Play by Post (PbP): BG: DESCENT INTO AVERNUS| Currently Level 5
Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign
About the adventure
🌟 Descend into the Depths of Darkness in "Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus" 🌟 Plunge into the heart of infernal machinations! Perfect for both seasoned adventurers and newcomers, this adventure promises a captivating journey through the treacherous realms of the Nine Hells. 🛡️ Brave Heroes Needed: The holy city of Elturel has vanished, swallowed by the abyss of Avernus. As valiant heroes, you must venture into this infernal plane to rescue Elturel and prevent Baldur's Gate from meeting the same fate. Your mission: confront the fiendish forces and thwart their sinister plans. 🔥 Face the Fiendish Forces: Navigate through the perilous landscapes of Avernus, where danger lurks at every corner. Engage in epic battles against the forces of evil, unearth dark secrets, and challenge the malevolent powers that threaten to consume all. Your courage and cunning will determine the fate of the realms. 🏞️ Explore a Dynamic Hellscape: From the hellish wastelands of Avernus to the besieged streets of Baldur's Gate, every step of your journey offers opportunities for discovery and heroism. Forge alliances with enigmatic characters, solve infernal mysteries, and immerse yourself in the rich lore of the Nine Hells. 🕰️ 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.
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.
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.
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
(154)
2 years on StartPlaying
1923 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Teacher, Storytelling
Average response time: 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
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
• Violence
• Fire
• Scars
• Death
• Kidnapping
• Nightmares about Traumatic Events
• Lifechanging Injury
• Devils / Demons / Fiends
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
• Owlbear Rodeo
$30.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Weekly / Saturday - 4:00 PM UTC
Apr 12 / Session 35
3-168 Hour Duration
5 / 7 Seats Filled
Schedule
Requirements
Experience required: Beginner
Age: 18+