Learn to Play Dungeons & Dragons 5e
This one-shot will take you through all of the steps of character creation, and take you on your first short adventure in the world of D&D 5E!
$20.00
/ Session
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2 players following this game
Once / Tuesday - 1:00 PM UTC
Dec 8
Session Duration / 2 hours
2 / 6 Seats Filled
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Meet your party members
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About the adventure
In this one-shot experience, you will forge your first hero from scratch, shaping their story, strengths, and destiny as you learn each step of D&D 5th Edition character creation. With your character brought to life, you’ll embark on a short but thrilling journey into a world of danger and wonder and take your first footsteps into the boundless realms of Dungeons & Dragons!
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Meet the Game Master
5.0
(40)
4 years on StartPlaying
261 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Inclusive, Creativity
Average response time: 14 hours
Response rate: 83%
About me
If you're looking for a DM who will revolutionize the way you experience D&D, look no further. I am J.R. Liggans, and I am the professional DM you're looking for. I focus my strongest efforts on creating the most immersive experience possible for you. As a professional voice actor, I turn NPCs into communities full of friends, rivals, and foes that will immerse you into your character's experiences. Using my skills as a talented writer, I develop characters and bring worlds to life by offering campaigns full of role-play opportunities. I create an experience that allows you to immerse yourself into it by combining battlemaps, music, and smoothly-flowing gameplay to give you the highest possible production value. And, by the way, I NEVER use generative AI in my work! Most of all, I value the player. My games are ALWAYS made to be inclusive so that everyone can have fun in a safe environment. So send me a message or get signed up now - it's time we create something amazing together.
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Creating your character
During the session, you will create your D&D character with my guidance.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
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What J.R. Liggans brings to the table
At my table, players can expect a fully immersive and cinematic experience built around atmosphere, emotion, and character-driven storytelling. I bring scenes to life through expressive voice acting that gives NPCs personality, depth, and distinct presence in the world. Every session features artful battlemaps designed to enhance strategy and storytelling, giving players a clear sense of environment and tactical freedom. I curate hand-picked music and ambient sound to match mood and pacing, from calm exploration to tense confrontations and climactic moments, ensuring the tone of each scene feels intentional and memorable. Combat is tactical, purposeful, and visually guided, encouraging team coordination and smart decision-making, while roleplay is rich, dramatic, and supported by characters who feel real and emotionally grounded. I aim to create a world that feels alive and cinematic, where players are immersed through sight, sound, and performance, and every session feels like stepping into a polished, story-focused fantasy adventure.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
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Safety
How J.R. Liggans creates a safe table
During the session, I will teach the proper use of safety tools like the Deck of Player Safety.
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