How to prepare

Players will need a webcam, a mic, working audio, a Discord account, a Roll20 account, and a place to keep notes - either online or offline. Players do not need to have read the rules beforehand, though it would be helpful to have done so. A guide with the basics of D&D can be found here: https://dnd.wizards.com/how-to-play. It will also help if you know what kind of games you enjoy playing the most, and what kind of game you're looking for, to discuss during Session 0, so I know how to tailor the game for everyone's expectations.

What I provide

As a GM, I will bring my expertise in Dungeons & Dragons, as well as a working knowledge of Roll20. Roll20 includes everything you need to play D&D - dice, character sheets, maps & tokens, a compendium of rules and stat blocks for me to keep track of creatures. Maps will be a mix of basic terrain items on simple backgrounds, more detailed maps created wholecloth on Inkarnate, and theater of the mind. I've been playing & GMing D&D for several years now, and enjoy leaning on the storytelling aspects of it more than the rules-heavy nitty gritty. I enjoy weaving together multiple story threads, while still prioritizing simplicity for the player. As complicated as things may be in the background, I want my players to have a simple read on what's going on, and what's most important for them to know. I tend to do a lot of extra prep work just to make the gaming experience as streamlined as possible for players - within the constraints of D&D rules.

Gameplay details

Players can expect much in the way of exploration, discovery, and lore. Note-taking will be extremely helpful to fit the larger pieces of the game's puzzles together, but not an absolute requirement to keep the story flowing. Roleplay and NPC interaction is encouraged - and while there is combat to be found, there's also always a way around it, either at cost or with a clever solution.

Content warnings

(none)

Safety tools used

• Lines and Veils

• Session 0

• Stars and Wishes

• X, N, and O Cards

How will character creation work

Character creation will happen in Session 0 on Roll20, though experienced players who know what characters they want to play may make them earlier. Character sheets will be stored on Roll20. Characters will all be at Level 1, with standard equipment, with stats rolled during Session 0.