Escape the Underdark [Beginner/LGBTQ+ Safe!]

Internet

Computer

Headphones

Microphone

D&D Beyond

Discord

Roll20

“Roleplay Heavy” games place the focus on the story, the characters, and the world they live within, and tend to lean hard into the various roleplaying elements of the game. These games will frequently find the party talking with NPCs, exploring the personal elements of their backstories, or even having emotional moments around the camp fire. 

Roleplay Heavy

“Combat Heavy” games emphasize the combat mechanics within their systems over roleplay or puzzle solving. There are frequent and longer battles with enemies and a greater emphasis on tactical game play.

Combat Heavy

“Rule of Cool” emphasizes creative story beats over sticking to a system’s rules as written. Players have the ability to push the limits of the rules or even break core rule mechanics at times if the Game Master thinks it is interesting, fun, or cool enough.

Rule of Cool (RoC)

Dungeons & Dragons 5e

Mystery

Fantasy

High Fantasy

Survival

After the game ends, check-in with the group and talk about how you all feel. Have an open way for the group to decompress and encourage each other to practice self-care.

Aftercare

For long games or stressful content, having built-in breaks allows the group to stay focused and process content. This time can be used for bio breaks, conversation, or any other necessities.

Breaks

Debriefing is a way to reflect on the game. Identify possible issues, highlight the good parts, and work through potential emotional bleed.

Debriefing

Session 0s are used to start the game, opening up with communication, setting expectations, and discussing any safety tools that will be used at the table.

Session 0

X, N, and O Cards are check-in tools. X-Cards are used to indicate that a participant is uncomfortable with the current content, often resulting in a change, rewind, or skip of the aforementioned content. N-Cards can be used by participants if they feel content is heading towards an X card, often resulting in a change or a “fade to back”. O-Cards are used to check-in on the group and ensure that everyone is comfortable continuing with the content.

X, N, and O Cards

Roll20 is one of the largest and most popular virtual tabletops, with a vast community and a huge number of supported systems.

Heyo! I would love to create a world that fits with the style and genre that YOU are into! I thrive when I'm allowed to host a custom-made game, I often homebrew that cannot be fulfilled with standard D&D. When it comes to hosting I am flexible to the wants and needs of you and the rest of the party! 

I run adventures ranging from Sci-Fi Spelljammer to grounded low-magic drama, all created hand in hand together with the players.

Anything is possible:
- Want a deep-diving adventure in the plane of water? 
- Want to be on the run in a daring survival game where you escape the law?
- Want to kill or become a god?

If you want a story worth your time, hit me up! You can contact me to learn more about what I am like as a DM on Discord: https://discord.gg/EAXmBDh5Pm or here on startplaying.games!

My virtue's: Homebrew is a must, Rule of Cool is the way forward and im always prepared if the unthinkable happens!

I'm open to criticism, want to learn, and hope to deliver!

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