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While I'm very familiar with 5e and 5.5e I'm also pretty green as a DM.

Most of my quests are very light on plot/narrative in favour of quickly getting into the action of combat. My aim is to make every combat and quest a proper test of skill and resource management. I wouldn't want things to get too easy or kill anyone outside of significant misplays.

DM table rules

• Here to have fun: Banter is great as long as everyone is civil and respectful.
• PvE only: There won’t be a need for PvP. In the rare cases that PvP is relevant it’s only allowed on the condition that every involved party agrees.
• Flanking (players and monsters): 
  • If 2 allied creatures are flanking an enemy (draw a center line through) they get a +2 bonus to hit. 
  • If 3 allied creatures are flanking an enemy they can choose between the +2 or advantage
• Grappling: 2014 grappling rules. Monks can use dexterity (athletics) when initiating.
• The I in RAI: Sometimes the rules are clunky or silly. I’m more than willing to bend them at times.
• Fuzzy environment: There are limits to what I might describe in a scene. If you’d like to use something that wasn’t described, it might be there after all, within reason. 
• In the moment: Everyone is expected to be present. Real life can happen, but give a heads up. If you’re inactive on your turn you risk losing it. If it happens repeatedly you risk removal.
• It’s your sheet: Learn your character before the session. Questions may arise, but you are expected to be able to pilot your character.
• Prebuffs:
  • Anything lasting 8 hours or longer can be done “before a short rest”
  • Anything lasting 24 hours or longer can be done “before a long rest”