"So, you're about to die. Now
now, don't give me that look. It happens to everyone, even me, once.
All that hard work you spent into living is about to be spoiled, and
you'll be carted off to wherever you're meant to go. The end of the
line, as they call it. However, adventurer, there's another line waiting
for you, but the clock's ticking on this one. You see, the end of the
line for you is not the end of the line for me, and I'm offering you a
choice. Most people, they don't get a choice, they get drug off to
whatever god's playground they devoted their lives to, and spend the
rest of eternity being forgotten. Not with me, however. Not in Dust.
See, my poor, destitute friend, you've been given a choice, a chance, a
new life, a ticket if you will to a place you get one more shot. Dust
is a place I've made just for you. And everyone else, of course, who
took up my offer. One long train ride and you'll be right where you need
to be, ready to carve out a new life for yourself. Untold riches,
endless exploration, and the grand prize at the end? Well, it's worth
the trip, trust me. More than anything you'll ever find here, I promise
you. Land to own, powers hidden away for you to find, endless
possibilities are within your grasp. Of course, you'll be competing with
all the other sods who took my offer, but what's a game without a
little fun? Dust is waiting for you, adventurer. All you have to do is shake my hand..." - The Conductor Greetings
and salutations, I am Riko, and I'm looking
for adventurers looking for one more shot at a new life. Today's story
involves nasty varmints and destitute mine-shafts, and the roil of chaos
unfurled! I invite you to the Gilded Realm, or Dust, as the creator of
the realm calls it, for high-stakes, high reward adventuring in an
untamed land full to the brim with opportunity. In The Gilded Odyssey,
your adventurer has unfortunately met the end of their adventuring
career on Abeir-Toril, Barovia, the Astral Sea, or wherever else they
call home, and a shadowy figure known only as The Conductor has offered
you a way out of your gristly demise. Taking the Ghost Train from the
site of your unfortunate end will lead you to the realm of Dust, where
you'll be given the opportunity to begin again, to either rise to power
or become the dregs of society. Your adventure will begin in the large,
sprawling city of Shadowthorn, and you'll quickly work your way into
society, or on the fringes of it, to festoon yourself as one of the
major players in Dust. Once you've gotten acquainted with the city, off
into the Gilded Realm you'll go, to help find Waypoints that will allow
the large, sprawling grav-line trains to set up new settlements in the
ebbing and flowing reality. In The Gilded Odyssey
you can expect to find rail-line barons always looking to make a quick
buck, twisted demons offering bounties on the souls of the less
fortunate, settlements twisted by magic and chaos, monsters of every
shape and size, shady tavern gambling, and guns! Spread Westward and
discover the untouched within the realm of Dust, and get paid simply for
traveling to become a famous adventurer within Shadowthorn. Perform
crooked deals with ne'er-do-wells, have high-stakes gunfights on racing
grav-trains, and survive in the harsh heat of the desert sun, the
drenched jungles, or the snow-tipped mountains. Dust needs exploring,
and taming, and you're the one to do it, adventurer. Be
forewarned, however: the people of Dust believe that the world is out
to get them, and in some cases, they may be right. Dust is home to nasty
brutes, monsters, and realms looking to swallow you whole and crush you
underfoot, and you'll need your wits and wiles, and some companions
along the way, to survive! Details: Official Listing: <a href="https://app.roll20.net/lfg/listing/236271/the-gilded-odyssey" rel="nofollow">https://app.roll20.net/lfg/listing/236271/the-gilded-odyssey</a> This
game will require payment to
the Game Master at a rate of $15 per session paid through Paypal prior
to session start, with a frequency of one session per week. Roll20 is
not
responsible for any payment transactions and cannot enforce any private
arrangements. Session
0, and any subsequent character creation, tutoring, and development are
absolutely free. The first session is free so you can try out my DM
approach and determine if the style of game is to your liking. Session
0 will be held when a minimum of 5 players are acquired, and will be
held on a Sunday evening before the game starts, which will last
approximately 2 hours. Sessions will be weekly,
starting on Tuesday, 6/23/2020, and held every Tuesday thereafter.
Applications are encouraged beyond the initial start date. LGBTQA+ accepting space. Players must be capable of using voice features through Discord, no video required. Games will be streamed on Twitch for posterity and entertainment! This game has 7 open slots, and requires at least 5 to begin. The
DM's play time is PST, and the game is run at 5:30PM PST for four hours. What to expect: A
full campaign built from the ground up, with themes of steampunk
cowboys, clockwork companions, shady demons, drinking, gambling, and
wealth! Fully voiced NPCs and monsters, provided by a professional voice actor. Music designed to enhance mood and setting, no dull quiet moments. Custom made maps for out-of-railroad exploration and immersive roleplaying. Fully detailed Discord group with constant access to fellow players and DM. One-on-one and group workshops to develop deeper characters, richer stories, and work on roleplaying elements. Tactical combats and narrative building struggles! Dynamic Lighting, detailed tokens, and memorable characters! Special Rules: Death
is permanent in this game: you will start with one free feat to
compensate, but revive rules are limited to in-game societal structures
and heavy payments of coin and power. Your characters will start at level 3, and have chosen this realm in an effort to avoid an otherwise unavoidable death. Characters
will be leveling in milestones, based on the challenges in front of
them; levels will be acquired every 4-6 sessions based on pacing of
players. Survival
rules and random encounter charts will be employed in this game,
creating a tense atmosphere based on the critters that roam in Dust. You
will have the opportunity to roll for your character's stats, and
discard the roll for Point Buy or Standard Array if you do not enjoy the
stats. Extra Details: DM with 11 years of DM'ing experience. One completed 2-year campaign under my belt, with countless smaller stories. This campaign will be fully explored and run in a way which will involve
player input, incorporate backstories, and develop interactions which
will provide lasting effects on the world as a whole. In
the 3 pillars of gameplay, my specialty is roleplay first, exploration
second, combat third. Each pillar can be expanded upon to player
interests. I run an open communication space as a DM. I request
my players speak to me directly about any and all concerns, and toxic
play is handled appropriately and professionally. Your
characters will be a primary focus in this game, so if you are seeking
deep character development, and consequences of your actions affecting
the world as a whole, this is most certainly the type of game for you. - If you
are interested, please send me a private message, or post here, so I can
assist you! If you also wish, you may contact me through Discord: Riko_Miyoko#0447 . -If you wish to see what style of game I run, you may also watch my streams of current games at twitch.tv/riko_miyoko