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Oh Morning Lord She Bitin! Curse of Strahd Lvl 4 ๐ณ๏ธโโง๏ธ๐ณ๏ธโ๐ GM
Curse of Strahd is a campaign where you and other unlucky visitors to the Demi-Plane of Barovia attempt to survive the horrors of the Countess.
About the adventure
"SHE IS THE ANCIENT. SHE IS THE LAND." ๐ Feeling a bit dead inside? ๐๏ธ Take a vacation to Barovia! โ๏ธ Horror ๐ฆ Frights ๐งโโ๏ธ Hot Vampire Ladies You've been drawn in through the mist and found yourself in a valley dominated by a 400 year old vampire. Talk about a case of the Mondays! Get your anxiety meds handy because you're gonna need 'em. My ad listing is light, but my domain is deeply dark and twisted. I am a writer on the She Is The Ancient 2e supplement and have over 300 pro games in Barovia. Join my table for a highly immersive, modern and experienced take on this classic setting. ๐ Pulse pounding suspense ๐๏ธ Top shelf voice acting ๐บ๏ธ Animated maps โฐ๏ธ Breathtaking scenery ๐ป Incredible soundtrack ๐ต Suspenseful ambience What my players say about my Strahd games: ๐ฃ๏ธ "[...] everything is exactly what you would want out of a horror game with fantasy! The struggle to survive, the plenty characters that are broken down with fear and have layers of personality to them. She is able to create a narrative where a fine line is made between being heroic and doing what you have to do to see the next day." -brydbry ๐ฃ๏ธ "Friday runs fantastic games that feature tense combat and brilliant world building, as well as incredibly well acted NPCs." -Raven ๐ฃ๏ธ "Friday always comes to the table with enthusiasm. Combat is highly engaging and a roller coaster ride of excitement! Always on the edge of my seat up until the very end." -Chris ๐ฃ๏ธ "[Friday's Countess is] #BossBitch unironically. Extremely enigmatic, difficult to read, polite yet cold, cunning. Definitely lawful evil" -Dusk ๐ฃ๏ธ "[Friday's Countess is] highly intelligent with a great force of personality. Cold, calculating with a dark cruelty beneath a veneer of aristocratic charm." -Russell Curse of Strahd is a fantastic campaign where you and other unlucky visitors to the Demi-Plane of Barovia attempt to survive the horrors of the Countess. A few things about me: I'm friendly to beginners, I voice act and bring all the assets you need to have an immersive experience. Before the campaign I'll have everyone fill out surveys on their preferences for lines, veils, and consent. Let's have fun being spooky together. She Is The Ancient credit: https://beththebard.com/ https://www.dmsguild.com/product/369197?affiliate_id=2821891 Cover art by Yorsy Hernandez: https://www.artstation.com/yorsyh
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
About me
๐ 5'11" 37 she/they ๐ณ๏ธโโง๏ธ๐ณ๏ธโ๐ ๐ฉธ 6'2" 400 Ancient/Land in DnD ๐งโโ๏ธ You can expect: ๐ HOT GOSSIP at pre-game chat. ๐ฐRECREATIONAL ANXIETY during horror sessions. ๐HEART PALPS when NPCs flirt. ๐ช๐ปDRAMATIC combat encounters. ๐EMOTIONALLY AVAILABLE VILLAINS everywhere. Hey y'all! I work from home as a game designer, writer, and professional yapper. Just as I build my professional teams to be diverse and inclusive, I expect those vibes in my community so that I foster the best possible experience in roleplaying. My players go from complete strangers to good internet buddies over the months they spend together and if that's what you're looking for - then one of my tables is for you. Many of my campaigns range in length from 1-2 years, ideally. Often when completing a campaign my tables choose another game or campaign to continue gaming together. I do not use ChatGPT, MidJourney, or other automation (theft) platforms. ECONOMIC PAIN RELIEF: My tables are built to last despite the growing economic uncertainty. Typically I can sustain 1 or 2 long-term players at the table who have recently had a life changing event. Reduced fee or free seats for those suffering from economic upheaval are available on request for my players to keep the group together. We're all trying our best.
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Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
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Storytelling
Sets the Mood
Friday is a lovely gamemaster who takes time to work with players on making characters that fit in with the setting, incorporating backstories and building stories collaboratively. I've played 5e, Heart, and Coriolis with them so far, and their ability to run multiple games and run them smoothly is something I'm envious of. Highly recommend!!!
If you want truly fun, safe, inclusive, unique, personalized gaming experiences, honestly, the best thing you'll ever do for yourself is click that button and book a session with Friday. I could count on one hand the amount of times I've truly experienced anything noteworthy, worth telling stories about, in casual games with friends. But in less than a month with this amazing DM, I've witnessed (and been subjected) to enough wild, emotional, and just plain hilarious moments to last me a lifetime, with no signs that it's going to stop any time soon. As great as Friday is as a DM (10 out of 10, easily), the sorts of players she draws is the icing on the cake. You'll feel like you're among friends whether you're in on Session 0, or jumping in to the middle of a campaign - that's just the sort of environment Friday fosters at her tables. Whether you're just looking for consistent adventures or trying to become a better player (or both, like me), gaming with Friday is the best decision you'll ever make.
Keep in mind this is for a Barovia campaign so this is scary horror vampire land where you're probably going to get eaten or driven mad or both! I've referred to this game as recreational anxiety or more stressful scooby-doo to my friends. It's tense, but in the same way that watching a scary movie can be intense yet enjoyable since you know ultimately you're safe. This is like having remote control of one of the characters in the scary movie so you can try all the things you think your (hopefully smarter and more perceptive than mine) character would do to win or escape and see how it works out (or doesn't) in real time. The threat of PC death or injury makes the decisions feel more impactful but Friday still leaves room for funny hijinks to relieve some pressure. Your character won't feel safe, but you certainly will!
SHE THREW MY CHARACTER DOWN AN ELEVATOR SHAFT....And it was so much fun. Friday is the first paid GM I have ever played with, and she has been worth every penny. She takes the time to work with each player and to integrate their Characters into the story, and can make fun, interesting NPCs on the fly. She creates a fun, safe, and welcoming environment to play in, so you don't have to worry about any toxic players. If you want to have the Ultimate Curse of Countess Strahd experience, she's your gal. She's run it enough that you are basically fighting the Countess herself. Friday knows Castle Ravenloft and Barovia like the back of her hand. She also runs other games. I've played Pathfinder 2, Starfinder, Daggerheart, and Alien RPG with her. As GM myself, I've learned a lot about GMing just from playing in Friday's games. If you want to have a good time and have a fun table, do yourself a favor and sign up for one of her games.
Character creation
Creating your character
Our session 0 will give everyone time to chat about mutual bonds with which to tie their PCs together if they like. Session 1 we're diving in!
Weekly Sundays! Current party: Level 4 - Paladin, Sorceror, Druid, Barbarian. Getting started is easy. If you join after the campaign is in progress: โ Read the brief setting info โ Safety/Consent checklist โ Make a PC โ Chat with me
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Mic, Discord, Forge Foundry account, DnD Beyond account.
What isFriday brings to the table
I'll be bringing 3D Unreal engine maps, animated theater of the mind maps with sound FX and music, and DnD Beyond content sharing. I'll be bringing a heavy narrative to the table and enable your heroes dark tale of survival against the seemingly inevitable darkness of the Barovia - The Countess who rules this domain haunts every corner.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Headphones
Internet
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How isFriday creates a safe table
Gothic Horror Body Horror Psychological Horror We will go over safety tools and consent in Session 0. I regularly check in with my players and try to meet their needs to ensure everyone is having the best time possible.