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Creating your character

Characters will be created at level 1 using Common options. Uncommon and Rare options may be approved on a case-by-case basis. The Uncommon backgrounds provided in the Player's Guide are all approved. We will use the Free Archetype variant rule, which can only be used to take the Druid or Wizard multiclass archetype, as described in the "Spellcasting for Everyone" section of the Player's Guide. You may begin creating your character as soon as you join. You will need to make your character in Pathbuilder, free and paid versions are both acceptable.

Preparing for the session

You will need: - A computer, laptop, or mobile device - An internet connection - Discord (Free, app or browser) - A free account on Tableplop - A free account on Pathbuilder - OPTIONAL: A paid account on Pathbuilder. It's a one-time $7 fee that grants you access to variant rules, like Free Archetype, and allows you to save your character to the cloud.

What Erika brings to the table

My play-by-post GMing features: - At least 1 update each day - Evocative narration to immerse you in the world and the story - Meaningful dialogue and conversations with NPCs - Easy-to-read combat trackers always accompanied by an image of the battle map to help visualize the scene - Art to set scenes and highlight cool moments (none of which is AI-generated!) We will use the RPGSage Discord bot—a dice roller and proxy handler that allows us to post messages as if made by the characters themselves. Tableplop is a web-based, mobile-friendly virtual tabletop where the maps for encounters will be accessed. My professional background is in education, and I call on those skills frequently to help new players learn the system and tools that I love. I primarily stick to Rules as Written, but I may deviate if presented with a really good reason.

Homebrew rules

When rolling a hero point, if the new result is the same as the original, you may keep rolling until you get a new result. You may "call your shot" to use a hero point on a secret check. For example, "If I critically fail that Stealth roll, I will use a hero point." If a hero point is expended in this way, I will reroll for you privately, then let you know that your hero point has been used once we've moved on from the event.

How Erika creates a safe table

Bigotry is strictly prohibited from my games, in or out of character. This includes, but is not limited to, racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, and intentionally misgendering another. Any instances of bigotry is grounds for immediate dismissal. Each player will have their own private channel on the Discord server that is only accessible by themselves and me in case any private discussions need to be had. I am also available to talk over voice or video chat upon request. Each player will be required to complete an anonymous Lines and Veils form before beginning, which can be added to at any time. X, N, and O can be raised by reacting to a message, which is not anonymous, or by privately messaging the letter to me and I will adjudicate the scene as necessary (so I would know the sender but the other players would not).