Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen NEW GAME!

Creating your character

Character creation will happen after session 0 and before the true start of the game at session 1. Craft the character you want to play and I will help you fit that character into the setting so you get the most out of you backstory and build to enjoy the game! We roll for stats but I do best of two sets. Generally, I am on board with any official content published by WotC and happy to look at anything third party or homebrew.

Preparing for the session

Game chats happen on Facebook or Discord (whichever is preferable by the players). I run the video chat through Zoom and screenshare Talespire for battle maps, music, and Ambient Sound (Talespire is a 3D tabletop simulator). I also use Roll20 for handouts and visuals as well as DnD Beyond for character sheets (through content share you'll have access to most source and adventure books). No pricy subscriptions or purchases necessary.

What Ryan brings to the table

I strive to create a world that feels alive. Every NPC has their own personality, motivations, and voice, brought to life through accents, mannerisms, and roleplay. Whether you're bargaining with a merchant prince, making allies in the jungle, or confronting an ancient evil, I want every interaction to feel memorable and immersive. Player choice is at the heart of my games. Chult is an open world, and you're free to decide where to go, who to trust, and what goals to pursue. That freedom comes with meaningful consequences, however. The world will react to your decisions, and while there is always another path forward, time is not on your side. The Death Curse waits for no one. I generally run the game Rules as Written to keep things fair and consistent, but I'm always happy to reward clever ideas and cinematic moments with a healthy dose of Rule of Cool. Expect tactical combat that rewards teamwork, creative problem solving, and good planning. This is one of D&D's most dangerous adventures, and death is a very real possibility. In Chult, victory is earned, not guaranteed. Finally, I believe the best campaigns balance tension with levity. One session may have you laughing around a campfire with unforgettable companions, while the next has you desperately fighting for survival in a forgotten tomb. I'll come prepared with a deep understanding of the adventure, but I'm just as excited to throw my notes aside when your choices take the story somewhere unexpected. After all, the best moments in D&D are rarely the ones anyone planned.

Homebrew rules

Feat and ASI: On the respective levels where you are requred to take either a feat or 2 Ability Score Increases I say you take both! (But no more or less than 2 ASIs at level up, even if one comes from a feat you have picked.) Perfect Roll Critical Hits: When you score a critical hit, the second set of dice you would normally roll are considered perfect rolls! Example: your normal damage is a 1d6, on a crit you don't roll 2d6, you roll 1d6+6. Players can award Inspiration: If I miss a cool moment the players can elect another player to gain an inspiration once a session Meta Free Death Saves: You roll the death saves, but you share them privatly with me the GM. Logical Feats: You must take feats that make sense to your character. If you have never met a dragon you cannot take the Boon of the Chromatic Dragon feat, if you are playing in the Forgotten Realms setting you cannot take a Dragonmark feat from the Eberron Setting, ect...

How Ryan creates a safe table

Creating a welcoming and respectful table is one of my top priorities. Before the campaign begins, we'll have a Session 0 to discuss expectations, table etiquette, character creation, and any topics players would prefer to avoid. My goal is to ensure everyone feels comfortable and excited to begin the adventure. If anything during the game makes a player uncomfortable, they can message me privately or let me know in chat, and we'll immediately adjust without putting anyone on the spot. Open communication is always encouraged, and I want everyone at the table to feel heard and respected. The comfort of my players will always come before the game. I strive to foster an inclusive, collaborative environment where everyone can immerse themselves in the story and have fun together. Characters may die. But players should never feel punished. Lines: There will never be any Sexual Assault in anyway at this table and other dark topics will be withdrawn if not treated with respect at the table. Veils: Sex Scenes will always "Fade to Black".