The Red Widow | Play-By-Post (PBP)

Creating your character

Players will need to create their characters on dndbeyond.com (DDB), the official D&D website and its accompanying app. * Characters will start at level 3. * Use the standard (27) point buy for ability scores. (This is a selection in DDB.) * Use fixed HP for your hit points (not rolled HP). (This is a selection in DDB.) * Players may use any of the material available in my campaign on DDB. I am also open to discussing homebrewed items and character features. Character creation can be discussed and developed in Session 0, and I am always happy to help with character creation!

Preparing for the session

To prepare for a game, you'll need the following: * A free account on Owlbear Rodeo, a virtual table top (VTT), used for maps * A free account on dndbeyond.com, the official D&D website, used for character creation and maintenance * A free account on Discord, a communication platform, used for hosting games I'm happy to help newcomers get these set up, and to help in character creation!

What Bellapax brings to the table

I provide access to all of the relevant D&D materials through dndbeyond.com. You need only a reliable internet connection, a computer or mobile device, and your imagination! While the rules are important, my games are focused on fun and story first and foremost. Your character and their backstory will be integrated into the overarching narrative and history of Torven. The setting is a fully realized open-world in which, players are encouraged to explore and investigate whatever they wish. I also provide art, maps (via Owlbear.rodeo), music and poetry (some original and some through links to Spotify and/or YouTube), emotionally complex and rounded non-player characters (NPCs), and more!

Homebrew rules

Table rules include: *Advantage on attacks from flanking for both characters and enemies *FAFO: Feel free to do as you like, but actions have consequences. (All of the important nonplayer characters (NPCs) have full stat blocks) *Rule of Lazy: It's ultimately up to players to remember their characters' details and abilities. I'll do my best to keep up with this sort of thing, but if we both forget, then opportunities might be lost. (Caveat: I always help new players keep track of their character's abilities.) * Rule of Cool: Rules are bendable. If you come up with something really cool that technically violates the rules of the game, I will likely allow it. The point is fun and story after all! * Player versus player (PvP) is allowed with the consent of all players involved. * Taking a potion is an Action, and administering a potion to another character is a Bonus Action If these rules don't make sense, fear not! I will explain them in Session 0.

How Bellapax creates a safe table

My basis approach to keeping players (and myself) safe and comfortable is to nurture an environment of open and honest communication. Session 0 includes a frank discussion of what to expect in terms of detailed content warnings, which are also provided in writing, and gives players an opportunity to declare things that make them uncomfortable and even to opt out of anything that might make them feel unsafe or uncomfortable. I am happy to adjust my game to accommodate players' needs. Once in game, I employ X, N and 0 cards that can be digitally messaged. I also make myself available for aftercare and/or debriefing through direct messages.