Death House - Modified Hardcore*
Dungeons & Dragons 5e | One-Shot
Free
Details
Once / Tuesday - 10:00 AM (UTC)
Jan 7
4-5 Hour duration
4 / 5 Seats filled
Schedule
Requirements
Experience required: Open to all
Age: All Ages
About the adventure
Prepare for a fun yet deadly one-shot adventure, where we’ll be using some of the hardcore rules and other mechanics out there to crank up the challenge. What does that mean? In short: survival won’t come easy. For a deeper explanation, check out the character creation details. The premise is “The Death House,” the chilling introduction to the Curse of Strahd campaign. You and your fellow adventurers have been ensnared by the mysterious mists, and now you must fight to escape with your lives. This game is packed with horror and intrigue, striking a perfect balance between roleplay and combat. Will you have what it takes to survive, or will the Death House claim another victim? Come test your luck and see if you can be the one who makes it out alive. *This one-shot might become a two-shot
5.0
(6)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
14 games hosted
Highly rated for: Sets the Mood, Creativity, Storytelling
Average response time: 7 hours
Response rate: 100%
Additional details
How to prepare
All you need to get started is a decent microphone, a stable internet connection, access to the Discord server, and a free Foundry account. Once you have those, you’re all set to dive in
What I provide
Supportive and Inclusive Play Environment: Your comfort and enjoyment are my priority Player-Centered Narrative Freedom: Your choices matter. My games are built around player decisions, creating a narrative that evolves with your actions. Experienced and Supportive Guidance: With years of experience and a deep understanding of the rules, I’m here to guide you every step of the way. Whether you're learning the basics or exploring the possibilities of this game system, I'll ensure you feel confident and supported throughout your journey.
Gameplay details
We’ll begin with a session 0, where we’ll go over how the game will run, discuss any potentially sensitive content, and work on creating our characters together. If at any point during the game you feel uncomfortable, don’t hesitate to step away, I have an open-door policy and want everyone to feel safe and supported.
Content warnings
Safety tools used
• Open Door
• Session 0
• X, N, and O Cards
How will character creation work
We’ll create our characters together during Session Zero. However, since this is a one-shot using modified hardcore rules, don’t get too attached to your character—you might not make it out of the house alive. Here are the hardcore rules we’ll be playing with: * 3d6 Down the Line: Abilities are rolled using 3d6 in order, from Strength to Charisma. * Random Backgrounds: Your background will be rolled randomly. * Random Race: Your race will be rolled randomly and your race WILL determine your starting stat bonus. * Roll for Starting Gold: Instead of starting equipment, you’ll roll for your gold and purchase gear accordingly. * Exhaustion: If you’re reduced to 0 HP and brought back, you gain 1 level of exhaustion. * Sanity Mechanics: Inspired by Call of Cthulhu, when your mind is pushed to the brink, you’ll roll to maintain your sanity. On a failure, your character gains an insanity effect.
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
Medium
Roleplay
Medium
Puzzles
Low
Experience level
Open to all
Platforms used
• Discord
• Foundry VTT