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The Aristocrats Arenaš³ļøāā§ļøš³ļøāš(Hunger Games Inspo)
Step into The Arena, where survival means killing for sport and fame is your way out. Will you rise as a legend to millionsāor lose yourself fully?
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Weekly / Friday - 1:30 AM UTC
Feb 20 / Session 21
Session Duration / 2ā3 hours
4 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Campaign Overview: In a world where spectacle is the highest currency and death is prime-time entertainment, The Arena stands as the crown jewel of bloodsport. Once a mysterious island of arcane anomalies and forgotten ruins, it has been transformed into the stage for the most elite and brutal show on the continent. Competitors arenāt just chosenātheyāre hired, volunteered, or sold into a life of fame, fortune, and inevitable betrayal. You are one of them: a contender selected to live within the Arenaās ever-shifting landscape. Youāll fight to surviveānot just monsters and rivals, but the insatiable eyes of the world watching your every move. Every skirmish is televised. Every alliance is broadcast. Every kill could be the key to winning the audienceās heart... or losing your humanity. There are only two ways to leave: be the last one standingāor earn enough fame to be bought out by your devoted fans. But will they love the real you⦠or the version you perform? Play to survive. Perform to win. Bleed for the crowd. Campaign Details: System: D&D 5e with light homebrew (Fame mechanics, audience boons, survival rules) Level: Starting at Level 3 Focus: Roleplay, strategy, survival, PvPvE dynamics Tone: Gritty, Performative, High-Stakes, Satirical Dystopia Style: Long-term survival in a living, breathing arena; downtime scenes for interviews, sponsorships, and fame-building; combat interspersed with social maneuvering Victory Conditions: Be the last living competitor Gain enough Fame + Favor to be bought out by the audience
Meet the Game Master
1 year on StartPlaying
121 games hosted
Highly rated for: Inclusive, Teacher, Creativity
About me
Helloooooo! Iām Grae (they/them) your intuitive, theatrical, and community-driven Dungeon Master šš I bring big storytelling energy, quick-witted improv, and a deep love for inclusive tables. Iāve been running games for over a year now, lovingly cultivating a community of malicious misfits (affectionate š). I specialize in crafting emotional and thematic worlds with vivid plots, impactful social encounters, and characters that stick with you long after the session ends. With me, youāll get: š³ļøāš A table that celebrates what makes you you both in and above the table š” Custom-built worlds, plots, and character arcs built with love and passion š Semi professional improv & fully committed NPCs š Silly, campy, occasionally spicy energy grounded in gritty, emotional storytelling. š§²A digital community of story loving nerds that support each other in our real life adventures! Letās build something awesome together. Join an adventure or commission one made just for you. The table is waiting for you. No generative AI ( I'll use an AI note-taker in session with consent from players ,GM Assistant)
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Creating your character
In Session 0, characters will be created using the basic dnd beyond character creation system starting at level 4. If a player wishes to use an already built character they can message me directly to review. I base stats on the 4d6 manual roll method. No additional books are needed.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
You should have a webcam, mic, and internet. Accounts on Discord, Zoom, and DND beyond. We can make characters together or you can use a pre-made character. You don't need to read rules ahead of time.
What Captain Grae brings to the table
You Will Need: -discord -zoom -dnd beyond AND/OR a set of dice and character sheet -something for notes taking -3 pieces of index card sized paper and a pen/pencil I Will Bring: -pre made characters -The Players Handbook and Dungeon Masters Guide -hand-drawn maps/props/npcs (when applicable)
Homebrew rules
I build my homebrew rules based on the world with the ultimate goal of allowing characters to tell the best story possible. In Session 0, I go over game specific homebrew or mods to dnd 5e and can answer any specfic questions in Session 0.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Microphone
Webcam
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Safety
How Captain Grae creates a safe table
Safety Tools: Session 0- In our session zero I will explain how I use these safety tools, give links to my consent checkin, and we will talk about goals and what feels good for our sessions. We will also build characters and backgrounds for players who want to build a character. Consent Checkin- I will send an email that contains my consent checklist as well as lines and veils documents that can be filled out before session 1. Breaks- Breaks can be asked for whenever and I will find natural pauses in story for them. My guild line is approx. 1-2 10min breaks a session. X, N, O cards- cards can be spoken or shown on screen physically with camera.
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