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ATAVISM OF THE DRAGON | Post Apocalyptic Dungeonpunk | L4

ATAVISM OF THE DRAGON | Post Apocalyptic Dungeonpunk | L4

Worlds without Number | Campaign

About the adventure

The world is naught but broken bones and buried gold. A century ago this land was paradise, then the storms came. They have raged ever since, unleashing chaos and drawing noxious fumes from the earth. Folk must make hard sacrifices, or dark bargains, to buy their survival. Beyond the walls of small, mean settlements, the world is wild and lawless, but also full of lost treasures and secrets. This epic adventure takes you from levels 1–10+ as you explore a world ruined by a mystical cataclysm. Forge your own fate in a realm of mutant monsters and magical storms. Discover the secrets behind the apocalypse and, perhaps, the ways to heal nature. This inclusive table is friendly to players of all classes and experience levels. We expect to play for ~12 months, with the option for a second campaign.

Game style

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.

Combat 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.

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.

Recruiting notes

- ⭐ New and experienced players welcome - 🚪 Periodic attendance permitted - 📜 Premade characters and custom lore available - 📆 We meet 3/4 weeks/month - ⏰ We play 3–4 hours/session

Published Writer
Artist
Voice Actor
Game Designer

3 years on StartPlaying

451 games hosted

Highly rated for: Storytelling, Sets the Mood, World Builder

Average response time: 11 hours

Response rate: 100%

Additional details

How to prepare

- Gamemaster's Discord handle: bigbadevilgamer - Gamemaster's Discord server: https://discord.gg/hS7UhmH4wm - Free rulebook/character sheet: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/348809/worlds-without-number-free-edition

What I provide

THE GOOD STUFF - Smooth radio voice - Friendly little community - Cute dog (does webcam appearances at request) GAMEMASTERY EXPERIENCE - Over a decade… - Running games - Building worlds - Theater acting - Creative writing - Improv roleplaying - Technical skills - High knowledge of rules - Feature-rich virtual tabletop - Custom designed monsters, items BEAUTIFUL ART - Premium maps, tokens, music - Animated backgrounds - Curated soundscapes - Custom worldbuilding GAMING ENVIRONMENT - No purchase necessary to use these tools - Voice chat & optional video use via private community Discord server - Maps, dice, notes, and other gaming tools via Foundry VTT

Gameplay details

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE Please reach out to me for accessibility concerns not covered here. Special accommodations can and will be made where possible. - VTT use not necessary. Special attention can be given to 'theater-of-the-mind' descriptions at request. Also, the gamemaster can click buttons for you at need. Allowing you to enjoy a more movie-like experience. - Specific content tropes can be culled from the narrative to better suit your comfort. CONTENT WARNING Rated R/TV-MA/M for Mature. We use these "lines" and "veils" to moderate certain content: Lines (will not feature): - Out-of-character/real-world prejudice against protected groups - Sexual violence Veils (will "fade to black"): - Explicit sexual content - Very graphic descriptions of violence, gore, etc. - Violence towards children, pets, and other innocents FEEDBACK METHODS Feedback is always welcome in any form (Discord messages, voice calls, snail mail, etc.). Criticisms or personal issues will be duly heard and considered; changes to the game structure will be made where possible to better accommodate everyone involved. We use "stars" and "wishes" as a form of feedback. At every session's end, each player may share things they enjoyed, and want to experience more of (stars), and things they hope to experience (wishes). TIME POLICY You are asked to arrive on time, but your time is your own, you will not be penalized for arriving late. The game begins approximately 15 minutes after the listed start time (with that time usually being given to socialization and notes). We play for 3 to 3.5 hours, ending where possible at a good "story moment". We enjoy a 5—10 minute screen-break twice each session, typically at hour intervals. SCHEDULE POLICY We play 3 of every 4 week. The 4th week is a creativity and scheduling break for all involved. Typically, the break week off occurs at regular intervals, but may sometimes be shifted to best suit a majority of players during a weird scheduling period. You are free to skip an upcoming session without penalty up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time. After the 24-hour mark, your placement and payment are locked-in. Refunds in the form of site credit will only be issued for cases conforming to the StartPlaying refund policy: https://intercom.help/startplaying/en/articles/8719194-refund-policy You can skip an upcoming session from the Upcoming Games tab of your StartPlaying player portal. SESSION ZERO Session zero refers to a meeting where we discuss expectations and totally prepare you for the game, including building or at least initially designing a character sheet. If you are joining after the first session, our session zero will be private: a short voice call (or text session, at preference) to review the same details.

Content warnings

• Abuse

• Alcohol Use

• Alcoholism

• Animal abuse

• Animal Cruelty

• Animal Death

• Blood

• Body Horror

• Car Accident

• Character Death

• Child Abandonment

• Child Death

• Classism

• Concentration Camps

• Controlling Parents

• Curing of Disabilities

• Death

• Deep or Large Bodies of Water

• Drowning

• Drugs (addiction, use, withdrawal)

• Eating Disorders

• Execution

• Extreme Violence

• Fire

• Genocide

• Gore

• Guns

• Hangings

• Hostages

• Human Trafficking (adult only)

• Illness

• Insects

• Kidnapping

• Language/Cursing

• Lifechanging Injury

• Medical Issues

• Memory Erasing

• Mind alteration

• Mind Control

• Murder

• Mutilation

• Nightmares about Traumatic Events

• Pandemic

• Panic Attacks

• Paralyzation

• Police Brutality

• Prejudice

• PTSD

• Racial Profiling

• Scars

• Seizures

• Self-Harm

• Slavery

• Snakes

• Spiders

• Suffocation

• Suicide

• Terrorism

• Torture

• Trauma

• Violence

• Mass Death

• Pet Death

Safety tools used

Aftercare

Bleed

Breaks

Debriefing

Lines and Veils

Open Door

Session 0

Stars and Wishes

How will character creation work

Basic information: • Level 1 • Heroic adventurer rules • Standard array attributes • Homebrew origin foci list • Collaborate with the gamemaster for one special gift or trinket item Allowed source material: • Core Rulebook • Atlas of the Latter Earth Ask yourself these questions about your character's background: • What are my goals and ethics? • What is my relationship to my work and coworkers? • What role do I fill in the the party? • How do I feel about the magical apocalypse that began 100 years ago? Create a character using the official form-fillable character sheet and send it to the gamemaster. Refer to the preparation notes revealed after booking for relevant links and guides.

Players can expect

Combat / Tactics

High

Roleplay

High

Puzzles

High

Experience level

Open to all

Platforms used

Foundry VTT

Discord

2 SEATS LEFT
$35.00

/ Session

Each player will be charged when a session starts.

Details

Weekly / Saturday - 10:00 PM UTC

Apr 12 / Session 36

3-3.5 Hour Duration

4 / 6 Seats Filled

Schedule

Off Schedule

Sat, Apr 12 | 11:00 PM - Session 36

Sat, Apr 19 | 11:00 PM - Session 37

Sat, Apr 26 | 11:00 PM - Session 38

Sat, May 03 | 11:00 PM - Session 39

Sat, May 10 | 11:00 PM - Session 40

Sat, May 17 | 11:00 PM - Session 41

Sat, May 24 | 11:00 PM - Session 42

Requirements

Experience required: Open to all

Age: 18+