Chronicles of Devilport! | D&D 5E | Dark Epic Mafia Sandbox
Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign
About the adventure
Welcome to Devilport, a nasty, violent and lucrative city on the shore of the Devil Sea. Inspired by the GTA videogames in a medieval dark fantasy setting with pirates, were-sharks, gangs, duelists, and brutal and nightmarish magic. = PLOT = A group of villagers from a nearby rural area finally set foot in Devilport after decades hearing of its marvels and perils. They've been tasked with a life-or-death mission for their village: to find the magical ingredients to protect the village from a banshee's imminent attack. But things will twist rapidly in Devilport for them. Will they adapt fast enough to the intricacies of the crime-laden city? Will they survive their dangers? And most interestingly, will they thrive, gain power, and raise over its many competing factions and power-hungry inhabitants? = Custom D&D 5E = With my innovative custom take on D&D, I offer a game that combines a deep narrative experience with a crime gang sandbox setting. The sophisticated narratology involves dramatic realism and character depth, while valuing role-play over crunchiness.
I'm looking for players with attention to detail, passionate for good stories, who enjoy a multi-pov, multi-layered style of plot. This story is best suited for proactive players who don't fear taking the spotlight. Ideally, webcam and speaking in character. No experience in D&D or any ttrpg is required for this game. No books or any material is required either.
5.0
(2)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
1 game hosted
Highly rated for: Sets the Mood, Storytelling, Inclusive
Average response time: 8 hours
Response rate: 100%
Game Master Reviews (2)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Sets the Mood
Storytelling
Inclusive
Alicia
New review
Hands down one of the most fun DMs out there. Bas has got this perfect mix of storytelling and surprises that always keeps you hooked. The way he mixes creativity and mechanics is perfect, and he always make sure everyone’s involved. Can’t recommend enough!
Karel
New review
Amazing! My games with Kels have always been memorable. Maximum immersion :) And he's just a great human being to hang around with: smart, fun, imaginative, clever, creative, and goodhearted!
Additional tables
2 available
Bi-weekly / Saturday - 1:00 PM UTC
0 / 4 Seats filled
Weekly / Saturday - 9:45 PM UTC
0 / 4 Seats filled
Additional details
How to prepare
You need webcam and mic. You need some 15-20 minutes for character creation, either spent with the forms or with the videocall. Either way, character creation should be done at least 1 hour before the start of the game.
What I provide
- Extensive worldbuilding associated to my novels and other work. - Custom take on D&D to adjust it to darker, more narrative and more psychological type of games. - A living city sandbox inspired by the GTA franchise but in a dark fantasy setting. - Ambient music. - Character voices. - Strong emphasis in narration: prologues, scenes, time-lapses, etc. - Occasional written chapters or scenes sent between games as extras. - 20+ years of experience in ttrpg and fantasy writing.
Gameplay details
The players will provide lines and veils anonymously. These will be discussed on session 1 and reminded every few sessions.
Content warnings
• Alcohol Use
• Animal Death
• Blood
• Character Death
• Death
• Deep or Large Bodies of Water
• Devils / Demons / Fiends
• Extreme Violence
• Fire
• Human Trafficking (adult only)
• Murder
• Slavery
• Snakes
• Spiders
• Violence
Safety tools used
• Breaks
• Debriefing
• Lines and Veils
• Open Door
How will character creation work
IMPORTANT: Character creation will be done differently than in your usual D&D game. First, a Player Preferences form will inform me about your ttrpg taste and your expectations for this game, which I will use to tailor the game to your desires. Second, a Character Creation form will introduce you to the world, the lore, and the options you have for character creation. This might be a simple google form or, you're lucky enough, a gamified version with another app. The Character Creation process is themed and filled with in-game choices, so you will feel like playing already. Alternatively, we can have a 15-20 minute videocall beforehand and discuss everything in real time. I find this option more cumbersome due to scheduling complications, but it's up to you. Once you register for the game, you will have access to all the necessary links to dive deep into the Chronicles of Devilport.
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
Medium
Roleplay
High
Puzzles
Medium
Experience level
Open to all
Platforms used
• Roll20
• Discord
$19.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Weekly / Thursday - 5:30 PM UTC
3.5-4 Hour duration
0 / 4 Seats filled
Requirements
Experience required: Open to all
Age: 18+