A Most Potent Brew | Great adventure for beginners!
Giant, mutant rats aren't the only monsters infesting the old Wizard's tower. To earn your ale, you'll need to clear out all the oversize beasties.
About the adventure
The Wizard’s Tower Brewing Co. is in dire need of help from a band of reliable, affordable adventurers. The brewery's owner, Gnomish brew master Kelben Glowkindle, wants to expand operations but his cellar is infested with giant rats! This first-level adventure is perfect for beginners who want to learn the fundamentals of exploration and combat. In this classic dungeon crawl scenario, you and your fellow adventurers will venture into the basement and face the dangers lurking within. Using wits, magic, and might, can you make the place safe enough for the common folk? Will you save the day and earn a little loot to boot? You aren't afraid of a few oversized pests are you?
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
About me
I have over ten years of experience performing with improv on stage and have been playing and running TTRPGs since middle school. I have a deep and abiding love for improv and collective story making as well as game design, voice acting, and sharing the joy my geeky passions. I welcome players of all experience and love teaching new folks how to play. In my games, you’ll meet multidimensional NPCS with distinct voices and a world that changes in response to your character’s actions. Your backstory will be woven into the narrative as I customize the adventure to suit the characters’ journey. In classic campaigns, you will get the best of a time-tested module while experiencing a story that is uniquely your own. As a GM, I present the characters with difficult challenges while cheering on the players. You will join in a “writers’ room” style of play with collaborative lore building as well as delve into dramatic scenes where we play to find out what happens. I lean on the dice decide our fate so we can all be surprised by where the story takes us.
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Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Sets the Mood
Teacher
Dungeoneer80 is an excellent GM who will go above and beyond to make sure you have the best adventure of your life. His dedication to his craft truly draws you in via voices, impressive use of music/sound, and storytelling that will stick with you between sessions. 80 is incredibly patient, always willing to let his players try something silly and will abide by the rule of cool when it is appropriate. He will work with you individually on your character's story if you want, and will incorporate your ideas into the campaign when they fit. Honestly, one of the best GMs that I have had the pleasure of playing with over my years of tabletop experience. Highly recommend!
This has been an amazing online Experience, I first started DND in person with another crew & DM. Adrian has brought the game to life with his story, visuals, voice, sounds affects, maps and more. It has been over a year now and I'm having the best time!! The past two campaigns have been the best yet! He has taken my characters back ground story and vamped it so well into the rest of the campaign line where I end up on the edge of my seat and nervous sweating (in a good way of course lol) he really keeps the whole crew in mind and line and all to have an enjoyable time and make sure of it. Educated, funny, and organized. Please, I highly recommend Adrian!
I've never played before and Adrien helped me understand and get into the game in a very fun and engaging way. I wasn't sure if it was something I was going to like, but now I can't wait to play again! Update after a year of playing: Still loving it! We are on a new campaign and Adrien is customizing it fit our characters' back stories and making it super unique and fun!
I've played Monster of the Week with several Keepers on StartPlaying and 80 is my favorite so far. His monsters are creative and his mysteries are the right balance of fun and scary. I also think he does a good job of giving every character a chance to shine. Very glad I found this game.
Character creation
Creating your character
Create a character in D&D Beyond and join the campaign prior to play (Link provided upon joining). If you are new to D&D, there are premade characters available in D&D Beyond. You are welcome to build your own 1st level character in D&D Beyond according to these guidelines: ⚔ Standard Array or Point Buy for Ability Scores ⚔ Fixed for Hit Point Type ⚔ Choose 'Standard Equipment' for starting gear ⚔ Selecting Class, species, and background from the 2024 rules is preferred.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
What you will need to prepare for this Dungeons & Dragons 5e 1st level one-shot adventure: 💻 A working computer or laptop with... 📡 a working internet connection 🎤 a microphone 📸 a webcam (video is optional but highly recommended). 📺 Join my Discord. If you do not have a Discord account, you will need to create one (free). Once you join, I will provide a link to the server. 🏹 Join the campaign in D&D Beyond If you do not have a D&D Beyond account, you will need to create one (free). Once you join, I will provide a link. 🧙♂️ [Optional] Build a character in D&D Beyond - premade characters are available. Prior to the game, I am available to answer any questions or help with any issues.
What Dungeoneer80 brings to the table
With over a decade of improv experience and a knack for bringing characters to life through voice acting, I offer a dynamic and immersive role-playing experience where the world feels alive and character decisions matter. On the tech side, I provide… - A link to my Discord Server and player community - A link to the D&D Beyond Campaign In my games, I offer… 🎭 Engaging roleplay with characters who have unique personalities, voices, and backstories. 🕵️♀️ Intriguing mysteries and puzzles that are fun to solve and don't bog down story momentum. ⚔ Cinematic combat that offers tactical challenge while also feels exciting and dangerous. A TPK is always possible, but only if it's fun. 🎼 Curated music and sound effects to set the mood and enhance dramatic moments. ⚖ A balance of roleplay, mystery, and action weighted toward player preferences. 🌎 Collaborative worldbuilding. I will work with players who want to develop their character's backstory and weave those elements into the story. That can include plot hooks, side quests, NPCs, and unique rewards where appropriate. 🌞 Dedication to providing fun and exciting roleplay experiences where every player has a chance to shine. 😎 Adaptability to all levels of play, from beginners learning the game to veterans min-maxing a multiclass build. The story guides the play and we are all learning. 🏳🌈 Inclusive and welcoming environment so that everyone feels like a main character in the ensemble cast 🧚♀️ A love of play, imagination, and adventure! And of course,… 🩺 Any assistance you need with any of the above. I am happy to help.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Internet
Microphone
Webcam
Headphones
Platforms used
Safety
How Dungeoneer80 creates a safe table
This is meant to be a light-hearted dungeon crawl. Please note that the party will be exploring a dark dungeon underneath a brewery and fighting underground creatures such as rats, spiders, and insects.