Awakening in the 'Verse | RP-Heavy Mystery Adventure in Firefly
Mage the Ascension 20th Anniversary, Changeling: The Dreaming 20th Anniversary Edition | Campaign
$28.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Wednesday - 3:30 AM (UTC)
Dec 18 / Session 26
2-2 Hour duration
4 / 6 Seats filled
Schedule
Requirements
Experience required: Intermediate
Age: 18+
About the adventure
500 years ago on Earth-that-Was, the Technocratic Conventions won so completely that the colonists who left a ruined planet for new solar systems didn't even remember the old stories of magic, fairies, werewolves, vampires, or spirits, let alone believe in 'em. But now, on a backwater moon of one of the Outer Planets, something goes and shoots that all to hell. For just a moment, an outpouring of energy awakens the first supernaturals in hundreds of years. Now floundering in a 'Verse where even werewolves can take Paradox, this mixed party of supernaturals have to find out what the ruttin' hell happened and what to make of it. Of course, the gorram Alliance is already after you -- and those "Hands of Blue" fellas are a mite set on sending the whole lot of you to the Hot Place. Eventually. Best avoid them, dong ma? ***** This game is set in the Firefly universe. It is also set in the Old World of Darkness universe, advanced 500 years. Ideal for fans of Firefly, fans of World of Darkness, or of course fans of both.
We have finished the Prelude where the PCs Awoke as Mages, so new-joining characters may be normal folk (for now!) or may already be Mages, Shifters (were-creatures), or Changelings (fey people). Be aware, if you have played Old World of Darkness, this is a lower-magic, high-peril version of the setting. It'll be shiny to have you aboard!
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(26)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
123 games hosted
Highly rated for: Inclusive, Creativity, Teacher
Average response time: 2 hours
Response rate: 100%
Additional details
How to prepare
When you join this in-progress campaign, I'll help you catch up on the lore, get a feel for the other characters, and design a character you absolutely love at your individual, paid Session 0. Before session, have a webcam and mic and, if possible, a laptop, with the plan to have your camera on most of the time. It helps me run a better game for you when I can see faces and read non-verbal cues! Bring 10-15 10-sided dice or your favorite online dice roller.
What I provide
This game uses custom maps and tokens on Owlbear Rodeo, a custom soundtrack on Spotify (give it a listen here! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7BnXNeJpfCshKI4wmkcteV?si=ldmDYXdGT-enMlGT0kjfBg), and a lot of between-game and during-game coordination through Discord. I love your creativity! Come full of ideas and we will "Yes and" them as often as we can! Though we're using the crunchy Old World of Darkness system, I am a Rule of Cool GM who will wave aside the rules if they're interfering with telling the story. Games will infrequently be tactical-combat and very often include character-driven role-playing.
Gameplay details
At your first regularly-scheduled session, we'll cover introductions and learn one another's Lines and Veils - content that may come up in a game that is rough territory for players for whatever reason. It is so important to me that you have an excellent, safe, and fun experience. If you spot anything on the list of triggers below that is difficult for you, feel free to reach out and discuss if it can be veiled (not discussed in depth) or otherwise adapted for your safety.
Content warnings
Safety tools used
• Breaks
• Lines and Veils
• Session 0
How will character creation work
This is a non-standard Old World of Darkness setting. Characters are far more mundane than in a standard OWoD setting: you will be hunted by the Alliance, there are no Traditions or Tribes to help your new Mage or Shifter survive, Mages' magic is more limited, and Paradox (reality hurting you for doing things that are clearly impossible, i.e. flying or turning into a Werecat) bites *everyone,* not just the Mages. You will have to be clever and restrained with your magic just to survive. If you are eager for a high-magic, high fantasy feel, I run other games that may suit you better! If you love Firefly, space westerns, or gritty, urban-sci-fi-fantasy type subtle magic, this is the game for you!
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
Low
Roleplay
High
Puzzles
Medium
Experience level
Intermediate
Platforms used
• Owlbear Rodeo
• Discord
• Theater of the Mind