What's included
1 live meeting
1 hrs 30 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner - Intermediate Level
This On-going class is designed for students familiar with the mechanics of D&D 5E (however beginners are welcome). Students will begin at 1st level and proceed according to experience points gained through creative thinking, clever stratagems, and audacious action in pursuit of mission accomplishment. Students will join a group of adventurers hoping to make a name for themselves in the Forgotten Realms with the investigation of these mysterious events which have resulted numerous attacks of the Giantkind throughout the lands. They must work together to prevent this new menace from upsetting life throughout the Realms. Students may assume any official D&D 5E race and class subject to the Dungeon Master's (DM) approval during our "Session Zero" (Orientation class) Each session is meant to promote the THREE PILLARS of ADVENTURE: role play, exploration, and (of course) combat in the exciting world of D&D 5E. Many and varied environments will be explored (i.e., arctic, deserts, woodlands, swamps, etc.). A HIGH emphasis upon role play and teamwork is expected - students will be expected to act as their player character during the class to gain the full experience of adventure. This is an adventure campaign steeped in the legends and lore of the world of Faerun - a popular D&D setting used for many of the current modules. Therefore students will gain a great deal of experience and knowledge in this setting for other adventures. FIRST CLASS (10 Nov) Session Zero - character creation and discussion of D&D 5E rules - MUST be signed on to Roll20 for character creation. There are MANY, MANY giants and giant-kind in the Forgotten Realms - All adventures will follow the basic format for EACH Giant Hunt: (6 February) Session One - Giant Quest Begins (13 February) Session Two - Encounters in pursuit of pursuing the giants (20 February) Session Three - Finding the giants (27 February) Session Four - The Hunt is On! (6 March) Session Five - The Showdown Classes will repeat the above cycle (I literally have hundreds of adventures prepared) Depending upon the level of teamwork and accomplishment of the group some phases will take several sessions to finish, thus no rigid timetable has been established since we do not want to rush our experiences. Once a Giant Quest has been successfully completed and new one will begin and follow a similar pattern of sessions. THIS CLASS REQUIRES a minimum of FIVE (5) adventures (students) to accomplish these challenging missions. Students must have a Roll20 (free) account in order to participate.
Learning Goals
Students will learn the legends and lore of Giantkind in the world of the D&D world of Forgotten Realms.
Students will learn about the ecology of Hill Giants, Stone Giants, Frost Giants, Fire Giants, Cloud Giants, and Storm Giants in this fantasy setting (as well as some 'real' giant mythology e.g.,Titans)
Students will overcome challenges via teamwork, creative thinking, and knowledge of D&D 5E mechanics.
Students will gain a sense of accomplishment in defeating the schemes of most powerful giants in Faerun (and beyond).
Students will become "experts" in battling and outwitting giants (in a fantasy role play setting, not real life - please do not try this at home)
Other Details
Parental Guidance
In this fantasy role-play game (D&D 5E) there will be fantasy combat with giantkind yet discussion/description will be limited to theatrical qualities necessary for the imaginative narrative.
Supply List
Students MUST have a (free) Roll20 account in order to participate in the sessions. ALL character sheets, compendiums and resources are available through my account on Roll20 (e.g., Monster Manual).
3 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
A D&D 5E character sheet and the D&D Basic Rules have been uploaded for the student, however other handouts will be dispersed during the class.
Teacher expertise and credentials
3 Degrees
Master's Degree in History from American Military University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Maine at Farmington
Bachelor's Degree in History from Acadia University (Nova Scotia, Canada)
A D&D 5E character sheet has been uploaded for the student, however other handouts will be dispersed during the class.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$30
weekly1x per week
90 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
3-6 learners per class
Financial Assistance
Tutoring
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