Shape the World, Make Your Destiny! A 5.5E Sandbox

Creating your character

During Session 0 (or, whenever you join, if you join late), we will roll-up characters using the "Matt Colville method." Start with rolling stats, 4d6 drop lowest, in the order they are listed on the character sheet: STR, DEX, CON, INT, WIS, CHA. After that, each player can select a species, class, and background, which can start during Session 0 but remain in flux and development until Session 1. **Session 0 will be free for all players, as will any dedicated character-creation sessions.** As you choose your character's background, you can consider whether you are from one of the main towns featured in this campaign, or from a more rural/remote area, or from a faraway land.

Preparing for the session

You will need accounts on Discord and DNDBeyond to be a full participant in this game.

What J brings to the table

I have prepared a map, populated with towns, NPCs, and dungeons from classic D&D adventures both old and new. It will be up to you how and whether you will tackle the various challenges placed in the world. I will work with you to integrate your character in the world and build storylines appropriate for each character into the game. In-game, I strive to have a balance between exploration, roleplay, and combat, although some sessions may be mainly one or the other. Combat encounters will be appropriately challenging - PC death is on the table, but usually only when you make a series of mistakes (or the dice are working against you). Each session will include at least one 10 - 15 minute break and ambient music from select Spotify playlists.

How J creates a safe table

In session 0 (and whenever a new player joins) we will discuss what triggers each player has and other content they would like to be warned about or to avoid. Due to the open-world, sandbox nature of the game, I cannot guarantee or cover every possible instance of potentially triggering content. In general, you can expect villains and antagonists (and sometimes even "good guys") to do bad things, but the most heinous of those things (torture and sexual violence) will only be referenced, never depicted/roleplayed/enacted. If the content of a particular session is making you uncomfortable, you should always feel free to ask for a break and discussion about what is happening. We will discuss all options for a possible solution and work to ensure that all players are still having a good time.