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⚙️ Oracle of War ⚙️ PbP Duet (Level X - 20)

⚙️ Oracle of War ⚙️ PbP Duet (Level X - 20)

Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign

About the adventure

Embark on an epic journey across the war-torn landscape of Eberron in the Oracle of War campaign! From the treacherous Mournland to the towering spires of Sharn, you'll uncover ancient secrets and battle fearsome foes. Navigate political intrigue in Wroat's Royal Court, face off against the mysterious Lord of Blades and his warforged army, and delve deep into haunted daelkyr sanctuaries. ⚙️ Your adventures will take you from the frontier town of Salvation to the sacred halls of Flamekeep, from dinosaur-riding bonecasters in the Talenta Plains to the hidden depths beneath Metrol. Confront the machinations of the Order of the Emerald Claw, unravel the enigmas of the Draconic Prophecy, and race against time to prevent catastrophe from engulfing the Five Nations. This is a level 1-20 game adapted from D&D Adventurers League, Oracle of War. It gives players a chance to explore Eberron, which is a world of magicpunk and fantasy noire that is a departure from the typical faerun setting. It is quite modular so players can jump into the story at any point they wish, from tiers 1-4. ⏱ Pacing: 1 long DM post each day in the evenings (UK time), and a shorter out-of-character message in the morning to reply to any @ pings. Additional replies/posts are subject to my availability throughout the day. Artwork: Fallen Titan by James RPG, used with permission

5.0

(44)

1 year on StartPlaying

584 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Knows the Rules, Storytelling

Average response time: 4 hours

Response rate: 100%

Game Master Reviews (44)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Creativity

Knows the Rules

Storytelling

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James/Fallen

New review

Played 8 sessions

Great DM, storyteller, and writer; had never done PbP before playing with Dave, glad it was with him because it's been a blast.

Lassimst avatar

Lassimst

Played 1 sessions

Cool and easy. I had fun!

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BarefootYeti

Played 13 sessions

David is an awesome DM!

Helene avatar

Helene

Played 38 sessions

I've been running a couple of Play-by-Post (PbP) games with David for a few months now and diving into the Big Bad Battles (BBBs) whenever I can—and let me tell you, I'm hooked! David is an amazing storyteller and a mastermind at crafting mechanics that go way beyond the usual "bash the door down" gameplay. His PbPs are consistent, super engaging, and occasionally just challenging enough to keep you on your toes (I've come dangerously close to getting offed a couple of times—no joke!). If you're looking for a fantastic DM and an awesome group to roll dice with, stop searching. You've found the best! 🎲✨

Moss avatar

Moss

Played 47 sessions

Well, what can I say about playing with David other than he is hands down my favorite PbP DM and I am a fussy pants. I have never come across a DM who is so willing to get to know my beloved characters I've been playing at tables now in group settings for years and do so in a more intimate way expanding and fleshing out their backstories going back to their younger days that I simply didn't think any DM would have the patience for with someone like me. What sort of player am I? A veteran player who suffers from, well, Main Character Energy Syndrome and who is itching for some special one-on-one attention. He really has taken the time to give me things that make me light up, giggle, and gasp as I play cat-and-mouse with my closeted evil chaotic teifling Devil-of-a-gal Bard in an evil campaign doing things I would not DARE do in the group game with any other DM that I've had her in for well over a year now. And then in another game, I get such rich beautiful Underdark story and the encounters that have convinced my hands-off Druid to truly care about learning about the Underdark's nature and how it ties in with the surface and piece together a mystery spun together all the while piecing together her backstory in a way that both the dice rolls support randomly and that he spins together like a masterful storyteller that he is. He has a knack for surprising me in ways that I think about days after they have happened -- thought provoking ideas. And to top that all off, David is simply a great all-around person who is easy to talk to and get to know and he expresses care for his players as people, which is the most important thing of all. If you have been hesitating at all to give PbP a try, do give David a try. I have a feeling I'll be playing with him for many years to come.

jheiman avatar

jheiman

Played 16 sessions

I am enjoying my first campaign with David. We just started. David is extremely responsive and is really good about bringing the story alive.

Additional details

How to prepare

Preparation Guide: Essentials: 🎤 Join us on Discord with a free account. Using Roll20 For your character sheet: ♟ Sign up for a free account on the Roll20 website to partake in the game. 🌟 Bonus: Download the Roll20 app for on-the-go access to your sheet and dice rolling. Using DnD Beyond For your character sheet: ♟ Sign up for a free account on the DnD Beyond website to partake in the game. 🤖 Familiarize yourself with the Avrae bot used for dice rolls, and how to link your character to the bot.

What I provide

🎲 Years of experience running DnD adventures. ⭐ An expertise running 1:1 games. 📚 Access to my extensive compendiums on Roll20 and DnD Beyond, featuring a vast collection of official books. Plus, open to procuring additional content upon request.

Gameplay details

I will be using the RPG Consent Checklist as a safety tool, which players should fill out beforehand and send to me on discord. I also will talk to you 1:1 before we start about expectations, logistics and any safety concerns not covered by the checklist. Players can pause billing at any point if they want to take a break from the game, for any reason, and their seat will be waiting for them when they are ready to play again.

Content warnings

• Violence

• Gore

Safety tools used

Breaks

Monte Cook RPG Consent Checklist

Session 0

How will character creation work

Characters should be created on either roll20, or on dnd beyond with the beyond 20 extension/avrae in use to roll in the virtual tabletop or in discord. Starting Level will depend which tier of play the player wants to jump in with. You will get a free feat from your background, point buy or rolling for stats as your preference. All official content is permitted. A pet/companion is recomended. I am open to any discussions involving 3rd party content.

Players can expect

Combat / Tactics

Medium

Roleplay

High

Puzzles

Low

Experience level

Open to all

Platforms used

Text/Play by Post

Discord

D&D Beyond

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Each player will be charged when a session starts.

Details

Weekly / Tuesday - 3:00 AM UTC

Mar 18 / Session 24

3-3 Hour duration

1 / 2 Seats filled

Schedule

Tue, Mar 18 | 3:00 AM - Session 24

Tue, Mar 25 | 3:00 AM - Session 25

Tue, Apr 01 | 3:00 AM - Session 26

Tue, Apr 08 | 3:00 AM - Session 27

Tue, Apr 15 | 3:00 AM - Session 28

Tue, Apr 22 | 3:00 AM - Session 29

Tue, Apr 29 | 3:00 AM - Session 30

Tue, May 06 | 3:00 AM - Session 31

Tue, May 13 | 3:00 AM - Session 32

Requirements

Experience required: Open to all

Age: All Ages