Running a Session Checklist

Before Starting the Game

Follow this checklist during setup and the 30-minute arrival window:

• Punctuality Gold Bonus:
  • Award all players who arrived on time half their character level in gold ($\frac{1}{2} \times \text{Level gp}$).
  • Remind players during setup, as they frequently forget to log their punctuality bonus!
• Character Readiness:
  • Verify all characters are at full Hit Points and shields are fully repaired.
• Hero Points:
  • Grant each player 1 Hero Point at the start of the session.
  • Grant +1 additional Hero Point at your discretion for players who contributed to the wiki, created player resources, or assisted with session logistics.

• Downtime Activity Resolution:
  • Each player resolves 1 Downtime Activity before embarking on the adventure (see Downtime Activities):
    • Earn Income: Roll a skill or lore check to earn living wages.
    • Craft an Item: Work toward crafting or repairing equipment.
    • Retraining: Swap feats for valid alternatives (ancestry, class, and heritage cannot normally be retrained without special GM discretion for low-level beginners).
    • Earn Reputation: Undertake local tasks in worlds with faction reputation systems to build renown.
    • Roleplay Research & Prep: In-character study or reconnaissance regarding specific monsters, NPCs, or regional hazards.
• Table Comfort:
  • Ensure drinks, water, and snacks are available, and all players have character sheets, dice, and miniatures or tokens ready.

During Play

• Track Combat & In-Game Time:
  • Use the combat tracker and clock module on the left side of the Guild interface to track initiative rounds.
  • Advance elapsed in-game time according to your world's calendar (or adjust it manually next to the "Edit Session" buttons).

After the Session (Wrap-Up)

• End Session & Award XP:
  • Navigate to "End Session" > "Confirm & Award XP" on Guild.
  • XP is automatically awarded to attendees and your designated GM character (250 XP).
• Distribute Loot:
  • Add expedition loot to the session summary following the Treasure Guidelines.
• Guildmaster Region Bonus:
  • If a character holds the Guildmaster rank for the region where your session took place, assign them in the session summary so their region benefits are registered.
• Void Objective Contribution:
  • Calculate and submit the party's contribution to the monthly Void Objective.
• Session Report:
  • Encourage the party scribe or record a debrief for the archive following the Session Reports Guide.

Related Voidmaster Guides

• Voidmaster Guide: Central GM overview and quick reference.
• Creating a Session: Scheduling, session types, and Guild configuration.
• Treasure & Loot Guidelines: Loot calculation tables and magic item distribution.
• XP Progression Table: XP reward curves and level brackets.
• Void Objective: Server-wide community milestone tracking.