How to prepare

You will need a reasonably quality microphone and a free Discord account. Preferably you will use a headset since open speakers can cause disruptive echoing or feedback which may annoy or inconvenience other players - in some cases this can even prevent a player from participating. You will also need a free/demo account with the Fantasy Grounds Virtual Tabletop (VTT) and to have installed and updated the client software. If you are unfamiliar with this software then we can run through installation and basic use during Session 0. You are welcome to create your character ahead of time if familiar with Deadlands Reloaded, or can do so during Session 0. You will not need dice, as Fantasy Grounds provides die-rolling features. If, however, you prefer to roll your own physical dice and report the result, I work on an honesty system and you are welcome to do so. No prior knowledge or experience of the game, or of tabletop roleplaying as a hobby, will be assumed before Session 0. I am happy to teach.

What I provide

I will be running the game using an Ultimate License on Fantasy Grounds, meaning that neither a purchase or subscription is required from you (you just need to install the free client software). This is a learning game and so no supplements or advanced rules will be in use, at least to begin with. I will use a combination of maps, images and narrative at different times so some encounters will take place purely as spoken interactions while others may use maps and tokens within Fantasy Grounds. I may or may not use ambient sounds, SFX and music in any given session (via a combination of SyrinScape and Discord). This can be discussed and determined in Session 0 or at the start of play.

Gameplay details

The Content Warnings list is extreme because I cannot predict the content of every scenario at the outset, however I will consider the needs and wants of the players when creating or interpreting each adventure. I use an anonymised X-card implementation called "Halt!" in Fantasy Grounds and my DMs will be open in Discord. If a player needs a private discussion then I am happy to pause the game while this is accommodated. Most of my safety tool implementation can be encapsulated by the phrase "Common Sense & Consideration" and I hope that it will suit. The aim is for everyone at the table to be able to have a good time. Session 0 can be group or individual, to be arranged ahead of play.

Content warnings

(none)

Safety tools used

• Aftercare

• Bleed

• Breaks

• Debriefing

• Lines and Veils

• Luxton Technique

• Open Door

• Session 0

• X, N, and O Cards

How will character creation work

I will keep a stable of pre-generated characters for those who wish them, will accept characters created outside of the game if they are provided to me in advance, or we can run through character creation during your Session 0.