The Colosseum - Monstrous Nightmares (LVL 11 one-shot)

Creating your character

Character Creation 🏹 - All characters start at level 11 - Ability scores can be standard array, point buy, or rolling (If rolling, the sum of your 6 stats must be at or below 75 with no stat above 17 or below 6) - HP always takes the standard amount each level - All material spell components, non-magical weapons and armor are free - Each player gets one uncommon item and one rare item - Characters can be made in D&D Beyond, Roll 20, or anything else you want as long as there is a link to view it - Pre-generated characters available upon request List of Approved Content ✅ - All WotC material and optional content - Both D&D 5e 2014 and 2024 content (2014 and 2024 rules can not be mixed, must choose one or the other) - Multiclassing and feats - Tasha's Origin Customization - Any homebrew or 3rd party classes or items must be sent to me in discord for review at least 2 hours before game time List of Banned or Modified Content/Spells ❌ Spells - Silvery Barbs - Sylune's Viper - A character only benefits from sanctuary every OTHER turn - Summoning more than 1 creature at a time - Any summons without concentration (Paladin steeds, familiars, and subclass minions like Beastmaster, Drakewarden, etc. are allowed) - Spells that make you invincible without concentration (Blink, Rope Trick, etc.) - Polymorph only gives 1/2 the max HP of the creature you transform into - Counterspell always uses the 2024 rules, and the spell slot IS lost upon a successful counterspell - Command doesn't force a creature to end its turn but can be used to force movement or going prone Books - The entire Northland's World book - The entire Grim Hollow book Classes/Subclasses - Twilight Cleric - Divination Wizard - Chronurgy Wizard - Oath of Watcher Paladin - Druids are no longer able to refresh their temporary HP in wild shape using spell slots, only their original wild shape charges - Grave Cleric curse now give disadvantage on the NEXT saving throw, not ALL saving throws Feats/Backgrounds - Family First only gives advantage to you and ONE other character, not all - All Dragonmark feats Items - Mind Sharpener for non-artificers - Sorcerer shards Other - Minecraft or Rick and Morty Content - Infinite AC/HP glitches - Shadar-Kai, Yuan-Ti, and Satyr races - Scrolls as items - Potions as items (Potions of Healing and Potions of Resistance to ONE type of damage are allowed) - Certain magic items upon DM review

Preparing for the session

Required Materials: - Microphone - Consistent internet connection - Discord account (Free): https://discord.com - Roll20 account (Free): https://app.roll20.net - (Optional) DnD Beyond account (Free): https://www.dndbeyond.com/en - (Optional) Beyond 20 (Free DND Beyond browser extension): https://beyond20.here-for-more.info/

What GM Eclipse brings to the table

You'll experience a variety of custom tokens, dynamic, shifting battle maps, and unique twists on DND's rules to breathe new life into the classics. Ambient music will be provided and player voice acting is encouraged but not required for increased immersion!

Homebrew rules

Custom rules for games in this server: 0) Rule of Cool at DM digression 1) All potions take a bonus action. Health potions: Bonus action rolls for health. Action or out of combat takes max health. 2) No PVP unless all parties agree. 3) All players start with 1 heroic inspiration and more can be earned through creative, thematic, or resourceful gameplay. 2024 Human race starts with 2. 4) When rolling with advantage via the 2024 lucky feat, family first feat, etc. you must call its use BEFORE the first dice is rolled 5) Flanking rules apply to most monsters unless it is a boss monster

How GM Eclipse creates a safe table

Feel free to send me a DM on discord if you feel the session's direction is making you uncomfortable for any reason!