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The document outlines a high fantasy campaign using 5th edition rules set in either the Forgotten Realms or Greyhawk, focusing on story-driven roleplaying and long-term play from levels 1 to 20. It details rules and mechanics, character creation guidelines, table expectations, scheduling logistics, and team-building activities to ensure a collaborative and respectful gaming environment. Key elements include a point buy system for ability scores, a ban on guns, and a weekly session frequency lasting 4 to 8 hours.

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Introduction

The document outlines a high fantasy campaign using 5th edition rules set in either the Forgotten Realms or Greyhawk, focusing on story-driven roleplaying and long-term play from levels 1 to 20. It details rules and mechanics, character creation guidelines, table expectations, scheduling logistics, and team-building activities to ensure a collaborative and respectful gaming environment. Key elements include a point buy system for ability scores, a ban on guns, and a weekly session frequency lasting 4 to 8 hours.

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High Fantasy

Forgotten Realms or Greyhawk

5th edition rules

1. Campaign Overview

 Setting & World: Is the campaign set in a known world like the
Forgotten Realms, or is it a homebrew setting?

o Greyhawk or Forgotten Realms

 Tone & Themes: Will the game be lighthearted, dark, gritty, or


somewhere in between?

o Standard High Fantasy

 Style of Play: Emphasize the balance between combat, exploration,


and roleplay.

o Story driven roleplaying

 Campaign Length: Discuss the expected duration—short arc, long-


term, or open-ended.

o Long-term: levels 1 - 20

2. Rules & Mechanics

 Edition & Sourcebooks: Clarify which edition and sourcebooks are


allowed.

o 5th edition

 House Rules: Discuss any custom rules or modifications to standard


gameplay.

o No guns

 Homebrew Content: Decide if homebrew classes, spells, or items are


permitted.

o Some plane traveling at later levels with homebrewed


multiverse

o A mix of homebrewed adventure with published modules.

 Leveling System: Choose between experience points (XP) or


milestone leveling.
o Inclined to have DM track experience and announce
leveling when ready.

 Optional Rules: Consider rules like flanking, encumbrance, or critical


hit variations.

o Rolling Natural 20s keep stacking

 Death & Resurrection: Set expectations for character mortality and


resurrection availability.

3. Character Creation

 Ability Scores: Decide on point buy, standard array, or rolling for


stats.

o Point buy system

 Race & Class Restrictions: Determine if any options are off-limits.

 Backgrounds & Feats: Discuss the use of backgrounds and whether


feats are allowed.

 Character Connections: Encourage players to establish relationships


between their characters.

 Alignment: Agree on acceptable alignments and their impact on


gameplay.

o Evil alignments are not playable unless you have a VERY


compelling argument for it.

4. Table Expectations & Safety

 Player Behavior: Set guidelines for respectful interaction and


engagement.

 Sensitive Topics: Identify any themes or content to avoid.

 Safety Tools: Implement tools like the X-card or Lines and Veils to
ensure player comfort.

 Metagaming: Discuss the use of player knowledge versus character


knowledge.

 DM Authority: Clarify how rules disputes will be handled.


5. Scheduling & Logistics

 Session Frequency: Decide how often the group will meet.

o Weekly

 Session Length: Agree on the typical duration of each session.

o Plan on 4 – 8 hour sessions.

 Platform: Choose between in-person play or virtual platforms like


Roll20 or Foundry VTT.

 Communication: Establish channels for updates and coordination


(e.g., Discord, email).

 Absences: Set policies for missed sessions and how they affect the
game.

o How to handle a character's absence.


o Whether to proceed with sessions when players are missing.
o How to manage character progression and loot distribution.

6. Team Building & Icebreakers

 Introductions: Share personal interests and gaming backgrounds.

 Favorite Aspects: Discuss what each player enjoys most in RPGs


(combat, roleplay, exploration).

 Group Dynamics: Foster camaraderie through collaborative character


creation or shared backstories.

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