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Solo D&D Game [PBP]

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Solo D&D Game [PBP]

A play-by-post, one-on-one D&D campaign. Your choice, your rules, your story!

TYPE

Campaign

EXPERIENCE

Open to all

AGE

All Ages
About the adventure

Are you searching for a truly immersive narrative) experience where your character isn't just part of the story, but the very center of it? Do you crave deep roleplaying, meaningful choices, and a narrative that revolves around your character's unique journey? Perhaps you’d like bespoke, one-on-one (1-on-1) Play-by-Post (PBP) adventure meticulously crafted for players who value narrative depth, emotional resonance, and personalized storytelling. If you're looking for a solo TTRPG campaign that adapts to you, then you've found it. Your game masters are Eni and/or Dreams (a dual GM experience, or the game master you vibe best with). Our style is focused on facilitating deep, heavy roleplaying and weaving intricate, character-driven narratives. We delve into your character's inner world: their motivations, fears, ambitions, and emotional responses are paramount. ╭──────────.★..─╮ Expect opportunities to: ╰─..★.──────────╯ 🔹 Watch your character grow and change in response to the world and events. 🔹 Engage in political intrigue, unravel bespoke mysteries designed specifically for the story, enjoy moments of genuine humor and lighthearted romps, or navigate the tension of dark fantasy and horror scenarios. 🔹 While challenges exist, combat encounters emphasize storytelling, character reactions, and the emotional stakes involved, rather than being purely mechanical exercises. We make combat *mean* something within the narrative. This is *your* adventure. While D&D 5e serves as our flexible foundation (often adapted for various settings; other systems are available, just ask!), the possibilities for story and setting are vast and chosen collaboratively with you: 🔹 Choose from just about any genre. High-Fantasy, Low-Fantasy, Survival, Horror, Steampunk, Modern, and more! Play any module you prefer, or go completely homebrew (bespoke). 🔹 Your backstory will be heavily implemented. Your character's history and personal goals aren't just flavor text; they are fundamental plot hooks and driving forces within the campaign. The story unfolds *because* of who your character is. 🔹 We will work together to ensure the setting details, key figures, and overarching themes resonate perfectly with the story you want to experience. 🔹 Interested in exploring a dynamic from multiple perspectives? We allow for you to play multiple player characters within your solo campaign. ╭──────────.★..─╮ Logistics & Flow ╰─..★.──────────╯ 🔹Format: Fully asynchronous Play-by-Post hosted on a Discord server. Post when you have the time and mental energy for roleplaying. 🔹Tools: We utilize Discord for communication and dice rolling, D&D Beyond for accessible character sheets, and integrated grid + token support (often via Roll20 or similar tools linked in Discord) for visual clarity during exploration and combat when needed.

Game style

Play By Post

Game themes
FULL
$50.00

/ Session

Details

Weekly / Monday – 9:00 AM UTC

1 Hour Duration

1 / 1 Seats Filled

GAME MASTER

Dreams & Eni

he/they

5.0

(69)

Each player will be charged when a session starts.

Meet the Game Master
DMs Guild Writer
Streamer
LGBTQ+
Queer
Disabled
Neurodivergent
Published Writer
Artist

3 years on StartPlaying

1465 games hosted

Highly rated for: Inclusive, Creativity, Storytelling

Average response time: Under 1 hour

Response rate: 100%

About me

We are a duo of neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+ GMs who run games, specializing in the play-by-text format. We are open for custom games! This includes duets, couplets, and private group games. Message us on here to discuss pricing, scheduling, and your preferences. Thank you for considering us! 🐉 Dreams & Eni are both co-GMs. We work together to run games and produce content. 💻 We are versatile with virtual tabletop programs (Roll20, Foundry, Avrae, Owlbear) 📜 A specialty in text-based games (live text & play-by-post) 🎲 We run D&D 5E and Pathfinder 2E, but are also learning other systems as well. ------------------------------- Join our community for free one-shots, workshops, streams, and other things: 💬 https://discord.gg/8RtNxxG4G6 Should Discord ever go down there is this: - https://www.guilded.gg/i/EAvJbw12 Dreams was featured in SPG's artist spotlight! 🎨 https://startplaying.games/blog/posts/ttrpg-artist-spotlight-lou-dreams-itmeelo Find out more about us on our website: 🌐 https://sites.google.com/view/dreamseni-paidgms/home ------------------------------- 🎲 Want a private game? A duet or a couplet? Inquire via messenger or our Discord. We are even open to mature roleplay! https://sites.google.com/view/dreamseni-paidgms/custom-games If you're in or around Statesville, NC we can possibly arrange something in person! All games will go through SPG or SPG gift cards.

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Reviews (69)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Inclusive

Creativity

Storytelling

Tuyet avatar

Tuyet

Played 294 sessions

A great choice if your interested in play by post games. I am currently in multiple of their games and have not been disappointed in any of them. They have been willing to listen to my ramblings for character ideas and work with me to figure out how to implement my ramblings into the game.

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Ian

Played 101 sessions

I had never done a play by post game before, so I was nervous when I first started. Dreams and Eni made it so as soon as I started, I was hooked. Incredible when it comes to working on characters and weaving their story into the game, making combat interesting with the different format, as well as making each NPC feel alive and interesting. A fantastic writer who allows for so much interaction and the chance to allow people to have creative solutions to the game, while allowing everyone a chance to shine. If you are nervous about joining a play by post game, this is the one you should join. Incredible writing, interactions, and attention to detail. I eagerly await each post, ready for more.

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Laenisalith

Played 96 sessions

The fantastic inclusiveness of backstory content, and the expanding of it in game is stunning. My character is woven into the game so wonderfully! I lovey games with Dreams and Eni!

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Kathleen

Played 85 sessions

Dreams and Enigma have been great. They are both very helpful, especially to new players. This is my 1st campaign and learning via PBP with Dreams and Enigma has been very helpful to me to learn to play in general.

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GM Ben

Played 57 sessions

The Duet PBP I have done with these two GMs are some of the best stories I have told. They are extremely detailed and active as well when it comes to posts! We post and respond to each other plenty of times each day, and they are super friendly and kind too!

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Joey

Played 52 sessions

Dream is a fantastic DM for new and veteran players. Their grasp of the Avrae system makes playing seamless and immersive. They're so attentive and helpful it makes playing a genuine pleasure. Look no further if you want a top notch PbP experience.

Character creation
Creating your character

You may play a 2024-build character, or 2014-build character! (Other options like A5E or Tales of the Valiant are fine as well). The choice is up to you, and we have all options. ╭──────────.★..─╮ Characters ╰─..★.──────────╯ 🔹Your PC can be on their own, you can make a group of characters, or a character with sidekicks. 🔹 Gestalt is allowed: https://homebrewery.naturalcrit.com/share/H1OBqNJDN 🔹 Starting level depends on the module and your preferences. 🔹 Use this array: 18, 17, 15, 13, 11, 9 🔹 All characters will receive one background feat of their choice. 🔹 Magic Items determined by the starting level. 🔹 Gold and Equipment based off of starting level. 🔹 You may choose from all races, classes, backgrounds, and other PC options in any officially released D&D 5e product. (see below for custom/homebrew/third-party/unearthed arcana). 🔹 You are also free to use content from the Doomed Forgotten Realms character options. ╭──────────.★..─╮ Homebrew (Custom Content) ╰─..★.──────────╯ In addition to the standard character creation rules, players are welcome to use third-party or homebrew (custom) content. Enigma only asks that you speak with him one-on-one about it. He will tweak it for the sake of balance and making the game fun and fair for all. He will also provide character ideas if needed and share a D&D Beyond compendium to aid in character creation. ╭──────────.★..─╮ Purchases ╰─..★.──────────╯ Starting gold based on level you start at. All items in PHB can be purchased at price listed, as can be spell components for spells with a gp cost listed. Additionally, you may purchase the following potions & scrolls: ╭──────────.★..─╮ Potions ╰─..★.──────────╯ 🔹 Healing: 50gp 🔹 Climbing: 75gp 🔹 Animal Friendship: 100gp 🔹 Greater Healing: 100gp 🔹 Waterbreathing: 100gp 🔹 Superior Healing: 500gp 🔹 Supreme Healing: 1000gp ╭──────────.★..─╮ Spell Scrolls ╰─..★.──────────╯ 🔹 Cantrip: 25gp 🔹 1st: 75gp 🔹 2nd: 150gp 🔹 3rd: 300gp 🔹 4th: 500gp 🔹 5th: 1000gp

What to expect
Preparing for the session

This is an asynchronous play-by-post game played by Discord with the Avrae bot. This means that posts will be made throughout the week; it's to the pace of the group. All playing will be done by text, making things accessible for those who aren't able to use voice. I will update at least daily. You will get to experience the story and the roleplay, while also learning about--or getting more experience with--play-by-post format and Avrae. You do not need to know Avrae, or any of the other tools. I can teach you. As long as I have access to your character sheet, you can roll using Avrae, Roll20, D&D Beyond, the in-Discord dice bot, or your own dice. ✅ Download Discord: https://discord.com/ ✅ Join D&D Beyond: https://www.dndbeyond.com/ ✅ Link your D&D Beyond account to Discord: https://www.dndbeyond.com/account ✅ Pacing & Post Length: Let us know your preference. Dreams specializes in multiple, short posts daily; Eni specializes in longform. Once you sign up, message me. I will link you to the Discord (you can also find it below). From there, we can get you prepared. The game itself will start once everyone is ready (you will not be charged until we begin). ⚔️ Discord Link: https://discord.gg/jXBSTFgznk

What Dreams & Eni brings to the table

Enigma, your DM, provides an incredible experience, with the help of various tools about 20 years of experience with text roleplay. His games include: 🔹 Working one-on-one with you to weave your character backstory in and make this a unique experience. 🔹 Adding his own twist to the story and accounting for character actions and interactions. This is not a static world, and the echoes of the party's choices will be seen. 🔹 Giving characters boons and magic items and scaling up monsters to make combat engaging and challenging. Monsters will not hold back, but the DM will root for your success. 🔹 Creating NPCs with motivations and personalities, who may help or hinder the player characters. Maintain friendships, rivalries, make enemies or even potentially lovers (with consent). 🔹 Customized heroic rivals that will try to oppose the party at every turn. 🔹 Additional monsters from Kobold Press, Level Up 5E, Monster Manual Expanded, 2CGaming, etc 🔹 Custom (homebrew) content and systems from the DM and third-parties. 🔹 Pre-generated characters or concepts, in case you do not wish to create your own Dreams will bring: 🔹 Their knowledge of Avrae VTT, which they will teach players wanting to learn 🔹 Their resources, which they share with Enigmatic 🔹 A faster paced RP with shorter posts Want both GMs? Just ask!

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Safety
How Dreams & Eni creates a safe table

🏳️‍🌈♾️👨🏾‍🦲 This is a safe table for people of all types. Dreams is trans and queer, Enigma is LGBTQIA+, and we are both neurodivergent. We hope to make a place where all can feel accepted, regardless of race, gender, beliefs. 👨🏾‍🦲♾️🏳️‍🌈 Safety tools will always be in effect; this game is a safe and inclusive place. We will use safety cards, Monte-Cooke consent form, lines and veils, and any other safety tools the group needs. Both Enigma and Dreams are neurodiverse and LGBTQIA+, and seek to provide a safe table for all players. Accessibility is a big part of the game, and accommodations will be made to meet your needs so that you can have fun. The following will NOT be featured in our games: 🔷 Sexual Assault/Non-Consensual Sex 🔷 Exploitation of Minors 🔷 Real life imagery of sabotage/destruction [GIFs, Photos, and Videos] 🔷 Player-on-Player gaslighting, bullying, or negativity 🔷 Player-on-Player TRASH [transphobia, racism, ableism, sexism, homophobia] behavior This is a play-by-post campaign, meaning that players will post their actions and responses to the game thread whenever they have time. The GM will respond to player posts as soon as possible. ╭──────────.★..─╮ House Rules ╰─..★.──────────╯ 🔷 Healing Potions can be done as a Bonus action or a full action. Main action confers full amount to you or a friend. 🔷 Scrolls - Arcana DC is 10 + spell level 🔷 Critical Hit/Fumble tables (if agreed to be used by the group) can only happen to a character once per round.

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