Game: D&D 5e Group type: Online Experience: New players welcome, although the Curse of Strahd is an intermediate campaign. Some experience will help! Location/Time zone: Online/AWST - I will bend over backwards for anyone in any time zone to make it work Roles sought: 4-6 Players Game style: Roleplay with a good topping of combat Date/Time: Weekly or fortnightly on Saturdays, from 6pm AWST About The Adventure: The Curse of Strahd is perhaps the best story in D&D 5th Edition, and is one of my personal favourites to tell. At its core, the story brings a classic gothic-horror style adventure, with intruige and plot twists. Your choices matter, and you'll be sitting on the edge of your seat more than once as the tale unfolds. Embark on an unforgettable journey where danger lurks in every corner and your decisions shape your destiny. J oin this campaign and you will become a hero in the darkest of realms. Will you survive the horrors of Barovia? Gritty Gothic Horror: Immerse yourself in the eerie atmosphere of Barovia, where every shadow hides secrets, and survival is not guaranteed. Methodical Role-Playing: Experience a meticulous and story-driven role-playing adventure, where your choices shape the unfolding narrative. Enhanced Combat: Engage in combat encounters that are both challenging and thrilling, with a focus on tactical decision-making. Atmospheric Audio: Dive deeper into the world with over 100 carefully curated music pieces, setting the mood for every situation, from intense battles to spine-tingling ambiance. Clear Communication: Utilise Discord with a clear headset and optional video chat for seamless interaction with the DM and fellow players. Psychological Depth: Brace yourself for psychologically challenging scenarios that add layers of intensity to the game, balanced with moments of humor and epic storytelling. Transparent Gameplay: Witness all NPC dice rolls during combat, ensuring fairness and transparency in decision-making. Character Development: Craft compelling backstories for your characters and watch them evolve from survivors to the heroes that Barovia desperately needs. Spell Scroll changes: No class restrictions for using spell scrolls - if your character can read it, they can use it. Accessible Resources: Benefit from a collection of Roll20 books, allowing access to specific races and classes for character creation. Balanced Mechanics: We will use standard array for ability scores and a generous absence of encumbrance limits for your inventory. Player Count: Gather your companions; we welcome parties of 4 to 6 adventurers. Session Flexibility: If a player can't attend a session and all agree to continue with the session, their character will be safe in a danger-free zone, allowing them to rejoin the adventure later. Respect and Comfort: Uphold proper etiquette, ensuring everyone enjoys a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere where role-playing is the realm of discomfort. Awaiting Your Valor: In the land of Barovia, heroes rise from the shadows. Unearth the secrets, confront the malevolent dark forces, and emerge victorious. Ready to step into the mists? Join us in The Curse of Strahd and let the tale of your bravery be written in the annals of Barovian history! Why play a paid game? Have you ever played a campaign that ended before it ended? We've all been there.. player no-shows, the DM not having had the time to prepare, and the game sort of stopping after a few sessions. It's a shame, because if you prepare for an adventure, you also probably want to see it through. In addition, there is an aspect of 'you get what you pay for'. With a free game, it's really up to the DM what the quality of the delivered game will be. Do mind: free D&D games are a very viable alternative to paid games, but do pose a few drawbacks like this. If you however choose for a paid game, it usually provides a superior experience: As a paid DM, I have the incentive to show up prepared and provide an outstanding gaming experience week after week. Charging a small fee per person virtually eliminates postponed sessions and busted campaigns due to player no-shows. People who are willing to pay a modest fee tend to approach the game with a more mature attitude, and typically don't quit impulsively when something doesn't go their way. Material and Virtual costs associated with playing in a high-quality game are included. Access to all relevant sourcebooks is provided free of charge via my compendium sharing. Everything I create with love and care is offered to you free of charge. Beginners Welcome! New players are welcome in my games, including those who are new to online play and those who have never played anywhere before. I am happy to provide you with extra assistance to help you settle in and learn our beloved game, including during character creation, in session, and between sessions. There is no extra charge for any extra help which you might need. Do note that the Curse of Strahd is seen as a more intermediate campaign and, while you can definitely play this campaign as a new player, it can be a bit overwhelming. Nothing we cannot fix or help you cope with though, so if you're willing to get into it and learn as you go, this campaign can be for you, as well! About the DM: You can read about my style and what my players think of me here: <a href="https://startplaying.games/gm/strifey" rel="nofollow">https://startplaying.games/gm/strifey</a> Want to Join? If you want to join the campaign, then please have a look at the Discord here: <a href="https://discord.gg/hsK3KKKQcx" rel="nofollow">https://discord.gg/hsK3KKKQcx</a> or the startplaying link here: <a href="https://startplaying.games/adventure/clubeosrf00j508ldffc303bu" rel="nofollow">https://startplaying.games/adventure/clubeosrf00j508ldffc303bu</a> This game will require payment to the Game Master at a rate of $25 per session, through Startplaying.games. Roll20 is not responsible for any payment transactions and cannot enforce any private arrangements.