How to prepare

The game will be played using Roll20, so players should have an account and their character set up in the game before session 1. We will be doing mics only via Discord. No cameras because they clutter the R20 map, but voice is required. Please make sure that you are in a relatively quiet location during play so that there are limited distractions from outside noises.

What I provide

I bring fully original dungeon maps to the game and enhance the players' experience by adding visual elements such as artwork and written notes. These will help the players to better visualize the various locales, objects, and characters they encounter.

Gameplay details

I have included various possible triggers in my content warning section because my style as a GM is both zany and dark. As a general rule, if the subject has not been prohibited in our pregame "Lines and Veils," it is possible it could occur. That being said, I do have a few safety tools that I will implement. 1. Lines and Veils. Before our first session, I will give each player the opportunity to message me privately with a list of their "Lines" which are hard-no topics and will not come up in gameplay, and "Veils" which are topics that can be alluded to but not expanded upon in depth. Once I have everyone's lines and veils, I will create a Google document to share with the group. The document will show which topics are banned and which are restricted, the document will NOT say who wanted which subject limited. 2. Color Card System. Similarly, I will use a "Green/Yellow/Red Card" system to account for any upsetting topics that were not specified in the initial Lines and Veils. At any time a player may use their "yellow or red cards" to communicate that they are uncomfortable. This can be done by either chatting directly with the group or messaging me privately in a different thread. Using a yellow card means that the current situation in the game is approaching being uncomfortable. A red card is used once the game has already become uncomfortable and you need to remove yourself from the situation. After a red card is used on a given topic, that topic gets added as a "line" in the Lines and Veils document. A green card is only used when I check in about player comfort. Typically this will only happen when something more extreme has happened. Green cards will NOT be asked for at every possible trigger. Instead, I will use my own discretion based on my knowledge of the group. 3. Session 0. Before the adventure begins there will be a "session 0." During this time we review the Lines and Veils, The Color Card system, and any other expectations of the game. This will be followed by character-building and a quick run-through of a simple combat encounter. Players who do not need a tutorial or assistance with character building do not need to stay for the second half, but everyone must attend the first half where rules are reviewed. 4. Breaks. Up to the group if you want to include breaks during the session. Whether or not to use breaks will be decided during session 0. If the group decides to incorporate breaks, I will plan for two, 15-minute breaks. However, these breaks will not extend the total session time beyond 4 hours. Related: The target session length is between 3 and 4 hours. At the 3-hour mark, I will begin looking for an appropriate place to stop. We hard stop at 4 hours. 5. Open Door Policy. Players may come and go from the game as necessary, however, be aware that the story will progress in your absence. Absent players' characters will be "Botted" either by myself or a predesignated teammate. For continuity's sake, players will be separated from the party if the absence is expected to be more than 2 consecutive weeks. This separation will be done when there is a logical and story-appropriate opportunity to do so. (i.e. "dropped off in town") Reuniting after a long absence will follow similar guidelines. Please try to give me as much notice as possible if you cannot attend a session.

Content warnings

(none)

Safety tools used

• Breaks

• Lines and Veils

• Open Door

• Session 0

• X, N, and O Cards

How will character creation work

1. Core race and class allowed. Anything outside of that needs approval. 2. Ability scores are point-buy 25 points. 3. Level 3 start 4. No evil alignment- being selfish or immoral is fine but no outright evil characters.