THE MONSTER HUNTING CLUB - High School's Never Been This Scary!
Monster of the Week | Campaign
About the adventure
High school should've been complicated enough as is. Last week you were concerned about whether Gina actually liked you and how long to wait before texting Aaron back without seeming like you were waiting by the phone, but this week... You know what lurks in the shadows. You know to be afraid of the dark. You know that you are what stands between your classmates and the horrors of what lays beyond. Yet, even with this weight on your shoulders... you still have that World History essay due tomorrow. Join this Monster of the Week campaign and do high school over again! You and your friends must defend your families, classmates, and the entire town from the monsters that would harm them. Discover where these creatures come from, fight epic battles, and unravel the mysteries of your town. Though, at the end of the day, the most stressful part of your life might still be trying to get your crush to like you back...
Game style
Theater of the Mind
“Theater of the Mind” uses little to no visuals for scene settings and combat. Instead, the narrative imagery comes from the Game Master’s descriptions and character action and movement comes from Players’ descriptions.
Rule of Cool (RoC)
“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.
Roleplay Heavy
“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.
Every other Thursday! Emphasis on roleplaying and having fun! Our group is super fun, with great and generous role-players who leave room for you to explore your character. This game is episodic in nature and plays like a TV show from the 90s or early 2000s. Lots of opportunities for you to world build and create the character you want to play! Currently requiring a request to join, just so we can chat about the game and make sure it's a good fit for you!
5.0
(16)
1 year on StartPlaying
155 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Inclusive
Average response time: 8 hours
Response rate: 100%
Game Master Reviews (16)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Storytelling
Inclusive
The Sassy King
New review
Played 8 sessions
If you want a GM who creates and collaborates wonder stories, who enjoys roleplaying and giving everyone a chance to shine, then Zach is the one for you! He’s communicative, supportive and just an amazing person. Please consider him for your next booking! You will not regret it one bit!
Daniel
Played 3 sessions
I've played in several sessions with Zach, and I always have a blast. Zach is a skilled DM/GM as well as a wonderful actor and improviser, and he always makes sure the group has a great time. He's great at incorporating everything each player is looking for in a game, and he is a fantastic storyteller. I highly recommend him for any and all games!
Nathan Patrick Lane
Played 1 sessions
A friendly and welcoming GM, Zach incorporates player ideas into his worldbuilding and storytelling and creates a space where players are eager to share their ideas. The idea of level 0 peasant campaign may not sound exciting, but Zach's vivid descriptions and roleplaying brought the world to life and made even small things feel big.
Wes
Played 3 sessions
I recently played in a short mystery campaign DMed by Zack, and I had an absolute blast! Zach is an all around nice guy, a great DM and a natural storyteller with a flair for setting a scene. I think one of the hallmarks of an excellent DM is when I, the player, genuinely have no idea what content was prepared versus what content is improvised on the spot, and Zach is so quick on his feet that he accomplishes that with ease. He's also great at meeting players where they are and playing to their interests in the kind of way that made me more excited to play DND than ever. The time I spent at his virtual table was such a good balance of fun, intrigue and drama. I definitely hope I get to join in another one of his campaigns in the future!
Charlotte
Played 3 sessions
I've had the privilege of being GMed by Zach in person, as well as being in one of his games on StartPlaying! He's a terrific storyteller, making everything easy to visualize and easy to follow. He's also skilled at giving players confidence, especially for people like me who are still dipping their toes into more roleplay-focused campaigns, and the self-consciousness that comes with that. Just an all-around cool guy who I look forward to playing with again!
Kate
Played 1 sessions
This was my first non-learning game and first experience with Monster of the Week. I loved every second! Zach’s cinematic descriptions and interesting NPCs really made the game come to life. It was so much fun and I can’t recommend him enough!
Additional details
How to prepare
Things you will need: - A microphone. Webcams are highly encouraged so we can all connect with each other a bit easier, though we can work around this if necessary. - Zoom account and app - Discord account and app - two 6 sided dice
What I provide
I will be bringing: - Rulebook and Character sheets - custom maps - curated artwork to get us into the world - soundscapes for certain moments
Gameplay details
We will use our session 0 to make any agreements about content, triggers, and emotional wellness. I want to do everything I can to make sure our table is safe for everyone. Players will also be able to private message me at any time if something comes up for them. I will also send out a survey document that players can fill out anonymously to list any topics or content that they want avoided or handled with care.
Content warnings
Safety tools used
• Open Door
• Session 0
How will character creation work
Characters will be created together in our Session 0. The characters are deeply intertwined with connected histories and backstories, so it would be great to be able to do this together. Character creation is fairly simple for this system and should be easily accessible.
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
Medium
Roleplay
High
Puzzles
Low
Experience level
Beginner
Platforms used
• Zoom
• Discord
• Roll20
$25.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Bi-weekly / Thursday - 11:00 PM UTC
Jun 19 / Session 43
3-4 Hour Duration
2 / 4 Seats Filled
Schedule
Requirements
Experience required: Beginner
Age: 18+