Learn to Play The One Ring 2e
From the Prancing Pony, set off for adventure! Best monstrous dangers, save the common folk, and become a hero!
$20.00
/ Session
Details
Once / Saturday - 4:00 PM UTC
Jul 25
Session Duration / 2–3 hours
0 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Gather 'round the hearth at the Prancing Pony. Tell tales of your journeys on behalf of Gilraen, and head northward to shine torchlight on the rising shadow! ~ ~ ~ Learn to play the One Ring 2e, the official Lord of the Rings RPG! ⚔️ Raise sword and shield against the forces of shadow! 🍀 Give hope and fortune to the people of Middle-Earth 🔥 Camp and explore the legendary wilderness of Eriador 🥾 Adventure as champion, warden, treasure-hunter, scholar, or captain 🪶 Craft your own adventure in this iconic fantasy world! Over Hill and Under Hill is the new starter set for The One Ring 2e. Prepare for endless adventure through the vast reaches of Middle-Earth with your first heroic journey into the North Downs following the tales of a harried hunter.
Game style
Hexcrawl / Exploration
Theater of the Mind
Puzzle / Mystery Focused
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(20)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
57 games hosted
Highly rated for: Inclusive, Beginner Friendly, Storytelling
Average response time: 5 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
I offer: 🏳️🌈 A welcoming, inclusive play style 🔥 Player-focused flair and action 🧭 Open-ended storytelling following player cues 🎭 In-game action, horror, awe, and comedy ⚖️ Settings with themes of justice and transformation 📆 Over a decade of game mastering experience 🖋️ Know-how with dozens of systems Even in the midst of death-defying adventure or bone-chilling horror, I aim to be a warm and welcoming game master. LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC players can expect respect at my tables. I've run games for children, seniors, and all ages in between. Safety tools such as the X Card are always part of my table. I suffuse hope, respect, and warmth into every session I run. That's why I go by the Gentle GM. At thirteen, three of us huddled around the Dungeons & Dragons 3e starter set, laughing at a natural 20 to breakdown a door with the fighter's head. In high school, I found the Call of Cthulhu rulebook and made investigators, still clueless how to actually play. In 2014 with the launch of D&D 5e and Call of Cthulhu 7e, I committed to running these games and an old love sparked brilliantly to life! I've since taught dozens their first TTRPG! I'm an inveterate game dabbler. If you're curious if I run a particular game, just ask! I'm up to the challenge to try something new you're excited to play. I run games full-time. You can expect preparation and dedication at my table. Local cafes and bars also host my game sessions and workshops. My newsletter and itch page also share game design reflections and projects. Images are used with permission from James' RPG Art, https://jamesrpgart.com.
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Creating your character
Caleb | The Gentle GM will provide pre-made character sheets for you to choose from after you sign up or at the start of the game.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Players will need: 1) Discord profile and to join the Gentle GM server 2) A mic and headphones (webcam is encouraged, but not required) 3) An internet connection
What Caleb | The Gentle GM brings to the table
My players say it better than I can: "Caleb’s tables feel inclusive and safe. I love how he encourages player creativity. He tailors his games to the play group, so they are the right level of challenging and the right balance of battles and social encounters." - Cindy "Caleb's storytelling, world-building, knowledge of different systems, and ability to create an inclusive, safe space for every single player at the table is (and I say this with my whole chest) exceptional." - Jenna "When you sit down to play a game at one of his tables, you feel like you interact with the world and story better than I have felt anywhere else... it's like being given the keys to your dad's classic car on date night. Every game with Caleb is a breath of fresh air." - Matt "Caleb taught me to play D&D when I was 11... 9 years later, and I’m playing every week with a group that never would have formed if it wasn’t for Caleb inspiring me with his storytelling." - Nyx Nackle
Equipment needed to play
Headphones
Computer
Internet
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Caleb | The Gentle GM creates a safe table
For safety tools, you can expect: 1. The X Card hard pauses the session. No explanation needed. 2. Open Door: Step away or leave without penalty. 3. Content Warnings: These are in the listing. Any questions? 4. Rating: I'm expecting a PG or PG-13 game depending on player feedback. 5. Lines: What content do we want to exclude altogether? 6. Veils: What content do we want to fade to black? 7. Fast forward/Rewind: Jump ahead or revisit due to sensitive content.
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