Curse of Strahd Play by Post
The mists whisper of dark bargains where survival demands sacrificing your soul. Will you make deals to escape Strahd's domain alive?
$15.00
/ Session
Details
Weekly / Thursday – 6:00 PM UTC
Jul 17 / Session 2
1–999 Hour Duration
3 / 6 Seats Filled
Schedule
About the adventure
Dim light and flickering candles created eerie shadows across the room. A grand table surrounds you, with bewildered strangers all around. From the shadows, a commanding figure emerges, capturing everyone’s focus. Greetings, adventurers! As your Dungeon Master, I’ve called you here for a unique adventure. Ravenloft’s Barovia feels the stirring of ancient evil awakening after a long slumber.. As brave heroes, you are tasked with uncovering the secrets of this cursed land. Your journey will bring you to Count Strahd’s doorstep. The howling wind and ominous storm clouds foreshadow the darkness awaiting you. But fear not, you are all extraordinary adventurers. Each of you possesses unique skills, abilities, and a love of adventure, making you stand out. You’ll need to traverse treacherous Barovia, combat evil, and finally defeat the vampire lord to succeed. Or do you? Barovia is a land of powerful forces and deals can be made? Who says Barovia could not have a new king or queen? Ready to delve into Ravenloft’s depths, face your darkest fears, and defeat its master? Aware that your lives are at stake, will you accept Count Strahd’s dinner invitation? Are you brave, determined, and adventurous? Then come with me on this terrifying journey. Begin your Ravenloft adventure and let your bravery become a legend…or a warning for others foolish enough to challenge Strahd. The power to choose is in your hands, adventurers. Ready to rise to the occasion and demonstrate your skills? ____________________________________________________________________ Hello, all, This is a D&D 5E game played asynchronously via Discord’s play-by-post system. You don’t need experience with D&D 5E or play-by-post games. We will be using Discord, D&D Beyond, and Owlbear Rodeo for the game. Here’s what you can anticipate from me as your DM: I typically post at least one detailed entry each day, sometimes more. To ensure noticeable character progression, despite PBP’s slower nature compared to in-person games, I adopt a quicker pace for adventures. My expectations of you as a player: Activity: This has nothing to do with post length or your Avrae experience—I’ll help you with both. This just means you need to participate with the group. A party’s actions shape the game world; the DM only shapes their experience. If something comes up and you need to take a break, just let me know, and we can work around it. Feel free to message me at Shadow84321 on Discord if you have any questions, or simply feel free to message me here.
Game style
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Play By Post
Roleplay Heavy
Combat Heavy
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
About me
Creativity and fun are at the heart of our game, designed to keep both players and myself engaged through inventive strategies. As the game master, I strive to strike a balance between role-play, player interaction, and combat, tailoring it according to the scenario. While I aim for the success of the group, I also want to ensure that you relish the challenge. If there's a seemingly impossible feat you want to achieve in the game, don't hesitate to tell me. Let's work together to make it possible.
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Creating your character
We'll be using D&D Beyond and starting at level 1. During our session 0, we will determine the stat setup for your characters. I'll be granting certain feats at level 1 to enhance your characters' abilities. While I plan to allow a degree of freedom in character creation, keep in mind that Curse of Strahd is a roleplay-rich environment. If you have something extraordinary in mind for your character, I might allow it, but I challenge you to craft a compelling character backstory to justify those unique aspects.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Join me on Discord, where I will create a private chat for us to discuss your character. We'll bounce ideas off each other, explore concepts, and develop backstories. To participate, you'll need a Discord account and a D&D Beyond account. We will also incorporate Owlbear Rodeo into our sessions.
What Shadow brings to the table
As your Dungeon Master, I am committed to providing an immersive and engaging experience for all players. To enhance our gameplay, I offer the following: D&D Beyond Content: I have nearly all the player content unlocked on D&D Beyond, which I will share with you by adding you to our campaign. This grants you access to a wide array of character options, allowing you to fully customize your hero to suit your playstyle and the campaign setting. Discord for Sessions: We will use Discord for our game sessions, ensuring clear communication and a platform for roleplaying and out-of-game discussions. Owlbear Rodeo for Combat: To make our battles more engaging and tactical, we will utilize Owlbear Rodeo as our Virtual Tabletop (VTT). This will allow me to present custom maps and tokens, bringing the world to life and making combat more immersive. As for my GM style, I strive to create a balance between roleplaying, exploration, and combat. I enjoy bringing NPCs to life with distinct mannerisms, making each interaction memorable. During combat, I aim to make encounters challenging and tactical, encouraging teamwork and strategic thinking. While I generally adhere to the Rules as Written, I am not averse to embracing the Rule of Cool when it serves the story and creates unforgettable moments for the players. You can expect a game that prioritizes character development, narrative depth, and player agency. I will work with each of you to weave your character's backstory into the larger tapestry of the campaign, ensuring that your hero's journey is meaningful and impactful. Above all, my goal is to facilitate a fun, engaging, and collaborative storytelling experience for everyone involved. I am open to feedback and suggestions, and I will do my utmost to create a game that everyone can enjoy. Get ready to embark on an epic adventure in the world of "Curse of Strahd"!
Equipment needed to play
Mobile Phone
Platforms used
Safety
How Shadow creates a safe table
The Curse of Strahd campaign is aimed at a mature audience. This may include scenes depicting violence, horror, corpses and various scary and perhaps traumatic elements, the occasional use of coarse language by both in-game characters and players, and the exploration of mature subject matter from time to time. If you have any questions or concerns about the adventure's content or the use of safety tools, please feel free to contact me via message. As the Dungeon Master, your comfort and well-being as a player are my top priorities.
Content warnings
Safety tools used