Session Expectations I am making this post to include expectations for sessions. This will give both expectations for what you should have prepared before the game, and what to do during and after the game. 1.) Before the game begins you are expected to have: - Your character sheet complete (at least as much as possible). - Any equipment purchased, and added to your character sheet unless it needs GM approval. - A token ready, and on the Maladon map. - A working microphone, headphones, and computer. Obviously we're all humans, and none of us are perfect. Sometimes computer problems will happen, or you will need to ask questions to finish filling in your character sheet. With that said if you sign up for a session, and show up with 1/4th of your character sheet complete you may be turned away in favor of a player who is already ready to play. It is your responsibility to be prepared for a game. If you need help with getting prepared please ask for help on our discord server before the game begins. We are all happy to help, but once the game starts it's not fair to the rest of the players to delay the game so you can finish your character, or work out technical problems that could have been resolved in advance. 2.) Show up on time. As usual all of us are humans, and will make mistakes from time to time. With that said if you show up late to a session do not be surprised if your spot has already been forfeited to another player. If you are going to be late please try your best to inform your group so they can be aware of the situation. 3.) At the beginning of the game, or right before it starts please ready a list of who is playing. More information about this can be found in this thread . After the game double check to make sure the list is accurate, and update the Tier List Assistant. 4.) During the game please make sure to do the following: - Pay attention to the game. Please try to pay attention to what is going on in the game. If you want to play Skyrim please wait until after the game session has concluded. - Be available. This somewhat falls into paying attention to the game. If you sign up for a game please be sure you are available. If the game is expected to last 5 hours do not sign up if you can only play for 3, or have some other obligation that will prevent you from dedicating 100% of your attention to the game. Having to leave for 15 minutes once during the game is usually fine, but having to leave every 5 minutes is not acceptable. - Take notes . This is more of a suggestion, but taking notes can help improve the gaming experience for everyone involved. You should have access to an editable handout called 'Notes' that you can use for this if you want, you can find it in the journal section with your character sheet. If you don't have one or want another one please ask one of the GMs. - Be ready to act before your turn . While other players are taking their turns try to figure out what you will do on your turn. When your turn rolls around you should already know what you want to do. - Be aware of what your character can do. - You should know what abilities your character has, and how to use them. When we are in the middle of the game you should not have to stop to look up your character's abilities, or ask another player. Obviously all of us are human, but in general try to be aware of what options you have. - Be respectful of other players. Try your best not to talk over others, and not talk too much during other player's turns. Everyone is here to have fun. - Respect the GM's rulings. Often times your GM will have to make rulings on the fly for the sake of the game's pace. If your GM makes a ruling please try your best to move on. After the game is over you can bring up any issues with the GM, or on the forums. - Don't be "That Guy." This is a classic Dungeons and Dragon request. Your character is in Maladon to adventure. The party is under no obligation to drag your character on missions. If you make a character who wants to brood in the corner, and not adventure the party can and will leave them behind. Your character should be able to work with groups, and want to go on adventures. - No Backtracking. Please do not backtrack. If your character performs an action please do not try to change that action 3 rounds later. If you say "I walk into the room." and then trigger a trap you will not be allowed to say "Well I meant to say I sneak into the room carefully looking for traps." Be careful with your actions, and word choice. 5.) After the game please make sure to determine who is doing the log. The thread detailing the campaign logs can be found here . Below is the generally expected format of a campaign log. The actual contents of the log are up to your desecration, but should be written from your character's perspective. The title uses Header 3 for the size. Session #: Session Title Present: Character name; Race Class Lvl # (Player Name) Character name; Race Class Lvl # (Player Name) Character name; Race Class Lvl # (Player Name) Character name; Race Class Lvl # (Player Name) Character name; Race Class Lvl # (Player Name) Character name; Race Class Lvl # (Player Name) [Log of what happened in the session.]
