How to prepare

Please be at least familiar with what the general style and tone for PIRATE BORG is. I will provide all players with basic game-playing materials in PDF form in advance (or at least Session 0). Also, have at least a very minimal basic familiarity with how to use FOUNDRY VTT! (At least how to access the game once you are provided the link to it, and how to access a character sheet.) Please also be familiar with how to use DISCORD. You will need a working mic (camera optional).

What I provide

I will be providing: -- Foundry VTT server -- Discord for the chat/voice -- in-game art, handouts, maps, character sheets -- the official Player's PDF of PIRATE BORG

Gameplay details

**THE PLAYER-CHARACTERS** It is encouraged (not required) that each player have an idea of what class they want to play before the Session 0. During the Session 0, I will lead all the players in character creation using Foundry VTT character sheets. There will not be any duplication of classes. If there is a duplication without cooperative resolution, I will determine via random die roll who gets to use the contested class. (Please have an alternate class as a backup.) **CONTENT and SUBJECT MATTER** Foundry VTT will be used for dice rolls, character sheets, handouts, art, etc. Maps will be used for general ideas and loose placement and not as a specific grid-like tactical experience. Expect to roleplay weird and strange characters and encounter weird and strange NPCs. Expect some fast and deadly combat, not long and drawn out minis on a map combat. Expect some ship combat, exploration, and a good amount of NPC interaction. Combat will be more cinematic than tactical. Players can expect action and adventure on the High Seas and the Dark Caribbean, but also horror in the vein of heavy metal album covers, "Black Sails," and less problematic Lovecraft. There will be many horror elements from personal to cosmic, undead, violence, blood and gore. Not all possible aspects can be covered in advance, but limits and safety tools will be observed. There may also be sexual content and sexuality in the form of flirtation and temptation of, and with, wenches and lasses, strapping lads and sailors, merfolk, fey folk, and the like. This may include uncomfortable (in-character!) situations. While the content of the game will be dark and gross and possibly lascivious at times, overt sexual content will be fade-to-black and player conduct is expected to be respectful and appropriate with each other. Sexual violence will absolutely NOT be tolerated. Other veils and lines will be discussed in Session 0, and of course, ALWAYS subject to re-discussion and updating as needed. All that said, PIRATE BORG is a gonzo, weird, and wacky system and setting, and the bizarre, goofy, strange, wild, and darky comedic aspects of the game and roleplay are welcomed and encouraged!

Content warnings

(none)

Safety tools used

• Breaks

• Debriefing

• Lines and Veils

• Luxton Technique

• Luxton Technique Discussion

• Open Door

• Session 0

• Stars and Wishes

• X, N, and O Cards

How will character creation work

I will lead the players as a group through each step of character creation using pre-provided game material in a (free) Session 0, as character creation in PIRATE BORG is part of the absurd group fun. (However, pre-generated characters will be available for any last-minute signups.) We will start the PCs as beginning characters -- weak and inexperienced pirates, rogues, mystics, and ne'er-do-wells that may survive and thrive long enough to see Armageddon together.