The Mothership Series - Episode 3 - Black Tide Extraction
Space; the endless void... Do you have what it takes to survive out in the darkness?
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About the adventure
Episode 3: A high-paying contract. A locked-down research outpost. A client who refuses to be known. Through the black market channels, your team of mercenaries has been offered a lucrative but dangerous job: infiltrate an oceanic research facility and retrieve two critical assets - a biological sample and classified research files. The pay is substantial, but the details are sparse. The client’s identity? Completely off-limits. Ask too many questions, and you’ll find your reputation... and maybe more, buried at sea. The outpost was abandoned under unusual circumstances. Communications are down, security measures are still active, and whatever they were studying in the deep… might still be down there. Get in. Get the assets. Get out, before whatever happened to the last crew happens to you. ☠️ Sci-fi horror & tension-filled exploration 🌊 Deep-sea facility with unknown threats 💰 High-risk, high-reward black market job Do you have what it takes to survive? This is a mini campaign of 3-4 episodic sessions using the Mothership RPG system. It will be grim and gritty.
$20.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Wednesday – 10:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
1 / 6 Seats Filled
GAME MASTER
Ryan M
he/him
5.0
(21)
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
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Meet the Game Master
5.0
(21)
2 years on StartPlaying
193 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Inclusive, Sets the Mood
About me
I have been playing D&D for just over 5 years and took on the role of DM for friends 4 years ago. I have since run multiple campaigns and one shots among various groups, both friends and strangers. I love getting together with a group to tell a story and I love the creative and organizational challenges required of being a DM. I always look to meet those challenges head on in the best way for the players at my table. There's nothing better than a session full of laughter, fun, and maybe a little tension as we build a story and world together. I'm looking forward to meeting you at the table and seeing where our story goes!
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Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Inclusive
Sets the Mood
Sam
Played 80 sessions
Ryan is a solid GM; I can highly recommend him without hesitation. I loved playing with Ryan and our group. Ryan set a great tone, told the story well, set good pacing and kept us on track without stifling creativity. The balance between role play and battles was spot on for me (I love the battles but role play is what makes it all worth it for me). He was patient with the range of DnD and technology experience our group came with. Thank you Ryan!
Scott
Played 49 sessions
Ryan is detail oriented and prepared. He has deep knowledge of all things DND. He allows players to be creative and is inclusive.
Andrew
Played 46 sessions
Ryan is a great DM! Every session is exciting and I always feel like the party is making progress in the story. He is also very knowledgeable about game mechanics which allows for more freedom in how the party makes that progress. It always feels like we are in control (even when we’re not). 10/10
Aubrey
Played 6 sessions
Had a great time with Ryan. He was detailed oriented, allowed players to be creative and explore roleplaying, and was helpful whenever anyone had a question.
Franklin
Played 6 sessions
Was a great session 0. Set expectations and answered any questions we had.
Jeffrey
Played 2 sessions
Fantastic Game Master, highly recommend. I was completely new to Mothership, he walked me through everything thoroughly and easily. The actual game was a blast, he is great at setting the mood and building the world. Would definitely play more games with him running the show. A+
Character creation
Creating your character
We will create characters during Session 0 or separately via Discord if necessary.
This will be an open seat "campaign". Players are welcome to join for individual sessions or for the entire Series of One Shots. As long as we have the minimum number of players (2), the session will run.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
- Working Mic (Possibly headset if background noise is an issue) - Webcam preferred, though not necessary - Computer/Laptop (Foundry doesn't work from a phone, but we can find ways to accommodate in a pinch occasionally) - A desire to explore a new world and embrace the horror
What Ryan M brings to the table
I will bring a well prepared story, a healthy love for improv, digital maps and handouts, hopefully a few surprises, and a desire for everyone to have a great time at the table.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Internet
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Ryan M creates a safe table
Discord/Session 0 will be used to establish your character, answer any questions you have, as well as establish safety tools so that we can all ensure everyone has a good time.
Content warnings
Safety tools used
Additional tables
1 available
Weekly / Tuesday – 11:30 PM UTC
5 / 6 Seats Filled
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