CURSE OF STRAHD / High Roleplay / Beginner+š³ļøāš friendly
Taylor-made storylines, intricate plots, rich characters, dynamic encountersāyour choices shape the tale in a game where every victory feels earned.
$35.00
/ Session
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Weekly / Monday - 2:00 AM UTC
Session Duration / 3 hours
5 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Are you brave enough to face the horrors of Barovia? Shrouded in eternal mists and ruled by creatures of the night, this realm strikes fear into the hearts of even the most valiant adventurers. Dare to explore its desolate villages, dark forests, and ancient castles, where an evil presence lurks in every shadow. Beyond the mists, every choice matters. Unravel a richly woven narrative, where missed clues or rash decisions bring deadly consequences. Only you can challenge its darklord and, perhaps, break the curse that binds the land. To bring this adventure to life, I rewrite and expand the original material, crafting deeper plots and richer characters while redesigning every encounter to be engaging and dynamic. Each session becomes a fully immersive experience, brought to life with hundreds of carefully chosen images, exquisite maps by top creators, animated art, and atmospheric soundtracks. Since youāll be investing so much of your time in this journey, I believe you deserve the best game you can haveāand thatās exactly what I strive to provide. In my games, your characters shape the story. You make the difficult choices, and together we build a narrative that is uniquely yours. I value storytelling and roleplay above strict rules and mechanics, and I only include combat when it truly mattersāwhether to advance the plot or deepen the world-building. At the same time, challenge is essential: victory feels far sweeter when thereās a real chance of failure. When you fear for your character or their goals, when you struggle at every step, when missteps leave you on the brink of disasterābut somehow you find a clever way forward, and against all odds you emerge victoriousāthat is the best game you can have. Shall we defeat Strahd together?
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Meet the Game Master
2 years on StartPlaying
364 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Sets the Mood, Visual Aid
About me
Being a dungeon master for over 25 years, I design immersive experiences, emphasizing role-play, storytelling, and atmosphere-building. I conceive each scene as a challenge; the goal is to create an exciting and meaningful event at every encounter. Players are in total control of their characters' choices and the direction the campaign will go. Even if we are playing an official module, that doesn't mean that you are stuck on a railroad. If the worldbuilding is rich enough, all campaigns are sandbox. If you are looking for thrilling adventures and astonishing challenges, join one of my games and prepare yourself for memorable games and high adventure!
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Creating your character
DnD 2024 rules. Campaign begins at level 1. Characters will be built on Fondry VTT, which provides all the necessary tools for character creation. All official content will be accepted. The characters will be created after discussion in session zero.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Mic is required, cam is encouraged. Players must be familiar with the rules. No software installation needed. Foundry VTT provides everything you will need.
What Gustavo Piazza brings to the table
My games have high production value. I use great quality maps with several interactive resources on Foundry VTT. - Foundry VTT with several useful modules. - All source material. - High definition maps from professional artists including DM Andy, the Dungeon Madams and others. - Animated images from James RPG Arts and Beneos Battlemaps. - Soundtrack from Travis Savoie and others. - Hundreds of images for each character, scenario, and item.
Homebrew rules
Homebrew rules will be decided by the party in session zero.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Microphone
Headphones
Internet
Platforms used
Safety
How Gustavo Piazza creates a safe table
The game will be tailored to accommodate players' wants and needs. Everything will be discussed and decided by the players in session zero.
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