, exploration, and social interaction for most sessions, but I am open to adapting to what my players prefer. Safety: While conflict is key to good storytelling, and we will certainly be facing a fare share of danger, evil and injustice, no one should come away from a session feeling anxious, unsafe, or unhappy. We gather at the table to uplift and be uplifted! Some players are shy about role play, because it can feel risky and even awkward. I am happy you're here, whether you want to immerse yourself completely into your character, or simply describe to me the things your character says and does, and do little role-playing at all! The setting of Chult is full of peril, and presents themes of cultural interactions that loosely reflect painful elements of real world history. I like to tackle those themes by presenting them in a way that challenges "the norm". I strive to do this in a way that makes everyone feel safe and respected. Having said that, an open world with collaborative players means the story might take us in directions even I did not expect. I try to adapt to what the group wants, whether that's going in a gritty direction or keeping things fairly light. I institute the following tools as a way to ensure everyone feels safe as we work our way through finding that sweet spot for everyone: I send out a Google Form with a checklist that includes my own limits and boundaries (Lines and Veils) as well as gathering player feedback on their own limits, triggers, or preferences (Luxon technique/Monte Cook RPG Consent Checklist). I start every campaign with a "0 Session," in which I have an open conversation about everyone's expectations. Inclusion: Everyone is welcome at my table! As long as you are willing to treat others with kindness and respect, this is where you belong. My decade of experience as a Social Studies and Spanish teacher, and as a school counselor, have taught me to value the experiences of others and to examine my own biases. My goal is always to make sure all people and groups (real or in our fictional setting) are represented and treated with dignity and respect. Communication: I am a very open person, and I love to communicate. If a problem, misunderstanding, or concern arises, I want to talk it through until everyone feels comfortable. I can be discreet and diplomatic where needed, or direct if that's what is called for. I have an open door policy, and I welcome communication via Discord, the StartPlaying messaging platform, or any other mode of communication that works for you.