The Magic Escape Room: Monster Mayhem

Creating your character

NEW and RETURNING PLAYERS: Please follow the links to the discord channel and DnD Beyond campaign. 1) Follow and complete the Discord Onboarding and ensure you receive the "Verified" role. If you have any issues, please dm GM Killiyan. 2) Create your character on D&D Beyond through the campaign link in the message sent. Assistance in character creation is always available as well. Simply message me on Discord to get started. 3) Create your character on the DnDBeyond campaign following the guidelines below: Creation - Use any Species (exclude ability score increases from 2014 species) - 2024 Rules, Backgrounds and Feats - Standard Array or Point Buy for attributes - Level 5 - All Partner/Third-Party content is subject to pre-approval. Include in your inventory: - 1 Uncommon Magical Items - 2 Non-Magical Items of your choosing (after starting items) - 1 Potion of Healing

Preparing for the session

Virtual Needs: -DnD Beyond account (Free) -Roll20 account (Free) -Beyond20 extension (Free and linked in my discord) Equipment Needs: -Functional Desktop or laptop (Tablets and phone are strongly discouraged) -Functional Microphone (Minimal background noise or PTT) - *Optional* Webcam Other Needs: -Understanding of the basic concept of DnD 5e -Willingness to act as part of a team

What Killiyan brings to the table

As a GM, it is my job to ensure that you are enjoying the game as a whole. With the structure of the rules as a guide and the freedom of leaning into Rule of Cool if necessary, I attempt to create engaging and satisfying gameplay. I typically run a more serious game, but laughter and humor have a firm place no matter the stakes of the world. Sometimes you will trip and fall on your face, and it will be hilarious. Key Points: -Roleplay is needed to experience the game to its fullest. Whether you explain your characters actions in third-person, voice a line or two here and there, or come complete with a special voice and character accurate quips, it is all accepted and encouraged. -Combat will feel dangerous and threatening most of the time with later levels having chances of being "EZPZ". Strategy has its place but active combat is quick; 6 seconds of time translated into 1 round of turns. There's no time to ask your party what to do once combat is rolling! Logistics: We will run our game on Roll20 and DnD Beyond. Discussion will be had in discord on topics such as attendance, character creation, and more. Fixed level One-Shot | Ambient Music | Player Story | Intense Combat

Homebrew rules

Critical Hits When you score a critical hit, you deal maximum damage for the weapon plus an additional normal roll of weapon damage. Any additional damage types (Sneak Attack, Smite, elemental effects, etc.) are rolled normally but still get the extra dice for said damage roll. Example: Longsword Weapon attack = 1d8 + 4 Critical hit = 8 (max) + 1d8 + 4 A Paladin crits with a longsword and uses Divine Smite 2nd level (normally 3d8 radiant). On the crit, you would roll 8 (max) + 1d8 (weapon) + 4 + 6d8 (smite). Potions of Healing Drinking a potion as a bonus action heals as normal—roll the dice. Drinking a potion as an action gives maximum healing—no roll. Example: Potion of Healing (2d4 + 2): Bonus Action = Roll 2d4 + 2 Action = Heal for 10 HP (max)

How Killiyan creates a safe table

Every session will have allotted times to discuss things in the Stars and Wishes format as well as any outright concerns. This will be before and after the session. If concerns arise mid-session, each player is able to request a break to discuss, reach out through direct messages on discord, or voice concerns in the campaign chat; all without scrutiny. I will do my best to create an enjoyable environment that is both thrilling and irl safe. Feedback is strongly encouraged!