RotFM - Where Winter Never Ends, Survival Is Victory

Creating your character

Will this happen during the first session, or before it starts? Ideally before season 1. Creating can be done on DnD beyond or in roll20. A game link will be provided to Roll20 to allow players to customize there token (or if you chose, provide me a description and I can have a token and image ready for you). How will stats be decided? Please generate stats by rolling 4d6 and dropping the lowest die to obtain your total. Perform this 6 times for your base stats. You can then assign stats based on your personnel preference. What will their starting level be? Players will start at level 1 and advancement will be via Milestone to minimize the book keeping. Where will the characters be created? Characters can be created in DnD Beyond or in Roll20. Link to Roll20 and Discord will be provided in the Startplaying information. Are there any specific books they should or shouldn't refer to? I have most core books to allow for a wide choice of classes/feats. Season 0 is free Roll20 Pro account for game play

Preparing for the session

Please have the following installed or available for use to participate in the game: Discord Link: https://discord.gg/ACj75KUcC Roll20 Instance: https://app.roll20.net/join/21816655/qMbOgQ A working mic If you are using Firefox as your browser: ensure the Beyond20 browser extension is installed. if you are using Chrome as your browser: ensure the Beyond 20 browser extension. You will need to run two active tabs (one with your DnD Beyond character and one with the roll20 VTT). A steady internet connection is recommended, so as not to lag out. If you have any questions on setting please feel free to ask.

What Victor brings to the table

To bring the frozen world of Icewind Dale to life, I use a dedicated Discord audio bot for atmospheric background music, environmental sounds, and thematic soundscapes. You’ll also encounter custom visuals, detailed maps and handouts throughout the adventure to help immerse you in the frozen wilderness, isolated towns, ancient ruins, and dangers lurking beneath the ice. We’ll use Roll20 grid maps and built-in turn/initiative tracking to keep combat organized, visual, and engaging. Expect a mix of heroic action and tactical strategy—positioning matters, terrain can make the difference between life and death and teamwork will be essential when facing the dangerous creatures of the North. Exploration and survival are also important, so expect the environment itself to be part of the challenge. The campaign combines dark fantasy, survival, mystery and heroic adventure. The dangers of Icewind Dale are real, but the goal is to create a game where players can take risks, make meaningful choices and ultimately become the heroes who stand against the endless winter. Player comfort is a priority, so we will use the X-Card system to ensure everyone feels safe and supported at the table. Standard loot tables can be boring, so I actively tailor magic items and rewards to the party. Finding an amazing magic item is much more exciting when it is something your character—or someone in the group—can actually use. I’ll also work with you to incorporate your character into the adventure, whether you arrive with a detailed backstory or need help creating one from scratch. I have a Roll20 Pro account to support the campaign with enhanced virtual tabletop features. I’m also available on Discord outside of sessions for questions, character creation assistance, build discussions or anything else related to the game. Session 0 is free, giving us a chance to make sure I understand your expectations, play style and what you want from your Icewind Dale adventure before the campaign begins.

Homebrew rules

Home rules: Crit damage: Double your dice (you crit 4d6 vice 2d6!) Drinking a healing potion is a bonus action.

How Victor creates a safe table

What will you go over in Session 0? Pick your class, set up your token and get a rough idea of your backstory. I also like go over any questions the player may have. How do you do aftercare? Discord for questions are welcome. Please reach out with any questions you may have. Comfortable/Uncomfortable: Use X in chat, X in voice or send a whisper to me. We can pause the game, I will check with the player to ensure I understand the problem and take action as needed to resolve it.