$25.00
Adventure Overview:
Let’s learn how to play D&D!
What better way than with a seemingly simple assignment: Clearing out some giant rats from within the cellar of the Wizard Tower’s Brewing Co. How bad of an assignment could it be? Surely there are no other dangers within the cellar’s depths…
A simple enough task, however, things are always more complicated (especially because you’re a bunch of rookies, just make sure to point your bows downrange).
The session will last 2-3 hours, and will take you and your squad through a great first timer focused experience.
What if you’ve never played an RPG, what is it like?
Our games are player-driven, putting you and your character at the center of the plot. Your choices will decide the outcome: from heroic victory to an untimely end. We’re here to tell a great story that makes you feel like you’re in your favorite book or movie.
What do you need to do before the first session?
Upon sign up, we’ll connect and make sure you can begin fleshing out your character ideas, and that I can support you with questions about any of the tech programs. If necessary, I will provide pregenerated level two characters so you can simply sign up and play.
What does the GM provide?
The GM provides access to the FantasyGrounds Unity license, which includes sourcebook materials and can hold character sheets.
Character Creation Guidelines:
Characters will start out at level two. We will use standard array or point buy during session zero to create our characters. If you don’t know what this is, that’s ok! I’ll help you figure all this out.
I ask that all characters have a reason for needing the adventuring party. I do not allow evil alignment for purposes of encouraging party unity.
Who will like this game?
GM Details/Guidance:
This game includes typical fantasy themes that one may find in stories like Lord of the Rings. Themes of dark and light abound. Murder and violence in this context are found throughout.
Please reach out to me at the message icon above so I can answer whatever questions you may have!
I came into one of John’s campaigns relatively new to D&D and fresh out of a negative RPG experience. John seamlessly integrated me into the rest of the party and got me invested in the story, other PCs, and my own character instantly. I’d come in scared to voice when I was confused, but John patiently explained what was going on (several times, when needed) as I tried to figure out the nitty gritty of how D&D worked. He constantly checks in with his players and gives us tons of freedom to explore what we please. His stories are electrifying, his NPCs are diverse and wonderful, and his combats are incredibly dynamic. Absolutely the highlight of my week!
John has a talent for giving life to a setting and the people within them, encouraging players to think beyond themselves and really live into their characters and relationships. He knows exactly how to best challenge and highlight every player at the table, all while communicating openly and ensuring everyone is having a good time.
I came to our one shot with a goofball character concept and left mourning. Not just because some careful nudges on John’s part let our party feel historied and dynamic in so short a span of time, but also because it was established as a lethal one shot beforehand and my character died horribly! (RIP Erastus Longaevus Aeternus)
It was unironically one of my favorite experiences with Dungeons and Dragons, and there is no doubt in my mind that John’s future players will have unforgettable memories as well.
I joined one of John’s campaigns as a completely new player, no idea about gameplay other than the things I picked up from Critical Role. He made sure I got time to familiarize myself with the game and the character I was playing.
He’s welcomes creative ideas with skills, spells, character creation and conversation options and managed to somehow tailor-make an experience for everyone at the session! I later had the pleasure of joining a horror-themed one-shot he did and he made sure to check in with all players to see what their limits were and to make sure it would be fun for everyone.
the combat is always fairly balanced and even during times where the dice were completely against me, I left the session with a smile because it’s always a good time.
Just typing this makes me want to create a new character. Hope we can roll again sometimes 🙂
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