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Out of the Abyss - Survival/Horror - PbP

Out of the Abyss - Survival/Horror - PbP

Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign

About the adventure

Dive deep into the shadowy abyss with "Out of the Abyss," a thrilling campaign that tests your mettle. Trapped and bound in the treacherous Underdark, you'll find yourself ensnared in a maze of politics and survival, fleeing for your life and battling against malevolent entities lurking in the dark. Stripped of tools, your primary goal is to evade the grip of the drow. Can you forge alliances with your fellow prisoners, but with your captors right on your heels, who can you really trust? Embark on a perilous odyssey through the winding catacombs of the Underdark, grappling with insanity, unexpected encounters, and devious factions. Delve into distinct locales, every one a standalone adventure, and carve your way through a land teeming with risks and turmoil. As you ascend from the abyss, a grander scheme unravels, pulling you once again into the Underdark where the world's destiny hangs in the balance. Will you be consumed by the enveloping shadows, or rise valiantly against the malevolent lords hidden beneath? Challenge the abyss, and strive to dominate its vast expanse. ⏱ Pacing: 1 long DM post each day in the evenings (UK time), and a shorter message in the morning to reply to any @ pings. Additional replies/posts are subject to my availability throughout the day..

Recruiting notes

Billed at the same time each week for 7 days of daily posts.

5.0

(44)

1 year on StartPlaying

584 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Knows the Rules, Storytelling

Average response time: 4 hours

Response rate: 100%

Game Master Reviews (44)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Creativity

Knows the Rules

Storytelling

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James/Fallen

New review

Played 8 sessions

Great DM, storyteller, and writer; had never done PbP before playing with Dave, glad it was with him because it's been a blast.

Lassimst avatar

Lassimst

Played 1 sessions

Cool and easy. I had fun!

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BarefootYeti

Played 13 sessions

David is an awesome DM!

Helene avatar

Helene

Played 38 sessions

I've been running a couple of Play-by-Post (PbP) games with David for a few months now and diving into the Big Bad Battles (BBBs) whenever I can—and let me tell you, I'm hooked! David is an amazing storyteller and a mastermind at crafting mechanics that go way beyond the usual "bash the door down" gameplay. His PbPs are consistent, super engaging, and occasionally just challenging enough to keep you on your toes (I've come dangerously close to getting offed a couple of times—no joke!). If you're looking for a fantastic DM and an awesome group to roll dice with, stop searching. You've found the best! 🎲✨

Moss avatar

Moss

Played 47 sessions

Well, what can I say about playing with David other than he is hands down my favorite PbP DM and I am a fussy pants. I have never come across a DM who is so willing to get to know my beloved characters I've been playing at tables now in group settings for years and do so in a more intimate way expanding and fleshing out their backstories going back to their younger days that I simply didn't think any DM would have the patience for with someone like me. What sort of player am I? A veteran player who suffers from, well, Main Character Energy Syndrome and who is itching for some special one-on-one attention. He really has taken the time to give me things that make me light up, giggle, and gasp as I play cat-and-mouse with my closeted evil chaotic teifling Devil-of-a-gal Bard in an evil campaign doing things I would not DARE do in the group game with any other DM that I've had her in for well over a year now. And then in another game, I get such rich beautiful Underdark story and the encounters that have convinced my hands-off Druid to truly care about learning about the Underdark's nature and how it ties in with the surface and piece together a mystery spun together all the while piecing together her backstory in a way that both the dice rolls support randomly and that he spins together like a masterful storyteller that he is. He has a knack for surprising me in ways that I think about days after they have happened -- thought provoking ideas. And to top that all off, David is simply a great all-around person who is easy to talk to and get to know and he expresses care for his players as people, which is the most important thing of all. If you have been hesitating at all to give PbP a try, do give David a try. I have a feeling I'll be playing with him for many years to come.

jheiman avatar

jheiman

Played 16 sessions

I am enjoying my first campaign with David. We just started. David is extremely responsive and is really good about bringing the story alive.

Additional details

How to prepare

Essential for all VTTs: 🎤 Discord with a free account. Essential For Roll20: ♟ A free account on the Roll20 website. Recommended For Roll20: 📱 The roll20 app, to access your sheet and roll dice on the go. Recommended For Theatre of the Mind: 📱 DnD Beyond for, access to your sheet and to roll dice on the go. 🎲 Beyond 20 extension to roll from DnD Beyond, keeping your sheet in just one place.

What I provide

Me, Myself and I I will provide the adventure, the world and all the non-playing characters for players to interact with. I will provide access to the content, with additional purchased content art and music I will provide access to all of the 5e source books through my Roll20 account. I will provide guidance and expertise to any questions, queries or quandaries.

Gameplay details

1️⃣Sign up to my discord, we will use this as our means of communication both in the game and beside it. 2️⃣Read my basic ToS, select the "Drow Prisoner" role in #select-game, then in the #start-here channel that appears follow the listed steps.

Content warnings

• Deep or Large Bodies of Water

• Slavery

• Spiders

Safety tools used

Monte Cook RPG Consent Checklist

Session 0

Stars and Wishes

How will character creation work

I own most official sourcebooks in roll20, which you may use, or if you wish I am happy to purchase any desired content in DnD beyond for use with the beyond 20 extension. Characters will start at level 3.

Players can expect

Combat / Tactics

Medium

Roleplay

High

Puzzles

Medium

Experience level

Open to all

Platforms used

Discord

Text/Play by Post

Theater of the Mind

Roll20

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3 SEATS LEFT
$15.00

/ Session

Each player will be charged when a session starts.

Details

Weekly / Wednesday - 12:00 AM UTC

Mar 19 / Session 20

3-3 Hour duration

3 / 6 Seats filled

Schedule

Wed, Mar 19 | 12:00 AM - Session 20

Wed, Mar 26 | 12:00 AM - Session 21

Wed, Apr 02 | 12:00 AM - Session 22

Wed, Apr 09 | 12:00 AM - Session 23

Wed, Apr 16 | 12:00 AM - Session 24

Wed, Apr 23 | 12:00 AM - Session 25

Wed, Apr 30 | 12:00 AM - Session 26

Wed, May 07 | 12:00 AM - Session 27

Wed, May 14 | 12:00 AM - Session 28

Requirements

Experience required: Open to all

Age: 18+

This game will begin once 4 players have joined