The Crooked Moon

Creating your character

Characters should be created using official content available on D&D Beyond. No unofficial homebrew, joke builds, or unsupported options. Official crossover books and partnered content available through D&D Beyond, such as Rick and Morty, Stranger Things, or The Crooked Moon, are welcome. Level 2 characters are preferred for this one-shot, but level 1 characters are also allowed. I will be running the game using the 2024 D&D 5e rules, but players may use a 2014 character as long as the character is fully built and available on D&D Beyond. For ability scores, players may use Standard Array or Point Buy. If you would like to roll for stats, we can do that during Session 0, either at the table or through Discord with video on during the rolls. This helps keep character creation fair for everyone. Once you have a basic character ready, I will create and share the D&D Beyond campaign link so you can add your character and access any extra content I make available. I recommend building a balanced character or focusing clearly on what your class and species are designed to do well. Extremely min-maxed builds, flying characters, and difficult-to-manage character options may be held for review. Creative choices are welcome, but shenanigans will be answered with shenanigans, because the mansion is already magical enough without someone trying to break reality at level 2.

Preparing for the session

Players will need a free D&D Beyond account for character creation and character sharing. Characters must be added to the campaign so I can review sheets before and during the game, help with rules questions, and make sure everything is ready for play. D&D Beyond will be used for character sheets, dice rolls when needed, and its built-in VTT whenever possible. This helps keep the game organized and makes it easier for new players to follow along. A Discord account is also required for online play. We will use Discord for voice chat, table communication, and any session updates or links needed before the game. Before the session, please make sure your character is created, added to the campaign, and ready to play. If you are new to D&D Beyond or character creation, I can help guide you through the basics before the adventure begins.

What Angel brings to the table

I provide a welcoming, beginner-friendly table where players can learn, ask questions, try creative ideas, and enjoy the adventure without feeling pressured to know every rule. As your GM, I will provide guidance with D&D Beyond character sheets, help during play, clear explanations of rules when needed, and a supportive space for both new and experienced players. I will also use D&D Beyond’s tools and VTT whenever possible to help keep the game organized and easy to follow. My GM style focuses on collaborative storytelling, roleplay, exploration, meaningful choices, and fun character moments. I enjoy giving players room to be clever, dramatic, funny, heroic, or completely unexpected, as long as everyone at the table is respected and included. I use a fair balance between Rules as Written and the Rule of Cool. The rules matter, but I believe they should support the story instead of strangling it in a tiny rules-lawyer cage. Creative plans are welcome, and I will do my best to reward smart thinking while keeping the game fair for everyone. You can expect light character voices, descriptive scenes, magical atmosphere, player-focused storytelling, and combat that is clear, approachable, and cinematic rather than overly punishing.

Homebrew rules

Drinking a potion as a bonus action, modified critical hits

How Angel creates a safe table

The party can DM me directly on any do's and do nots. We can discuss as privately as possible about any concerns or issues that may arise.