DM/ OOC- re: clarifications
So I¡¯m taking a moment here to have everyone step back and try to get on the same page because there¡¯s been some confusion about this game.
This question was asked early on, so the newer players probably haven¡¯t seen it.
¡°Is there a particular sort of feel or theme you're going for with the campaign?"
My reply was;
¡°I'm leaving that up to the players. You tell me what you want, and I'll make it happen.
I have ideas in mind,?but I don't want to write a book. I want the players to decide what their characters want, what their goals and aspirations are, and how they want to proceed to achieve those goals, and I'll do the part of throwing obstacles at them and guiding them with rumors and gossip and NPCs.
I like a serious game, but not strict. I want us all to have fun, have silly moments, but have a real adventure campaign with challenges and drama and mystery and conflict and reward and passion and horror and despair and joy...
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Now, that being said, I¡¯ll express MY expectations, and I¡¯d like for each of you to reply with YOUR expectations, so we can all come to a mutual agreement on how to make this fun for everybody. These were previously posted as HOUSE RULES.?
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Everyone should read them and feel free to contribute.
- I only DM for Heroes. You don¡¯t have to be Lawful Good, but if your character robs or kills someone, there will be consequences.
- You¡¯re part of a team. No Player vs Player combat, don¡¯t steal from teammates, and share wealth.
- Behavior determines alignment, not the other way around. Don¡¯t be a jerk using the excuse ¡°that¡¯s what my (chaotic evil) character would do¡±.
- We all have triggers and certain scenarios that are unacceptable to us. I try to avoid torture/gore, rape/sexual abuse, slavery, child abuse and anything else illegal in the real world.?That being said, the game does take place in a medieval time period and combat violence is a major part of the game.?If a subject comes up that triggers you in any way, shape, or form to feel uncomfortable let me know immediately!?This is supposed to be fun for all of us.
And 5. The DM is a Player, just like each of you. Not the boss. Not a babysitter. Not god. The DM¡¯s job is to create an interesting world for the characters to interact. We¡¯re all adults and all equals to here.?
6. You control your character and your character alone. You do not get to speak or act for other player¡¯s characters or NPCs
7. The other thing I would like to add is that this is a D&D Campaign utilizing the 5th edition rules. It is not an exercise in creative writing, though you?are allowed?to treat it as such. You can be as detailed as you like in your posts and I will read every word, but you are not required to write pages of text if you don¡¯t want to. I prefer it if you write more than a sentence or two. I prefer it if you give your character thoughts, emotions, and descriptions of their actions, but that¡¯s totally up to you.
I¡¯m sure more will come up as we converse and play. Please feel free to disagree, make suggestions, offer options, and express your concerns.
The game will continue alongside this conversation.??
Thanks!
/DM
