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[4 Sessions] Learn to Play Grimwild, Break Through the Fog!
No matter your reasons, you are now in the fog. No one lost in the shroud ever returns, yet through it is your only chance of survival.
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Custom / Saturday - 4:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 1–3.5 hours
Campaign Length / 3–4 Sessions
0 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
This is a short, 4-session-long campaign. 🚨 BEACONS OF GLOOMDALE 🚨 Learn to Play Grimwild in a World Where Light is Dying — Newbies Welcome! The Beacons have fallen. Twin cities Misthaven (alchemical marvel) and Fodport (gritty industrial hub) teeter on collapse. Navigate deadly fog, panicked mobs, and lurking monstrosities — no experience needed. Uncover sabotage, outwit traps, and relight the Beacon. Will you save the world or become fog-fodder? What to Expect: ✨ Learn as You Play: Beginner-friendly guidance, simple rules, and zero judgment — just fun storytelling. 🎠Roleplay-Driven Chaos: Memorable NPCs, player-driven choices, and your character shaping the environment. ⚔️ Tactical Survival: Creative combat, deadly fog mechanics, and consequences that bite. Rule-of-Cool rules here. 🔇Weaker pronunciation/Foreign slang. English is my second language. GM Style: Patient Teacher 📚 | Chaos Connoisseur 🌪️ For Players who are new to TTRPGs or veterans craving dramatic games, love teamwork and leaving a legacy. “The fog remembers. Will you?” Heroes (and curious first-timers) wanted — consent to adventure required! Find out more about the system at https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/507201/grimwild-free-edition?src=hottest_filtered
Game style
Rules as Written (RaW)
Theater of the Mind
Roleplay Heavy
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Meet the Game Master
5.0
(27)
1 year on StartPlaying
118 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Teacher, Knows the Rules
About me
Hello, I'm MaxSoulGMz, aka Brian. I've been coordinating games, especially asynchronous play-by-post, for over five years, running many storygames from Blades in the Dark to Grimwild, with a focus on cinematic, character-first and character-driven campaigns. Let's connect, build friendships, and learn from each other! Exhibit your creativity and retain absolute player agency. Expect a collaborative, emotionally rich table where meaningful choices pave the story. Transparent metachannels so everyone’s expectations—including mine—are understood and respected. Your feedback will always be heard. I thrive on being adaptive and committed to growth, both as a GM and as someone who values strong, lasting connections in and out of the game. 🧠Want a peek at how you will play? Check out my portfolio for scene examples, testimonials, tools we'll use, and system breakdowns: 👉 MaxSoulGMz’s Portfolio: https://www.notion.so/MaxSoulGMz-s-Portfolio-21d77900be6f80678797c6989726bde0?source=copy_link If you love deep character arcs, cooperative storytelling, and a drama-rich narrative pace, you’ll feel right at home.
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Creating your character
You will create a new Level 1 Character according to the Rules as Written (RAW) or modify one of the pre-generated Characters. You can use the provided Google Sheets Character Keeper or your Character Sheets. I expect Character Sheets to be completed before the first session starts. You can request my assistance anytime before game sessions.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
You will need a microphone and a Discord account. Webcams are optional. Computers/ Laptops are suggested over Mobile Phones, but the latter are still viable. You must create Characters or choose one of the Pre-Gens before Session 1. You are encouraged to read the rules ahead of time. When requested, a live voice session can be arranged to explain the Grimwild system or create/modify a new/existing character.
What MaxSoulGMz brings to the table
I will share PDFs of the Grimwild V1.4 Core Rulebook and a Google Sheets Character Keeper (alongside Pre-Gens) with all players. I also own the Exploration Deck, Gaelenvale, and Nevermore Supplements, so you can expect additional rules to be used to liven the game up and pose more challenges to you. I'm also an avid content creator, so everyone feels free to charge at me with your crazy ideas, no need to hold back your wild Story beats. Expect me to have an open mindset yet be argumentative when we discuss how to achieve what you want with the fiction in consideration. I'll post reference images such as item art, character portraits, scenery, or maps into Discord if their presence will contribute to the game. I like to keep every NPC unique through their spins of distinctive traits, appearances, and/or habits. I hope you will like how I present NPCs. Hopefully, the same applies to every other interaction in my game. I have confidence in creating a story we can enjoy together, as such, I expect you all to come in with the same mindset and be active in rollplay and roleplay. Seeing we are all here to have fun, rules can and will be modified to suit the table's needs.
Equipment needed to play
Microphone
Internet
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Safety
How MaxSoulGMz creates a safe table
There will be a Break halfway through each session. At other times, you are allowed to leave the table at will. I will not scrutinise the reason. However, a heads-up that you will be away will be highly appreciated. I will reflect on the game at the end of or between sessions. You are encouraged to participate in the debriefing and share your opinions. Session 1 starts immediately after a short Session 0. During Session 0, I will provide a game overview and focus on party dynamics.
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