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Wildemount: Tick, Tick, Kaboom! [5e, PBP, Asynchronous]

Wildemount: Tick, Tick, Kaboom! [5e, PBP, Asynchronous]

Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign

About the adventure

The war between the Dwendalian Empire and the Kryn Dynasty of Xhorhas is escalating fast. An explosion in the heart of the Empire releases a dangerous criminal. Is the tide of the war turning? Is the end finally in sight, or is this only the beginning of something far more devastating? Heroes are needed now, more than ever. Set in the Critical Role universe, this homebrew campaign uses the prewritten mini-adventure "Dangerous Designs" as a springboard to launch your characters into a quest of their own making! This will be a character-driven story, where your choices matter. You need no prior knowledge of any Critical Role campaign or media. All the information you require to get your character fully integrated will be provided during session 0. This game uses the the Play-by-Post format. Play-by-Post has been around for almost as long as D&D has, and is best suited to those of us who just do not have the time to play a full session every week. With Play-by-Post, you play to your schedule in a relaxed, fun and safe online environment.

1 year on StartPlaying

6 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Inclusive

Average response time: 3 hours

Response rate: 100%

Additional details

How to prepare

You will need: 1. a Discord account, 2. a D&DBeyond account (free), and 3. an Owlbear Rodeo account (free). OPTIONAL: You may wish to read through "Explorer's Guide to Wildemount" to get a better understanding of the setting, though this is not mandatory. I have access to a digital copy that will be shared with players.

What I provide

I will be using Discord as the forum for our game (text only, so no need for a camera or microphone!) I will also be using Owlbear Rodeo for battle maps, and D&DBeyond for characters. I love roleplaying and combat, though I generally favour the former. With me, there is almost always a noncombative option, and I invite my players to try anything they like to avoid unnecessary fighting. That is, if they *want* to avoid fighting... My favourite part in any game begins when a player throws caution to the wind and says, "I want to try something crazy," because you know you're in for a treat! I embrace the Rule of Cool whenever possible, especially in character-driven moments, to encourage players to push the boat out and give it a shot. Just hope that the dice are in your favour too!
 I aim to post 2-3 times per day to advance the story, while also being around to answer any queries players may have. Play-by-post is a much slower format than face-to-face games, and I want to remedy this as best I can.

Gameplay details

I will be providing a RPG Safety Tools checklist of themes for players to fill out anonymously. As your Dungeon Master, it is my duty and responsibility to ensure everyone has the best time possible in a safe environment. Communication and trust are key - if there is anything that is making you uncomfortable in the game, I will do my best to fix and resolve the problem as quickly as possible.

Content warnings

Safety tools used

Lines and Veils

Monte Cook RPG Consent Checklist

Open Door

Session 0

X, N, and O Cards

How will character creation work

We will be using D&DBeyond to create characters. Full character creation rules will be discussed during session 0. We will start with the mini-adventure "Dangerous Designs" from "Explorer's Guide to Wildemount." This will cover levels 1-3.


Players can expect

Combat / Tactics

Medium

Roleplay

Medium

Puzzles

Low

Experience level

Open to all

Platforms used

Discord

D&D Beyond

Owlbear Rodeo

FULL
$15.00

/ Session

Each player will be charged when a session starts.

Details

Weekly / Friday - 12:00 AM UTC

May 16 / Session 6

1-50 Hour Duration

5 / 5 Seats Filled

Schedule

Fri, May 16 | 12:00 AM - Session 6

Fri, May 23 | 12:00 AM - Session 7

Fri, May 30 | 12:00 AM - Session 8

Fri, Jun 06 | 12:00 AM - Session 9

Fri, Jun 13 | 12:00 AM - Session 10

Fri, Jun 20 | 12:00 AM - Session 11

Fri, Jun 27 | 12:00 AM - Session 12

Requirements

Experience required: Open to all

Age: 18+