Welcome!
I'll be updating this as we draw nearer to the start dates of SEEK 2020, but in the meantime I would say that there are two things that students will need to get things rolling.
Firstly, they should create a DnDBeyond.com account. This can be created using a Gmail or Twitch account. A free account will allow them to create 2 characters (maybe more during quarantine). They should feel free to explore creating a character if they want, but we will need at least one of those characters for SEEK 2020, and they will create it from scratch then (they will have access to much more variety and choices when we start together).
Secondly, they will be connecting to our class through Zoom. This can be accessed for free through an internet browser on the computer, or through an app on a mobile device. We will connect and play through this.
During our typical day they will open zoom and connect. We'll socialize a bit while we get everyone together, then start our session. At some point we'll take a snack/stretch break, and then resume until the end of the SEEK day. During the day they will generally have two things open: the zoom meeting, and DnDBeyond.com with their character for reference.
Currently we are planning to spend a day on character development and picking miniatures. My hope is to order these and then we will figure out addresses so that they can be mailed to you. Additional details about this will be shared as more is learned.
I hope that everyone is staying safe, and I thank you for choosing to participate this year as we do what we can to enrich your lives. A lot of this will be kind of weird and new for everyone, but I'm sure we will all have the best of times!
Firstly, they should create a DnDBeyond.com account. This can be created using a Gmail or Twitch account. A free account will allow them to create 2 characters (maybe more during quarantine). They should feel free to explore creating a character if they want, but we will need at least one of those characters for SEEK 2020, and they will create it from scratch then (they will have access to much more variety and choices when we start together).
Secondly, they will be connecting to our class through Zoom. This can be accessed for free through an internet browser on the computer, or through an app on a mobile device. We will connect and play through this.
During our typical day they will open zoom and connect. We'll socialize a bit while we get everyone together, then start our session. At some point we'll take a snack/stretch break, and then resume until the end of the SEEK day. During the day they will generally have two things open: the zoom meeting, and DnDBeyond.com with their character for reference.
Currently we are planning to spend a day on character development and picking miniatures. My hope is to order these and then we will figure out addresses so that they can be mailed to you. Additional details about this will be shared as more is learned.
I hope that everyone is staying safe, and I thank you for choosing to participate this year as we do what we can to enrich your lives. A lot of this will be kind of weird and new for everyone, but I'm sure we will all have the best of times!
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I--
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.
~Robert Frost
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.
~Robert Frost