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[Learn to Play] Delve into the fabled Tomb of the Sphinxes!
You join the throng who come to Drake's Pass chasing rumors of a room made of pure gold: the legendary Tomb of the Three Sphinxes.
$9.00
/ Session
Details
Once / Tuesday - 10:30 PM UTC
Apr 22
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
3 / 5 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Have you heard the hype about Shadowdark RPG? Come experience it with a Game Master who is equal parts supportive sage and impartial arbiter. This adventure, written by ELVEN TOWER and featuring maps from Domille's Wondrous Works, pushes novice adventurers into a dungeon where traps and death are around every corner. To deliver a fast-paced and occasionally brutal game experience focused on player enjoyment, pregenerated characters are provided, or you can make your own. You may die, but you'll having fun doing it! The game is about playing the hand you're dealt and striving against the odds, so it's fitting that it starts with stats rolled 3d6 down the line. Four classes are all we need: Fighter, Priest, Wizard, Thief. You discover your character by playing them, and your next character is just a few dice rolls away. If you've played D&D, you already know how to play. If not, the simple character sheet is a breeze to pick up. Pack your torch to stave off the encroaching darkness, take a deep breath, and step into the Shadowdark with me!
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(18)
4 years on StartPlaying
23 games hosted
Highly rated for: Knows the Rules, Sets the Mood, Teacher
Average response time: 23 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
Hi folks, I'm Dwayne, aka Joorrekiin: a game master, editor, and educator who loves RPGs for both their collaborative elements and the ability of mechanics and random chance to inspire a world of imagination. People who play in games with me say my style is immersive, engaging, and centers the player experience. ABOUT ME: As a Gen Xer, I was there for the Satanic Panic and can appreciate the nostalgia of Stranger Things. After stepping away from RPGs for a time, I returned to the hobby in 2019 - just in time for the pandemic boom in online play. My skills were shaped by hundreds of hours in VTTs and Discord. That's where several of my close adult friendships were forged. I use technology to enhance gameplay while also ensuring everyone feels welcome and engaged. Let's collaborate to make a memorable story together!
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Creating your character
Characters will be provided on my discord server. You may also make your own. Shadowdarklings.net is the official character creator from the Arcane Library, publisher of Shadowdark RPG. Active Ancestries: Dwarf, Elf, Goblin, Half-Orc, Halfling, Human Active Classes: Fighter, Priest, Thief, Wizard
Shadowdark RPG is hot for a reason: it's gritty, tense, and dark, yet also dead simple and full of freedom. Delve into danger without the benefit of plot armor or superhero powers, survive with your wits and luck, and return with your haul. This delve faithfully represents the core mechanics and the spirit of the game. I strive to give the best simulation of sitting around a table. Looking for more than a one-shot? See my other listings, which include weekly campaigns.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Please have: -stable Internet connection, computer, and browser -microphone and headphones. -webcam (optional) -Discord account Join my discord server to gain access to: - the Player Quickstart Guide or download FREE here: https://www.thearcanelibrary.com/products/shadowdark-rpg-quickstart-set-pdf - pregenerated characters
What Joorrekiin (Dwayne) brings to the table
Voice will be on Discord. Please have a mic and headphones. Speakers cause echo. Our VTT is owlbear.rodeo and the Shadowdark digital character extension is enabled. You may also use a pencil and paper character sheet for the authentic old-school feel. I stick to rules as intended, with a little bit of kindness backed in to this learn-to-play, and deliver a fast-paced and occasionally brutal game experience focused on player enjoyment. You may die, but you'll have fun doing it!
Homebrew rules
- maximum hit die roll at level 1, plus of minus CON modifier (L1 only) - luck cannot be used on critical failures - melee critical successes: you may choose to double number of targets (if two are in range) instead of doubling dice. - death timers are rolled by the GM. Players still roll their d20s and can spend a luck token to reroll the d20.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Microphone
Headphones
Internet
Pen & Paper
Platforms used
Safety
How Joorrekiin (Dwayne) creates a safe table
We play with an open door, meaning anyone can step away for a moment for any reason and their characters will be in a perfectly safe stasis during that time. Breaks are planned as the group transitions between adventure phases. Character death is a high probability and players may re-enter the game with a new character immediately or after a short break.
Content warnings
Safety tools used