TGFS Player's Guide
Joining the Server & Getting Started
- In order to join the server, you must pass the quiz as prompted by the join application. Answers to server-specific questions can be found in this article, and in the Character Creation article. Answers to gameplay questions can be found in the 5e SRD rules.
- After joining, you will have access to the #applications discord channel. Please fill out the dyno form linked there, to fully apply to join the server. All questions are subjective, and written to ensure all members are a good fit for our community. Our team may start a thread for a direct interview should you have any questions, or if we need any clarification on any answers.
- The next step after gaining full access to the server is creating your character.
- Once your character is created and approved, you are good to jump right in! Check out Playing the Game
A West Marches & Living World
A West March is a gameplay style that is player-planned and player-driven! You may be playing with a different DM and different party members for any session. A living world means that gameplay continues outside of standard sessions. This is done through real-time text RP. The timezone of this living world is in EST
Player Age Requirements
The Glassfang Syndicate is an 18+ space! While we do not allow NSFW content, we do work with mature themes.
Tech Requirements
We use the following to run this server. We are happy to help players learn these programs, but please be sure your devices are compatible with them prior to joining.
- roll20 for character sheets and our VTT
- Discord for voice chat in sessions and for text RP
- westmarches.games connected to discord for all logging, purchasing, session scheduling, and server documents
Other websites we frequently use for reference can be found in #server-info or #resources in discord.
Pinned Messages and Post Guidelines
Always check the pinned messages or post guidelines before posting in a channel!
The Setting
The Glassfang Syndicate is played in the traditional Forgotten Realms setting as published by TSR Inc and Wizards of the Coast. We try to keep lore as close to canon as possible, while still encouraging player and DM creativity.
Allowed Content
- Player's Handbook (2024)
- Dungeon Master's Guide (2024)
- Monster Manual (2024)
- Heros of Faerûn
- Adventures in Faerûn
- Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
Additionally, you can use any content from the following sources, unless it has been reprinted in any of the above sources. If any content has been reprinted in a more recently published source, you MUST use the reprinted version
- Xanathar's Guide to Everything
- Tasha's Cauldron of Everything
- Acquisitions Incorporated
- Monsters of the Multiverse
- The Book of Many Things
- Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
- Glory of the Giants
- Player's Handbook (2014)
- Dungeon Master's Guide (2014)
See the links in #server-info for a comprehensive list of allowed content, including filters for reprinted materials
Note: All our DMs must use the 2024 rule set when running sessions
Member Roles
Staff:
- Owner: self-explanatory
- Admin: maintains all server documents, bots, and keeps the server clear and organized
- Moderator: Ensures this server is a safe and healthy environment, handles disputes between members
- Helpers: Review new PC sheets, has extensive knowledge of server rules
DMs
- Head DM: has extensive knowledge of 5e gameplay, reviews sessions, homebrew, and maintains the mechanical balance of the server in addition to running sessions
- Lorekeeper: DMs with extensive knowledge or experience with parts of canon lore. This may refer to canon locations, NPCs, or factions. These DMs also manage the privileges that are unlocked with renown for their specific lore section
- DM: Runs sessions, can use custom content
- New DM: DMs who recently started running games on this server. May only use core content and run Adventurer's League Modules
Players
- Adventurer: Your standard player with an approved PC on the server
- Visitor: Those that completed the player application, but have not yet had a PC approved on the server
- Stranger: Those that have not yet filled out the full player application. Please let staff know if any members with this role DM you directly.
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