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Corruption in the Sablewood | Daggerheart Playtest | Level 5 Oneshot

Corruption in the Sablewood | Daggerheart Playtest | Level 5 Oneshot

Daggerheart | One-Shot

About the adventure

Dive headfirst into the zany and spellbinding world of Critical Role's Daggerheart with the Corruption in the Sablewood Oneshot! The once vibrant Sablewood is dying, and parts of it are wilting away due to a mysterious corruption spreading from a dark source deep within the forest. The players are tasked by the Whitefire Arcanist to find and eliminate the source of the corruption. Players must embark on a journey through increasingly warped and dangerous territories, facing corrupted creatures, and solving environmental puzzles. Perfect for players who want a little bit more after playing the Sablewood Messanger's Playtest. As we will be playing level 5 characters! We'll be using Discord for voice and Demiplane for character sheets.

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Asian
Teacher/Educator
Game Designer

1 year on StartPlaying

113 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Knows the Rules, Teacher

Average response time: 6 hours

Response rate: 100%

Game Master Reviews (44)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Creativity

Knows the Rules

Teacher

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AJ Hebard

New review

Played 1 sessions

Skilled and inclusive! Rice was a skilled and professional DM that did a great job inviting every player to participate and help build the story. The vibe was relaxed and confident. I am a trans person who is almost always perceived as a woman but who is nonbinary and uses he/they pronouns. I was not misgendered and my gender and presentation did not come up at all, even when on camera. I was able to have a great time playing a fun game!

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Ben

New review

Played 1 sessions

Excellent GM experience! Friendly for new players, patient and inclusive of all. Had a blast in his Learn to Play session.

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Jacob

New review

Played 1 sessions

My first time playing with StartPlaying.games and I couldn't of asked for a better GM. Great communication and making me feel welcomed. He is so good at making a group of total strangers feel like an actual seasoned party. I had so much fun playing and will remember our game forever!

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Stephen

New review

Played 41 sessions

I've had the pleasure of playing with GM RiceKombo in both D&D 5e and Daggerheart, and I can honestly say each experience has been fantastic. Whether it’s classic dungeon delving or exploring the strange magic of Fanewick, they consistently bring creativity, flexibility, and a real passion for storytelling to the table.

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.picket

New review

Played 2 sessions

I had such a great time!

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Kelly

New review

Played 2 sessions

Just an absolute delight to learn Daggerheart under GM RiceKombo. He's been so knowledgeable about the mechanics throughout the beta, and I got to play at his table using the official rules for the first time. It was one of my favorite high-level one shots I've been able to experience. Biggest asset to his GM style is his ability to let the players tell the story, and he sets everyone up for success by giving all players their moment to shine. Highly recommend this GM to anyone no matter their skill level.

Additional details

How to prepare

Here's a quick rundown of what you'll need to do to get all set: Install Discord: Discord is where all our chats and shenanigans will happen. If you haven't got it yet, download it and sign up at discord.com. Demiplane: Demiplane will be where we do character creation for Daggerheart characters. Mic & Quiet Spot: Make sure you've got a decent mic and headphones. And try to find a quiet space to play in to distractions down and the focus on the session. Roll20: We're using Roll20 for our maps and tokens. Just head over to roll20.net and sign up for free! And that's about it! With these few steps, you'll be all set to dive into the adventure. Can't wait to see what kind of trouble we get into!

What I provide

Roll20 Plus for Visuals Discord for Communication Demiplane for Character Sheets

Gameplay details

To ensure everyone's comfort and safety during our game sessions, we employ several safety tools and practices. Here’s a breakdown of how we handle this: X, N, & O's: We use digital signals for our X (stop), N (pause or caution), and O (everything's okay) during the game. This can be through a private message to me or a signal in our group chat. It’s a discreet way to communicate comfort levels in real-time. Most Importantly I operate with an Open Door policy. I’m always open to feedback, whether about gameplay mechanics, narrative direction, or interpersonal dynamics. Let's keep the conversation open to ensure our game remains enjoyable and inclusive for all.

Content warnings

• Death

• Violence

Safety tools used

Open Door

X, N, and O Cards

How will character creation work

Before coming to the session please create your character at level 5 using Demiplane. After joining the Discord please ping me and share your character sheet with me.

Players can expect

Combat / Tactics

Medium

Roleplay

High

Puzzles

Low

Experience level

Intermediate

Platforms used

Discord

Roll20

1 SEAT LEFT
$15.00

/ Session

Each player will be charged when a session starts.

Details

Once / Saturday - 1:00 PM UTC

May 18

3-3.5 Hour Duration

4 / 5 Seats Filled

Schedule

Requirements

Experience required: Intermediate

Age: All Ages