Curse of Strahd (Trouble, Terror & Trauma Awaits!) Level 7
Barovia was once a beautiful settled land but everything changed when the Strahd took power. The Valley was engulfed by mist the light to never return
About the adventure
Curse of Strahd is the infamous gothic horror campaign perfect for anyone with some experience in Dungeons & Dragons. I do not recommend this campaign for beginners as the world being ruthless and unforgiving is very much the nature of this genre. There will be creepy music, There will be traps, and someone is going to die >:)
Meet the Game Master
About me
Heyoo! I'm Stephen (he/him pronounced Steven, but spelled with a PH (I don't get it either!) I’m a Professional Dungeon Master with experience guiding hundreds of players, ranging from brand-new adventurers to seasoned veterans who’ve been rolling dice long before they went digital! I hope to take you through unforgettable campaigns, spine-chilling dungeon crawls, and wildly hilarious, rule-bending one-shots! I’ve been playing Dungeons & Dragons since my senior year of high school in 2015, when members of the disbanded D&D club joined the Yugioh club I was running I had turned my club into a Table Top games club and became the Dungeon Master for those players! Since then, I have watched and learn about many other DMs and their styles from Brennan Lee Mulligan, Matt Mercer, Aabria Iyengar, Chris Perkins, and Jeremy Crawford. Combining their styles with how I like to run campaigns as led me to a genuine love for storytelling, world building, and collaborative game play. Putting Player Agency first and utmost in the drivers seat!
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Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Storytelling
Voices
Stephen's an excellent, patient DM who encourages players to think up their backstories and makes your character a tangible part of the world. The time and effort he puts into these games show through in every session, and I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a fun campaign with lots of room for personalization.
I was very nervous going into my first session. I'm not really used to playing with people outside of my in-person friend group. But Stephen was enthusiastic and welcoming and funny. He dove right into helping me with my backstory. Our session 0 was fun and informative and really helped me feel more comfortable playing with a group I didn't know. He's incredible with setting the tone and really making this an immersive experience. And he encourages us to take the time for roleplay moments with each other. He really makes and effort to make sure everyone feels included. And even just in the few sessions we've had so far, he's incredible at guiding us without railroading us. And his excitement and enthusiasm about each of our characters is infectious. I cannot possibly recommend him enough. Playing in this game is an incredible experience so far.
I've had a blast with Stephen! None in my group knew each other, and some of us were new to D&D; Stephen was not only patient with explantions, but he also encouraged us to think outside the box and have when doing it. He's in favor of homebrew and has done an awesome job integrating the little bits of backstory our baby adventurers have. Not only has combat been well-balanced, Stephen provides for opportunities to have roleplaying included as well, which has been nice for a bunch of people getting to know each other. I'm looking forward to continuing to play with such a great DM!
Stephen is an incredible DM who I have seen take the backstories of the player characters and build them into the campaign he is running very well. Happy to help players with any questions they have in-game or give guidance on things like character backstory elements. If you are looking for a DM that can incorporate the PCs very well into the campaign, is happy to help his players and looking for a good time, this is one I would recommend.
Character creation
Creating your character
Character creation and party composition building will take place in session 0. As we build our characters I will happily inform the players of the conditions of the environment so you can make the best character to fit and handle the scenarios they will be placed in! We will be using Point Buy or Standard Array
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Players should prepare by joining the discord server and the Dndbeyond campaign link that will be provided upon your approval of joining the DnD Campaign!
What Stephen Burton brings to the table
I bring Foundry VTT, A Plethora of DnD Books from Dndbeyond, My own homebrew systems to better improves tools, professions, martials, and crafting magical items!
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Headphones
Internet
Microphone
Mobile Phone
Platforms used
Safety
How Stephen Burton creates a safe table
The story is filled with mystery. Trying to attack something because you feel it is evil right away or because "it's what my character will do" will get you killed. Most enemies you need to learn about either through conversation, studying at a library, or talking around to other NPCs for rumors and information. Combats are meant to test if you properly set yourself up to succeed. What happens outside of combat matters just as much if not more then what happens in combat.