School Spirit; Lvl 6 Halloween One-shot
Are you afraid of ghosts...? A school prank has some unexpected consequences, and now the school is being haunted by deceased members of faculty.
$16.00
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1 player following this game
Once / Sunday - 6:00 PM UTC
Oct 18
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
0 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
It's exam season at the disaster-prone Goldenwood Prep and, if the school is to avoid closure, the staff and students need to get through the tests without a hitch. Unfortunately, a prank gone wrong has summoned the ghosts of former teachers back to school! This is a combat heavy one-shot with some problem solving to appease the spirits as well as roleplay opportunities. Can you save the school from another catastrophe...?
Game style
Combat Heavy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Rules as Written (RaW)
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
4 years on StartPlaying
39 games hosted
Highly rated for: Inclusive, Knows the Rules, Creativity
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 67%
About me
I am a fan of fantasy and sci-fi as well as a closet theatre kid. I got into TTRPGs a few years ago and more recently decided to try my hand at GMing. Since I am new, I am open to constructive feedback. I appreciate a balance of roleplay and exciting combat as well as a mixture of modules and homebrew. I use official rules as guidelines and expand or tweak as I feel necessary for the sake of narrative and/or overall fun.
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Creating your character
This one-shot is for level 6 characters. Stats: Please use either the Standard Array or Point Buy methods for attributes. Species & Class: -Any species and class is allowed, including Artificer, Blood Hunter and Monster Hunter. (Except Spelljammers, Humblewood or Crooked Moon specific) -Any species, class/subclass and feat that was given an update in the 2024 Player's Handbook, Heroes of Faerun, Forge of the Artificer, or Ravenloft: Horrors Within you must use that version. -All PCs should have an origin feat (as specified in PHB 2024) at level 1, either from their background or manually added (if the selected background does not provide one) Equipment/Gold: -Starting equipment that comes with your class/background - though you may exchange weapons or items for others of the same cost (e.i. you may swap 1 shortsword [10gp] for 2 handaxes [5gp each]). -1 common magic item. -2 uncommon magic items -300 gp for purchases of any mundane item, spell components or healing potions (std = 50gp, Greater = 150gp, superior = 450 gp)
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Please have the following prepared at game time: - A roll20 account - A level 5 character ready to play (pre-generated character available upon request) - Join my discord (let me know if already joined) - A microphone - A webcam is optional
What Matt Pinto brings to the table
A fun and whimsically spooky adventure Character voices Infectious energy Maps and character art An inclusive welcoming atmosphere for all!
Homebrew rules
-Healing Potions can be drunk or administered to another creature as a bonus action according to the 2024 rules, but choosing to do so as an action instead will guarantee max possible healing from the potion. -When landing a critical hit, rather than roll the damage die twice, we will instead roll like normal and add the max damage for the die -Heroic Inspiration can be used to reroll 1 d20 roll, 1 damage die roll, or force 1 enemy to reroll 1 saving throw that you inflict on them. -If a creature near you is subjected to a DEX saving throw - As a reaction, you can move up to half your movement speed to position yourself within between that creature and the source of the damage (and within 5ft of said creature) effectively shielding them with your body - this will ensure they pass their DEX save but also ensure that you fail your own. -Creativity is encouraged, but be sure to be mindful and respectful of the other people at the table. -Multi-classing is allowed
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
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Safety
How Matt Pinto creates a safe table
This is intended to be a fun "pick up and play" adventure. We're all just along for the ride! Please let me know ahead of time if you have specific lines or veils you wish to avoid.
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