Waterdeep: Dragon Heist | 2024 Rules | Level 10+ | Urban Game
Waterdeep, a city of intrigue and deceit with dangers found around every corner. Where those looking to make a name for themselves rise and fall.
$20.00
/ Session
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Weekly / Saturday - 6:00 PM UTC
Apr 18 / Session 136
Session Duration / 4 hours
4 / 5 Seats Filled
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Meet your party members
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About the adventure
Welcome to Waterdeep, the Crown of the North, where a wondrous tale began with Adventurers gathering at the Yawning Portal. Volothamp Geddarm, the famous explorer and raconteur, had a quest for them — one that ultimately entangled them in a bitter conflict between the Xanathar's Thieves' Guild and the Zhentarim, a plot to turn Waterdeep into an Undead wasteland and much more as the Characters took ownership of Trollskull Manor and became Heroes of Waterdeep. Now you too find yourself in the City of Splendors with much greater prizes (and possibly dangers) waiting to be claimed. ――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――― Putting an emphasis on the heist part of Waterdeep: Dragon Heist, this Campaign will incorporate elements of its sequel, Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage and the more recent Keys from the Golden Vault, plus other works. Allowing for a far more climactic and satisfying story.
Game style
Combat Heavy
Roleplay Heavy
Sandbox / Open World
Realm Building
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
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3 years on StartPlaying
966 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Rule of Cool, Knows the Rules
Average response time: Under 1 hour
Response rate: 100%
About me
I am here to bring your fantasies to reality. To craft a shared world where you can be the Hero (or Villain) you have always wanted to be. Whether that is with something prewritten or a custom creation where you recreate your favorite Anime, Movie, TV Show, Video Game and so forth. If interested in my StartPlaying Credentials, I have been chosen to represent both 5th Edition and its 2024 revisions during the following Events: 🏅 Players Handbook Celebration (2024) 🏅 Dungeon Master's Guide Celebration (2024) 🏅 Monster Manual Celebration (2025) So, with nearly 1,000 Paid Games under my belt, not a single TPK (or permanent Player Character Death) to date (despite keeping things challenging), a 5 Star Review Rating across the board and being chosen for a number of important StartPlaying Events, you can trust that you will have a satisfying D&D experience with a cooperative & knowledgable GM who will fulfill your desired experience at the Table.
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Creating your character
Your Character Level is 10th. You do not pick a 2024 Background; instead, you pick a pre-2024 Background and an Origin (or any without a +1) Feat that makes sense for it. ―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――― All official Class and Species options are available, including Third Parties on D&D Beyond. Should you desire something Homebrew and/or from a Third Party not yet on D&D Beyond, my approval is required and may be subject to modifications, should the selection be considered imbalanced i.e. too strong and/or too weak. The optional Rules of Multiclassing and Feats are allowed. Standard Array, Point Buy and Rolling are available for Ability Scores. If Rolling, you will Roll with me present. Additionally, should you choose to Roll, I have a Mulligan Rule allowing you to reroll one Roll or the entire set of Rolls should the odds not be in your favor. Keeping the final result. ―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――― Additionally, you receive extra Items beyond Starting Equipment that include: ▶️ 8,500 PP ▶️ 40,000 GP ▶️ 1 x Magic Item of Rare (or lesser quality) ▶️ 2 x Uncommon Magic Items ▶️ 2 x Rare Magic Items ▶️ 2 x Very Rare Magic Items ▶️ 1 x Feat (Custom; if desired). ▶️ A Set of Boons You can swap Magic Items for their value in GP, purchasing accordingly afterward. Common = 100 GP, Uncommon = 400 GP, Rare = 4,000 GP, Very Rare = 40,000 GP, halved for Consumables. ⭐ There are Rules for Attuneless Magic Items. Inquire if interested.
Carnys (Kenku Undead Warlock), Gwen (Drow Assassin Rogue), Nez (Goliath Gloomstalker Ranger/Shadow Monk) and Varen (High Elf Fighter/Bladesinger Wizard). The Party is currently exploring the Other Woods, recovering after fighting a Spider Dragon and its kin, a sure sign they are getting closer and closer to the influence of the Ancient Green Dragon's Lair.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
A Mic is required for Voice Chat. Webcam is optional but helpful. Additionally, Players will need a Discord Account (for Voice Chat & More!), a D&D Beyond Account (for Character Creation and Rolling) and the Above VTT extension (for Maps).
What BIG F@%KING SWORD brings to the table
I provide all current D&D Beyond content, detailed Maps on AboveVTT, as well as engaging Music for more immersive Encounters.
Homebrew rules
📌 A Feat (Custom upon request) at Character Creation. 📌 A number of Factions and powerful NPCs such as the Harpers and a Cloud Giantess (Cloud Giant Castle included). 📌 The Clout & Coin, formerly Trollskull Manor. Where you gain all manner of perks.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Internet
Headphones
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How BIG F@%KING SWORD creates a safe table
I will go over what to expect from the Game, recommend Types of Characters who will excel during it and offer guidance in general for Character Creation, as well as gauge interest in each Pillar of Play, plus more, so best to fit the game to each Player's needs and wants. Additionally, I will go over D&D Beyond and AboveVTT for those unfamiliar with either platform.
Content warnings
Safety tools used