Nightmares of the Round Table Play: Mad Mage!
Down, beneath the Waterdeep, lies the Undermountain. Delve its depths in search of treasure, trouble, and TOTAL POWER! How far will your group go?
About the adventure
LVLs 5-20 | Weekly Playthroughs | New Players Welcome! As the light from the Yawning Portal above you fades, your bravado fades with it; swallowed by the cramped darkness and choked silence of the shaft leading down. You're struggling to remind yourself why you signed up for this. The Undermountain? Really? Your shoulders jostle against those of your companions as the rickety platform continues its decent. Finally, after what seemed like an hour, your stomach retreats from your throat and you take the first breath you've been aware of since embarking on this foolishness. A clattering echo bounds out ahead of your group as the wooden platform on which you all stand makes contact with the slick, stone floor--a sobering effect. Steeling yourself, you step off of the platform. A symbolic departure--away from civilization and into--The Dungeon of the Mad Mage. Join Nightmares of the Roundtable as we embark on a journey through the notorious Undermountain! This adventure is designed for characters of 5th through 20th level. Delve the depths in search of treasure, trouble, and TOTAL POWER! How far will your group go?
Game style
Dungeon Crawl
Combat Heavy
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
Less than a year on StartPlaying
94 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Storytelling, Knows the Rules
About me
I'm a dad, book nerd and gamer with a huge love for Science Fiction and Fantasy. I've DM'd several home games over the last 5 years and look forward to running virtual campaigns. When I'm not running games or playing them, I love hitting the beach with my family, fishing and kayaking. Cancelation Policy StartPlaying has a 24 hour cancellation policy. If you need to skip a session or would like to leave a campaign/one-shot, you can do so with no penalty, up to 24 hours before the start time of the game. If you need skip or leave the campaign/one-shot within the 24 hour timeframe, you should reach out to me personally.
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Proficiencies
Players say this GM is great at:
Creativity
Storytelling
Knows the Rules
Joining Alex’s campaign was hands down the best choice I could have made, since before session 0 Alex has been there with any and all questions from character backstory and complete creation to the start of the campaign. Alex is creative and creates an immersive experience, I would highly recommend Alex to other players and will be participating in other projects he decides to run. He has been wonderful with the entire group ranging from brand new players to highly experienced veteran players.
Really stands out from other GMs at roleplaying the NPCs and adapting to player choices. Great interpretor of the rules to determine outcomes of player strategies, very inclusive of ideas and packs his sessions with a lot of great flavor, including awesome combat descriptions!
Such a fantastic DM! This is my first game playing, and he makes the entire process so welcoming and fun. From the start, he eased us into the game, creating a comfortable and engaging environment breaking the ice between players. He’s genuinely patient and takes time to teach the game mechanics, answering questions and ensuring everyone’s comfortable. He’s also great about checking in and making sure each player gets the most out of the experience, which I really appreciated. If you’re looking for someone who’s not only skilled but also cares about each player's experience, he’s the DM you want!
Alex is an exceptional DM for our Drakkenheim campaign! His incredible assets and maps bring the world to life, and his world-building is top-notch. Embracing the rule of cool, he creates thrilling and immersive sessions. Highly recommend Alex for an unforgettable D&D experience!
Alex does a fantastic job of bringing the table top feeling to the vtt setting. Making use of his literary background he builds an immersive gaming experience to his players, taking time to personalize each player's exerpience as he goes. Would recommend for both new and veteran players alike
Character creation
Creating your character
Character creation info will be provided in via our Discord.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Players will need: -A working headset -A decent computer as our scenes often use dynamic sound and lighting -D&D Beyond account (free tier is sufficient) -A Forge account (free tier is sufficient) ** Assistance with any account setup will be provided to those that need it**
What Alex F. brings to the table
We play using Foundry (Hosted on the Forge) integrated with D&D Beyond. When you join, you will be provided an invitation link to the Forge, as well as a campaign link for character creation in D&D Beyond. You will gain access to a wealth of Race, Class, Spell, Feat, and Item material via D&D Beyond in addition to custom tokens. Players can expect a narratively driven game that balances RP with engaging combat and rules with cool.
Equipment needed to play
Computer
Headphones
Internet
Microphone
Platforms used
Safety
How Alex F. creates a safe table