Curse of Strahd[PbP]|Hunt creatures of the night!|LVL3-11π§
Dungeons & Dragons 5e | Campaign
About the adventure
Vampires are a symbol of the corruption of humanity, a mortal soul transformed beyond salvation and condemned to travel the earth as a starving beast. My love for them and the other monsters of the night turned my attention on Curse of Strahd, a different kind of DND module: π Immerse yourself in Barovia, a bleak territory surrounded by mist and horrific creatures from levels 3 to 11 π πβπ¨ Your enemies are always moving, every choice has his consequences πβπ¨ π¦ Enjoy a mythic cast of NPCs and the development of bonds and rivalries π¦ π Confront the dark themes and the iconic entities of the domains of dread π π§ New players are welcome to this campaign, player agency and creativity are going to be very important π§ Are you ready to save Barovia from the curse that has consumed it? How much are you willing to sacrifice to be a hero? βοΈ This is a play-by-post campaign and we will play asynchronously. Players can contribute whenever they have the time, great for people with busy schedules or living in different places.βοΈ βI comit to 1 long DM post each day in the evenings (UK time), and a shorter message in the morning to reply to any questions. More replies/posts will vary due to my availability throughout the day.β
Game style
Rule of Cool (RoC)
βRule of Coolβ emphasizes creative story beats over sticking to a systemβs 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
βRoleplay Heavyβ 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.
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671 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Creativity, Inclusive
Average response time: 24+ hours
Response rate: 100%
Game Master Reviews (63)
Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Storytelling
Creativity
Inclusive
I recently had the pleasure of experiencing a Dungeons & Dragons campaign run by an exceptional Game Master (GM), and I can't recommend him highly enough. His storytelling abilities truly elevate the entire gaming experience. From the very beginning, he expertly wove an intricate narrative that captured the imagination of all players at the table. He has a talent for crafting engaging plots, creating memorable characters, and building a vibrant world that feels alive. Each session was an adventure filled with unexpected twists and turns that kept us on the edge of our seats. What sets him apart is not just his ability to tell a good story but his skill in adapting to the player's choices and actions. He creates a dynamic environment where our decisions have real consequences, allowing for a sense of agency that makes the game feel personal and immersive. Moreover, he brings a unique flair to each character's voice and personality, making interactions lively and entertaining. His enthusiasm is contagious, and it inspires everyone to invest in the story and their characters deeply. In summary, if you're looking for an incredible GM who is a master storyteller, look no further. His creativity, adaptability, and passion for the game make every session an unforgettable experience. I can't wait for our next adventure!
I've had the greatest pleasure of being part of Miguel's games. It grew into a deep and engaging experience that pulls you into an incredible world and story that Miguel creates. He is a phenomenal DM, super supportive, creative and enthusiastic with every role he takes on for NPCs and as an OUTSTANDING storyteller. He brings characters to life and helps you integrate your main character and other players UNITED in an such an organic way that brings you full throttle into this world full of meaningful battles worthy of retelling and thrilling challenges suiting your personal journey or goals that inspires more self-motivation to invest into it. The story your character becomes a part of can really grow on you as you realize at some point regardless of your role-playing experience you just breathe life into your own character building each game. I both sincerely and strongly recommend anyone to choose Miguel as your DM regardless of whatever time you can commit to his games, I guarantee you will have a ton of fun and a wonderful experience creating the greatest story possible in the world of Dungeons and Dragons.
Additional tables
1 available
Weekly / Sunday - 1:30 AM UTC
0 / 6 Seats Filled
Additional details
How to prepare
π€ A Discord Account π€ π²A Roll20 Account (For maps during combat)π² π»A PC or laptopπ» πInternet Connectionπ π±A DnD Beyond account for access to your sheet.π±
What I provide
I'll bring a premium subscription to Roll20 and DnDBeyond so we can enjoy dynamic lightning, maps and handouts from the original module, grim music to give a darker feeling to the campaign and some bought or customized maps to bring more freedom outside of the original module to our games.
Gameplay details
The RPG safety checklist will be given in my discord channel for the game. Please fill it out and send it to me during the first week. I am happy to arrange private meetings and calls as the players required. I encourage players to message me and give me their stars and wishes every week.
Content warnings
β’ Abuse
β’ Alcoholism
β’ Alcohol Use
β’ Blood
β’ Body Horror
β’ Character Death
β’ Child Death
β’ Classism
β’ Curing of Disabilities
β’ Death
β’ Drowning
β’ Drugs (addiction, use, withdrawal)
β’ Extreme Violence
β’ Genocide
β’ Gore
β’ Hangings
β’ Kidnapping
β’ Language/Cursing
β’ Lifechanging Injury
β’ Mental Illness
β’ Mind alteration
β’ Mind Control
β’ Murder
β’ Nightmares about Traumatic Events
β’ Police Brutality
β’ Racism
β’ Scars
β’ Sexism
β’ Spiders
β’ Torture
Safety tools used
β’ Breaks
β’ Debriefing
β’ Luxton Technique Discussion
β’ Open Door
β’ Session 0
How will character creation work
The campaign is going to be from levels 1 to 12 using the new character creation rules in the new PHB and I will help you create the concept along with the different relations with the rest of the party. Things to take into account: -Where going to use DnDBeyond character sheets. -Point-Buy characters. -All the oficial races, classes, subclasses and backgrounds are allowed -Multiclassing is allowed, rebuilding your character if you are not having fun with him is also always on the table (It's easy to find in game explanations) -Special boons and situations could happen due to story reasons, expect to (sometimes) have a greater power-level than characters from your level.
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
Medium
Roleplay
High
Puzzles
Low
Experience level
Beginner
Platforms used
β’ Discord
β’ Roll20
β’ D&D Beyond
$20.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Weekly / Saturday - 10:00 PM UTC
3 Hour Duration
0 / 5 Seats Filled
Requirements
Experience required: Beginner
Age: 18+