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A One-Week TTRPG Intro Text Game Free At The Narrative Universe

A One-Week TTRPG Intro Text Game Free At The Narrative Universe

Homebrew Game | Campaign

About the adventure

Boosted Experience: How Our Free Week Works for You Your journey begins with a free week of gameplay, offering an immersive taste of the Narrative Universe! Here’s what to expect: Sign Up & Play: Once you sign up, you’ll be dropped into a custom single-player game, designed to give you a month’s worth of adventure in just one week. Complete Your Mini-Campaign: Engage in a rich storyline filled with challenges, character development, and exciting twists. Multiple check-ins are available to help you stay immersed. Make the Most of It: By checking in regularly, you’ll experience the full depth of your mini-campaign. This week is designed to give you maximum enjoyment and value. Continue Your Adventure: After the week ends, you’ll have the choice to keep playing! Stick with your single-player game for a premium experience or join a group game for a community-driven adventure. There’s no pressure—just endless possibilities and fun!

4.9

(14)

3 years on StartPlaying

8 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Teacher, Rule of Cool

Average response time: 1 hour

Response rate: 100%

Game Master Reviews (14)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Creativity

Teacher

Rule of Cool

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DM Rax

New review

Played 2 sessions

I discovered Joshua Orsak’s text-based TTRPG system by chance, luckily found the free version, and was instantly hooked. The solo unlimited creativity format drew me in. I upgraded early to the paid version, dropped around $80 USD bucks for a monthly text experience, and haven’t regretted it, we are in our first week and boy oh boy what a thrill. As a DM, I learned a lot from these quick sessions and quickly add this text flavor to my group—everyone loved the fast-paced, interactive style. Joshua’s own ruleset keeps momentum high. If you can play with him, do it. You won’t regret the immersive, thrilling experience. Remember... Here, your choices matter!

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Zac

Played 6 sessions

Having a great time being in Joshua’s game. He is always willing to explain things fully and will give you the time he has. I am glad I joined up.

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AngharadMac

His stories are so compelling due to the game system being adaptable to any genre or realm from any media source you'd like to play in. I've been surprised and delighted and brought to tears with the plot lines. Games can be super serious or silly to the point of farcical. I love it! Been subscribed for 2 years and I will never leave!

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Kara

Playing in the Orsak Narrative Universe is an incredible experience. My one-on-one games have helped me improve my improvisation skills, and are helping me become a better DM myself. Playing by post solves the age old problem of ttrpgs: scheduling. It's roleplay on a more forgiving and consistent schedule, with time to think and craft your responses. I can check in on my games every day, and never have to miss or go weeks or months between games. The text-based games are fun, interactive, and easy to engage with. I love my characters and have had so many amazing moments -- here are just a few examples. Playing out a game based on Pride and Prejudice and Zombies with a group of women who became like sisters to me both in an out of game. Playing a toon imp who journeyed through Hell and back, and finding love and happiness at the end of her story. Playing a housecat druid who gladly gave up her life to save the Christmas Trees she protected. Currently I am playing an Ink Mage who works her magic through runes and contracts... the possibilities are truly endless!

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Illuminati Human

Joshua is extremely friendly and incredibly imaginative person. Not only does he manage over 50 text games at once, but keeps them all exciting and engaging while connecting plot threads from one game to another in absolutely incredible ways. He makes it enjoyable not just to play with him, but even just to read or watch the games he DMs. Cannot recommend enough.

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Gina

Josh has put together a Narrative Experience unlike any that I have been part of before. I have played with him in both live games (audio) and in text based game, the experience has been stellar in both cases. Josh is one of the most original, out-of-the-box Dungeon Masters, I have ever had the privilege to play with. I came to the ONU, Josh for his text based games, something to fill my day (retiree) with a creative outlet. I have played Edna Mode's, grandniece, Etta who kicked the Grand Puba of Cancer into oblivion (very satisfying); a Psuedo-fairy Pegasus, who is running her own empire; a very young looking teenager, Herbie, who wants to be an Inspector and is now playing in an arena as a Hyde-Wolf hybrid. If you can think of an idea, Josh will let you create it. I have genuinely felt comfortable in my game play here, having the ability to express things I would not dream of. This space is the safest group/server, I've ever played with. I know you will love your game experience. This is your sign to let Josh take you on your next TTRPG adventure.

Additional tables

165 available

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1 NEEDED TO START

Custom / Sunday - 1:00 AM UTC

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4 SEATS LEFT

Custom / Sunday - 2:00 AM UTC

Apr 6 / Session 0

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READY TO START

Custom / Sunday - 12:00 AM UTC

1 / 100 Seats filled

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Custom / Sunday - 4:00 AM UTC

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Additional details

How to prepare

How Should Players Prepare? You’ll need the following: The ability to text on Discord A Discord account for voice chat No rulebook knowledge required—just bring your creativity and excitement!

What I provide

A custom-tailored narrative that fits your character’s goals and playstyle A well-curated and long-running discord community steeped in narrative universe lore and rules Collaborative storytelling with the Rule of Cool in full effect I also bring a dynamic storytelling style with character voices, vivid descriptions, and fast-paced action with 30 years of GMing experience, over 30,000 hours at the table and 10 years professional GMing experience. Your character will be at the heart of every decision and plot twist.

Gameplay details

This is a single-player game which is our primary safety tool. This game is completely customed designed for you, according to your wants, needs, expectations and boundaries.

Content warnings

• Violence

Safety tools used

Session 0

How will character creation work

Character creation happens during Session 0 or before the first session. We’ll work together to ensure your story fits the character you want to play Starting Level: Any Stats: Rolled or standard array (your choice) Books Allowed: None required.

Players can expect

Combat / Tactics

Medium

Roleplay

Medium

Puzzles

Medium

Experience level

Open to all

Platforms used

Discord

1 NEEDED TO START
Free

Each player will be charged when a session starts.

Details

Custom / Sunday - 8:00 AM UTC

1-7 Hour duration

0 / 5 Seats filled

Requirements

Experience required: Open to all

Age: 18+

This game will begin once 1 players have joined