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Session Zero Worksheet
Use this before the campaign begins to align expectations between DM and players.
Campaign Pitch
Elevator pitch (2-3 sentences):
Starting situation:
What kind of story is this?
- Dungeon crawl / exploration
- Political intrigue
- Epic heroic journey
- Mystery / investigation
- Horror
- Sandbox / open world
- Other:
Planned length: One-shot / Short arc (3–6 sessions) / Medium campaign (10–20) / Long campaign (20+) / Open-ended
Tone & Expectations
Tone (mark all that apply):
- Gritty / realistic
- Heroic / high fantasy
- Comedic
- Dark / horror
- Political
- Lighthearted / casual
Expected session length:
Session frequency:
Table rules (phones, food, side conversations, etc.):
Safety Tools
Safety tools in use:
- Lines & Veils
- X-Card
- Open Door Policy
- Stars & Wishes (end of session)
- Other:
Lines (never included):
Veils (can happen, but off-screen):
World & Setting
Setting: Homebrew / Forgotten Realms / Eberron / Ravenloft / Other:
Starting location:
What does the party know at session start:
What level do characters start at: Method for HP: Stat generation: 4d6 drop lowest / Standard Array / Point Buy
Starting equipment: PHB defaults / Starting gold / Other:
Character Creation
Allowed sources:
- Player's Handbook 2024
- Other books:
- Homebrew (DM approval required)
Allowed races / species:
Restricted races / species:
Allowed classes:
Restricted subclasses / classes:
Alignment: Used / Not used
Backstory requirements:
- Minimum:
- Must include:
- At least one connection to:
Character secrets / bonds: Each player provides the DM with one secret and one goal
Party Cohesion
How does the party know each other?
- Pre-established (players decide)
- DM provides a framing event
- They don't yet — first session brings them together
Framing event (if applicable):
Questions for each player about their character:
- Why is your character an adventurer?
- What does your character want more than anything?
- What does your character fear?
- What is one secret your character keeps?
- Who does your character trust, and why?
House Rules
| Rule | Details |
|---|---|
| Critical hits | 2× dice / max die + roll / other: |
| Healing potions | Action / Bonus action |
| Flanking | Yes / No |
| Encumbrance | Variant / Standard / Ignored |
| Resurrection | RAW / Harder / Other: |
| Other | |
| Other |
Expectations Check
Each player and DM answers these:
What are you most excited about in this campaign?
| Player | Answer |
|---|---|
| DM | |
What do you want more of at the table?
| Player | Answer |
|---|---|
| DM | |
What do you want less of?
| Player | Answer |
|---|---|
| DM | |
Contact & Scheduling
| Player | Character Name | Preferred Contact | Scheduling Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DM | — | ||
Session day / time:
Platform / Location:
Backup contact method (cancellations):