Hold Back the Dead! (DnD 2024 Level 4)
Dungeons & Dragons 5e | One-Shot
About the adventure
Hear that? The solemn notes of a lone fiddle followed by the bellowing sound of a train whistle means you possess a one-way ticket into the unknown. Those sounds herald the arrival of the Ghostlight Express. It stills and quiets for a transient moment, allowing select souls to board before it lurches forward once more into its eternal voyage between life and death, so hop aboard! Enjoy a dreadful folktale in the gothic/victorian setting of The Crooked Moon from Avantris Entertainment. Meet interesting passengers and perhaps have your fortunes told. Deal with lost corrupted souls on the train by trapping or banishing them. Pursue the Phantom Trainhopper! Designed for level 3 characters using 2014 or 2024 DnD rules.
5.0
(72)
4 years on StartPlaying
1365 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Knows the Rules
Average response time: 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
Game Master Reviews (72)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Storytelling
Knows the Rules
LJ
Played 6 sessions
Rob was my first DM, I have never played a TTRPG before (in person or online), and it was immediately apparent that Rob is an excellent DM, despite my lack of experience. The methods of setting up and playing online was logical and straight forward enough that someone like my self with 0 experience was able to play. Any questions I did have where clearly answered, both in setup and in game. I have no complaints, it simply was a great and enjoyable experience.
Jorge Hernandez
Played 6 sessions
You ever drive down the road and you're listening to an audibook.. and the words that come out the speakers just makes you tense up.. and you're not driving anymore. You're in the room. You can hear your own breath, and instinctively try to hold it. Because the evil that's being described isn't just words, it's palpable type of sensation that travels down your back that makes you gulp as you try to not to make a sound.. And that was just with a one shot. This DM has talent. Consider me hooked.
Angelo
Played 1 sessions
It was a lot of fun. Rob is a great story teller and DM. Definitely recommend for new or experienced players.
Justin Borg
Played 17 sessions
Very open to ideas and interpretation of rules. Excellent ability to bring the group together. Would recommend again and will for sure sit at the table again.
joe
Played 1 sessions
Pick For fun story, flexible to players ideas, excellent Roll 20 mechanics as well. Well worth it.
The Chaos Goblin Aka Nic
Played 1 sessions
Very nice DM, challenging games
Additional details
How to prepare
Working microphone Discord, DnDbeyond, and Roll20 accounts (all free) Bring a good attitude and be prepared for fun!
What I provide
4 years on Startplaying with over a thousand professional games hosted. Over 30 years of experience running roleplaying games, acceptance of the strange, support for the weird, and creativity in crafting stories and managing plots that often fly off the rails. Shared content through campaigns on DnD Beyond. A growing community of great players. An extensive library of art and maps and photoshop skills to customize as needed. I can also provide access to a DnDBeyond campaign with shared resources for all your character options!
Gameplay details
These games are one-shots which may on occasion introduce content outside the warnings. Requests to avoid triggering content outside the listed warnings can be addressed before gametime. We are here to have fun in a safe environment, not add to trauma.
Content warnings
• Violence
• Death
Safety tools used
• Aftercare
• Breaks
• Lines and Veils
• Luxton Technique Discussion
• Open Door
How will character creation work
You can use a premade character supplied by me or a custom PC with the following guidelines -Level 3 (2014 or 2024 character rules but we are using base 2014 game rules) -Shared resources available for PHB, Tasha's, Xanathars', and Monsters of the Multiverse (no Strixhaven or Ravnica please) -Multiclass allowed -Point Buy or Standard Array for Ability Scores -Fixed HP -Standard Equipment plus 300gp to spend on common and uncommon items using Kassoon for prices. https://www.kassoon.com/dnd/5e/magic-item-prices/
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
Medium
Roleplay
Medium
Puzzles
Medium
Experience level
Beginner
Platforms used
• D&D Beyond
• Roll20
• Discord
$25.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Once / Tuesday - 7:30 PM UTC
Feb 4
3 Hour Duration
4 / 6 Seats Filled
Schedule
Requirements
Experience required: Beginner
Age: 18+