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The Expanse: Hrothgar's Calling

The Expanse: Hrothgar's Calling

The Expanse RPG | Campaign

About the adventure

CHARACTERS LEVEL AS A GROUP AT GM DISCRETION. This campaign follows the crew of the *Hrothgar's Sermon*, a Grendel Class Light Freighter out of Tycho Station. Its mixed crew of Earthers, Martians, and Belters are freelance operators from a diverse array of backgrounds with equally varied skill-sets. Some of the crew seek redemption, some serve their egos, some are on the run, a few seek knowledge & wisdom, some simply choose to serve others, and all of them are happy to do a stranger a solid if they can earn some money doing so. A lot of this game is likely to be theater of the mind with conflict scenes taking place on dynamically-lit maps. In-game discussion will use Discord for voice chat, and players are encouraged to whisper (/w) among one another freely throughout the course of a session.

Recruiting notes

All campaigns are $10 per session. Campaigns are capped at 7 seats. I want players to enjoy more time engaged in character, so I'm cutting back the number of seats.

5.0

(55)

Veteran

2 years on StartPlaying

171 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Knows the Rules

Average response time: 1 hour

Response rate: 100%

Game Master Reviews (55)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Creativity

Storytelling

Knows the Rules

Mark Rocha avatar

Mark Rocha

Played 8 sessions

Fantastic GM who is very attentive to his players and creative.

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Game master Faenorx88

Rock solid GM i went into a one-shot blind to the game never played it before i did not know the rules and he had me playing and having a great time in 5 minutes of logging his story telling made the time disappear and before i knew it the game was over and i didn't want to stop because i actually cared about the main characters of the story that being myself and the other players i would definitely play another game.

Madeline avatar

Madeline

Really great GM, they did well managing a group for a one-shot and keeping the session running smoothly and ending on time- Where he really shines is story telling, reacting to player actions with descriptions that really painted a scene, alongside detailed visuals and effects. I could tell a lot of work went into setting up for this one-shot, much of which was unable to be really appreciated on account of time, highly recommend if you’re looking for an experienced GM.

Shane avatar

Shane

Played 3 sessions

While I haven't played in many of his games, the ones I have are always well put together, with visuals, music, and handouts for whatever information is necessary

CØSMINØN avatar

CØSMINØN

Played 29 sessions

Since joining one of Augur/Lloyd's games, I have come to look forward to an engaging, inclusive, and entertaining experience. Our Expanse RPG sessions are one of the highlights of my month, and he puts in a great deal of care and preparation to ensure that remains to be the case. Whether you're a novice or veteran gamer, you will find a welcoming community on his Discord server, where a number of reoccurring and one-shot games are hosted.

Ross Simmerman avatar

Ross Simmerman

Played 16 sessions

Excellent GM, very open and helpful with anyone new to the system or an experienced player who might've forgotten or misplaced a rule. I've enjoyed several of his paid games and am likely to stick around for the future. I also know him from a former pbp forum TTRPG game site he used to run called Explorers Unlimited.

Additional details

How to prepare

Know your character sheets and the personality of your character. I highly encourage practicing your character and how they'll think and interact with everyday things. Make sure you have your backstory in place so we know how it is that you'll behave. Mics, a Discord account, and a Roll20 account are all required. Owning the PDFs or books will be very helpful and lead to less frustration, and so is highly recommended. Support publishers of content you love.

What I provide

💖 Pulse pounding suspense ⛰️ Breathtaking maps 🎻 Excellent soundtracks 🎵 Suspenseful ambiance Everything for players to have a fun gaming experience is furnished within the platform. Players need bring only a good attitude and a desire to have fun. Please leave your politics, pronouns, & prejudices at home. They have no place at my table. I desire only to have fun & entertain folks of all persuasions.

Gameplay details

The first hour will be focused on set-up, resolving player tech issues, and addressing any player concerns. If anything in the game or my personality is not to your liking, you're encouraged to find your fun elsewhere. A lot of this game is likely to be theater of the mind with conflict scenes taking place on dynamically-lit maps. In-game discussion will use Discord for voice chat, and players are encouraged to whisper (/w) among one another freely throughout the course of a session.

Content warnings

• Body Horror

• Death

• Guns

• Illness

• Kidnapping

• Language/Cursing

• Medical Issues

• Prejudice

• Suffocation

• Terrorism

• Violence

Safety tools used

Open Door

Session 0

How will character creation work

New characters start at the same level as the rest of the group. Characters can be of any heritage the player wishes. The ship's crew is inclusive, but do have their nationalistic prejudices. Initial abilities are rolled, but with a minimum of 12 advancements.

Players can expect

Combat / Tactics

Medium

Roleplay

Medium

Puzzles

Medium

Experience level

Open to all

Platforms used

Discord

Roll20

1 SEAT LEFT
$10.00

/ Session

Each player will be charged when a session starts.

Details

Monthly / Saturday - 5:00 PM UTC

May 3 / Session 27

3-4 Hour duration

6 / 7 Seats filled

Schedule

Sat, May 03 | 5:00 PM - Session 27

Sat, Jun 07 | 5:00 PM - Session 28

Sat, Jul 05 | 5:00 PM - Session 29

Sat, Aug 02 | 5:00 PM - Session 30

Sat, Sep 06 | 5:00 PM - Session 31

Sat, Oct 04 | 5:00 PM - Session 32

Sat, Nov 01 | 5:00 PM - Session 33

Requirements

Experience required: Open to all

Age: 18+