A hive hungry for worlds. One squad's desperate last stand.

Creating your character

Players will begin at level one. Session zero will consist of game discussion, basics and expectations as well as character creation. Please use hephaistos.online for character creation, it's free. Character creation will be done during session zero. Players will roll for stats. Rolling method: Roll 4d6, drop lowest result five times, roll 5d6 once using highest three for final score. Use remaining lowest two dice rolled and assign one die to a single ability score two times. Example: Player rolls first five abilities as follows: 17, 16, 15, 13, 11. Last roll is 5d6, resulting in: 6, 5, 4, 3, 1. The highest three are used for the last ability score = 15. Choose where to add the 3 to one ability score, say, the 11 to make it 14 and the 1 to the 17 for an 18. Final ability scores are 18, 16, 15, 15, 14, 13. Assign scores wherever you like and apply ancestry bonuses.

Preparing for the session

Players will need access to Discord, Hephaistos and Roll20

What Cody brings to the table

I bring a fair and balanced game to the table. No one PC is the hero. Everyone is the hero. The spotlight is shared. Work together and you will all be just fine. My main goal is to build a story and shape a world with you, full of memorable moments. Do you think outside the box? Great! Have an insane idea? Go for it! I follow rule of cool and will assign whatever checks I deem appropriate for whatever it is you want to try and do. You are the character you want to play. Are you new to RPGs? I would relish at the opportunity to teach you the basics as well as provide hints and tips so that you gain confidence in your playing. I do poor impressions, decent impressions and some sound effects (good and bad). My combat varies from cannon fodder encounters to lull you into thinking you are all powerful to intense near TPKs to make you "Run Away! Run Away!" so in the future you will check yourselves before you wreck yourselves. Ultimately, this game is your story. I am simply your guide. Grab your dice and let's have some fun.

Homebrew rules

Homebrew rules: No PvP or disruptive/distracting play. We are all adults. RPGs are not "winnable." If you are here to "win" at this game perhaps my table is not for you. I prefer to have players "roll" for ability scores. Critical Hits?: "Perkins" rule. Max number on damage die then regular damage rolled plus any critical modifiers or properties. Example: A Gulchgun does 1d8 fire damage and has a critical ability of Burn 1d6. On a critical hit the damage would be 8+1d8+1d6. I do use the critical hit and critical miss decks for extra fun. Please keep in mind the actions you can take on your turn. Use a cheat sheet if needed. Any questions or concerns? Please ask. Bringing a PC back to life will be a ritual performed by three players who all contribute through various ability checks. (Mercer's Rule) Only two players are allowed to do the same skill check in the same circumstance, unless called to perform a group check. Other homebrew rules can be added as needed.

How Cody creates a safe table

During the session zero we will have a Luxton Technique Discussion. Any red flags or triggers can be discussed openly. X, N, and O cards can be done digitally through the VTT either in general chat or whispered message to DM. Additionally, displaying X above head on webcam can be used. An open door policy will be put in place so that any player that needs to step away from the table for any reason may do so. A break, if needed, at the approximate midpoint of the session will be given is asked. Lastly, on an as needed or requested basis, there will be an opportunity for debriefing so that any issues can be addressed.