I was wondering how do you guys handle magic items that players already have starting a campaign? Like Fjords mariner armor and such. I really like to give players some magic items at the beginning of campaigns and stuff and I’m not really sure how to include it.

— Buell Gonzales 3rd (@Buell_G3) November 11, 2020

The Mariner Armor was actually found after starting! But to your point, it’s up to you. If I want to start with players having a magic item or two, you can either work with the player directly, or give a scale (“1 common and 1 uncommon item, your choice”).

— Matthew Mercer (@matthewmercer) November 11, 2020