From Rookies to Lancers! Operation: Solstice Rain
Lancer on Discord, Foundry VTT
Price per player-session
You will be charged when a session starts
$30.00
Information
Duration: 2.5 to 3 hours
Number of players: 2 to 6 players
Experience required: Open to all
Price per player-session
$30.00
About the adventure
As a squad of rookie Union pilots fresh out of the academy, you are tasked with undertaking a daring rescue operation when fighting breaks out during tense diplomatic negotiations between two of the largest nations on the planet Cressidium! Operation Solstice Rain is an official published Lancer adventures designed as an introduction to Lancer but it should be enjoyable to players of any experience level. It's a relatively linear campaign consisting of two missions, each containing 2-3 combats. You'll start at LL0 and level up to LL1 between missions, ending the adventure just before LL2. Most of the time will be spent engaging in tactical mech combat, though there are plenty of opportunities for roleplay! Please note that Lancer is a game which endorses a strong left-wing perspective. While it may not be front and center in this specific adventure, left-wing themes permeate every aspect of Lancer's setting. Art credit to E.M. Fields: https://emfieldsart.com/
Additional Details
How to prepare
Discord, a functioning mic, headphones, a COMP/CON account, and a computer will be required. Foundry VTT does not function well on mobile or on a tablet. When you sign up, you will receive a link to the discord server. I'll assign you a role once you're in, and you'll see a "#resources" channel which will provide further on-boarding documents, including a lore/campaign primer, a character creation guide, and several other relevant links. Before session 0, you'll want to budget a little bit of time to read/watch any necessary background materials, make a COMP/CON account, and poke around on it little.
What I provide
The Lancer module, and Foundry hosted on my own server. Foundry is a VTT which assists with smooth combat through automation, intuitive character tracking, exciting visual and sound effects, and excellent support for battle maps. I have a GM license for Foundry, so you'll be able to access it for free. I'll be using isometric battle maps, and I have a curated soundtrack and Voicemod for enhanced immersion!
Gameplay details
In Session 0 we will talk about our characters, set expectations for the game and make sure we are all set up with Foundry. Consent checklist form is posted in the discord, and additional lines and veils may be established.
Content warnings
(none)
Safety tools used
Breaks
Monte Cook RPG Consent Checklist
Open Door
Session 0
Stars and Wishes
X, N, and O Cards
How will character creation work
We'll create our group of pilots during session 0. Have a rough idea of what kind of character and which combat role you would like to play ahead of time, but be prepared to adapt to the group! We will collaborate as a group on developing characters and working out their backstories. Between session 0 and session 1, you'll put your build together on COMP/CON. I'll also offer a set of premade mech builds. I'm more than happy to answer questions and assist with character creation before session 1. Further details will be provided in the discord!
Players can expect
Combat/Tactics: High
Roleplay: Medium
Puzzles: Low
Experience Level: Open to all
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