Play by Post (PbP): RISE OF TIAMAT | Currently Level 10
Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign
About the adventure
🌟 Embark on an Epic Journey in "Tyranny of Dragons" 🌟 Welcome to a thrilling Dungeons & Dragons 5E campaign set in the legendary Forgotten Realms! Perfect for both seasoned adventurers and newcomers, this adventure promises a captivating journey through a world teetering on the brink of a draconic apocalypse. 🛡️ Fearless Heroes Needed: An evil alliance, including the Cult of the Dragon and the Red Wizards of Thay, plots to reshape Faerûn, preparing it for the return of Tiamat, the Queen of Dragons. As valiant heroes, you must rise against this insidious threat, confronting the forces of evil to protect the realms. 🔥 Face the Draconic Threat: Navigate through a perilous landscape where dragons rampage across the Sword Coast. Engage in epic battles, unearth dark secrets, and challenge the malevolent powers that seek to plunge the world into chaos. Your courage and cunning will determine the fate of Faerûn. 🏞️ Explore a Dynamic World: From the bustling streets of Waterdeep to the treacherous peaks of the Spine of the World, every step of your journey offers opportunities for discovery and heroism. Forge alliances with legendary factions, solve ancient mysteries, and immerse yourself in the rich lore of the Forgotten Realms. 🕰️ This campaign unfolds in a Play-by-Post (PbP) format, facilitated through a dedicated Discord server. The game is fully compatible with a broad range of devices, including mobiles, tablets, and phones. As your Dungeon Master, I'll be checking in and updating the game multiple times daily. Players are encouraged to participate at least once a day, especially when their characters are involved in active scenes.
Game style
Rules as Written (RaW)
Games that are ran “Rules as Written” emphasize realism and stick to the letter of the rules, allowing players to explore creative solutions while still operating under a consistent rule set. Players have the ability to utilize the rules in creative ways to create awesome characters and moments in the game.
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.
Dungeon Crawl
A “Dungeon Crawl” is a scenario where players navigate a dungeon or labyrinth-like environment for the entirety of the adventure. It emphasizes battling monsters, collecting loot, and avoiding traps to survive to the end!
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.
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.
A play-by-post campaign run entirely on Discord, with updates posted several times daily, throughout the week!
5.0
(155)
2 years on StartPlaying
1950 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Teacher, Storytelling
Average response time: 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
Game Master Reviews (155)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Teacher
Storytelling
Mihu P. (HZSMITH)
New review
Played 3 sessions
Noralf is the best! This was my first ever D&D adventure, and Noralf did everything to help me start out. He is very organized, has a comprehensive data base, with everything needed to help newbies. He was also very prompt to answer at any time I've messaged him, and had the patience to help at every step. We had thematic background music, pictures of non player characters, spaces, maps, monsters, everything was provided by Noralf in an immersive and smooth way. It was an awesome experience, and I was excited every time Noralf started telling stories roleplaying as the non player characters (he also did voices with accents! terrific!). If you're a newbie like me, or even a seasoned player, don't hesitate to trying Noralf as your Game Master. We had experienced players in our group as well and they were also impressed and happy with Noralf's approach. Overall, a fantastic experience! Thanks man! It was great!
Jacob
New review
Played 23 sessions
Very beginner friendly, thoughtful, and patient!
HelpTxTeachers - Clint
New review
Played 2 sessions
Our session 1 did not disappoint! Our first four hour session and we cannot wait to play again. Noralf paints an amazing scene in your mind and the integration of the maps and setting pages just add to the overall suspense. He truly enjoys the game and you can tell. We are anxiously awaiting our next chance to continue the adventure.
Santiago Cardona
New review
Played 5 sessions
Really organised and makes it very easy to get get started. Knowledgable, patient and fun.
GM Gator
New review
Played 10 sessions
I've only been Noralf's PbP game for a few weeks, but am blown away. Their discord site is well organized, the game is well run, and Noralf really knows how to engage the players without railroading them. Getting into one of their sessions is like getting a Nat 20 on a luck check - you won't be disappointed!
Fiznaut
Played 3 sessions
Noralf is detail oriented, and focuses on immersion. He has refined his GM craft, making it an art. He also is kind and gracious-he had to step away for a week and reduced the rate for the missed week-was very up front about it. The only feedback is perhaps add a requested minimum number of posts for players to keep engaged-this amps up the value of the game because the campaign moves at a steady and reliable pace.
Additional details
How to prepare
💬 Discord: Ensure you have access to Discord. It's our primary platform for text-based gameplay. 🎲 D&D Basics: Familiarity with D&D 5e rules is a plus, but not essential. New players are welcome and guidance will be provided. 📖 Character Sheets: Use D&D Beyond for creating and managing your character sheets. 📱 Device Flexibility: Play from any device, including mobile. 🤖 Avrae Bot: We'll be using the Avrae bot for dice rolls and combat. Don't worry if you're new to it, I'll guide you! 🧠 Mindset: Bring your imagination and a cooperative spirit for a fun, engaging storytelling experience!
What I provide
What I'll Bring to Our Play-By-Post Adventure: 🌐 D&D Beyond Integration: Access to all D&D sourcebooks and adventure modules, with character sheets and resources seamlessly integrated into our play-by-post format. 🎲 Avrae Bot for Dice Rolling: Smooth and fair gameplay with automated dice rolls and combat tracking. 🎨 Creative Storytelling: Emphasis on rich, descriptive narrative, allowing you to visualize and engage with the world. 🔍 Focus on Details: Attention to the finer aspects of the world and characters, encouraging deep immersion. 👥 Interactive NPCs: Engaging character interactions to bring the story and world to life. 🗺️ Custom Maps and Tokens: Visual aids like custom maps and tokens will be used to enrich your understanding of the environment and help track your adventures visually. 🤖 Tactical and Intense Combat: Prepare for strategically challenging encounters. I aim to balance tactical depth with fast-paced action to keep combat exciting and engaging. 🎲 Rule of Cool: I embrace the Rule of Cool, prioritizing fun and dramatic moments over strict adherence to rules. 📖 Third-Party Sourcebooks and Custom Crafting Rules: Open to using third-party content to enrich the game, provided it enhances our adventure and maintains game balance. Additionally, custom crafting rules will be available to allow more personalized gear and items.
Gameplay details
To ensure a safe and comfortable environment for all players, I use the following safety tools: 🚫 Lines and Veils: We'll define clear lines (topics off-limits) and veils (topics to address indirectly) to ensure everyone's comfort. 🚪 Open Door Policy: Your well-being is important. Feel free to step away from the game if needed. ✅ Monte Cook RPG Consent Checklist: We'll use this checklist to align on themes and scenarios, respecting everyone's boundaries. 🎲 Our sessions will unfold on Discord, with DND Beyond for character management and Avrae for dice rolls and combat. We prioritize fun, inclusivity, and respectful interaction, fostering a creative and cooperative atmosphere.
Content warnings
• Animal Death
• Blood
• Character Death
• Violence
• Death
• Fire
Safety tools used
• Lines and Veils
• Monte Cook RPG Consent Checklist
• Open Door
• Session 0
• Stars and Wishes
How will character creation work
🤝 Session Zero Collaboration: We'll collaboratively create characters during our session zero. 💻 Platform: Characters will be created using D&D Beyond. 📚 Source Material: All D&D 5E sourcebooks available on D&D Beyond can be used. 🛠️ Character Creation Assistance: I'm here to help you craft a character that fits both your vision and our campaign’s theme. Let’s bring your hero to life together!. ✨ Personal Touch: Encouraged to bring your own unique ideas and creativity to your character's story and abilities.
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
High
Roleplay
High
Puzzles
Low
Experience level
Beginner
Platforms used
• D&D Beyond
• Discord
• Text/Play by Post
$30.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Weekly / Sunday - 7:00 PM UTC
Apr 20 / Session 34
3-168 Hour Duration
4 / 7 Seats Filled
Schedule
Requirements
Experience required: Beginner
Age: 18+