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Lvl 4-12 Campaign | Treasures of the Crazy Seawitch Pirate Queen

Lvl 4-12 Campaign | Treasures of the Crazy Seawitch Pirate Queen

Dungeons & Dragons 5e, OSR Games | Campaign

About the adventure

Swashbuckle your way across the Bay of Broken Dreams with a crew of salty sailors in this custom 5e campaign. Gameplay features include an interactive hexmap, unique weather, sailing, and navel combat mechanics, mind-bending treasure dungeons, a cast of unforgettable NPCs, and a somber mystery at the heart of it all. We will play on Discord, using a streamed battlemap and theater of the mind. Games occur weekly. We can hold a free session 0 if the majority of players support it.

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Streamer
Neurodivergent
Published Writer
Teacher/Educator
Game Designer

Less than a year on StartPlaying

41 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, World Builder

Game Master Reviews (14)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Creativity

Storytelling

World Builder

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Will Scannell

New review

Played 6 sessions

Sam is an incredibly talented GM and knows how to create a wonderful story and world!

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Keshav

Played 4 sessions

Scraw is a lively DM and great to interact with. He creates a very in-depth world for players to get lost in, if need be, and provides sufficient room for experimentation and alternate paths, even if the world around us reacts strictly. He occasionally fudges rolls, so that the story can continue, and I think that is wise, as overly strict adherence to the rules can drag the story down or kill off interesting NPCs too early. I think that voice acting is hard as a DM, and with practice, it definitely can become better, but I think that he has the potential to get there. There is obviously for every DM the pressure to balance world lore and detail with expediency, some players like an hour long lecture on world history, and some get bored if you describe a book for a little more than a second, I think that it's a careful balancing act between players and DMs and maintaining a two-way street can allow for smoother and more appealing storytelling. His games also lack unnecessary violence and grimness. You can sense something sinister lurking or waiting to strike you down, but beyond simple dying in combat, or the creeping sensation of enigmatic horror, there isn't anything overly in your face, it's subtle, and I like that subtle creeping sensation. I wish him good luck and hope to provide more information as I play more games with him for longer. :)

Grim avatar

Grim

Played 9 sessions

Great first game, nice with voices and catching me up to speed.

Liam avatar

Liam

Played 2 sessions

Absolutely!

Lokalyl avatar

Lokalyl

Played 21 sessions

Sam is a one of the friendliest and off the cuff creative GM's you could ask for. I look forward to every session and have a great time every week. Sam is a supportive, helpful GM who encourages creativity and roleplay. Brilliant GM.

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Curtis

Played 1 sessions

Sam is a master of lore and keeps notes on anything and everything that happens in his world. He is able to immerse players into the exact place and time their story takes place, down to the seasons and the weather conditions! What makes things better is that each of his games is part of a larger narrative that can be found on his website. I recommend taking a read of what he's chronicled and jumping into his games to make your mark in his world and its ever-growing story!

Additional tables

1 available

3 NEEDED TO START

Weekly / Wednesday - 1:00 AM UTC

0 / 7 Seats filled

Additional details

How to prepare

You will need discord and a working mic. You can take notes for this game online or on paper, and you can roll using a program or with physical dice. A respectful, group-first mentality is most important!

What I provide

I will use a second webcam to display a simple physical map on discord. Much of the game will be theater of the mind, with the map assisting in combat. This is the primary way that I run campaigns online, and is a lot of fun. You can take notes for this game online or on paper, and you can roll using a program or with physical dice.

Gameplay details

I have years of experience as a therapeutic group leader and counselor. I will maintain a respectful, supportive space, and players are expected to do the same. If you have any questions, please reach out!

Content warnings

• Character Death

• Death

• Deep or Large Bodies of Water

• Devils / Demons / Fiends

• Fire

• Hostages

• Murder

• Violence

• Drowning

Safety tools used

Open Door

Session 0

How will character creation work

As this is a full campaign, character creation is important. Players are usually comfortable with the 5e system, and could make suitable characters ahead of time. However, there are a variety of reasons we might want to collaborate on character creation. 1. Maybe you've never played before, if so welcome! 2. You might have some questions about custom character design, or want to know what other people are playing 3. The world of Gnomestones goes deep. For more information on in-game lore, visit www.gnomestones.fun/species. Once you sign up, let me know your thoughts on character creation in the game's group message window.

Players can expect

Combat / Tactics

Medium

Roleplay

High

Puzzles

High

Experience level

Open to all

Platforms used

Discord

READY TO START
$20.00

/ Session

Each player will be charged when a session starts.

Details

Weekly / Saturday - 8:30 PM UTC

2-2 Hour duration

2 / 5 Seats filled

Requirements

Experience required: Open to all

Age: 18+