A Hero's Journey, Unwritten
Unleash your unique hero in a Daggerheart campaign where your choices directly shape a character-driven narrative.
$26.50
/ Session
Details
Bi-weekly / Monday - 2:00 AM UTC
Nov 24 / Session 8
Session Duration / 3–3.5 hours
4 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Prepare to forge your own legend in a Daggerheart campaign where your character isn't just a participant, but the very heart of the story. This isn't about predefined quests or a fixed world; it's about crafting an epic narrative woven from your choices, your relationships, and your evolving destiny. We'll begin in Session 0 by collaboratively exploring Daggerheart's rich tapestry of included settings, collectively deciding which vibrant backdrop best ignites our imaginations and provides the perfect stage for your intertwined tales. This game is for players who crave deep character development, meaningful choices, and collaborative storytelling. If you enjoy seeing your hero grow and change through trials, if you relish the opportunity to define the world alongside your fellow players, and if you appreciate a narrative that truly adapts to your decisions, then you've found your next adventure. Expect moments of soaring heroism, heartbreaking sacrifice, and personal revelation as your character navigates the challenges of their chosen path. My playstyle leans into immersive roleplaying and dynamic improvisation. I aim to create a flexible and responsive world that reacts organically to your actions, making every session feel unique and impactful. Combat will be thrilling and tactical, but always in service of the narrative, highlighting your character's strengths and weaknesses. I encourage creative problem-solving and a willingness to explore the emotional core of your heroes, ensuring that their internal struggles are as compelling as their external battles. Step into a world waiting to be defined by your courage, cunning, and conviction. What kind of hero will you become, and what mark will you leave on the unfolding tapestry of our chosen realm? The journey begins when we decide, together, where it will take us.
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Meet the Game Master
5.0
(53)
4 years on StartPlaying
960 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Teacher, Knows the Rules
Average response time: 3 hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
For over a decade, I've dedicated myself to the art of TTRPG storytelling, running weekly games for players of all experience levels. My philosophy as a Game Master is simple: I love creating cinematic, character-driven narratives where heroes aren't born, they're made. I thrive on guiding players from their humble origins to become legendary figures, ensuring every victory and every setback feels earned and meaningful. My expertise extends across a vast library of systems, allowing me to tailor the perfect game for your group. I am highly experienced in a multitude of games, including: Fantasy: D&D (all editions), Pathfinder, The Witcher TTRPG, One Ring 2e, Dragonbane, Cosmere, Legend in the Mist Sci-Fi: Starfinder, Star Wars FFG, Star Trek, Dune, Cyberpunk Red, Fallout 2d20 Horror & Mystery: Vampire: The Masquerade 5e, Werewolf: The Apocalypse 5e, Hunter: The Reckoning, Call of Cthulhu, Delta Green Superheroes & Modern: Marvel Multiverse, Masks: A New Generation, Kids on Brooms Narrative & Action: Blades in the Dark, Savage Worlds, Tales of Xadia, Avatar Whether you're looking to explore a classic fantasy world, navigate the neon-drenched streets of a cyberpunk future, or uncover cosmic horrors, I provide a professional, engaging, and unforgettable gaming experience. Let's tell a story that will be talked about for years to come.
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Creating your character
Pregens are available for last minute joins to session, Character creation will be done in session 0 as a group. Players joining a game after session 0 will have 1-on-1 paid session 0 with me to catch you up on the story, the party, variant rules being used, and help making a character and find a good way for them to be brought into the story that you are happy about.
Upon joining game, players will see a Discord link under prep materials. Once joining Discord server, myself or one of my mods will walk you to through getting added to the game chat for the game you have joined. VTT access and character creation will be done as a group in session 0, so that the party can be built as a group and we can find fun ways to link characters. Players joining a game after session 0 will have 1-on-1 paid session 0 with me to catch you up on the story, the party, variant rules being used, and help making a character and find a good way for them to be brought into the story that you are happy about.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Discord, Forge Membership, decent Microphone.
What Dylan brings to the table
VTT with player access at all times. I used a voice changer for more otherworldly voices, and I try my hand at character voices for the rest. I have catered music for every game, and players will be able to make requests of music for character moments. Players can expect tactical and immersive combat, as well as deep RP. Rulebook and material provided by Darrington Press for their launch event with Startplaying, Discord community of fellow TTRPG lovers.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Internet
Microphone
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Safety
How Dylan creates a safe table
All players will fill out a Lines and Veils sheet, and I will work with that for the campaign development. During Session 0 we will discuss Lines and Veils, along with X card safety tools
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