D&D · GROUP AGREEMENT

D&D Session 0 Preparation

Agree on scheduling, table expectations, safety, rules, and the campaign frame before play begins.

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Contents

Scheduling

Set the campaign’s real-world rhythm before the characters reach the table.

How often will we play?Which day and time?How long is one session?How long will we wait for a late player?What happens to an absent player’s character?

Table expectations

Make an explicit agreement about spotlight, devices, player conflict, and shared narration.

Food during playPhone useOverall table toneHow much narrative authority is shared?Roleplay stylePlayer-versus-player actionsConversation and spotlight sharingAgree on boundaries and safety before using personal pressure points in play.Other table agreements

Rules and safety

Record edition-neutral table calls and the tools anyone can use to pause play.

Will alignment be used?How will encumbrance work?House rulesCritical successes and failuresInspiration / Heroic InspirationAdvancement methodFeats, multiclassing, and character optionsMerchants, crafting, and magic-item expectationsBoundaries and sensitive contentAgree on boundaries and safety before using personal pressure points in play.Breaks, rule calls, and speaking order

The campaign frame

Build the campaign together through genre, world, and character relationships.

What do we enjoy most in RPGs?Balance of social play, combat, and explorationPuzzles, mystery, and intrigueCampaign world / settingAccess to magicTechnology levelTone, genre, and themesStarting levelCharacter types and motivationsDo the characters know one another?Player contributions to the world and story

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