How to prepare

All players will be asked to join the Discord server for ease of communication - if for some reason the player can't or won't join the server, communication will be possible through StartPlaying messages. Players will be asked to create a free D&D Beyond account to communally join the one-shot - if for some reason the player can't or won't join D&D Beyond, other means of character creation and joining may be possible. Players will need to read the session hook, create a character accordingly, take the safety survey, read the session rules, and bring either a digital tool to read their character sheet or a physical print-out. If playing online, players will also need a webcam and working mic.

What I provide

Battlemaps, dice, note-taking materials, and generic minis will be available, though the players are of course free to bring their own dice and minis!

Gameplay details

There will be a survey pre-game that only the DM will see where players can share any content they would like to avoid or have excluded from the game. Any off-limits topics will then be shared in the pre-game rules with the rest of the group, and if anyone fails to follow the rules during the game, I'll pause the play and remind the players of the boundaries before continuing. If the issue continues to come up, the game will be paused, that player will be asked to leave, and their character will die in a way that suits the story.

Content warnings

(none)

Safety tools used

• Bleed

• Debriefing

• Lines and Veils

• Open Door

• Stars and Wishes

• X, N, and O Cards

How will character creation work

Characters will be level 1-5, depending on the experience of the players around each particular table. Any combination of new or beginner players will result in a level 1-3 session. Characters will be created prior to the session through a link to D&D Beyond. Any players who want help with character creation can arrive the hour prior to the session for assitance. Players are welcome to randomize a character, so long as it fits the established hook and level. Any character, session, or safety questions can be shared with the DM ahead of time via StartPlaying messaging or Discord server link.