Curse of Strahd: Expanded (Roleplay Focused)(🏳🌈 2024 rules))
Vampires, werewolves, creatures of the night. Some romanticize such beings, but few know their true faces or their stories. You are about to find out.
About the adventure
📺 Cinematic intros for scenes. 🧿 Story full of memorable moments and NPCs. 🦇 Gothic horror with Vampires and Werewolves. 🩸 Bloody Campaign. ⚠ Challenging Encounters. 🗺️ Music, ambiance, and special effects. 🎙️ Voiced and acted NPCs. 💎 Animated Scenes to Immerse yourself into. 📜 Sessions recorded locally so you can rewatch and keep them close to your heart. Do you want to play Curse of Strahd but want to make it count? After all, you can only experience it for the first time once, right? I understand the struggle; I've been a Dungeon Master for a long time, but I've been a player for even longer. I know how frustrating it can be to invest your love, effort, and time into creating a character, only for the campaign you joined to end abruptly or worse, not meet your expectations. Well, this is your chance. Come and play with me, an experienced, fair, and knowledgeable Dungeon Master. I put my heart into creating a vibrant world, teeming with characters, stories, and more. I won't hold your hand; the world I've crafted is alive, and the possibility of failure is a grim reality. But I won't abandon you either. Join me, and I guarantee fairness, fun, immersion, and an adventure that you'll fondly remember forever. Journey to Barovia with me and enjoy an amazing adventure. After all, you can only experience it for the first time once, right? So, let's make it count.
$20.00
/ Session
Details
Bi-weekly / Friday – 11:30 PM UTC
Aug 29 / Session 10
Session Duration / 3–3.5 hours
3 / 6 Seats Filled
GAME MASTER
Conrad
he/him
5.0
(26)
Schedule
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
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Meet the Game Master
5.0
(26)
2 years on StartPlaying
246 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Knows the Rules, Sets the Mood
Average response time: 24+ hours
Response rate: 50%
About me
I'm D.M Conrad, I've playing RPGs for so long, and at some point along the way, I wanted to create my own world. So thats what I did, I love what I created and love even more to see the players changing the world as they interact with it. There is a beauty in the uniqueness of every world that sets TTRPG apart from everything else. If you want a DM who is fair and likes Roleplay a lot, hit me up so we can play together.
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Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Knows the Rules
Sets the Mood
Michael
Played 68 sessions
Conrad brings in-depth character with his voice acting along with wonderful combat and knows when to bring the element of suspense and eagerness to character when left on cliff hangers whether it be the vibe of potential combat or the starting point of combat. If you were wanting fun, great laughs and wonderful memories to look back on even after the session... This DM is the man for you.
Kevan
Played 64 sessions
Absolutely phenomenal Dungeon Master! ★★★★★ I am participating in a Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition campaign led by Conrad, and the experience is exceptional. The storytelling is immersive, Conrad brought NPCs to life with distinct voices and personalities, making every interaction feel genuine. The atmosphere was welcoming and inclusive, fostering camaraderie among players. If you're looking for an unforgettable D&D experience, Conrad is the DM for you!
Cast
Played 57 sessions
He gave a fun vibe! And has me eagerly excited for the adventure ahead of me!
Torisle
Played 49 sessions
Excellent storyteller. Helpful to beginners. Encourages player engagement.
Daniel
Played 46 sessions
only got to play 1 day but he was good for a new player to start with
Cait
Played 40 sessions
I absolutely adore Conrad! He is a phenomenal DM who is knowledgeable, inclusive, and an amazing storyteller. His dedication to running games for his players is honestly unmatched, and if he ever runs a different campaign module, I would absolutely join another one of his campaigns in addition to the one I am still in. So glad I found his group after my last one fell apart.
Character creation
Creating your character
The characters will start at level 1. The session 0 is free, and we will consolidate the characters into the world. Standard Array 16. 14, 13, 12, 10, 8 or Point-buy All books are allowed, if you choose a background without a feat you can grab magic initiate, skilled or tough as a started feat. Homebrews are allowed but I need to check it first. There might be some bans on races that don't really fit the setting.
Every two weeks Friday
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Important: Create your character, make a token on heroforge.com and bring a artwork of your character. A webcam is advisable but not needed. A microphone is needed. Knowing the rules is not needed since I can explain them to you as they go, but knowing the basics is highly advisable. You should also bring the artwork of your character so we can know them better and set their portraits and tokens.
What Conrad brings to the table
I'm going to bring a Webcam so you guys can see my reactions and immerse yourselves in my narration. I'll also have a microphone. I'm knowledgeable about rules and the ruleset although I'm not infallible, so pointers and help will be appreciated. I'll bring artwork, settings, battle maps, FoundryVTT modules and extentions, and many other things so we can focus more on playing and having fun and less on calculations.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Headphones
Internet
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Conrad creates a safe table
16+ more Breaking the Ice In every RPG, whether played among friends or with strangers, it all begins with introductions. Session 0 kicks off with getting to know each other. House Rules and Modifications We will talk about some rules and modifications to add some flavor to the Campaign. Addressing Concerns We will address the concerns about the session and the campaign itself and open a discussion to see the boundaries of each individual and what they expect. Outlining the Campaign I'll provide an overview of the Campaign so you can create your character accordingly and tie him up to the story. Discussing Themes and Tone I'll explain the game theme and tone of the Campaign so everyone knows what to expect to happen. Collaboration and Input We will discuss ideas and inputs provided by the players so we can define what we can add to make the Campaign more suited to everyone. Unleashing Creativity We will create the characters. Balancing Mechanics and Roleplay We will define the balance between rules and roleplay and how to make it feel fair and fun. Tying Characters to the World We will connect the character to the story. Establishing Limits We will define boundaries so everyone can share what is a NO for them so we can possibly avoid it so everyone can feel safe. Handling Conflict and PvP We will discuss how we are going to handle conflict and PvP, not just mechanically but also mentally. Safety Tools and Consent We will define the safety tools that are going to be used to help everyone have a good time by having themselves heard and making their concerns clear so we work on them. Testing the platform and ourselves We will do a quick combat session to feel the characters, their strengths, and their limitations. And also, learn a bit about the rules and the platform we are going to use called: Fantasy Grounds. FAQs Q: Can I join this table without any prior experience? Yes, you can. I will help you by showing you the hopes on how to use the TTRPG platform, the rules, and everything else, so don't worry. Q: How long does a typical Session 0 last? The session will take from 1 to 3 hours. Q: Can I play an evil character in an RPG? On this one story, no. It is expected that the characters in this adventure are good-aligned since their motivations need to fight the evil lurking here. And also, being an evil character in this adventure can have catastrophic repercussions for the character. Q: Can I create a custom race or class for my character? We are going to be using all published books so far for the creation of the characters, and the rules for character creation will be discussed in depth in session 0. If you want to try something homebrew or from Unearthed Arcana you can ask me about it. Q: What happens if I can't attend Session 0? If you can't attend Session 0, it's essential to communicate with me beforehand. I'll arrange for you a meeting so I can explain you everything.
Content warnings
Safety tools used
Additional tables
4 available
Weekly / Thursday – 11:00 PM UTC
Aug 21 / Session 21
5 / 6 Seats Filled
Custom / Wednesday – 10:30 PM UTC
Aug 27 / Session 49
5 / 6 Seats Filled
Custom / Monday – 10:30 PM UTC
0 / 6 Seats Filled
Custom / Sunday – 6:00 PM UTC
0 / 6 Seats Filled
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