🐉Tyranny of Dragons👑 Play by Post Duet 📫
Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign
About the adventure
🐉Welcome to Greenest, a tiny little village in the Green Hills, where many a young adventurer like yourselves have started their careers. But as you approach, there is smoke everywhere, and screams of horror as a dragon circles overhead. Kobolds plunder houses and chase villagers. Greenest is under attack! 🛡️Your quest is to save the town, then figure out who (or what) is responsible for the attack, and figure out how to put an end to their tyranny. 🧝This officially published collection of adventures will take your adventurer from levels 3-9, then continuing with the second half of Tyranny of Dragons in "The Rise of Tiamat" all the way to level 17 and beyond. 🏳️🌈Beginner friendly and inclusive.
Game style
Theater of the Mind
“Theater of the Mind” uses little to no visuals for scene settings and combat. Instead, the narrative imagery comes from the Game Master’s descriptions and character action and movement comes from Players’ descriptions.
Rules as Written (RaW)
Games that are ran “Rules as Written” emphasize realism and stick to the letter of the rules, allowing players to explore creative solutions while still operating under a consistent rule set. Players have the ability to utilize the rules in creative ways to create awesome characters and moments in the game.
Rule of Cool (RoC)
“Rule of Cool” emphasizes creative story beats over sticking to a system’s rules as written. Players have the ability to push the limits of the rules or even break core rule mechanics at times if the Game Master thinks it is interesting, fun, or cool enough.
Roleplay Heavy
“Roleplay Heavy” games place the focus on the story, the characters, and the world they live within, and tend to lean hard into the various roleplaying elements of the game. These games will frequently find the party talking with NPCs, exploring the personal elements of their backstories, or even having emotional moments around the camp fire.
This is a solo game between one player and the GM. This is an asynchronous play-by-post game.
5.0
(35)
3 years on StartPlaying
358 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Inclusive, Voices
Game Master Reviews (35)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Inclusive
Voices
Booga
Played 9 sessions
I recently had the pleasure of participating in a play-by-post D&D campaign led by one of the most exceptional DMs I've encountered on SPG. Tavin's consistency and ability to make every session engaging and fun set him apart. He masterfully wove the story, kept the pace perfect, and made each interaction memorable. If you're looking for a DM who genuinely loves the game and knows how to bring it to life, look no further. Highly recommended!
Jason
Played 16 sessions
Tavin is an exceptional DM that focuses on showcasing fun character moments, sharing an immersive world with his players, and performing as engaging NPCs (with excellent voices to back them up). Very good for new and veteran players alike. Definitely try to get in one of his games if you can!
Meneur2Jeu (Remy)
Played 46 sessions
I have been playing 1-to-1 Play-By-Post with Tavin for several weeks the Ghost of Saltmarsh module. Our gaming experience has been very good so far. Tav is a very good DM, he is nice, he makes the effort of the description and tries to offer me good quality maps, his posts come at a good pace, but above all I particularly appreciate his way of opening and allowing his players to express their creativity. Tav climbs on the podium of the 3 best DMs with whom I have been able to play so far on StartPlaying.
KnightHiraeth
Played 13 sessions
I'm a first time player, and Tavin has been a patient and forgiving DM, keeping the game moving while keeping me from looking too dumb in front of the other adventurers! He does great at focusing on the bigger picture for me while attending to enough details to keep everyone else entertained. The game is surpassing all my expectations so far!
Night
Played 13 sessions
From the very first session, it was clear that Tavin is a master of the craft. His ability to weave intricate and immersive stories is nothing short of extraordinary. Each session was a captivating journey filled with suspense, excitement, and unforgettable moments.
Michael
Played 5 sessions
Runs play by post incredibly. Allows and encourages player creativity.
Additional details
How to prepare
▶️Please join the Discord as soon as you receive the invite — this is our home for all things related to the campaign. 🔗Once you join this game, you'll have access to the prep materials that will include a link to the private Discord server, a link to the DnDBeyond campaign, and a link to the OwlbearRodeo virtual table top. 🎙️You'll need Discord, a web browser (for maps), and the Beyond20 extension for dice rolls. 👋New to StartPlaying.Games? Get $10 off your first session by creating an account through my referral link: https://startplaying.games/referral/cl1cj9js04v6mbopk2b2i9hd6
What I provide
✨Everything else! 🔮I have paid subscriptions for all the tools we use, tons of DnDBeyond material ready to share, loot tracker, quest log, character voices and maps, so all you really need to do is get here!
Gameplay details
🎲You can always buy a Natural 20 on any roll for $5. 💬I like to keep my games PG-13, though there may be some adult language. 🙅♀️Refences of any kind to sexual assualt are not welcome. ☠️Inescapable to D&D or other fantasy settings in general, there will be violence and peril. Monsters and NPCs will be hurt or killed. Player characters might die. While descriptions will generally be mild, there will be occasionally gory details. 🙋🏿In-game disagreements amongst Elves and Dwarves can invoke real-world emotions to negative and hurtful BIPOC stereotypes. In a number of situations, I aim to positively highlight the cultural differences between in-game groups and individuals, in order to maintain a respectful experience for players of all backgrounds. While I am in no way an expert on real-world topics of racism and bigotry, I ask my players to act in good faith to avoid harmful behavior. 📗This is an officially published D&D adventure, so there won't be much to make anyone feel uncomfortable. Prior to the session, players will be asked to fill out a checklist showing what content they are or are not comfortable with; I will present the compiled (anonymous) results for the group to discuss and agree upon. Other safety tools listed below will also help to ensure everyone feels safe and has fun.
Content warnings
• Language/Cursing
• Violence
• Death
• Blood
Safety tools used
• Breaks
• Lines and Veils
• Monte Cook RPG Consent Checklist
• Open Door
• Session 0
• Stars and Wishes
How will character creation work
3️⃣We'll create Level 3 characters and roll stats in the Discord channel leading up to the adventure. 🤔Need a hand? I'll help you navigate each step. You can also choose play one of the pre-made characters I've whipped up for this module. 🐉We use DnDBeyond for character sheets and rolls during our sessions. I have a bunch of paid content you are free to take advantage of to create your hero. 👍Send me any questions about your minmaxed race/class/background/equipment builds in Discord, where we can all share ideas.
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
Low
Roleplay
High
Puzzles
Medium
Experience level
Open to all
Platforms used
• D&D Beyond
• Discord
• Owlbear Rodeo
• Text/Play by Post
$40.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Weekly / Friday - 11:00 PM UTC
Jun 20 / Session 6
1-2 Hour Duration
0 / 3 Seats Filled
Schedule
Requirements
Experience required: Open to all
Age: 18+