⌛ Standing Forlorn ⏳ A Level 20 PbP Duet
Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign
About the adventure
Are you brave enough to step into a realm where time itself is fractured? Welcome to Forlorn, a domain of dread trapped in an endless cycle of despair and dark magic. You have been summoned to this cursed land, where an ancient evil seeks to break free from its prison and unleash chaos across the multiverse. Standing Forlorn is a gothic horror adventure for high-level play, blending elements of Celtic mythology, time travel, and cosmic horror. Navigate a world where the past, present, and future collide as you race to prevent a malevolent entity from escaping its eternal prison. 🏰 Explore the twisted halls of Castle Tristenoira, traverse the deadly Creewood, and delve into the secrets of the Lake of Red Tears. 👥 Confront monstrous goblyns of the hunt, negotiate with cunning hags, and face off against the undead servants of Gwydion, the realm's tormented Darklord. 🔮 Master time-bending magic, uncover powerful artifacts, and make choices that ripple through different time periods as you attempt to rewrite Forlorn's tragic history. This is a medium to long length campaign somewhere between a mini campaign and a full length adventure. It is likely to take a number of months to run in its entirety, depending on the pace set by you, the player. ⏱ Pacing: 1 long DM post each day in the evenings (UK time), and a shorter out-of-character message in the morning to reply to any @ pings. Additional replies/posts are subject to my availability throughout the day.
5.0
(44)
1 year on StartPlaying
584 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Knows the Rules, Storytelling
Average response time: 4 hours
Response rate: 100%
Game Master Reviews (44)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Knows the Rules
Storytelling
James/Fallen
New review
Played 8 sessions
Great DM, storyteller, and writer; had never done PbP before playing with Dave, glad it was with him because it's been a blast.
Lassimst
Played 1 sessions
Cool and easy. I had fun!
BarefootYeti
Played 13 sessions
David is an awesome DM!
Helene
Played 38 sessions
I've been running a couple of Play-by-Post (PbP) games with David for a few months now and diving into the Big Bad Battles (BBBs) whenever I can—and let me tell you, I'm hooked! David is an amazing storyteller and a mastermind at crafting mechanics that go way beyond the usual "bash the door down" gameplay. His PbPs are consistent, super engaging, and occasionally just challenging enough to keep you on your toes (I've come dangerously close to getting offed a couple of times—no joke!). If you're looking for a fantastic DM and an awesome group to roll dice with, stop searching. You've found the best! 🎲✨
Moss
Played 47 sessions
Well, what can I say about playing with David other than he is hands down my favorite PbP DM and I am a fussy pants. I have never come across a DM who is so willing to get to know my beloved characters I've been playing at tables now in group settings for years and do so in a more intimate way expanding and fleshing out their backstories going back to their younger days that I simply didn't think any DM would have the patience for with someone like me. What sort of player am I? A veteran player who suffers from, well, Main Character Energy Syndrome and who is itching for some special one-on-one attention. He really has taken the time to give me things that make me light up, giggle, and gasp as I play cat-and-mouse with my closeted evil chaotic teifling Devil-of-a-gal Bard in an evil campaign doing things I would not DARE do in the group game with any other DM that I've had her in for well over a year now. And then in another game, I get such rich beautiful Underdark story and the encounters that have convinced my hands-off Druid to truly care about learning about the Underdark's nature and how it ties in with the surface and piece together a mystery spun together all the while piecing together her backstory in a way that both the dice rolls support randomly and that he spins together like a masterful storyteller that he is. He has a knack for surprising me in ways that I think about days after they have happened -- thought provoking ideas. And to top that all off, David is simply a great all-around person who is easy to talk to and get to know and he expresses care for his players as people, which is the most important thing of all. If you have been hesitating at all to give PbP a try, do give David a try. I have a feeling I'll be playing with him for many years to come.
jheiman
Played 16 sessions
I am enjoying my first campaign with David. We just started. David is extremely responsive and is really good about bringing the story alive.
Additional details
How to prepare
Preparation Guide: Essentials: 🎤 Join us on Discord with a free account. ♟ Sign up for a free account on the DnD Beyond website to partake in the game. 🤖 Familiarize yourself with the Avrae bot used for dice rolls, and how to link your character to the bot.
What I provide
🎲 Years of experience running DnD adventures. ⭐ An expertise running 1:1 games. 📚 Access to my extensive compendiums on Roll20 and DnD Beyond, featuring a vast collection of official books. Plus, open to procuring additional content upon request.
Gameplay details
I will be using the RPG Consent Checklist as a safety tool, which players should fill out beforehand and send to me on discord. I also will talk to you 1:1 before we start about expectations, logistics and any safety concerns not covered by the checklist. Players can pause billing at any point if they want to take a break from the game, for any reason, and their seat will be waiting for them when they are ready to play again.
Content warnings
• Violence
• Death
Safety tools used
• Breaks
• Monte Cook RPG Consent Checklist
How will character creation work
Characters should be created on dnd beyond with the beyond 20 extension/avrae in use to roll in the virtual tabletop or in discord. Starting Level 20 with a point buy or rolling for stats as your preference. All official content is permitted. A pet/companion is recommended. You will start with 20000 gold, and a legendary item of your choice, two rares and one uncommon. This is flexible if there is a specific combo you want to start with. I am open to any discussions involving 3rd party content.
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
Medium
Roleplay
High
Puzzles
Low
Experience level
Open to all
Platforms used
• Discord
• D&D Beyond
• Text/Play by Post
$60.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Weekly / Monday - 3:00 AM UTC
3-3 Hour duration
0 / 1 Seats filled
Requirements
Experience required: Open to all
Age: 18+