Curse of Strahd: A Dread Lord's Invitation
Fall into the cursed darkness of Barovia, home to evil most malevolent. Take heart, dear mortal, and fight hard- or you'll never see the sun again.
$20.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Saturday - 1:30 AM UTC
Mar 7 / Session 27
Session Duration / 3.5–4 hours
Campaign Length / Up to 40 Sessions
3 / 5 Seats Filled
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Schedule
Meet your party members
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About the adventure
Welcome, adventurers. Enter freely, and of your own will. The letter asked you to come to Barovia. You and your adventurer friends were promised fame and fortune if you would only render aid to those in need. The letter said nothing of being caught by the mists, trapped against your will by the children of the night. Now its a struggle to survive. You and your friends must scour a dark realm in a gambit to escape from the machinations of the Dark Lord- or succumb to the CURSE OF STRAHD. A modern day classic, CURSE OF STRAHD is a reimagining of one of the best experiences that Dungeons and Dragons has ever had on offer. Players can expect a tactical, crunchy combat experience with death ever grasping at their heels. Barovia is not always kind to newcomers, so an intermediate level of experience is recommended, but I welcome new players at all times. In off-hours, I offer answers to questions, guidance on player builds, and am happy to communicate as much as desired. I offer a free session zero to all players. So, grab yourself a seat at the table, shine up your dice, and let's weave a spinetingling tale!
Game style
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
5.0
(12)
3 years on StartPlaying
206 games hosted
Highly rated for: Storytelling, Creativity, Rule of Cool
About me
Welcome fellow adventurers! Pull up a chair, enjoy a drink, and let's roll some dice! With eight years of DM experience, I know what makes players tick. I love crafting experiences that both push players to the edge of their seats and eke out those tiny moments of development for their characters. If that sounds interesting, I'd love to have you at my table!
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Creating your character
Characters will start at level 1. Players will be asked to use the Standard Array when establishing their ability scores, and will use Fixed HP on level up. All official player backgrounds and races are accepted, as are the optional features and Custom Lineage set forth in "Tasha's Cauldron of Everything."
Our current party is level 4, and is currently made up of the following: Human Echo Knight Fighter, Soldier background Half-Elf Soulknife Rogue, Criminal background Human Grave Domain Cleric, Haunted One background
What to expect
Preparing for the session
In order to play, you will need a microphone in good working order. You will need to install Discord, and join the game's server when invited. You will need to sign up for a free Roll20 account if you have not already done so.
What Patrick brings to the table
I will be hosting this game on Roll20, complete with all necessary compendium sharing in-game. All maps, campaign material, items, and systems are ready to go! In addition, those who see their campaign to the end will be rewarded with a custom HeroForge mini of their surviving character in Premium Plastic, shipped to their address of choice!
Homebrew rules
Drinking a potion is a bonus action, administering it to someone else is a full action. In addition, no matter what rule set is applied, Counterspell always follows 2014 rules.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Headphones
Internet
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Patrick creates a safe table
Upon joining the game, each player will be required to fill out a copy of the Monte Cook RPG Consent Checklist. I will provide a link to the document for each player via Google Drive. Session Zero will involve character creation and confirmation, discussion about the settings and themes, and a welcoming discussion on what players can and should expect. As stated previously, Session Zero is free of charge. During gameplay, voice chat (and video, should the player be comfortable being on camera) will be handled over Discord for easy administration and scene control. Players are welcome to directly message me over Discord with their X and N cards for a real-time and private means of regulating their experience. Players will be given a 15 minute break at the two-hour mark, but players are welcome to refresh drinks, get snacks, or use the restroom so long as it does not disrupt gameplay. Players are not expected to stay in character one hundred percent of the time, but active roleplay and character development are encouraged and rewarded in-game. I have a strict open door policy, and a zero-tolerance policy for acts of harassment, discrimination, or exclusionary behaviors and language. All players are welcome at my table.
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