There is a mental health crisis affecting our young people and without effective support it is only going to get worse. Derby Dungeons and Dragons has various workshops which offer a safe escape for our young people to learn how to play the world-famous table-top role playing game (TTRPG) that is fun, and facilitates the growth of life and wellbeing skills such as communication, adaptation and perseverance.
how to book
To book a place, get in touch via the contact page or call/message 07869 711 395.
Who will host?
Your workshop Dungeon Master (DM) will be Katie who achieved a first class degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy at Derby University, is DBS checked and an accredited youth mental health first aider and has been playing, DMin and (healthily) obsessed with D&D since 2020.
WHAT DO WE DO?
We offer a 6 weekly workshops for 12-17 year olds that breaks down the mechanics of the game, have a chance of playing 5 pre-made characters and choose their favourite to level up and take part in an one-shot to conclude the workshops. While this is aimed at beginners, we welcome anyone who thinks they will benefit from this group face-to-face step by step approach.
how much?
Under £10 per session.
Where and when?
2024 workshops will take place in a private room at Distinct Gaming, in their new location inside The Corn Exchange, 8a King Street, Belper, DE56 1PS
Dates and times TBC. Look out for announcements on the socials!
What to bring
All materials to play will be provided, including character sheets, writing utensils, paper and a set of dice which can be kept on completion of the workshops!
If you are an avid note taker, process by writing things down or like to doodle then please feel free to bring your own notebook or similar each week.
How does it work?
You will take part in 6 x 3 hour workshops aimed at giving you bite sized chunks of information about character classes, and gaming mechanics such as skill checks and Hit Points (HP).
If you cannot attend 4 or more of the workshops then please do not reserve a spot. Instead keep an eye out for other dates and perhaps get in touch and give us feedback on the accessibility, we want this venture to grow and reach as many YP as possible.
Below is the layout of each workshop.
Roll With It Workshops
Group capacity: 2-6
Age groups : 12-17
6 sessions: 3 hrs long
Character lv – 3
Session one: Barbarian
Session two: Rogue
Session three: Ranger
Session four: Warlock
Session five: Cleric
Session six: One-Shot
ONE:
- Materials and Dice
- Barbarian character sheet breakdown
- Armor Class (AC)
- Initiative
- Hit Points (HP)
- Abilities
- Skill checks
- Speed
- Turn breakdown
- Bonus actions – Rage, Frenzy attacks
- Immunities/Resistances
- Opportunity attacks
- Saving throws
- Combat scenario
TWO:
- Review gaming mechanics from previous workshop
- Rogue character sheet breakdown
- Difficult terrain
- Damage type
- Conditions
- Advantage/disadvantage – Sneak Attack
- Prone
- Flanking
- Combat scenario
THREE:
- Review gaming mechanics from previous workshop
- Ranger character sheet breakdown
- Actions
- Movement
- Range/Melee
- Weapons
- Reactions
- Combat scenario
FOUR:
- Review gaming mechanics from previous workshops
- Warlock character sheet breakdown
- Spells – cantrips and levels
- Spell attack
- Spell DC
- Range
- Duration
- Casting time
- Areas of effect
- Components
- Combat scenario
FIVE:
- Review gaming mechanics from previous workshop
- Cleric character sheet breakdown
- Healing
- Hit Dice
- Death saves
- Passives
- Proficiencies
- Inspiration
- Contested rolls
SIX:
- Choose and level up character
- Structure of play
- One-shot
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