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【Curse of Strahd】 |  Difficulty: 🩸🩸🩸DEADLY | 🎤Voice Actor

【Curse of Strahd】 | Difficulty: 🩸🩸🩸DEADLY | 🎤Voice Actor

Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign

About the adventure

**WARNING: This version of CoS is the hardcore version. There will be limited class and species selection, limited magic.** A land of eternal twilight. Mists that follow you everywhere. Shadows whispering secrets you dare not hear. This is Barovia. ----------------------------------------- From haunted villages to cursed forests and the eerie halls of Castle Ravenloft, you'll find your characters fraught with despair, horror, and moments of utter darkness. A prison of misery ruled by the devil Strahd von Zarovich. His eyes are everywhere, his will inescapable, and his hunger insatiable. He plays with you as a cat does a mouse, and yet… could you be the one to topple his centuries-old reign? This is the official adventure from Wizards of the Coast, rated as THE 5e campaign to play! My standard delivery brings a theatrical flair - Grade A voicework for townsfolk, bone-chilling narration for the terrors that stalk you, and immersive music to pull you into Barovia’s cursed embrace. I follow the rules fairly closely while allowing for moments of heroism, deferring to your story contributions and collaboration as much as you'd like!

5.0

(92)

Voice Actor

4 years on StartPlaying

570 games hosted

Highly rated for: Voices, Storytelling, Sets the Mood

Average response time: 2 hours

Response rate: 100%

Game Master Reviews (92)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Voices

Storytelling

Sets the Mood

DM Riot avatar

DM Riot

Played 16 sessions

DM Jarpo, has been a breath fo fresh air! A solid story teller, who mixes in plenty of balanced action! I really like playing by RAW rules without tons of homebrew surprises, and DM Jarpo has an excelelnt grasp of the RAW and plenty of wiggle for rule of cool without it being game breaking! His sounds and music are awesome, and the fact he uses Tale Spire is a MAJOR plus! Being a Forever DM myself, I couldn't have asked for better!!!

Andrew Avenoso avatar

Andrew Avenoso

Played 1 sessions

Jarpo did a great job for my son's birthday party where most of the players were new to D&D. They had a great time and we hope to use him again!

Cara avatar

Cara

Played 28 sessions

I have only played two sessions with DM Jarpo and I just gotta say he is a great DM. One of the very best. I love our group and DM Jarpo has made this story come to life. He is a wonderful story teller. The combats are challenging and very well planned. The combat descriptions enhance the story so much, you feel like you are actual there in the thick of battle and immersed it top notch RP. He keeps you on the edge of your seat as you battle alongside your companions to create a memorable story. DM Jarpo set fabulous RP scenes and the RP experience I have been a part of with my group mates has been rich in characters and feeling. DM Jarpo is top notch top tier DM who encourages creativity and makes the game super exciting. I am so glad that I found DM Jarpo's game table. Absolutely the best time ever !!!! Book with DM Jarpo - He runs such a great game !!!! You will love it :) - Kara (Draegar)

Tulinin avatar

Tulinin

Played 10 sessions

To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to highly recommend Jarpo as a Dungeon Master, a role I believe he excels in exceptionally. My journey with Dungeons & Dragons began in the 1970s, a time when dice still came with a white crayon for filling in engravings. This long-standing experience allows me to confidently assert that Jarpo is the finest Dungeon Master I have ever encountered. Jarpo's mastery of voiceovers and accents is nothing short of remarkable. He skillfully brings non-player characters to life, creating a vivid and immersive setting that captivates all players. His ability to set the scene is unparalleled, making each session a memorable adventure. In terms of gameplay, Jarpo strikes a perfect balance in combat scenarios. He presents challenges that are stimulating yet not excessively daunting. His approach ensures no easy victories, yet allows for consistent character progression, maintaining a sense of achievement and engagement. Furthermore, Jarpo's proficiency with Virtual Tabletops (VTT) significantly enhances our gaming experience. His professional handling of VTT aids in the seamless visualization of combat progress, making it easier for all players to follow and participate effectively. A notable aspect of Jarpo's skill as a Dungeon Master is his inclusive approach towards novice players. He is particularly adept at guiding new participants through character development and navigating the computer interface. His patience and willingness to assist newcomers make the initial Dungeons & Dragons experience enjoyable and stress-free. In conclusion, I wholeheartedly recommend Jarpo as a Dungeon Master. His exceptional skills, combined with a deep understanding of both the game and its players, create an unparalleled Dungeons & Dragons experience. I am enthusiastically looking forward to continuing our adventures under his guidance for many more sessions to come. He is also giving me a ring of protection +5 for this recomendation (He dont know it yet though) Sincerely, Stoic Stoneface....... Orc

Senen avatar

Senen

Played 1 sessions

We were looking for a GM to host a one shot, and I decided that Jarpo might be a fun, good fit for us with opportunities to do voices. He was great at leading all 3 of us through our adventure despite it being our first try at any TTRPG, he helped us to make a smooth-running session by leading us through the various choices we could make in and out of combat, and helping us decide what to roll when we say what we want to do. Absolutely recommend.

Gregory avatar

Gregory

Played 7 sessions

I came on in the middle of the campaign and Dm Jarpo made adjustments and story arcs to include my character. I honestly wish I could select more tags for him. The games have been awesome and I'm constantly left on the edge of my seat wishing for next week the moment the games end. The Dm uses terrific sounds and voices and story telling. But also makes sure to include things for each characters backstory into the session. I will play any game that Jarpo Dms. Happily!

Additional details

How to prepare

You will need the following basics in order to play: • Mic and headphones to prevent feedback and echoes. • Discord to communicate • Download the TaleSpire Guest Edition [Steam] • Access to a laptop or desktop computer. • Open mind ready to play!

What I provide

About Your Character: 🐦‍⬛ 2024 ruleset 🐦‍⬛ 2024 classes, species, and backgrounds only 🐦‍⬛ No Monk, no Druid, no Artificer 🐦‍⬛ Start as Level 0 Commoner 🐦‍⬛ Standard Array or Point Buy for ABI Score Attribution 🐦‍⬛ No equipment other than the clothes on your back and rations 🐦‍⬛ We will not track food consumption unless voted to do so 🐦‍⬛ We will track ammo 🐦‍⬛ You will 'earn' your class after your first session of play, based on the choices you made during it. You will be given 2-3 options. ----------------------------------------- About The Game Tech: 🐦‍⬛ We will use TaleSpire as our VTT choice [FREE] 🐦‍⬛ We will use Discord [FREE] 🐦‍⬛ We will use Syrinscape [FREE] 🐦‍⬛ We will use DNDBeyond [FREE] 🐦‍⬛ Video is optional ----------------------------------------- About Me: 🐦‍⬛ I'm a voice actor, so my main talents lie in voice acting and narration and sound effects. You can expect immersive and gripping roleplay at a professional level. 🐦‍⬛ I pride myself on choosing the right music and ambience for each scene and scenario. Music, in my opinion, is a must. 🐦‍⬛ I follow the 5e ruleset as close as I can, but am open to reasonable requests or heroic moments. 🐦‍⬛ I adjudicate fairly and consistently, with a few house rules determined by the table as we play. 🐦‍⬛ I enjoy taking your ideas and working closely with you, as the player, to incorporate it into the overall narrative. 🐦‍⬛ I always root for your success, however nasty I may be as a monster! After all, if you die, so does the story.

Gameplay details

As this is a long adventure, the roleplay and combat per session will vary. There will be sessions of entire combat, there will be sessions where you run into no combat. On average, you can expect about a 50/50 ratio. As this is the Deadly Difficulty version, you will start at level 0, no weapons, and will be rewarded a choice of class based on how you played your character in your first session. The equipment you gain during play is what you are able to use. ----------------------------------------- This game is rated R for intense graphic descriptions, horror elements, and harsh language; it contains the following themes: • Gothic Horror • Supernatural Suspense • Grim Humor • Dark Fantasy • Horror • Psychological Drama • Occult Mysteries The following safety tools are available during play: • X-Card. A tool that allows anyone to edit out any content anyone is uncomfortable with as we play, no questions asked. Since most RPGs are improvisational, we often won't know what could be triggering until it happens; it's possible the game will go in a direction people don't want and this is a means to prevent that during play. • Lines in the Sand. Pre-play establishment of what are "no cross zones" for everyone at the table. These will mostly be confirmed during session 0 and onboarding with potential to add or retract as needed later. • Open and Inclusive Conversation. While the X-Card is useful, it is not a replacement for conversation. If you prefer to talk about an issue that comes up instead of using the X-Card, please do!

Content warnings

• Blood

• Body Horror

• Character Death

• Fire

• Memory Erasing

• Mind alteration

• Violence

• Animal Cruelty

• Cannibalism

• Child Abandonment

• Classism

• Cults

• Death

• Drowning

• Drugs (addiction, use, withdrawal)

• Execution

• Forced Blood Draining

• Freezing

• Gore

• Hangings

• Hostages

• Deep or Large Bodies of Water

• Lifechanging Injury

• Language/Cursing

• Microaggressions

• Mind Control

• Murder

• Mutilation

• Mutilation of Corpses

• Nightmares about Traumatic Events

• Paralyzation

• Pet Death

• Suicide Ideation

• Torture

Safety tools used

Breaks

Session 0

X, N, and O Cards

How will character creation work

We will have a FREE session 0 and decide together the story we're hoping to share, create the basis of our characters, run onboarding with TaleSpire and other tech, establish house rules and our lines in the sand. If you run the adventure start to finish, you'll go from level 0 - 10* (varies from group to group). For those joining after the campaign starts, you and I will onboard prior to session play in a voice call.

Players can expect

Combat / Tactics

Medium

Roleplay

High

Puzzles

Medium

Experience level

Intermediate

Platforms used

Discord

Tale Spire

2 SEATS LEFT
$30.00

/ Session

Each player will be charged when a session starts.

Details

Weekly / Wednesday - 5:00 AM UTC

Jun 18 / Session 8

3.5-4 Hour Duration

4 / 6 Seats Filled

Schedule

Wed, Jun 18 | 5:00 AM - Session 8

Wed, Jun 25 | 5:00 AM - Session 9

Wed, Jul 02 | 5:00 AM - Session 10

Wed, Jul 09 | 5:00 AM - Session 11

Requirements

Experience required: Intermediate

Age: 18+