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The Arena (5e PVP/PVE combat)

The Arena (5e PVP/PVE combat)

TYPE

One-Shot

EXPERIENCE

Open to all

AGE

All Ages
About the adventure

This collection of one-shots focuses on the multidimensional chess that is 5e combat. Come test out your character builds or prove your tactical prowess in the sands of the arena. Character levels as well as combat scenario will change per group. If you interested in PVP i will stand in as the narrator and referee, but if PVE combat is more your style, then the party shall assemble and face off against the untold monstrosities that are kept in wait for brave challengers. If your just beginning your 5e journey and want some practice in combat this is a good environment to learn. If you just love 5e combat and want more of it, this is the place to sate your blood lust. PVP - player vs. player PVE - player vs. enviroment

Game themes
4 SEATS LEFT
$12.00

/ Session

Details

Once / Friday – 11:30 PM UTC

Nov 18

2–3 Hour Duration

1 / 5 Seats Filled

GAME MASTER

Dylan L.

he/him

5.0

(15)

Schedule

This game will begin once 3 players have joined

Each player will be charged when a session starts.

Meet the Game Master

5.0

(15)

LGBTQ+
Veteran
Voice Actor

3 years on StartPlaying

25 games hosted

Highly rated for: Voices, Creativity, Inclusive

About me

Hi my name is Dylan. I have played D&D for roughly 5 years and I have been DMing for 4 of those years. What I love about D&D and about DMing specifically the is the unbridled creativity in storytelling. As a DM I never want my players to feel like they don't have creative freedom to move the story forward or express their characters. As a player and DM I enjoy the "3d chess" of combat and strive to make the combat dynamic and interesting. I also love good story telling and role playing. I like to spend time creating characters and NPCs that I feel are multidimensional and interesting. Basically the TLDR for my games are that I want to build a story that we as a group are all invested in so that when I throw crazy combat or problems at the group the stakes feel real.

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Reviews (15)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Voices

Creativity

Inclusive

Malprodigy avatar

Malprodigy

Played 10 sessions

Dylan is a sensible and down to earth DM. He provided a wonderful experience for my me and my friend, and I highly recommend him. If you want someone cool yet knowledgeable to orchestrate a D&D experience for ya, this if your guy. 5-stars. Best DM I've played w/ so far on StartPlaying 💖

MultiSteven2011 avatar

MultiSteven2011

Played 9 sessions

it realy cool great realy will run

KC avatar

KC

Played 8 sessions

Very awesome DM, knows how to let the players choose the pace which allows for fun banter and creativity is incentivized and rewarded. Combat is seemless, imaginative, still very challenging and satisfying to pull the win. Will be having a fun time, I absolutely recommend him as a DM to play under.

Alex avatar

Alex

Played 7 sessions

Dylan is a great DM. He's super knowledgeable about the rules and is very good at keeping everyone in the know about how things work and quick to make fair judgement calls when needed. 10/10 would play (and have played) again.

GenFromGotham avatar

GenFromGotham

Played 3 sessions

my first time playing PVP and I had an amazing time. the game allowed me to test my build in a fast-paced combat-intensive scenario which in this case, came down to a close stand-off between two of the players where whichever landed their next attack would win the game! not only was the dm incredibly helpful, given im a newish player, but the other players were also quick to offer a hand which was appreciated. 10/10 for my first pvp experience and i know where to go if i want to test a build or just have a fast and fun combat one shoexpierence

Simon Anctil-Raymond  avatar

Simon Anctil-Raymond

Played 1 sessions

The PvP battle was pretty cool! It was nice to see the build of other players. Dylan was a good refere and he has very theatrical voice!

Character creation
Creating your character

Character creation should be done by the players ahead of time using the dndbeyond link below. https://ddb.ac/campaigns/join/31265403746098742

The current party

Level 10 characters. Stats are point buy or standard array. Best of non-magical equipment, plate armor etc. 1 Uncommon magical item of the players choice, and 1 Superior Healing Potion. If you have any other questions about character creation please feel free to message me or we can discuss at the start of session.

What to expect
Preparing for the session

Players should have a working mic and access to both Roll20 and DnD Beyond.

What Dylan L. brings to the table

Content sharing on both DnD Beyond and Roll20 with most of the published wotc source books.

Platforms used
Safety
How Dylan L. creates a safe table

Rules heavy, Combat focused. Descriptions of violence and blood can be dialed down per group preferences.

Content warnings
Blood
Character Death
Violence
Safety tools used

Frequently asked questions

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