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Curse of Strahd | Learn to Play

Curse of Strahd | Learn to Play

Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign

About the adventure

Under raging storm clouds, the vampire Count Strahd von Zarovich stands silhouetted against the ancient walls of Castle Ravenloft. Rumbling thunder pounds the castle spires. The wind’s howling increases as he turns his gaze down toward the village of Barovia. Strahd is having guests for dinner; and you're invited.

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LGBTQ+
Neurodivergent

1 year on StartPlaying

169 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Knows the Rules, Teacher

Game Master Reviews (39)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Creativity

Knows the Rules

Teacher

Riley avatar

Riley

Played 7 sessions

Had a great time on my campaign! I'm sure anyone else would too

iri avatar

iri

Played 6 sessions

Mike is SO MUCH FUN. I'm only on session 2 of Wild Beyond the Witchlight and it's been a blast. He is relaxed while also providing engaging and fun encounters. He's a good teacher for the new players also, especially since we're using 2024 rules.

Jordan avatar

Jordan

Played 9 sessions

Did one session so far but had a really enjoyable time. Mike found a good balance of keeping the story moving forward and letting the players be creative (like my character being introduced by being chased by the first combat encounter) I’m looking forward to the next session. Thanks Mike

Dumbledalf avatar

Dumbledalf

Played 5 sessions

Stellar DM who runs a buttery smooth game with lots of exciting player moments!

Floyd avatar

Floyd

Played 21 sessions

Has a great way of getting players invested and keeping the whole party engaged.

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Joseph

Played 1 sessions

The DM was well versed in DND and made everyone feel included in the game. That being said, would have liked a higher level one-shot. Playing first level characters, although fun, felt a bit restricted and basic. The DM is great with new and experienced players alike, but a level 3-5 adventure would have been much more fun, for all classes to be able to use subclass features. I had fun though. It was a good game session, and worth the time and money spent on an otherwise rainy evening.

Additional details

How to prepare

To play, players will require a working microphone (headphones preferred but not required), a Discord account (free), a DnDBeyond.com account (also free), and the AboveVTT browser extension (DM Mike can provide links if needed).

What I provide

DM Mike brings The Curse of Strahd adventure, tokens, maps, and curated music.

Gameplay details

DM Mike will briefly discuss the use of safety tools prior to the first session and will again touch on them at the beginning of each subsequent session.

Content warnings

• Violence

• Language/Cursing

• Body Horror

• Character Death

• Gore

Safety tools used

Breaks

Open Door

How will character creation work

Create a level 1 character with standard equipment for your class and background.

Players can expect

Combat / Tactics

Medium

Roleplay

High

Puzzles

Medium

Experience level

Open to all

Platforms used

Above VTT

Discord

D&D Beyond

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5 SEATS LEFT
$10.00

/ Session

Each player will be charged when a session starts.

Details

Weekly / Monday - 2:00 PM UTC

3-4 Hour Duration

1 / 6 Seats Filled

Schedule

Requirements

Experience required: Open to all

Age: All Ages

This game will begin once 4 players have joined