The Curse of Strahd - Prison of Despair
The master of Ravenloft is having guests for dinner … and you are invited! He has walked his land for centuries. Can you finally end his dark reign?
$20.00
/ Session
Details
4 players following this game
Weekly / Saturday - 5:00 PM UTC
Nov 28 / Session 24
Session Duration / 2.5–3 hours
4 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
The road ahead vanishes into the mist, and your journey descends into darkness. Enter Barovia, land of black forests, unquiet dead, and ancient horrors. Wolves watch from the tree line. Church bells sound over empty streets. The castle, high on the cliff, looms over all. This game leans into the gothic horror. Fear, horror, madness, temptation, hard choices, broken people, and creeping dread. Strahd is not just a monster at the end of the road. He is a constant presence, and the longer you remain in Barovia, the more of his attention you will gain. My take on Curse of Strahd Reloaded keeps the story richer and the threads between locations stronger, while still ensuring that your character's choices lead the way. This is for players who want dread, tragedy, and small flames of hope in a very dark place. If you want a story that really sinks its teeth into you, join us for an undying classic.
Game style
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Roleplay Heavy
Combat Heavy
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
4.9
(56)
2 years on StartPlaying
1081 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Knows the Rules, World Builder
Average response time: 13 hours
Response rate: 67%
About me
Sometimes the good guy, sometimes the bad guy, always the one behind the GM screen. Come join us, I have such sights to show you. I'm a full time GM, published freelance TTRPG writer, former TTRPG streamer for a few different publishers, and the guy who is ready to tell an amazing story together with you! I specialize in spooky, creepy, and horror but I will run any game, any time. There are no games on this shelf that can defeat me! I've been playing and running TTRPGs since the late 1980s. There has never been a week of my life since then where I have not been in a game. The body is getting older, the mind remains young and full of stories to tell. What you can expect with me are well-prepped games with a healthy serving of improvisation, stories that revolve around the characters you create, sessions that are engaging and memorable, and an experience that makes you say to yourself "is it game day yet?" every week. So, tell me. Do you want to play a game? Let's go.
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Creating your character
Character creation is a collaborative process. We will work together to create your character prior to your first session. As a game designer, I will personally work with you to ensure your character's concept, backstory, and motivations have a meaningful and satisfying impact on the campaign's narrative. I recommend starting with the 2024 D&D Player's Handbook and the Ravenloft campaign world supplements. Other books available to use with DM approval.
The game is in progress but now is the perfect time to join! The party just hit level 3 and completed the intro haunted house adventure. They will move into the mists of Barovia next so join now and you won't miss any of the main story! The party currently consists of a monk, a pugilist, a ranger and a barbarian.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Bring a microphone, a spirit for collaborative storytelling, and a taste for adventure! You will also need a free Foundry account. You will connect in your web browser and you do not need any Foundry knowledge ahead of time.
What Tyler brings to the table
I’ll provide a fully prepped Foundry VTT with maps, matching tokens for all players using art you provide or I provide as you choose, and an atmospheric soundtrack to sink you into the story. Expect a narrative style that keeps the tension sharp. PDFs will be available for reference. My focus is on deep immersion, collaborative storytelling, and player-driven narratives. You can expect rich worlds, dramatic twists, and characters who feel alive. I also provide a community discord server with its own private category just for members of this campaign and public channels to spend time with other fellow TTRPG lovers.
Homebrew rules
Any special rules for our game will be discussed at the first session. Otherwise it's rules as written, but always the Rule of Cool.
Equipment needed to play
Microphone
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Safety
How Tyler creates a safe table
Player safety is always my top priority. Part of the first session of the campaign will include a disussion about the safety tools in use, any topics people don't want to see come up, setting expectations for play, and answering any questions about content. If at any point a topic comes up that makes you feel uncomfortable, there will be tools in place for you to immediately stop the scene and the offending content will be treated the way you indicate, no questions asked. This flagging is anonymous. There will be a short scheduled break about halfway through the session. This will be a good opportunity to go to the bathroom, have a quick snack or a drink, or message the DM about any concerns you may not have felt comfortable bringing up in the moment. I am also always available for a DM about anything you want to discuss in private.
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