🗡️ Way of the Wicked – Be the Villain

How to prepare

Before we begin your villainous journey, here’s what you’ll need to join the game: 🎧 Mic Required No webcam needed, but a working microphone is essential for clear group communication. 🌐 Accounts & Tools A free Roll20 account (I provide the Premium features) A Discord account (used for voice chat and updates) 📖 Reading & Materials I will provide the Way of the Wicked Player’s Guide—please read the introduction and crime list No need to read the full Pathfinder rules if you're new—I’ll walk you through the important parts 📝 Character Creation We’ll create your character before the first session—I’ll help you build it step-by-step if needed Choose a crime you’re guilty of (no innocent PCs!) Come with a dark concept ready: someone who can say yes to power, revenge, and Asmodeus 🕒 Session 0 We’ll cover tone, consent, safety tools, and character connections Expect light RP and worldbuilding, not a full adventure session yet

What I provide

As your GM, I bring a dark, cinematic, and immersive experience where you become the villain—and every decision matters. Expect an intense narrative with high-stakes choices, tactical battles, and moral ambiguity. Here’s what you can expect from my table: 🎲 Roll20 Premium Tools Full use of Roll20 Premium, including: Dynamic lighting for dramatic reveals and tense dungeon crawls Custom maps tailored for each scene, from prison escapes to courtly infiltrations Automated character sheets, macros, and streamlined combat Fog of war and lighting effects to heighten tension 🎭 GM Style Roleplay-Driven: Rich character moments, intense villain dialogue, and room for schemes Tactical Combat: Combat is deadly, strategic, and rewarding—but never dragged out Narrative Consequences: Your actions will reshape the world, for better or worse Rule of Cool meets Rules-As-Written: I honor the rules, but cinematic moments are always encouraged when earned 🎧 Immersive Elements Ambient music & soundscapes for mood Character voices for major NPCs Visual handouts and props delivered via Roll20 and Discord Optional session recaps for continuity 📚 Campaign Materials Access to a player primer and crime-selection guide Custom tokens for characters and enemies Player-safe lore handouts Optional faction and NPC reference sheets 👥 Player-Focused Philosophy Every player has narrative weight I encourage teamwork, cleverness, and twisted ambition There’s no "main character"—you all shape the story

Gameplay details

Safety Tools & Session Zero This campaign explores mature themes including villainy, manipulation, and moral inversion. To ensure a safe, respectful, and enjoyable experience for everyone, I use the following safety tools: 📝 Lines & Veils A digital Lines and Veils form will be shared before Session 0 using Google Forms or StartPlaying’s built-in tools. Players may add or adjust items anonymously at any time during the campaign. 🗣️ Session 0 – What We’ll Cover Player introductions & expectations Lines, veils, and hard limits Tone and consent for mature/evil content Party dynamics & PvP boundaries Safety mechanics (X/N/O, retcons, fade-to-black) Basic mechanics & character creation overview Scheduling, communication, and tech setup ⛔ X/N/O Cards (Digital + Verbal Options) Players may use text chat or voice/video indicators (X = stop, N = pause/neutral, O = good to go). A discreet “tap-out” system is always in place for scenes that become too intense. I frequently check in with players both in-game and post-session. 🤝 Aftercare & Check-ins I offer 5–10 minutes of debrief time after each session for feedback, emotional grounding, or offloading. Players can also message me privately post-session if they prefer. 🔄 Ongoing Consent Consent is ongoing and revocable. If a theme or NPC ever becomes uncomfortable, just say so—I’ll adjust or fade it out without question.

Content warnings

Safety tools used

How will character creation work

🛠️ Character Creation Character creation will happen before the first session, so we can jump right into the story. I’ll guide players step-by-step in a dedicated Session 0 or via private messages/voice, depending on your preference. Here’s how we’ll build your villain: 📌 System: Pathfinder 1st Edition 📈 Stats: “Focus and Foible” method (as detailed in the Player’s Guide) One stat at 18 (your Focus) One stat at 8 (your Foible) Roll 1d10 + 7 four times for the remaining stats (no rerolls) 🎲 Starting Level: 1 💰 Starting Gear: None (you begin imprisoned in Branderscar) 📚 Books Allowed: All official Pathfinder 1e Paizo books No 3rd-party or homebrew content (except the Way of the Wicked Player’s Guide) No Paladins or Good alignments Anti-paladins may be any evil alignment with my approval Talk to me if you want to play a rare race, gunslinger, or anything Eastern (e.g. Samurai/Ninja) 🧙 Alignment Requirement: Lawful Evil is preferred Neutral Evil, Neutral, or Lawful Neutral also allowed No Good or Chaotic characters All characters must be guilty of their crime and able to join Asmodeus’s cult 📄 Player's Guide Provided: You’ll receive the official Way of the Wicked Player’s Guide PDF with all options, crimes, and background info.

Combat / Tactics

Medium

Roleplay

High

Puzzles

Medium

Experience level

Intermediate