Session Zero

A session zero is the first session you have talking to your players about what exactly you intend to do with your game, and talking about how the game will be set up.  This is the best way to get your point across, as in (WHAT IS THE MAIN IDEA) of your game, the continents, playable races, any player character s speciffics, and also what will and will NOT be included in your game.

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Once you talk about what your game involves, places, continents, stuff the player characters should know....the last topicis to talk about expectations from the DM standpoint, and the game expecation of each player.  This will also give you an opportunity to see of your players will be up for the challenge, and whether or not the players are right for this game.

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In session zero you can have the pre-conversations about ANYTHING! so when you start the game your players will have som eosrt of bearing on where they are coming from....If players need help with backlstory then they can ask you now rather thean boggin down the game with other questions.

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and now I give you my original session zero for the game of Ether....

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Ether Session Zero

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A.We have 4o minutes  as a group on zoom.  So if we play 2 hours….that means we have 3 zoom sessions.

B.The world of ether: the different continents, islands and their inhabitants: all in some way related to the races and classes in DND.  Exp)  rockonia for instance is the land of the rock people, Golems….in this game this is a playable race 

C.Characters:  homebrew concepts for player characters,  role play based multi-classing, talk amore about what your ideas are on that….I leave time for questions.

D.How the game will be played: a new concept like a video game…

E.Creating a schedule….like an actual timeframe so we can play this game.

1.The world of ether: continents, landscaopes, people

2.Character stuff: character rules

3.How the game will be played/different play style

II.First Main Point:

…World of ether as it pertains to our game…

Welcome to the world of Ether!

Here there are several continents all with their own unique imageries, lifestyles, NPC’s, and player characters (some homebrew PC’s you may never have seen before.) but also each continent is not without their own special issues & problems. Through out the entire world you will see a lot of differences, but one thing is and always been:  during your life (even if you have not seen it in person) someone has mentioned that around the outskirts of your world exists a certain point in the sea, where the water turns black, the sky is dark, and filled with electric clouds….another thing….no one has ever come back from a voyage into the “Brackish!”   

• The brackish is the term given because of how dark the water is…you cant see into it. 

• How a typical voyage into the brackish always goes: 

A) a boat and crew go out, and only pieces of a boat come back….entire crew gone.

B) Most people don’t make it that far, because of fear…some pirates even say that the sense of death and dread fill the air so much that smart ones will definitely abandon ship before “It” starts, but even the most fearless of pirates, warriors, sea creatures and boat captains fear these waters.This is a mystery what really happens.

It is said (amongst survivors of the pre brackish) that it is “….impossible to navigate through the misty clouds, lectric storms, un tha boat topplin waves at every turn.”  Although while some allude to almighty “The Kraken,” others believe its something even bigger, unimaginable….the fathomless creature of brackish!  Some say that there is a creature out there guarding the seas, entrapping us all as it watches us from under the brackish, keeping us in check, playing with our lives….an evil ancient thing….just watching us…waiting for something….we don’t know what.

What to expect:

• no warforged or artificer player characters in this campaign. 

• Regular normal playable character classes and I m not  opposed to all sorts of races races in this realm, including other races like genasi, tabaxi, bird races, slimes, Golems, firbolgs.....the sky is the limit….any type of animal race you can think of, however it must be approved by me.

STARTING THE GAME!!!!

Whether for the ridonkulous money, accolades, valor, or the discount that comes with being associated with such a prestigious group as the adventurers guild….The game starts with You! (for your own reasons) you may have taken several boats to get on this boat, but rest assured you are boating to the adventurers guild island. 

Now you know….no one just walks in and is granted membership….you must first prove your worth by completing a mission.

A.The world has 12 continents that have their own native people and problems  I will leave the  continents alone and talk amore about them as you discover the world around you.

1.Continents: we will focus on The adventuers guild island, and magi city.

a)Adventuers guild island, there is a north and south.

(1)North island is for non memebers of the guild: everything here is more expensive, but still affordable.  Here you will find regular equipment, all the necessary things for a normal adventurer.

South island is for members….it is smaller , because less people, but everything here is free.

To become a member:

A)     completing one expense paid mission,

B)      pay a one time guild entrance fee of 300 Gold. 

C)      You must stay/train with the guild for 8 weeks after completing your mission

D)     You must complete at least 3 missions per year. 

E)      You must offer at least 50 gold per month or 520 per year in dues.

b)Magi city is a the city to the north, where the half elvs reside.

(1)This city is basically a council of 8 half elvs that stem run 8 different schools of magic.  Most people receive esteemed training from the houses here,

B.Land scapes and special places:  Land here is like a  Medievel rural town.  They have everything you need with an emphasis on weapons, armour, and common, magic items.  people do live here, but they are all adventurers.    AG island you will find the wishing well.

C.Any questions thus far ?

III.Second Main Point: Your characters:

A.Homebrew concepts if you have not already created a character.

a)I will be accepting homebrew creations: if you don’t have a known source for the stat block, then send it to me,  If not I will assign a stat block for it. If you have an idea of a character….especially if it will give flavor to the game….let me know…I would like to do it.

B.Character role play based multi classing

1.If you can role play it….you can do it….essentially I want to tie in your story to everything you do. 

2.The situational example:  the diehard sorcerer used his magic, but it just wasn’t enough…someone got hurt bad, and almost died…all the things he learned…were not enough.  I would grant him fighter if he wanted on the next level, but he would have to specify what upper level fighter he trained with.  Im not gonna give it to you unless you try.

C. Let me state that I am looking for (pg 13 PHB point buy system) for your character creation.  We are not rolling dice for this.  Please adhere to this.

D.Any questions about your Characters for this campaign? 

IV.Main Point 3: How the game will be played

A.The game will be played like a video game so that you have options and the well doesn’t run dry.

• Prior to our games…..You will receive a selection of jobs from the guild.

• Prior to the game, you must respond as to what job you want to take.

• Any questions about this?

V.Conclusion

A.My Expectations:

1.Thank you: I just want to say thank you guys for being a part of this group.

2.I want you to play your character: I will  go as far as saying that I will only award something special to those who play their character well.  This goes beyond just adding a touch of flavor, or coming out of your player element.    BECOME who your character is….you are an actor now…Im sorry that’s how I see it….…please….please….the more you become  your character the more impressed I will be….the more esteem you will hold …..all the more fun we will have with this game.  This is just how I see  DND….play the shit out of your character.

3.Always remember we are here to geek out, have fun , waste time…talk about shit that most people  cant appreciate or have fun with or laigh at because they lack the imagination.

B.What are your expectations of me and of this game?

C.Are there any thing you would like to see in this game?

D.Anything you think might not work out? Or let me rephrase….any problems you forsee with this type of set up.