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