GROUP EVENT [Nov 13, 2021] Mechwarrior RP - Session Zero (Discord)

NOVEMBER 13th @ 6pm EST!

Session Zero Goals:

1. Q&A session; exists to help players get ready for the campaign.
2. More than just for “character creation”, but basic guidance will be provided.
3. Talk with players about expectations for the upcoming campaign and plan accordingly.
4. Discuss details of integration with MW5 and MW RP.
5. Keep character creation simple and fair if new players are present.

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO TO BE READY:

1. Take some initiative! Review the rulebook and understand the basics. I have provided a copy here:
   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wdYHz7Z4IUSxEHCkN9-daa1sLh8aIPkO/view?usp=sharing
   • Core Rules for Players = pages 26-57
2. Make a rough draft of the character you have in mind. You don't have to have everything figured out, but you should have a rough idea coming in.
3. Join our Roll20 game lobby!
   https://app.roll20.net/join/8500696/BR-L7A
   
4. Come with questions! An engaged community will motivate me to do more!

Some Helpful Download Links:

• Character Creation Guide (Abridged Version):
  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yjlNb01gTTYj4cXIpwNOKxw59KOqQsKB/view?usp=sharing
  
• Character Sheet (download and be ready to use)
  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QiJk_hJsnDHw9cwv4LZjhXFU5LEH72YP/view?usp=sharing

IMPORTANT - The purpose of this session is not to do all the work for you on character creation. You need to do that on your own time or ask someone nicely to help you with it. You don't have to figure everything out on your own, but GM brownie points will go to people who make an honest effort to be ready.

 

No worries. This is just Session Zero. There will be time later to catch up.

 

One of the most important questions we need to answer is what general style of campaign are we going to run? Will this be more of a number crunching wargame (Classic Battletech, WH40K, etc) or will this be a more loose roleplaying experience (narrative-based DnD). There are advantages to both. The way Mechwarrior Destiny seems to want to be played, it is a bit of a hybrid of the two. Please let me know what you think.

 

Of course. It's an open ended question. Just trying to get a feel for what people want. I don't mind threading the line as long as we don't get bogged down too much with number crunching.

 

Small update
I was able to import the MWD sheet directly to roll20. Should help speed things up.

 

Don't forget you will need to join the Roll20 lobby to take part. Here is a direct link:
https://app.roll20.net/join/8500696/BR-L7A

 

For starters, I want to do some exhibition games from now until new years, just to get everyone used to the new system. I think it will be good for new players to get into it without worrying about making mistakes. Also, the holidays will be busy for many of us so I'd rather wait to start any major campaign until after the new year.

But to answer your question:
In terms of starting stats, go with "regular" skilled characters. It will give us a nice jump off point while leaving room for improvements. As far as starting era, nothing set in stone. The one-offs can be whatever we want. For the main campaign, that has yet to be determined, but feedback is welcomed.