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Weekly Use of Fantasy Grounds
Introduction
Online Gameplay / Sundays
Starting on July 7th, I am going to run an ongoing campaign starting from level 1. During specific sessions characters will level up based on elasped gametime. Over approximately 60 sessions, there will be an overall storyline arc that is composed of many smaller adventures (each with applicable milestones); no XP will be awarded for any encounters. Players, who are not able to make a session for some reason will automatically advance. The timeline shown is approximate. Gradually, the level of difficulty will increase. If your character dies, you will create a new current-level character. Contact me first, however, as resurrection is possible. All gameplay will begin and end in the same city. The city is called Alberon. As noted in the Player Guide, it has a population of 6,000.
Fantasy Grounds is an online tabletop game. I will run a server that players can connect to as scheduled on Sundays from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Players can signup here and access game content after logging in. I plan to have sessions once a week. As the number of seats is limited to 7, the current "party" taking part will vary.
I will be using audio to enhance the game via Syrinscape, etc. I also use Cleanfeed, in addition to Fantasy Grounds. Online, all gameplay will involve use of the Demo client software that you install on your PC. (Instructions are located below.) With respect to gameplay, it will take place in a central location (mainly underground).
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Sofware Installation
Download The Demo Software
Download & Install The Demo Software
FGWebInstall.exe
Visit the Fantasy Grounds website and download the Demo software. When you install it, leave the license key blank during installation. Should you encounter any trouble, feel free to contact me via the contact form.
Double click on the downloaded application and click Yes. Then click I Agree. Next press OK at the bottom. You will need to press OK several more times. After you have installed the software, you will arrive at the starting screen. If necessary, refer to the Fantasy Grounds user manual.
Enable Audio via Cleanfeed
https://cleanfeed.net/ (run in Chrome)
As use of audio is part of each game session, you will need to download and install Cleanfeed (free version). This means that you will make 2 connections: FG for visuals and Cleanfeed (audio). Control the volume with Volume Master, which is an extension. When you setup Cleanfeed, choose "Music Optimized."
Character Creation ... and Player Account
Refer to the Player Guide for A General Overview
Start of Process
Inspiration
Within the account section is a Character Generation page that randomly generates characters associated with the region that gameplay starts from. (As described at D&D Beyond, the main races are Human, Elves, Half-Elves, Dwarves, Gnomes and Halflings. Other races are not as common in the region where gameplay starts.) If you have not registered, you should start there first. Your account page is the area where you will access any booked games and the site's Messaging System. You will need to input character information into Fantasy Grounds. Any encounters your charater faces will vary as described at dnd.wizards.com. As listed in the login page, the challenge rating of monsters is found in the 3rd link. Also notable, is Xanathar's Guide to Everything. If you have any questions, contact me. I can usually reply within 24 hours.
Start Fantasy Grounds
Create Your Character
After you view the next section, create a character using Fantasy Grounds. If you have not downloaded the player guide, now would be a good time to do so. It will guide you through the character creation process. it also contains part of the storyline (applicable to session 1). You can also view Taking20's video on character creation on YouTube. You will find other videos about Fantasy Grounds online as well. In the Fantasy Grounds user manual, there is an overview of the character creation process from pp. 53-65. The game is set in Faerûn, within the Archipelago of Alkara. As noted in the Player Guide, Alkara is a group of 5 islands to the south of the Moonshae Isles.
Player Info & Character Creation
Account and Game Resources
You will find information about reserved seats on your account page. As well, you will find game resources here associated with character creation and ongoing sessions. Any public messages from the GM will be located here and a summary of the last game session will also be located here just in case you missed a session. With regard to connecting, you will join the current party where they are located for each respective session. Your character will be aware of certain information pertaining to the storyline and have a background that is independent of it. You will need to create your own background story. After level 1, multiclasses are allowed, as well as feats.
Game World: Faerûn
Gameplay Will Start In Alberon
Located in Alkara off the shores of the Sword Coast, Alberon was once a prosperous city, but has since declined, with rising crime rates and business closures. Known for groups of rogues, many have profitted from robbing those that were targeted over the last several years, but there are also law-abiding citizens in the city who are respected for their contribution to Alkara. Part of an order based centrally in Alberon, your patron Hector Alvarez has given you a device enabling you to return to the teleport pad in the center of the market. He has told you that it needs to be charged every 48 hours. As listed in the directory, there are 10 residences to choose from (each with different applicable rents). After you register, proceed to software installation of Fantasy Grounds. The Demo version is available for free and is part of the software you'll need. Gameplay will involve delivery of both audio and 2D images.
Like all great cities, Alberon attracts its fair share of rogues who stalk the shadows, and ruffians who prey on the weak. In some areas of the city, groups of thieves are now fighting over territory and ongoing prospects. Having heard about a Gnome gambling operation in a nearby city, some have all decided to venture further afield. Having completed an assessment of their defenses, members of your order have determined that it would be a challenge to rob those running this operation. Think Oceans 11. Making profit does not come without risk. If you had chosen this Mission, you would have determined that the Gnomes have a unique form of security. That is not all that is present (guard dogs are also present).
Connecting Online
Enter your character's username and my IP address (75.155.171.85), followed by the Enter key. This will allow you to connect to my server from 5:45 - 9:00pm. If you have any problems, contact me at arcolq@gmail.com.
Get In Touch
Please feel free to get in touch with me.