**THE GAME** Under raging storm clouds, the vampire Count Strahd von Zarovich stands silhouetted against the ancient walls of Castle Ravenloft. Rumbling thunder pounds the castle spires. The wind's howling increases as he turns his gaze down toward the village of Barovia. Far below, yet not beyond his keen eyesight, a party of adventurers has just entered his domain. Strahd's face forms the barest hint of a smile as his dark plan unfolds. He knew they were coming, and he knows why they came -- all according to his plan. A lightning flash rips through the darkness, but Strahd is gone. Only the howling of the wind fills the midnight air. The master of Castle Ravenloft is having guests for dinner. And you are invited. This is the Curse of Strahd module for 5th edition D&D. There will be home brewing during this game. Players should not take on every single fight, they should approach every encounter with caution. Death is a real possibility. This is one of the best module for 5th edition D&D. The game will run from 6:30pm to 10pm EST every other Tuesday. Discord will be used for voice. New players with no experience are highly welcome! Follow this link to apply: <a href="https://app.roll20.net/lfg/listing/195597/curse-of-strahd-t" rel="nofollow">https://app.roll20.net/lfg/listing/195597/curse-of-strahd-t</a> **PAY TO PLAY** Why am I charging? This is something I've had difficulty wrapping my head around. It felt wrong to me. After all, D&D is a game and we should just have fun playing it. But then, I think about the time I spend working on the game, making it enjoyable for everyone and my view starts to change. I am not in it to make money. I basically want to come out even and invest the surplus into Roll20 to enhance your experience. The cost is 7$ USD per session with the first session being free. This will give you the opportunity to see if you enjoy playing with me. If you don't enjoy it, it's perfectly fine, but I would like to have an open discussion with you to learn the reasons for this. I aim to get better and constructive criticism is always welcome. This game will require payment to the Game Master at a rate of $7 USD per session, paid via Paypal before the session. Roll20 is not responsible for any payment transactions and cannot enforce any private arrangements. **PREVIOUS PLAYER REVIEW** I enjoy this particular DM’s style. He’s passionate about his campaigns, well organized, creative and fair. His sessions are engaging and his NPC's are well portrayed. He implements background music, sound effects, letters and handouts, enriching the overall experience. His stories have continuity yet he allows the players to govern which direction to go, unencumbered by the greater storyline. If the session does go awry, he’s quick on his feet to adapt. I can’t say enough good things about this DM. His style and presentation enhance his world and immerse you into the game. In short, he provides a fun and enjoyable roll-playing experience. Give it a go, you won't regret it. - Azurine Winterheart **WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT OF ME** - I will be on time - I will be respectful of everyone - I will be honest - I will be fair for all - I will be fully prepared - I will be open to constructive feedback, accept it and adapt to it - I will not make it easy for you because you are paying me, death is possible - I will have a wicked time. **WHAT I EXPECT OF THE PLAYER** - To have a decent headphone and play in a place where there is no background noise - To be committed to play every game. If you can't make it, I expect 24 hours notice - To respect me and your fellow players - To provide me with constructive feedback to enhance your experience - To have fun and enjoy yourself to the fullest **Absolutely no bullying will be accepted** **PREVIOUS PLAYER REVIEW** Well what can be said about this DM. I have had the privilege of being part of his table games. Blackstrum will always be a hero to me, because he pulled me away from a toxic table with a horrible, sexist, racist bigoted DM. (Sometimes no games is better than bad games.) I was so lucky to be introduced to him. After one single game I knew this is the table I needed to join. You will experience a DM that will take your backstory and intricately weave it into the main story, while at the same time stitching well with the other characters back story. He creates situations and opportunities for these amazing moments to shine (or fail) for everyone. You will leave with a handful of epic stories to tell, be they acts of heroism or epic fails. He is fair but will not hold your hand. You can die in his games if you play carelessly, but he will not take any pleasure from this. He also recognizes problem players or a potential toxic situation and nips it. No one will feel uncomfortable at his games. He is the best DM to have as a beginner for he teaches the basics in a practical manner and generally makes better players. His stories captivate, and will leave you going to bed and actully thinking about it. He will encourage Roleplay so well that you look forward to his roleplaying texts in between games . Prepare for adventure with this DM! **CHARACTER CREATION** You will roll 4D6, drop the lowest eight (8) times, keep the best six (6) and put them where you want. I will work with you at this stage so we understand each other. **BOOK ALLOWED** I am using the "PHB+1" rule. This mean that everything in the PHB is allowed, plus one more book. This other book must be approved by me first. **APPLICATION** Since I am looking for consistent player that will show up every game, I will be careful on who I accept into the game. Please answer the question below: - Why do you want to join? - What do you look for in a D&D game? - What is your experience with D&D? (only for reference, I welcome all types of experience) - Do you understand that this is a pay to play game and are you ok with this? - Can you write no more than four sentences describing the character you would like to play By the way, my favorite number is 42! I am really looking forward to meeting you and playing this module with you. 🙂 Cheers, BlackStrum