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Deserts of Ava'kyr

Deserts of Ava'kyr

Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign

About the adventure

An open ended homebrewed and reskinned 5e setting, inspired by works of Sci-Fi/Fantasy such as Dune, Krull, and early Star-Wars. This game is for anyone who wants a break from standard Medieval Fantasy and enjoys stories with grand cosmic themes. Set on the desert world of Ava'kyr, the game will take the players from Psionic Monasteries, to conflict ridden City-States, and out into the sands, where a mysterious form of crystals grow from beneath the dunes and radically shape the environment. Religion, Politics, Illicit Affairs, and Cosmic Powers await adventurers amongst the shifting sands of this alien world.

Recruiting notes

Weekly on Wednesdays

5.0

(6)

Neurodivergent
Artist

2 years on StartPlaying

Highly rated for: Storytelling, Inclusive, Creativity

Game Master Reviews (6)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Storytelling

Inclusive

Creativity

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Gab

Cam's a great DM if you're looking for some creative world building in some non-traditional settings and someone who's not obsessed with rules as written stuff; he's incredibly fair towards people who can justify creative uses for spells, abilities, etc. to help make your character feel unique and powerful. Very inclusive DM and very accepting, doesn't tolerate anything that makes players uncomfortable and very open to conversations about any game issues.

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Jane Derosia

Cameron is the black-box between D&D as a set of rules and D&D as a collaborative, magical experience. Proving the game can be far more than the sum of its parts in the right hands, he balances a tangible reality with mind-blowing concepts and unexpected narrative turns. They will draw inspiration from actions and dialogue often thought insignificant, consider some rulings, and astound the party with a world in which you are truly immersed--because, with Cameron, you have truly contributed to that world. Cameron will bring your character, party, and adventure to life at the table in ways you won't have thought plausible with D&D before.

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Sam

Cam does a fantastic job building and executing a fun and captivating world. He really sets the mood for great role playing experiences with a great story while also leaving ample space for characters to pursue their own goals during down times in the adventure. Most importantly to me, he provides plenty of creative freedom and flexibility when pursuing actions not strictly covered in the rules. If you want to do something crazy and you can justify it, he'll help it get done in the most badass way possible. All around an excellent game and an excellent GM.

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Noah

In Cams games I have always found myself invested in the colorful worlds they have created. The care and passion he has for the games he runs always leave me wanting more and the stories he weaves always keep me entertained. I always feel like a part of the world with him running the game!

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Lance

In the many worlds I have traveled with them, In addition to a grand adventure, I have come to expect two things. One, no matter the stakes, my past is relevant and will come back to haunt me. Two, at some point, somewhere, a special item is waiting with my name on it. Cam is the kind of GM who encourages role playing, as well as collaborative storytelling, but doesn't force it. As much as you are willing to engage with the world either through your in game interactions or your characters backstory, Cam will give back and then some.

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Julius

Cam consistently allows his players to flourish in both RP and Combat through creative means that still stick to the rules and tenets of the game. Regardless of how wacky the solution, every problem, battle, and tense moment can be solved with an idea and a roll.

Additional details

How to prepare

Players will need a webcam and mic, and a baseline familiarity of the 5e system. A Roll20 and a Discord account will also be necessary. They are welcome to bring their own dice or use the provided online roller.

What I provide

I will prepare a digital map, and bring visual prompts appropriate for the setting to the session 0 for character creation. I will also supply source books in PDF form if players don't have access to them.

Gameplay details

This game features some heavy reskinning of 5e content to better fit the setting and themes. No character options will be restricted, but the flavor of many classes will be different than the standard fantasy archetypes. Content Warning: Violence, Substance References, Political Strife/Unrest

Content warnings

Safety tools used

Monte Cook RPG Consent Checklist

Open Door

Session 0

How will character creation work

The characters will start at 3rd level to ensure everyone has the entry level flavor for their character. They will be created at a session 0, to avoid overlapping character concepts and to establish ground rules and expectations. Players can have their own private sheets in any format they like, so long as it's digitally sharable.

Players can expect

Combat / Tactics

High

Roleplay

Medium

Puzzles

Medium

Experience level

Beginner

Platforms used

Roll20

Discord

2 NEEDED TO START
$15.00

/ Session

Each player will be charged when a session starts.

Details

Custom / Tuesday - 7:20 AM UTC

3-5 Hour duration

1 / 5 Seats filled

Requirements

Experience required: Beginner

Age: 18+

This game will begin once 3 players have joined