The Gaptooth train heist - a play by post Adventure
you found out about gold on the gaptooth train - how will you get it?
About the adventure
Welcome to the dying days of the Old West inspired by the world of Red Dead Redemption. Set in the twilight of the American frontier, this game drops you into a lawless land where the line between justice and revenge is as thin as a the blade of your bowie knife. The world is changing fast — the railroads are stretching further, the government is tightening its grip, and men and women who once thrived on freedom are being pushed to the edge. You’ll play as outlaws, lawmen, ex-soldiers, bounty hunters, and wanderers — the broken and the bold — all trying to survive, thrive, or carve your legacy into a land that doesn’t forgive mistakes. Whether you're building a gang, cleaning up a dusty town, or running from a past that won’t let you go, your story is yours to shape. Trust is rare, bullets are cheap, and your choices will echo across every canyon and campfire. This campaign focuses on the harsh realities of the West: loyalty and betrayal, personal code versus survival, and the gray areas where most folks live and die. Expect tense standoffs, train heists, cattle rustling, and the raw struggle for power in a land slipping from wild freedom into modern control. If you've ever dreamed of living out a Western legend this is your chance to saddle up.
Game style
Rules as Written (RaW)
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Game themes
$13.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Monday – 3:30 PM UTC
Session Duration / 1–99 hours
1 / 6 Seats Filled
GAME MASTER
JulmDM
5.0
(2)
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
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Meet the Game Master
5.0
(2)
1 year on StartPlaying
10 games hosted
Highly rated for: Knows the Rules, Teacher, Creativity
Average response time: 24+ hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
Long time GM of mainstream and niche Systems.
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Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Knows the Rules
Teacher
Creativity
Tamas
Played 5 sessions
Played PbP with Julm and it was a great experience! He was patient and always there to help out with the rules and outlining options when I was stuck, while leaving plenty of space for creativity. He done a great job with bringing Hyborean age to life with descriptive and meaningful posts that was easy to riff on. Looking forward to play with him again!
Thermik
Played 1 sessions
I was new to the game system and Julm was very patient and welcoming. I definitely felt the freedom to be creative and give a character its own voice. Julm worked our actions smoothly into an entertaining, dangerous, and exciting story in the Conan universe. Great fun!
Character creation
Creating your character
You can bring your own character or take a pregen. Of course i am happy to help you create your perfect hero for the western frontier
Word’s out: the mine at Gaptooth Breach just struck a rich vein, and they’re moving a heavy gold shipment east to Armadillo under tight guard. It's riding in a reinforced rail car, escorted by Pinkertons and a few hired guns who shoot first and bury later. The train rolls at dawn. Quiet desert, one way in, one way out. It’s a high-risk job with a high reward — enough gold to disappear forever… or buy your way to the top of the frontier food chain. Get in, get the gold, and get gone — before the law or the desert itself swallows you whole.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
think about what type of hero you want to play and about your lines and veils
What JulmDM brings to the table
To facilitate you own story in the wild west i will bring all the necessary game materials (Books, VTT with maps, dice rollers, visual aids, discord server) You can check out the server here: https://discord.gg/dPenPuj8Sy the first week is a free trial period to make sure you are happy with the game before committing
Homebrew rules
none
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Platforms used
Safety
How JulmDM creates a safe table
i will discuss lines and veils with each individual player, in private, prior to starting the game.
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