The Lost Mines of Phandelver + ToA

On the way to Phandelver, hired by a dwarf by the name of Gundren Rockseeker, you are transporting a wagon of supplies from Neverwinter to Phandalin.

Expectation of Players

  • I loathe PvP, so avoid intentional player in-fighting (which is, “I attack Jeff with my sword.’’). However, if there is character conflict, that is different. I enjoy character conflict, as long as the players don’t take it personally!
  • It's cool to have fun and crack jokes, as long as it doesn't become a problem.
  • No sexual stuff in the game, if you can avoid it. It is a topic I am not a big fan of, and if it does come up, I will generally give it a quick note and move on. There won’t be any roleplaying sex.
  • Please don't overpower. I did it a few years back, and after becoming a DM, I learned that it makes the story far less fun. Optimization is expected, just as long as I am not seeing AC 25 at level 4 or damage beyond 30 by level 4, I’ll be good.
  • If you have a problem with a quick ruling, bring it up after the game, not during. I will work with you and let you know, and if we look at the actual rule, and if we feel it should be changed, the following week, we’ll talk to the group and see how they stand. However, if it is ruled, then it is ruled.
  • No evil characters.
  • No politics talk if people at the table have differing opinions and don’t have the mind the hold an intellectual conversation. It is a rather sensitive topic right now, and we’re here to escape reality, not argue about it.
  • Let me know what are off-limits to have in the game. People have their limits and are sensitive to certain topics, and if you mention them, I will steer clear of them or downplay them.
  • Follow Wheaton's Law: Don't be a dick.

Allowed Material

  • Core PHB (of course).
  • Volo's Guide to Monsters
  • Revised Ranger by Wizards of the Coast
  • Unearthed Arcana is subject to DM Approval
  • I don't allow the human variant, you can wait for the feat. I see you Mr. Great-Weapon-Master-and-Reckless-Attack and Mrs. Sharpshooter!
  • I allow multiclassing.

Character Creation & Tips

  • Standard Array or 27 Point Buy.
  • Level 1.
  • Starting Gear + 100gp

House Rules

  • Rerolling natural 1s and 20s. If you roll a 1, roll it again, if you roll another 1, something bad happens. But, in the case you roll a 20, then roll another 20, you can do something freaking awesome (within reason). Like, knocking someone prone, blinding somebody for one round, salvaging a trap and the like.
  • Flanking. Whenever you are flanking an opponent, Pathfinder-style, you gain advantage on the attack.

This is simply a way to express my expectations, and the rules and boundries of my game. Just so there is no assumptions and you know where the line is drawn for me as a gamemaster. Aside from that, if these are agreeable, this adventure is everybody's game.