Razing Ravnica (A DC20 Homebrew EPIC Adventure)

Creating your character

Novice level characters will be created at Session 0. Our decision to start the campaign at Novice level is to allow you to play through the events that will forge the foundation for your character. Your character will progress to level 0 before reaching level 1 and beyond. 0.11 will be released soon and will provide the combat pillar to level 20. While we do not have an upper limit in mind, you can expect to play from the humble beginnings as a Novice character through higher level play. All required material (DC20 Core Rules and DC20 Magazines) will be provided once you join our Discord. Players should think about what Guild they would like to be a part of (Info in our Discord Channel). This decision can be made at Session 0. Players are not required to be from the same Guild. We will be incorporating many of the upcoming Beta 0.11 changes such as Initiative, Bonus Damage, Skill changes, etc. The most important thing for Session 0 is to bring a character concept that can be fleshed out. Details such as: -What Guild do you belong to? -Who is an NPC in your guild that you interact with regularly? -What are your characters ambitions in Ravnica? -What is your current job in Ravnica? -What do you like to do with your free time? We strive to include as much detail as you provide into the world so we can tailor the experience to you, our devoted players!

Preparing for the session

A Discord account (free) is needed for voice and text chat. A Roll20 account (free) is needed for the VTT. See the section on Character Creation for more information. Required materials will be provided via Discord.

What RollWithUsDMs brings to the table

This game provides a unique experience since it is a co-run game, being DM'd by the Husband & Wife team of Roll With Us DMs. Since Gary and Ali both have their own strengths, you get the benefit of both of their expertise. You get two DMs which means that the action does not have to pause if a DM needs to step away for a moment. Another benefit of having two DMs is that one of us can be working in the background on setting up the next scene, helping a player with a question, etc without disrupting the pace. Having two DMs also leads to more dynamic NPC interactions since we can each RP an NPC rather than just one DM voicing multiple characters. Ali is the master world builder who elegantly brings the setting to life. She spins world events using your back story and choices to produce a world that you will care deeply about. Gary has a strong grasp of the ever expanding DC20 rules set. He is constantly staying on the cutting edge of this upcoming game system. He provides interesting combats, skill challenges, chases, hazards, and other game play experiences that pair perfectly with the world Ali weaves. We have a custom DC20 character sheet which makes organizing your characters information a breeze. All rolls can be accomplished from the sheet including adding any amount of Advantage or DisAdvantage. The character sheet has been updated since and its even better now, but here is what it looked like in 0.9.5 https://youtu.be/74LwCk0K-Yg?si=wktCdf5OefAoLZ8P

Homebrew rules

We will be incorporating Beta 0.11 as much as possible from Session 0 onward. These changes include: -The upcoming Initiative system which seamlessly blends exploration and encounters. PCs gain bonus movement on their first turn equal to 2 + Agility. -Consolidated Skills. Each Attribute has 2 associated skills. PCs start with 4 + Int skill points instead of 5 + Int. This consolidation makes your character concepts easier to build and more enjoyable at the table. -Improved rules for some conditions like Burning and Bleeding which make them more impactful. Burning requires a skill check to remove. Bleeding removes 1 stack per hp that you would heal instead of removing all stacks of bleed from magical healing. -New Dodge Action. This removes Full Dodge. Each Dodge action lets you impose one instance of DisAdvantage on on attack against you before the start of your next turn. You choose when and how to spend your Dodge Actions! -New Disengage Action. This removes Full Disengage. Each Disengage action is a full disengage from a single creature. Only Disengage from the creatures that you need to! -Cut Conditions: Disoriented, Frightened, Incapacitated, Invisible, Paralyzed, Petrified, Terrified, and Weakened. These may still exist in the game but no longer have keywords and instead will just be described. -Charisma gives a bonus to Saves instead of providing Grit Points. Grit becomes a General Talent. -Homebrew Rules: When you use Analyze Creature and get at least a 10, future attempts will give Stat Block info on a 10 as if you had a success (each 5). Medicine Kits (being renamed to Survival Kits in 0.11) can be used on non Bloodied targets.

How RollWithUsDMs creates a safe table

Session 0 will be used to discuss expectations and red lines so we have the foundation for a successful campaign. We have an Open Door policy through our Discord channel. Discord messages are answered promptly, especially if there are concerns. Breaks are provided when needed. You are always welcome to step away if you need to. Unique to Roll With Us co-run games, one of the DMs can step away without having to pause the action.