Hold Back the Dead!!!

Hold Back the Dead!!!

You've been recruited to protect a fortress from an undead horde.

TYPE

One-Shot

EXPERIENCE

Open to all

AGE

18+
1 SEAT LEFT
$20.00

/ Session

Details

Once / Wednesday – 8:00 PM UTC

Mar 5

4–5 Hour Duration

5 / 6 Seats Filled

Schedule

This game will begin once 3 players have joined
About the adventure

"Ironspine Keep is all that stands before a monstrous horde sent by the villainous lich Szass Tam. The heroes must defend a section of the fortress walls from encroaching monsters and internal spies, or the region will fall to Szass Tam’s tide of death." - Hold Back the Dead This is a one-shot adventure for 4th level characters.

Game themes

Meet the Game Master
Streamer

Less than a year on StartPlaying

14 games hosted

Highly rated for: Knows the Rules, Teacher, Creativity

Average response time: Under 1 hour

Response rate: 100%

About me

DethStruck - Professional Dungeon Master About Me: I’m an experienced Dungeon Master with over 40 years of experience in tabletop role-playing games, specializing in Dungeons & Dragons and I have played quite a few others. I have a passion for storytelling, world-building, and fostering immersive experiences for players of all skill levels. Experience: Genres: Expertise in fantasy and wanting to play more horror, with a knack for adapting to player preferences. Player Engagement: Focus on collaborative storytelling, ensuring every player feels valued and invested in the narrative. Skills: World-Building: Crafting unique and rich settings with detailed lore and memorable NPCs. Adaptability: Skilled at adjusting stories on the fly based on player choices and dynamics. Rules Knowledge: Proficient in D&D, with a strong grasp of game mechanics and homebrew rules. What I Offer: Personalized Campaigns: Tailored adventures that reflect the interests and backgrounds of the players. In-Game Props and Visuals: Use of maps, miniatures, and digital tools to enhance the experience. Online/Offline Sessions: Available for in-person games or VTT.

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Character creation

Creating your character

You can either use pre-generated character or create your own character. This is a 4th level adventure. We will be using 2024 rules. Classes, subclasses, and races are all shared in D&D Beyond. Stat generation: Standard Array Hit points: Average Add one common and one uncommon magical item to your character. I will review all characters before the start of play New players are encouraged to join.

What to expect

Preparing for the session

D&D Beyond account Discord account Microphone Webcam (optional)

What DM DethStruck brings to the table

D&D Beyond D&D Maps Discord Shared books through D&D Beyond Pre-generated characters (if needed) Decades of DMing experience Be creative, get rewarded Cooperation with other players is incentivized. No PVP. Voice acting (when I can pull it off) Smart enemies, deadly combat Professional maps and handouts Mood setting music (when appropriate) I love new players and will patiently work with you This is an inclusive game, people from all backgrounds are welcome. Intolerance won't be tolerated. If I miss anything let me know.

Equipment needed to play

Computer

Headphones

Internet

Microphone

Webcam

Safety

How DM DethStruck creates a safe table

Session 0: Bring a character ready to go. We will have a quick discussion for this one-shot. Lines and Veils: Send me any specific subjects you'd like to avoid/filter. This is a pretty tame adventure but let me know either way. Stars and Wishes: I always like to know what you liked about a session and what you might want to experience in the game. X, N, O Cards: Send them via chat, hold it up on camera. Whatever works for you. My games will not contain sexual violence, sex, or player characters torturing NPCs.

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