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The Nexus Arena - Level 12
The Nexus threatens your universe. Win its deadly game or face annihilation. Compete for survival in a multiverse-spanning trial of gods.
About the adventure
Your world is just one of countless others. Beyond the familiar lies an infinite tapestry of worlds, dimensions, planes of existence, and everything in between. The multiverse is so vast that calling it "endless" barely scratches the surface. This boundless expanse offers infinite possibilities—and infinite dangers. But none can match the supreme threat: The Nexus. The Nexus is an entity that exists beyond existence, outside of time. With a mere thought, it can extinguish an entire universe. Its power is absolute, and with such power comes an eternal boredom. To alleviate this, The Nexus seeks a new form of entertainment—and that's where you come in. You have been summoned. Declining the invitation guarantees the annihilation of you and your entire reality. Failure means the same. But for those who dare to compete and triumph, the prize is beyond measure: the permanent safety of your universe. The challenges ahead are unknown, but the stakes are the highest they’ve ever been. Are you ready to face the ultimate test? Your trial begins now. This is a level 12 one-shot designed for players who like challenging combat. The session will be very combat focused with a touch of role-playing.
Game themes
$10.00
/ Session
Details
Once / Friday – 9:00 AM UTC
Sep 13
Session Duration / 4.5–5 hours
5 / 5 Seats Filled
GAME MASTER
Scottish Sensei
he/him
5.0
(47)
Schedule
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
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Meet the Game Master
5.0
(47)
1 year on StartPlaying
61 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Inclusive, Teacher
About me
👋 Hey there! I'm a DM/GM who absolutely loves running games. With five years of ttrpg experience under my belt, including three years as a GM, I bring a ton of enthusiasm and know-how to every session. I'm originally from Scotland, but I've been living in Japan for almost a decade now, working as an English teacher (sensei). My Japanese isn't perfect, but I get by just fine. I often play online games with fellow expats and run games in Tokyo. Because of the time zone difference, I might take a bit longer to respond, but I always try to reply as quickly as possible via SP or my Discord page. For me, clear communication is key. I think most issues in D&D can be sorted out by talking things through, so I always offer a short, optional review session after each game. Before we dive into a one-shot, adventure, or campaign, I make sure to explain how everything will run to keep things smooth and fun for everyone. I look forward to rolling some dice with you!
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Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Inclusive
Teacher
BurnItAllDown
Played 41 sessions
Scottish Sensei is a DM who guides players but respects their choices and rewards creativity. His manner allows everyone the chance to create character bonds in no time leading to epic and dramatic outcomes. His worlds and NPCs are vivid and memorable. No one shot is the same. Each session is a carefully prepared journey into ordered chaos. You cannot go wrong with him; high stakes, comedy and nerve-racking tension. Follow him out the door and down the road to adventure. You won’t be disappointed!
Ronnor
Played 33 sessions
Playing with Scottish Sensei as our DM has been an unforgettable experience. His mastery of the rules, combined with a strong sense of the "Rule of Cool," makes each session exciting and unpredictable. The world he’s crafted is immersive and detailed, and he effortlessly integrates player backstories into the narrative, making everyone feel essential to the story. Beyond his storytelling skills, Scottish Sensei’s friendly and approachable demeanor creates a positive, collaborative atmosphere at the table. Highly recommended as a nat 20 DM.
Robin BLZ
Played 24 sessions
Played a few homebrew oneshots and now in a campaign with the Sensei and enjoyed them all. I have seen a good variety of encounters making for interesting combat - also good opportunities for roleplay and he makes an effort to engage all players to give them spotlight time. He gives good descriptions but backs them up with images to bring key things to life. He uses owlbear rodeo in combo with dndbeyond which is really simple and works well. Seen a few beginners play and he works well with them.
Kaiborous
Played 22 sessions
Scottish Sensei is first and foremost very welcoming and inclusive. He has a great intro session at game 0 to set up group expectations and rules and getting to know one another. He’s very knowledgeable regarding game rules and is also patient with people who are new or who haven’t played in a while. He incorporates excellent visuals in his very rich storytelling and his ability to change his pitch, tone, and cadence make his NPCs vibrant. 10/10 would game with again.
NoPulse
Played 14 sessions
I really enjoyed the flow of the game. He is an articulate, patient, and inclusive DM. I recommend!
Elcrest
Played 6 sessions
Scottish Sensei is a great dm, I have played in a couple of sessions, and I have had a blast playing, he has been very patient with me as a new player, and I am very thankful to be at his table.
Character creation
Creating your character
D&D Beyond will be used for character creation. After you sign up for the game session I will send you a link for my discord server. It will include more information and the D&D Beyond campaign link. Content: All published content is allowed. 2024 rules are in effect. (No 3rd party or homebrew content) Race/Species: Any. (2024 versions) Class: All classes allowed, including multiclassing. (2024 versions) Stats: Standard Array or Point Buy Starting Level: Level 12 Health Point Type: Fixed. (No rolling for health). Equipment and Items: You will all have the starting gear for your characters. In addition, please choose one magic item of very rare classification or lower and one magic item of uncommon or lower to add to your PC. Potions and scrolls are also considered magic items and are therefore included as a potential choice. All characters have 2000 gold pieces. Feel free to spend this on consumable spell components, mounts or other equipment your PC may have on them after adventuring for such a long time. All spell components that have a cost but are not consumed upon casting are considered to already be in your possession. (Homebrew magic items are prohibited).
What to expect
Preparing for the session
🎤 A working microphone and internet connection 🎧 A Discord account (free) 🗒️ D&D Beyond account (free) 🦉 Owlbear Rodeo 2.0 (no account required) Simply open the link on your browser. 💻 Cameras are optional
What Scottish Sensei brings to the table
D&D Beyond purchased content. Organized Discord server. Owlbear Rodeo 2.0 subscription account with custom maps. Custom tokens available for all players.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Headphones
Internet
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Scottish Sensei creates a safe table
We will go over all safety tools at the start of the session before play begins in order to ensure a safe and comfortable gaming environment for all.
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