Learn Play D&D ┇ Beginner Friendly, New Players

Learn Play D&D ┇ Beginner Friendly, New Players

Learn D&D through adventure! Create your first hero, explore dangerous ruins, and face monsters in a guided 5–8 session beginner campaign.

TYPE

Campaign

SYSTEM

LEVELS

1–5

LANGUAGE

English

EXPERIENCE

Beginner

AGE

18+
4 NEEDED TO START
$30.00

/ Session

Details

Weekly / Friday - 1:00 PM UTC

Session Duration / 3 hours

Campaign Length / 5–8 Sessions

0 / 7 Seats Filled

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This game will begin once 4 players have joined
About the adventure

------------✦✧✦----------- YOUR FIRST ADVENTURE -----------✦⟐✧⟐✦---------- ✦✧ Never played Dungeons & Dragons? Have a character idea but no clue what all those numbers mean? You’re in the right place. ✦✧ Grab your gear, meet your party, and step into a fantasy adventure filled with strange characters, dangerous ruins, hidden treasures, and monsters standing between you and a very questionable plan. ✦✧ This short campaign teaches the 2024 D&D rules through play. Learn to use your character sheet, roll the dice, take your turn in combat, and turn “Can I try something?” into a moment your party remembers. ✦✧ We start with the basics and build as we go. I’ll explain rules when they become relevant, help you understand your options, and give you room to ask questions. You don’t need to memorize a rulebook or arrive knowing how everything works. ✦✧ Your choices matter. Talk your way past trouble, investigate something suspicious, help someone in need, or work together when negotiations involve a sword. Learning is part of the adventure, and everyone has room to find their style. ✦✧ This campaign runs approximately 5–8 sessions, depending on the party’s pace, at $30 per player per session. Get comfortable with your character, experience a complete adventure, and build confidence for your next D&D table. ------------✦✧✦----------- WHAT YOU’LL LEARN -----------✦⟐✧⟐✦---------- 》Character Creation: Build a hero and understand your sheet. 》Dice & Checks: Learn what to roll, what to add, and what the result means. 》Roleplaying: Speak as your character or describe what they do. Both work. 》Exploration: Search for clues, navigate hazards, and investigate unfamiliar places. 》Combat: Learn movement, actions, bonus actions, reactions, and teamwork. 》Spells & Abilities: Understand your character’s tools and when to use them. 》Resting & Resources: Learn when to spend your abilities and when to recover. 》Leveling Up: Get guidance as your character gains new options. 》Foundry VTT: Learn to move your token, use your sheet, and roll your dice. ------------✦✧✦----------- GAME EXPECTATIONS -----------✦⟐✧⟐✦---------- 》Beginner Focused: Patient explanations and questions welcome. 》Learn Through Play: Practice as the adventure unfolds. 》Teamwork: Everyone gets space to contribute and learn. 》Roleplaying, Combat & Exploration: Experience the core parts of D&D. 》Character Support: Create your own hero or choose a premade character. 》Immersive Presentation: Maps, tokens, music, and Foundry tools. 》A Complete Short Adventure: Approximately 4–7 sessions with a clear ending.

Game style

Sandbox / Open World

Meet the Game Master
Hispanic/Latinx
Neurodivergent
Published Writer
Artist
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Educator
Game Designer

4 years on StartPlaying

338 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Rule of Cool, Beginner Friendly

Average response time: Under 1 hour

Response rate: 100%

About me

✧✦ You can expect 》Custom loot made to tempt fate 》Fights where bad ideas get great results 》NPCs with grudges, gossip, and goals 》Twists you didn’t see coming but definitely caused ✦✧ Start Here: https://ctrlaltdefeatam.github.io/ ✦✧ Discord: https://discord.gg/fBf7xw2bmB ✦✧ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Ctrl_Alt_Defeat ✦✧ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Ctrl_Alt_Defeat-GM ✧✦ Looking for a fantasy game that hits like a high-octane anime and plays like a personal odyssey? You found it! Whether you're a total newbie or a battle-scarred vet, I bring the same vibe: inclusive, imaginative, passion, and rule of cool player focus. ✧✦ After years in the TTRPG trenches (plus a few side quests in writing, coding, mentalism, and parenthood), I’ve built tables where gritty fantasy, devil fruit brawls, dieselpunk drama, and grimdark space chaos collide. ✧✦ My players shape the story. I build evolving rivals, custom loot, cinematic scenes, and worlds that breathe. And whether you're theorycrafting your next character or stepping into D&D for the first time, I’ve got your back with patient teaching, Foundry support, and one-on-ones.

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Character creation

Creating your character

✦✧ We’ll begin at Level 1 using the 2024 D&D rules. You can build your own character with my help or choose a premade hero and learn as you play. 》Level 1 starting character 》2024 Player’s Handbook character options 》Standard array or 27-point buy 》Standard starting equipment under the 2024 rules 》Premade characters available 》No finished character or detailed backstory required before reaching out ✦✧ Bring a simple idea: a curious wizard, a brave fighter, a sneaky rogue, or someone who has absolutely no business leaving their hometown. We’ll work together to turn that idea into a character you understand and want to play. ✦✧ I’m available through Discord before your first session to help with character creation and getting your sheet ready in Foundry. As the campaign progresses, I’ll help you understand new abilities and leveling choices.

What to expect

Preparing for the session

✦✧ You’ll need: 》A computer capable of running Foundry VTT in a browser 》A microphone and headphones 》Discord 》A reliable internet connection 》A free Forge account at https://forge-vtt.com/ 》A willingness to learn and work with your party ✦✧ No previous D&D or Foundry experience is required. You don’t need to purchase a Foundry license or bring physical dice. I’ll guide you through the tools we use. ✦✧ Once you join, we’ll connect through Discord, discuss your character, and get you ready for your first session.

What Drew 》ℂ𝕥𝕣𝕝.𝔸𝕝𝕥.𝔻𝕖𝕗𝕖𝕒𝕥 brings to the table

✦✧ Patient, Practical Teaching 》Rules explained as they come up. 》Help understanding your sheet, spells, and abilities. 》Time to ask questions without feeling rushed. 》Guidance that helps you become comfortable making your own decisions. ✦✧ Immersive Maps & Visuals 》Foundry VTT maps and character tokens. 》Music, artwork, and cinematic presentation. 》Clear visual support for movement, positioning, and exploration. ✦✧ Custom-Built Foundry Modules 》Challenge Cards for optional goals and extra table engagement. 》BreakTime mini-games and trivia during breaks. 》Other GM-made tools that support presentation and keep play organized. 》Each feature explained when introduced. ✦✧ A Party Worth Remembering 》NPCs with personalities, problems, and questionable advice. 》Encounters that give different characters a chance to contribute. 》Room for creative solutions and unexpected plans. 》A welcoming table where learning is part of the fun.

Homebrew rules

✦✧ This campaign teaches the standard 2024 D&D rules. Character creation, combat, spellcasting, and advancement will use those rules as our foundation. ✦✧ Challenge Cards and other optional table features are additions to the experience. I’ll explain them separately so you know what belongs to the core game and what is specific to my table. ✦✧ Creative ideas are welcome. I’ll help you understand how the rules support what you’re trying to do and clearly explain any special ruling we make along the way.

Equipment needed to play

Internet

Computer

Microphone

Safety

How Drew 》ℂ𝕥𝕣𝕝.𝔸𝕝𝕥.𝔻𝕖𝕗𝕖𝕒𝕥 creates a safe table

✦✧ Learning a new game should feel welcoming. Questions are encouraged, mistakes are expected, and nobody needs to perform a voice or know the perfect move to belong here. ✦✧ Before the adventure begins, we’ll discuss expectations, boundaries, and how to pause or raise a concern. You can contact me privately about anything you would prefer to avoid. ✦✧ We’ll take breaks, share the spotlight, and give each player time to learn. You may step away when needed, and we can check in after a session about anything confusing or uncomfortable. ✦✧ The goal is simple: finish your first adventure with good memories, a better understanding of D&D, and the confidence to keep playing.

Content warnings

Violence
Language/Cursing

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