Waterdeep - Dragon Heist - Level 1 to 5 - Everyone Welcome!
Enter Waterdeep, city of splendors, where danger and gold await. Join Dragon Heist and hunt for hidden treasure in the heart of the Realms.
$20.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Monday - 5:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
4 / 5 Seats Filled
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Meet your party members
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About the adventure
Seeking Adventurers Step into the bustling streets of Waterdeep, the City of Splendors, where intrigue, danger, and treasure await at every corner. Join our Waterdeep: Dragon Heist campaign and embark on a thrilling quest to uncover a hidden cache of gold in the heart of the most iconic city in the Forgotten Realms. What to Expect: Immersive Storytelling: Navigate through a vibrant urban landscape, filled with fascinating NPCs, rich lore, and engaging plot twists. Dynamic Gameplay: Participate in heists, unravel mysteries, form alliances with powerful factions, and make decisions that shape the city’s fate. Collaborative Fun: Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to D&D, everyone is welcome. Team up with fellow adventurers for an unforgettable experience. Ready to Heist the Dragons?
Game style
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Theater of the Mind
Roleplay Heavy
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
4.9
(58)
1 year on StartPlaying
188 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Rule of Cool, Teacher
About me
Hi, I’m Chris — and I have a serious addiction to D&D. Since I first started playing around 2010, I’ve never looked back. I began GM-ing in 2017, and it quickly became my passion. With my friends, I helped grow our group to about 10 players, rotating GMs every week. One of my favorite traditions was hosting an annual awards evening where all the GMs ran mini-adventures — a night full of fun, surprises, and great memories. Originally from the UK, I married a South African and now run immersive D&D Weekends out in the wilds of South Africa. Check out what it’s all about at https://waterberg-dnd.co.za. I’m all about the rule of cool over strict rules, crafting epic, player-driven stories that really bring the adventure to life. My greatest strength? Off-the-cuff improvisation — but don’t worry, my worlds are rich in detail with pages of notes for every session. I can’t wait to share some unforgettable adventures with you!
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Creating your character
After signing up to the game you will have access to the D&D Beyond Campaign and Discord Server link to join and create your characters. We are currently level 3 characters, using either standard array or point buy. Only official content without discussing first!
We have already played several games, really fun group making progress, but looking for more players as not all players available every week.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Join the D&D Beyond Campaign, Roll20 game & Discord Server, create your character and make sure you're internet and mic is working!
What Chris brings to the table
We'll be playing using maps from the adventure (using Roll20). My DM style is very rule of cool and encourage discussion if you disagree with a ruling. I do limited voices (best of my ability) and am very good with ad-libbing content, so encourage creativity!
Homebrew rules
My playstyle leans toward Rules as Fun—I value creating an engaging experience over strict rule adherence. I’m always open to bending the rules if it makes the game more enjoyable. That said, here are a few common homebrew rules I use: - Drinking a potion is a bonus action. Giving one to another player takes a full action. - Area of effect attacks may deal double damage on a Nat 20 or none on a Nat 1. I use this more for cinematic or low-stakes moments—for example, doubling 8 damage on a Nat 1, but not 60. - Failed death saves carry over during combat (we’ll chat about this before it comes up). - When unsure if something should work, I’ll often roll odds/evens to decide. - I try to avoid players feeling useless on their turn. For example, if you save against a stun at the end of your turn, I may still let you act. Same with death saves.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Internet
Microphone
Mobile Phone
Platforms used
Safety
How Chris creates a safe table
My play style is very lighthearted and fun without any serious or upsetting themes (though I have tried to be thorough listing topic's that might appear in the game). I'll also be available and very receptive before, during and after game play incase there is any content or themes you'd like to discuss.
Content warnings
Safety tools used