Open Table
This campaign is designed to be an open table campaign. There will be a single map with various quest hooks, magical objects, monsters, factions, foes, allies, etc. There is not a single planned narrative. The narrative will emerge from our gameplay based on what we decide is most important and interesting.
We’ll have multiple players, any of whom can show up and play.
Real Time
Within reason, in-game time and between-session will match up. Meaning when a week passes in real life between sessions, a week should ideally pass in-game. This will not always be the case.
To resolve potential issues, PCs in the middle of an adventure are “locked down”.
For example, if Party A makes an expedition to a location that takes 2 weeks to get to, Party B in the next session starts their expedition the day after Party A departed (so that Party B doesn’t just lose 2 weeks). However, this means that the PCs in Party A are locked down and can’t join Party B since they are asynchronous to one another.
Roster
To make sure you can play even if your character is locked down, it is recommended that players keep a roster of characters. If your character is locked down in Party A, your other character can join Party B on another expedition. Just try not to go to the same place.
Sessions
Ideally we’ll have a regular meeting time, but players can also sponsor expeditions by wrangling players and the referee to play a game.
Return to Home by the End of Session
Make sure your adventuring party ends the session in a safe location. This may also include a camp. This will simplify having a lot of players coming in and out.
Safety
Before we get started, fill out the RPG consent form (external link).
Getting Started
The rules used are described in the SRD, but a cheatsheet is available here (external link).
Let’s get started with Character Creation. Or skip all that and auto-generate a basic Adventurer. You may also want to learn about the setting, but it’s a brief enough summary that you can read it during the first session you attend.