FASTER, PURPLE WORM! EVERYBODY DIES: At a Costume Ball! D&D 5e
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Once / Tuesday - 12:30 AM UTC
Apr 29
Session Duration / 1.5–2 hours
1 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
A glittering gala. A traitor among the elite. And something very, very big that just burst through the hull. You’ve been hired to expose a would-be betrayer during a grand masquerade aboard House Lyrandar’s greatest airship. Find the traitor, survive the scheming nobles, and maybe — just maybe — don’t get killed. Spoiler: You’re absolutely getting killed. Everyone dies. That’s the point. Get Ready: • Investigate a mystery while dodging suspicious guests and fending off chaos. • Watch the party spiral into delicious, absurd disaster. • Die heroically, stupidly, or stylishly — your choice. The Setting: A lavish flying ballroom. Velvet masks, spilled wine, whispered betrayals… and suddenly, a writhing monster that makes all your problems very small. Quick Details: • Level: 1 • Tone: Wild, frantic, hilarious, over-the-top • Death Rate: 100% (seriously) • New Players Welcome: No experience needed — just bring a sense of humor! This game leans into cartoonish violence and absurd comedy. We’ll check in on tone and comfort throughout to keep things fun for everyone. Come in costume (optional)! If you want, bring a silly in-character mask or costume idea — it’s a masquerade, after all.
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Meet the Game Master
5.0
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4 years on StartPlaying
2130 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Inclusive, Storytelling
Average response time: 7 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
Matt here! I fell in love with tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) playing Dungeons & Dragons in 1989. I was eight years old, over at my friend's house, and their older brother ran the game. Though the game only lasted three weeks, I was hooked on the story, world-building, and absolute joy of the game. However, I couldn't find anyone to run e-games or be a Game Master. So, I accepted that role and turned as many friends I could into players, then began turning any players I could find into friends. My first love is the story and characters, and combat keeps it interesting. For a long time, a company called White Wolf made my favorite games. I ran those for years and gave up on D&D because most people I found at the time liked the rules more than the story, and I could never find people who enjoyed both. Then, Critical Role brought everyone out of the woodwork! After watching their streams along with Relics and Rarities, I started to explore D&D games again. And I couldn't be happier about this! About a year ago, I started making steps to turn my 30 years of experience and passion for D&D into a full-time, sustainable career. In one year, I found terrific players and, by the grace of God, have been able to become a full-time storyteller in the TTRPG space. See you at the table! I hope you will join the games and make amazing friends as we battle and work through fantasy life together.
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Creating your character
This game will have characters of the stated created in D&D Beyond using the campaign link I will send. Characters will be made beforehand. A Discord channel is provided to aid in party make-up and for players to introduce themselves.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Webcams are preferred; a mic is required for play. Characters must be made before the session. Anyone wearing costume attire on camera will have their character be given an uncommon or greater magic item at the start of the session.
What Matt brings to the table
I will bring a prepared one shot, dnd beyond resources, and some fun!
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How Matt creates a safe table
Gameplay will have role play opportunities, npc interaction and combat. Session will be recorded and/or streamed.
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