Teeth in the Dark | Play the Monsters!

Creating your character

We'll start discussing character concepts before Session 0 in our private Discord server. This is where you can share ideas, ask questions about the world, and start thinking about who your level 6 character is and what drives them. During Session 0, we'll flesh out characters together, including: - Finalizing your character's mechanical build - Establishing your reputation and past expoits - Determining how you know each other (or will meet) - Integrating your backstory into the world Starting Level: 6 - Stat Generation: We will use the Heroic Array (17, 15, 13, 12, 10, 8) - Resources: All official content is available, plus Unearthed Arcana with approval. Homebrew ideas need to be checked and approved, but I'm pretty lenient, as long as it's balanced ;) Come with ideas, not finished sheets. We'll build your heroes together!

Preparing for the session

To play, you'll need: - Discord Account (free): Our primary communication hub. Create one at discord.com if you don't have one already. I'll send you a server invite once you're booked. -- CAMERA is mandatory! - D&D Beyond Account (free): For character sheets and rules reference. Sign up at dndbeyond.com. I'll share campaign access for any resources you need. That's it! Everything else happens in our Discord server and during our sessions.

What Hermann brings to the table

A Living, Breathing World: - Vivid scene-setting with detailed descriptions that help you picture exactly where you are - Ambient music and sound effects to enhance immersion - Visual aids: maps, images, and handouts when they add to the story - A world that reacts to your choices. Your decisions matter and have real consequences - I'll reflect that as level 5 characters, you have the resources and reputation to shake regions Player-Centered Storytelling: - Your backstory matters: I weave character backgrounds into the main narrative so everyone gets their moments to shine - Collaborative creativity: Got a cool idea? Let's make it work! I embrace creative solutions and the Rule of Cool while keeping the game fair and balanced A Safe, Inclusive Space: - Open communication: We discuss boundaries and comfort levels in Session Zero - Welcoming to all: LGBTQ+ friendly, and judgment-free

How Hermann creates a safe table

Your safety and comfort are my top priorities. Here's how we'll maintain a welcoming table: Before Session 0: - I'll send you a confidential Lines & Veils form to fill out privately. This covers content you want completely avoided (Lines) and content you're okay with existing in the world but don't want spotlighted (Veils) - All responses are kept confidential and will be respected without question or explanation required During Session 0: - We'll discuss table expectations and comfort levels as a group (without requiring anyone to share private boundaries) - I'll explain our safety tools: X-Card (stop this content now), N-Card (no, let's not go there), O-Card (okay, this is getting intense, let's pause) - We'll establish how to use these tools in our digital format (quick Discord message or video signal) - We'll talk about content rating for the campaign and any themes we want to explore or avoid Throughout The Campaign: - Safety tools are always available—use them at any time, no questions asked - You can always message me privately if something comes up - We'll do brief check-ins at session start and end - If anything uncomfortable happens, we'll address it promptly and adjust course - Your Lines & Veils can be updated anytime After Difficult Sessions: - We'll do a brief debrief if the session was intense - I'm available for private follow-up conversations if needed This is a collaborative story. Everyone should feel respected, heard, and safe.