Tomb of Annihilation -Level 3- (PlayByPost) **IN PROGRESS **
Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign
About the adventure
YOU HEED THE CALL: An old friend is in need. Although you've never worked with this particular crew before, you trust the now retired adventurer, turned merchant. You met her long ago, during your early days of adventure seeking. She has now called upon you - because - she is dying, AGAIN! She needs your help, and you owe her one. LEVEL (3) START: Your PCs will have had considerable experience in the past, so you can build rich backstories about your exploits. While not famous yet, you are growing in renown. Unfortunately, your friend has moved very far away, so the realm you are visiting is totally new to you - and it will take quite a bit of travel to get there. You will develop a short story to explain how you know the former adventurer, and what she did for you. She was, in her day, a very powerful human mage. Did she save your life? Teach you things? Advice? Sponsorship? It's up to you, and you can have fun with it. ********************************* TORN UNIVERSE: A sandbox homebrew medieval fantasy D&D5e campaign setting, but altered from the norm, just enough to keep things very interesting, and adaptable. Expect the unexpected! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SUMMARY Veteran GM: 40+ years Level (3) Three PCs Number of Players: Five (5) preferred Age: Adult 18+ only Frequency: Average is 3-5x per day Date/Time: All day, asynchronous GM: Eastern/Florida/USA [GMT -5] Play-by-Post: through each day. Setting: D&D 5e Homebrew (a new medieval fantasy realm) ========================= ASYNCHRONOUS (PBP): Play ANY TIME, ANY WHERE... spread out through the day [GMs time zone], via a collection of DISCORD groups, DnDBeyond characters, and map tools like OwlBear, Roll20, Canva, DnD Maps... That's right, we play-by-post sending messages back and forth via DISCORD. Feel free to share Text, recorded audio, even your face if you want (just be clothed, please). There will be a GROUP game chat (where we role-play), but also private channels to talk to the GM behind the scenes, or chat with other players on the same server. EXPECTATION: At least 3 significant (verbose) contributions a day, and preferably closer to 5 per day [8a - 5p Eastern USA time zone]. Everyone should have time, either during coffee beaks, meal breaks, bathroom breaks, and as often as you can fit it in. It's VERY important you check in OFTEN!!!
Game style
Theater of the Mind
“Theater of the Mind” uses little to no visuals for scene settings and combat. Instead, the narrative imagery comes from the Game Master’s descriptions and character action and movement comes from Players’ descriptions.
Yes: YOU CAN USE PHB 2024 RULES / UPDATES IN THIS GAME! *** GAME HAS STARTED *** The game kicked off on 3/6/2025. If you are interested in joining, then please do. We have room for one or two more, and can find a way to "insert" your PC into the game. Your EXP and LEVEL will be upgraded to match that of the rest of the party. ----------------------- REFER A FRIEND DISCOUNT Earn 10% off every game, when you INVITE A FRIEND and they mention that you've done so - when the sign up on SPG. THEY GET 10% OFF AS WELL, on the game they joined - resulting from your referral. So they and you both get 10% off. STACKABLE - so if you do it again and again, you can earn up to a max of 50% off all your games, be referring 5 friends. ---------------------------- RULE OF COOL VS RAW. Many players call my games RAW, but not necessarily because they are "Rules as Written", more so because my games are "Realistic and Witty". I'm a Realist. Artificers can't manufacture Eldritch Cannons without supplies, out of thin air. Poisoner's even with a kit, don't have unlimited resources. You can't carry 100 bottles of wine in your backpack. Digging a potion out of the bottom of your backpack in the middle of a fight, is going to take time. Let's be real. I'm all in favor of Rule of Cool, when it is at least possible. It need not be probable, but it has to be marginally possible. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ CUSTOM EDITION: D&D 2024-based mechanics (while PC species / class / spells / backgrounds /feats / etc, can be from 2014 and 2024, or a mix). That means 90% of the game is CORE CONTENT, but it's also 10% homebrew (regarding some rules that just aren't clear, or subject to debate, in which case I take from other editions or customize the rule a bit). So, that makes this a "custom" edition, and I want everyone to be aware and be OK with that fact.
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Highly rated for: Storytelling, Creativity, Knows the Rules
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Response rate: 100%
Additional details
How to prepare
You should probably own the Players Handbook or the SRD, but not required. ANY EXPERIENCE LEVEL IS ACCEPTABLE: The GM will build your character for you, if you are unsure how to do it, or are confused by the instructions here-in, about picking equipment, potions, etc.. GM will work with you to get a character based on your preferences. STYLE: No camera or mics, this is Play-by-Post, Asynchronous. Looking for 3x to 5x posts per player each day, spread out through the day. GM time zone is Eastern USA, and primary game time is 8am to 5pm. (Nights & weekends optional)
What I provide
THIS GAME IS PLAY-BY-POST 40+ year veteran GM Bringing maps, visuals, images Powerful Theatre of the Mind CASUAL CAMPAIGN (Not tournament, Not timed, Not Adventures League), but you do need to be AVAILALBLE during the gaming part of the day, and often enough to participate. EXPECTATION: At least 3 significant (verbose) contributions a day, and preferably closer to 5 per day [8a - 5p Eastern USA time zone]. Everyone should have time, either during coffee beaks, meal breaks, bathroom breaks, and as often as you can fit it in. It's VERY important you check in OFTEN!!!
Gameplay details
THIS GAME IS PLAY-BY-POST SESSION 0 / DEBREIFING: Session 0 merely represents the dialogue that will be exchanged early on (usually before you start paying) to make sure you understand how it's played, what you are expected to bring to the virtual table, character creation, homerules, timeliness, SAFETY, and cordial play. LINES and VEILS: During the Session 0, and while Debriefing at various intervals (between chapters), you can discuss with the GM any topics, scenes, or scenarios that are particularly disturbing, and possible accommodations. Some topics just need NEVER be present in a game, and others just "alluded" to, as we figuratively "fade-to-black", and we move on. X, N, O CARDS & BREAKS: Well I don't use a lot of in N, X, O card rules in play-by-post, seeing it more effective in live games. Still, if you throw up a row of X's, or a picture of an X card, we should all be aware of what that means. Stop! The topic is off limits. Breaks are built ib. If you feel safe, just PM your GM as needed.
Content warnings
• Violence
• Death
• Insects
• Spiders
• Snakes
• Hostages
• Alcoholism
• Animal Death
• Blood
• Cannibalism
• Cults
• Deep or Large Bodies of Water
• Devils / Demons / Fiends
• Execution
• Extreme Violence
• Fire
• Forced Blood Draining
• Freezing
• Illness
• Language/Cursing
• Lifechanging Injury
• Mass Death
• Medical Issues
• Mind alteration
• Murder
• Mutilation
• Mutilation of Corpses
• Nightmares about Traumatic Events
• Panic Attacks
• Paralyzation
• Pet Death
• Slavery
• Small Spaces (Claustrophobia)
• Suffocation
• Trauma
Safety tools used
• Breaks
• Debriefing
• Lines and Veils
• Session 0
• X, N, and O Cards
How will character creation work
THIS GAME IS PLAY-BY-POST Optional PreMade characters are available, or you can create one (Using GMs DnDBeyond campaign link, provided after you join) 3rd level PCs, built using DnDBeyond, using core races/classes unless you own a Master Tier DnDBeyond subscription and share your owned content with us. ******************** FOR THOSE EXPERIENCED AT CREATING THEIR OWN PC: GIVE YOURSELF 300 GP: Use that to purchase any equipment/gear you wish to have. GIVE YOURSELF a single +1 WEAPON, STAFF, WAND Etc. It can only be +1 and will not have any other "abilities" or "features" GIVE YOURSELF ANY ONE "COMMON" Magic item from DndBeyond. It can be WONDEROUS - but it must be "COMMON" No exceptions! https://www.dndbeyond.com/magic-items?filter-type=0&filter-search=&filter-rarity=1 GIVE YOURSELF a single healing potion GIVE YOURSELF either two more potions [common & uncommon] or two scrolls, your choice, from these options below. You can choose one of each [one potion and one scroll if you wish. ] POTION CHOICES: Any Common or Uncommon from this list. No RARE. No VERY RARE - No exceptions! https://listfist.com/list-of-dungeons-dragons-5e-potions SCROLL CHOICES: They must be within your class of magic [in your class list of spell choices], and only the spells at your available casting level. [if you're not a spell caster, you probably want to get potions. Not scrolls]
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
Medium
Roleplay
Medium
Puzzles
Medium
Experience level
Open to all
Platforms used
• Discord
• D&D Beyond
• D&D Beyond Maps
• Owlbear Rodeo
• Text/Play by Post
$15.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Weekly / Wednesday - 12:00 AM UTC
May 14 / Session 9
3-3.1 Hour Duration
4 / 6 Seats Filled
Schedule
Requirements
Experience required: Open to all
Age: 18+