Trouble Beyond the Town 🏡 Classic Home Game Experience
Life is simple in Pelvin's Crossing—until dark omens surface, and you’re thrust into a race to stop a forgotten threat bent on ending the world itself
About the adventure
Nothing will be the same again ☮️ Your peaceful life has been shattered 🧟♂️ Dark forces threaten the home you love 🏰 The nations beyond need a hero 🛡️ Will you answer the call? The town of Pelvin's Crossing; you have lived here for some time, far away from the scheming politics of the major cities, safe from the untamed wilds of the surrounding landscape. All that is about to change. Danger has come to Pelvin's Crossing and YOU are the only one who can stop it. Join with your plucky band of soon-to-be adventurers in a quest to save the town and the realms beyond in this custom campaign built specifically for YOUR character. What to expect: 📜 A custom adventure. Your characters are the stars. All backstories WILL be used. 🗺️ Rewarding exploration. The world beyond Pelvin's Crossing is vast. We will develop it together with your backstories in mind. ⚔️ Exciting combat. From deadly dragons to loathsome liches, the threats are ever changing and built to challenge. 🗣️ Dynamic roleplay. The politics of the outside world are fraught with obstacles. How will you react? 🎭 A perfect balance of comedy and drama. Fans of Critical Role, Dimension 20 and NADDPOD will find a lot to love. ...and much, much more! Come with me as we create a brand new world of adventure together in a campaign from levels 1-12 and beyond. Your characters drive the action. Your decisions shape the story. What will YOU do?
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Meet the Game Master
2 years on StartPlaying
386 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, World Builder, Storytelling
Average response time: 9 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
With over a decade of experience running games I know how to craft an adventure that will shock and surprise you, placing YOU at the centre of world-shaping events. Every decision counts. Every roll of the dice changes the story. Every character gets their turn in the spotlight. Let's make some magic together! More about me: 🎥 I have a masters degree in film curation and have a passion for all things cinema. I carry this through to my games, bringing epic storylines inspired by a world of storytellers before me. Want to feel like the star of a Hollywood blockbuster, a Hong Kong martial arts hero, or a cigar-chewing spaghetti western cowboy? I know how stories function and how to make your dreams a reality. 🎲 I offer balanced yet challenging experiences that prioritise teamwork and foster a collaborative game between you and your fellow players. Exhilarating combat, free flowing role-play and unpredictable exploration means that you will get to experience all pillars of TTRPGS at a first class level unlike anything you've experienced before. 😄 I am approachable both in and out of game. Want to change something about your game? Let me know and I will always be happy to make adjustments. Looking for a place to call home? We foster a diverse community of players where all are welcome regardless of background. Need someone to lend an ear for some out-of-game issues? Let's talk. My door is always open. I hope to see you in game soon!
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Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
World Builder
Storytelling
Olly is a fantastic GM who is great at worldbuilding. He takes great care to include character backstories in his campaigns and attention to small details make his settings feel very much alive. He creates interesting encounters every week and no two combats are ever the same.
If you are looking for someone on par with your favorite actual play dm, Olly is it. I have not found a game where I have been more invested in. I feel as if i am playing my character only aided by the fact that he takes the backstories into account and incorporates them into the games. I find myself hoping for the days to pass quicker so I can play. Definitely one of the best on this platform and definitely the best that I have played with.
World building based on the characters' background, check! A lovely balance of role-playing and combat within different sessions, check! A DM who doesn't hold back with progressively dangerous enemies to keep you on your toes, check! I cannot recommend this DM more than enough for beginners and veterans of Dungeons and Dragons or who are enthusiasts of TTRPG.
Olly has been a great GM all round. He has been very accommodating and is willing to work with his players financially. He has also been great at creating a world tailored to all of the players in the campaign. Finally, he has created so many unique and lovable characters as well as some that you love to hate. 10/10 would absolutely recommend Olly!
Character creation
Creating your character
Character creation will be done in D&D Beyond using my library of races, classes and subclasses. Looking for something I don't have? Let me know and I will purchase it for you to use at no extra charge. Characters should be built using the 2014 ruleset. Starting Level 1. Characters joining later join at the same level as the party. Advancement: Milestone Ability scores: Point buy or Standard Array Feats and Multiclassing: Yes All official content is allowed and encouraged with three exceptions: -No custom lineage -No Peace or Twilight Domain Clerics -No content from the 2024 ruleset
The party are currently level 12 and on a journey into the Hells. What brought your character there? Current Characters: - Tiefling Warlock (The Undead) - Human Sorcerer (Aberrant Mind) - Human Cleric (Life Domain) - Kobold Artificer (Artillerist) - Goliath Paladin (Oath of Conquest) *New players joining within 24 hours of start time may need to wait a week to play to allow for full onboarding*
What to expect
Preparing for the session
New to TTRPGs, D&D or VTTs? All you need to get started is a free Discord account. Add me on there and I can answer any questions and guide you through the rest. Username: wernerhotdog From there you will need: -A free D&D Beyond account -An internet browser. Chrome works best! -A microphone/headset -A stable internet connection -A webcam is encouraged but not essential Accommodations can be made for anyone who does not wish to use the virtual tabletop.
What Olly brings to the table
I provide: -A custom campaign developed around your characters -An in depth knowledge of the rules and VTT -Sourcebooks shared on D&D Beyond -Evocative battle maps -NPCs with their own voices and motivations -Immersive music and soundscapes -A professional experience
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Internet
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Olly creates a safe table
📜 A custom campaign - This is not a pre-existing setting. Your backstories will help develop the world. - Individually targeted quests will keep the stakes high. - Player buy-in is a must. As this world will be developed from YOUR backstories, it is essential that players are willing to put effort and thought into their characters. Thinking and feeling in-character is strongly encouraged. ⚙️ A perfect balance of the three pillars - Exciting combat will keep you on the edge of your seat. - Rewarding exploration means a new surprise is always on the horizon. - Deep NPC motivations provide high-stakes role-play encounters. 🗣️ Community guidelines - Collaborative thinking is a must. - Zero tolerance for harassment and abuse - Have fun and encourage others to do the same