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[PbP Duet] A Dramatic Narrative-First DnD Inspired by BitD

[PbP Duet] A Dramatic Narrative-First DnD Inspired by BitD

Grimwild, Forged in the Dark | Campaign

About the adventure

You are the spark in a world of medieval intrigue and wild magic. A daring heist under enchanted mists, a whispered pact with infernal powers, a sword clash in ancient halls, or a spell that reshapes destiny—your story is waiting to be written. If you’re bold enough to embrace it —You’ll carve a legacy in a realm of danger, ambition, and opportunity with your companions You’ll create Adventurers bound by fate, necessity, or shared goals, navigating sprawling kingdoms and shadowy alleys where forgotten gods stir and ancient power lies buried. But every player has their ambitions, and your party’s journey will be shaped by the choices you make together. Will you be daring scoundrels chasing fortune, heroes battling an encroaching darkness, or something in between? This game thrives on your imagination. Plot daring escapades, forge alliances, or revel in your spoils while bracing for the chaos. The cycle of ambition and consequence never ends, and your choices will shape the world. The realm is yours to claim, the dice are in your hands—will you seize the moment? Find out more about the system at https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/507201/grimwild-free-edition?src=hottest_filtered Theme and Mood: Chasing Dreams Together with Dramatic Friends Adventurers gather and resolve both their own and the party's story arcs as they adventure. Players can spend "Story" to shine a spotlight on themselves or others. Then introduce Character Details into the Narrative to regain the "Story", making Scenes much more dramatic. Touchstones: 1. Dungeon Meshi 2. Log Horizon 3. Grimgar: Ashes and Illusions

Recruiting notes

This will be an Asynchronous Play-by-Post game in Discord. Depending on the duo's activity, I offer at least 1 message/post daily and more reactive/additional posts. My usual active time is 7.00 am to 11.59 pm (GMT+8). Nonetheless, I will do my best to ensure you have fun at the table! Players who play 4 or more Sessions with me may request an official PDF of the Grimwild: Cinematic Fantasy Roleplaying Rulebook registered under their email. Those who reach 6, 8, 10 or more Sessions may also request an official PDF of one of the three Grimwild Supplements (Exploration Deck, Gaelenvale or Nevermore) of the player's choice at each milestone.

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Less than a year on StartPlaying

48 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Teacher, Knows the Rules

Average response time: 1 hour

Response rate: 100%

Game Master Reviews (20)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Creativity

Teacher

Knows the Rules

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Susan

New review

He's so patient with teaching the rules, very knowledgeable, and great at disseminating the information to make it understandable. He's been great rolling with our crazy ideas and helping us figure out how to make it happen. His organization is also impressive, he has thought of everything his players need ahead of time and has everything clearly laid out, while still being able to happily roll with those of us who are more seat-of-our-pants. I'm very grateful to be part of this game.

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Zain Day

New review

Played 2 sessions

From the start Max here was great. Open to discussing in all the detail needed as well as moving past that which you don't really care about. He is great at teaching the rules and puts forth the effort to deliver what he promises. Certainly recommend him!

Zach avatar

Zach

New review

Max is a fantastic GM. He's creative, attentive, and seems to genuinely have fun while taking his role at the table seriously. I look forward to playing with him again.

Mortem avatar

Mortem

Played 2 sessions

I enjoyed my time as a player, however it should be noted that his games, as most play by post games, are reliant on other player activity through the week, and they often stall. This isn't the fault of the gm but should be mentioned

Jabril Collins avatar

Jabril Collins

Played 9 sessions

Great GM, fun atmosphere and great stories and worldbuilding. 100% recommend.

Orlok avatar

Orlok

Played 12 sessions

Amazing job allowing the unexpected to happen! Tons of fun!

Additional tables

2 available

1 NEEDED TO START

Weekly / Monday - 3:30 PM UTC

0 / 1 Seats filled

3 NEEDED TO START

Bi-weekly / Monday - 11:00 PM UTC

0 / 5 Seats filled

Additional details

How to prepare

You must have Discord, as we will be posting there. It will be text only. When requested, a live voice session can be arranged to explain the Grimwild system or create/modify a new/existing character. You must read the game rules due to the nature of the used game system and PbPs. Nonetheless, I will do my absolute best to be a guide and helper when a rule is forgotten or misunderstood, and the rest are always willing to lend a hand too!

What I provide

PDFs of the Grimwild V1.3 Core Rulebook and a Shared Character Keeper will be shared with all players. I also own the Exploration Deck Supplement, Gaelenvale, Nevermore so you can expect additional rules to be used to liven the game up and pose more challenges to you. I'm also an avid content creator, so everyone feels free to charge at me with your crazy ideas, no need to hold back your wild Story beats. Expect me to have an open mindset yet be argumentative when we discuss how to achieve what you want with the fiction in consideration. I'll post reference images such as item art, character portraits, sceneries, or maps into Discord if their presence will contribute to the game. I like to keep every NPC unique through their spins of distinctive traits, appearances, and/or habits. I hope you will like how the NPCs are presented. Hopefully, the same applies to every other interaction in my game. I have confidence in creating a story we can enjoy together, as such, I expect you all to come in with the same mindset and be active in not just rollplay but also roleplay. Seeing we are all here to have fun, rules can and will be modified to suit the table's needs.

Gameplay details

"Session 0" lasts for a week and will be held (possibly Live) to break the ice between us, lay down the rules of the table, set up and confirm player expectations, give a brief world introduction, and create characters together. Character Templates are available to choose from and modify. A living Lines and Veil document will also be sent during this session, it can be edited anytime throughout the game, and I will check it before the first post I make every day and everyone else is urged to do the same. During the game, if something you are uncomfortable with arises, please immediately discuss it with the group and express your needs or wants for how the play should continue. You are required to inform the group if you cannot post for more than 24 hours. However, sharing the reason(s) for your discomfort is optional and will not be judged. Your opinions of the game, whether an issue or a good part, will be asked for and read biweekly or monthly. However, you are encouraged to comment on your initiative about the game. Star and Wishes questions will also be sent alongside so I can draft the following weeks' posts based on what you like and want.

Content warnings

• Alcohol Use

• Animal Death

• Blood

• Cults

• Curing of Disabilities

• Death

• Devils / Demons / Fiends

• Drugs (addiction, use, withdrawal)

• Fire

• Freezing

• Insects

• Language/Cursing

• Murder

• Scars

• Snakes

• Spiders

• Violence

Safety tools used

Debriefing

Lines and Veils

Luxton Technique

Monte Cook RPG Consent Checklist

Open Door

Session 0

Stars and Wishes

How will character creation work

Feel free to bring a rough draft of what you want to play or your character can do and a simple (as in adaptable) backstory, in any format you prefer. The actual character creation process will be done during "Session 0" with everyone. Otherwise, it is only us, alongside anyone interested in a separate channel if "Session 0" has ended. Your character will start with default starting values, and the details will be explained during "Session 0." (Optionally, you may scour the Grimwild Rulebook/Character Keeper beforehand for it.) All official sources are allowed. Custom Content will be permitted for use on a case-by-case basis after I review it, with the clause that I can edit/rebalance it when required.

Players can expect

Combat / Tactics

High

Roleplay

High

Puzzles

Low

Experience level

Open to all

Platforms used

Discord

Text/Play by Post

Theater of the Mind

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/ Session

Each player will be charged when a session starts.

Details

Weekly / Saturday - 9:30 AM UTC

1-1 Hour duration

0 / 2 Seats filled

Requirements

Experience required: Open to all

Age: 18+

This game will begin once 2 players have joined