Learn How To Play D&D 5E | Character Creation + 1st session! | LGBTQ+ Friendly | Beginner Friendly

Learn How To Play D&D 5E | Character Creation + 1st session! | LGBTQ+ Friendly | Beginner Friendly

Dungeons & Dragons 5e on Roll20, Discord, D&D Beyond

Price per player-session

You will be charged when a session starts

$30.00

Information

  • Duration: 2 to 3 hours

  • Number of players: 2 to 6 players

  • Experience required: Beginner

Price per player-session

$30.00

About the adventure

Welcome to the magical realm of Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition (D&D 5e)! Have you ever dreamed of embarking on a heroic quest, battling fierce monsters, and unraveling ancient mysteries? If so, then join professional Dungeon Master and Actor Charlene Bayer for an unforgettable "learn how to play" session designed specifically for beginners like you. Set in a captivating fantasy realm filled with magic, monsters, and adventure, this session will be your gateway to the incredible world of D&D. Charlene will guide you through every step of the journey, from creating your very own character to mastering the basic rules of gameplay and safety tools. No prior experience is necessary – all you need is your imagination and a sense of wonder! As you embark on this epic quest, you'll learn the fundamentals of character creation, including choosing your race, class, and abilities. Once your character is ready, Charlene will lead you through an introductory adventure where you'll get to test out your character, face challenges, make decisions, and forge lasting bonds with your fellow adventurers. Get ready to embark on an epic journey where the only limit is your imagination. Let the adventure begin!

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Additional Details

How to prepare

You will need: - A steady internet connection. - A free Zoom account (https://zoom.us/signup#/signup) - A free D&D Beyond Account (https://www.dndbeyond.com/create-account). - A free Roll20 Account (https://app.roll20.net/create-account) - A microphone. - A webcam (optional). - A way to take notes, such as pen and paper, google doc, etc (optional). Players will need to join the D&D Beyond Campaign and Roll20 Campaign (links provided once signed up) before the session.

What I provide

- All D&D Beyond books will be unlocked for your use. - Ambient music will be used to help transport everyone into the game's world! - This is a "learn how to play" session, so we will make characters, go over the rules at the top, and learn as we play the game together.

Gameplay details

- A lines and veils consent form will be sent out in advance. Please fill it out to the best of your ability, and we can go over it during the session. - Safety tools will be explained during the session. - If at any time during the session you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, you can type X in chat, say X out loud, or make an X on camera and I will stop the scene and address the problem.

Content warnings

    (none)

Safety tools used

  • Breaks

  • Debriefing

  • Lines and Veils

  • Monte Cook RPG Consent Checklist

  • Session 0

  • Stars and Wishes

  • X, N, and O Cards

How will character creation work

Character Creation will happen during the session, but you are welcome to do this in advance if you like. Since we are just learning, this will be for level 1 characters and any official source material on D&D Beyond / Roll20 is welcome.

Players can expect

  • Combat/Tactics: Medium

  • Roleplay: Medium

  • Puzzles: Low

  • Experience Level: Beginner

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