Boot Hill 3rd Ed: Dead Reckoning
Silver is flowing and the law is wearing thin. In Silver City, New Mexico, in the Winter of 1880, guns & bullets solve problems faster than the law.
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$15.00
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Weekly / Wednesday – 2:00 AM UTC
Aug 13 / Session 5
3 Hour Duration
3 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
BOOT HILL 3rd Ed: "LEAD RECKONING" A Spaghetti Western Campaign “Some folks ride for justice. Some ride for blood. Out here, most ride for silver—and hope to live long enough to spend it.” Welcome to Silver City, New Mexico Territory, circa Winter, 1880. The Civil War is long over, but no one told the frontier. This land is still scarred by old grudges, bad blood, and too many guns in too few hands. The silver boom brought miners, gamblers, outlaws, ranchers, settlers, pilfrims, and drifters—now it’s wild and wide open, and the only thing richer than the soil is the graveyard. This is a gritty, grounded Western sandbox using the classic Boot Hill 3rd Edition ruleset. No magic, no fantasy—just lead, the dry winds echoing through the mesas, dusty trails through the wilderness, and consequence. You'll step into the boots of outlaws, lawmen, scouts, deserters, gamblers, or anyone scraping a life out of the desert while keeping one hand near their holster. Morality is flexible. Reputation is everything. And every gunfight could be your last. Gameplay focuses on character-driven roleplay, fast but deadly tactical shootouts, and the slow-burn tension of living in a growing New Mecxico town on the edge of the law. Players will make choices that ripple across the territory—settling feuds, breaking hearts, starting fires (literal or otherwise), and shaping Silver City’s future, whether as saviors, tyrants, or something in between. You determine just how well you survive, how fast you draw, and how far you're willing to go. This game is perfect for fans of Unforgiven, The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, Deadwood, or Red Dead Redemption. New players are welcome—we’ll walk you through the rules. If you love cinematic tension, brutal honesty, and character arcs forged in fire, saddle up. “There’s no heaven west of Santa Fe. But there’s plenty of hell waiting for you in Silver City.”
Game style
Combat Heavy
Roleplay Heavy
Sandbox / Open World
Rules as Written (RaW)
Meet the Game Master
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3 years on StartPlaying
28 games hosted
Highly rated for: World Builder, Creativity, Storytelling
Average response time: 24+ hours
Response rate: 100%
About me
*** PLEASE NOTE - ALL GAMES I AM RUNNING CURRENTLY SUSPENDED TO DUE ONGOING MILITARY CONFLICT IN THAILAND (Where I live with my Family) *** Greetings! I am James, AKA DM_Shroud. With a rich experience of 48 years in nearly a hundred roleplaying games, starting from the days of Classic Traveller in 1977, I've crafted countless adventures across a myriad of genres of gaming. My gaming library boasts an extensive collection of systems, but I have a particular fondness for narrative-driven space operas like Traveller Mongoose (2e), Star Trek Adventures, and Star Wars Saga, and Fantasy Flight, as well as fantasy games like Over the Wall, Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition, D&D 2024, Song of Ice and Fire, and One Ring. As a Professional Game Master, my mission is clear: to deliver an exciting, engaging, and memorable game experience that balances quality with affordability. This isn't just a hobby for me – it's a passion-turned-profession, fueled by my goal to better support my family and fund my children's college education. Versatile Gaming Schedule: I offer various gaming sessions, including introductory sessions. My schedule is flexible, accommodating different time zones and preferences, with prices listed with each game (Not including Stripe and SPG Fees) per player/ session (First Character Generation session, as well as 1st play session are FREE) , if it's a new game that I'm not familiar with or not set up for, $20 per player per session for a custom game setting or campaign. I'm NOT typically available on Friday evenings, or Saturdays, USA times, since I spend weekends in the Mountains with my family...but query me, maybe we can work something out. Custom World Design: Beyond guiding games, I'm also a skilled fantasy and sf cartographer. Whether you're an author needing a vivid setting or you run or have a playgroup desiring a unique world, I can craft detailed maps and worlds tailored to your specific imagination. Please contact me with your needs, I can work with you on developing a quote, and we can arrange payment through this site. We can also set up an interactive mapping session where you guide me as I work on your map in realtime, using any of a number of mapping software tools. A Bit More About Me: My journey into the fantastical began as a young sci-fi enthusiast, inspired by the likes of Joe Haldeman's "Forever War". When not orchestrating epic adventures, I'm often found designing fictional solar systems or mapping fantasy worlds at all scales, continuing to fuel my lifelong passion for science fiction and fantasy. Invitation to Adventure: I invite you to dive into the worlds I've created and join me in crafting unforgettable stories. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the realm of RPGs, there's a place at my table for you. Welcome to my mind – let's embark on an extraordinary journey together!
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Creating your character
Players will generate Characters with assistance from the GM. We will use Boot Hill, 3rd edition, TSR, Inc. 1990.
- Eustice "Useful/Useless" Clementine - A short of stature, aging septegenarian Mostly retired Lawyer/Gunsmith/Bartender/Jack of all trades, from Alabama. - Jacques"Lucky Jack" Latour - a middles aged Prospector/Gambler Gunman from Lousiana. Other curated Pre-generated characters (Per-Approved by the GM) are available.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Microphone, Discord, Computer Internet. GM will assist you in preparing a character. We will also be using the Boot Hill 3rd Edition (3rd party authored) Complete player's Supplement book, v 4.0
What James (DM_Shroud) brings to the table
Roll20 Virtual Tabletop Discord for Voice Ambient "Spaghetti Western" Music Sound Effects Group to decide how intense/tactical they want combat.
Homebrew rules
We will also be using the Boot Hill 3rd Edition (3rd party authored) Complete player's Supplement book, v 4.0
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Headphones
Platforms used
Safety
How James (DM_Shroud) creates a safe table
Session Zero we will discuss the Social Contract, GM Open Door Policy, Aftercare, Breaks, Bleed, how they will be implemented and apply. It will be a very hard core, graphic, game in a gritty "Spaghetti Western" style.
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