(PbP): WANTED - SWORDS FOR HIRE
When legendary monster-hunter Barnabee Ketch’s entire last crew meets an untimely end, you’re offered a once-in-a-lifetime seat aboard his airship, Cl
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Weekly / Tuesday – 8:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 3.5–4 hours
5 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
A combat centric 'encounter of the week' style adventure in the Play-by-Post format! For those looking to get right into the action and roll some dice. If you crave intense battles where strategy and teamwork are critical to survival, then this is the adventure for you. Sharpen your swords, ready your spells, and prepare for a challenging journey where every decision counts! Every city, town, or hamlet on the Sword Coast has a notice board peppered with parchments, each one usually a mundane plea or offer: a farmer needing extra fieldhands, a child searching for a lost pet, or a merchant peddling trinkets. But every so often, a true, desperate call for help appears, boldly written: “Wanted – Swords for Hire.” These are the jobs beyond the skill of any local guard, and exactly the kind of work Barnabee Ketch has devoted his life to seeking. Renowned from Baldur's Gate to Luskan and across the Trackless Sea, the eccentric Barnabee soars through the skies in his airship, the Cloud Cutter, with his cadre of seasoned swords for hire ready to take on any foe. ~Sometimes, however, the job is a little too big~ Lucky for you, due to the unfortunate passing of Barnabee’s entire previous crew, he is now looking to bring on a new team and is willing to give you a shot!
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Meet the Game Master
5.0
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Less than a year on StartPlaying
35 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, World Builder
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
Greetings, friends! I’m Chris, and I bring over 17 years of experience as a GM to our adventures. As a 3D artist and storyteller, Dungeons and Dragons has become the perfect outlet for my diverse creative passions. With more than a decade studying 3D environment art and game design, I’m excited to see what incredible stories we can craft together. Let’s embark on this journey and create unforgettable experiences!
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Creating your character
Sessions Zero: - Characters creation will be a collaborative process during Session Zero. This will also be an opportunity to address any questions you have about the rules or the world, helping to ground your characters and enrich the overall narrative. *Session Zero will be free to all players. As a Play-by-Post game, Session Zero will encompass the first session week. * - Lvl 1 start - Point Buy (27) or Standard-array stats - Any race, class and background from any published work (WOTC or 3rd party). If you desire to play something non-standard, I will work with you to accommodate your choice within the world but Limitations may arise.
Current party composition: - Tornik: Human, sorcerer - Xali: Elf, wizard - Malotur: Dwarf, fighter - R'vaya Z'Likyr: Changling, Warlock
What to expect
Preparing for the session
First time player? - D&D 5e experience is not required. Newcomers will learn quickly through engaged support. Discord: - Each session will be conducted in a Play-by-Post format entirely on Discord. You’ll need a free Discord account, which can be accessed via web app, desktop app, or mobile app. Avrae Bot: - Dice rolling, character integration, and other quality of life functions will be supported in Discord through the Avrae bot. No existing experience with Avrae is required. Supporting documentation can be found here: https://avrae.readthedocs.io/en/stable/ D&D Beyond: - D&D Beyond will be used for creating and maintaining your character sheet. It can then be linked to Discord through the Avrae bot to support automation features.
What 3DM brings to the table
💥D&D Beyond Master Tier Subscription to support character creation. 💥Immersion: - Battlemaps will be used to support combat encounters. These maps will be posted in Discord and updated each turn to display each character or NPC movement. An alpha-numeric grid system will be included on each battlemap to support ease of reference. Every battlemap is personally crafted with a focus on detail and playability, utilizing a combination of Dungeondraft (with Crosshead Studios assets), Dungeon Alchemist, and Unreal Engine. Every map is created with sound level design principles, ensuring maximum strategic choice. - Over 3TB of high-quality miniature STL files which I convert and optimize for use as 2D tokens. Each figure is digitally painted to deliver an unparalleled experience. - In Play-by-Post games, I provide detailed and descriptive narration that engages all the senses, immersing players in the reality of the situation and their character’s surroundings.
Homebrew rules
🕹️House Rules: - Resources for spell components will not be tracked rather a focus or component pouch will stand in for material components to streamline and balance game play. - Optional equipment and weapon upgrade system using "The Complete Armorer's Handbook" (PDF provided to players). - Flanking +2 to attack roll - Drinking potions is a bonus action
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How 3DM creates a safe table
⚔️ Combat/RP Ratio: 80% combat, 20% RP. 🏅 Leveling: We will be using milestone leveling based on story driven progression. ☠️ Tone: Tone may vary widely depending on the particular quest underway. Horror themes while not a consistent through line, will occasionally be explored. 📜Posting Frequency: Request player posting frequency of once per day to maintain narrative progression and maximize player value. Let me know if you will not be available for a day or longer and I will be happy to work with you.
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