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Coding Credits @Katrina Walker

DND AND YOU

------------------------ My Vision ------------------------ Dungeons & Dragons is an exciting RPG that allows you to explore limitless realms with friends and family. Whether you want to be a mafia boss, a space pirate, or something entirely unique, the possibilities are endless. For this version, I’ve simplified the mechanics to make it more straightforward and easier to understand. While this won’t include all the extra details, it should still provide a solid foundation for gameplay. If you’re interested in diving deeper, I can develop a more intricate system in the future, but for now, this should work well for what I’m aiming to do. This is something new I’m trying, so please don’t feel pressured to roleplay strictly using D&D mechanics. If this method doesn’t resonate with you, that’s completely fine—you’re welcome to engage in whatever way feels best for you. However, if you’re interested in learning how to play D&D in more depth, please let me know! I’d be happy to set up a workshop, with the help of other members, to guide anyone who is new to the system. For those who are using the mechanics: You have 35 points to distribute among your stats. You start with 100 Health. Rolls are made using the format: [Stat] + d20 = Result. Your rolls will influence the story and your character’s fate. Creativity will be key in navigating challenges and overcoming obstacles. Let’s see how resourceful you can be in the world we’re building together!

------------------------ Stats ------------------------ Reducio Strength (STR) Represents: Physical power, lifting, carrying, and melee attack damage. 🔹 In Action: Strength determines if you can push over a heavy cauldron, lift a heavy object, or swing a massive club. Dexterity (DEX) Represents: Agility, reflexes, and hand-eye coordination. 🔹 In Action: A high Dexterity means you’re quick on your feet, dodge spells like Expelliarmus in a duel, or sneak through Hogwarts without Filch noticing. Constitution (CON) Represents: Endurance, stamina, and resistance to damage. 🔹 In Action: A high Constitution helps you survive poison, fight through exhaustion (like resisting a Dementor’s cold), or take multiple hits in a duel before collapsing. Intelligence (INT) Represents: Book smarts, logic, memory, and knowledge of spells, history, and languages. 🔹 In Action: High Intelligence allows you to recall obscure facts about magical creatures, translate ancient runes, or craft a strategy to outwit a Death Eater. Wisdom (WIS) Represents: Perception, intuition, awareness, and decision-making. 🔹 In Action: A high Wisdom helps you notice details others miss (like detecting an Invisibility Cloak’s movement), resist mental effects like the Imperius Curse, or sense when someone is lying. Charisma (CHA) Represents: Force of personality, charm, leadership, and magical presence. 🔹 In Action: High Charisma helps you lead an army (or a student rebellion like Dumbledore’s Army), cast powerful persuasion spells (like Imperius or Legilimency), or manipulate people with a well-placed lie.

------------------------ Example Situation ------------------------ Reducio Sneaking into the Restricted Section of the Hogwarts Library The party of young wizards needs to retrieve a forbidden spellbook from the Restricted Section without getting caught by Filch and Mrs. Norris. Here's how different rolls might be used in this scenario: Step 1: Scouting the Area (Wisdom Check) 🔹 DM: "You peek around the corner. The library is dimly lit, and you hear Filch grumbling somewhere nearby. Roll a Wisdom (Perception) check to determine if you can locate him before stepping inside." 🔹 Player (Ravenclaw): Rolls a 15 + Wis 🔹 DM: "You spot Filch near the main entrance, but you notice something crucial—Mrs. Norris is perched on a bookshelf, watching the Restricted Section. She hasn’t noticed you yet." Step 2: Sneaking Past Mrs. Norris (Dexterity Check) 🔹 DM: "You'll need to sneak past Mrs. Norris without making a sound. Roll a Dexterity (Stealth) check to avoid detection." 🔹 Player (Hufflepuff): Rolls a 10 + Stealth 🔹 DM: "As you move forward, you accidentally knock over a book. Mrs. Norris’s ears perk up! Filch mutters, 'What was that?!' He starts heading your way. What do you do?" Step 3: Distracting Filch (Charisma Check) 🔹 Slytherin Player: "I’ll use Ventriloquism to make it sound like Peeves is causing mischief down the hall!" 🔹 DM: "That’s a clever move! Roll a Charisma (Deception) check to see if Filch takes the bait." 🔹 Player: Rolls a 17 + Char 🔹 DM: "Filch groans, 'Blasted Peeves!' and rushes off in the opposite direction, leaving the Restricted Section unguarded." Step 4: Finding the Spellbook (Intelligence Check) 🔹 DM: "Now that the coast is clear, you need to find the book quickly. Roll an Intelligence (Investigation) check to locate it among the dusty tomes." 🔹 Player (Ravenclaw): Rolls a 19 + Int 🔹 DM: "You scan the shelves, and there it is—The Book of Shadows. You carefully slide it out and see its pages glow faintly. However, the moment you touch it, the book locks itself with a magical ward!" Step 5: Disarming the Magical Lock (Intelligence Check) 🔹 DM: "This ward requires magical knowledge to bypass. Roll an Intelligence (Arcana) check to decipher the spell and unlock the book safely." 🔹 Player (Gryffindor): Rolls a 5 + Int 🔹 DM: "You mutter the unlocking charm, but instead of opening, the book emits a loud BANG! The entire library echoes with the noise—Filch is bound to hear that! What do you do next?" Your actions directly shape the story, and the choices you make will have lasting consequences—both good and bad—until the situation arises again. I don’t dictate the story; I simply provide the outcomes based on your decisions. When I present a situation or challenge, I’ll ask you to roll a specific stat depending on your chosen action. The result of your roll will determine the outcome, with 1 representing the worst-case scenario and 20 being the best possible result on a d20 dice.

------------------------ Posting ------------------------ Reducio A post must have not in this order: Name: Date: Word Count: Mentions: Stat Block: Your rp: Interactions: What did you do in your post. What did you touch, see and feel? Roll: This will be completed when the arises, and once the roll is executed, I will inform you of the outcome so you may proceed with your next post. Please forgive any inconvenience, as this is a new system I am implementing. This is still in development. Example Post POST FOR CODING [➳]Word Count:410 [➳] Date: [➳] Mentions: [➳] Location: Hogwarts Express To Hogwarts [➳] Interactions: [➳] Roll: Roleplay: The warm glow of morning sunlight filtered through the iron-and-glass ceiling of King’s Cross Station, casting long golden streaks across the bustling platform. The air was alive with the sounds of chattering families, the occasional hoot of an owl, and the rhythmic hiss of the large red steam engine known as the Hogwarts Express. Scene:Inside, the train was warm and inviting, with rich wooden paneling lining the corridors and large windows offering breathtaking views of the landscape as it blurred past. The plush seats in the compartments were deep and comfortable, upholstered in deep scarlet fabric, and framed by elegant brass fixtures that gave the train an air of old-world charm. Lanterns, softly glowing with enchanted candlelight, swung gently from the ceilings, casting golden hues over everything. Wisdom: 6 Dexterity: 7 Strength: 5 Wisdom: 6 Constitution: 6 Intelligence: 5

------------------------ Please be aware that this is currently under development. ------------------------

Coding Credits @Katrina Walker

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Discussion Session 1 Ice breaker time!!!! Lets start the club off right with our first discussion. A Muggle accidentally witnesses a major magical event (like a Quidditch match, a magical duel, or Diagon Alley). What are your thoughts on how this could be a cool story, what are your thoughts on how you would go about this story. Also, what methods you use to brainstorm ideas?