Temple of the Damned
An archfiend has crafted a demiplane where a brutal reality show for fiends is taking place, with abducted mundane lives in real danger!
$15.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Tuesday - 3:00 AM UTC
Session Duration / 2–3 hours
3 / 6 Seats Filled
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Meet your party members
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About the adventure
A group of adventurers, while completing some basic quests, are suddenly abducted and dropped into a dungeon, but not quite. In reality, they have been planeshifted to a demiplane within Hell. A dungeon, known as The Temple of the Damned, where adventurers must fight to stay alive. This is all overseen by The Herald, an archfiend's right hand, who acts as "Host" of a game show. The Temple is not like other dungeons, it constantly changes and adapts to create challenges for its "competitors", who are there against their will. The Temple has an unknown number of floors, each with their own themes, challenges, and rewards. Each floor is rife with treasure, riddles, puzzles, and tests of attributes, as well as monsters.
Game style
Combat Heavy
Dungeon Crawl
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Tactical / Crunchy
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
4.9
(23)
1 year on StartPlaying
334 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Teacher, Rule of Cool
Average response time: 2 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
I am a longtime TTRPG GM that loves D&D & GURPS, with a large library of books, art assets, and time to share with my players, it is my favorite thing to do. I am a huge fan of roleplay and often modify mechanics to benefit storytelling & session fluidity. I use Foundry VTT, which is free to my players, and includes vast customization options for every campaign & every participant. Please take a look at this Google Sheet for all of my GURPS games: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1OIi-Yp_5L2k4LvJ_L-YxgZ_YF7QIsZr4h0PIoit8fKM/edit?usp=sharing
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Creating your character
Character Creation will take place individually, with each respective player and the GM. Once both parties agree, the characters will be introduced to each other in a Session 0; during which, the players & GM ensure everyone has a solid understanding of the party members' abilities and proficiencies. Characters will be 1st Level, and character discussion will occur, both during initial creation with the GM and later during/after Session 0.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Bring a solid character idea, and maybe character art, with a token. You'll need to have Discord to communicate.
What John brings to the table
Foundry VTT, which is free to players and custom art assets & maps, some powered by AI. Ambient music will be used to set the tone and mood of a location or scene. With a heavier roleplaying, both Combat & Puzzles will be required to solve the main storyline. Roleplaying a dungeon dive can be limiting, but its a good exercise to play high/low intelligence, natural or lack of curiosity, resilience, and courage, or lack there of.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Internet
Platforms used
Safety
How John creates a safe table
The GM and players will have a Session 0 where they discuss content they don't want to see, and how to go forward so everyone is happy. Players can also discuss breaks, as needed, for longer sessions.
Content warnings
Safety tools used