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Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage (LVL 1-20!)

Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage (LVL 1-20!)

Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign

About the adventure

Chop, chop, chop! This is one of the few adventures that takes you all the way to LVL20! :) Spend an evening drinking in the Yawning Portal. Laugh with your friends. And then, when a simple bar fight isn't enough to get your blood pressure rising... Grab a few bottles of booze and make your way into the Undermountain. Meet interesting monsters - and kill them! :) Find treasures and nightmares beyond your wildest imagination - and finally: The mad mage... In the city of Waterdeep rests a tavern called the Yawning Portal, named after the gaping pit in its common room. At the bottom of this crumbling shaft is a labyrinthine dungeon shunned by all but the most daring adventurers. Known as Undermountain, this dungeon is the domain of the mad wizard Halaster Blackcloak. Long has the Mad Mage dwelt in these forlorn depths, seeding his lair with monsters, traps, and mysteries—to what end is a constant source of speculation and concern.

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Less than a year on StartPlaying

219 games hosted

Highly rated for: Teacher, Creativity, Inclusive

Average response time: 4 hours

Response rate: 100%

Game Master Reviews (61)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Teacher

Creativity

Inclusive

Eli avatar

Eli

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Played 1 sessions

Chris is a very good GM and patient professor ☺️

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Sankaku

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Played 1 sessions

Very patient and helped me teach my dad in his first time playing! Made some great Die Hard references too!

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Rich

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Played 1 sessions

I was a first time player. Chris was patient, great explaining the game, strategy, options, etc. Chris made it fun and we connected on "Diehard" movies.

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Rochelle

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Played 2 sessions

Chris was great on my first time ever playing DnD! Very welcoming and kind and funny, too.

Jorge avatar

Jorge

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Played 4 sessions

Very helpful and enthusiastic!

Jonathan avatar

Jonathan

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Played 6 sessions

I had an absolute blast learning how to play with Chris and would heartily recommend you check out a session with him. I’ll be signing up for a campaign with him immediately

Additional tables

2 available

3 NEEDED TO START

Weekly / Tuesday - 7:00 PM UTC

0 / 5 Seats Filled

3 NEEDED TO START

Weekly / Thursday - 10:00 AM UTC

0 / 5 Seats Filled

Additional details

How to prepare

- Make sure your mike, headset and internet works. - Use a computer or laptop (Roll20 doesn't really work with tablets) - Install the beyond20 extension for chrome - Think about the character you like to play and his backstory. - Prepare to have fun! :)

What I provide

WHAT I PROVIDE Gameplay interface, maps, & dice rolling will be provided via Roll20. Access to game materials and links will be provided in the Prep Materials section after you join. GAMEPLAY DETAILS Players can expect session zero to cover introductions, the group dynamic (alignment/character preferences, lines and veils, etc.), explanations for what the adventure entails as well as expectations for what the players are looking to find. Any house rules or game settings, such as XP leveling, will also be discussed at this time. During sessions they can expect quick flow into or out of combat, some occasional voice work, good knowledge of the rules, and a sharp keeping of start and stop times so we can keep to schedule. Each session will end with a period of questions and comments so I can better gauge how things are going and apply course correct as needed. Every few sessions will also end with a special variation of feedback so we can really hone in on that best game that everyone will enjoy and remember. I will also be available outside of session times for questions and comments if needed.

Gameplay details

SAFETY TOOLS USED • Session Zero • Debriefing • Open Door • Aftercare YOU SHALL BE COMFORTABLE! In Session Zero we will discuss if there is content that you don't want to see in this game. I will make sure that they will not be included. For example: I will never create a situation in which children are hurt.

Content warnings

• Alcohol Use

• Blood

• Character Death

• Death

• Drowning

• Fire

• Language/Cursing

• Kidnapping

• Mind Control

• Murder

• Hostages

• Violence

Safety tools used

Aftercare

Debriefing

Session 0

X, N, and O Cards

How will character creation work

In Session Zero we will create your character. We will also discuss if there is content that you don't want to see in this game. I will make sure that they will not be included. For example: I will never create a situation in which children are hurt.

Players can expect

Combat / Tactics

High

Roleplay

Low

Puzzles

Low

Experience level

Beginner

Platforms used

Roll20

Discord

D&D Beyond

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2 SEATS LEFT
$22.00

/ Session

Each player will be charged when a session starts.

Details

Weekly / Thursday - 3:15 PM UTC

Apr 10 / Session 3

2-3 Hour Duration

3 / 5 Seats Filled

Schedule

Thu, Apr 10 | 3:15 PM - Session 3

Thu, Apr 17 | 3:15 PM - Session 4

Thu, Apr 24 | 3:15 PM - Session 5

Thu, May 01 | 3:15 PM - Session 6

Thu, May 08 | 3:15 PM - Session 7

Thu, May 15 | 3:15 PM - Session 8

Requirements

Experience required: Beginner

Age: 18+