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They Came to Eat Your Brains | Dungeons, Cosmic, Aliens, Cthulhu
Cosmic forces seek to destroy the Sword Coast. Help push back the Mind Flayer forces that are coming to eat your brains.
$18.00
/ Session
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Weekly / Wednesday - 5:00 PM UTC
Dec 17 / Session 74
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
5 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
🆕 D&D2024 🎭 Fully Voiced NPCs & Monsters 🎼 Immersive Music & SFX 🏳️🌈 LGBTQ+ Friendly 📖 The Story "Something's afoot in Phandlin. First it was the Redbrands, now...it's something else..." Skipping the Classic 5e Adventure "The Lost Mine of Phandelver", find yourself at the helm of a brand new adventure in Phandalin. The perfect starting point for anyone wanting to skip early levels, or those who have already played the mentioned adventure. Now, join a new journey that puts Cosmic horror at the forefront. Be prepared to help the town of Phandlin as it recovers from an oppressive force, only to be thrown into something far more mysterious. You'll be travelling the Nerverwinter Region in search of clues, aiding the locals, and eventually, take part in a race for survival. The people of Phandalin are relying on you, will you heed their call? 🙋♂️ About Me I'm Euan, a Professional Dungeon Master with seven years of experience. Armed with a Master of Arts Degree in Drama and a wealth of theatrical expertise, I craft immersive, high-roleplay experiences. Expect fully-voiced NPCs and a world shaped by your actions. With multiple games weekly, I ensure each session maintains a professional standard. 💭 What to Expect Expect High Roleplay and extreme agency in the story. You can expect to start at Level 5, with an objective to bring the group together as something is amiss in Phandalin. You can also expect the campagin to run from AT LEAST Level 5-12 for a period of around 7-8 months (this could be shorter or longer depending on the groups choices).
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Dungeon Crawl
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(64)
4 years on StartPlaying
1079 games hosted
Highly rated for: Voices, Creativity, Storytelling
Average response time: 2 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
🎭 Actor | ⚔️ Storyteller | 🧠 Neurodivergent | 🌈 He/Him Hail, adventurers! I’m Euan, a trained actor with a Master's Degree in Drama and a lifelong love of tabletop roleplaying games. Whether you're brand new to TTRPGs or a seasoned hero, I’m here to guide you through thrilling stories, emotional character moments, and unforgettable adventures. You won’t just walk away with treasure, you’ll gain unique memories and new friends who shared the journey with you. 👋 About Me • I’m an actor, filmmaker, music lover, and dedicated gamer. • A huge Critical Role fan, which as strongly influence my playstyle; expect roleplay-heavy sessions. • I’m bisexual and neurodivergent, and I believe passionately that TTRPGs are for everyone. Inclusion is NOT optional, it's essential! 🫴 What I Offer • Odyssey Campaigns: Games that last multiple years. • Long-Term Campaigns: 6–12+ month epics across bigger campaigns. • Mini-Campaigns: 2–5 month arcs for a tighter, more focused experience. • One-Shots: Great for new players or a one-night-only adventure. • Homebrew & Official Modules: Pick your flavour; a story you can pick, or one you discover. • Event Games: Hosting a party, team-building day, or themed event? I can run the perfect game for your group. 🐲 Why Adventure With Me? • 🎓 Trained Actor: I hold both a BA and MA in Drama, bringing characters to life with immersive, reactive roleplay and a range of unique NPC voices; Humanoid and Beyond! • 🧠 Experienced GM: I’ve run countless games, paid and unpaid, online and in person. You’re in capable hands. • 🎵 Music & SFX: I provide tailor made music & SFX for every game through Syrinscape. • 💰Investment: I invest in my games; maps, artwork, music, and more. II ensure money goes BACK into my games to keep making them better! • 📖 Loads of Content: I offer access to a rich library of official material to support your character and your journey. 🛡️ Safe, Welcoming Spaces • 🚫 Zero Tolerance for Bigotry of any kind. • 🧰 I make use of TTRPG safety tools to ensure everyone is comfortable, respected, and having fun. Let’s roll some dice, tell great stories, and have fun. Adventure awaits, will you answer the call?
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Creating your character
Characters will begin at level 5, with intial discussions on character creation happening in Session 0. Players then will create the characters in their own time, but can contact me if they need support.
The game will take place weekly at the same day/time, played on Roll20. Game Length: 3 - 4 hours. Sign ups within a certain threshold of the start time will be brought into the session the following week due to onboarding process. Please check the listing to see if there is a warning. As a rule of thumb, if you join a game within 12 hours of the start time, this will apply.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
- A mic to talk is necessary, and a webcam is recommended, but not required. - Level 5 Character Sheet must be prepared before Session 1 (but I can help if contacted before game), details of character creation will be gone over in Session 0. - (Optional) Download a piece of free software called Syrinscape Online Player to recieve music and sounds (discussed in Session 0). There is an option to use the player through a browser without a requirement for any downloads.
What Euan Buddie brings to the table
🎭 Dynamic Roleplay Trained in acting, I bring every NPC to life with distinct voices and personalities. Experience fully immersive interactions as your character. THEATRE KIDS will love my games! 🎵 Atmospheric Audio Using Syrinscape, I craft immersive soundscapes with ambient noise, music, and effects; whether it’s a busy market or a dragon’s lair, every scene will feel like you're really there. 🌍 Immersive Worlds I primarily run games on Roll20, using official, purchased or custom-built maps tailored to your adventure. From spooky dungeons to bustling cities, every location feels alive, with tokens and assets that bring encounters to life. 📚 Comprehensive Digital Tools My Roll20/D&Dbeyond/Demiplane compendium gives you seamless access to character options, spells, and items, ensuring a smooth creation process and the resources you need to create the character of your dreams. ⚔️ Thrilling Combat Expect exciting combat, cinematically described. I like to include environmental effects to make fights even more dynamic. I balance rules and creativity to make each fight epic and memorable. 📖 Story-Driven Adventures Your decisions ripple through the world, shaping a narrative that’s uniquely yours. It’s more than monsters and loot, this is a tale of your party. Whether you're in a homebrew game, or a pre-written module, anticipate that you have agency, and your actions have consequences. 🤝 Player-Focused Philosophy I’m here to challenge and inspire, not defeat you. Your character's growth and heroism are my priority, and together we’ll create an unforgettable adventure.
Homebrew rules
I use the following light Homebrew/Optional Rules: - *Auto Success/Fail on all d20 tests (*best/worst possible outcome in a situation) - Maximum Critical Hits - Bonus action potion (roll), Action Potion (max on the dice) - Flanking - Skill Challenges - Group skill checks = average number/success, not the lowest roll
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Headphones
Internet
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Euan Buddie creates a safe table
There are some themes of Cosmic & Body Horror, the tone of which will be adjusted based on Line/Veil feedback. The game will be using Lines and Veils to ensure a comfortable experience for all players. This is done via a joined sheet which everyone is able to see, but it is completely anonymous. Session 0 will discuss; Code of Confuct, Game Mechanics, Character Creation, Campaign Context, and give oppertunity for questions. 3 Hour long session, 15 minute break midway. Debreif at the end (included within time).
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