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HeroQuest: One of the best games EVER!

HeroQuest: One of the best games EVER!

HeroQuest | Campaign

About the adventure

HeroQuest is a classic adventure board game that invites players into a world of fantasy and peril. Designed for 2 to 7 players, this game is perfect for those who love dungeon crawling and a lighter role-playing experience. I will take on the role of the evil sorcerer Zargon, controlling the monsters and traps within the dungeon, while you'll play a brave hero: the Barbarian, the Dwarf, the Elf, the Wizard or one of many more. Together, you'll embark on quests filled with danger, treasure, and the thrill of the unknown. Set in a dark and mysterious world, HeroQuest’s theme revolves around epic battles against the forces of evil. The heroes must navigate through eerie dungeons, battling monsters, avoiding traps, and uncovering hidden treasures. Each quest is a unique adventure, with the game master revealing the dungeon piece by piece, creating a sense of suspense and excitement. The game’s rich narrative and immersive setting make every session a memorable experience. HeroQuest is all about collaborative storytelling and strategic combat. Players must work together, combining their unique abilities to overcome challenges and defeat powerful enemies. The game encourages teamwork and creative problem-solving, making it a great choice for both seasoned gamers and newcomers to the genre. Whether you’re casting spells, swinging swords, or disarming traps, every decision matters and can change the course of the adventure. In addition to the classic content, I’ve created a wealth of new original material to enhance your HeroQuest experience. This includes 3D rendered monsters that bring a new level of visual excitement to the game, new classes that offer fresh gameplay dynamics, and an easy-to-use interface that streamlines the gaming experience. These additions ensure that even long-time fans will find something new and exciting, while newcomers will appreciate the enhanced accessibility and depth. Gather your friends, choose your hero, and step into a world where bravery and cunning are your greatest allies. HeroQuest promises hours of thrilling gameplay and unforgettable moments.

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Less than a year on StartPlaying

13 games hosted

Highly rated for: Knows the Rules, Teacher, World Builder

Average response time: 2 hours

Response rate: 100%

Game Master Reviews (13)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Knows the Rules

Teacher

World Builder

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Maxx

Played 11 sessions

John keeps his sessions engaging, communicates very well with each player and has loads of experience in the RPG realm. It’s evident he puts a lot of work into each session. Highly recommended!

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Dave

Played 1 sessions

John is a lot of fun as a GM. He is very prepared and does great voices. And he is hilarious.

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Menace

John is one of those Dm's that really immerses you in a story, not just it being a good time you really feel like you have agency in the story. Hammer out those concepts. You won't regret it.

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Stigma

I've had to pleasure of playing Hero Quest with John every week for about 5 months now. I had never played the game and was brand new to the community. John was extremely helpful getting me set up and comfortable with the game mechanics. I found not only an extremely fun way to end my week but a new group of friends that I genuinely can't wait to talk with. My experience with John and Hero Quest has been phenomenal. It's a game to remember, every game. I would recommend anyone who happens to stumble across this review to join in. You will find yourself on here leaving a very similar review to mine. I look forward to all of our future games and I hope to meet you there as well. Happy questing to all adventurers and may the rolls be in your favor.

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Wydawg

Played 1 sessions

Played Aliens Rpg Tonight was amazing love to get to shoot aliens. I was just looking for a game tonight and THESMOKINGGM came through with music, maps, and overall cool. Helped to figure out tokens and took the time to explain the rules and figure it out on the fly. The entire party was onboard and made me feel welcome. Give it a try was a blast. Thanks for a Fun Friday Will be looking forward to playing again

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Ron B

John has always been a strong story-teller and DM/GM for role-playing games. From writing strong characters, twists, and outstanding improv performances for on-the-spot roleplaying, you will never fail to have an unforgettable time while playing his campaigns. He will take your game as seriously as you do.

Additional details

How to prepare

You will need a microphone, Discord to chat in and own Tabletop Simulator on Steam. The link for Tabletop Simulator: https://store.steampowered.com/app/286160/Tabletop_Simulator/

What I provide

I present a fully fleshed out and beautiful gameboard with animated game pieces, dice and over 100 quests to embark on. Once could play this episodic game weekly for years to come.

Gameplay details

We will chat at the game start, but basically just be cool and have fun dungeon-crawling for loot. If anyone has any issues, by all means bring it up to me directly for resolution. If there's any other questions you may have about this game, please feel free to message me anytime.

Content warnings

• Violence

Safety tools used

Breaks

How will character creation work

Characters are pre-made, but with all the extras to choose from, there are 22 different characters available. It only takes a few minutes to get started.

Players can expect

Combat / Tactics

High

Roleplay

Low

Puzzles

Medium

Experience level

Open to all

Platforms used

Tabletop Simulator

Discord

3 NEEDED TO START
$18.00

/ Session

Each player will be charged when a session starts.

Details

Weekly / Wednesday - 10:00 PM UTC

2-3 Hour Duration

1 / 6 Seats Filled

Requirements

Experience required: Open to all

Age: All Ages

This game will begin once 4 players have joined