Old School, New Rules! Classic Dungeons with 2024 rules
Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign
About the adventure
The Infinite Staircase leads anywhere, and maybe anywhen, and right now it leads to the 1980s and the grand adventures that shaped Dungeons & Dragons! The Lost City, When a Star Falls, Beyond the Crystal Cave, Pharaoh, Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth, and the Expedition to the Barrier Peaks. This remarkable campaign will delight new players and veterans. We'll be using the latest (2024) rules of the game.
We'll be starting at level 1, building characters from an assortment of sources including the new 2024 rules, modified versions of older 2014 options, and/or Tales of the Valiant options. 2024 characters will have free choice of their origin feat rather than being tied to the one listed for their background.
Game Master Reviews (93)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Knows the Rules
Teacher
Inclusive
Superb for a beginner trying to learn! Expect Keith's games to be more combat focused and rule focused. If you like strategy and you want a more challenging experience after you have learned the ropes, this is still a great choice! You might not get away with as much rule of coolage here than at another table. And if you are new, Keith will throw you a bone when you all need help. Keith will pretty much run you through how to use the fantasy grounds software and for the one shot that I played, programs custom actions for everyone's characters to automate so many things. Phenomenal!
Keith hosted a Father/Son game for myself, my best friend and our two 12 year old sons. He was excellent. Organized, on time, responsive, and for us most of all - patient with the kids who were learning the game and happy to teach (admittedly even us old guys only knew a little of what to do). Highly recommended!
Keith was excellent at going over the rules and clarifying as needed in a way that followed the natural flow of the narrative. The plot was fun and engaging and afforded room for each player to try things out. He also went over table culture and the sort of unspoken rules that really solidify a party above and on the table.
Additional details
How to prepare
You'll need a computer (not a phone or tablet) and a microphone. Before game day, download and install the free/demo version of Fantasy Grounds Unity, here: https://www.fantasygrounds.com When you join the game you'll get an email with invite links for the Discord channel and the Fantasy Grounds table.
What I provide
A ten foot pole and rope. You always need more rope.
Gameplay details
I run an assertively welcoming game table. All nationalities, ethnicities, genders, orientations, ages (adults), levels of experience, lineages, heritages, species and backgrounds are appreciated here. Persons unable to thrive in such an environment will be removed.
Content warnings
• Alcohol Use
• Animal Death
• Blood
• Character Death
• Cults
• Death
• Devils / Demons / Fiends
• Drowning
• Fire
• Freezing
• Illness
• Insects
• Kidnapping
• Murder
• Small Spaces (Claustrophobia)
• Snakes
• Spiders
• Suffocation
• Violence
Safety tools used
• Breaks
• Deck of Player Safety
• Lines and Veils
• X, N, and O Cards
How will character creation work
We'll make characters before game play if possible, either on D&D Beyond or directly on Fantasy Grounds by appointment. Character resources will be the 2024 edition of the Players handbook, with other content from the 2014 rules perhaps available on a case by case basis.
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
High
Roleplay
Medium
Puzzles
High
Experience level
Open to all
Platforms used
• Fantasy Grounds
• Discord
$27.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Weekly / Sunday - 9:00 PM UTC
Mar 16 / Session 15
3-3.5 Hour duration
4 / 5 Seats filled
Schedule
Requirements
Experience required: Open to all
Age: 18+