Awakening in the 'Verse | RP-Heavy Mystery Adventure in Firefly
Mage the Ascension 20th Anniversary, Changeling: The Dreaming 20th Anniversary Edition | Campaign
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, the Technocratic power of the Alliance begins to weaken. Supernaturals awaken into a 'Verse that's forgotten even the stories of them and means to kill 'em real dead. Thrown together by circumstance and pursued by the gorram Alliance, this mixed party of Mages, Werewolves, Fera, and Changelings struggle to find their place and re-discover their heritage. The question now before them: do they re-ignite the Browncoat Rebellion and try to break the conformist power of the Alliance, or do they simply find their own quiet corner of the 'Verse and create what beauty they can? ***** This game is set in the Firefly universe. It is also set in the Old World of Darkness universe, advanced 500 years. If you love Firefly, space westerns, or gritty, urban-sci-fi-fantasy type subtle magic, this is the game for you! (Listing includes original, non-AI art by Yuvraj Deovanshi. You can find their work here: https://pixabay.com/users/anytime_illustration-42665380/. Please support real artists.)
Game style
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.
This game is in its finale, so this is not a good time to join unless you're very familiar with both Old World of Darkness rules and the Firefly setting. If so, hop right in!
5.0
(39)
1 year on StartPlaying
236 games hosted
Highly rated for: Inclusive, Teacher, Creativity
Average response time: 7 hours
Response rate: 100%
Additional details
How to prepare
Before session, have a webcam and mic, and 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! It also helps us all become friends. You'll also want to bring 15-ish 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 use a range of character voices and often include costuming, character or setting visuals, and background mood music (which can be muted). 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.
Gameplay details
An average session tends to feature time for roleplay among the party, some kind of threat or situation the party needs to deal with (which may or may not include combat), and investigating secrets of the 'Verse through interactions with the rich and co-created setting. 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
• Stars and Wishes
How will character creation work
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. (For those more experienced with Old World of Darkness 20th Anniverary Edition, the PC options include: - Tradition(less) Mages, Technomages, or Marauders - Garou, Coraxes, Bastet, or Mokole - Changelings)
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
Low
Roleplay
High
Puzzles
Medium
Experience level
Beginner
Platforms used
• Owlbear Rodeo
• Discord
$28.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Weekly / Wednesday - 2:30 AM UTC
Apr 30 / Session 39
3 Hour Duration
4 / 5 Seats Filled
Schedule
Requirements
Experience required: Beginner
Age: 18+