How to prepare

You need a Discord account and a working microphone. You are welcome to use a webcam if you wish (not required). If you wish to enjoy any optional game music or sound, please have earbuds or headphones (so sound doesn't echo through multiple sets of speakers). Dice will be rolled in Owlbear Rodeo.

What I provide

I will bring the rules, maps and other documentation. I MAY also be able to provide custom (but completely optional) music and sound.

Gameplay details

This is an old-fashioned dungeon-crawl. Your opponents will generally be violent and malevolent. You will likely be ready, willing and able to fight to protect you and yours. While some characters (PC or NPC) will die, the deaths should be quick and not lingered upon. Your PCs will have the agency and will to fight a truly good fight. Beyond that, let me know your triggers and taboos. The sooner you let me know, the more I might be able to adjust. Two eternal constants: intolerance is not tolerated and harassment of players or their characters is not allowed. And any player may STOP the game to discuss any discomfort. We will use Stars and Wishes and (if possible) any other safety tools you suggest. I have a 100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee, you are either happy or your money is refunded. No argument from me. In real-life, I am a caretaker of an aging parent. In RARE circumstances, I may be called away during game without warning for an indefinite duration. Refunds will of course be offered for those times. I suggest a five-minute break for every hour. The breaks could be combined. Let me know if you would prefer a different arrangement. Our first priority will be to get players into the Discord server. You may want to login early if you think connecting might be a problem. The Discord server will have further instructions for starting the game. Use the Start Playing message system to communicate any troubles connecting to Discord.

Content warnings

(none)

Safety tools used

• Stars and Wishes

How will character creation work

Premade characters will be available for all. Custom characters are quite simple in this game, they take about five minutes to make. This will be an option if the party agrees. I will give you the rules for character creation if you want them. You will be playing a possible inhabitant of Dark Ages Britainnia, between the Romans leaving (c. 425) to the Norman Invasion (1066). There were many cultures in that space and time but they generally wouldn't interact except possibly to attack each other. However, I will be indulgent as this is a rare one-shot and allow for the intermingling of otherwise very different peoples. After all, aren't most adventuring bands oddballs and misfits anyway? Your characters will be motivated to both stop some brigands that your so-called leaders seem powerless to counter otherwise. There might also be some treasure to give back to your communities (well, maybe not ALL of it). How much you serve your god and 'Mammon' is really up to you. ;-)