Nestled in the northern shadow of the Sword
Mountains, the small frontier town of Phandalin has seen a steady influx of
settlers from the cities of Waterdeep and Neverwinter over the past few years.
Initially drawn by reports of gold and platinum in the region, the new
settlement is now home to a small, but thriving community of farmers,
woodcutters, fur traders, and prospectors. But this recent prosperity is now in jeopardy,
as reports of strife in the region have increased of late. Caravans have been
attacked along the Triboar Trail, orcs have been spotted closer to settled
lands, and other wilder tales are now commonplace in the taprooms of Stonehill
Inn and The Sleeping Giant. Some folk even claim to have seen a dragon soaring
in the skies above the Sword Mountains. Ill tidings indeed! But ill tidings such as these serve as a
beacon to those who hear the Call to Adventure! And as such, small groups of
adventurers now converge on Phandalin, in search of fame, fortune, and glory! Dragon of Icespire Peak, a 5th edition Dungeons and Dragons
campaign in the world of the Forgotten Realms Hello, and thank you for interest in this
upcoming campaign! The following information will provide additional details
that will help you determine whether this game might be a good fit for you, and
if so, how to apply for one of the four to five player slots. Who: This game will be geared toward all playing
experience levels--everyone from absolute beginner to veteran players are
encouraged to submit request to join applications. Now, a bit about myself, to give you an idea
of what you can expect of me as a Dungeon Master. My name is Shane. I am 48 years old, married and have two kids.
I have been playing RPGs since 1984, most of that time as a DM. I tend to
prefer less crunchy games and am not really that interested in tinkering with
mechanics, character builds, and that sort of thing. I tend to run games rules
as written, but am not afraid to make up a ruling on the fly to keep the game
moving. My favorite aspects of RPGs are shared storytelling, problem solving,
and action. I like to roleplay NPC interactions, etc. but I am not a voice
actor. I do what I can with my limited “acting” abilities and often use my own
voice while playing NPCs. I also like to joke and laugh while playing and
appreciate good puns, plays on words, etc. Finally, as a Dungeon Master, I want
the players to succeed, but I won’t make it easy on them. My goal is to have
the players sweat a little bit and then have them snatch victory from the
jaws of defeat at the last moment. Of course not every scenario is a
nail-biter, but you get the idea. What: This game will use
standard 5th edition D&D rules and won't include homebrew material or house
rules. Characters will start at 1st level and be
built using the rules as detailed in the Players Handbook, using either the Standard
Array or 27-point buy method. Players may use options from Xanathar's Guide to
Everything or Volo's Guide to Monsters. This game will use Milestone
advancement and characters should advance to level 6 or higher through the
course of this campaign. Social
Contract Disclaimer: This game is meant to
be inclusive, fun, and safe for all participants. All players are expected to
adhere to the following code of conduct:
Participants must not
conduct themselves in a manner that is disruptive to the enjoyment or
safety of others (i.e., Don’t be a jerk)
Participants noticing
disruptive behavior should make those responsible for the behavior aware
of their actions. If a participant feels uncomfortable bringing it to the
attention of the disruptive individual, the participant should notify the Dungeon
Master immediately (i.e., See Something, Say Something)
Participants who feel as
though they are in an unsafe environment should notify the Dungeon Master immediately
(i.e., See Something, Say Something)
I reserve the
right to dismiss disruptive players from the game (i.e., Thanks, but no
thanks)
There will be no tolerance for aggressive
behavior toward other participants of the game (i.e., Don’t be a jerk)
Where: From the comfort of your own home! We will use Roll20
for the virtual tabletop and Discord for voice (preferrably with all players using a dedicated mic headset). We won’t be using video feeds
and I have no intention of streaming this game. When: As a family man who works full-time, I can realistically
only play short sessions (two to three hours) in the evening hours. Proposed game days: Friday 8 to 11 pm CDT (UTC
-6) Frequency: Bi-weekly (every other week), with
option of occasionally playing weekly if our schedules permit. Why: Because playing
D&D is fun!
How: If, after reading everything
listed above, you’re interested in playing in this game, please view the
Request to Join topic here: <a href="https://app.roll20.net/forum/post/8632939/read-me-second-request-to-join-information" rel="nofollow">https://app.roll20.net/forum/post/8632939/read-me-second-request-to-join-information</a>