Steinhardt's guide: Herresy of steel

Creating your character

Characters can be created at Session 0 or before as level 1, using standard array or point buy for stats. Character can be made within the VTT. All books can be provided through the VTT to help build the character.

Preparing for the session

Players will need a Discord acount For audio purpose, you will need to be able to hear me, but it is recommended to have a mic but not required you may post any responses or actions in the game in foudry chat. Players can create characters before the session, outside of session 0, and I can guide them on how to adapt them to the setting and narrative of the game. For characters you will need to provide a art piece to represent them in the game and that I can use to make a token for combat encounters. Rules will be discussed in session 0. Should anyone want to join in the game after the session 0, they may ask to see the extra rules being used for the game with a message to me.

What Miasmatic brings to the table

I will be hosting the game through my discord server as well as the game created in foundry vtt. I try to use character voices for any npc my players come across to help immerse themselves in the world, as well as ambient music to set the tone of the scene or combat. When it comes to combat, I prefer a fair combat that will give the players a challenge to over come and to have the players leave feeling accomplished and satisfied in their victory. I also attempt to weave a narrative into the combat to progress the story.

How Miasmatic creates a safe table

In session 0 we will set what kind of game both the players and myself expect to play. This discussion will include content and adventure type. During session players will have access to the X,N, and O cards. This is used by myself and players, X meaning stop the session immediately, we are done for today, and proceed to making sure everyone is okay. N calls for a fade to black where the scene ends and the game moves forward, and O shows that you are okay going forward with this content. During the halfway point in the session we will take a 10 to 15 minute break to go to the restroom, recenter ourselves, get snacks and drinks, etc. At the end of session we will do Stars and Wishes. players get to voice their reflections in a positive light about the game with, Stars being something your really like about the session and Wishes being what you would like to see more of appearing in the game. Lastly, the open door policy, at anytime a player needs to disengage from the game, because they feel unsafe, need a breather from the game, or have to go due to personal reasons, they may leave the game at anytime.