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Masks of the Multiverse: A Teenage Superhero Saga
You're just a kid. Or so they say. In the greatest city in the world. But is it? Or are there an infinite number of greatest cities?
About the adventure
In this improvisatory and collaborative storytelling game, we'll play through multiple story arcs where you'll watch your character advance and grow as much as possible. We'll start small, in the neighborhood, then expand outwards, into the city, the planet, the universe, and beyond. It will feature exciting physical and emotional conflicts, and we'll build the world together through play. 🌈 This adventure is LGBT+ friendly 🗯️ Comic touchstones: Young Avengers, Marvel's Runaways, Multiversity 📺 TV touchstones: Teen Titans, Young Justice, Into the Spider-Verse, Across the Spider-Verse 💡 Masks is a game of discovery and creation. During the game, you will often be asked to answer questions by inventing new truths about the world, and be flexible when new secrets and huge revelations suddenly come into play. 💥 Combat features prominently, but only narratively. Masks does not feature tactical combat.
Game style
Theater of the Mind
Roleplay Heavy
$25.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Saturday – 12:00 AM UTC
3 Hour Duration
2 / 5 Seats Filled
GAME MASTER
David
he/him
5.0
(37)
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
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Meet the Game Master
5.0
(37)
4 years on StartPlaying
328 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Inclusive, Teacher
About me
Hi there! Looking to delve into the exciting world of tabletop roleplaying games? Look no further! I've been creating narrative experiences for audiences since 2000 as a stage director and actor. So, when I discovered the world of tabletop RPGs in 2018, I instantly fell in love with its interactive and collaborative storytelling potential. I've since gone on to run all sorts of games, from high fantasy and urban fantasy, to supernatural and horror, to slice-of-life and sci-fi. I can't wait to share my love of RPGs with you, and hereby extend an invitation to you in joining me to discover exciting worlds, play awesome characters, and embark on unforgettable journeys. Note: if a "timezone" is listed on my profile, it's just for scheduling convenience, especially pertaining to daylight savings adjustments.
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Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Inclusive
Teacher
Ellen Terry
Played 36 sessions
David is excellent, especially if you’re just getting into the hobby. In addition to running a great game, he spends a lot of time outside the sessions to provide guidance and resources. 10/10 recommend.
Max
Played 32 sessions
I love how welcoming David and the other players were. I also appreciate how David allowed me to make some adjustments to my character that would make me more comfortable playing him! He does voices and is fantastic at rolling with our group's crazy roll playing ideas.
Trixie
Played 28 sessions
An incredibly welcoming and talented GM who openly encourages you to help build the worlds together with him. I was brand new to the Masks system and feel so welcomed at his table. He is always asking great questions, asking for cool details and giving everyone the chance to contribute and have the spotlight. His games are a highlight of my week and I would strongly recommend anybody joining in for these games.
Amanda
Played 20 sessions
David is a really great GM. He makes a point of including player feedback and information when designing sessions. During part of our MotW campaign, when one of our characters was based around Norse mythology, he made sure to include this as a part of our mysteries. He’s also very considerate of player safety. He periodically checks in about the established lines and veils to see if things need changing, and is always willing to stop if needed. I mentioned having been in a car accident, while investigating a car accident, and he was quick to check that I was fine with the content. All in all, I have had a wonderful experience with David!
Matt
Played 20 sessions
Just had session 0 with David (and first ever on StartPlaying). He was super patient/helpful as I fumbled through character creation in an unfamiliar system and got us off the ground with a well-paced, engaging start to the adventure. Highly recommend!
Robert
Played 15 sessions
David allows the players to be extremely creative in both building the world, creating characters, and in the creativity of personalizing your character in how they attack, emote, and advance the narrative. It's been a pleasure working and playing with David in the evolving, cooperative narrative we as a group are creating.
Character creation
Creating your character
📝 You will have access to the character playbooks before your first session. 🕒 At the beginning of your first game session, everyone will introduce their characters and discuss their relationships with one another. Rather than front-loading backstories at the start, we'll keep backstories to a minimum, and we'll detail them during play.
🕒 Long-term open-ended campaign. Ideal for players who can commit to the schedule. The campaign is intended begin mid-August. 💬 Our first session together will be a Session 0, charged at the usual rate..
What to expect
Preparing for the session
📝 To prepare, pick a playbook that hasn't already been chosen, then start thinking about your superhero's name and look, answer the backstory questions, and select your abilities, moves and extras. 📜 You don't have to have read the rules beforehand. The rules are easy to pick up and will be explained as we play.
What David brings to the table
📜 Rules reference sheets, playbooks, additional info for each playbook. 🖥️ Character sheets, reference sheets, and a dice roller in Role.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Headphones
Microphone
Mobile Phone
Platforms used
Safety
How David creates a safe table
✨ The aim of this campaign is to have a fun collaborative storytelling journey together and to have a positive experience interacting with others. To this end, players are expected to be compassionate, supportive, and respectful of others. 🎭 Masks tells a specific kind of superhero story, one where teen superheroes all chose to be on the team, don't resort to killing to solve problems, aren't openly hunted by the authorities yet, and aren't beloved by the city. 🚦The game might feature characters falling in or out of love, or facing romantic rejection. All this all be veiled, at the equivalent of a PG-13 rating. Therefore, nothing explicit or NSFW (not safe for work).
