Want to ensure your TTRPG campaign is a success? Start with successful session zero. In the first episode of our first official season, we provide a complete guide that will help you give your players a game they'll love. Whether you use it as is, or just snag a few new ideas, you'll hear us talk through it and use it to establish the foundation for a new adventure.
Our session zero guide is the result of many failed attempts. We know what it's like to struggle with campaigns that don't quite fit the party, players who aren't engaged, lackluster storylines, and failed dramatic reveals. That's why we've gathered the expertise of many others and combined it with our own experience to create a resource that will guide you through an efficient, enjoyable, and thorough session zero. One that prioritizes safety, comfort, and story in one fell swoop.
In the Extra-Dimensional Gateway, we take a look at the results of our season 1 session zero that we had with some of our patrons. Starting with some pop-culture inspirations that they provided, we discuss how we can incorporate those into an adventure. It's a sprinkle of Goonies on top of a pile of Indiana Jones, with a little Stranger Things on the side.
In First Step Tavern, we use those inspirations to do some light worldbuilding and character creation, all a part of the session zero guide. We end up with a community thriving on tourism and healing waters, and some heroic characters that are going to come in to solve their problems. If you're a patron you can access the Notion workspace that will evolve into a full adventure as we make our way through the season.
Session Zero Guide: Complete Session Zero Structure — Hook & Chance (hookandchance.com)
Character Creation Guide: The Complete Character Development Guide — Hook & Chance (hookandchance.com)
As always, huge thanks to our patrons for making this episode a reality.
David P., Adam F., Alex R., Steve A., Sigma, Kuraidoscope, Skyler E., Deadman, Ninja Duckie, PseuArt, Blackthorne, First Law, Peacockdreams, DM Thunderbum, Marley R., Timewarp, Dangerous Marmalade, Zach G., NoMaam, Michelle T., Adlerious, Chris F., The Senate, Lucas D., Lyla G., The GM Tim, Nevermour, Thomas W., DM Natske, Heavyarms, Leprecan, and Will H-P.