The Arena (5e PVP/PVE combat)
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
Meet the Game Master
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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Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Voices
Creativity
Inclusive
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 💖
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.
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
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
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.